Wsir track day: May 5 !!!
 

FOR ALL YOU TRACK RATS AND CORVETTE CHALLENGE DRIVERS WANTING TO GET READY FOR THE JUNE 2 EVENT HERE IS A GREAT OPERTUNITY TO HONE YOUR SKILLS :thumbs:

Extreme Speed is offering us a terrific package:
Big Track (WSIR) on a weekend
Free Timing
Free lunch
** FREE LESSONS FOR NEW DRIVERS ** (THIS IS A GREAT TRACK AND DAY FOR A BEGINNER)

ALL FOR ONLY $110 :rock::rock::rock:

Here is the Registration Link:https://www.extremespeedtrackevents....reg_individual
Use this code when registering: willow24

Drivers List
1. DH (Registered)
2. Frank (Registered)
3. Rob (if he can find a front bumper)
4. Dave (Registered)
5. Mike D (Registered)
6. Steve-BLWBY (Registered)
7. Mark-ZR1 (life is too confusing and is going to ACS)
8. Steve-Sallen (Registered)
9. Joe (Registered)
10. Jerry (Registered)
11. Nate (Registered)
12. RKantor (Registered)
13. Kevin (Registered)
14.
15.



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DH

i will try to be there. As long as you give me some more driving tips along the way Howie :cheers:

Mike

WSIR is my home track. I can give you all the help/instruction you want :thumbs:

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DH

Where are the places to stay in or around Rosamond. Dave from AZ needs to spend the night :thumbs:

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DH

Big Willow intruction video link.
how do you embed a video on here?..:cheers:
http://youtu.be/fLCpHnA54cQ

Mike do this:

1. copy this out of your url: fLCpHnA54cQ
2. put a "[/yt]" in back but leave off the quotes
2. put a "[yt]" in front but leave off the quotes



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DH

THERE IS FREE LESSONS FOR YOU BEGINNERS. SO COME OUT AND HAVE SOME REAL FUN WITH YOUR CAR. ALL YOU NEED IS A HELMET AND THOSE CAN BE RENTED IF NECESSARY.

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DH

"THERE IS FREE LESSONS FOR YOU BEGINNERS. SO COME OUT AND HAVE SOME REAL FUN WITH YOUR CAR".

GREAT! Cause I really need help!

Sure glad the tuning police aren't going to be there;
Cause I'll be running mine just the way I do, every day, as a 'daily driver'.:thumbs:

Steve

Are you really going to come out ??? :cool:

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DH

wow, great video, ill probably watch that 20 times before i go. thanks :rock:

Time to add me to the driver's list: :iagree:

Wow, it will be good to see you out there again. Its been awhile hasn't it :D

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DH

Im definitely in.

Mike d -

You are already on the drivers list Mike. :thumbs:

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DH

Thanx for adding my name to the list :cheers:

So when your register, don't select the lap timing but you'll get it for free at the track?

You can select it. When you put the code in it will show your total as $110 :thumbs:

There wont be any problems. The organizer (Joel) has a link to this thread and okayed the discount.

Ready for me to add you to the drivers list :rock:

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DH

I'll try again tomorrow...it gave a discount but still charged for the timing so I didn't continue...:toetap::toetap:

Are you saying that you put in the "willow24" code and the total was more than $110 ????

If so something is wrong. Are you sure you didn't rent a helmet or anything else??

Just sign up without clicking the timing option if necessary. You WILL get timing for free.

PM me tomorrow if you still have problems and I will get Joel to take care of it for you :thumbs:

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DH

Updating Drivers List with actual registered drivers :thumbs:

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DH

Don't see you registered yet Mike

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DH

Dave Foote from Prescott, AZ will be in attendance and looking forward to driving this track for the first time.

Dave

Don't be bashful .... tell these guys about your experience level. There will be at least one guy who may want some tips :thumbs:

I will show you the line and then I'm sure you will be kicking butt :rock:

Did you check out the instructional video earlier in the thread?

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DH

DH, didn't check out the video yet but will spend some good time watching it before I arrive. I've found these to be a good way the get up to speed in 5 laps or so and do look forward to some "following" laps early on. Usually the videos are good enough to give a great sense of line and to raise a few questions on "why" that line was used. Some times it has to do with camber/rises/dips and some times just not really the correct or best line for a particular car, but it means I can arrive with a list of questions in my mind on what to check out.

