Trackdaze at VIR: Full & Grand Courses 11 & 12 Nov - Who's going?
10-20-2013, 05:20 PM
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Trackdaze at VIR: Full & Grand Courses 11 & 12 Nov - Who's going?
I'm looking forward to driving the VIR Full and Grand Courses once again next month with Trackdaze!!
The weather is usually awesome and I never miss an opportunity for that sweet 4.2 mile Grand Course.
Who's going? Trackdaze always puts on a 1st class HPDE event. I'll be in HPDE 3.
The weather is usually awesome and I never miss an opportunity for that sweet 4.2 mile Grand Course.
Who's going? Trackdaze always puts on a 1st class HPDE event. I'll be in HPDE 3.
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10-20-2013, 10:12 PM
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Was on the grand course for my first experience at VIR. That was many years ago. I think it's the best course to learn on. One of these days I will get back on it. Will be at VIR the 2 days before you in November.
Gene
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10-21-2013, 04:49 AM
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I'll be there and instructing. I'll be in the black C6Z; my tow is a black Sierra Denali. I'm usually parked in Block 1 by the timing tower/classroom.
Sa Ya there!
Jim
Sa Ya there!
Jim
10-21-2013, 07:06 PM
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See you then. Mike
A video from three years ago - a friend in his C6 Z06 chasing me around the Grand Course:
10-21-2013, 08:32 PM
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Awesome opportunity for sure!
Anyone renting race cars for this?
10-22-2013, 11:49 AM
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I will be there with a black C5 #82 in HPDE-3, towed by a white Ford F150.
10-22-2013, 12:16 PM
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I'll be there both days with my Yellow C5Z. The wife (Mini Cooper S) and I never miss a chance to run the grand course. Doesn't get much better than VIR Grand if you like turning!!
10-22-2013, 01:42 PM
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Unfortunately, I will not be able to make it this year. The Grand Course configuration at VIR is on of my favorites !! You should run the Grand at least once if you have not.
10-22-2013, 05:46 PM
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Curtis, Janet and I will miss seeing you there and running in HPDE 3 next month - looking forward to 2014. I like how your video came out. I just purchased "Harry's Lap Timer Petrolhead" for my iPhone 5 (very reasonable price) and hope to get similar results. Mike
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10-28-2013, 09:30 PM
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Did you guys see the note from trackdaze ...
The event packet has been released for this event. Please read through the entire packet before emailing with questions. One MAJOR change is due to the paving and construction taking place at VIR we are being told that we must use South Paddock. We realize this is a much smaller space and we are working on a solution to make it work.
Good lord how are we all going to fit in that small area ? Is Pit in the left turn out of oak tree? Is the blend line track left down the back stretch? (never ran that course only full and grand here)
The event packet has been released for this event. Please read through the entire packet before emailing with questions. One MAJOR change is due to the paving and construction taking place at VIR we are being told that we must use South Paddock. We realize this is a much smaller space and we are working on a solution to make it work.
Good lord how are we all going to fit in that small area ? Is Pit in the left turn out of oak tree? Is the blend line track left down the back stretch? (never ran that course only full and grand here)
10-28-2013, 09:34 PM
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Did you guys see the note from trackdaze ...
The event packet has been released for this event. Please read through the entire packet before emailing with questions. One MAJOR change is due to the paving and construction taking place at VIR we are being told that we must use South Paddock. We realize this is a much smaller space and we are working on a solution to make it work.
Good lord how are we all going to fit in that small area ? Is Pit in the left turn out of oak tree? Is the blend line track left down the back stretch? (never ran that course only full and grand here)
The event packet has been released for this event. Please read through the entire packet before emailing with questions. One MAJOR change is due to the paving and construction taking place at VIR we are being told that we must use South Paddock. We realize this is a much smaller space and we are working on a solution to make it work.
Good lord how are we all going to fit in that small area ? Is Pit in the left turn out of oak tree? Is the blend line track left down the back stretch? (never ran that course only full and grand here)
I ran a private event on the South Course earlier this year, and those are the pit-in and pit-out blend lines. We will have to get the passes done early (before pit-out) on that back straight. Good news is the pit-out blend line is on the uphill portion of the straight, so it will be easy for us to see cars coming out onto the straight.
10-29-2013, 04:39 AM
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Drifting
I just got back from the Chin event at VIR. I excited that they are going to finally pave the pits, although it's going to be much hotter in the summer with all that black asphalt. I surprised they are paving the track; it's one of the best surfaces in the SE.
I'm going to the HOD VIR event on Nov 4 and we are using the south paddock so I'll let you know how it works out.
Jim
although it's going to be much hotter in the summer with all that black asphalt. I surprised they are paving the track; it's one of the best surfaces in the SE.I'm going to the HOD VIR event on Nov 4 and we are using the south paddock so I'll let you know how it works out.
Jim
10-29-2013, 07:09 AM
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Jim, it's more about widening than repaving. The one complaint about VIR for pro racing is that it's too narrow. I'd be willing to bet that VIR got a spot on the United Sports Car Championship calendar because they promised to widen the track in several places and improve the paddock.
10-29-2013, 08:44 AM
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Wow. Lots of takers!!
I'll be there Monday only with this... making it's debut. I am driving from Louisville to pick it up in Tampa and heading straight North to VIR. Should be an interesting trip. Come on over and say hi!
On a side note... if anybody going needs some wheels and tires, or a seat let me know. I haven't listed them on the site yet but I should have at least 4 stock C5 Z06 rear wheels with Continental scrub slicks (good life left) on them that I am looking to get rid of as well as some Sparco seats, 1 has a C5 mount already on it.
I'll be there Monday only with this... making it's debut. I am driving from Louisville to pick it up in Tampa and heading straight North to VIR. Should be an interesting trip. Come on over and say hi!
On a side note... if anybody going needs some wheels and tires, or a seat let me know. I haven't listed them on the site yet but I should have at least 4 stock C5 Z06 rear wheels with Continental scrub slicks (good life left) on them that I am looking to get rid of as well as some Sparco seats, 1 has a C5 mount already on it.
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10-29-2013, 09:37 AM
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10-29-2013, 10:30 AM
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I will be there in my Yellow C5Z running in HPDE 1. Been to VIR twice, never on the Grand Course though. Can't wait to get there.
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10-29-2013, 11:59 AM
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I will be there in my Yellow C5Z running in HPDE 1. Been to VIR twice, never on the Grand Course though. Can't wait to get there.
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