Apex Driving Academy March 1st

Anyone interested in attending?

There are some intermediate and advanced spots open.

It will be the 1.7 CCW.

http://apexdrivingacademy.com

No, but I am planning on doing the NASA event March 15/16 at MSR.

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Originally Posted by altiain

No, but I am planning on doing the NASA event March 15/16 at MSR.

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Linkie please?

http://www.nasatx.com/main.asp

I'll be doing many apex events this year.

My goal for 2008 is to get my race license through NASA, though, so I might be doing more NASA events.

If I am reading correctly its $155 for a one day HPDE at NASA?

Do they rent helmets?

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Originally Posted by XM_Rocks

Do they rent helmets?

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I would guess that they have their own.

Don't mean to drift. But, for the grass hopper, can one of you explain the difference of NASA events and Apex etc.?

From http://www.nasatx.com/Timetrials.asp:

"NO ROLLBAR OR CAGE REQUIRED. JUST YOUR M95 or HIGHER HELMET"

"Requirements: Advanced HPDE, Regular Autocross Experience, Instructors, or Race Licensed Drivers only."

Hmmmm.

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Originally Posted by XM_Rocks

If I am reading correctly its $155 for a one day HPDE at NASA?

Do they rent helmets?

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I don't think NASA rents helmets, but I know that MotorSports Ranch does. They rent driving suits and transponders as well.

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Originally Posted by altiain

I don't think NASA rents helmets, but I know that MotorSports Ranch does. They rent driving suits and transponders as well.

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You are correct.

I e-mailed them and they stated that its best to bring your own, just in case MSR sells out.

anyone know how many and how long we get per session for the NASA events?

My car may run by then. Am I HPDE 3 material?




You can get m2000 helmets for like $200 now.

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Originally Posted by mr brg

Am I HPDE 3 material?

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If you read the fine print you'll find the following:

"all HPDE 3 driver must be able to drive a 1:39 or faster at Hallett"

Can you believe that, it really says that... really!!! ;)

No HPDE 3 for Mr BRG in that case... :mrgreen:

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Originally Posted by Miatamoto

If you read the fine print you'll find the following:

"all HPDE 3 driver must be able to drive a 1:39 or faster at Hallett"

Can you believe that, it really says that... really!!! ;)

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LOL! BURN!

I anticipate some very quick times from him this year! :D

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Originally Posted by Miatamoto

If you read the fine print you'll find the following:

"all HPDE 3 driver must be able to drive a 1:39 or faster at Hallett"

Can you believe that, it really says that... really!!! ;)

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I know where your te-37's live. You've been warned...do not let it happen again.

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Originally Posted by johnwag

LOL! BURN!

I anticipate some very quick times from him this year! :D

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My crystal ball says 1:29.999.

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Originally Posted by mr brg

I know where your te-37's live. You've been warned...do not let it happen again.

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LOL, sorry, it was just too easy. :D

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Originally Posted by gabkwong

Don't mean to drift. But, for the grass hopper, can one of you explain the difference of NASA events and Apex etc.?

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my .02

NASA runs several wheel to wheel racing series and also HPDE

the events I have been to were OK (schedule, how friendly, etc) but because they have so many run groups, you typically get 4 twenty minute track sessions per day

Apex is only for fun and to teach you how to drive better

Apex (with the new 3 group format) give you a couple of more track sessions per day, and limit the number of cars on track during a session to a max of 16

and John Holmes (the co-owner) is nuts on being safe and following the passing rules

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Originally Posted by nealb

Apex (with the new 3 group format) give you a couple of more track sessions per day, and limit the number of cars on track during a session to a max of 16

and John Holmes (the co-owner) is nuts on being safe and following the passing rules

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I couldn't agree more with what you said.

There was lots of open track in the last session I attended.