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hazzazi

02-13-2011 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s (Post 939458)

Is that a road track or a drag strip? I would like to go to a drag strip first since I'm not getting an oil cooler any time soon. To confirm what some of the guys told me yesterday, it costs around $15 to get in (for drag strip) on a non-event day and you can go as many times as you'd like. Also they check your car to determine whether or not you will need a helmet. Would a stock 370Z require a helmet? What about one with full bolt-ons? Do you have to bring your own helmet if you are required to wear one?

I've never been to a track or drag strip, but I'm really excited to go for my first time. If any of you have been following the UK Top Gear, they came to the MD/VA area for one of their newer episodes. They went to Capital Raceway in MD for a race between a Ferrari 458 and Mercedes SLS, it was pretty cool.

last year when i went to MIR they said i didn't require a helmet, after a few passes they made me rent one... and i think it was like 10 or 20$ to rent.

Kirkster

02-13-2011 12:51 PM

I think you have to break the 14s for a helmet and 10s is a full roll cage.

Red__Zed

02-13-2011 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 939343)

Yep, definitely. No burnouts, crazzy revving, or any of that stuff in the parking lots. We're better than that.

You can drive however you want to/from but be safe. And when we do our cruises our primary focus is on doing it safely...

Sorry to be a buzzkill but that's just how we roll, have rolled, and will continue to roll. :)

Don't you drive a mustang or something?:stirthepot:

:owned:

b1adesofcha0s

02-13-2011 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed (Post 939534)

Don't you drive a mustang or something?:stirthepot:

:owned:

:icon18::icon18::icon18:

b1adesofcha0s

02-13-2011 01:44 PM

Anyone know when Capitol Raceway will be open for test & tune? I checked the website, but it only shows last years schedule.

m4a1mustang

02-13-2011 01:53 PM

Tracks will usually open up in March.

I, for one, refuse to go to a regular test and tune because 1) they are too crowded and 2) you have to deal with too many idiot ricers. The crowd I go with is great and well worth the $100.

At a busy test and tune at MIR you will be lucky if you get 4 runs in 4 hours. At one of my events there is zero delay and you could literally make a hundred passes if you wanted.

m4a1mustang

02-13-2011 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed (Post 939534)

Don't you drive a mustang or something?:stirthepot:

:owned:

Hardy har har. I'm still the President of MAZOC. Plus, aren't you thinking about getting one? :stirthepot: :p

m4a1mustang

02-13-2011 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Kirkster (Post 939521)

I think you have to break the 14s for a helmet and 10s is a full roll cage.

Yep. 13.99 or quicker requires a helmet at just about every 1/4 mile in the US.

If you want a cheap helmet take a look at Pyrotect. They are made by Bell and you can get a new one for around $250. Good quality too.

b1adesofcha0s

02-13-2011 02:40 PM

It is worth it if you have the money. I would rather pay like $40 for entry and helmet rental and stay there for a couple of hours. Besides, when you're with a group of friends, time just flies. I was at the meet on Saturday for a good 5 hrs and didn't even realize that it had been that long.

m4a1mustang

02-13-2011 03:15 PM

Well one day you'll have to come out to one of the track rentals so you can experience the difference :)

b1adesofcha0s

02-13-2011 03:29 PM

Definitely man. I won't know how good it is until I experience the crowded days. For right now though, I just want to do it for fun and the experience. I'm also trying to save up for some mods so I will have to settle for the crowded days for the greater good of my Z, lol. Once I'm done with school and start working full time (only doing part-time right now) things should be different. I am excited either way. I'm still trying to test the limits of my car and find out what it can do. Is there any place around here where I could safely do a top speed run or something? Watching Top Gear gets me really excited about my car and brings out the inner Stig in me ;)

m4a1mustang

02-13-2011 03:53 PM

There is nothing quite like seeing what you and your car can do on the track. :tup:

Red__Zed

02-13-2011 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 939597)

Hardy har har. I'm still the President of MAZOC. Plus, aren't you thinking about getting one? :stirthepot: :p

Haha, of course I'm just ribbing you.

GM_Traitor3.5

02-13-2011 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 939598)

Yep. 13.99 or quicker requires a helmet at just about every 1/4 mile in the US.

Yep. Whodathunk it that my Max could break into the 13's :bowrofl:

The private track days at MIR are definitely worth the $100 bucks. I think I got in almost 30 passes last October and that's with plenty of cool down cycles after 3-4 trips down the track. Great group of folks that come to those meets too.

m4a1mustang

02-13-2011 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed (Post 939734)

Haha, of course I'm just ribbing you.

I'm just ribbing back. :yum:

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