[jmg]

Originally Posted by Humdizzle

tracking never made sense to me from a money/time perspective either. but we have plenty of open backroads around here. as long as you know your limits you're fine. when you want to push your limits or exceed them... thats where the track is the better option.

i prefer to drive by myself rather than with other people. because someone always has to try and show off (or try to keep pace with you) . or someone in front of you is kicking up rocks at 100+ mph. or you're getting split up by traffic lights and other cars.

Canyon roads abound here in SoCal, it's just so unsafe to really push it like we do on the track. Oncoming traffic, other people showing off and putting others in danger, bicyclists on the road etc. I prefer driving alone as well, but there's safety to consider. No cell coverage and the possibility of flying off the mountain or even breaking down in a remote area are risk factors. While I have done canyon runs alone, I prefer not to for those reasons alone. For track days I can easily just go by myself because I know there will be people at the track and everyone is so friendly and helpful. I manage to always see someone I've met before that could lend a hand should something go wrong.

[kyriian]

Originally Posted by Dino GT

I got an email a few days ago and I think they are open today from 5pm-8pm. $120.00 for 3 hours I think. Which is a pretty good deal if you don't want to waist the whole day at the track.

In my personal experience, the shxtshow usually happens occasionally at the weeknight and most often weekend night events, so if you are somewhat of a mature person and don't want to deal with idiots, i'd say take a day off work to go. It will be far less frustrating on your end.

[Donatello.]

Originally Posted by tranquility

For sure, my definition of sportscar is always handling, not straight-line speed, 100 freaking percent, I don't get other takes.




Flying Miata? That company is just crazy, I don't see the pt once one does that…might as well get a…Hellcat LOL.

Well, you definitely have your bases covered.

No, there are a couple other companies with turbo kits or I can do the Edelbrock SC

[OkieSnuffBox]

Originally Posted by Alfisti

Problem here is tracking is OBSCENLY expensive. Looking at well over 1K to bring your own car for a few hours. It's fucking madness. Better off at the local supercarts track and hustle those a bit.

My local track, Hallett, isn't super expensive, but everything adds up. That's why I don't have a track car anymore. Got tired of the expense and weekends in the garage.

I always had friends/family join so I could take them for a session on track. Brakes, fuel, entry fees, food/water (so you aren't eating a greasy hamburger before going back on the track).....even in 2013 I figured it was about an $800-1000 weekend..........which didn't include the cost of building the car.

[XutvJet]

The ONLY car I'd ever consider for track work or "track days" is a Miata. Low weight and low power means you're not spending a fortune on expendables and you're still having a blast. You're chances of a epic crash are also somewhat reduced as the Miata can't gather nutty speed like many of today's high powered, high limit performance/sports cars/coupes.

[OkieSnuffBox]

Originally Posted by XutvJet

The ONLY car I'd ever consider for track work or "track days" is a Miata. Low weight and low power means you're not spending a fortune on expendables and you're still having a blast. You're chances of a epic crash are also somewhat reduced as the Miata can't gather nutty speed like many of today's high powered, high limit performance/sports cars/coupes.

That's what I had. '90 Miata.

But my first on track experience (where I was driving) was my '04 R6. There was about a 45 mph difference going into Turn 1 between the R6 and the Miata.

[jmg]

Originally Posted by XutvJet

The ONLY car I'd ever consider for track work or "track days" is a Miata. Low weight and low power means you're not spending a fortune on expendables and you're still having a blast. You're chances of a epic crash are also somewhat reduced as the Miata can't gather nutty speed like many of today's high powered, high limit performance/sports cars/coupes.

I debate doing this all the time. However, I just can't NOT drive a fast car on the track though. If I have an M car, it's going on the track.

[OkieSnuffBox]

Originally Posted by jmg

I debate doing this all the time. However, I just can't NOT drive a fast car on the track though. If I have an M car, it's going on the track.

There is something fun about getting a point-by from someone in a car with 5-6x the amount of HP you have though.

[jmg]

Originally Posted by OkieSnuffBox

There is something fun about getting a point-by from someone in a car with 5-6x the amount of HP you have though.

No doubt! I've given plenty Miatas the humble point by!

[kyriian]

Originally Posted by jmg

No doubt! I've given plenty Miatas the humble point by!

Having owned 2 Miatas (NB with a FM turbo, and a NC) over about 8 years and many many lapping days with them, you are the few and far between that would let the Miata by and I salute you sir.

I find it’s just easier to bully the fancy ego driven cars off the track.

[tranquility]

Originally Posted by kyriian

Having owned 2 Miatas (NB with a FM turbo, and a NC) over about 8 years and many many lapping days with them, you are the few and far between that would let the Miata by and I salute you sir.

I find it’s just easier to bully the fancy ego driven cars off the track.

Good pt, ego is so annoying. Kinda a flipside is whenever I see horrible drivers flying by at crazy speeds in dangerous weather in totally inept vehicles. I guess they are just praying to have their first major wipeout or never heard of hydroplaning.

[10"]

I just drive a 1M every day.
Family of 3. 6 year old has
grown up in it since birth.

No issues.
Skip on the SUVs.

Life is too short to follow
such predictable templates
advertising made for peeps
to follow and adhere to…

[Tambohamilton]

Originally Posted by 10"

I just drive a 1M every day.
Family of 3. 6 year old has
grown up in it since birth.

No issues.
Skip on the SUVs.

Life is too short to follow
such predictable templates
advertising made for peeps
to follow and adhere to…

To be fair, I wouldn't be getting rid of a 1M if I owned it either. Well played.

[Tambohamilton]

Originally Posted by 10"

I just drive a 1M every day.
Family of 3. 6 year old has
grown up in it since birth.

No issues.
Skip on the SUVs.

Life is too short to follow
such predictable templates
advertising made for peeps
to follow and adhere to…

To be fair, I wouldn't be getting rid of a 1M if I owned it either. Well played.

[OkieSnuffBox]

Originally Posted by kyriian

Having owned 2 Miatas (NB with a FM turbo, and a NC) over about 8 years and many many lapping days with them, you are the few and far between that would let the Miata by and I salute you sir.

I find it’s just easier to bully the fancy ego driven cars off the track.

I never really had that problem, but our local track is fairly tight. They would get tired of being harrassed from 2-6 and the going into 7/8/9. The only real problem I had is people giving me a point-by and then not lifting.

Like, "Guy, you're in a 400hp Mustang, I'm in a 116hp Miata. I'm not getting by unless you lift."

[10"]

Originally Posted by Tambohamilton

To be fair, I wouldn't be getting rid of a 1M if I owned it either. Well played.

thanks—it was my dream car so
am not gonna compromise!

i always loved the old school way
of driving and keeping cars. Buy
what you really want and use it and
build a whole history around it…

[Theruleslawyer]

Originally Posted by Alfisti

On what planet does a 992 not have enough power? I literally have no idea what anyone can do on public roads with more than 400hp, i drove a gt stang and it was at seriously illegal speeds before it changed up a gear from a rolling exit.

Automated enforcement is only going to get worse and self driving cars aren't far off. Enjoying a car anywhere near an urban area has its days numbered.

Tbh My desire for a sports car died off from years of commuting in heavy traffic. Wfh most of my driving is highly discretionary. Im much more interested now that my day to day isn't a soul crushing slog