Track Event Monticello Ny 4/24/10 Lets Go Kill It!!!!

[skierman64]

How much was the trackacardia event? The website only says "sold out". I was there last weekend with the BMWCCA, it's an awesome track with a good mix of high speed and technical sections. It's actually more technical than I expected. Have fun guys.

[Echo M3]

Originally Posted by Jlnike

you guys wanna all meet somewhere next saturday morning and take the ride up together.... it will have to be early of course.

I was thinking like the dunkin donuts off exit 6a on 684.... let me know if you guys are down i also have 2 other m's rolling up there with me so it would be a nice group.



Can;t wait lets pray for sunshine! and a safe return home with all our cars and body's in 1 peice!

Great idea, but unfortunately that's well out of the way for us city dwellers. See you guys at the track!

Btw - it looks like it's supposed to drizzle saturday, so I guess we're in for some slippery fun.

[skierman64]

Originally Posted by pman10

Btw - it looks like it's supposed to drizzle saturday, so I guess we're in for some slippery fun.

Be careful there in the rain. The track doesn't seem a gritty (grippy) as some of the other new tracks, such as NJMP. I'm sure that makes it easier on tires but the overall grip is lower and I'd think that would carry over to a wet track as well. The good thing is, since the track is new there won't be a smooth/buffed dry line that you'll have to avoid. I'd think the dry line and wet line will be similar depending on where ponding occurs.

[Echo M3]

Originally Posted by skierman64

Be careful there in the rain. The track doesn't seem a gritty (grippy) as some of the other new tracks, such as NJMP. I'm sure that makes it easier on tires but the overall grip is lower and I'd think that would carry over to a wet track as well. The good thing is, since the track is new there won't be a smooth/buffed dry line that you'll have to avoid. I'd think the dry line and wet line will be similar depending on where ponding occurs.

Interesting, thanks for the advice! Great video btw, the track looks like a heck of alot of fun. Hopefully it won't rain at all, but if it does it should be a great learning experience, as long as none of us end up in the barriers

[Jlnike]

how are you city dwellers planning on getting there 87?

and also what time do you think your gonna start the journey... from westchester i have to leave my house at 5:30 google maps says

[wuyichao]

me and my friend's M3 are gonna be heading there on the 23rd. We dont feel like getting up at 4 in the morning and drive there.

[skierman64]

Originally Posted by wuyichao

me and my friend's M3 are gonna be heading there on the 23rd. We dont feel like getting up at 4 in the morning and drive there.

I'm not sure if you have made hotel reservations already or not, but I stayed at the Super 8 in Monticello. It's a 2 star motel but it was clean, the bed was comfy and they have wireless for free. I stayed in room 219 and the wireless signal was weak, so if you want to use your laptop, don't stay in/near that room. Also if you call them or go direct to them and tell them you're with the Monticello Motor Club you can get a discount. I made my reservation through Orbitz, so I paid a little more.

I would certainly stay there again.

[wuyichao]

Originally Posted by skierman64

I'm not sure if you have made hotel reservations already or not, but I stayed at the Super 8 in Monticello. It's a 2 star motel but it was clean, the bed was comfy and they have wireless for free. I stayed in room 219 and the wireless signal was weak, so if you want to use your laptop, don't stay in/near that room. Also if you call them or go direct to them and tell them you're with the Monticello Motor Club you can get a discount. I made my reservation through Orbitz, so I paid a little more.

I would certainly stay there again.

me and my friend are going to stay at the same hotel. i booked through hotel.com cuz i can get the 1 hotel free for 10 bookings. Anyway, thanks for the heads up, and park your car with us!

[drft92]

Well I'm glad this is coming together well....I will spend the night at a friends house in Middletown NY so I'm just 10 minutes from Monticello. I'm very excited to meet all of you! I will be in a white e92 M3 with anthracite RAC RG63's you can't miss me. See you guys very soon!

Ash

[midlifecrisis]

You guys are going to have a blast! This is a fantastic track! Have fun and be safe!

A little more advice - there isn't any cover to speak of - it's kind of wide open and the wind can kick up. If it's a cool day, it will feel downright cold at the track, especially if it isn't sunny. Layered clothing and a windbreaker are essential.

[drft92]

Originally Posted by midlifecrisis

You guys are going to have a blast! This is a fantastic track! Have fun and be safe!

A little more advice - there isn't any cover to speak of - it's kind of wide open and the wind can kick up. If it's a cool day, it will feel downright cold at the track, especially if it isn't sunny. Layered clothing and a windbreaker are essential.

Is there an indoor facility if we bring a guest?

[midlifecrisis]

As of last Monday, there was only a big platform tent, like hospitality tents at golf tournaments. There were tables and chairs inside, and a seperate classroom. It's shelter, but there's no view of the track.

The restrooms were on a trailer. Fanciest portajon I ever saw. It was so nice several of us wanted to hook the thing up and tow it home.

Food was served from under a pop-up shelter - burgers and dogs, etc. It was only open during mid-day. People ate at picnic tables outside or in the tent.

As for viewing from trackside, there are several good spots. I have to say, I've never seen better landscaping at any racetrack. Manicured lawns and shrubbery along the outside of the concrete barrier make this place look more like a park than a racetrack in some spots.

[skierman64]

The tent has HVAC.

[Jlnike]

Did anyone find those photographers they had there online...the website they handed out doesn't work. I really wanted to get some of those photos.

????
AWOL Media they went by. Supposedly they had great shots of everyones rides wish i had a telephone #

[themadhatter]

Originally Posted by Jlnike

Did anyone find those photographers they had there online...the website they handed out doesn't work. I really wanted to get some of those photos.

????
AWOL Media they went by. Supposedly they had great shots of everyones rides wish i had a telephone #

their website is off-line, any chance a call/e-mail to the event organizers would have their contact info?

[Jlnike]

i sent jon from trackacardia multiple emails with no work back yet

i'm sure he'll get back to me soon but if someone has his tell # can can call him it was in the welcome packet on his card but i lost mine

LETS track those GUYS DOWN!

[awolmedia]

Originally Posted by Jlnike

i sent jon from trackacardia multiple emails with no work back yet

i'm sure he'll get back to me soon but if someone has his tell # can can call him it was in the welcome packet on his card but i lost mine

LETS track those GUYS DOWN!

no need to track us down.. we just had some issues w/ a webdesigner we paid to get the site up and running. site wil be up over the next couple days and pictures right after that. sorry for the confussion.

[Jlnike]

ok thanks for getting back to us, can't wait to see the pics and vids. keep me posted if you can on when its up i bet youd get a lot more hits if you speak to jon about linking your site on his.

[awolmedia]

Originally Posted by Jlnike

ok thanks for getting back to us, can't wait to see the pics and vids. keep me posted if you can on when its up i bet youd get a lot more hits if you speak to jon about linking your site on his.

Ya I'm planning on having a link on his site once ours is up, may actually have him send out a email blast letting people know of our mishap and it will be all together this week. But I had to hire a new designer so it will be up as fast as he can work. Again thanks for understanding

[Jlnike]

if its not done shortly any chance you could send me all my stuff privately somehow and i'll send you the money

i was the black m3 sedan with yellow helmet

just dieing to get my hands on the pictures but mostly the videos.

let me know thanks

[Echo M3]

Originally Posted by Jlnike

if its not done shortly any chance you could send me all my stuff privately somehow and i'll send you the money

i was the black m3 sedan with yellow helmet

just dieing to get my hands on the pictures but mostly the videos.

let me know thanks

They took video? And yes, please let us
know when your website is running and you have your photos up.

[wuyichao]

hope you do have a video of my car's exhaust roar