First Track Day... Pics Inside
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Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Tucson Arizona
Nice photos and good on you for tracking your car! 
I think running a road course is the best thing you can do with your Corvette...I'm consumed with the sport. I hope you had a great time and keep on doing it. Like with most things, the more you do it the better it gets!
I think running a road course is the best thing you can do with your Corvette...I'm consumed with the sport. I hope you had a great time and keep on doing it. Like with most things, the more you do it the better it gets!
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Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Miami Fl
I've done some autocrossing before with my old car (VW GTI) but that didn't come close to unleashing this thing on the track. It was a great experience that I can't wait to do again.... Tires permitting...
My car is a base model that I upgraded to Z51 brakes (OEM rotors and calipers) with SS lines and Hawk HPS pads. As for brake fluid I am using Super Blue. Had consistent pedal but the pads were the first to let go when the temps started rising.
That is correct!!!!
That is correct!!!!
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Glassboro New Jersey
Very cool. I also tracked my car for the 1st time this Sept. at the brand new NJ Motorsport Park. Now I am hooked.And the track is 20 mins. from my house.
This is truely the best way to appreciate what a great machine the C6 is.
This is the only decent pic. that the photographer took of me.
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Joined: Sep 1999
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From: South Florida
Taking your car to the track will make you appreciate what the C6 is all about, you don't have to be a professional driver, anybody can join at the novice level and have a great time. I recently discovered HPDE's and have really enjoyed them, plus you get to meet many interesting people from all over the country and see a lot of cool cars. I recommend to at least try it once to see for yourself what this car is built for. You will look at your C6 from a whole different perspective!
BTW Homestead track is a great track to run.
BTW Homestead track is a great track to run.
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Tracking the Vette is a gas. It does take a toll on the car though.But twice a year isn't going to hurt it to much. IMO anyway.
