Texas Miata Roundup Oct 31st thru November 3rd

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Originally Posted by nealb

Paul

A follow up to Speed's question

Thanks for the clarification. I would appreciate a confirming update after you are sure everyone on your team (e.g., Desi) is on the same page with the posted info.

So a person whose car passes the requirements in post #28 on page two earlier in this thread:

First shows up at Registration at the event Hotel between 7:30 am and 9am on Friday to get credentials that will allow running on Harris Hill. (I didn’t see any mention of Registration at the track for those wishing to get orientation on Friday so they can run on Saturday)

Second, shows up at the track at 2:00 Friday afternoon for orientation (and I guess eyeballing of the car to be sure it is safe).

Third, gets an hour of open track on Saturday morning 9:00 to 10, and another hour at 3:00 to 4. These sessions will have drivers who are entrants in the Roundup, and Roundup staff, and Harris Hill members as well.

Is that correct ?

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Friday afternoon there will be a orientation before you get on the track, You will b able to run all open track times, that also includes Roundup staff who are experienced and Harris Hill staff. We have many club members who don't track there car. We also have members who live to race.

All though I am putting all this together I don't personally track my car much, even though it is supercharged and pushing 210hp to the wheels.
I just enjoy my Miata and it is not a daily driver just a toy.

I have one more request for those that have already reigistered, please fill out the information form one more time on the registration page and for club put DFWMiata so that we will know.

And Desi is now on board for open track time.

Thanks Paul for clearing it up. Looking forward to the event!

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Originally Posted by PBellew

Friday afternoon there will be a orientation before you get on the track, You will b able to run all open track times, that also includes Roundup staff who are experienced and Harris Hill staff. We have many club members who don't track there car. We also have members who live to race.

All though I am putting all this together I don't personally track my car much, even though it is supercharged and pushing 210hp to the wheels.
I just enjoy my Miata and it is not a daily driver just a toy.

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so can a person show up at Harris Hill Friday afternoon (before 2:00) and take part in the orientation?

or do you have to go to the event hotel on Friday morning between 7:30 and 9 am as listed on the Roundup website schedule ?

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Originally Posted by nealb

so can a person show up at Harris Hill Friday afternoon (before 2:00) and take part in the orientation?

or do you have to go to the event hotel on Friday morning between 7:30 and 9 am as listed on the Roundup website schedule ?

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If you can make it to the hotel between 11am and 12pm we can register you others at that time. We will not hold to strict registration time lines we will be flexible. Registration will be held in a conference room and I will be around in the morning till 1pm. I have a run that I have to lead that leaves at that time.

Tonight at midnight the price to attend goes up and the extra goodies will not be available.

I know that you all hate lead follows, but for those that come we may arrange a lead follow where the track best time holder will lead. very hot laps and bragging rights.

Paul

sorry to be dense, but does your most recent comment mean that there will not be two one hour "open" track sessions for those who take part in the Friday afternoon orientation ?

or do you mean that in addition to the two open sessions, a person can choose to also do the lead-follow sessions ?

Sounds like lead-follow to me...

I'm confused again...

LMAO at this thread.

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Originally Posted by nealb

Paul

sorry to be dense, but does your most recent comment mean that there will not be two one hour "open" track sessions for those who take part in the Friday afternoon orientation ?

or do you mean that in addition to the two open sessions, a person can choose to also do the lead-follow sessions ?

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Schedule is listed and yes we will have some lead follows that will be very fast that you are more than welcome to join in on.

Everything stands as stated before.

The last confusing statement was meant to be challenge for the those that may be able to keep up with with the track best time record holder.

Look on line at the roundup site, the schedule is posted and I do believe there is more open track time than 2 sessions.

You assume that a group of X number of cars will follow the fastest without a need for passing each other. And unless Jamie is leading in his Miata, you are assuming the fastest Miata down there can stay ahead.

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Originally Posted by Nails

You assume that a group of X number of cars will follow the fastest without a need for passing each other. And unless Jamie is leading in his Miata, you are assuming the fastest Miata down there can stay ahead.

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Your right it's assumption that they can stay ahead of the group, Still it's all about having fun isn't it

This is the schedule and it seems like a decent amount of track time for the price. This doesn't include a bit of time on Friday as well.

