Racing

WALoeIII · 05-03-2008, 03:02 PM

I have a new car. I want to drive fast and not hit things and/or get arrested.

My options:
Auto-X (Autocross): Single cars run a timed lap around a course (generally marked with cones in a large parking lot). Fastest time wins. Class A is a dealership car. STU is the next step up, mods like exhaust, AP, downpipe (what are differences on wheels/tires here? How much wider can you go?). SCCA and NASA are examples of groups that run these events.

Track: I would really love to drive on a track but I don't know how these types of events work. I know that I can purchase individual track time (I'm sure this is expensive), but are there events where you can get some time to run and learn? This seems more appealing to me than Auto-X.

Things I need: A helmet. My (valid) driver's license. $$$.

Help me fill in the blanks!

LSE · 05-03-2008, 06:51 PM

check out some of the car clubs in your area. Some clubs will reserve track time for members.

AMTEXX · 05-03-2008, 07:59 PM

Try Nasaproracing.com and click on the HPDE events in your area!

***Neanderthal Racing*** · 05-03-2008, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by AMTEXX

Try Nasaproracing.com and click on the HPDE events in your area!

that's what i did. also, check out your local bmw club.

HarlanPepper · 05-04-2008, 06:22 AM

For track days, check the online calendar at the track you want to run and see which clubs are operating regularly. Then go to their websites and compare. Most offer free instruction for novice drivers. Oh, and never let an instructor drive your car. Saw a brand new Z06 hit the tire wall above the corkscrew at Laguna Seca last year when an instructor drove it for a lap (and it was the owner's friend riding shotgun

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***Szumita*** · 05-04-2008, 06:28 AM

1/8 or 1/4 mile if you live near one!

no walls to hit!

***snorky*** · 05-04-2008, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Szumita

1/8 or 1/4 mile if you live near one!

no walls to hit!

until you snap an axle...

tuffsti · 05-04-2008, 12:14 PM

get a helmet and go out and rally it in somewhere u know no ones gonna drive right into you a lake bed maybe or the desert just take a buddy have and have fun

CGMDan · 05-04-2008, 04:03 PM

Harlan Pepper had it right. Check the tracks websites. Which for you is Pacific Raceways in Kent, PIR down in Portland, and possibly Mission in BC.

Nasa doesn't exist yet in the NW.
I know PIR's website Portland International Raceway - Official Home Page has the links for the car clubs.

WALoeIII · 05-04-2008, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CGMDan

Harlan Pepper had it right. Check the tracks websites. Which for you is Pacific Raceways in Kent, PIR down in Portland, and possibly Mission in BC.

Nasa doesn't exist yet in the NW.
I know PIR's website Portland International Raceway - Official Home Page has the links for the car clubs.

Looks like ProFormance Racing School is where I need to start. Thanks for the tips!

fry_ed · 05-04-2008, 04:35 PM

Highly recommend the "Proformance" one-day course @ Pacific Raceway

**boxtwo** · 05-04-2008, 04:43 PM

HPDE FTW!!! So much fun and so much to learn!

05-03-2008, 03:02 PM	#1
WALoeIII Amateur STI Driver Car: AW 08 STI Fav Mod: Cup Holders Location: Seattle Posts: 40 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Racing I have a new car. I want to drive fast and not hit things and/or get arrested. My options: Auto-X (Autocross): Single cars run a timed lap around a course (generally marked with cones in a large parking lot). Fastest time wins. Class A is a dealership car. STU is the next step up, mods like exhaust, AP, downpipe (what are differences on wheels/tires here? How much wider can you go?). SCCA and NASA are examples of groups that run these events. Track: I would really love to drive on a track but I don't know how these types of events work. I know that I can purchase individual track time (I'm sure this is expensive), but are there events where you can get some time to run and learn? This seems more appealing to me than Auto-X. Things I need: A helmet. My (valid) driver's license. $$$. Help me fill in the blanks! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

05-03-2008, 06:51 PM	#2
LSE Professional STI Racer Car: 06 STI WRB Fav Mod: Defi Gauges Location: Bethlehem PA Posts: 849 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Racing check out some of the car clubs in your area. Some clubs will reserve track time for members.

05-03-2008, 07:59 PM	#3
AMTEXX STI Driver Car: black 05 Sti Posts: 295 Join Date: Jul 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Racing Try Nasaproracing.com and click on the HPDE events in your area!

05-04-2008, 06:22 AM	#5
HarlanPepper Professional STI Racer Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: ACPT driveshaft Location: Happy Valley Posts: 785 Join Date: Oct 2003 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Racing For track days, check the online calendar at the track you want to run and see which clubs are operating regularly. Then go to their websites and compare. Most offer free instruction for novice drivers. Oh, and never let an instructor drive your car. Saw a brand new Z06 hit the tire wall above the corkscrew at Laguna Seca last year when an instructor drove it for a lap (and it was the owner's friend riding shotgun )

05-04-2008, 06:28 AM	#6
*Szumita* i eat cones Car: 08.5 GTI MKv Fav Mod: 18x8 Location: ma & ri Posts: 6,706 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (21)	Re: Racing 1/8 or 1/4 mile if you live near one! no walls to hit!

05-04-2008, 12:14 PM	#8
tuffsti Amateur STI Driver Car: Java Black 04 STi Fav Mod: strip out interior install rollcage! Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 8 Join Date: Apr 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Racing get a helmet and go out and rally it in somewhere u know no ones gonna drive right into you a lake bed maybe or the desert just take a buddy have and have fun

05-04-2008, 04:03 PM	#9
CGMDan Spec C Club Car: '05 CGM STi Fav Mod: What's RCE made lately? Location: Beaverton, Or Posts: 1,459 Join Date: Nov 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Racing Harlan Pepper had it right. Check the tracks websites. Which for you is Pacific Raceways in Kent, PIR down in Portland, and possibly Mission in BC. Nasa doesn't exist yet in the NW. I know PIR's website Portland International Raceway - Official Home Page has the links for the car clubs.

05-04-2008, 04:35 PM	#11
fry_ed Junior STI Driver Fav Mod: student Location: Los Angeles Posts: 191 Join Date: Feb 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Racing Highly recommend the "Proformance" one-day course @ Pacific Raceway

05-04-2008, 04:43 PM	#12
boxtwo Gold Member Car: 07 OBP STi Fav Mod: Venison front Bumper mod Location: Pennsyltucky Posts: 1,399 Join Date: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Racing HPDE FTW!!! So much fun and so much to learn! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.