PacNW Trackday Roll Call and Coordination Thread..

[w00tw00t]

Starting a common thread for roll calls for track events!

Who's in for Monday, March 4th @ the Ridge ? I'm going!

[Transfer]

How aggressive are these weather warrior days? I have one track day at the Ridge under my belt but I sort of want a casual run at it in my M. I am free Monday and the weather looks right.

I'm planning on March 17 at PR if it doesn't rain.

[w00tw00t]

Originally Posted by Transfer

How aggressive are these weather warrior days? I have one track day at the Ridge under my belt but I sort of want a casual run at it in my M. I am free Monday and the weather looks right.

I'm planning on March 17 at PR if it doesn't rain.

you should sign up. it'll be a great day.

these days are not aggressive! .. just don't expect to find a bunch of noob, inexperienced and cocky novices who are unpredictable and do dumb shit on the track.

Intstead, you'll find intermediate to advanced drivers at these days - which is actually good as they know what they're doing..

as long as you are predictable, can hold your line and are respectful of others around you, you'll be fine!

[Transfer]

I'm working all weekend but as long as I can find time to do my brake pad and fluid change, I'm in. I just don't want to feel like I have to drive at the limit. 8-9/10ths is good enough for me.

[w00tw00t]

Originally Posted by Transfer

I'm working all weekend but as long as I can find time to do my brake pad and fluid change, I'm in. I just don't want to feel like I have to drive at the limit. 8-9/10ths is good enough for me.

see you there! i'll be there in a white m3 in case you decide to sign up..

[Fen335i]

Is that a "Turn 2" event w/Tom Pritchet running the show? I keep getting his emails for winter events at the Ridge...sure seems like a hell of a deal, price wise.

[w00tw00t]

Yep

[PrimeBMW]

I had a good day at Pacific yesterday. The e46 M3 is running great for only its second day! It is a blast to drive........the aero is fun and tricky to get used to. I wish I could get to the Ridge Monday but cant get away for work.

[1MOREMOD]

cant make it!

[w00tw00t]

I will drive a few extra laps just for you two

[Transfer]

I'm signed up for tomorrow. Leaving work in a few minutes and then I have to swap pads and flush the brakes. I hope it goes as expected so I'm not up super late. See you tomorrow. -Judd

[w00tw00t]

Cool. Should I save a spot for you? Look for a white m3....

[Transfer]

Were you there? Great day yesterday and a bunch of M3s. There was a white E92 (someone else), a space gray E92, a silverstone E90, and a few E46s

[PrimeBMW]

Originally Posted by Transfer

Were you there? Great day yesterday and a bunch of M3s. There was a white E92 (someone else), a space gray E92, a silverstone E90, and a few E46s

How many total cars were there?

[Transfer]

Two groups of about 12-15 each plus a bike group.

[Transfer]

Photos courtesy Veritas NW: http://veritasimagerynw.smugmug.com/...4090&k=NDb3DJz

Yours truly:

[w00tw00t]

Originally Posted by Transfer

Photos courtesy Veritas NW: http://veritasimagerynw.smugmug.com/...4090&k=NDb3DJz

Yours truly:

very nice! looks like you had lots of fun!

I didn't end doing this because my wife is not well and I had to head back to take care of her....

[PrimeBMW]

The Audi club is at the Ridge this weekend. Has anyone ran with them lately? How are their passing rules in the advanced group?

I don't know if it was the same group but ran with Audi at ORP early last year. As a group they didn't seem to have the experience other clubs/drivers have. They stuck myself and another friend in the intermediate group for half the day before we moved to advanced. Oh, no passing first session of the day. I would like to avoid being stuck behind slower cars for half a day.
Any feedback?

[1MOREMOD]

Originally Posted by PrimeBMW

The Audi club is at the Ridge this weekend. Has anyone ran with them lately? How are their passing rules in the advanced group?

I don't know if it was the same group but ran with Audi at ORP early last year. As a group they didn't seem to have the experience other clubs/drivers have. They stuck myself and another friend in the intermediate group for half the day before we moved to advanced. Oh, no passing first session of the day. I would like to avoid being stuck behind slower cars for half a day.
Any feedback?

havent run with them but that would suck for you as you can smoke almost every car out there. especially audi newbs.

[kerrit]

Originally Posted by Transfer

Photos courtesy Veritas NW: http://veritasimagerynw.smugmug.com/...4090&k=NDb3DJz

Yours truly:

nice pic.

now please get matte black kidneys and painted reflectors

[Transfer]

Originally Posted by kerrit

nice pic.

now please get matte black kidneys and painted reflectors

Why, so I can spend a bunch of pointless money and look like everyone else?
Tint, reflectors, grill might be in my future but for now I'm more concerned about BBK and track wheels/tires. I enjoy my car by driving it, not by having others telling me how good it looks.

Next track day for me is March 17 at Pacific, weather permitting. Bring your pretty cars out and let's see if we can hit turn 1 at 150.

[urBan_dK]

Nice guys. I'm planning on registering with the S2000 for the June 29th track day at The Ridge. Did the M3 there last year, and it was a hoot couldn't quite touch 150 because I didn't want to brake that late

Pics (not sure if this will work):



A video my friend made:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...&v=EBapBM0doMk
At the beginning of the video you see a big dust cloud. That was me running a C6 Z06 off the track (he would not let me pass so I tailgated him for over half a lap for a point-by and he ran out of skill).

Here are two unedited videos from my car
https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...&v=3kgw5tcbSpU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...&v=sRQ3mYJUfZ4