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Old 08-04-2011, 10:52 AM
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Thunderhill Track Day 08/16
I'll be headed to this event with another i-clubber or two on the 16th. Can't beat $125! Stop being a poser and take your car to the track!

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Old 08-04-2011, 11:01 AM
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Ugh. I want to go so bad. I have been to so many events there and never raced because it was always drifting.
The one time I have all the time off in the world, I am broke and injured.
Someone go have fun!
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Damn I want to go so bad!! how often do you throw these events?
I was out there this april..want to go back so bad..no days off!
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I actually am interested, but I've never been to the track before though. I feel like it might not be worth it for me because it looks like there isn't an instructor or anything..?
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Got a 240 buddy who might be interested.
I'll let him on with the info
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Damn I want to go so bad!! how often do you throw these events?
I was out there this april..want to go back so bad..no days off!
It's not my event, I'm just trying to recruit some Subie buddies. Limitless only does a few a year.

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I actually am interested, but I've never been to the track before though. I feel like it might not be worth it for me because it looks like there isn't an instructor or anything..?
There aren't instructors, but as long as you drive within your limits I don't think it would be a problem. If you want instruction, I would recommend NCRC. They have a $99 Thunderhill day coming up on 09/07! Northern California Racing Club - Schedule of Events

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Got a 240 buddy who might be interested.
I'll let him on with the info
Always TONS of 240's in the drift group. If he's into drifting I'm sure he'd have a good time. There were even a couple of 240's in the grip groups too!
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Have fun tomorrow guys! Let us know how it goes. I can't wait until I can upgrade my brakes on my WRX so I can go more than 5 laps without frying them.
 
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Just a quickie, I'll put together some more when I have time.

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Awesome! Did you know the guy who lost it in front of you?
 
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Awesome! Did you know the guy who lost it in front of you?
No, I didn't know him. He set the grass on fire and shortened our session. What a jerk!

His car was fine, I saw him out there all day.
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Was it a skinny Asian looking kid?? Silver s2k??
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So when you go to track your car do they have any special requirements for your car? Like do you have to have bigger brakes, 5 point restraints, specific tires? I read that some tracks make you drive with the front windows down for extraction purposes. I also read that I couldn't use my motorcycle helmet.
 
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Originally Posted by JuanitoBurrito
So when you go to track your car do they have any special requirements for your car? Like do you have to have bigger brakes, 5 point restraints, specific tires? I read that some tracks make you drive with the front windows down for extraction purposes. I also read that I couldn't use my motorcycle helmet.
Depends on what group is hosting the event. I've only run with ncrc (ncracing.org) twice last year at thunderhill. You have to roll down both front windows, some groups let you use motorcycle helmets (I use one), and you self-tech your car (ie check brake fluid, oil, empty out the entire car, etc). a regular stock 3-pt seatbelt is fine. Basically, you can go on the track 100% stock (which is what I've done so far). Being new to the track, you will typically get put in a newbie group (either with an instructor in the car or a follow-the-leader type thing where you follow an instructor around the track for 2-3 sessions).

Taking your car to the track is fun. I recommend ncrc since they're cheap ($99 on 9/7 but normally $125). You'll have a great time.
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Ok cool man thanks for the info. So how do your brakes hold up when you're out there? How long can you run on your stock set up before you have to pit to cool down?
 
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