Who is going to the NCM deal at Spring Mountain in November?

[DennyM]

Just a note ...
According to Roc Linkov, NCM Events Coordinator, registration will open up in early August.
Past events have sold out in less than two hours!

[WB6HRO]

I plan on being there, it's a fun course, my favorite.

It has so many different types of turns, which makes it a good training track. Nothing like braking from 135 MPH for an off camber 180 turn in second gear!

Good technical course, we've attended most of the All Corvette Track days in the last several years.

I talked to Roc when I was at the Museum on the way to the NCCC convention in Nashville and offered to be an instructor.

[Sidewayz]

Hey Oli,
Hopefully I can get registered and will be there. I keep monitoring the registrations so hopefully Ill get lucky. Ive run with you out there before, (actually, to be correct Ive been passed by you. Haha.) You are FAAAAAST.

I cant wait.

Pat

[WB6HRO]

Rumor has it that Aug 7 is when registration will open up for students.

[DennyM]

Mark your calendars:

This from NCM eNews:
"Get Ready For A High Performance Driving Event at Spring Mountain

We are pleased to expand our highly demanded High Performance Driving program with our first-ever West Coast based event. On November 10th and 11th the Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch in Pahrump, NV will be the host site for the Museum’s 6th driving school.

Building on the success of the programs which have been hosted at Carolina Motorsports Park, Putnam Park and Virginia International Raceway, the Museum’s High Performance schools focus on handling and performance driving, and put safety first as part of the experience. Students will be assigned to run groups based on their level of experience, from totally new beginners to the very experienced advanced drivers. Students will have as much as 2 hours of class and 3-4 hours of track time over the 2 day event. Students who are not solo qualified will have an instructor in the car with them at all times on the track. All participants will get a full two days of track experience, an event shirt, lanyard & credential and dinner on the first evening of the event. The cost to participate is $435 for NCM Members and non-members can participate for a fee of $485, which includes a one-year membership.

Registration will open via our website on August 7th, 2007 at 8:00 a.m. CT. Our driving events fill quickly, so get ready to reserve your spot. For more information or questions, contact NCM Events Manager, Roc Linkov at: roc@corvettemuseum.com "

[mjustmike]

Yep, I received the email this morning.....you beat to it posting the info for Aug 7th.
I'm going to scrape around a bit and check the calendar for vacation time.....hmmmmm......

[02e.tckt]

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

Hi Janet;

I presume the NCM event is not an event for us regulars at the track. Is this so?

Ron

[DennyM]

Originally Posted by 02e.tckt

Hi Janet;
I presume the NCM event is not an event for us regulars at the track. Is this so?
Ron

Ron ... See post 20 above.

There were quite a few "regulars" at VIR (folks who call the track "home" ) and quite a few C6Z06's, spread across all run groups.
I ran the Black (advanced) group and we had 20 instructors and 15 students in our run group with fairly open passing rules. Several of us got signed off for solo second day ...
IIRC ... you're going out to SM a week ahead of this event ... so this might be pushing it for an old guy ...

... I just turned 65 ... so I'm your biggest cheerleader ... !

[DennyM]

OK, boys and Girls :

Registration will open at 8am CDT on August 7th.
http://www.corvettemuseum.com/regist...PDE/info.shtml

"The huge popularity of this newest NCM program coupled with the limited number of students that an event can accommodate means that schools fill extremely quickly, sometimes within 2 hours of registration opening. Therefore it is vital to be signed on to NCM eNews to get the earliest advance notice of live registration."

[Janet Curran]

Originally Posted by 02e.tckt

Hi Janet;

I presume the NCM event is not an event for us regulars at the track. Is this so?

Ron

Ron, as DennyM said, the NCM runs different run groups, so you & Nancy should each find a group that fits you. It should be a great time. Remember it is 6 AM California time when the NCM opens this event, so get up early.
Janet

[Cloaked]

I want to go to this event it sounds like it's going to be the place to be, but due to scheduling issues I'm not going to make it. I hope they "NCM" do it again next year. Lastly someone of you take post up some pic and video of the event for us that couldn't make the trip.

[mjustmike]

Originally Posted by Cloaked

I want to go to this event it sounds like it's going to be the place to be, but due to scheduling issues I'm not going to make it. I hope they "NCM" do it again next year. Lastly someone of you take post up some pic and video of the event for us that couldn't make the trip.

Yeah me too....looks like I'll be hoping for next year.
Really hope someone gets some pics and/ or video.....that would be very

[DennyM]

If you don't get the NCM ENews ...
Quote:
"Limited Slots Available for Driving School at Spring Mountain

On November 10th and 11th the Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch in Pahrump, NV will be the host site for the Museum’s 6th driving school – and a limited number of slots are open and won’t last long.

Our High Performance schools focus on handling and performance driving, and put safety first as part of the experience. Students will be assigned to run groups based on their level of experience, from totally new beginners to the very experienced advanced drivers. All participants will get a full two days of track experience, an event shirt, lanyard & credential and dinner on the first evening of the event. The cost to participate is $435 for NCM Members and non-members can participate for a fee of $485, which includes a one-year membership. For more information and to reserve your spot, click here: http://www.corvettemuseum.com/regist...PDE/info.shtml " EndQuote

[Olitho]

Howdy Track Addicts:

I have been missing this site the last couple of weeks due to travel, work and prepping my car for the run-offs.

Anyway, we have a NCM track day coming up in November at Spring Mountain. We started a new club in southern California for track addicts. One of the things we are trying to do is figure out who is going to Spring Mountain in November.

Go to this link and put your name in and some basic info on your car if you are going. When you are there, you can see who else has posted their name as attending.

http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group...portRows&tbl=1

[DennyM]

Oli ... Good deal!
You might email Roc or Adam at the NCM and see if they have information they can share with you.