For all you New jersey 1er Owners Road course coming.

228iconvert · 02-17-2011, 11:04 AM

Not sure if anyone is interested in putting your 1er on the track but I just found out that Raceway Park in Englishtown, NJ is having a Road Course class on their fairly new 1.3 mile course. It is 8 hours of instruction were you first sit in a classroom then take your car on the track with an instructor learning how to drive it better, then the last part you get to go on the track and see what it can do! You will also after completion of the course get a certificate to allow you to take part in future time runs if you choose to. The cost is $225 and they are going to post the new schedule some time next week. There is no racing in this course but more technique on how to handle your car better. I will try and update everyone once the new dates are posted.

tcd223 · 02-17-2011, 12:15 PM

I'm in for a HPDE, and that course is supposed to be pretty fun.

There is a test and tune day on 2/27 at the drag strip if anyone is interested. I'm thinking of heading down there around 9ish and then leaving for the lunch meet at Harold's if anyone else is in that area and is planning on going to the deli.

lostkhan · 02-17-2011, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by tcd223

I'm in for a HPDE, and that course is supposed to be pretty fun.

There is a test and tune day on 2/27 at the drag strip if anyone is interested. I'm thinking of heading down there around 9ish and then leaving for the lunch meet at Harold's if anyone else is in that area and is planning on going to the deli.

Why not.

ArightDoom · 02-18-2011, 08:51 AM

Just did some digging, here's a link to what he's talking about:

http://www.etownraceway.com/road_course.aspx

I'm psyched for a close-ish to home HPDE

tommy · 02-18-2011, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ArightDoom

I'm psyched for a close-ish to home HPDE

Same here - Pocono is a PITA, having to sleep over the day before, etc. Looking forward to getting down there at least once.

AchtungF80 · 02-18-2011, 09:06 AM

3/20 might be a bit cold for tracking...I'd be down for a warmer weather event at E-town...esp since I'm only 25 min away!!!

DriveHard · 02-21-2011, 11:33 AM

I'm in for the event on the 20th.... as said it may still be a little cold / cool... but at least 135's wont have oil temp issues....and my 128 wont have trans cooler issues..

also tires wont overheat...

The wierd thing is i still may have my winters mounted on my "track wheels" depending on the weather... its been brutal as we all know... i guess by 3/20 it should have already stopped snowing....

I have an "EMRA" tIME tRIAL lic already from last year, and renewed it for this year. although seat time with an instructor is priceless... i just may do it a s a novice although i think i am an intermediate now..

for those local CHECK HERE >> www.emraracing.org is a great group to Time Trial with... went to 3 events last year... amazing great time..

they have events starting at Lime Rock on April 16th.. this would be a good warm up for the season..

DriveHard · 02-21-2011, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ArightDoom

Just did some digging, here's a link to what he's talking about:

http://www.etownraceway.com/road_course.aspx

I'm psyched for a close-ish to home HPDE

Doom.. where are you on LI..??? im in Massapequa

DriveHard · 02-21-2011, 11:45 AM

I think this is what the day will look like ........ its not all class room

RACEWAY PARK ROAD COURSE NOVICE SCHOOL
REGISTRATION FORM
DATE ______________ - 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Pre-register by 3 days prior
$225.00 – 8 HOUR SESSION W/OWN CAR
RENTAL CARS AVAILABLE AT ADDITIONAL PRICING

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM 1st CLASSROOM SESSION
You will learn the basics of high performance driving. Expect to learn car control and car preparation. The basics include tire pressures and suspension set up. Driving skill will include proper braking and shifting, as well as apexing and car control. We will finish the class with track configuration and turn in points.

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ON TRACK
We will break the class down into smaller group so everyone has plenty of open track time. In this session you will have an instructor go over what you learned in class and will stress the importance of being smooth.

12:00 PM – 12:45 PM LUNCH BREAK
Please bring your own lunch, concessions will not be open. (lots of water)

12:45 PM – 1:30 PM 2nd CLASSROOM SESSION
Go over what was learned and answer any questions.

