Nissan 370Z Forum  

ZDayZ XI 2014 (May 15-18)

I need some track time. Is there a relatively inexpensive way to gain track experience?

Go Back   Nissan 370Z Forum > Regions > United States > Mid-Atlantic Region > MAZOC


Like Tree305Likes

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 05-21-2014, 10:55 AM   #1 (permalink)
Enthusiast Member
 
Crux's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Maryland
Posts: 253
Drives: 09 370z 7AT
Rep Power: 14
Crux will become famous soon enough
Default

I need some track time. Is there a relatively inexpensive way to gain track experience?
__________________
Crux is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-21-2014, 10:59 AM   #2 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
FPenvy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Pittsburgh PA
Posts: 38,517
Drives: 15 GT-R BE/09 370Z
Rep Power: 1402085
FPenvy has a reputation beyond reputeFPenvy has a reputation beyond reputeFPenvy has a reputation beyond reputeFPenvy has a reputation beyond reputeFPenvy has a reputation beyond reputeFPenvy has a reputation beyond reputeFPenvy has a reputation beyond reputeFPenvy has a reputation beyond reputeFPenvy has a reputation beyond reputeFPenvy has a reputation beyond reputeFPenvy has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Crux View Post
I need some track time. Is there a relatively inexpensive way to gain track experience?
yea find back roads, scout a slow run for cops, then rip it up.


i mean i would never break any vehicle laws......
__________________
324whp/258wtq AAM Tuned |F.I. NonRes CF CBE/NonRes TestPipes #373|UpRev Tuner|Akuma Motorsports Intakes|Z1 34 Row Oil Cooler
Quote:
Originally Posted by F.I. Inc. View Post
Yes, they are Tony approved! Frank, when I get around to it, I may put your pipes into production. We will call them, "The FP" option.
-Tony
FPenvy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-21-2014, 11:37 AM   #3 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
BeemaaZ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Irvine, CA
Posts: 2,594
Drives: 40thAE#472
Rep Power: 508
BeemaaZ has a reputation beyond reputeBeemaaZ has a reputation beyond reputeBeemaaZ has a reputation beyond reputeBeemaaZ has a reputation beyond reputeBeemaaZ has a reputation beyond reputeBeemaaZ has a reputation beyond reputeBeemaaZ has a reputation beyond reputeBeemaaZ has a reputation beyond reputeBeemaaZ has a reputation beyond reputeBeemaaZ has a reputation beyond reputeBeemaaZ has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by FPenvy View Post
yea find back roads, scout a slow run for cops, then rip it up.

i mean i would never break any vehicle laws......

Dont forget the opposing traffic
BeemaaZ is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-21-2014, 11:39 AM   #4 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
FPenvy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Pittsburgh PA
Posts: 38,517
Drives: 15 GT-R BE/09 370Z
Rep Power: 1402085
FPenvy has a reputation beyond reputeFPenvy has a reputation beyond reputeFPenvy has a reputation beyond reputeFPenvy has a reputation beyond reputeFPenvy has a reputation beyond reputeFPenvy has a reputation beyond reputeFPenvy has a reputation beyond reputeFPenvy has a reputation beyond reputeFPenvy has a reputation beyond reputeFPenvy has a reputation beyond reputeFPenvy has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by BeemaaZ View Post
Dont forget the opposing traffic
eh if you know what youre doing then you'll stay in your lane lol
__________________
324whp/258wtq AAM Tuned |F.I. NonRes CF CBE/NonRes TestPipes #373|UpRev Tuner|Akuma Motorsports Intakes|Z1 34 Row Oil Cooler
Quote:
Originally Posted by F.I. Inc. View Post
Yes, they are Tony approved! Frank, when I get around to it, I may put your pipes into production. We will call them, "The FP" option.
-Tony
FPenvy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-21-2014, 11:47 AM   #5 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
BeemaaZ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Irvine, CA
Posts: 2,594
Drives: 40thAE#472
Rep Power: 508
BeemaaZ has a reputation beyond reputeBeemaaZ has a reputation beyond reputeBeemaaZ has a reputation beyond reputeBeemaaZ has a reputation beyond reputeBeemaaZ has a reputation beyond reputeBeemaaZ has a reputation beyond reputeBeemaaZ has a reputation beyond reputeBeemaaZ has a reputation beyond reputeBeemaaZ has a reputation beyond reputeBeemaaZ has a reputation beyond reputeBeemaaZ has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by FPenvy View Post
eh if you know what youre doing then you'll stay in your lane lol

