Eagles Canyon Raceway Toy Run December 4 & 5

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10-26-2010, 10:02 PM
motorollow

Eagles Canyon Raceway Toy Run December 4 & 5

It appears they are doing it a little different this year. Cars only on Saturday, Bikes only on Sunday. Linkie :drive:
10-26-2010, 11:47 PM
Matt V

Damn, only $50? I might have to take the NA this year.

BTW, will they restrict me if I don't have a roll bar and/or hardtop?
10-27-2010, 07:08 AM
altiain

Call Maggie for specifics, but I don't think there is a roll bar/hard top requirement. There hasn't been one in the past.
10-27-2010, 08:36 AM
Electro

Looking into this one. Just want some seat time again in the "Red" car without pushing the tires and brakes.
10-27-2010, 09:44 AM
MoonieGT

I just signed up. $50, a toy, and food that all goes to charity AND I get track time? FANTASTIC! It will be my first time out to ECR, can't wait.
10-27-2010, 09:45 AM
goofygrin

Previous experience says that these days will be full of traffic, so don't go out trying to set any records :0)
10-27-2010, 09:49 AM
MoonieGT

I don't have the car or the pace for records :). I keep hearing mixed opinions on ECR (most seem negative). I figure this is the cheapest way to form my own opinion.
10-27-2010, 09:55 AM
BigDmiata

I am so gonna do this. Miatas at Hallett didn't work out, but I am so gonna do this.
10-27-2010, 09:58 AM
CosmosMpower

I had fun last year despite the rain, going again this year.
10-27-2010, 10:22 AM
NC Eunos

I was out there last year for this on both saturday and Sunday. On Saturday it was raining so the bikes left leaving back to back run groups for the car guys!!! It almost felt like an opne track day due to so much seat time. I also plan on attending.
10-27-2010, 10:40 AM
altiain

I had fun last year on Sunday, and didn't think the traffic was that bad at all. Well, except for the damn Evos that couldn't use their mirrors. :wink:
10-27-2010, 11:04 AM
Matt V

So, who will be running novice? I've only been on their track once so that's where I'll be. I can't wait to drive with other Miatas on the track.
10-27-2010, 11:08 AM
MoonieGT

Good question? How do they assign groups? When I do MSR with The Driver's Edge I'm blue-solo. Do I have to get reevaluated at ECR, or will they let me run Intermediate?
10-27-2010, 11:38 AM
BigDmiata

Any chance I can pick Iain as my instructor since I know I will be in the Beginner/Novice group. My only track experience was in my '97 at MSR back in 2001.
10-27-2010, 12:01 PM
altiain

ECR typically doesn't assign instructors, although there will be some available. Usually they identify who the instructors are and let you find your own.

I will be happy to instruct for you, Dallas.
10-27-2010, 12:27 PM
sammm

I'm in as a novice.
10-27-2010, 12:42 PM
Matt V

I had an instructor my first time out there, and then after 2 runs they said I was good to go on my own. I'm betting I'll have one for one time then they'll let me go, since I've had prior experience. But that was 2 years ago, also.
10-27-2010, 02:21 PM
Nails

I'm signed up and so is Carazzie.
10-27-2010, 02:56 PM
driftdevil

I might have to do this. Just have to see how the car is running by then.
10-27-2010, 03:46 PM
motorollow

I am registered.
10-27-2010, 04:29 PM
jrj512

I will be there.
10-27-2010, 04:45 PM
cone-cerned

Are we going to make this a Miatas at Eagles Canyon? I'm in, too.
10-27-2010, 04:52 PM
MoonieGT

It's looking that way. I don't know where everyone is coming from, but anyone want to meet up for the drive and grab breakfast? I'm near 635/35 in Dallas.
10-27-2010, 05:51 PM
goofygrin

IIRC, there's a Jack in the Box and a grocery store on 35 at the exit to get there. I know because last year me and 10 other people obviously had forgotten our food so we were buying it there the morning of :-) Tasty breakfast burrito @ the Jack in the Box too!
10-27-2010, 06:16 PM
motorollow

Quote:

Originally Posted by goofygrin

IIRC, there's a Jack in the Box and a grocery store on 35 at the exit to get there. I know because last year me and 10 other people obviously had forgotten our food so we were buying it there the morning of :-) Tasty breakfast burrito @ the Jack in the Box too!

I'm in. There were several drivers there the last time.
10-27-2010, 07:12 PM
Nails

Unless you're buying gas at the track, make sure you fill up near I-35 because there aren't any stations near the track.
10-28-2010, 12:23 AM
Matt V

Are we meeting up at that Jack in the Box prior? I'd love to meet there and get some breakfast with you guys before the drivers meeting.

BTW, anyone know what the ratings on our helmets have to be? I wanna sure the one I buy meets their qualifications.
10-28-2010, 07:10 AM
altiain

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nails

Unless you're buying gas at the track, make sure you fill up near I-35 because there aren't any stations near the track.

There is a gas station on FM455 just east of Sanger, which is the closest fuel I've found to the track.

Just beware that the auto shutoff doesn't work on some of their pumps. ::Rant:: Last time I was there I ended up washing a gallon of fuel off the side of the car at 6 AM.
10-28-2010, 08:29 AM
jeff_man

i'll be there and altiain, want to go from a ride and see how well the ast take the jump at the end of #9 ;)
10-28-2010, 08:55 AM
gabkwong

I'm in. Does anyone has a write up on 'the lines' for Miata? Although I have been to MSR and Hallet many times, but I have never driven on EC.
10-28-2010, 09:02 AM
MoonieGT

I think you can use this as a start:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqFKC6MgOgc

Also, if you have rFactor you can download ECR and do some virtual laps. I plan on doing this before Dec. 4.
10-28-2010, 09:45 AM
black roadster

I'm in as well.
10-28-2010, 10:02 AM
altiain

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeff_man

i'll be there and altiain, want to go from a ride and see how well the ast take the jump at the end of #9 ;)

Thanks for the offer, but you can kill yourself with someone else riding shotgun. :wink:
10-28-2010, 10:54 AM
Matt V

So can we meet at Jack in the Box? It'd be cool to meet up together prior to share tips and info.

-Matt
10-28-2010, 11:09 AM
POS Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt V

So can we meet at Jack in the Box? It'd be cool to meet up together prior to share tips and info.

-Matt

Settle down a touch this event is in December and it isn't even November yet. ;-)

In BTW!
10-28-2010, 11:11 AM
Matt V

Sorry, this will be my first track event in the Miata so I'm excited. :D
10-28-2010, 11:14 AM
Geckotek

We were planning to go to Eagle's Canyon this weekend, but had to cancel. Not sure when we're rescheduling, but this looks like a good date for me. Pretty sure I'm in.
10-28-2010, 11:51 AM
jeff_man

last run last year, HD is you click to go to youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oHhYABvj4Y
10-28-2010, 02:06 PM
Electro

Still waiting for reply from Maggie. :(
10-28-2010, 05:42 PM
ken o

I talked to Maggie today. I was at ECR for a BMW event. She said that yesterday she got bombed with emails. There are about 40 people signed up now.

My videos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKDpaFchI50

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kNdoRm3Giw

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