Ahah, i was joking about my anger but i have been looking for this for years.

 

That would be so sick to see all G's racing around the track if this happens be sure to take tons of pics

 

too busy driving...no time for pics

 

It's about freaking time Vinh. Been trying to get you out on the track since ... ohhh ... I can't even remember anymore.


Vlad,
I would also stick with using the local racing clubs for track events. It's A LOT less headache (logistically).
I mainly go through Speed Ventures for my tracking needs.
My next event will like be Laguna Seca (around Jan/Feb time frame).

 

Not sure about laguna seca yet. I need some track experience before i can tackle that track.


-Vlad

 

^^^ not necessarily true.

Laguna Seca is arguably one of the easiest track to learn. It is a point and shoot track, so no real tricky transitions you'd find at Willow Springs or Buttonwillow. The famous corkscrew is taken too slow to be tricky, once you learn where to point. But more importantly is the track layout. Most first timers will have no trouble memorizing the 11 turns quickly and that is really the key to having fun - knowing when you're suppose to go w.o. getting lost or relying on the instructors.

Yes Seca can be fast, very fast, but no beginners should be taking unnecessary risks during their first few outings. That goes for any track. Besides, it's far safer than your kamikaze canyon shenanigans.

I've had the pleasure of breaking many fellow G/Z's cherry at Laguna Seca in the past. All agreed it was far less menacing than they thought or told otherwise. All also agreed unanimously that they had a blast as a first timer.

How are them coupe seats doing btw?

 

I guess u are right, I wanna start with a slower and shorter track though to just get the overall feel. I know the laguna seca track by heart from Gran Turismo game.

Coupe seats are great, I would never go back to sedan seats, i have no clue how i dealt with them for 3 years.

 

I wish it was for streets of willow instead of big track....if they have one at streets sometime in the near future, is anyone interested in going? Big track doesn't seem like as much fun for some reason....has anyone run both streets and big track? What did you like better?

 

The "big track" and "streets" are two very different personalities, offering one the opportunity to hone two very different driving styles. Neither are however my local favorites, that would be Buttonwillow, but decent none the less and definitely worth a try at least once.

The big track is a lot like Laguna Seca in that it isn't particularly technical if not for it being a fast track. Big horsepower is easily utilized here. The mere 9 turns is easy to remember for first timers.

Streets of Willow is a technical course. It is smaller than it's big brother, but with twice the turns. Driver skill pays more dividend than sheer horsepower. Smaller cars such as Miatas and S2000s really get into their own here.

Hope that helps.

 

hey clint...

yeah, i remember you and darren trying to get me out. finally i am done with the car show scene...now time to have some real fun.

hopefully i can get to some norcal tracks this yr. would love to run with speedventures some time as well.

every single track offers something different, even the same track in a different configuration or different direction presents different challenges. i'm still at the bottom of the learning curve, but hopefully more track time will move me up.

we've got quite a few people coming, both from this board and the 350z boards. hope to see you guys out there.

 

Good deal Vinh. I'm sure we'll bump heads at the track.

Happy tracking.

 

Cant wait for this ...just need to get my suspension and get it installed quickly...stock shocks and tanabe springs aren't going to cut it

 

Allen Crockett is a buddy of mine and a great instructor.

They constantly organize track events.

 

I am so excited.

 

Did you register already Vlad??