I am sure you know what you are doing, unfortunately you cant control the other drivers going toward your car. What I am trying to say is at least on the track there is no opposing traffic that eliminates (or reduce the risk of) head on collision
BeemaaZ is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-21-2014, 11:51 AM   #6 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
FPenvy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Pittsburgh PA
Posts: 38,517
Drives: 15 GT-R BE/09 370Z
Rep Power: 1402085
FPenvy has a reputation beyond reputeFPenvy has a reputation beyond reputeFPenvy has a reputation beyond reputeFPenvy has a reputation beyond reputeFPenvy has a reputation beyond reputeFPenvy has a reputation beyond reputeFPenvy has a reputation beyond reputeFPenvy has a reputation beyond reputeFPenvy has a reputation beyond reputeFPenvy has a reputation beyond reputeFPenvy has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by BeemaaZ View Post
I am sure you know what you are doing, unfortunately you cant control the other drivers going toward your car. What I am trying to say is at least on the track there is no opposing traffic that eliminates (or reduce the risk of) head on collision
yea but i wasnt being 100% serious with my comment just felt like making a funny option comment to him. trust me after many times on the dragon opposing idiots on bikes is literally the biggest concern. the pouring rain and traction were less of a concern than bikers leaning was over the center line.

sadly a PA man was killed the day following zdyaz on the dragon. he lost control of his bike in a turn and went head on with a car. died on the scene i believe the article read.
__________________
324whp/258wtq AAM Tuned |F.I. NonRes CF CBE/NonRes TestPipes #373|UpRev Tuner|Akuma Motorsports Intakes|Z1 34 Row Oil Cooler
Quote:
Originally Posted by F.I. Inc. View Post
Yes, they are Tony approved! Frank, when I get around to it, I may put your pipes into production. We will call them, "The FP" option.
-Tony
FPenvy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-21-2014, 11:55 AM   #7 (permalink)
Enthusiast Member
 
Z1NONLY's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: SW Florida
Posts: 355
Drives: 16 FR-S
Rep Power: 40
Z1NONLY has a reputation beyond reputeZ1NONLY has a reputation beyond reputeZ1NONLY has a reputation beyond reputeZ1NONLY has a reputation beyond reputeZ1NONLY has a reputation beyond reputeZ1NONLY has a reputation beyond reputeZ1NONLY has a reputation beyond reputeZ1NONLY has a reputation beyond reputeZ1NONLY has a reputation beyond reputeZ1NONLY has a reputation beyond reputeZ1NONLY has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Crux View Post
I need some track time. Is there a relatively inexpensive way to gain track experience?
Autocross.
Z1NONLY is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-21-2014, 01:59 PM   #8 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
jpkirk's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Merry Land
Posts: 5,515
Drives: '14 MidBlu ST MT
Rep Power: 3376
jpkirk has a reputation beyond reputejpkirk has a reputation beyond reputejpkirk has a reputation beyond reputejpkirk has a reputation beyond reputejpkirk has a reputation beyond reputejpkirk has a reputation beyond reputejpkirk has a reputation beyond reputejpkirk has a reputation beyond reputejpkirk has a reputation beyond reputejpkirk has a reputation beyond reputejpkirk has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Crux View Post
I need some track time. Is there a relatively inexpensive way to gain track experience?
Track days, Mid-Atlantic has VIR, Summit Point etc. For money you can go to SCCA and get a day of training. Checkout

The Tire Rack SCCA Starting Line school is a partnership between the Sports Car Club of America and Tire Rack to give automotive enthusiasts a professional, all-inclusive entry into the world of performance driving.

and

Performance Driving eXperience and Time Trials

Or NASA (National Auto Sport Association) has something similar. These guys will get you started. There are lots of track experience schools around as well. I will be doing the same.

Good luck.
__________________

intake | exhaust | wheels | tires | suspension ... um ... stock, do speed stickers count?
intake | exhaust | TE37 SL | RE-11 | suspension ... um ... do speed stickers count? Signature under construction

Last edited by jpkirk; 05-21-2014 at 03:05 PM.
jpkirk is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-21-2014, 08:14 PM   #9 (permalink)
The370Z.com Sponsor
 
Mike's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Loganville, GA
Posts: 5,944
Drives: 370z
Rep Power: 2186
Mike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Crux View Post
I need some track time. Is there a relatively inexpensive way to gain track experience?
NASA, PCA, BMWCCA and many others. just search for track days in your area. May have to go to VIR, Summit Point, etc. Not sure what is close to MD. Probably BMW and PCA are the best places to start.
__________________
NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z
Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968
Mike is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Zdayz 2014!! Osiris South East Region 50 06-15-2014 12:35 AM
2014 Chevrolet Camaro LS7, Twin-Turbo V-6 Revealed In 2014 GM Document 96bigbody Other Vehicles 2 12-21-2012 07:47 PM
ZdayZ... ezred Mid Western Region 2 05-24-2012 03:47 PM
ZdayZ... ezred Mid Western Region 0 04-25-2012 03:50 PM
ZDayZ Krankin450r Nissan 370Z General Discussions 9 03-12-2011 07:32 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:35 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2