Track Day Chat

ltullos · 06-15-2019, 08:06 PM

Edge Addicts also runs a monthly Monday MSRC 3.1 event which I’ll be at Jun 17. These events give more track time than you can stand with 5 30 min sessions and the ability to run in higher or lower run group in the afternoon sessions. Seriously, you can get 3.5-4 hrs of time if you want.

Limited coaching is available but fills up quickly and honestly is not as good as Drivers Edge. They are well done events though and VERY reasonably priced.

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Jmatchley86 · 06-20-2019, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ltullos

Edge Addicts also runs a monthly Monday MSRC 3.1 event which I’ll be at Jun 17.

Its the Monday that kills it for me. Hard for me to get away from the office on that day. Hopefully in the future i'll have some minions but for now the best I can do is SCCA TNiA in the afternoons. And i totally agree that is a hell of a deal for the money!

osbornsm · 06-25-2019, 02:06 PM

6/29 - 6/30 Grattan Raceway

3balls Racing

<-- Present

///maestro · 07-30-2019, 09:26 AM

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6/29 - 6/30 Grattan Raceway

3balls Racing

<-- Present

ugh wish I Could have went to this.

Anyone planning on coming to GridLife Round 5 in South Haven Michigan?

slongholio · 09-09-2019, 05:44 PM

Lol, looking at this thread, I'm worried I'm going to ruin my car. Going to track night in America tomorrow. My car has the sport package and no mods. Is this thing going to disentigrate? Putting new brake pads on here in a few minutes -but they're the stock (sport) brakes. My first time so I'll be in the novice group, whatever that matters.

///maestro · 09-09-2019, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by slongholio

Lol, looking at this thread, I'm worried I'm going to ruin my car. Going to track night in America tomorrow. My car has the sport package and no mods. Is this thing going to disentigrate? Putting new brake pads on here in a few minutes -but they're the stock (sport) brakes. My first time so I'll be in the novice group, whatever that matters.

Congrats on finally making that leap of faith and tracking your car. What track is it? The bare minimum, I would swap out your brake fluid. It will boil and you may lose brake pressure if it gets too hot(which it will with oem fluid). I definitely do not recommend racing without DOT4 or higher brake fluid (higher boiling point). The next thing you need is pads (this can probably wait till your next event but would suggest getting racing compound pads ASAP). Your sport brake pads will disintegrate quickly. They may melt unevenly and ultimately cause the car to shake.

Rusty · 09-09-2019, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by slongholio

Lol, looking at this thread, I'm worried I'm going to ruin my car. Going to track night in America tomorrow. My car has the sport package and no mods. Is this thing going to disentigrate? Putting new brake pads on here in a few minutes -but they're the stock (sport) brakes. My first time so I'll be in the novice group, whatever that matters.

First time out. Pads and brake fluid.
Next time out. You can start to add more stuff. Once bitten. It becomes a deep rabbit hole.

Couple of tips.
Don't drive over your head.
Be smooth with your inputs. Steering, braking, and gas pedal. Don't go stomping on the pedals.
Ask questions, listen to what is said.
Take notes.
Bring a chair, food and water for in between sessions.
Don't be hard on yourself. There will be someone always faster then you, in a slower car.
Enjoy yourself.

slongholio · 09-09-2019, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ///maestro

What track is it?

This one

https://www.tracknightinamerica.com/locations/1984324

Supposed to be about 90 degrees tomorrow there. Might be a silly question but do you run AC while driving? This not racing, just driving in Novice group at Track Night (mostly during the day though?) in America. Not looking for 10th of a second improvements or anything lol, just having fun.

Rusty · 09-09-2019, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by slongholio

This one

https://www.tracknightinamerica.com/locations/1984324

Supposed to be about 90 degrees tomorrow there. Might be a silly question but do you run AC while driving? This not racing, just driving in Novice group at Track Night (mostly during the day though?) in America. Not looking for 10th of a second improvements or anything lol, just having fun.

