| Dan00Hawk | 01-03-2007 10:46 PM |
Road America registration open for Spring and Fall 2007!
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We have opened registration for the April event!
April 14-15, 2007
You can register for the event at [url]http://roadamerica.fbody.us[/url]
Please see the site for track layout, FAQ's, costs, etc... There are single day packages, weekend packages, and discounts for signing up for both events.
If you ever wanted the chance to push your street car on a premier closed course track, this is it! :cool:
April 14-15, 2007
You can register for the event at [url]http://roadamerica.fbody.us[/url]
Please see the site for track layout, FAQ's, costs, etc... There are single day packages, weekend packages, and discounts for signing up for both events.
If you ever wanted the chance to push your street car on a premier closed course track, this is it! :cool:
| fullerton | 01-03-2007 10:58 PM |
any idea how many spaces are open?
| Dan00Hawk | 01-04-2007 09:07 AM |
Registration is limited to 120 cars. There will be no more than 30 cars on the 4.2 mile track at a given time to help provide open spacing.
As registration has just opened, there are plenty of spots available. :)
As registration has just opened, there are plenty of spots available. :)
| fullerton | 01-04-2007 09:35 AM |
it's tempting. i am going to think about it for a bit. I have never tracked my car in any way, so this would be completely new to me. i am assuming there will be experienced folks there willing to take a ride with me, correct?
where's a good place to get a nice helmet for not too much?
where's a good place to get a nice helmet for not too much?
| brianmcd | 01-04-2007 11:49 AM |
I'm also interested but wondering if we'll get instructors assigned to us. I've driven VIR and Summit Point but never Road America.
Thanks.
Thanks.
| Fred Fredburger | 01-04-2007 12:08 PM |
I think you'd have to rent an instructor to get one "assigned" to you, but there are quite a few very experienced racers there that are generally quite willing to let you ride with them and/or willing to ride with you.
The October session was the first time I had run my car (I'd been to three other MFBA weekends there) and it was a [i][b]BLAST[/b][/i]!!! I got the chance to ride with an instructor named Jeff, who has an '06 STi. After riding with him once I learned quite a bit. After running the following session by myself I got him to ride with me and learned more.
There are several very experienced STi/WRX drivers there and everyone's quite friendly.
[url=http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=hendriks+racing]Here[/url] is a Google Video links for one of the experienced STi guys (Nigel). He runs in the A group (most experienced). The video [url=http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7981418453682401680&q=hendriks+racing]here [/url] is pretty fun to watch for heel/toe driving.
The October session was the first time I had run my car (I'd been to three other MFBA weekends there) and it was a [i][b]BLAST[/b][/i]!!! I got the chance to ride with an instructor named Jeff, who has an '06 STi. After riding with him once I learned quite a bit. After running the following session by myself I got him to ride with me and learned more.
There are several very experienced STi/WRX drivers there and everyone's quite friendly.
[url=http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=hendriks+racing]Here[/url] is a Google Video links for one of the experienced STi guys (Nigel). He runs in the A group (most experienced). The video [url=http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7981418453682401680&q=hendriks+racing]here [/url] is pretty fun to watch for heel/toe driving.
| fullerton | 01-04-2007 12:31 PM |
Any way I can guarantee a bit of instruction? I don't think I should go out on that track without learning a bit, either as I go, or a ride before I run.
| Fred Fredburger | 01-04-2007 12:37 PM |
I think you could get some leads if you PM'd Dan00Hawk or posted [url=http://www.mfba.org/forumdisplay.php?f=28]here[/url] to find out if they know the instructors and if you could contact one of them to reserve a session.
| Kegger | 01-04-2007 12:46 PM |
Crap! I'm going to Phoenix that weekend.:mad: If I can reschedule my trip, I'll be there for sure. This is one sweet track.
| Dan00Hawk | 01-04-2007 08:06 PM |
If you're a novice, you WILL get to go around with the instructors. You'll get a chance to meet the instructors (Jeff with the 06 STI is great, and the others are great as well) that morning, and then you'll certainly be able to have one of them go out with you for the first session for at least a few laps. There is no "rent" for the instructors, and they provide their advice for free. Just remember that they are there to have fun in their cars too, and that others will need their guidance as well. We don't want them to get sick of you! ;) There is also a "parade lap" for everyone before the course is opened up on Saturday morning. And as long as you have a helmet, most people are willing to give a ride around the course to demonstrate their technique (some more aggressively than others! :D ).