Dave

As expected that is exactly correct. The 5-6 turn is usually done differently for the high HP vs small momemtum cars. I can post a link some of my video if you want to see how another JSB Z06 does it :D

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DH

Sallen619 reported a small glitch on the registration page that resulted in an incorrect total fee. This has been corrected. If you were having problems please try again.

Total for the event including timing should be $110

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DH

Please post the link, unless it was when your engine let go, in which case I've bookmarked that.

D

should be registerd soon I too have an issue with the process
 

Big Williow is fast and fun, uses lots of tire if you push it ...

Mark

I cleared some space in my inbox. But I am sure Joel will get you squared away. He already handled Sallen619.

I will mark you as registred in the first post.

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DH

OH **** -- I actually am registered for the Speed Ventures Auto Club May 5th event - anyone doing Sunday at Willow ? I will register for the June 2nd CC at Willow ....

I am getting old !! -- I never have done Auto Club so that is a must.

Well I found a new bumper (finally) and it should be getting here tomorrow. So hopefully I'll have everything back in order before the end of this month. Damn I really want to go back out to WSIR! :rock:

Mark

You can't bail on us :smash: We need your ZR1 to chase around. :thumbs:

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DH

And we really want you to come Rob :thumbs:

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DH

Dave, somewhere in here is my PB of 1:33.33




DH

Hey mark.. There you are! Thanks again for all the help at chuckwalla. Hope to see you out at wsir , change your dates... you can always hit acs :rock:

Mike d. -

It was fixed. I'm officially in. I've never done a track day...I'm looking forward to it.

Im in!

Thanks for posting this as it helps explain some of what is going on with the track surface and camber issues and gives good reference points to look for. I hope most of those reference points and paint marks are still there.

D

Mike

You don't need Mark, you have me, I have done more track days at WSIR than anywhere else :D

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DH

Steve

You are going to have a blast .... guaranteed. Me and the other regulars will help you. Dave (AZ) is an instructor. And Extreme has their own instructors too. You should get as much help as you want :thumbs:

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DH

You won't need them :rock:

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DH

Great. Just read your email and responded. Sounded like you were having some difficulty.

Updating you on the drivers list Mike

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DH

I don't see you registered on Extreme ??????

Did you sign up for the right day ???


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DH

Howie, went to register, but can't see anywhere to enter the 'code'... what am I missing? I get to the 'complete registration' page and it's $150 total... without timing... Lemme know the secret to the $110!

thanks, Dave :thumbs:

Its $150 for drummers :crazy2:

Are you coming?? Thought you were on tour??

Anyways if you are serious then you should be able to see where to put the code !!!!!!!!!!! :smash: Its on the first page near the bottom and it says "Discount Code" in yellow. :yesnod:

We should be able to get some good video if you sign up for Super Advanced :thumbs:

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DH

Geeze.. make that $150 for tired, jet lagged, spaced out drummers talking about signing up for JUNE 2ND CC at WSIR! :eek:

Yes, out for this one, May 5th... SORRY... but, since I've brought up June 2nd, IS THERE a code for that one!? Or is it $150 + timing? :D

Thanks... have fun out there on the 5th...

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Nice one space cowboy .......

There isn't even an event thread yet for the Corvette Challenge 6/2 venue :smash:

And there will not be a code either. But there will be free lunch or BBQ:thumbs:

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DH

Yeah, OK then, what are you waiting for?? People need time to plan, and get excited, don't they? :D

Jack is a good friend of mine, we ran the OTC (Open Track Challenge 7 tracks in 7 days) a few years ago and we are both instructors for OTR (Open Track Racing) events. His narrative is perfect and is the exact line I take. May show up but in a Gen IV Viper ACR :leaving:



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Looks nice. What kind of times do you run at WSIR? Hopefully I will be out there with you guys... maybe you're looking for a little competition? :D

Here's a 1:29 run stock on stock tires before the track was resurfaced:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_-EeT_gKQI

With the new surface & 100 hp more and on Hoosiers turning 1:26s, always looking for some one to push me :cheers:

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Nice... if I make it out there we'll have to meet up. I'm shooting for the high 1:20's myself (but a 1:26 sounds a bit too much for me), but I haven't been out there is so long I just don't know. I'm running 1:44 ACS, 1.54 at Buttonwillow (#13), and 1.54 at Chuckwalla CW (until I beached my car). Hope to see you out there! :cheers:

They re-surfaced WSIR a year ago, if you haven't run the track in a while you'll get 1-1.5 seconds better times just from the re-surfacing. ACS is that Fontana and the Roval?


