Tracks in The GTA area

chiselwhit · 07-10-2012, 08:42 PM

I see that Mosport and Cayuga have tracks for lap times.

Does anyone have any experience with either of these?

I have a roadster and am wondering what the safety requirements are ... are the stock roll bars acceptable? Any particular spec on the helmet (or could I use a motorcycle helmet?)A

Any advice appreciated

MrSir · 07-25-2012, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by chiselwhit

I see that Mosport and Cayuga have tracks for lap times.

Does anyone have any experience with either of these?

I have a roadster and am wondering what the safety requirements are ... are the stock roll bars acceptable? Any particular spec on the helmet (or could I use a motorcycle helmet?)A

Any advice appreciated

i dont think you need to have a roll cage to be allowed on the track on track days. THe only requirement is the helmet. I doubt they are very specific on that too. Usually on the event pages where they have the details for signing up they say whats required. usually its be there at some ungodly early time like 6 am for a meeting, and have a helmet.

Shotta · 07-26-2012, 08:27 PM

Im thinking of getting in to time attack racing next year.

Ontario Time Attack - Home Page | Canadian Automobile Sport Clubs - Ontario Region

There is a guy on this forum already doing it with his Z here in Ontario. His name is Martin Crisp, I cant remember his user name. I know him from the RC racing days long ago.

On the website it tells you about classifications of cars, better off without a roll cage and staying in the stock class unless you want to start dropping crazy money into racing and compete against modified classes.

wutfun · 08-05-2012, 07:18 PM

Hi Guys

Yeah I did some time attack this year and had some good fun. The Ontario Time Attack series is well run and competitive. Happy to offer any help I can.

Megan370z · 08-11-2012, 05:01 PM

also look for CSCS.ca ,, they run a smaller number of Time attack during the year and also more flexible on modification rules than OTA.

my Z was a bit too much modified to allow me to participe competitively.
and I didnt want to remove a few needed one to run in the lower class ...
I wasnt able to qualify my Z to be classed with a dyno sheet & weight.

as for going to a track with a roadster , some event allow you to go and some dont .
I know Touge.ca are doing a bunch of lapping event in 2012. they were quite nice when I first started with my 350z roadster back in 2008.

alcheng · 08-12-2012, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Shotta

Im thinking of getting in to time attack racing next year.

Ontario Time Attack - Home Page | Canadian Automobile Sport Clubs - Ontario Region

There is a guy on this forum already doing it with his Z here in Ontario. His name is Martin Crisp, I cant remember his user name. I know him from the RC racing days long ago.

On the website it tells you about classifications of cars, better off without a roll cage and staying in the stock class unless you want to start dropping crazy money into racing and compete against modified classes.

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Originally Posted by wutfun

Hi Guys

Yeah I did some time attack this year and had some good fun. The Ontario Time Attack series is well run and competitive. Happy to offer any help I can.

What a small world, Alex here, remember Toronto R/C Raceway on Progress road??

chiselwhit · 10-18-2012, 09:49 PM

A belated thanks to everyone. I went out to Torontomotorsports in Sepetmber. Had a blast. Managed to do a 1mn 29 secs. Maybe 10 cars came and went during the day so got out on the track as much as I wanted.

No idiots, a fair number of people new to the track.

Was surprised how laid back they were - didn't inspect my car for safety, virtually no instruction - just the passing rules, were firm on having a helmet given I've got a roadster.

I changed over the brake fluid to racing fluid before going, otherwise everything including pads and tires were stock. Tires saw a lot of wear. Worked out okay.

Wahooo! Will go again next year. Maybe we should geta few of us going on the same day.

db

GaleForce · 10-18-2012, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

What a small world, Alex here, remember Toronto R/C Raceway on Progress road??

That was a good spot.

alcheng · 10-18-2012, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

That was a good spot.

You've been there??

GaleForce · 10-18-2012, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

You've been there??

Yes sir. Around the time when they were paving for the outdoor track. Years ago...

alcheng · 10-18-2012, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

Yes sir. Around the time when they were paving for the outdoor track. Years ago...

We prolly have met... I was one of the guys who run the track...

GaleForce · 10-18-2012, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

We prolly have met... I was one of the guys who run the track...

I was the white guy who couldn't drive worth a crap

alcheng · 10-18-2012, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

I was the white guy who couldn't drive worth a crap

I've seen too many... which one was you??? LOL....

Too bad the summer season was too difficult to go through... miss those days very much.

07-10-2012, 08:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
chiselwhit Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Ontario Posts: 17 Drives: 2011 370z CS M6 Rep Power: 14	Tracks in The GTA area I see that Mosport and Cayuga have tracks for lap times. Does anyone have any experience with either of these? I have a roadster and am wondering what the safety requirements are ... are the stock roll bars acceptable? Any particular spec on the helmet (or could I use a motorcycle helmet?)A Any advice appreciated

08-05-2012, 07:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
wutfun Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 53 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	Hi Guys Yeah I did some time attack this year and had some good fun. The Ontario Time Attack series is well run and competitive. Happy to offer any help I can. __________________ Martin

08-11-2012, 05:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
Megan370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 1,156 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 23	also look for CSCS.ca ,, they run a smaller number of Time attack during the year and also more flexible on modification rules than OTA. my Z was a bit too much modified to allow me to participe competitively. and I didnt want to remove a few needed one to run in the lower class ... I wasnt able to qualify my Z to be classed with a dyno sheet & weight. as for going to a track with a roadster , some event allow you to go and some dont . I know Touge.ca are doing a bunch of lapping event in 2012. they were quite nice when I first started with my 350z roadster back in 2008. __________________ Megan Journal Click Me ....................One Man Team Motorsport Click Me Last edited by Megan370z; 08-11-2012 at 05:03 PM.

10-18-2012, 09:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
chiselwhit Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Ontario Posts: 17 Drives: 2011 370z CS M6 Rep Power: 14	A belated thanks to everyone. I went out to Torontomotorsports in Sepetmber. Had a blast. Managed to do a 1mn 29 secs. Maybe 10 cars came and went during the day so got out on the track as much as I wanted. No idiots, a fair number of people new to the track. Was surprised how laid back they were - didn't inspect my car for safety, virtually no instruction - just the passing rules, were firm on having a helmet given I've got a roadster. I changed over the brake fluid to racing fluid before going, otherwise everything including pads and tires were stock. Tires saw a lot of wear. Worked out okay. Wahooo! Will go again next year. Maybe we should geta few of us going on the same day. db GaleForce likes this.

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07-26-2012, 08:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
Shotta Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Niagara Posts: 316 Drives: 2010 370z black M6 Rep Power: 13	Im thinking of getting in to time attack racing next year. Ontario Time Attack - Home Page \| Canadian Automobile Sport Clubs - Ontario Region There is a guy on this forum already doing it with his Z here in Ontario. His name is Martin Crisp, I cant remember his user name. I know him from the RC racing days long ago. On the website it tells you about classifications of cars, better off without a roll cage and staying in the stock class unless you want to start dropping crazy money into racing and compete against modified classes.