One car, One driver. That's the rule. During the lead and follow you may take a passenger, but they must also have a helmet.
Gary
Me too, really!Originally Posted by Mathews2004
The check is in the mail. Really!
GARY,
Which direction are we running? I've never run there clockwise before....
One car, One driver. That's the rule. During the lead and follow you may take a passenger, but they must also have a helmet.
Gary
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You might want to check out the 02. I saw IMVivid going south on Sylvania this morning and it would only go about 60 mph. Must need a tune up or somethingI plan to run our 2002 Miata, going to let the POS Racer sit this one out.Need to get it some cool tires like Tailchaser!
I was so disappointed when I got into my office and found out that I had to work on that day! Later I was able to get someone to trade the day with me.
I went over to Gray and my check is already in his hand! My first track day!
Gabriel
My kid wants to come too. However, he does not has any "race tires". Can he use the Toyo T1S tires?
Gabriel
Street tires are better if you're learning. Race tires give little to no warning before losing traction whereas street tires "talk to you".
I'll be running my old Azenis which are nearly bald but no cords showing.
Funny you should mention that... TC was giving me some royal shit about my complaining that my tires were "too bald". There's plenty of skin left but I thought not enough for a track day... but, hell, if you're going bald then so might I!I'll be running my old Azenis which are nearly bald but no cords showing.
Ok I have a request of everyone. If you are going to run bald tires please let me know so I can stay FAR away from you! The track can be as safe as you and the others make it. If you show up with an unsafe car I would hope the powers at be will not allow you on track for the safety of others. If your tires are questionable GO BUY NEW ONES! If not maybe you should sit this one out.
Remember you will need to pass the tech inspection, and you will use more brake and tire than at an Autocross.
"Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional." Haruki Murakami
Perhaps I should have noted that I was joking...
My car wouldn't pass tech anyhow!
All you need is brake pads. $50 from Mazdaspeed and you're done! Didn't Andy offer you free rotors too?
Actually, no... only in exchange for a screw.All you need is brake pads. $50 from Mazdaspeed and you're done! Didn't Andy offer you free rotors too?
Easy there, pervs...
We just haven't had time to get together.
I'd second this comment. It's bad enough to run bald tires on the street - running them on the track is the last thing you want to do.
Making sure you have good brakes and tires are the two most crucial maintenance items for any track day - a blown motor might suck, but it won't suck nearly as bad as running out of brakes at 90+mph or having a tire start to cord or come apart on you in the middle of a 4th gear corner.
Iain
"We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing." - George Bernard Shaw
Yea kids lets not bring junk to MSR! Please stay away from me also!I'd second this comment. It's bad enough to run bald tires on the street - running them on the track is the last thing you want to do.
black roadster at the last MSR did you have better tires than you do now? I'd think with as often as you were running off in the grass you may want to get some good mud and snow tires.
black roadster at the last MSR did you have better tires than you do now? I'd think with as often as you were running off in the grass you may want to get some good mud and snow tires.
Actually Gary Shuhart was the one that recommended I run the Azenis.
My Toyos are new (2-3k miles?) but he felt Azenis with little tread would be better as long as the weren't corded which they aren't.
FYI... I agree cars should be mechanically sound on the track. Need to look at my pads this week to make sure they have enough thickness.
3Bean- I have the OEM Rotors that came off my car in a box somewhere. Not sure what shape they are in, but you are welcome to them.Actually, no... only in exchange for a screw.All you need is brake pads. $50 from Mazdaspeed and you're done! Didn't Andy offer you free rotors too?
Easy there, pervs...
We just haven't had time to get together.
Are there any slots open?
I greatly appreciate that! I'll call you later this week!3Bean- I have the OEM Rotors that came off my car in a box somewhere. Not sure what shape they are in, but you are welcome to them.Actually, no... only in exchange for a screw.All you need is brake pads. $50 from Mazdaspeed and you're done! Didn't Andy offer you free rotors too?
Easy there, pervs...
We just haven't had time to get together.
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