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With those times at the other tracks you won't have any trouble running sub 1:30 at WSIR. I predict 1:27 unless it is nasty hot and/or windy.


Oli

Thanks for the video link. This is not a Corvette Challenge event. So we will be looking forward to running with you and your Viper :thumbs:

Whats with your sig? I had an orange (custom paint job) totally stock 69 Vert with the hard top. My first Vette and still the best looking in my opinion :yesnod:

Please come out and show Hercules some humility :rock:

You can use the discount Code :cool:

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DH

Not sure why Joe P hasn't checked in here yet but he is Registered to join us :thumbs:

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DH

I just signed up.

All right Jerry, adding you to the drivers list :thumbs:

Looking forward to seeing you with your C5Z06. :rock:There will at least 2 other guys with the same car (different colors)

Did you have any problems signing up. I think they cleared out the gremlins ........

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DH

Nope it was straight forward. Thanks again for the heads up on it.:rock:

No problem. Looks like we should have a nice group of Vettes. Do you have video in your car ?

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DH

I have a mount for one I just need to borrow someones camera. :willy:

If you don't get one remind me a couple of days before and I will bring my daughters camera for you :thumbs:

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DH

Damn, now I gotta sign up too. Lol. I really want to go to this one. Hopefully I'll sign up this weekend and I'll see you there.

Nate, I just checked your mods. Do you have a C6Z with auto conversion and a Yank :willy::willy::willy:

My C5 had a 416 and Yank and was awesome at WSIR.

Hope you join us, would love to see your car run :thumbs:

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DH

Lol, nope its still a lil ol 346 but with a lil extra juice. Its a built 4L65E with a Yank SS 3600. Good thing is I can treat it like a clutch-less manual, hold any gear and shift it manually if I like. Its done great in the canyons but Ive never been on an actuall road course. Looking forward to some good instruction too from the veterans. Got some new Michelins all around too so I wanna put them to the test.

Btw they wont say anything if I keep a container of E85 in the pits will they? Rosamond is pretty far from La Verne so Im sure I'll need to take some extra fuel to mix it with 91.

Awesome thank you very much ill let you know.

Heck yeah man come on out. Maybe i can get Ryne out and or maybe Karn. Imagine those 2 beasts on the track.

Should be fun, looking forward to it!

Yes running like a clutchless stick works good at WSIR. There are only a couple of places you actually have to shift on this track.

You can bring any fuel you want.

Sounds like you are getting serious ........... let us know when you register :thumbs:

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DH

Yeah i was looking at some videos and it almost seems i can stay in 3rd for most of the track.
The car is not too too serious but at 12:1cr i use a e85 mix to avoid detonation.

Damn! Damn!!! It looks like there's going to be a lot of hot shoes out there, now I HAVE to find a way to get out there. I'll be keeping you guys posted.... :willy:

I'm sure you could smoke everyone even without a front bumper :rock:

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DH

What time do these track days end?

Steve

It actually depends on which run group you are in, what time the day starts and the promoting organization.

I would say 5:00PM at the latest, probably well before that. And believe it or not, not everyone can do all the track time available as tracking can drain you :willy:

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DH

I'll warm up the week before with two 2-hour stints in a 12 hour race in NJ, but am looking forward to meeting so many Forum members and getting to run WSIR for the first time.

Does anyone have a recommendation for hotels near there as I'll be doing the 7 hour drive over from AZ on Friday?

Check out the Palmdale/Lancaster area. Its close to the track and at least theres places to eat and shop around there. I know theres a few decent hotels off of Palmdale Blvd. There aint much passed that.

Dave

Here is the place Speed Ventures (Corvette Challenge) uses. Not sure if they will honor this rate as its not a date SV is running WSIR but it wouldn't hurt to ask.