1:30 PM – 5:00 PM ON TRACK
Open track with follow the leader and instructors. At this point we are looking to see how comfortable you are. HAVE FUN!

RULES
Minimum requirements: Helmet, pants, shirts and shoes. Helmet for rent and for sale at track.
Green License received upon completion of day. You are now approved for green level open track and time trial events.

ArightDoom · 02-23-2011, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by DriveHard

Doom.. where are you on LI..??? im in Massapequa

Bellmore, I've been seeing a bunch more 1addicts stickers pop up around the south shore. Kinda nice.

1on135_deal · 02-23-2011, 09:51 AM

drive hard you going to that event on sunday?

DriveHard · 02-23-2011, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 1on135_deal

drive hard you going to that event on sunday?

I just may.. im going to say yes now.. i kinda like the idea of some seat time with an instructor.. although i have multiple time trial events from last year, i need to sharpen my entry and exit lines.. as smooth is fast, i admidt i think i need to be a little smoother...

Also i ordered a PBX box and am putting in e93 front sway bar in in a few weeks so i would like to try those out befor the "season" opens for EMRA.

Are you going.. caravan is cool with me.. also i have a complete PIT set up ( jack/stands/watersprayer/tools/emergency repair stuff/tire temp thermometer/compressor including Brake bleed abilities etc etc etc etc

The ride back from there SUCKS!!! but may be a little less traffic being that it is not spring/summer yet ...

DriveHard · 02-23-2011, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ArightDoom

Bellmore, I've been seeing a bunch more 1addicts stickers pop up around the south shore. Kinda nice.

Ha Ha.. so close.. My sticker is on left rear 1/4 glass with a few track stickers there too.. LOL

moveswiftly · 02-23-2011, 02:42 PM

Have any of you signed up? I"m interested in doing the event on march 20th

DriveHard · 02-23-2011, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by chesterfan1230

Have any of you signed up? I"m interested in doing the event on march 20th

NOT YET.. but i am sure we can hook up and go together .. i dont think the site has a place to register yet... ill look and report back...

DriveHard · 02-23-2011, 03:03 PM

Looks like Atchung in post # 6 mis-read the web site.. The 20th is one of there "rally cross and enruro races >>>>>>>read need lic and rollbars <<<<<<<< not there road course school that we were talking about..

they just posted dates on the site for the "school"

2011 Road Course School Dates
Sunday April 3
Sunday May 8
Sunday June 12
Sunday July 10
Sunday July 31
Sunday August 14
Sunday August 28
Sunday September 11

Actually april 3rd sounds WARMER to me any way and we will all defenitely have our snows off and car gone over by then...

so it looks like APRIL 3rd is the first date... whos in ?????

if anyones needs to contact e-town >>

For any Road Course questions please e-mail Chris Winter, our Director of Operations, at Etownroadcourse@aol.com or call Nick at Raceway Park at (732) 446-7800.

AchtungF80 · 02-23-2011, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DriveHard

Looks like Atchung in post # 6 mis-read the web site.. The 20th is one of there "rally cross and enruro races >>>>>>>read need lic and rollbars <<<<<<<< not there road course school that we were talking about..

Count me in for April 3rd. Could this be the 1st ever 1addicts Tri-State Track Day?

1.) AchtungE30

ArightDoom · 02-23-2011, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by achtungE30

Count me in for April 3rd. Could this be the 1st ever 1addicts Tri-State Track Day?

1.) AchtungE30

ACH, I have an over-night wedding on the 2nd.

I'll probably wait for my brother to get home from school and do one with him.

DriveHard, if you've been at the pool hall by bellmore train station I've definitely seen your car. Unless there's another AW 1 with a 1addicts and Nurburgring sticker on the rear glass.

That'd be weird.

DriveHard · 02-24-2011, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ArightDoom

ACH, I have an over-night wedding on the 2nd.

I'll probably wait for my brother to get home from school and do one with him.

