Which new eastern US track should I add to my 2018 season?

[DreamTime]

Originally Posted by warp10

Any one going to Road Atlanta or AMP please let me know. Would love to meet up.

I will for sure. i just happened upon your build thread this morning and your car looks mind-blowing! I need to see that thing in person! I am doing RA in Sept with Peachtree BMW CCA, but I will likely hit you up before that about AMP.

[BOOF-M3]

Originally Posted by DreamTime

Nice! You will love Road Atlanta. Turn 11 makes my heart skip a beat every time... so exciting! It sounds like you have a fantastic year ahead of you. I look forward to seeing updates about your season!

One day, I will have gone to all of them Oh man... Club Motorsports looks stunning, that is another one I have not heard of before. My long-term list is only growing longer now, but I'm okay with that.

Dude, I will definitely give you a shout before heading to AMP or Road Atlanta. I forgot how close you were, I remember you telling me now. Whenever I am in the ATL area for anything car related I will probably reach out to see if you're around, I know some great BMW people down there. It would be awesome to get the cars together again! Likewise, if you are ever in Greenville let me know!

Mary, give me a shout when you head to Atlanta also, we are only 7 hours away, would love to meet up again with you and Tyler. We will be rooting for you guys in the stands though, no racing for us. Watkins Glen has a great history for racing, that would be my vote for you but I'm going to be selfish and say Sebring as it's fairly close for me to meet you out there. I have a buddy who races his Z3 out there and you would make the trip worth it for Maya, myself and Nicholas.

[ricardofors68]

Originally Posted by MSteve5036

who did you run with and which do you like better for the e9x platform? That is on my list this summer to try

Unfortunately I've never driven a car there, just motorcycles with now defunct nesba and others. I feel that Thunderbolt is better than Lightning as it has more areas to pass, but I enjoyed both courses on smaller cc bikes.

[DreamTime]

Originally Posted by BOOF-M3

Mary, give me a shout when you head to Atlanta also, we are only 7 hours away, would love to meet up again with you and Tyler. We will be rooting for you guys in the stands though, no racing for us. Watkins Glen has a great history for racing, that would be my vote for you but I'm going to be selfish and say Sebring as it's fairly close for me to meet you out there. I have a buddy who races his Z3 out there and you would make the trip worth it for Maya, myself and Nicholas.

I will def check with you before heading to ATL. Don't forget - I'm still trying to work out that trip to FL in spring... By then I should be caught up enough at the office to escape for a quick vacay. I already badly need some beach time.

I almost want to pick Sebring just so I can see you guys!! At this point though, I think it's fair to say WGI is the winner.

[jolette]

Palmer Motorsports Park should be toward the top of your list, it's only been open for a few years so it isn't well know nation wide yet. I have driven evey track in the NE and it quickly became one of my favorites. Super technical and challenging.

[DreamTime]

Originally Posted by jolette

Palmer Motorsports Park should be toward the top of your list, it's only been open for a few years so it isn't well know nation wide yet. I have driven evey track in the NE and it quickly became one of my favorites. Super technical and challenging.

Nice! My list keeps getting better and better, I can't believe there are so many tracks I have never even heard of. This one looks awesome too, thanks! I like technical and challenging, anything that makes me a better driver.

[DreamTime]

It's official, I have picked Watkins Glen. I just ordered this video a friend of mine sent me a link to:

https://www.amazon.com/Speed-Secrets...iving+the+glen

Thanks everyone for your input, I appreciate it!

[inTgr8r]

Originally Posted by DreamTime

It's official, I have picked Watkins Glen. I just ordered this video a friend of mine sent me a link to:

https://www.amazon.com/Speed-Secrets...iving+the+glen

Thanks everyone for your input, I appreciate it!

Excellent!
Have you decided when?

I'll be there with friends June11/12 with Phoenix CMR.


The Falls Motel is where a lot of us track rats stay when at WGI.
Nothing fancy, but clean & close to the track.


Ross Bentley's track walk vid for WGI is also very good.

[SQ13]

East coast tracks have so many walls..

[DreamTime]

Originally Posted by inTgr8r

Excellent!
Have you decided when?

I'll be there with friends June11/12 with Phoenix CMR.


The Falls Motel is where a lot of us track rats stay when at WGI.
Nothing fancy, but clean & close to the track.


Ross Bentley's track walk vid for WGI is also very good.

It looks like the best option for me is probably May 4-6 with ARPCA, the price is right and it works with my schedule.

So.. I’ll be at Barber in April, WGI in May, Road Atlanta in Sept, and VIR in Oct. I’m really happy with the way this turned out

Thanks for the lodging suggestion, that’s one less thing I need to worry about now. And, Ross Bentley is incredible, I need to check that out! Much appreciated!

[DreamTime]

Originally Posted by SQ13

East coast tracks have so many walls..

Lol, it'll keep you on your toes

[admranger]

Originally Posted by SQ13

East coast tracks have so many walls..

Yeah. Don't like those.

[DreamTime]

Yeah, that s***’s intimidating no doubt, especially for someone who just got bumped up to intermediate run groups. It seems like there are all sorts of fears I have to overcome while enjoying this sport, walls in close proximity to the track are for sure one of them

[ec_E92]

Originally Posted by DreamTime

Yeah, that s***’s intimidating no doubt, especially for someone who just got bumped up to intermediate run groups. It seems like there are all sorts of fears I have to overcome while enjoying this sport, walls in close proximity to the track are for sure one of them

It gets easier and everything starts to slow down some. And you learn to relax more and it's easier to focus on your driving line, mirrors, and reading what the car and tires are doing and think less about the "worst case scenario".

