ROLL-CALL: NJ BMW CCA HDPE on October 26th

MTROIS · 08-29-2009, 01:57 PM

Guys, I am thinking of registering for this 1-day event at the NJMotorsport in Millvile. Anybody else planning on going there?

von_zoom · 08-29-2009, 06:05 PM

Probably will be at Mid Ohio that week end
vz

MTROIS · 08-30-2009, 10:49 AM

I have no clue how my post ended up being a 'sticky'?!?!?

Sorry guys...

lucid · 08-30-2009, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MTROIS

I have no clue how my post ended up being a 'sticky'?!?!?

Sorry guys...

I made it a sticky.

Making track event roll-calls stickies provides more visibility for the event within the track section. That way folks don't need to bump their invitation or roll-call threads. The intention is to connect forum members. I'll unstick it after it is over.

I am thinking about showing up at NJMP by the way. It would be good to see you again.

MTROIS · 08-31-2009, 08:26 PM

Great to read from you Lucid!!

OK, I just registered!

I hope to see you there too but I am sure that we will be in touch before that via PM or other.

Take care!

midlifecrisis · 09-02-2009, 08:26 PM

I'll be there, but I'm not sure which car I'm bringing. I just picked up a '91 325 iX for my daughter, and I'm toying with the idea of bringing it. I just did 3 days with the CCA at Lightning in the e46 328i, so maybe I'll switch. I just put new tires on the M3 and I want them to last. As much as I'd like to try it on this track, it'll probably stay in the garage.

This track got rave reviews from the DelVal/NJ CCA attendees. Fast and fun to drive.

See you there!

skierman64 · 09-02-2009, 09:19 PM

Since it's a one day event and discounted to first timers ($125 total) I'm trying to talk some guys at work into doing this event. One has a Vette C6, One has a Volvo V70R, One has a C6 Z-06, and my boss has a E46 M3. We'll see if any of them sign up.

I'm not sure if they'll let me run or not, but I might look into it. I have about 21 driver school days.

MTROIS, I thought you were trying to sell your car?

MTROIS · 09-02-2009, 09:28 PM

Hi skier!!

SELL MY CAR?!?!?!?!?

Where from did you get this info??? No way...absolutely not, I am loving it too much!!

Anyhow, just to let you know, this HPDE will be similar to any other with three groups: novices, intermediate and advanced. Here is an extract of an email exchange I had with the Chair of the event, Jeff White a few days ago:

"As to our October event, our original intent was to have 4 student run groups rather than the usual 3 so that the true novices have their own group. What has amazed me is the incredible response we are having from this group of people. Given the response, it is now possible that we will have 2 of the 4 groups devoted to novices and the other two groups for more experienced drivers. If we end up in this latter scenario, we will have to divide up our experienced drivers between the two available groups."

So I see absolutely no reason why you, skier, could not join us!

Hope to see you, lucid and may be others there!

MTROIS · 09-02-2009, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by midlifecrisis

I'll be there, but I'm not sure which car I'm bringing. I just picked up a '91 325 iX for my daughter, and I'm toying with the idea of bringing it. I just did 3 days with the CCA at Lightning in the e46 328i, so maybe I'll switch. I just put new tires on the M3 and I want them to last. As much as I'd like to try it on this track, it'll probably stay in the garage.

This track got rave reviews from the DelVal/NJ CCA attendees. Fast and fun to drive.

See you there!

Hi Midlife! How are you??!

So, are you saying that this track is well suited for the e92 M Power? I was worried that it was very short with lots of 'slow' portions. Did I confuse it with another track?

skierman64 · 09-02-2009, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by MTROIS

So, are you saying that this track is well suited for the e92 M Power? I was worried that it was very short with lots of 'slow' portions. Did I confuse it with another track?

We were doing 130 at the end of the front stretch in the rain. I wouldn't call this track slow at all.

Here's some video I shot two weeks ago from the right seat of a E90 M3.

http://www.facebook.com/v/147517289195

PS2s are spectacular in the wet.

skierman64 · 09-02-2009, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MTROIS

So I see absolutely no reason why you, skier, could not join us!

Hope to see you, lucid and may be others there!

Sorry about the confusion on you selling/not selling your car. Must have been another red one.

I think I might sign up.

MTROIS · 09-02-2009, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by skierman64

Sorry about the confusion on you selling/not selling your car. Must have been another red one.

I think I might sign up.

Hope to see you there... and you are local, no?

By the way, is Monsta still around? I think he still has a voucher for a HPDE from back in May...

