driven on a race track?
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driven on a race track?
Has anyone had the chance to drive on a race track. you know, like a nascar track. I live in miami and im restoring a 72 vette. I thought it would be great if I could drive it on the Homestead speedway. so how would I get a chance to do this, if it is even possible.
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Re: driven on a race track? (battsup)
This is NHIS in New Hampshire.
I was at Watkins Glen this 4th of July and spun a rod bearing. Trailered the car ~8 hours just to get 4 laps in.
Check out the "Autocrossing and Roadracing" forum. I'm sure there are groups that have track days at Homestead. Try BMWCCA or PCA.
I was at Watkins Glen this 4th of July and spun a rod bearing. Trailered the car ~8 hours just to get 4 laps in.
Check out the "Autocrossing and Roadracing" forum. I'm sure there are groups that have track days at Homestead. Try BMWCCA or PCA.
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Re: driven on a race track? (Scooter70)
There is a track here in CO that my friends have gone to. When my radiator/waterpump and all hoses are fixed (have everything) I plan on going. Its 60bux for 1/2 day. All you need is a helmet. :cheers:
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From: Reno nevada
Re: driven on a race track? (flood)
You have to have a good circle track or road racing type oil pan or else your taking a chance on oil starvation. I was at an event and a C-5 blew up on the high banks.
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Re: driven on a race track? (vettemachine17)
I drove several C5s including the Z06 prototype on GM's 5 mile circular track at their DPG. Did a lot of high speed schedules on it. It was fun. Wish there was a public track around here like that. I'd be playing with my Vette on it. :auto: :steering:
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Re: driven on a race track? (Scooter70)
I was at Watkins Glen this 4th of July and spun a rod bearing. Trailered the car ~8 hours just to get 4 laps in.
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Re: driven on a race track? (THawkbh)
Yes!
It's a blast!
I've been to the drags, in Wisconsin and to a road course ( left AND right hand turns ) at Brainard speedway in Minnesota.
Got to 130 on the straightaway before I ran out of gear.
I'm slow and sloppy, but getting better.
Here I am in the winners circle :lol:
It's a blast!
I've been to the drags, in Wisconsin and to a road course ( left AND right hand turns ) at Brainard speedway in Minnesota.
Got to 130 on the straightaway before I ran out of gear.
I'm slow and sloppy, but getting better.
Here I am in the winners circle :lol:
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Re: driven on a race track? (vettemachine17)
Check with Moroso. http://www.morosomotorsportspark.com They have links to clubs that rent the track for lapping days. 2.25 miles of pure fun! :steering: .
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Re: driven on a race track? (vettemachine17)
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Re: driven on a race track? (vettemachine17)
I have not had a chance to drive my Corvette. I had to settle for this 650 H.P. Nascar around the high banks of Talladega Speedway.
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Re: driven on a race track? (SmokedTires)
I've been on Watkins Glen, very exciting :yesnod:
It was cool.
:eek: :steering:
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Re: driven on a race track? (vettemachine17)
I've not had the chance in the vette other than autox. I like the dirt though.
It was even fun when I ended up on my roof in the weeds.
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It was even fun when I ended up on my roof in the weeds.
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