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David Pintaric · 01-12-2003, 07:18 PM

Guys and Gals,

Who is planning on tracking your Z06 nthis year? I am, and would like to coordinate with others from this site. It would be a crying shame to miss another opportunity to hook up with a Z brother.

I plan on hitting Beaverun, Nelson Ledges, Watkins Glen, and maybe Road America. Suggestions are extremely invited.

BTW, connections to these types of events would be helpful. I know of Tracktime, Inc. Carguys, and contacting some of the tracks directly.

Thanks all, looking forward to seeing everyone!

DMP

sconi · 01-12-2003, 07:53 PM

Hi Dave,

Check out the northeast upcoming events section. I posted a thread on Watkins Glen May 5 & 6 that 3 of us are going to make (along with a few Camaro guys). Mark Dickie and I were discussing Mid Ohio, but can't agree on a date as of yet. Didi you go to the TracQuest event at WGI last year?

Dave

**Zippy** · 01-12-2003, 07:57 PM

I'm hoping to do time on Waterford Hills Road Course near Pontiac, MI.
Our local club usually rents it for a day for "driving instruction day." This is where your ride with an experienced racer who provides tips & helps turn quicker laps.

Zippy

xcorvettex · 01-12-2003, 08:01 PM

Hi Dave
Just saw your thread about mid ohio. If you should decide to go and pick a date please drop me an e mail at xcorvettex@aol.com so i can tag along if you dont mind.

David Pintaric · 01-12-2003, 08:05 PM

sconi, I checked out the section you mentioned. I am looking into the 5/5-5/6 dates. I hate doing weekdays, tho'. Even though I own the company, I feel like I should be at work during the week. Oh well. Need to work on that, don't I?

Zip, let me know when your group has a schedule. I would like to participate if that is possible.

Thanks guys.

DMP

mxk116 · 01-13-2003, 02:18 PM

Dave-

See my thread re: Winterfest at Sebring Jan. 23-26. Would love to join like-minded Z06 owners at the track.

Most of the events I participate in are a function of either the Porsche or BWM CCA. We don't currently own a Beemer (I sold my '91 M5 to buy the Z06). However, we do own a Boxster S but that car does not see as much track time as the Z06. I have never been turned down by either car club to participate in an event although they provide advanced info to their membership and these events tend to fill up fast.
Also, living in Youngstown you can get to Nelson Ledges for Fun Dayz. Open lapping, no open wheel cars. You see everything from NASCAR Trucks to Ferraris to Vipers to Nissan Sentra SE-Rs. You get the picture. Tons of fun, diverse cars, most people are there to enjoy the day (although occassionally you get some junior Mario's that can be problematic, but they usually wreck early and are done for the day) and inexpensive (last year it was $100 for the day, gates open at 9am, track opens at 10am, closes at 4pm). While the grounds are, to put it politely, primitive, the track has been repaved in some key areas and is one of the faster 2 mile circuits around. We go there at least 3-4 times per year.
Lastly is ViperDays. I went to an event at Putnam Park last year and it was a hoot. Needless to say, Vipers out the wazoo but next in number were Corvettes (modified coupes or stock Z06s like mine). It was terrific to get on the track with our Viper brethren and go, go, go.
Here's a link, that's me with the 1:21:03 in the unlimited group (they put me in unlimited because I was running Hoosiers)

ViperDays results- Putnam Park

This is one of the most well run events I have had the pleasure of participating in. Although expensive, you get in car telemetry for lap times- I will definitely go back. Nice track too.

Sorry to drone on so long. Keep me posted regarding Watkins Glen or any other event you plan on attending

Adios

jknight · 01-13-2003, 02:53 PM

Tracking the Z is the only reason I bought one. However, it looks like we only have one potential venue in common. I'm signed up and ready to go for Road America.
http://www.speedseekers.com/

The only other place I might see you this year is MAM
http://www.midamericamotorplex.com/

unless you want to come to HPT
http://www.hpt.com

or Hallett
http://www.hallettracing.com/

tsalva · 01-13-2003, 03:53 PM

David.
The BMW CCA does 2 day driving schools at all the tracks (and many more) you noted. I have driven at Nelson Ledges many times with the BMW club.
check out www.bmwcca.org
Each local chapter rents tracks in their state typically for 2 day schools that include 3-4 30 min. track sessions per day. The events are very well organized.
You DO NOT need to own a BMW to be a member or participate in the schools. I have run my M3 and the Z06. The Porsche club also rents tracks for driving schools, but I have no experience with them.
Thomas