PS to skier: my car is black, not red. Were you thinking about the one from rldzao??

lucid · 09-03-2009, 04:02 AM

I'm confused. Isn't this event at Lightning? That's not a slow track by any means. I was catching the readline in 4th on the straight and had to shift up to 5th, and getting close to 140 on the other straight, and there is only one potential 2nd gear corner, but it is debatable if going down to 2nd there actually gets you anything.

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MTROIS · 09-03-2009, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by lucid

I'm confused. Isn't this event at Lightning? That's not a slow track by any means. I was catching the readline in 4th on the straight and had to shift up to 5th, and getting close to 140 on the other straight, and there is only one potential 2nd gear corner, but it is debatable if going down to 2nd there actually gets you anything.

No, no, you got it right: it is indeed taking place at Lightning.... my bad!

The description you give seems a little similar to Lime Rock. Anyhow, I look forward to practicing a little bit my heel n' toe there. Let's be in touch?

skierman64 · 09-03-2009, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by MTROIS

Hope to see you there... and you are local, no?

By the way, is Monsta still around? I think he still has a voucher for a HPDE from back in May...

PS to skier: my car is black, not red. Were you thinking about the one from rldzao??

Yes, I'm local...I'm an hour drive to the track. I have a guest room for anyone that lives far away and wants to save some cash on a hotel room.

And yes perhaps I had you confused with rldzao...my bad.

midlifecrisis · 09-03-2009, 04:25 PM

I've described Lightning as kind of like Lime Rock, but flatter, and on steroids. It's about four tenths of a mile longer than LRP, and has a surprising amount of elevation change for south Jersey. Nothing like the uphill and diving turn at LRP, though. Instead of Big Bend, you've got the Lightbulb turn. They both have esses, but at Lightning the esses are kind of a combination of the esses and no name at LRP. The order isn't the same, but they have the same "feel" in places. My top speed is a little higher at Lightning - it's shorter but downhill for most of the way, and you can take turn one at Lightning a little faster than big bend, I think.

If you like LRP, you should like Lightning too.

midlifecrisis · 09-03-2009, 04:34 PM

Hey Skierman, was that "Big Stig" you were riding with at the DelVal/NJ event? I didn't see you there! I must have missed you or didn't recognize you!

monsta · 09-03-2009, 04:53 PM

I'm still here...not sure about signing up for this event...still got Tints & need new tires but I'm holding out buying a new set until I get my RAC's, stock 19's will have snows on this winter...

can I come out w/ a Pcar vert w/ hardtop on it?? Its getting new PS2 mounted tomorrow...

lucid · 09-03-2009, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by monsta

I'm still here...not sure about signing up for this event...still got Tints & need new tires but I'm holding out buying a new set until I get my RAC's, stock 19's will have snows on this winter...

can I come out w/ a Pcar vert w/ hardtop on it?? Its getting new PS2 mounted tomorrow...

Didn't you buy track wheels/tires!???

skierman64 · 09-04-2009, 12:18 AM

I am signed up for this event. I will see you all there. My first event this year in my own car.

Quote:

Originally Posted by midlifecrisis

Hey Skierman, was that "Big Stig" you were riding with at the DelVal/NJ event? I didn't see you there! I must have missed you or didn't recognize you!

Yes that was Big Stig's car I rode in and shot the video. I was only there for about 2 hours on Saturday of the three day weekend. I worked on Friday and Sunday I drove to VA for a evasive driving course paid for by my work. So that weekend was bad for me. Midlife, which car was yours?

Quote:

Originally Posted by monsta

I'm still here...not sure about signing up for this event...still got Tints & need new tires but I'm holding out buying a new set until I get my RAC's, stock 19's will have snows on this winter...

can I come out w/ a Pcar vert w/ hardtop on it?? Its getting new PS2 mounted tomorrow...

Monsta, worn out tires are the best (unless it rains), less tread = more dry grip. And no, a removable hardtop is a no go with the BMWCCA. I think they say the car must have either a fixed B pillar or a race approved roll cage if it's a vert.

midlifecrisis · 09-04-2009, 04:40 AM

I was in my Orient Blue E46 328i sedan. Probably about the lowest power to weight ratio in the green group, but I had a blast and won't have to buy expensive wear parts for the M3. With two kids still in college, I'm on an E46 budget for the next few years.

MTROIS · 09-04-2009, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by skierman64

I am signed up for this event. I will see you all there. My first event this year in my own car.

Great news skierman!! Really looking forward to seeing you again.

Looks like we are starting to have a little group of forum members there...

