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10-02-2009, 09:57 AM | #1 |
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BMWCCA Intensive HPDE at NHMS Oct 9
This is a great event if you can make it to NHMS and want to practice being on the track for more than 25 minutes at a time. The second half of the day ends up being open track, which means you'd get a chance to drive with drivers at different skills levels driving at different speeds if you have not experienced that already (not to the extent that there are beginners on the track). I got the chance to drive with Will Turner on the same track last year--not that I could hold on! He also spoke to us about endurance racing during lunch. I don't know if there is a speaker this time around, but a very good experience overall with tons of track time regardless.
It appears that not a whole lot of people signed up (probably due to the economy and the Friday timing). If you are on the fence, or if you didn't know about it, but would like to make it, this is the time to register so that it won't be cancelled! http://www.boston-bmwcca.org/events/...px?EventID=457
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10-02-2009, 12:04 PM | #2 |
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Echo what you are saying Lucid. I only wish it was closer to where I live. Just too far for me to drive. I have a full plate ahead at VIR this and next month. I plan to air out the E92 in Nov, but again, all in street garb, i.e. tires and brakes.
Have a good time at NHMS, and shoot some vids if possible. vz
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10-02-2009, 06:04 PM | #3 |
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What a great event. That's a lot of seat time in one day.
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Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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10-02-2009, 07:03 PM | #4 |
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Yes, lots of seat time indeed. Among many other things, it teaches you how your can lose focus if you don't focus on being focused.
It appears that I was wrong about the open track thing during the afternoon though. I read the description more carefully, and it says 7x30 min sessions. I'm pretty sure they ran 45 minute sessions last year. The other thing you learn is to to be more aware of what is going around you with people pitting in and out, but I am not sure about the format for this year. I guess I'll find out soon. Folks from the NY area, you can do this!
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10-06-2009, 01:35 PM | #6 |
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Too bad Lucid. That has happened several times this year with various club events. Lack of participation has been a real issue. I plan on running three times in November, and I hope all events will go forward. So far, at VIR, all are still on, and seem to be holding firm -
PCA Nov 6/8 TrackDaze Nov 16/17 Asphalt Ventures Nov 30 Pray, no snow...... vz
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I'll hang the boots/gloves at the end of October and find covered storage for the E30.
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Bring your (ski) boots, and jacket - you have to run with your windows down, and join us. Great event. vz
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