So I've been wanting to try to hit the track and this is the year! I am in the process of signing up for a track event with Mazda Drivers in April. I was just wondering if there are things I should do in advance to prepare. Here a few things I have so far:
1. Finish my battery relocation (bolt it down to meet tech inspection).
2. Buy a helmet.
3. I read the NASA site and they have a list of things to bring a ong.

Anything else that you guys recommend from your experiences? Just wanted to start thinking about it early. Anyone local particapte in HPDE events? Would love to tag along before April and ride with some of the more advanced drivers. I figure just getting used to the environment and riding with someone better will help me. Just thought I would reach out here first. Thanks.

Victor

 

Don't have any information to help you before you go, but i'd love to attend and get photo's of those attending from the area, since i'm not an owner anymore. Oh, and ride-alongs would be nice too if that's possible for those that don't require an instructor.

I know there was another thread about the event, but do you have more details as to location, etc...or a link you could send me?

On a side note---Have you gotten your car back yet?

 

Here's the site of the group I'm planning on going with.
http://www.mazdadrivers.com/

And I'm waiting on some ignition coils so my car is still apart...lol. I think it's been down more this year than actually driven. I'm not planning on doing any mods in 07, just want to enjoy the car finally.

 

I'm planning to come back to VA to participate.

If u have netflix I recommend renting "Skip Barber: Going Faster". It's really old, but the concepts are all there. The book is worth reading too.

 

The single biggest thing: put new brake pads on the car shortly before the event. I didn't when I took my 3rd gen, and I had no front brakes by noon on the second day.

 

You may want to check with the organizers. At the last event that I attended, they would not allow ride-alongs due to insurance restrictions. YMMV

 

Hey guys. I wanted to let everyone know about a track thats about 40 minutes away from me in West Virginia. (No jokes, there are no sheep close to the track). Its the first april and october event for Mazda Drivers.

http://www.summitpoint-raceway.com/

Also Check out VIR which I didnt bother to find the URL for.

For what its worth im actually going to have an event myself in May or August. Check the Events section here in a day or two to get more information.

 

DONE!

thanks. actually have that covered.
when i bought my BBK the guy also threw in a set of axxis race pads, so i was planning on running them at the track.

talked to the wife last night and she wants to come too. just one more hobby for us to do together
the plan is to get her hooked so i can justify all the money i spend on the car!

 

vel, you got some awesome (pricey) mods of your car. any pics or website?
sounds like an insane track machine with those stoptechs and wide ccw's shod with PS cups. got a rollbar and race seats/harness?

 

thank you! no, i just got a little crazy and put the cart before the horse....or was it the chicken before the egg.

i have a couple pics floating around somewhere, but not too many. eventually, i will add a rollbar, race seats/harness. but i want to first get some track time and learn. once my single conversion is done i am planning on taking a TON of pictures so i will post then.

 

Wait there is a track in WVa called Summit Point??!!! Wait, has this been the track that first opened in 1973, yep
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Summit_...torsports_Park

We have all heard of Summit Point.

VIR: http://www.virclub.com/vir/

 

Bring an open mind. Listen to your instructor and remember it is not a race.

 

Speaking of Summit, do you have any idea when they post the FATT schedules? It still says TBD.

 

I dunno I just looked for the FATT schedule too.

I'm really interested in picking a date and trying to get all the RX-7 owners to try and sign up for that date. Last year I went and it was a blast.

If Mazdadrivers goes to Summit Point I'm game. VIR is way too far for me.

If you haven't done any track time, just sign up and come. FATT is perfect since it's basically all instruction and seat time. You need to have your hands on the wheel to really learn in the beginning. The only mods that matter are the cooling mods and temperature gauges. Definitely get an accurate water temp gauge if you don't already.

Dave

 

Thanks Patfat...your awsome! IM new...the track is to me as well.

I have a loose discription of my plans for the event I would like to organize in either May or August. Not sure yet.

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?p=6491615

 

VIR is far but it rules for road racing AND drifting..... i cant wait to go back again

 

Mazdadrivers is going to the shenandoah circuit, which is ok but I prefer the full course. I'm planning to go to 3 or 4 fridays at summit and the mazdadrivers weekend at VIR in June, lets pick a date and try to get a bunch of rx-7's to the track.

 

one other question. does anyone know where i can buy a helmet locally? thanks.

 

I got mine from a place called OG Racing in Sterling;

http://www.ogracing.com/

 

Me too, cool guys.

 

sweet, thanks.