Soo, apparently there's a NASA track day (HPDE, etc) in August...

I suppose if I could scrounge up ~450 bucks (and put another 400 miles on my car, although that obviously wouldn't be a problem if I went!) I would consider going... assuming I could get about 4 days off work.

Any thoughts, ideas, opinions, etc, about the August track day?

If I wanted to go, could I actually get ready for it in a month?

(or is it already full?)

 

$400?? dear lord, i think a better first track day is little talladega

my buddy in his Miata is going to run, and i am prolly going with, but not running my car

 

$349 for the event, not counting your hotel, food and gas.

Tim

 

Yeah, I'd spend at least 80 bucks in gas, plus food, and I'd probably end up camping...

And the day afterward, I'd be moving into my new apartment at school.

 

Im down for an event if my car is running in august. Sheesh it better be.

l8r
Jeremy

 

Man, I reaaaally want to go... but 3 weeks pay is kind of... a lot.

I'd be sooo pissed off if I ran into mechanical troubles that kept me from being able to drive (ie, hesitations, overheating, etc), though... so I guess going without a sorted car is kind of a gamble.

 

Get your car sorted out before you go, you'll be glad you did. I did the March event last year but I missed half the day Sunday when a boost control hose blew off on my FD (which I thought was ready for the track).

I haven't run in August just because it's so hot. Make sure you read the car prep advice on the NASA web site and follow it.

Have Fun!

 

your car still isnt running? jesus! will it be broke in by then? you should come, my and my buddy from work are going

 

A track day at Road Atlanta, first time or not, is way more fun then Little Talledega. Hit 150 on the back straight not even going WOT and you'll be wanting to go back again With the NASA instructors on board, you actually learn something and also during the classes inbetween runs as well. I was going to this one and hoped to take the wife in her RX-8, but it's the same weekend as our trip to Florida. It's worth the money for the experience and fun you'll have.

Tim

 

I was there this weekend for a SCCA thing. That track is a lot of fun. Little tally has nothing on it except it is safer for a less experienced driver. I'll probably go again in October. If you can get out there, I recommend it.

 

you need a better photographer

i am an amatuer photographer, and i will be at the NASA event taking pics,

anybody going to the event, contact me if you want specific pics of your car on the track

 

My photogropher was just a driver in another group . He did fine for free.

 

Better than you at least, cletus. At least I got cars in all of my pics :P

311unity13B - out of curiousity, is your offer for pics free or are you trying to charge money?

 

free of course

PM me with name/number and we will meet up at the event

the only thing i have covered this year was the Sebring 12 Hours in march, and i didnt even try and sell any of my pics, i am just doing it for fun

who knows, maybe one time in the future if i actually get good i can make a little $

 

what date in August is this event?

Holly

 

12-13

Although I'm not sure whether I'd rather buy an M1 Garand or go to Road Atlanta...