2007 Road Racing Calendar

[ElusiveIS]

UPDATE:

2007 NASA Northeast Calendar

* March 30-30, Pocono Raceway
* April 17-17, Pocono Raceway
* May 07-08, Watkins Glen International
* May 19-20, BeaveRun Motorsports Complex
* June 02-03, Pocono Raceway
* July 16-17, Watkins Glen International
* July 20-20, Pocono Raceway
* August 03-03, Lime Rock Park, CT
* August 25-25, Pocono Raceway
* September 17-18, Watkins Glen International
* September 29-30, Pocono Raceway
* October 12-12, Watkins Glen International
* October 22-22, Pocono Raceway
* November 08-08, Lime Rock Park, CT


http://www.nasaproracing.com/calendar/northeast.html

..i'll keep checking the site and post the events/schedule when its available.

who is down to go next year?

[BDR]

I like the HPDE event at LimeRock !!

[mikefate]

haha, rich has a red negative rep square. wonder who thats from!


um, im down for a few events. ohio is gonna be seeing a lot fo me this summer.

[BDR]

Yeah I live my life thru NEG internet rep :) who else would neg rep me like I care?

[ElusiveIS]

Ok, 2007 schedule is up..

2007 NASA Northeast Calendar

* March 30-30, Pocono Raceway
* April 17-17, Pocono Raceway
* May 07-08, Watkins Glen International
* May 19-20, BeaveRun Motorsports Complex
* June 02-03, Pocono Raceway
* July 16-17, Watkins Glen International
* July 20-20, Pocono Raceway
* August 03-03, Lime Rock Park, CT
* August 25-25, Pocono Raceway
* September 17-18, Watkins Glen International
* September 29-30, Pocono Raceway
* October 12-12, Watkins Glen International
* October 22-22, Pocono Raceway
* November 08-08, Lime Rock Park, CT

[mikefate]

looks goods. i should be able to make at least 5 this year. any idea on licensing and registration fees?

[ElusiveIS]

Requirements:

* Membership in NASA or a NASA sanctioned club
* Any car in safe operating condition (from Ferrari to Hyundai)
* Mufflers. Different tracks have different sound policies
* Roll bars in convertible autos
* Seat belts in good working order
* State driver's license
* Long sleeve shirt and pants (cotton is great)
* A helmet
* Knowledge of the Club Codes and Regulations
* At least 18 years of age (16 w/parental consent)

How to join - https://www.nasaproracing.com/joinrenew.html
(1 Year NASA Membership $40)

[ElusiveIS]

HPDE
If you are interested in learning the basics of High Performance Driving, or simply want to drive your car on a racetrack in a controlled and professionally staffed environment, then HPDE is for you. HPDE gives drivers a chance to test their skills and learn from NASA’s cadre of experienced instructors in a venue designed for safe spirited driving far away from the risks present on the street. NASA’s HPDE program has become the standard for the “open track” industry and features multiple skill levels to ensure that drivers are able to enjoy a safe and fun day at the track.

NASA Forums - http://www.nasaforums.com/

NASA NE - http://www.nasanortheast.org/

[mikefate]

^i certainly wouldnt mind a weekend or two with the training/beginner classes. regardless of the fact ive been driving for over 10 years, id still like a course with suggestions and keys to safe track driving.

[ElusiveIS]

wanna shoot for * June 02-03, Pocono Raceway??

06/02/2007 HPDE $240.00
06/03/2007 HPDE $240.00

[ElusiveIS]

so.. anyone interested? need to get a checklist going of what we need for the day/weekend.

on the top of my list..

- helmet
- radio (can rent @ the track i think; so you and intructor can communicate)
- racing gloves/shoes
- 2nd set of tires/wheels
- check: rotors/pads
- food/drinks/cooler
- tools

for anyone who has done this, pls add from your experience on what we can expect and what things to bring. :)

[ElusiveIS]

anyone know anything about alignment? any recommended shops?

seems...

-1.25 camber front
-1.00 camber rear

0 toe all around

is a good start.

[mikefate]

eric, i may flat bed my car there depending where we go. that way i can also keep all tools and tires, etc in the truck for security. plus we can sleep in that bish if we had to.

[ElusiveIS]

does the FJ have a hitch? i might be able to borrow a trailer from Mo (guy who towed peters car to SRT last year).. he might be even selling it. you interested?

[mikefate]

i have no where to keep it. i have a hitch and all wiring all ready to go. i can only tow a drive on trailer. i dont think i have the juice to pull an anclosed trailer like the one DTC has

[ElusiveIS]

^^ its a drive on trailer. let me see if i can find pics of it.

[ElusiveIS]

here's a pic

http://www.elusivemedia.com/gallery/d/19135-2/Dscf0855_001.jpg

[ElusiveIS]

"What I learned in HPDE1"

http://www.nasaforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=11796 - good reading and tips.

[ElusiveIS]

*updated w/ 2007 schedule.

[ElusiveIS]

So, anyone interested on going this season? I heard Pocono Raceway is good for beginners.

2007 NASA Northeast Calendar

* April 17-17, Pocono Raceway
* June 02-03, Pocono Raceway
* July 20-20, Pocono Raceway
* August 25-25, Pocono Raceway
* September 29-30, Pocono Raceway
* October 22-22, Pocono Raceway

http://www.nasaproracing.com/calendar/northeast.html

[ElusiveIS]

some HPDE vides on youtube - http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=hpde&search=Search

[mikefate]

id like to attend the june session. and then the fall sessions.

eric, maybe we can take a longer weekend and hit up poconos on either way to or from ohio?

[ElusiveIS]

^^ no way we can do July. You'll need an extra set of tires to be able to drive to Ohio safely. I think a full day at the track will eat up the tires pretty good.

[ElusiveIS]

more info (thx to js300)

http://www.emraracing.org/

event schedule - http://www.emraracing.org/Emraeven.htm

2007 Time Trial Schedule
(click to learn more about EMRA Time Trialing)

April 21st (Saturday).... SP - Shenandoah Circuit
May 5th (Saturday) .... Pocono South
June 28th (Thursday) .... Pocono North ...(event schedule)
August 14th (Tuesday) .... Pocono East
September 9th (Sunday) .... Pocono North
October 26th (Friday) .... Lime Rock..
November 18th (Sunday) .... Summit Point

read - http://www.emraracing.org/emratt.htm