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midlifecrisis Major 807 Rep 1,209 Posts Drives: 2017 X5 35d, 2019 230i X Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	I'll be there, but I'm not sure which car I'm bringing. I just picked up a '91 325 iX for my daughter, and I'm toying with the idea of bringing it. I just did 3 days with the CCA at Lightning in the e46 328i, so maybe I'll switch. I just put new tires on the M3 and I want them to last. As much as I'd like to try it on this track, it'll probably stay in the garage. This track got rave reviews from the DelVal/NJ CCA attendees. Fast and fun to drive. See you there!
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skierman64 Brigadier General 127 Rep 3,071 Posts Drives: E92M3-E46M3-E46Wagon-E89Z4-E36 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Greater St Louis Metro area iTrader: (1) Garage List 1994 325is Race Car [0.00] 2011 BMW Z4 [0.00] 1998 M3 Coupe [0.00] 2008 M3 Coupe [0.00]	Since it's a one day event and discounted to first timers ($125 total) I'm trying to talk some guys at work into doing this event. One has a Vette C6, One has a Volvo V70R, One has a C6 Z-06, and my boss has a E46 M3. We'll see if any of them sign up. I'm not sure if they'll let me run or not, but I might look into it. I have about 21 driver school days. MTROIS, I thought you were trying to sell your car? __________________ Invest Wisely...The best mod for your money?? BMWCCA high performance driver's school. The mod that lasts a lifetime and improves the performance of any car you drive[/LEFT]
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MTROIS Major 188 Rep 1,153 Posts Drives: on the wrong side of the Ocean Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New Jersey, USA iTrader: (0)	Hi skier!! SELL MY CAR?!?!?!?!? Where from did you get this info??? No way...absolutely not, I am loving it too much!! Anyhow, just to let you know, this HPDE will be similar to any other with three groups: novices, intermediate and advanced. Here is an extract of an email exchange I had with the Chair of the event, Jeff White a few days ago: "As to our October event, our original intent was to have 4 student run groups rather than the usual 3 so that the true novices have their own group. What has amazed me is the incredible response we are having from this group of people. Given the response, it is now possible that we will have 2 of the 4 groups devoted to novices and the other two groups for more experienced drivers. If we end up in this latter scenario, we will have to divide up our experienced drivers between the two available groups." So I see absolutely no reason why you, skier, could not join us! Hope to see you, lucid and may be others there! __________________ 2019 M2C MT (ED + PCD) \| 2008 M3 Coupé MT \| 1995 M3 LTW MT \| BMW CCA HPDE Instructor
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lucid Major General 374 Rep 8,033 Posts Drives: E30 M3; Expedition Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I'm confused. Isn't this event at Lightning? That's not a slow track by any means. I was catching the readline in 4th on the straight and had to shift up to 5th, and getting close to 140 on the other straight, and there is only one potential 2nd gear corner, but it is debatable if going down to 2nd there actually gets you anything. [u2b]<object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/EEABPsCHS8s&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/EEABPsCHS8s&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object> [/u2b] __________________
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midlifecrisis Major 807 Rep 1,209 Posts Drives: 2017 X5 35d, 2019 230i X Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	I've described Lightning as kind of like Lime Rock, but flatter, and on steroids. It's about four tenths of a mile longer than LRP, and has a surprising amount of elevation change for south Jersey. Nothing like the uphill and diving turn at LRP, though. Instead of Big Bend, you've got the Lightbulb turn. They both have esses, but at Lightning the esses are kind of a combination of the esses and no name at LRP. The order isn't the same, but they have the same "feel" in places. My top speed is a little higher at Lightning - it's shorter but downhill for most of the way, and you can take turn one at Lightning a little faster than big bend, I think. If you like LRP, you should like Lightning too.
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midlifecrisis Major 807 Rep 1,209 Posts Drives: 2017 X5 35d, 2019 230i X Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Hey Skierman, was that "Big Stig" you were riding with at the DelVal/NJ event? I didn't see you there! I must have missed you or didn't recognize you!
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monsta Brigadier General 218 Rep 3,592 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bergen County, NJ/Y.O, NY iTrader: (2)	I'm still here...not sure about signing up for this event...still got Tints & need new tires but I'm holding out buying a new set until I get my RAC's, stock 19's will have snows on this winter... can I come out w/ a Pcar vert w/ hardtop on it?? Its getting new PS2 mounted tomorrow... __________________ '08 E92 M3 6MT \| IB \| FR \| RAC RG63's \| VRS Ti Exhaust \| Fabspeed HFC & Xpipe '09 X5 35d SG/SB '11 X3 28i AW/CN/FW (wife's car
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midlifecrisis Major 807 Rep 1,209 Posts Drives: 2017 X5 35d, 2019 230i X Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	I was in my Orient Blue E46 328i sedan. Probably about the lowest power to weight ratio in the green group, but I had a blast and won't have to buy expensive wear parts for the M3. With two kids still in college, I'm on an E46 budget for the next few years.
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