[url]www.helmetcity.com[/url] has a number of Snell2000 helmets that are Motorcycle approved that will pass tech, and can be had for under $100. The automobile helmets (SA) are built to withstand multiple impacts (think rollbar), and are a bit pricier.
It's certainly a great track to experience! :)
[url]www.helmetcity.com[/url] has a number of Snell2000 helmets that are Motorcycle approved that will pass tech, and can be had for under $100. The automobile helmets (SA) are built to withstand multiple impacts (think rollbar), and are a bit pricier.
It's certainly a great track to experience! :)
| fullerton | 01-04-2007 09:58 PM |
[quote=Dan00Hawk;16542725]If you're a novice, we recommend attending the Friday night dinner beforehand which covers the basics. Y
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It's certainly a great track to experience! :)[/quote]
Thanks for the info. I am going to put some thought into this.
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It's certainly a great track to experience! :)[/quote]
Thanks for the info. I am going to put some thought into this.
| Dan00Hawk | 01-05-2007 11:05 AM |
Update: The instructors will be available to coach novices and ride along on Saturday morning. There isn't enough demand for the Fri night "basic instruction" dinner anymore. The hands-on instruction at the event is much more effective anyway. :)
| Pete Holt | 01-05-2007 11:40 AM |
Fred, was that you in the blue STi last session in October at RA? I was driving the silver '02 WRX. I am guessing that Jeff was in the gold STI. That was a lot of fun.
For anyone who has not been to this track before it is an absolute blast. I had driven in a number of touring events before I did open track days. Just take it slow at first and gradually build speed as you get more comfortable.
I met Nigel last April and he is a great guy to talk to and a good driver to boot. He was keeping up with some pretty fast company of Vette's and Vipers.
[QUOTE=Fred Fredburger;16535715]I think you'd have to rent an instructor to get one "assigned" to you, but there are quite a few very experienced racers there that are generally quite willing to let you ride with them and/or willing to ride with you.
The October session was the first time I had run my car (I'd been to three other MFBA weekends there) and it was a [i][b]BLAST[/b][/i]!!! I got the chance to ride with an instructor named Jeff, who has an '06 STi. After riding with him once I learned quite a bit. After running the following session by myself I got him to ride with me and learned more.
There are several very experienced STi/WRX drivers there and everyone's quite friendly.
[url=http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=hendriks+racing]Here[/url] is a Google Video links for one of the experienced STi guys (Nigel). He runs in the A group (most experienced). The video [url=http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7981418453682401680&q=hendriks+racing]here [/url] is pretty fun to watch for heel/toe driving.[/QUOTE]
For anyone who has not been to this track before it is an absolute blast. I had driven in a number of touring events before I did open track days. Just take it slow at first and gradually build speed as you get more comfortable.
I met Nigel last April and he is a great guy to talk to and a good driver to boot. He was keeping up with some pretty fast company of Vette's and Vipers.
[QUOTE=Fred Fredburger;16535715]I think you'd have to rent an instructor to get one "assigned" to you, but there are quite a few very experienced racers there that are generally quite willing to let you ride with them and/or willing to ride with you.
The October session was the first time I had run my car (I'd been to three other MFBA weekends there) and it was a [i][b]BLAST[/b][/i]!!! I got the chance to ride with an instructor named Jeff, who has an '06 STi. After riding with him once I learned quite a bit. After running the following session by myself I got him to ride with me and learned more.