DriveHard, if you've been at the pool hall by bellmore train station I've definitely seen your car. Unless there's another AW 1 with a 1addicts and Nurburgring sticker on the rear glass.

That'd be weird.

well. i used to play there when i lived in Freeport.. LOL.. so i guess it is wierd afterall. my stickers are Limerock/ summit point/ Pocono/ NJMP.....

on that note:

Count me in for April 3rd. Could this be the 1st ever 1addicts Tri-State Track Day?

1.) AchtungE30
2.) DriveHard

BrokenVert · 02-24-2011, 12:12 PM

I'll do the 3rd if they let me run without a rollbar.

I'm local in Freeport we should all meet up for lunch one day.

Also autox season is starting up and I'm tired of being the only 1er that shows up!

1.) AchtungE30
2.) DriveHard
3.) BrokenVert

DriveHard · 02-24-2011, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrokenVert

I'll do the 3rd if they let me run without a rollbar.

I'm local in Freeport we should all meet up for lunch one day.

Also autox season is starting up and I'm tired of being the only 1er that shows up!

No roll bar is not a problem for the class or there other "time trial" events.. Its just the races and the enduros that they require them..

Lunch sounds good.. lets pic a day ..

BrokenVert · 02-24-2011, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DriveHard

No roll bar is not a problem for the class or there other "time trial" events.. Its just the races and the enduros that they require them..

Lunch sounds good.. lets pic a day ..

I've never been allowed to do an HPDE because of my lack of a fixed rollbar...it's always a decent question for me to ask, you know?

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tcd223 Captain 47 Rep 940 Posts Drives: '10 LeMans 135i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i [7.00]	I'm in for a HPDE, and that course is supposed to be pretty fun. There is a test and tune day on 2/27 at the drag strip if anyone is interested. I'm thinking of heading down there around 9ish and then leaving for the lunch meet at Harold's if anyone else is in that area and is planning on going to the deli. __________________ E82 Gone. 2013 JKUR on order Last edited by tcd223; 02-17-2011 at 12:22 PM..
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DriveHard Colonel 115 Rep 1,998 Posts Drives: X1 and R58 JCW Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Long Island iTrader: (0)	I'm in for the event on the 20th.... as said it may still be a little cold / cool... but at least 135's wont have oil temp issues....and my 128 wont have trans cooler issues.. also tires wont overheat... The wierd thing is i still may have my winters mounted on my "track wheels" depending on the weather... its been brutal as we all know... i guess by 3/20 it should have already stopped snowing.... I have an "EMRA" tIME tRIAL lic already from last year, and renewed it for this year. although seat time with an instructor is priceless... i just may do it a s a novice although i think i am an intermediate now.. for those local CHECK HERE >> www.emraracing.org is a great group to Time Trial with... went to 3 events last year... amazing great time.. they have events starting at Lime Rock on April 16th.. this would be a good warm up for the season.. __________________ X1, R58 JCW, M2 in my future if planets align
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DriveHard Colonel 115 Rep 1,998 Posts Drives: X1 and R58 JCW Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Long Island iTrader: (0)	date correction !!! Looks like Atchung in post # 6 mis-read the web site.. The 20th is one of there "rally cross and enruro races >>>>>>>read need lic and rollbars <<<<<<<< not there road course school that we were talking about.. they just posted dates on the site for the "school" 2011 Road Course School Dates Sunday April 3 Sunday May 8 Sunday June 12 Sunday July 10 Sunday July 31 Sunday August 14 Sunday August 28 Sunday September 11 Actually april 3rd sounds WARMER to me any way and we will all defenitely have our snows off and car gone over by then... so it looks like APRIL 3rd is the first date... whos in ????? if anyones needs to contact e-town >> For any Road Course questions please e-mail Chris Winter, our Director of Operations, at Etownroadcourse@aol.com or call Nick at Raceway Park at (732) 446-7800. __________________ X1, R58 JCW, M2 in my future if planets align Last edited by DriveHard; 02-23-2011 at 03:05 PM.. Reason: added e-town contact
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