Willow Springs - Big Willow June 11-12th TRACK DAY

MRSSIIM3 · 06-04-2011, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by xchosun1x

helmet is the bare essential.

other things you might want to bring...

folding chair, tools, sun block, tire pressure guage...the list goes on and on.

its really up to you.

if you are coming with some friends, its nice to divide up the essentials

kk sweet!!

as far as gas is concerned, do i fill her up before i get to the track? or is there gas there?

and lets say my tires are starting to run out of air will i be able to fill them up at the track?

MRSSIIM3 · 06-04-2011, 08:46 PM

another Q, when I sign up, it says group 2-3 mandatory for first time drivers (me)

does that mean after the group instruction training that my day is over? or would i be able to drive afterwards alone?

am i better off signing up for full track day private instructor instead of group?

m3heaven · 06-04-2011, 09:20 PM

There is a gas station very close to the track...only a couple minutes away.

Also to answer your last question no...you have just as much track time as anyone else. It's up to you if you want a private instructor all day.

xchosun1x · 06-04-2011, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by hamama3

kk sweet!!

as far as gas is concerned, do i fill her up before i get to the track? or is there gas there?

and lets say my tires are starting to run out of air will i be able to fill them up at the track?

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Originally Posted by hamama3

another Q, when I sign up, it says group 2-3 mandatory for first time drivers (me)

does that mean after the group instruction training that my day is over? or would i be able to drive afterwards alone?

am i better off signing up for full track day private instructor instead of group?

to answer all of the above...

get gas before the track..having a full tank on a thirsty motor is good.

there are air pumps at the track

only the first session is instructed in a follow the leader type exercise unless you pay for private lessons.

as for getting private lessons, some think its worth it and other don't. It really matters on if you feel comfortable or not. I would recommend that you do the mandatory lesson (group) and later in the day ask an instructor for some help. They are usually really cool and will do it.

m3heaven · 06-04-2011, 09:50 PM

James did you get my text?! Hahaha I don't want to keep bothering you >< I can just do it myself if you let me borrow a small drill bit. I forgot I have a drill at home.

wwjd15 · 06-04-2011, 09:58 PM

I will see you guys on Sunday.

MRSSIIM3 · 06-05-2011, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by xchosun1x

to answer all of the above...

get gas before the track..having a full tank on a thirsty motor is good.

there are air pumps at the track

only the first session is instructed in a follow the leader type exercise unless you pay for private lessons.

as for getting private lessons, some think its worth it and other don't. It really matters on if you feel comfortable or not. I would recommend that you do the mandatory lesson (group) and later in the day ask an instructor for some help. They are usually really cool and will do it.

sweet!! thanks for the advice

are most people on the board going on saturday or sunday? deciding which day i should sign up for

persian54 · 06-06-2011, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by hamama3

sweet!! thanks for the advice

are most people on the board going on saturday or sunday? deciding which day i should sign up for

I'll try both days

if not, sunday for sure.

ManAndMachine · 06-07-2011, 06:01 PM

Im in for Sat..Are passengers allowed with extremespeedtrackevents? Have a friend that would like to come out and get a ride along.

OC3 · 06-07-2011, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by KTM505SX

Im in for Sat..Are passengers allowed with extremespeedtrackevents? Have a friend that would like to come out and get a ride along.

Nice!

I don't think ExtremeSpeedTrackEvents allow passengers other than their instructors.

ManAndMachine · 06-07-2011, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by OC3

Nice!

I don't think ExtremeSpeedTrackEvents allow passengers other than their instructors.

That would have been cool..I have done track days with Open Track racing and passengers were ok with a helmet.

LateBraking · 06-07-2011, 06:51 PM

Looks like everyone is going on the 12th? I haven't signed up yet, since my car isn't yet ready....but how long do I have until to sign up, in case I do decide to go? :\

persian54 · 06-07-2011, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by KTM505SX

That would have been cool..I have done track days with Open Track racing and passengers were ok with a helmet.

You sure it was at Willow Springs?

Last I checked, it's a rule set by Willow Springs that only instructors are allowed to have passengers/ride with drivers.

OC3 · 06-07-2011, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by LateBraking

Looks like everyone is going on the 12th? I haven't signed up yet, since my car isn't yet ready....but how long do I have until to sign up, in case I do decide to go? :\

Some of us are going on the 11th: me, KTM505SX, Ben, and somebody Ben knows from MFest (he drives a E60 M5).