I have run with the A/C on.

ValidusVentus · 09-10-2019, 01:01 PM

You all still have A/C in your cars?!

DarkJak · 09-18-2019, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by slongholio

This one

https://www.tracknightinamerica.com/locations/1984324

Supposed to be about 90 degrees tomorrow there. Might be a silly question but do you run AC while driving? This not racing, just driving in Novice group at Track Night (mostly during the day though?) in America. Not looking for 10th of a second improvements or anything lol, just having fun.

As long as I'm not struggling with temps, I might run with AC. If I see temps get high, I'll switch to heat.

AutoX, I pretty much always run A/C.

Not sweating my *** off=having more fun.

///maestro · 09-18-2019, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkJak

As long as I'm not struggling with temps, I might run with AC. If I see temps get high, I'll switch to heat.

AutoX, I pretty much always run A/C.

Not sweating my *** off=having more fun.

maaaaan you're crazy lol. I'll take every last ounce of power out of my car which means I don't mind sweating profusely to get more powahhh

danegrey · 09-18-2019, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by slongholio

Supposed to be about 90 degrees tomorrow there. Might be a silly question but do you run AC while driving? This not racing, just driving in Novice group at Track Night (mostly during the day though?) in America. Not looking for 10th of a second improvements or anything lol, just having fun.

Me A/C on all the time, rather be a bit cool and slower, but then again I am slow....

///maestro · 10-11-2019, 01:52 PM

What's everyone running for Tire & Alignment settings? I'm looking to pickup some front upper control arms to add some more camber up front. I'm maxed out at -2, looking to potentially go closer to -3.

Rusty · 10-11-2019, 02:16 PM

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What's everyone running for Tire & Alignment settings? I'm looking to pickup some front upper control arms to add some more camber up front. I'm maxed out at -2, looking to potentially go closer to -3.

Pure track, or some street too?

06-15-2019, 08:06 PM	#76 (permalink)
ltullos Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: DFW Posts: 312 Drives: 2016 Nismo Tech MT Rep Power: 14	Edge Addicts also runs a monthly Monday MSRC 3.1 event which I’ll be at Jun 17. These events give more track time than you can stand with 5 30 min sessions and the ability to run in higher or lower run group in the afternoon sessions. Seriously, you can get 3.5-4 hrs of time if you want. Limited coaching is available but fills up quickly and honestly is not as good as Drivers Edge. They are well done events though and VERY reasonably priced. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Jmatchley86 likes this.

06-25-2019, 02:06 PM	#78 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 424	6/29 - 6/30 Grattan Raceway 3balls Racing <-- Present __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

09-10-2019, 01:01 PM	#85 (permalink)
ValidusVentus Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Washington State Posts: 400 Drives: #18 Z34 Rep Power: 23	You all still have A/C in your cars?! Rusty and Hotrodz like this. __________________ Mods: Dedicated caged track car, lots of things. \|\|\| Valkyrie Autosport \|\|\|

10-11-2019, 01:52 PM	#89 (permalink)
///maestro Track Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 530 Drives: 11' 370z\|09' BMW M3 Rep Power: 11	What's everyone running for Tire & Alignment settings? I'm looking to pickup some front upper control arms to add some more camber up front. I'm maxed out at -2, looking to potentially go closer to -3. __________________ Gallo24 swapped 370z Instagram: @z34_motorsport

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09-09-2019, 05:44 PM	#80 (permalink)
slongholio Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Charlotte Posts: 41 Drives: 2011 370z AT Red Rep Power: 16	Lol, looking at this thread, I'm worried I'm going to ruin my car. Going to track night in America tomorrow. My car has the sport package and no mods. Is this thing going to disentigrate? Putting new brake pads on here in a few minutes -but they're the stock (sport) brakes. My first time so I'll be in the novice group, whatever that matters.