Cal Speedway Driving School - Sept 27

slikk66 · 07-30-2008, 01:34 PM

Anyone going? I haven't seen a for-sure representation of the track layout but I think it's going to be the one below. Has anyone driven it before, how is it?

The price for this weekend is $600 with the 2 day discount, Buttonwillow was only $430 for both days, and I think that track looked like much more fun. I was curious if anyone had any input/comments on this track. I will most likely be going for sure if anyone else is, let me know! I'll be trying my on-the-cheap track setup ( staggered 18's with BFG R1's off craigslist, $900 total )

sayemthree · 08-01-2008, 03:20 AM

yes - but you have the wrong layout shown - they will use the ROval.

Herms · 08-01-2008, 03:35 AM

where can I sign up?

sayemthree · 08-01-2008, 01:07 PM

http://www.bmwclubla.org/

slikk66 · 08-01-2008, 01:44 PM

Is the ROval this one? that will be sweet if it is... I wonder how fast can get it on that big curve... nice.

sayemthree · 08-01-2008, 01:57 PM

yes - thats it. its awesome. the facilities are impresive too. there are many covered pit garages avail for free. its a very unique experience to drive on the banked oval. in my e46 M3 a coult hit about 140 mph on the front straight. but they put in a chicane out of cones so you dont go into turn one on the banking at over 140. slows you down to about 80 and then you can hit 130+ again before coming back on to the infeild.

Saturday, September 27 - Sunday, September 28: DRIVING SCHOOL - California Speedway

cchan · 08-01-2008, 11:20 PM

Very nice facilities, and I agree that driving on the banking is neat to try. Some will say that the infield part isn't as interesting as other tracks in that it is flat and isn't as "technical" in complexity compared with other tracks. Also requires solid brakes.

sayemthree · 08-06-2008, 02:19 AM

btt

slikk66 · 09-23-2008, 05:36 PM

comin up quick! any others signed up yet?

sayemthree · 09-23-2008, 10:56 PM

i think theres some e90post guys.

slikk66 · 09-30-2008, 04:50 PM

This event was awesome! If anyone is contemplating going, you should. It was my first time and I had a blast... I definitely feel like a better driver. Not to mention, top speed on the straight was approaching 140 for myself, and that was in the D group.

It was amazing to see what these cars can do... I was taken on "a nice drive" Saturday morning that was truly impressive. If anyone is wondering, sayemthree definitely knows how to get around that track.

Here are some pix!

GT3 Tim · 10-01-2008, 11:00 AM

Awesome guys. I would love to run the Roval!

I saw a vid once of a P-car that spun in the high speed section. Being as your windows have to be down, once he got past sideways, the internal pressure in the car was so great that his windshield blew out, from the inside out. He must of been carrying some serious speed! woo hoo. Luckily, I don't think he hit anything and just had to replace the windshield.

Moral...don't spin on the Roval!

Have fun...wish I could go....

Dascamel · 10-01-2008, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by GT3 Tim

Awesome guys. I would love to run the Roval!

I saw a vid once of a P-car that spun in the high speed section. Being as your windows have to be down, once he got past sideways, the internal pressure in the car was so great that his windshield blew out, from the inside out. He must of been carrying some serious speed! woo hoo. Luckily, I don't think he hit anything and just had to replace the windshield.

Moral...don't spin on the Roval!

Have fun...wish I could go....

Wow! So he popped out his windshield from the internal force/pressure. Crazy.....

sayemthree · 10-02-2008, 10:50 PM

cool pics - I had a blast too!

sayemthree · 10-03-2008, 02:46 AM

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sayemthree · 10-03-2008, 03:09 AM

07-30-2008, 01:34 PM	#1
slikk66 Private Drives: 2008 e92 m3 Coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: burbank, ca Posts: 81 iTrader: (0)	Cal Speedway Driving School - Sept 27 Anyone going? I haven't seen a for-sure representation of the track layout but I think it's going to be the one below. Has anyone driven it before, how is it? The price for this weekend is $600 with the 2 day discount, Buttonwillow was only $430 for both days, and I think that track looked like much more fun. I was curious if anyone had any input/comments on this track. I will most likely be going for sure if anyone else is, let me know! I'll be trying my on-the-cheap track setup ( staggered 18's with BFG R1's off craigslist, $900 total ) __________________ BMW History (what's with the gray?): ----------------- 2003 330 CI - Sterling Gray / Blk Leather - 5 MT 2005 330 CI ZHP - Sparkling Graphite / Blk Alcantara - 6 MT 2008 E92 M3 Coupe (FINALLY) - Space Gray / Blk Leather - 6 MT
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08-01-2008, 01:44 PM	#5
slikk66 Private Drives: 2008 e92 m3 Coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: burbank, ca Posts: 81 iTrader: (0)	Is the ROval this one? that will be sweet if it is... I wonder how fast can get it on that big curve... nice. __________________ BMW History (what's with the gray?): ----------------- 2003 330 CI - Sterling Gray / Blk Leather - 5 MT 2005 330 CI ZHP - Sparkling Graphite / Blk Alcantara - 6 MT 2008 E92 M3 Coupe (FINALLY) - Space Gray / Blk Leather - 6 MT