ManAndMachine · 06-07-2011, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by persian54

You sure it was at Willow Springs?

Last I checked, it's a rule set by Willow Springs that only instructors are allowed to have passengers/ride with drivers.

Yep I've had a passenger at willow springs running with Open Track..Must be new rule they've introduced. This was a few years ago. Will post a pic later on when I get home.

OC3 · 06-07-2011, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by persian54

You sure it was at Willow Springs?

Last I checked, it's a rule set by Willow Springs that only instructors are allowed to have passengers/ride with drivers.

Is that rule set by the track operator or by the event organizer?

persian54 · 06-07-2011, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by OC3

Is that rule is set by the track operator or by the event organizer?

I asked Joel and he said it's a rule set by Willow

Also, a few months ago I was going to run with Speed Ventures and they also told me that Willow doesn't allow passengers.

Not sure on the specifics though.

OC3 · 06-07-2011, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by persian54

I asked Joel and he said it's a rule set by Willow

Also, a few months ago I was going to run with Speed Ventures and they also told me that Willow doesn't allow passengers.

Not sure on the specifics though.

10-4

ManAndMachine · 06-08-2011, 03:11 AM

Here is a pic of me driving and friend riding along..circa 2006>new rules FTL

persian54 · 06-10-2011, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by KTM505SX

Here is a pic of me driving and friend riding along..circa 2006>new rules FTL

I think it's cause in America, too many people sue :P

OC3 · 06-11-2011, 10:01 PM

Here's some photos from today @ Big Willow. Had a great time. We missed you James, Sean, Brian, Roy, etc!

Was having too much fun to take any picts of cars on the track.

There may be a video coming, though.
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spdy330 · 06-11-2011, 10:06 PM

Looks like you had fun today guys. Can't believe someone is tracking a brand new M.

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MRSSIIM3 General 157 Rep 1,347 Posts Drives: M4 SO Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (5)	another Q, when I sign up, it says group 2-3 mandatory for first time drivers (me) does that mean after the group instruction training that my day is over? or would i be able to drive afterwards alone? am i better off signing up for full track day private instructor instead of group?
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06-04-2011, 09:20 PM	#113
m3heaven Major 181 Rep 1,245 Posts Drives: 2003.5 E46 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (10)	There is a gas station very close to the track...only a couple minutes away. Also to answer your last question no...you have just as much track time as anyone else. It's up to you if you want a private instructor all day.
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ManAndMachine Lieutenant 25 Rep 596 Posts Drives: G80M3 BG KO, '17 Taco Pro Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Valencia,Ca iTrader: (0)	Im in for Sat..Are passengers allowed with extremespeedtrackevents? Have a friend that would like to come out and get a ride along.
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LateBraking Brigadier General 332 Rep 3,882 Posts Drives: Relatively Quick. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: U.S.A. iTrader: (27)	Looks like everyone is going on the 12th? I haven't signed up yet, since my car isn't yet ready....but how long do I have until to sign up, in case I do decide to go? :\
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ManAndMachine Lieutenant 25 Rep 596 Posts Drives: G80M3 BG KO, '17 Taco Pro Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Valencia,Ca iTrader: (0)	Here is a pic of me driving and friend riding along..circa 2006>new rules FTL
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06-11-2011, 10:01 PM	#131
OC3 Havin' a blast! 125 Rep 4,847 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 E92 Jerez Blk DCT ZCP Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	June 11th @ Big Willow Here's some photos from today @ Big Willow. Had a great time. We missed you James, Sean, Brian, Roy, etc! Was having too much fun to take any picts of cars on the track. There may be a video coming, though. . Attached Images __________________ BRP 1:56 \| CVR 2:01 \| ACS 1:53 \| WSIR 1:34
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spdy330 Major General 534 Rep 6,148 Posts Drives: 05 Tundra, 15 FIT, 17 CRV Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA iTrader: (163)	Looks like you had fun today guys. Can't believe someone is tracking a brand new M. __________________ If you will be purchasing ANY AT&T services online or in store could you mention that you were referred by me? My Employee Referral ID is eo4489. This would be a great help and it costs you nothing, thank you!
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