BMW CCA Watkins Glen

e92doc · 07-31-2012, 07:38 PM

Just wondering if any one is going to Watkins in September for the driving school. I'll be there for my first track event and in the M3 and my wife will be there in the 335. Anyone else going or have any tips?

NYC Drifter · 07-31-2012, 07:40 PM

Probably will go. See you there!

Doc V. · 07-31-2012, 08:35 PM

http://www.gvc-bmwcca.org/DrivingSch...hronicles.aspx

paradocs98 · 07-31-2012, 08:54 PM

You're picking a legendary track for your first experience--nice job! Is your wife driving as well in the 335i? If so, good for her.

I was just there earlier this month for my third time. I absolutely love the place. Totally worth the 5-hour drive.

Enjoy it, relax, check your ego at the door, listen to your instructor, and have a great time. You'll soon find yourself planning time away from the hospital to coordinate with track events.

e92doc · 07-31-2012, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc V.

http://www.gvc-bmwcca.org/DrivingSch...hronicles.aspx

That was exactly what I needed. Thank you!!

Already read it once going to go through again and have the wife read it a few times as well.

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Originally Posted by paradocs98

You're picking a legendary track for your first experience--nice job! Is your wife driving as well in the 335i? If so, good for her.

I was just there earlier this month for my third time. I absolutely love the place. Totally worth the 5-hour drive.

Enjoy it, relax, check your ego at the door, listen to your instructor, and have a great time. You'll soon find yourself planning time away from the hospital to coordinate with track events.

I have really looking forward to this experience- I planned my vacation once the CCA came out with thier schedule. Honestly the driving school is why I wanted an M3 so bad that way I could enjoy the tract even more. My wife is looking forward to this even more than I am (and yes she has our 335 - but next driving school I get the 335 and she gets the M)

DB · 08-01-2012, 07:22 AM

I will be there on the 22 and 23. Based on the people on this thread so far, wondering i if I will be out place without a medical degree

I'm really excited for it. It will be my third track event. At my 1st event, it was nice to meet people from this forum (paradocs and others) and I look forward to meeting some more of you at this one.

arter · 08-01-2012, 07:12 PM

Will be there.
No medical degree, but in the medical business.

What, didn't they tell you that was a requirement to attend this event.
It's in the small print somewhere....

e92doc · 08-01-2012, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by arter

Will be there.
No medical degree, but in the medical business.

What, didn't they tell you that was a requirement to attend this event.
It's in the small print somewhere....

Hey Arter-
I actually met you last year at the CCA Cherry Valley Autocross in Lafayette. I loved your M3. At least if someone goes down there will be a doc int he crowd.

lutfy · 08-01-2012, 10:18 PM

Will be there instructing. See you guys out there. Its a fun track

Lutfy

arter · 08-01-2012, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by e92doc

Hey Arter-
I actually met you last year at the CCA Cherry Valley Autocross in Lafayette. I loved your M3. At least if someone goes down there will be a doc int he crowd.

You will love being on the track, it is were the M3 shines.....
It takes a couple of sessions to get used to the speed that you
are driving at as a first time beginner, but once you do, it is awesome

arter · 08-04-2012, 09:59 PM

A nice guide to the track that I stole from Gearhead999

COMSCC-WatkinsGlen.pdf

For all the what's wrong pictures, they want you to use all the track, including running out on to the turtles ( rumble strips) at Watkins Glen.
The Club racers go completely over many of them. The hardest one to use is the trackout turtles at turn 9 as the guard rail is only 18" further out

One of the practice session games the GVC uses is to have students ( at 6/10's speed) run completely over all the apex and trackout turtles to get a feel for doing it. Another is going through most of the turns ( not the bus stop or the esses) with 2 cars side by side ( again at 6/10's and they they don't let you do it during the normal sessions). They do encourage late corner passing and also have a game to practice passing in corners. The GVC is a good club to learn at.

Splinterz88 · 08-15-2012, 01:16 PM

If you are going with GVC CCA on 9/22 & 9/23 I'll see you there.

DB · 09-21-2012, 02:55 PM

Looking forward to hopefully meeting some of you tomorrow

e92doc · 09-21-2012, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DB

Looking forward to hopefully meeting some of you tomorrow

Eric? Did I meet you tonight with your friend who has the 1M?

DB · 09-22-2012, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by e92doc

Eric? Did I meet you tonight with your friend who has the 1M?

