Z06Vette.com - Corvette Z06 Forum - Who is going to the NCM deal at Spring Mountain in November?

Olitho · 07-12-2007, 02:27 PM

I hear it is a HPDE on November 10th and 11th at Srping Mountain.

What are their events like?

Is anyone going?

**DennyM** · 07-12-2007, 02:47 PM

I just did the NCM HPDE at VIR last week.
Summary and links here:
Who's doing NCM HPDE @ VIR 2-3 July?
Best-organized and conducted HPDE event I've been to.
They have established criteria for instructors (good screening) and do a good job of matching instructors to students.

Anyone within an 8 hour drive should seriously consider it ...

From current eNews: "
We are in the process of putting together the first NCM High Performance Driving event taking place at Spring Mountain, in Pahrump, NV. We will be utilizing the track and facilities for the 2 day driving school scheduled for November 10-11.

Students will get approximately 2-hours of classroom instruction and about 4 hours on the track. Students in the beginner through intermediate groups will have an instructor in the car with them while on the track."

XFordGuy · 07-12-2007, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Olitho

I hear it is a HPDE on November 10th and 11th at Srping Mountain.

What are their events like?

Is anyone going?

Any clue which track they are using? The main track is a ball. I've never been on the radical loop part of it.

Subdriver · 07-12-2007, 06:46 PM

Oli,
I've never been there. Seriously tempted to go there and take the Spring Mountain course. Looks like Joe and the guys won't be able to fix my car and it get it out here in time for the Double Regional here in Bremerton on July 28-29. I'd like to get to a DE or two to shake the rust off before attempting to qualify for the Runoffs next year.

Janet Curran · 07-12-2007, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by XFordGuy

Any clue which track they are using? The main track is a ball. I've never been on the radical loop part of it.

The NCM has the full track, either 3.1 or 3.5, whichever they want. It is tentatively set for 3.1, but they can decide at the last minute which way we will set the cones. We are so happy that the NCM will be bringing their very special NCM HPDE to Spring Mountain.

Janet Curran
www.racespringmountain.com
1.877VET4FUN

XFordGuy · 07-12-2007, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Janet Curran

The NCM has the full track, either 3.1 or 3.5, whichever they want. It is tentatively set for 3.1, but they can decide at the last minute which way we will set the cones. We are so happy that the NCM will be bringing their very special NCM HPDE to Spring Mountain.

Janet Curran
www.racespringmountain.com
1.877VET4FUN

Thanks for the info Janet. Anyone within a reasonable range should REALLY consider going. The track is technical and challenging and the facilities and the staff are enormous bonuses.

Being a fairly low speed track is another bonus for people who may be afraid of "hurting their car". The track is incredibly safe and has enormous run off areas (miles of sand in some cases

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Olitho · 07-12-2007, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by XFordGuy

Any clue which track they are using? The main track is a ball. I've never been on the radical loop part of it.

My guess is that they are going to use the 3.1 or 3.5 mile configuration. Either way, those configs utilize the Radical loop. Some people don't really like the super tight sections of the 3.5 mile course, but I like the extreme variety and the extra length. Either way I am good and I am happy with just going there. I hear registration fills up quick, so I may be presumptuous about going....

Olitho · 07-12-2007, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Subdriver

Oli,
I've never been there. Seriously tempted to go there and take the Spring Mountain course. Looks like Joe and the guys won't be able to fix my car and it get it out here in time for the Double Regional here in Bremerton on July 28-29. I'd like to get to a DE or two to shake the rust off before attempting to qualify for the Runoffs next year.

How tall are you Brad? I am about 5'10" and 200lbs. If you can fit in my car you can drive it while there. I know that you are more svelt than I am, but if you are not too tall I am sure you can jump right in as long as you don't mind sliding around the seat a bit.

**MikesZ06** · 07-13-2007, 05:56 AM

This sounds like a great event. Wish I could make it

Mike

**mjustmike** · 07-13-2007, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by MikesZ06

This sounds like a great event. Wish I could make it

Mike

I'm with you Mike...

..one of these days!!! I am going to get out to Spring Mountain for sure.

**DennyM** · 07-13-2007, 06:22 AM

Guys and Gals ...
Registration should open "any day now"
In past, registration has sold out "in hours" ... If you miss it, call Roc or Adam at the museum and petition to be added to a waiting list.
If you're thinking about it, sign up for NCM eNews

... link to event and eNews here:
http://www.corvettemuseum.com/regist...PDE/info.shtml

Olitho · 07-13-2007, 06:50 PM

Still no registration up, yet.

I think we need to do some sort of buddy system on this post. The first person who sees registration open up will be a real hero if they PM or e-mail everyone on this thread who says they plan to go.

**DennyM** · 07-13-2007, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Olitho

Still no registration up, yet.

I think we need to do some sort of buddy system on this post. The first person who sees registration open up will be a real hero if they PM or e-mail everyone on this thread who says they plan to go.

I'm not going, but I'm on the "morning coast" and I'll post up when I get the word ... sometimes they put out a heads-up on the listserv.

Olitho · 07-13-2007, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DennyM

I'm not going, but I'm on the "morning coast" and I'll post up when I get the word ... sometimes they put out a heads-up on the listserv.

Thanks Denny!

I got this in my e-mail today:
Instructors Needed for Spring Mountain Driving Event

We are in the process of putting together the first NCM High Performance Driving event taking place at Spring Mountain, in Pahrump, NV. We will be utilizing the track and facilities for the 2 day driving school scheduled for November 10-11.

Students will get approximately 2-hours of classroom instruction and about 4 hours on the track. Students in the beginner through intermediate groups will have an instructor in the car with them while on the track. If you have instructor status with any track organization and would like to participate as an instructor, please contact Roc Linkov, NCM Events Manager, at roc@corvettemuseum.com or 800-538-3883 x162 to provide your driver’s log information.

Stay tuned for more updates on how you can sign up to be a student as part of this exciting driving event!

Subdriver · 07-15-2007, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Olitho

How tall are you Brad? I am about 5'10" and 200lbs. If you can fit in my car you can drive it while there. I know that you are more svelt than I am, but if you are not too tall I am sure you can jump right in as long as you don't mind sliding around the seat a bit.

Oli,
Thanks for the very generous offer, but unfortunately, I'll be at sea this fall.

If I was here, I'd likely have tried to sign up as an instructor for that event. I've instructed for the SCCA HPDE, PCA and Tarheel clubs and always enjoy helping out new drivers.