VIR May 20-22 w/ First settlers PCA

adrean8j · 05-17-2011, 04:05 PM

Looong track!! Wow...are you guys doing full course? Looks like there will be a lot of flag stations to watch out for!

Focusedintntions · 05-17-2011, 04:44 PM

Its a fantastic track....in stock for my car was hitting 140mph on the back straight. The blind crest on the back straight right before the braking zone going into 14 before heading down the roller coaster is a bit scary at first till you get used to holding it down through there. I have a couple vids of my last couple hpde's there. I can post up if you guys want.

adrean8j · 05-17-2011, 06:16 PM

^^^I would love to see the vids since I can't be there...cause if I was there I would be with the United crew per usual. Have you driven Road Atlanta is the blind crest on VIR as disconcerting at the blind crest right before that 4-5 story drop to the last curve before the front straight?

Focusedintntions · 05-18-2011, 09:08 AM

This first vid is from my last visit there the weekend of April 23rd. I spent most of my time working on braking and weight transfer so I slowed a bit on the straights (only 120-130ish). Also this instructor had me take a different line than my last time which I wasn't to hot about.

This is from my first event of the year back at the end of feb.

pixelblue · 05-18-2011, 09:35 AM

^ nice! good lines and smooth driving. the yellow vette spinning was funny. planning on hitting VIR with trackdaze in june. can't wait...

Focusedintntions · 05-18-2011, 10:11 AM

I've been contemplating that visit too....Thinking i'd camp that event to keep costs down this time. I hate paying bills, keep me away from the track lol.

pixelblue · 05-18-2011, 10:35 AM

I was thinking about camping too but honestly after a hard day at the track nothing like a good hot shower and a comfy bed hits the spot. I may just do one day instead of two days. too much wear and tear to justify the abuse on the car. also, I am going to wait until the very last day to register. want to make sure the long term forecast is rain free. I know I am taking a gamble and all the slots may fill up but I am done with rainy track days for the year

Focusedintntions · 05-18-2011, 10:58 AM

I feel ya about the bed and hot shower. My friend that camps there often for his motorcycle track days told me there are 2 sets of showers for campers at least that we can use while there. I curious as to their camping fees to as i'm wondering if it's 35 per person a night or 35 per tent too.

Evice · 05-18-2011, 12:09 PM

See you guys there. I will be in my tracktoy, staying in the lodge /w wife.

1st time in VIR, running with Blue group, hopefully white next day. I am so glad forecast says sunny.

S54dan · 05-18-2011, 12:31 PM

Awesome vid. Check out some of Mike Skeen's VIR vids...

Also I'm in Blue too, see ya out there hopefully

I'll be taking it easy since this car is brand-new-to-me. If I was in my 05 325 on RComps I'd feel much better.

spk74 · 05-18-2011, 12:58 PM

I'll be camping this weekend too... as far as I know it is $35 for the entire weekend, paid at the gate, but I'm not sure if that's per person or per tent.

Here's a video from last year (have since sold my E36 to Evice (above)). My other buddy (TMc135) passes me in his 1er(JB3) after a lap and I try to keep up. Good times.

pixelblue · 05-18-2011, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan@UnitedBMW

Awesome vid. Check out some of Mike Skeen's VIR vids...

Also I'm in Blue too, see ya out there hopefully

I'll be taking it easy since this car is brand-new-to-me. If I was in my 05 325 on RComps I'd feel much better.

Mike Skeen is the man. check out this video of him racing a F430 challenge. he started at the end of the grid but won it anyway.

Focusedintntions · 05-18-2011, 01:46 PM

Trying to get a couple other buddies to go. Where do you guys actually set up your tents...in the paddock or up in the grassy areas?