Not me. I have a white M3 with gray wheels. Dave

Splinterz88 · 09-22-2012, 04:57 AM

Hi it's Art with the black 1m. I'm not sure if Eric is on the forums. See you out there in a bit

DB · 09-24-2012, 09:21 AM

Good to see you again Art. e92doc: I'm pretty sure I saw your car and the 335 (both in my group) but I did not get the chance to meet you. What a great track...lots of fun. I'm sure I'll see some of you again soon.

e92doc · 09-24-2012, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DB

Good to see you again Art. e92doc: I'm pretty sure I saw your car and the 335 (both in my group) but I did not get the chance to meet you. What a great track...lots of fun. I'm sure I'll see some of you again soon.

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DB · 09-25-2012, 08:27 AM

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Yes. That's me. Nice picture!

e92doc · 09-28-2012, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Team Plutonium

Mike tracked like a boss! The rain earlier that day would've fucked me over badly... I doubt any instructor would've joined me anyway, not for the faint of heart even in the dry.

Let's do a casual meet before the shitty weather.

Let's do it

When is the big question

StealYourFace · 09-29-2012, 07:01 PM

Whats up doc, was great to meet you and your wife at the event. I think this is your car in this pic with mine.
Was a great weekend despite the wetness on Saturday. I wish I could do the porsche cca next week, but I am running a new branch starting this week so the timing is poor.

There's always next year/
Take care

e92doc · 09-29-2012, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by StealYourFace

Whats up doc, was great to meet you and your wife at the event. I think this is your car in this pic with mine.
Was a great weekend despite the wetness on Saturday. I wish I could do the porsche cca next week, but I am running a new branch starting this week so the timing is poor.

There's always next year/
Take care

It's was great to meet you too- and we definitely should do another one together next year, I like that pic and that was me behind you . I'm not going to be able to make it either to the PCC event- cant really miss work with out a long ahead of time notice. Good luck with the new branch
Mike

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arter collecting toys 41 Rep 810 Posts Drives: M3 MCB Join Date: May 2008 Location: rochester, ny iTrader: (1)	Will be there. No medical degree, but in the medical business. What, didn't they tell you that was a requirement to attend this event. It's in the small print somewhere.... __________________ 2011 e92 M3 Monte Carlo Blue ESS 535 - gone but not forgotten 2015 cayman GTS - new toy 2006 SLK 55 AMG sold
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arter collecting toys 41 Rep 810 Posts Drives: M3 MCB Join Date: May 2008 Location: rochester, ny iTrader: (1)	A nice guide to the track that I stole from Gearhead999 COMSCC-WatkinsGlen.pdf For all the what's wrong pictures, they want you to use all the track, including running out on to the turtles ( rumble strips) at Watkins Glen. The Club racers go completely over many of them. The hardest one to use is the trackout turtles at turn 9 as the guard rail is only 18" further out One of the practice session games the GVC uses is to have students ( at 6/10's speed) run completely over all the apex and trackout turtles to get a feel for doing it. Another is going through most of the turns ( not the bus stop or the esses) with 2 cars side by side ( again at 6/10's and they they don't let you do it during the normal sessions). They do encourage late corner passing and also have a game to practice passing in corners. The GVC is a good club to learn at. __________________ 2011 e92 M3 Monte Carlo Blue ESS 535 - gone but not forgotten 2015 cayman GTS - new toy 2006 SLK 55 AMG sold Last edited by arter; 08-04-2012 at 10:15 PM..
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DB M3/Raptor 48 Rep 302 Posts Drives: to the track Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: near Philly iTrader: (2)	Good to see you again Art. e92doc: I'm pretty sure I saw your car and the 335 (both in my group) but I did not get the chance to meet you. What a great track...lots of fun. I'm sure I'll see some of you again soon.
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StealYourFace Lieutenant Colonel 261 Rep 1,794 Posts Drives: F30 328i M 6mt, E36 M3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Shakedown Street, Buffalo NY iTrader: (1)	Whats up doc, was great to meet you and your wife at the event. I think this is your car in this pic with mine. Was a great weekend despite the wetness on Saturday. I wish I could do the porsche cca next week, but I am running a new branch starting this week so the timing is poor. There's always next year/ Take care Last edited by StealYourFace; 09-29-2012 at 08:20 PM..
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