We're here at H2R and the owner and staff are chatting us up. Very nice guys. We also have free reign of the track right now. As soon as we figure it out, they're gonna flip it on us. Good times! Y'all are missing out. Unlimited track time. Booya!

Too bad you won't drive it fast. ::Banana::

Don't forget to mow for them!!

Remember to point the Harley's by.

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Originally Posted by black roadster

We're here at H2R and the owner and staff are chatting us up. Very nice guys. We also have free reign of the track right now. As soon as I figure out how to go off in all corners, they're gonna flip it on us. Good times! Y'all are missing out. Unlimited track time. Booya!

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Fixed it for ya...

Well??

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Originally Posted by black roadster

We're here at H2R and the owner and staff are chatting us up. Very nice guys. We also have free reign of the track right now. As soon as we figure it out, they're gonna flip it on us. Good times! Y'all are missing out. Unlimited track time. Booya!

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Wanted to thanks to Track Dog and friends for participating in our Roundup event. For those that didn't make it, yes there was unlimited track time on Friday and a good amount on Saturday. Everyone who attended had a great time.

Paul Bellew

The track wasn't bad. Gary thought it was rather rough and I'll agree it wasn't very smooth. San Marcos had a deluge of rain just prior to the event so the run off was muddy (which I completely avoided! No spins!) I had one 90° sideways moment and a few drifting moments but otherwise clean, so ::Rasp:: The rain also caused a section of track to have a permanent stream running across which made things interesting. On Friday we ran counter clock-wise which is supposed to be more challenging. We started out the same on Saturday but then they flipped it on us a we started running clockwise. Clockwise was more fun to me as you have a turn where you drop down into the next turn as opposed to driving up. If the track was smoother, it would be an ideal Miata track.

The owners and staff were SUPER laid back about things which was surprising but I never felt "unsafe". There were no flag stations except at the pit lane. I didn't see an emergency crew although I was told they were there. There was passing just about everywhere with what seemed like optional point-bys but everyone seemed to be safe about it too. It's a wide enough track for Miatas to pass with relative safety. Most surprising part of the event is when I passed a HUGE old white Cadillac. I was like, "WTF is a Caddy doing here?!" Like I said, they were super laid back.

Given the chance I would do it again though. H2R has it's faults and idiosyncrasies but it's a fun track. I believe Tejas Miata Club is planning an all Miata HPDE for charity next year so keep a look out and put it on your calendar for next year.

They use lights instead of flags there. Glad you stayed on the track.

The weekend was great start to finish, and I popped my Miata track day cherry. Thanks to Gary H. for the video - I come into frame at 3:37




C

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Originally Posted by black roadster

The track wasn't bad. Gary thought it was rather rough and I'll agree it wasn't very smooth. San Marcos had a deluge of rain just prior to the event so the run off was muddy (which I completely avoided! No spins!) I had one 90° sideways moment and a few drifting moments but otherwise clean, so ::Rasp:: The rain also caused a section of track to have a permanent stream running across which made things interesting. On Friday we ran counter clock-wise which is supposed to be more challenging. We started out the same on Saturday but then they flipped it on us a we started running clockwise. Clockwise was more fun to me as you have a turn where you drop down into the next turn as opposed to driving up. If the track was smoother, it would be an ideal Miata track.

The owners and staff were SUPER laid back about things which was surprising but I never felt "unsafe". There were no flag stations except at the pit lane. I didn't see an emergency crew although I was told they were there. There was passing just about everywhere with what seemed like optional point-bys but everyone seemed to be safe about it too. It's a wide enough track for Miatas to pass with relative safety. Most surprising part of the event is when I passed a HUGE old white Cadillac. I was like, "WTF is a Caddy doing here?!" Like I said, they were super laid back.

Given the chance I would do it again though. H2R has it's faults and idiosyncrasies but it's a fun track. I believe Tejas Miata Club is planning an all Miata HPDE for charity next year so keep a look out and put it on your calendar for next year.

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William is right, we are planning a Miata HPDE charity event next year in October or early November before F1 COTA weekend. The track is fun even though considered a little rough in some places by some. I have connections in the Driveway Austin ownership and may talk with them about sponsoring a weekend event if there is enough interest.

I will keep you all posted, Date and place will be available by February 2014.

Paul B.

Paul, thanks for a great weekend, the time spent was well worth the money and friendship along the way.
Looking forward to what next years event has in store.