M3s at this weekends HRS at Sebring

07Z4Mski · 12-06-2008, 08:45 PM

Two of my sons and I did five laps around historic Sebring International Raceway today. I drove my 08 M3 Sedan during the "Track Tour" event at this weekend's HRS (Historic Racing Series).

I assumed this would be a very tame 50 mph or so tour of the 3.7 mile circuit which is composed of straight aways, twisty turns, and one hairpin turn. However, it turned out to be much more aggressive. We hit a top speed of 93mph on the straight aways and had a chance to test the grip of my car on the turns. Wow! We all want to take up racing now.

Attached are some pictures of historic M3 race cars that we took today.

skierman64 · 12-06-2008, 11:48 PM

Join the BMWCCA and go to a HPDE. That will allow you go get your track fix at a reasonable cost in a safe environment with minimal safety equipment investment (a Snell rated helmet).

Cool pics, thanks for sharing.

07Z4Mski · 12-07-2008, 04:10 PM

Thanks Skierman64. I took your advice and just joined BMWCCA.

skierman64 · 12-07-2008, 06:54 PM

Good choice, you'll also get at least $500 off your next new BMW purchase once you are a member for a year.

jamesisel · 12-07-2008, 07:41 PM

COOL!

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07Z4Mski New Member 5 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 10 328xi Sport Wagon, 07 Z4MR Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	M3s at this weekends HRS at Sebring Two of my sons and I did five laps around historic Sebring International Raceway today. I drove my 08 M3 Sedan during the "Track Tour" event at this weekend's HRS (Historic Racing Series). I assumed this would be a very tame 50 mph or so tour of the 3.7 mile circuit which is composed of straight aways, twisty turns, and one hairpin turn. However, it turned out to be much more aggressive. We hit a top speed of 93mph on the straight aways and had a chance to test the grip of my car on the turns. Wow! We all want to take up racing now. Attached are some pictures of historic M3 race cars that we took today.
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07Z4Mski New Member 5 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 10 328xi Sport Wagon, 07 Z4MR Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Thanks Skierman64. I took your advice and just joined BMWCCA.
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