Keep it up and sounds like you're doing it right by picking great tracks and doing your homework!

(But yeah... the walls are real)

[CorruptCommie]

Mid-Ohio should be mandatary

[DreamTime]

Originally Posted by ec_E92

It gets easier and everything starts to slow down some. And you learn to relax more and it's easier to focus on your driving line, mirrors, and reading what the car and tires are doing and think less about the "worst case scenario".

Keep it up and sounds like you're doing it right by picking great tracks and doing your homework!

(But yeah... the walls are real)

Great advice, thanks! I am so in love with tracking my M3, and based on my student evaluations (and my own awareness of my progression), I improved a lot during my 1st year. I am beyond excited for year 2!!

Lol, I specifically picked Roebling Road for my first track because of the lack of walls. I was pretty nervous about RA the first time I went, but funny enough, I settled into that track quickly and was super comfortable with it almost immediately. That was the first weekend I really started going fast (for me), and I dominated my run group along with 2 other guys. I was one happy girl

I super appreciate the advice and encouragement! I love this forum!

[DreamTime]

Originally Posted by CorruptCommie

Mid-Ohio should be mandatary

Mid-Ohio looks awesome!! It is definitely near the top of my list. My buddy from Columbus had mentioned us taking a trip up there sometime since it is his home track. Watching that video makes me want to go even more!! Dude, your car sounds amazing 🤤

[admranger]

Originally Posted by DreamTime

Yeah, that s***’s intimidating no doubt, especially for someone who just got bumped up to intermediate run groups. It seems like there are all sorts of fears I have to overcome while enjoying this sport, walls in close proximity to the track are for sure one of them

The worst was Phoenix International...yeah, the NASCAR track. First time I was there was shortly after a guy in an M3 was killed there when he spun and hit the wall on the driver's side. Took the local's advice about not dipping below the white line when running NASCAR 3 and 4 (flat in 4th). After a while you really don't notice the walls unless you have visual references on them that you're using. It's always in the back of your mind, but it just isn't that big of a deal. I ran a 2 hour enduro there once (solo) and the Porsche Cup Cars scared me more than the walls (damn those cup cars were loud!).

[DreamTime]

Originally Posted by admranger

The worst was Phoenix International...yeah, the NASCAR track. First time I was there was shortly after a guy in an M3 was killed there when he spun and hit the wall on the driver's side. Took the local's advice about not dipping below the white line when running NASCAR 3 and 4 (flat in 4th). After a while you really don't notice the walls unless you have visual references on them that you're using. It's always in the back of your mind, but it just isn't that big of a deal. I ran a 2 hour enduro there once (solo) and the Porsche Cup Cars scared me more than the walls (damn those cup cars were loud!).

It is a dangerous sport. A couple weeks ago, a connect I have at the BMW Foundation worked out the opportunity for me to interview legendary old school race car drivers Brian Redman and David Hobbs for my CCA newsletter. When I got there, the guy who was there from Roundel offered for me to sit in on his interview as well. It was seriously unreal, the stories they told!! There were definitely some that did not end well. But there were plenty that turned out amazing. I want to tell more, but I will have to wait until both these articles are published probably...

I can't help myself at this point lol. I am hooked. One thing I really like about the track community - all you guys on these forums and everyone I meet in real life - is that everyone supports each other. I appreciate everything that everyone teaches me about their experiences, I listen to all of it and it encourages me. I want to one day work up to getting my racing license so I can become a club racer. And, watch me drool over some loud ass Porsches... jeez

[ThunderMoose]

Originally Posted by DreamTime

It is a dangerous sport. A couple weeks ago, a connect I have at the BMW Foundation worked out the opportunity for me to interview legendary old school race car drivers Brian Redman and David Hobbs for my CCA newsletter. When I got there, the guy who was there from Roundel offered for me to sit in on his interview as well. It was seriously unreal, the stories they told!! There were definitely some that did not end well. But there were plenty that turned out amazing. I want to tell more, but I will have to wait until both these articles are published probably...

I can't help myself at this point lol. I am hooked. One thing I really like about the track community - all you guys on these forums and everyone I meet in real life - is that everyone supports each other. I appreciate everything that everyone teaches me about their experiences, I listen to all of it and it encourages me. I want to one day work up to getting my racing license so I can become a club racer. And, watch me drool over some loud ass Porsches... jeez

Once you have some more experience seriously consider doing BMWCCA race school, You can do it in street car. It is fun. It is safe. It will give you a good idea of what racing is like and if you want to do it. I did it in 2013 and had a ton of fun.

[DreamTime]

Originally Posted by ThunderMoose

Once you have some more experience seriously consider doing BMWCCA race school, You can do it in street car. It is fun. It is safe. It will give you a good idea of what racing is like and if you want to do it. I did it in 2013 and had a ton of fun.

This is definitely in my plans. I was just talking to a friend of mine on the phone tonight who did a BMWCCA race school at Roebling Road a couple months ago. He loved it. I want to go!! Lol, patience... I know. Experience is good, I have a ways to go

[leo95se]

my standard hitlist includes WGI, LRP (my home track,about an hour away), NJMP, Palmer, tremblant. others too ,but less exciting.
will add club motorsport this year.

if i were you, id do WGI for sure. LRP 2nd.