There are several very experienced STi/WRX drivers there and everyone's quite friendly.
[url=http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=hendriks+racing]Here[/url] is a Google Video links for one of the experienced STi guys (Nigel). He runs in the A group (most experienced). The video [url=http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7981418453682401680&q=hendriks+racing]here [/url] is pretty fun to watch for heel/toe driving.[/QUOTE]
| Dan00Hawk | 01-08-2007 10:51 AM |
$200 - one spot, one day
$350 - one spot, two days
$650 - one spot, two days, two events (only offered during April registration)
$15 - Saturday Night Dinner off site, one ticket
$5 - Daily spectator fee
$350 - one spot, two days
$650 - one spot, two days, two events (only offered during April registration)
$15 - Saturday Night Dinner off site, one ticket
$5 - Daily spectator fee
| Dan00Hawk | 01-16-2007 07:41 PM |
Anyone else interested?
| Fred Fredburger | 01-16-2007 09:15 PM |
I'll be signing up for D class, but I'm still trying to decide on one day or two.
| Dan00Hawk | 01-23-2007 09:44 AM |
Current list of signed up vehicles below:
2002 Chevrolet Z06 Corvette
1994 Chevrolet Camaro
2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
2000 Ford Cobra R
2004 Pontiac GTO
1997 Chevrolet Camaro
2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
2004 BMW M3
2002 Chevrolet Z06 Corvette
2000 Chevy Camaro SS
2004 Chevy Corvette
1999 Lotus Esprit
1999 Lotus Esprit
1967 Chevrolet Camaro
2002 BMW M3
2002 Chevrolet Z06 Corvette
1994 Chevrolet Camaro
2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
2000 Ford Cobra R
2004 Pontiac GTO
1997 Chevrolet Camaro
2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
2004 BMW M3
2002 Chevrolet Z06 Corvette
2000 Chevy Camaro SS
2004 Chevy Corvette
1999 Lotus Esprit
1999 Lotus Esprit
1967 Chevrolet Camaro
2002 BMW M3
| fullerton | 01-23-2007 10:24 AM |
I got a new job, and might be able to get a day off to do this now...
| Dan00Hawk | 02-14-2007 10:52 PM |
February reminder: I can't wait for the snow to melt!!! :)
| pio!pio! | 02-14-2007 11:07 PM |
why oh why is RA so far away!!!
and to those on the fence: 30 cars per run group at RA which is so freaking long will be awesome...don't worry about it being crowded
and to those on the fence: 30 cars per run group at RA which is so freaking long will be awesome...don't worry about it being crowded
| Fred Fredburger | 02-15-2007 07:37 AM |
Dan00> Any word on the track progress?
pio> They do their best to let the cars out slow enough to fill up the whole track. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't... If you get behind a driver that's fast in the straights but slow in the corners the cars can back up a little bit. I had one session last October where I saw (and passed) [b][i]ONE[/i][/b] vehicle the whole 20 minutes. That was great... like having the whole track to myself!
pio> They do their best to let the cars out slow enough to fill up the whole track. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't... If you get behind a driver that's fast in the straights but slow in the corners the cars can back up a little bit. I had one session last October where I saw (and passed) [b][i]ONE[/i][/b] vehicle the whole 20 minutes. That was great... like having the whole track to myself!
| cooleyjb | 02-15-2007 08:00 AM |
[QUOTE=Fred Fredburger;17060380]Dan00> Any word on the track progress?
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Big piles of snowcovered dirt right now. You can see pics of how far they've gotten on their site. The Bridge is gone and the embankments are regraded. The tunnel is dug out and the frame of it is going into place. But with the cool temperatures they have slowed WAY down.
