I've had an HPDE itch for 5 months
03-26-2013, 02:19 AM
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I've had an HPDE itch for 5 months
What's the longest period between your HPDE events?
My last HPDE was at VIR in Oct.
Going to NJMP in April to take care of my HPDE itch. Hooked On Driving is running the event. I plan on having some fun. It's going to be my first time on Thunderbolt and The event is being sponsored by Modern Mopar and JDS.
Checking my ego in. Signed up for group one being a new track and 5 months since last HPDE.
Hope last years HPDE training pays off and I get bumped up or signed off to move up for next time.
Time to put the track pads on and flush the brake fluid.
My last HPDE was at VIR in Oct.
Going to NJMP in April to take care of my HPDE itch. Hooked On Driving is running the event. I plan on having some fun. It's going to be my first time on Thunderbolt and The event is being sponsored by Modern Mopar and JDS.
Checking my ego in. Signed up for group one being a new track and 5 months since last HPDE.
Hope last years HPDE training pays off and I get bumped up or signed off to move up for next time.Time to put the track pads on and flush the brake fluid.
03-26-2013, 06:25 AM
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03-26-2013, 08:20 AM
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I generally go about 4 months but get distracted by skiing for several months so no withdrawal symptoms. I'm more than fine with 4 mo. I'm not that fond of cold weather events.
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03-26-2013, 11:47 AM
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Last track event for me was back in October/November? My first event this year (and first event in my C5 Z06). I have been a long-time BMW guy. Just picked-up the Z for a change in equipment. I will be instructing at the NJMP event with BMWCCA April 8-9.
I spent the last 2 months getting the car ready. Fresh fluids throughout, Hawk DTCs, Johnny Oconnell Stage 1 suspension, Nitto NT05s...
It's going to be a fun season.
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I spent the last 2 months getting the car ready. Fresh fluids throughout, Hawk DTCs, Johnny Oconnell Stage 1 suspension, Nitto NT05s...
It's going to be a fun season.
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03-26-2013, 04:22 PM
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03-27-2013, 09:15 AM
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I feel your frustration northern boys I did VIR February 2012 and it snowed on that Sunday You guys living down south just make me jealous. If I every get to retire I might just try traveling to all those tracks down south one winter.
Welcome to the corvette club Habbastadchris. your going to like the JOC stage 1 kit. Put one on my base C6. Now I just need to put a stronger leaf spring up front.
You guys living down south just make me jealous. If I every get to retire I might just try traveling to all those tracks down south one winter.Welcome to the corvette club Habbastadchris. your going to like the JOC stage 1 kit. Put one on my base C6. Now I just need to put a stronger leaf spring up front.
03-27-2013, 09:29 AM
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It's been about 5 months for me as well. My last event was a 3 day one with the RTR PCA at Summit Point. Well I've only done 2 HPDE's and both were at Summit so I cannot wait to hit some other tracks this year. Watkins is already in my calendar but looking to do as many as possible. Should be getting some additional XP10's and XP8's and some more brake fluid soon. Replaced the tired old F45 suspension with coilovers during the winter. I did an autocross a few weeks ago but after you do HPDE's, autocrosses are not nearly as much fun as they use to be.
03-27-2013, 09:42 AM
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Last event for me was May 2010.... 
My car is almost finished though. I can see myself doing one this year!
My car is almost finished though. I can see myself doing one this year!
03-27-2013, 12:21 PM
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03-28-2013, 01:17 PM
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I haven't been since last Sept due to motor and winter issues. Car has been ready for a few weeks, just nothing going on at VIR/RA until May. I would like to do Daytona in April, but not comfortable going there after a 6 month layoff.
03-28-2013, 04:25 PM
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What's the longest period between your HPDE events?
My last HPDE was at VIR in Oct.
Going to NJMP in April to take care of my HPDE itch. Hooked On Driving is running the event. I plan on having some fun. It's going to be my first time on Thunderbolt and The event is being sponsored by Modern Mopar and JDS.
Checking my ego in. Signed up for group one being a new track and 5 months since last HPDE. Hope last years HPDE training pays off and I get bumped up or signed off to move up for next time.
Time to put the track pads on and flush the brake fluid.
My last HPDE was at VIR in Oct.
Going to NJMP in April to take care of my HPDE itch. Hooked On Driving is running the event. I plan on having some fun. It's going to be my first time on Thunderbolt and The event is being sponsored by Modern Mopar and JDS.
Checking my ego in. Signed up for group one being a new track and 5 months since last HPDE.
Hope last years HPDE training pays off and I get bumped up or signed off to move up for next time.Time to put the track pads on and flush the brake fluid.
The worst they can say is no and they won't sign me off if I'm not ready so what the hell, right?
03-28-2013, 05:07 PM
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It's been about 5 months for me as well. My last event was a 3 day one with the RTR PCA at Summit Point. Well I've only done 2 HPDE's and both were at Summit so I cannot wait to hit some other tracks this year. Watkins is already in my calendar but looking to do as many as possible. Should be getting some additional XP10's and XP8's and some more brake fluid soon. Replaced the tired old F45 suspension with coilovers during the winter. I did an autocross a few weeks ago but after you do HPDE's, autocrosses are not nearly as much fun as they use to be.