Up coming track days 2010?

oo7mech · 01-05-2010, 10:56 AM

Track Days!

I want to take my Z on the track some time soon. But I am a complete rookie when it comes to driving on a track. I can play the video games with the best of them, but going 140mph on a game is no where near as exciting/scary as real life.

What tracks near Dallas do yall go to? Texas Motorplex south Ft.Worth? TMS track days?

Other than high oil temperature and possible brake fading, what should I expect? Tips, warnings?

Would anyone want to get a Z group to have a track day?

vipor · 01-05-2010, 11:53 AM

I'm doing a track day on Feb 6th/7th at Motorsport Ranch, Cresson. It's put on by www.thedriversedge.net. Present from the GF for Xmas

vipor · 01-05-2010, 11:54 AM

Motor Sports Ranch - Cresson, Texas

An Exclusive Private Club racetrack in Cresson, TX (20 minutes from Ft.Worth). We have a choice of three different tracks at MSR all challenging & fun. The 1.7 mile 11 turn course can be driven both Clockwise and counter clockwise or 3.1 mile 16 turn with elevation changes adds new challenges to the driving.

oo7mech · 01-05-2010, 12:10 PM

Yeah, this is the place I was checking out south of Ft.Worth. I wonder how late you can register for your session. Need to wait until my bonus hits end of month so i can afford the extra cash.

vipor · 01-05-2010, 12:15 PM

go to the site. you should make it out for the feb 6/7 day so we can battle! ahahaha. another z34 on the track would be nice. 295$ for both days. registering asap would be ideal, but right now they're showing like 40-50% fill.

oo7mech · 01-05-2010, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by vipor

go to the site. you should make it out for the feb 6/7 day so we can battle! ahahaha. another z34 on the track would be nice. 295$ for both days. registering asap would be ideal, but right now they're showing like 40-50% fill.

That would be soo sweet to have atleast 2 Z34s out there. I know I would suck it up being a scared rookie. I definatly need to look more into that site tonight. I would only be want go on the Saturday 6th. Superbowl is on the 7th!!

Gotta watch the Cowboys take it all!

300twinz · 01-06-2010, 01:10 PM

The Drivers Edge

They will offer group discounts for 10 or more cars.

vipor · 01-06-2010, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by oo7mech

That would be soo sweet to have atleast 2 Z34s out there. I know I would suck it up being a scared rookie. I definatly need to look more into that site tonight. I would only be want go on the Saturday 6th. Superbowl is on the 7th!!

Gotta watch the Cowboys take it all!

yeah it sucks that the weekend my GF got my track day on is the Superbowl, but sometimes priorities change. Cowboys will definitely be makin it happen though

Wally · 01-07-2010, 10:47 AM

Apex Driving Academy offers 1 day sat. classes approx 6 sessions in one day, 2010 schedule should be coming out soon

oo7mech · 02-01-2010, 09:30 AM

Vipor : Is your car ready for the track this weekend?

vipor · 02-01-2010, 09:43 AM

Eagles Canyon Track Weekend

Sept 18,19 (2010 of course) in Decatur

oo7mech · 02-01-2010, 04:16 PM

In car camera? Whaa! NiCE. So your going to come back with video?

vipor · 02-01-2010, 04:19 PM

Of course!

I'll have to teach myself Sony Vegas in the process, but it'll get done.

oo7mech · 02-01-2010, 04:45 PM

That is going to be sweet dude. I'm excited to hear back on how it went. And how the Oil Cooler worked.

FastJew · 02-01-2010, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by oo7mech

Track Days!

I want to take my Z on the track some time soon. But I am a complete rookie when it comes to driving on a track. I can play the video games with the best of them, but going 140mph on a game is no where near as exciting/scary as real life.

What tracks near Dallas do yall go to? Texas Motorplex south Ft.Worth? TMS track days?

Other than high oil temperature and possible brake fading, what should I expect? Tips, warnings?

Would anyone want to get a Z group to have a track day?

Motor Sport Ranch is definately the best place to start. Not too technical and plenty of runoff room in most areas (I know sucks to think about, but hey it happens). If you start with a program such as thedriversedge then they will help you start out nice and slow and work your way up as your abilities increase. It can take you around 3-5 weekend sessions before they will let you drive solo.

Oil cooler is a must in our cars.
A higher temp brake fluid is recommended (aftermarket pads are a plus).
Must have a helmet (they provide some in limited qty's).

Other than that the Z is pretty track ready. Check out the racing section in this forum and you will find tons more info.

My best piece of advice is go slower than you think you should and LEAVE ON THE STABILITY CONTROL. Our cars are pretty forgiving and you won't find it intruding on your fun at all.