LODGING: Our new host hotel is the Palmdale Hotel, located at 300 West Palmdale Blvd., Palmdale, CA 93551. The Palmdale Hotel is a VERY nice hotel and a big step up from the standard lodgings we've become accostomed to. It has a nice pool and hot tub area and a fitness room. The Speed Ventures deal is great: $69/night (1-2 people) or $138/night for a 2-room suite. Included in your price are 2 drink coupons for the bar and a full breakfast! Reservations must be made over the phone (661) 273-1200. Please state that you are with Speed Ventures to get the discount! (note: this hotel is 4 minutes further drive than our prior host hotel, so only small sacrifice for a much better deal).

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DH

This sounds a lot better than the 4 motels in Rosamond. Thanks, I'l check it out. Does everyone else drive over on Saturday morning?

To all of my Corvette brothers, Have a great and safe time at WSIR this weekend.

The American Race Day Video crew will be at Buttonwillow Raceway with Speed Ventures this weekend. We will soon have a second video crew trained and ready so that we can be at more than just one race track on the weekend. The new crew members are Jeffrey, Kevin and Conner so look for them in their cool red and black American Race Day Video shirts.

I'll see you at the track soon,

Kent:cool:
American Race Day Videos
Email: Kent@americanraceday.com
www.YouTube.com/user/AmericanRaceDay

Here is one for you Howie.

Howie! I registered and used the willow 24 code as you stated but the charge was still $125. How do I get my $15 back?

Thats almost a year old and doesn't have all your new bells and whistles
as your new videos have .......... time to update:thumbs:

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DH

Frank

Glad you signed up :thumbs:

Not sure why some guys are hitting a snag and others have no problem :willy:

I will send Joel an email to take care of it for you ASAP !!

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DH

Frank

Did you read your emails ???

Is everything cool now ???

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DH


FRANK !!??

THREE WEEKS TO WAIT :ack:

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DH

I sent them a email and they responded by saying check with them on Saturday at the track and they will refund the $15 overcharge on my credit card. :blueangel:

I will remind you :D

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DH

Hey Howie, are passengers allowed?

Yes they are :)

I'd like to know this also...

What is the best route from SD...I15 or the I5?

I think you fastest route may be the 15N all the way up to the 138 just north of the 210. The 138 will cut across and connect you to the 14 via Palmdale Blvd.

Alright guys, Im officially signed up now. Feels like this will be the beginning of a vice. Lol

Yes, that is the exact same route you will be taking .... right :D

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DH

I just saw this after giving you a jab on your last post :lol:

Great to have you Nate. Let me know if you haven any questions at all.

Adding you to the drivers list :thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:

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DH

Thnx Howie. Actually its a bit quicker time wise for me to take the 210 all the way to the 14, where it meets the 5. I used to work in Lancaster and that was my route. La Verne is kind of in the middle. Itll take me about 2hrs to get to the track.

Thats not bad. Its 90 minutes for me at 75-80 mph :D

You got a helmet right? Any track experience at all? Watch the videos in this thread so you will have a mental image of what to expect.

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DH

Yeah I got a helmet. Havent been on a road course before. Ive been watching a few videos. I heard Big Willow is a great track for beginners. Ive also wanted to check out CA Spdwy since its 15min away from me.

Well hopefully after we get you hooked you will join us in the Corvette Challenge. We ACS at least 2 times every season. I love that track :thumbs:

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DH

Forgot to ask, I currently have DOT4 synthetic brake fluid in the car right now. Will that be up to the task or should I upgrade to racing fluid? I have stock calipers with ss lines, heavy duty blank rotors and Hawk HP+ pads.

NO !!!!!!

Just checked with Joel as I remembered that each track and promoting organization has different rules.

You must be an instructor to have a passenger. So you will not be able to give others a ride. You can have an instructor (and I think it may be mandatory for first couple of sessions, you should check with ExtremeSpeed) drive with you. And you can be a passenger with an instructor driving.

I know Dave is an instructor. And I will be allowed to instruct. I may be able to get others with lots of track experience like Rob if he signs up to also instruct.

So you and the other beginners will get lots of help :thumbs:

We (instructors) can give any friends you bring a ride :yesnod:

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DH

Thats perfect :thumbs:

Do you know how much pad you have left ?

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DH