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Big piles of snowcovered dirt right now. You can see pics of how far they've gotten on their site. The Bridge is gone and the embankments are regraded. The tunnel is dug out and the frame of it is going into place. But with the cool temperatures they have slowed WAY down.
| Fred Fredburger | 02-15-2007 08:13 AM |
[u][url=http://photos.roadamerica.com/gallery/2317236]Here[/url][/u] are pictures of the progress. Looks like they're still going even with the nasty cold weather we've been having. It'll really start to come together once they backfill the tunnel.
| fullerton | 02-16-2007 10:16 AM |
do they ever get snow up there that late in the season?
what happens if they get dumped on? can i get my cash back?
what happens if they get dumped on? can i get my cash back?
| Dan00Hawk | 02-17-2007 11:52 AM |
The track has assured us that construction will be COMPLETE and the ENTIRE TRACK WILL BE OPEN for our event. :cool:
Temps can dip into the 30's at night in mid April, but any snow wouldn't stick since the ground will be warm by then. We've not had to cancel any events since we started in 2001. You can decide yourself to cancel prior to the event and get a refund or use it as a deposit for a future event.
Temps can dip into the 30's at night in mid April, but any snow wouldn't stick since the ground will be warm by then. We've not had to cancel any events since we started in 2001. You can decide yourself to cancel prior to the event and get a refund or use it as a deposit for a future event.
| Dan00Hawk | 03-08-2007 08:45 PM |
March reminder. We have 6 instructors, and 50+ cars signed up already! The spots are starting to fill quickly as it gets closer. :)
| Dan00Hawk | 03-24-2007 08:37 PM |
Reminder bump!
| Fred Fredburger | 03-31-2007 06:27 PM |
PayPal'd on Monday and sent in my registration on Tuesday! :banana: :banana:
I'm still waiting to appear on the current list of registrants ([url=http://roadamerica.fbody.us/paid.html][u]here[/u][/url]). The guy that got me going to the MFBA track days at Road America took possession of an '07 Z06 this winter. Can't wait to see that on the track!
[IMG]http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/4532/corvette036lp3.jpg[/IMG]
I'm still waiting to appear on the current list of registrants ([url=http://roadamerica.fbody.us/paid.html][u]here[/u][/url]). The guy that got me going to the MFBA track days at Road America took possession of an '07 Z06 this winter. Can't wait to see that on the track!
[IMG]http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/4532/corvette036lp3.jpg[/IMG]
| Dan00Hawk | 04-03-2007 12:51 PM |
Update: The repaving of the section by the old bridge is complete!
Fred: I'll notify the organizers to check for your registration status. [i]Edit: Update -- Carmen/Tease sent you a Private message over on the MFBA website. :)[/i]
Fred: I'll notify the organizers to check for your registration status. [i]Edit: Update -- Carmen/Tease sent you a Private message over on the MFBA website. :)[/i]
| Fred Fredburger | 04-03-2007 01:19 PM |
[quote=Dan00Hawk;17586039]Fred: I'll notify the organizers to check for your registration status. [I]Edit: Update -- Carmen/Tease sent you a Private message over on the MFBA website. :)[/I][/quote]
Yep, got it. Thanks for checking on it for me! :banana: :disco: :banana:
Heading down to Chicago this Friday to get my STi dyno tuned. I'm gonna be all set for the track.
Yep, got it. Thanks for checking on it for me! :banana: :disco: :banana:
Heading down to Chicago this Friday to get my STi dyno tuned. I'm gonna be all set for the track.
| Dan00Hawk | 04-12-2007 03:02 PM |
I'm scheduled to close on my home tomorrow, so I likely won't make it. Weather looks like it'll be in the 40's and 50's, and most of the recent snow should be completely melted by Saturday. :cool:
| Lang | 04-12-2007 06:47 PM |
[QUOTE=Fred Fredburger;17586394]Yep, got it. Thanks for checking on it for me! :banana: :disco: :banana:
Heading down to Chicago this Friday to get my STi dyno tuned. I'm gonna be all set for the track.[/QUOTE]Where are you getting it tuned, P & L Motorsports?
