Me and Quan will be there Saturday. Not sure if anyone else will be...Quote:
Originally Posted by jeff_man
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Me and Quan will be there Saturday. Not sure if anyone else will be...Quote:
Originally Posted by jeff_man
thought he was coming sunday, think about 5 others were already set for sunday so i joined that day.Quote:
Originally Posted by BenRomans04
He's doing both days like me.Quote:
Originally Posted by jeff_man
I'm scheduled for Sunday now. The weather is supposed to be nicer.
56* and they may have 93-octane on a pump too.Quote:
Originally Posted by goofygrin
Lots of space to go off on this track? I've only seen the track once from a distance but I noticed they had walls pretty close on the highway side.
In for Sunday! ::Banana::
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Originally Posted by mr brg
Vid on track: http://forums.dfwmiata.com/showpost....7&postcount=34
I run E85, so 93 doesn't help me. They also have the higher stuff. Prices at the pump aren't cheap FYI. So if you have a 5g container or whatever your econoboxes use in a couple sessions, bring it with you.Quote:
Originally Posted by mr brg
Just be sure to take them out of the trunk/backseat before going out on track ;)
As far as lots of room to go off?
No... Well there's some but it's not nicely groomed.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojI7afg8klA
Depends on where you go off. In a lot of places, you'll be okay. However, there are several spots on the track where if you go off, you're going to break something.Quote:
Originally Posted by mr brg
91 when i was there at $7 a gal and this is not a track to go off on. i didn't see one place i would not shit my self dropping a wheel. took the inside line under braking. went to deep mid 3 and went off not going very fast and it felt like i was do 100+ in a rock quay.Quote:
Originally Posted by mr brg
altiain want to go for a ride along? i promise i wont jump the turn 9 curbing..... ok maybe once ::EvilBana
Sure, if I make it out there. Got diagnosed with the flu today (I've had something since last Thursday), so there's a good chance I won't be there this weekend.Quote:
Originally Posted by jeff_man
I don't remember them ever only having 91 (and I was there just a couple months ago). Always been 93. And it's easily a $1 or 2 more than the local stations. The $7 stuff is the 104.Quote:
Originally Posted by jeff_man
don't forget to ware a cup :DQuote:
Originally Posted by altiain
I'm signed up for both days
here's my video from august. First time at track, first time on NT01's that had incorrect air pressure and a torsen that kept letting the inside tire spin.
The track is easy to learn. Long straights are boring but all of the turning is fun, as you would expect with a low horsepower miata.
Wags, did you rent the track for your own personal day? No other cars in sight LOL...
Mr. BRG, the track is a blast. I saw you running at Hallet (different group than me) and you will likely be getting around 140 at the end of the long back straight (IIRC ECR back straight seems almost twice as long as the front straight at Hallet).
I did the toy run at ECR last year. Passing is "supposed" to be only point bys on the straight bits (lots of them), however I was divebombed inside in a few corners by some really fast and nice GT3RS (or whatever those bazillionty dollar Porsches are numbered). No big deal to me, they knew what they were doing. Seems like they let the members run on "different" groups as they wish, as they were well above my skill and speed. Again, no biggie..
As far as going off, yeah, there's a few scary looking bits... but that's what makes it exciting no?
It's not a miata only gig like Hallett or Garys day at Cresson. There will be a bit of everything. In my run group there were the aforementioned porsches (2 or 3 of the rascals), couple o' big Mustangs that did not believe in pointing by an NA miata, or lifting if they did ::Rant::, a few spec boxters and miatas, and some fire belching crazy fast evo/subie buggys that defy physics in corners and logic on the straights. You see Atoms, Caterhams, etc. and my fav was the Cayman suv that followed me on pit out and FILLED my mirrors as I tried to warm up my cold tires on a cold track ::Rant::
In other words. More fun than should be legally allowed. I'm in for both days.
Black miata w/hardtop. Stop by and say hi, or wave as you go by!
:D:D:D
::Banana::::Banana::Quote:
Originally Posted by SixAce
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In other words. More fun than should be legally allowed. I'm in for both days.
Black miata w/hardtop. Stop by and say hi, or wave as you go by!
:D:D:D
Amen to that! :burnrubr:
Oh man, the last thing I need is someone nosing in if I don't drive the defense line. I don't really want to argue with a track-member about damage on his $200k (and my $1600 car) car because he nosed-in at a DE.
I like playing with the faster cars though...its the reason I built it.
btw, john and six-ace have the same av.
all rules will be dicussed in the drivers meeting at 8:30 both days. Anyone that voliates the rules will be delt with accordingly.Quote:
Originally Posted by mr brg
Looks like I'm in for Sunday. Woohoo! Never driven ECR before, but the surface looks pretty bumpy from the videos I saw. I guess they've patched it up quite a bit?
they closed the track in july/august and did a lot of work on the long straight (where most of the bumpiness was). It's a lot smoother (but a bit slicker IMO) than it was before... except at the beginning of the straight. There's a bump there.
They also cleaned up turn 1 and 2, which used to be like moguls.
just make sure you point me by with your middle finder for the hd camera ::BaHump::Quote:
Originally Posted by BenRomans04
Depends on what car I'm in.......:burnrubr:Quote:
Originally Posted by jeff_man
me and swan (icepenguin66) will be there for sunday only! can't wait! mid 60's for the afternoon!:drive:
LOL, pretty close, 'cept Wags is on the correct (read faster) line...:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by mr brg
I thought that this was a fairly new trackQuote:
Originally Posted by goofygrin
Who's going Saturday? I've never been there and wouldn't mind following someone there, I'm leaving from Lewisville.
It is, but there was a lot of breakup in the asphalt, so some sections have been replaced with concrete to handle the heat/heaving of the ground.Quote:
Originally Posted by NC Eunos
Okay, I'm in for Sunday. I'll try not to cough on anyone. :wink:
http://www.thetechlounge.com/files/n...sk_fashion.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by altiain
Yea, the story of the grading and pavement at that track is tragic.Quote:
Originally Posted by goofygrin
I've heard that tons and tons of people are signed up for this...are we sure its not going to be pandemonium on teh track?
It's always pandemonium on the track when you're around Trey. :mrgreen:
I sent Maggie an email asking for a rough headcount for each day.
I'm trying to exit the track/enter the grass at speeds under 80mph on Sunday...unlike last time. Its easier this way.Quote:
Originally Posted by altiain
What is the SM lap record here? I need to know which restroom I'll be using...and its tough to sit at the urinal to make #1.
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Originally Posted by mr brg
Where did you hear that?
Probably will be pandemonium with the parts falling off your flying turd.
A twice-removed mutual, Nigerian e-friend told me.Quote:
Originally Posted by ken o
This is totally uncalled for and disrespectful. If you ever saw my car on the track you'd know that parts don't fall off, it pours money on the track.
No, it just drags parts along the track making sparks. The parts don't actually fall off. :wink:
Here's an excerpt from the instructor email I just received:
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we have over 50 cars for both Saturday and Sunday. After reviewing the participant list we are going to run two car groups, one for the first time participants, those that have never driven ECR and a group for those that have experience at ECR. We will start the day off with lead follow for the first time drivers then move to those with experience using both lead follow and in car instruction for those that request. Bikes will run next in the rotation and sessions will be 20 minutes for all groups. We will not allow any passengers in guest cars other than instructors and we have moved the first instructor session prior to lunch.
wow
25 cars on the track at the same time.
It'll be just like a TDE event!
Nah, TDE runs 32+ in a group.
that's 24 people to pass ::Banana::Quote:
Originally Posted by goofygrin