Focusedintntions · 05-18-2011, 01:48 PM

Mike Skeen was there at our last session doing ride alongs for private lessons. I watched him go out at lunch with somebody's exige. His warmup and cool down laps were faster than everybody elses fast laps...dude is insane driver. Helluva nice guy to talk to though and very approachable.

syenisch · 05-18-2011, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan@UnitedBMW

Remember Florida Citrus holds a Roebling event in June, the club that gives out the cool Porsche stickers! Just sucks that the fee is almost $70 more than Florida Crown. You got my #

Citrus doesn't run again until October. Coastal Empire PCA runs there June 11-12 though. Cost is $200 and the entry list is short. Great for getting some open track time, although sometimes it is fun working your way through a pack of Porsches!

adrean8j · 05-18-2011, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by syenisch

although sometimes it is fun working your way through a pack of Porsches!

Its ALWAYS fun to work your way thru a pack of Porsches!

Evice · 05-19-2011, 05:24 AM

I am enjoying PCA events more lately.

Alright, it is time to get on the way, see ya guys there. long way from Ohio

adrean8j · 05-19-2011, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Evice

I am enjoying PCA events more lately.

In my experience they put on a very good HPDE weekend and are more laid back/friendly than i expected it/them to be.

pixelblue · 05-19-2011, 09:07 AM

^ not being porsche club members, do we get second dibs to spots available? how does that work? I like to sign up for some of their events but I noticed something to that effect that porsche club members get first dibs and then if there are any slots open for the rest of registrants

adrean8j · 05-19-2011, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by pixelblue

^ not being porsche club members, do we get second dibs to spots available? how does that work? I like to sign up for some of their events but I noticed something to that effect that porsche club members get first dibs and then if there are any slots open for the rest of registrants

Depends on the event/club..if it is an "open" track day then most of the time they already have a certain amount of slots reserved for members and on the website they have the # of open slots listed and it is first come first serve....there isn't usually a waiting time for "open" trackdays by the PCA.

pixelblue · 05-19-2011, 09:31 AM

got it, thanks man!

adrean8j · 05-19-2011, 10:03 AM

BTW I use www.Clubregistration.net for events like this...they break it down so you can see HPDE's, AutoX's, Club Races, etc...and they list if it is an "open" event or not....Once you create a profile (with your vehicle type, driving experience, run-group) signing up for your event is just a few clicks and your good to go. Love it!