08-01-2008, 11:20 PM	#7
cchan Private Drives: '09 M3 DCT/'04 GT3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SF Bay, CA Posts: 70 iTrader: (0)	Very nice facilities, and I agree that driving on the banking is neat to try. Some will say that the infield part isn't as interesting as other tracks in that it is flat and isn't as "technical" in complexity compared with other tracks. Also requires solid brakes. __________________ '09 M3 DCT '04 GT3

09-23-2008, 05:36 PM	#9
slikk66 Private Drives: 2008 e92 m3 Coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: burbank, ca Posts: 81 iTrader: (0)	comin up quick! any others signed up yet? __________________ BMW History (what's with the gray?): ----------------- 2003 330 CI - Sterling Gray / Blk Leather - 5 MT 2005 330 CI ZHP - Sparkling Graphite / Blk Alcantara - 6 MT 2008 E92 M3 Coupe (FINALLY) - Space Gray / Blk Leather - 6 MT

09-30-2008, 04:50 PM	#11
slikk66 Private Drives: 2008 e92 m3 Coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: burbank, ca Posts: 81 iTrader: (0)	This event was awesome! If anyone is contemplating going, you should. It was my first time and I had a blast... I definitely feel like a better driver. Not to mention, top speed on the straight was approaching 140 for myself, and that was in the D group. It was amazing to see what these cars can do... I was taken on "a nice drive" Saturday morning that was truly impressive. If anyone is wondering, sayemthree definitely knows how to get around that track. Here are some pix! __________________ BMW History (what's with the gray?): ----------------- 2003 330 CI - Sterling Gray / Blk Leather - 5 MT 2005 330 CI ZHP - Sparkling Graphite / Blk Alcantara - 6 MT 2008 E92 M3 Coupe (FINALLY) - Space Gray / Blk Leather - 6 MT

08-01-2008, 03:20 AM	#2
sayemthree Brigadier General Drives: bmw Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: usa Posts: 4,846 iTrader: (0)	yes - but you have the wrong layout shown - they will use the ROval.

08-01-2008, 03:35 AM	#3
Herms First Lieutenant Drives: '11 Audi S4; '10 Mini Cooper S Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: LA. CA Posts: 392 iTrader: (0)	where can I sign up?

08-01-2008, 01:07 PM	#4
sayemthree Brigadier General Drives: bmw Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: usa Posts: 4,846 iTrader: (0)	http://www.bmwclubla.org/

08-01-2008, 01:57 PM	#6
sayemthree Brigadier General Drives: bmw Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: usa Posts: 4,846 iTrader: (0)	yes - thats it. its awesome. the facilities are impresive too. there are many covered pit garages avail for free. its a very unique experience to drive on the banked oval. in my e46 M3 a coult hit about 140 mph on the front straight. but they put in a chicane out of cones so you dont go into turn one on the banking at over 140. slows you down to about 80 and then you can hit 130+ again before coming back on to the infeild. Saturday, September 27 - Sunday, September 28: DRIVING SCHOOL - California Speedway

08-06-2008, 02:19 AM	#8
sayemthree Brigadier General Drives: bmw Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: usa Posts: 4,846 iTrader: (0)	btt

09-23-2008, 10:56 PM	#10
sayemthree Brigadier General Drives: bmw Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: usa Posts: 4,846 iTrader: (0)	i think theres some e90post guys.

10-01-2008, 11:00 AM	#12
GT3 Tim Moderator Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,865 iTrader: (0)	Awesome guys. I would love to run the Roval! I saw a vid once of a P-car that spun in the high speed section. Being as your windows have to be down, once he got past sideways, the internal pressure in the car was so great that his windshield blew out, from the inside out. He must of been carrying some serious speed! woo hoo. Luckily, I don't think he hit anything and just had to replace the windshield. Moral...don't spin on the Roval! Have fun...wish I could go.... __________________ Tim (apparently likes "3" cars) E90 M3 -- Current ride 2004 GT3 -- Sold 1997 M3/4 -- Sold 1995 M3 -- Sold

10-02-2008, 10:50 PM	#14
sayemthree Brigadier General Drives: bmw Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: usa Posts: 4,846 iTrader: (0)	cool pics - I had a blast too!

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