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Old 10-20-2012, 05:20 PM   #1
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Possible Road Course Event

I know this idea has been floated around a few times before, but I wanted to get a feel of who would be interested in doing a track day. Experience is not a requirement, it will just be a fun event.

The concept would be to mirror off of the Run to the Shore that is apparently not going to happen in 2013. The biggest change being that it's not likely to be held at NJMP, more like someplace in NY or a similar distance.

Going to try to attract primarily American Muscle but no one will be kept away. The weekend would consist of a dinner, cruising some back roads, maybe an autocross, and track time.

So who would have any interest in participating or spectating at such an event?

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Old 10-20-2012, 06:19 PM   #2
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Not sure what njmp is but sounds like you are talking about a track day at a place like monticello pr limerock right ? If so I'm interested all depends on a date.
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depending on where it is where i am at the time and what I'm driving I'm in
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Old 10-21-2012, 06:22 PM   #7
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I will be sure to keep everyone here in the loop if we can get something going. Realistically the tracks that have reasonable prices and potential openings in their schedule for what we would like to do are all a few hours outside of NJ.

MyFirstZ, yes, we are talking getting out on a road course and hopefully some related automotive antics.

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Old 10-21-2012, 07:01 PM   #8
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Old 10-21-2012, 09:48 PM   #9
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I'm in and I'm sure I can find a few others around my area not on the boards who would love to go.
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I am down for such an event, if I can afford to go.

If road courses are the name of the game.... Montecello I believe would be out unless someone knows someone. Pocono would be an option, NJMP, Englishtown (probably doesn't count), There are a few others within reasonable driving range I'm sure. BeavRun and The Glen may be out. I'm probably among those here who is closer to the Glen from a distance perspective and it is still a 6 hour haul. Beav Run is out near Pittsburgh. Again 5 hour run. Lime Rock may be an option though.

But if someone sets something up I would be down for some action on the track. Assuming cars are running.
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Old 10-22-2012, 08:20 PM   #11
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Assuming this is for sometime in 2013? If so, I'm interested in an event at a track that's a reasonable distance. E'town is too compressed and has virtually no safe areas for an "off" so I wouldn't want to go there. Pocono North course is nice for a group with varied experience levels. The Glen is usually heavily booked and is a minimum of 3.5 hours drive from central/south Jersey. About the same drive time to Summit Point, but they may have more open dates (on the original course). The short course is tight for larger run groups. Don't know about the new course. Hard to find affordable accomodations within a reasonable distance from Lime Rock, but the course in challenging.
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Old 10-22-2012, 08:49 PM   #12
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We have been talking to a few different facilities and it looks like we won't have any trouble finding a date. E-town is about the only place I have no interest in taking people. The track is tight and in a lot of ways not very safe, the facilities are non-existent, and the track management is pretty much useless(learned this trying to work on drag/car show events with them)

We are looking into 2013 and there are some really strong possibilities on the horizon. I should be able to start getting things locked in a little and making announcements with in the next 2-3 weeks. So everyone stay tuned.

One thing I would ask, if anyone has any business contacts or suggestions for potential sponsors please shoot me a PM. Sponsor ideas don't just need to be automotive, I know in this economy a lot of companies are seeking slightly unconventional promotional outlets.


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Old 10-23-2012, 06:03 PM   #13
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Excellent! I got a few people interested
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My cousin and I are in. Let's do Poconos or Watkins Glen or something!
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Old 10-25-2012, 10:41 PM   #16
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Glad to see so many want to attend. Keep spreading the word.

Some things are going to start shaking loose over the next week or two and I will be able to start posting real updates.

The goal for the event would be to run in a format similar to the Run to the Shore that some of us have attended. Autocross, open track, some cruising back roads, and some variant of the speed stop challenge. Believe me, with all of the seat time and advice available it is one hell of a bang for the buck.


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Old 10-25-2012, 11:53 PM   #17
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I would be interested, depends on alot of factors. keep the info comming.
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I'd be interested but I don't currently have an American muscle car. If that changes before this event I'd be in.
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I'd be interested but I don't currently have an American muscle car. If that changes before this event I'd be in.
If I somehow get my 84 done before this... you're welcome to take your old ride to said event.
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If I somehow get my 84 done before this... you're welcome to take your old ride to said event.
Haha, we'll see. Thanks for the offer.
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id be down prefer to do limerock park over njmp anyday
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Hey whats up, new to the forum. I'm totally in on this! I've been wanting to put my car on a track for a while now. Keep the info coming on dates, events and costs.
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Old 11-01-2012, 10:32 PM   #23
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Hoping to have some info next week. Things have been a little hectic for all involved as you can imagine.

In the mean time please keep telling your friends. This isn't going to be planned as an event just about this club or just inviting f-bodies. Everybody is welcome.

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Old 11-02-2012, 06:40 PM   #24
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is this going to happen soon or is it for next season, cause the camaro is going under the knife for major surgery soon
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Old 11-03-2012, 04:02 PM   #25
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It's a next season thing.

WTF are you doing to the car now? lol

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