05-17-2011, 04:44 PM	#24
Focusedintntions Colonel 105 Rep 2,696 Posts Drives: 2011 135i M-Sport :D Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NoVA iTrader: (1)	Its a fantastic track....in stock for my car was hitting 140mph on the back straight. The blind crest on the back straight right before the braking zone going into 14 before heading down the roller coaster is a bit scary at first till you get used to holding it down through there. I have a couple vids of my last couple hpde's there. I can post up if you guys want. __________________ Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death… – Hunter Thompson
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05-18-2011, 09:08 AM	#26
Focusedintntions Colonel 105 Rep 2,696 Posts Drives: 2011 135i M-Sport :D Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NoVA iTrader: (1)	This first vid is from my last visit there the weekend of April 23rd. I spent most of my time working on braking and weight transfer so I slowed a bit on the straights (only 120-130ish). Also this instructor had me take a different line than my last time which I wasn't to hot about. This is from my first event of the year back at the end of feb. __________________ Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death… – Hunter Thompson
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05-18-2011, 09:35 AM	#27
pixelblue Colonel 140 Rep 2,234 Posts Drives: the silver bullet Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: northern virginia iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 135i [8.90]	^ nice! good lines and smooth driving. the yellow vette spinning was funny. planning on hitting VIR with trackdaze in june. can't wait... __________________ "I would quote everything pixelblue said, but you've already read it. Take it from someone who's put the 1 through its paces"
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05-18-2011, 10:11 AM	#28
Focusedintntions Colonel 105 Rep 2,696 Posts Drives: 2011 135i M-Sport :D Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NoVA iTrader: (1)	I've been contemplating that visit too....Thinking i'd camp that event to keep costs down this time. I hate paying bills, keep me away from the track lol. __________________ Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death… – Hunter Thompson
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05-18-2011, 10:35 AM	#29
pixelblue Colonel 140 Rep 2,234 Posts Drives: the silver bullet Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: northern virginia iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 135i [8.90]	I was thinking about camping too but honestly after a hard day at the track nothing like a good hot shower and a comfy bed hits the spot. I may just do one day instead of two days. too much wear and tear to justify the abuse on the car. also, I am going to wait until the very last day to register. want to make sure the long term forecast is rain free. I know I am taking a gamble and all the slots may fill up but I am done with rainy track days for the year __________________ "I would quote everything pixelblue said, but you've already read it. Take it from someone who's put the 1 through its paces"
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05-18-2011, 10:58 AM	#30
Focusedintntions Colonel 105 Rep 2,696 Posts Drives: 2011 135i M-Sport :D Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NoVA iTrader: (1)	I feel ya about the bed and hot shower. My friend that camps there often for his motorcycle track days told me there are 2 sets of showers for campers at least that we can use while there. I curious as to their camping fees to as i'm wondering if it's 35 per person a night or 35 per tent too. __________________ Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death… – Hunter Thompson
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05-18-2011, 12:09 PM	#31
Evice Major 194 Rep 1,457 Posts Drives: E92M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somewhere here iTrader: (1)	See you guys there. I will be in my tracktoy, staying in the lodge /w wife. 1st time in VIR, running with Blue group, hopefully white next day. I am so glad forecast says sunny. __________________ My Track Videos
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05-18-2011, 12:31 PM	#32
S54dan I no longer work for United BMW! 307 Rep 3,330 Posts Drives: E46 M3, E46 330i ZHP, E36 325i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (36) Garage List 1994 BMW 325i [8.50] 2005 M3 [9.66] 2005 325i [8.00] 2003 330i ZHP [9.00]	Awesome vid. Check out some of Mike Skeen's VIR vids... Also I'm in Blue too, see ya out there hopefully I'll be taking it easy since this car is brand-new-to-me. If I was in my 05 325 on RComps I'd feel much better. __________________ BMW CCA, PCA, & CHIN Motorsports Instructor.
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05-18-2011, 12:58 PM	#33
spk74 Private First Class 15 Rep 100 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335d Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (0)	I'll be camping this weekend too... as far as I know it is $35 for the entire weekend, paid at the gate, but I'm not sure if that's per person or per tent. Here's a video from last year (have since sold my E36 to Evice (above)). My other buddy (TMc135) passes me in his 1er(JB3) after a lap and I try to keep up. Good times. __________________ 11 335D 07 R1200R 08 135i [SOLD] 98 M3/4 [SOLD]
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05-18-2011, 01:46 PM	#35
Focusedintntions Colonel 105 Rep 2,696 Posts Drives: 2011 135i M-Sport :D Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NoVA iTrader: (1)	Trying to get a couple other buddies to go. Where do you guys actually set up your tents...in the paddock or up in the grassy areas? __________________ Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death… – Hunter Thompson
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05-18-2011, 01:48 PM	#36
Focusedintntions Colonel 105 Rep 2,696 Posts Drives: 2011 135i M-Sport :D Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NoVA iTrader: (1)	Mike Skeen was there at our last session doing ride alongs for private lessons. I watched him go out at lunch with somebody's exige. His warmup and cool down laps were faster than everybody elses fast laps...dude is insane driver. Helluva nice guy to talk to though and very approachable. __________________ Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death… – Hunter Thompson
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05-19-2011, 05:24 AM	#39
Evice Major 194 Rep 1,457 Posts Drives: E92M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somewhere here iTrader: (1)	I am enjoying PCA events more lately. Alright, it is time to get on the way, see ya guys there. long way from Ohio __________________ My Track Videos
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05-19-2011, 09:07 AM	#41
pixelblue Colonel 140 Rep 2,234 Posts Drives: the silver bullet Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: northern virginia iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 135i [8.90]	^ not being porsche club members, do we get second dibs to spots available? how does that work? I like to sign up for some of their events but I noticed something to that effect that porsche club members get first dibs and then if there are any slots open for the rest of registrants __________________ "I would quote everything pixelblue said, but you've already read it. Take it from someone who's put the 1 through its paces"
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05-19-2011, 09:31 AM	#43
pixelblue Colonel 140 Rep 2,234 Posts Drives: the silver bullet Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: northern virginia iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 135i [8.90]	got it, thanks man! __________________ "I would quote everything pixelblue said, but you've already read it. Take it from someone who's put the 1 through its paces"
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