Mid America Motorplex!
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 3,215
Likes: 6
From: Tampa Florida
Mid America Motorplex!
For those of you in the midwest...it would be worthwhile to visit:
http://www.midamericamotorplex.com
I did the track orientation tonight and become certified (crazy?) solo.
Even with this being a learning session, I got many laps in own vehicle and demonstrated in instructors prepped car. The initial cost is high, but in big scheme of things it will be a bargain for experience and fun.
Track is dead smooth with very interesting corners. Heck, in VW I was hitting 105 on two straights.
I'm happy:)
http://www.midamericamotorplex.com
I did the track orientation tonight and become certified (crazy?) solo.
Even with this being a learning session, I got many laps in own vehicle and demonstrated in instructors prepped car. The initial cost is high, but in big scheme of things it will be a bargain for experience and fun.
Track is dead smooth with very interesting corners. Heck, in VW I was hitting 105 on two straights.
I'm happy:)
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 3,215
Likes: 6
From: Tampa Florida
Re: Mid America Motorplex! (No Go)
Do we only have two takers in the Omaha area-gpflepson and me?
Come on folks-you only have to go as fast as you want...Corvette takes to this naturally:)
If anyone is interested in just watching (for 5 buck entry fee) then Tuesdays-you can find the higher performance cars running from 1400 to dark.
I will be there this week-9 April-with my brother (02 Z28).
Will be a blast :D
[Modified by No Go, 4:51 PM 4/7/2002]
Come on folks-you only have to go as fast as you want...Corvette takes to this naturally:)
If anyone is interested in just watching (for 5 buck entry fee) then Tuesdays-you can find the higher performance cars running from 1400 to dark.
I will be there this week-9 April-with my brother (02 Z28).
Will be a blast :D
[Modified by No Go, 4:51 PM 4/7/2002]
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 6,760
Likes: 0
From: Southeast Nebraska
Cruise-In II Veteran
Re: Mid America Motorplex! (No Go)
We have a gold mine here in our back yards :yesnod:
I did 2 hours of lapping last saturday. The dust was a bitch! :eek:
Here are some videos from dimer0:
http://www.omahaspeed.com/media/uploads/sgoff.mpg Z06 following a tail happy VW
http://www.omahaspeed.com/media/uploads/dustbowl.mpg Afternoon winds picked up!!! :eek:
http://www.omahaspeed.com/media/uploads/acoff.mpg A nice little slide from a Celica
I did 2 hours of lapping last saturday. The dust was a bitch! :eek:
Here are some videos from dimer0:
http://www.omahaspeed.com/media/uploads/sgoff.mpg Z06 following a tail happy VW
http://www.omahaspeed.com/media/uploads/dustbowl.mpg Afternoon winds picked up!!! :eek:
http://www.omahaspeed.com/media/uploads/acoff.mpg A nice little slide from a Celica
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 3,215
Likes: 6
From: Tampa Florida
Re: Mid America Motorplex! (gpflepsen)
Sorry have to rub it in...got over 100 track miles in on a beautiful day.
Z06's 3
Vipers's 3
CLK 320 on Kumhos 1
Z28's 1
Cobra Kit car's 1
Mustang's 2
BMW's on Hoosiers 1
I wonder if I should have gotten the Platinum... :D
How about next Tuesday?
[Modified by No Go, 9:20 PM 4/10/2002]
Z06's 3
Vipers's 3
CLK 320 on Kumhos 1
Z28's 1
Cobra Kit car's 1
Mustang's 2
BMW's on Hoosiers 1
I wonder if I should have gotten the Platinum... :D
How about next Tuesday?
[Modified by No Go, 9:20 PM 4/10/2002]
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 1999
Posts: 999
Likes: 1
From: Gardner KS
Cruise-In II Veteran
Re: Mid America Motorplex! (No Go)
Hey No Go, did I read correctly on their site, they are only giving out 150 memberships? If so, do you have any idea how close they are? I'm seriously looking for an enclosed trailer right now and fully plan on a few trips up there this year. Dont want to get stuck broke though so I think trailering would be best. I'll be watching your posts and please feel free to e-mail me anytime if you have info you fell I need to see. Work addy probably best - superchevyparts@att.net. I ordered a harness bar for my car and a new helmet. I think I'm getting sucked into a new hobby rapidly. I'm looking into a new oil pan right now too. Keep in touch - we'll probably meet soon :) .
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 3,215
Likes: 6
From: Tampa Florida
Re: Mid America Motorplex! (18carfan)
150 membership limit I found out is each "club." So the 4Nite club has 150, HIPO night has 150, etc. Couple of weeks ago they showed ~50 4Nite members and ~90 HIPO. I don't think they will max out soon, but could be wrong. If you call the number on their website they will be more than willing to give you information-normally Aaron answers the phone-the seemingly head honcho of the track-real nice guy.
Trailer? Why the trailer? The roadcourse is just like the street except a little faster paced:)
Looks like we have some more Corvette owners from Des Moines and Ankeny (Iowa) coming as well-about the same distance I would guess...I think it is well worth it. My brother had a swell time with his Z28. Very little pressure as so far only a dozen cars show up and really spread out on the track-hardly get passed or pass anyone.
Drive it up tomorrow!
:D
Trailer? Why the trailer? The roadcourse is just like the street except a little faster paced:)
Looks like we have some more Corvette owners from Des Moines and Ankeny (Iowa) coming as well-about the same distance I would guess...I think it is well worth it. My brother had a swell time with his Z28. Very little pressure as so far only a dozen cars show up and really spread out on the track-hardly get passed or pass anyone.
Drive it up tomorrow!
:D
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 1999
Posts: 999
Likes: 1
From: Gardner KS
Cruise-In II Veteran
Re: Mid America Motorplex! (No Go)
Trailer? Why the trailer? The roadcourse is just like the street except a little faster paced:)
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 3,215
Likes: 6
From: Tampa Florida
Re: Mid America Motorplex! (18carfan)
Heh 18carfan...looks like this weekend MAM is having a pretty good deal. $75 for a full track day and if you join you get half price on two weekday club nights!
Check it out on the Forum by MAM.
PS. If you come and I'm your sponsor I get to ride with you and get the same deal for prices...something in it for everyone...:)
Check it out on the Forum by MAM.
PS. If you come and I'm your sponsor I get to ride with you and get the same deal for prices...something in it for everyone...:)