Vipor and 007mech - I will be at Eagles Canyon in September. Hope you both can make it. I was the only Z of any kind there last time swimming in a sea of miatas and evos.

01-05-2010, 10:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
oo7mech Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Allen TX Posts: 328 Drives: White 370z Sport 7AT Rep Power: 16	Up coming track days 2010? Track Days! I want to take my Z on the track some time soon. But I am a complete rookie when it comes to driving on a track. I can play the video games with the best of them, but going 140mph on a game is no where near as exciting/scary as real life. What tracks near Dallas do yall go to? Texas Motorplex south Ft.Worth? TMS track days? Other than high oil temperature and possible brake fading, what should I expect? Tips, warnings? Would anyone want to get a Z group to have a track day? __________________ PW Sport 370Z 7spd AT\|\|Stock Intake (shopping)\|\|Stock exhaust (shopping)\|\|Berk HFC\|\|Stock Headlights\|\|19"inch Ray Wheels Click and Jiggle Action Crossfit = No Quitters

01-05-2010, 11:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	I'm doing a track day on Feb 6th/7th at Motorsport Ranch, Cresson. It's put on by www.thedriversedge.net. Present from the GF for Xmas __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

01-05-2010, 11:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	Motor Sports Ranch - Cresson, Texas An Exclusive Private Club racetrack in Cresson, TX (20 minutes from Ft.Worth). We have a choice of three different tracks at MSR all challenging & fun. The 1.7 mile 11 turn course can be driven both Clockwise and counter clockwise or 3.1 mile 16 turn with elevation changes adds new challenges to the driving. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

01-05-2010, 12:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
oo7mech Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Allen TX Posts: 328 Drives: White 370z Sport 7AT Rep Power: 16	Yeah, this is the place I was checking out south of Ft.Worth. I wonder how late you can register for your session. Need to wait until my bonus hits end of month so i can afford the extra cash. __________________ PW Sport 370Z 7spd AT\|\|Stock Intake (shopping)\|\|Stock exhaust (shopping)\|\|Berk HFC\|\|Stock Headlights\|\|19"inch Ray Wheels Click and Jiggle Action Crossfit = No Quitters

01-05-2010, 12:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	go to the site. you should make it out for the feb 6/7 day so we can battle! ahahaha. another z34 on the track would be nice. 295$ for both days. registering asap would be ideal, but right now they're showing like 40-50% fill. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

01-06-2010, 01:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
300twinz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 322 Drives: 300ZX Twin Turbo Rep Power: 17	The Drivers Edge They will offer group discounts for 10 or more cars. __________________ WWW.ZSPORT.ORG 1991 300ZX Twin Turbo

01-07-2010, 10:47 AM	#9 (permalink)
Wally Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 32 Drives: 370Z, Sport Package Rep Power: 16	Apex Driving Academy offers 1 day sat. classes approx 6 sessions in one day, 2010 schedule should be coming out soon

02-01-2010, 09:30 AM	#10 (permalink)
oo7mech Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Allen TX Posts: 328 Drives: White 370z Sport 7AT Rep Power: 16	Vipor : Is your car ready for the track this weekend? __________________ PW Sport 370Z 7spd AT\|\|Stock Intake (shopping)\|\|Stock exhaust (shopping)\|\|Berk HFC\|\|Stock Headlights\|\|19"inch Ray Wheels Click and Jiggle Action Crossfit = No Quitters

02-01-2010, 09:43 AM	#11 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	Eagles Canyon Track Weekend Sept 18,19 (2010 of course) in Decatur __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

02-01-2010, 04:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
oo7mech Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Allen TX Posts: 328 Drives: White 370z Sport 7AT Rep Power: 16	In car camera? Whaa! NiCE. So your going to come back with video? __________________ PW Sport 370Z 7spd AT\|\|Stock Intake (shopping)\|\|Stock exhaust (shopping)\|\|Berk HFC\|\|Stock Headlights\|\|19"inch Ray Wheels Click and Jiggle Action Crossfit = No Quitters

02-01-2010, 04:19 PM	#13 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	Of course! I'll have to teach myself Sony Vegas in the process, but it'll get done. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

02-01-2010, 04:45 PM	#14 (permalink)
oo7mech Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Allen TX Posts: 328 Drives: White 370z Sport 7AT Rep Power: 16	That is going to be sweet dude. I'm excited to hear back on how it went. And how the Oil Cooler worked. __________________ PW Sport 370Z 7spd AT\|\|Stock Intake (shopping)\|\|Stock exhaust (shopping)\|\|Berk HFC\|\|Stock Headlights\|\|19"inch Ray Wheels Click and Jiggle Action Crossfit = No Quitters