Heading down to Chicago this Friday to get my STi dyno tuned. I'm gonna be all set for the track.[/QUOTE]Where are you getting it tuned, P & L Motorsports?
| [email�protected] | 04-12-2007 07:26 PM |
I'll be there with the STi, I hope it doesn't snow!
| Fred Fredburger | 04-13-2007 10:09 AM |
[quote=Lang;17705381]Where are you getting it tuned, P & L Motorsports?[/quote]
Yep, got it tuned by Jorge. I had an appointment scheduled in March but he had to cancel (sick kid) so he was kind enough to tune me on Good Friday, when they were supposed to be closed (so it really was [I]Good Friday[/I] for me!)
I got there with a base Stage 2 on my UTEC putting down 276/274 @ < 10:1. I left with 299/322 @ 12:1 (+8% hp, +17.5% tq). :banana::banana::banana:
[URL="http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/5971/20070406dynorpm800ay2.jpg"][IMG]http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/5971/20070406dynorpm800ay2.th.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
And it figures, I took off my Blizzaks and put on my summer wheels/tires (along with some EBC Yellow Stuff pads) the day before it snowed here in WI.
I'm pumped and ready for the track!!!!
I'll be #257 so stop by and say hi!
Yep, got it tuned by Jorge. I had an appointment scheduled in March but he had to cancel (sick kid) so he was kind enough to tune me on Good Friday, when they were supposed to be closed (so it really was [I]Good Friday[/I] for me!)
I got there with a base Stage 2 on my UTEC putting down 276/274 @ < 10:1. I left with 299/322 @ 12:1 (+8% hp, +17.5% tq). :banana::banana::banana:
[URL="http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/5971/20070406dynorpm800ay2.jpg"][IMG]http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/5971/20070406dynorpm800ay2.th.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
And it figures, I took off my Blizzaks and put on my summer wheels/tires (along with some EBC Yellow Stuff pads) the day before it snowed here in WI.
I'm pumped and ready for the track!!!!
I'll be #257 so stop by and say hi!
| Dan00Hawk | 04-16-2007 08:33 AM |
Some pictures from the event:
[url]http://www.mfba.org/showthread.php?t=48399[/url]
[url]http://www.mfba.org/showthread.php?t=48399[/url]
| Psyklon | 04-16-2007 06:49 PM |
wow, that looks like a blast
| Kegger | 04-17-2007 01:00 PM |
[QUOTE=Dan00Hawk;17733334]Some pictures from the event:
[url]http://www.mfba.org/showthread.php?t=48399[/url][/QUOTE]
WOW! You guys had some really nice cars there for that event. Props dude! Now I'm really regretting not being able to go.
[url]http://www.mfba.org/showthread.php?t=48399[/url][/QUOTE]
WOW! You guys had some really nice cars there for that event. Props dude! Now I'm really regretting not being able to go.
| Lang | 04-18-2007 11:07 PM |
Some Suby pix...is there anyone here?
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| Lang | 04-18-2007 11:15 PM |
Here's some more.
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| Fred Fredburger | 04-18-2007 11:52 PM |
[quote=Lang;17773345]Some Suby pix...is there anyone here?
[IMG]http://www.itr1220.com/message_boards/nasioc/road_america/DSC00910%20%28Medium%29.JPG[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.itr1220.com/message_boards/nasioc/road_america/DSC00918%20%28Medium%29.JPG[/IMG]
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[SIZE=5][B] THAT'S [I]ME[/I]!!![/B][/SIZE] :banana: :banana: :banana:
I've got some more pics [URL="http://www.flat-four.com/gallery/Track-RoadAmerica-April2007"][U]here[/U][/URL].
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[SIZE=5][B] THAT'S [I]ME[/I]!!![/B][/SIZE] :banana: :banana: :banana:
I've got some more pics [URL="http://www.flat-four.com/gallery/Track-RoadAmerica-April2007"][U]here[/U][/URL].
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