Is Bremerton a "skills" event? Skills days are fairly cheap but not really track or high speed oriented, just handling related. Kind of fun though…typically slalom, throttle steering, auto cross, high speed braking, offset slalom and handling ovals are the mini drills for the whole day.

PoP! Was that you at Pacific Raceways yesterday? What a day that was! Sure had a great time despite how much running around I had going on.

Saturday Drive with ZCCW
 

Here's the info:

May 29th is memorial day week end. Would it be ok to do the drive then? I figure a 10:00AM show time @ Star lake park and ride, with a 10:30 leave time. Here is the link for the drive that starts at star lake, to Enumclaw (short stop for coffie and rest rooms.), to Eatonville (lunch @ Truly Scrumptious Cafe Bakery.), Yelm, Rochester (short break rest rooms/gas.), across Capital forest (Mima Mounds area) and on to Olympia Priest Piont. Good local places to eat and dine in Olympia. http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8& ... 2b7ca2&z=9
The drive itself takes around 4-5 hrs.
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Star lk. P&R-P riest Point Park. Public
Start @ Star lk. P&R out to Enumclaw, regroup @ Railroad st.and stevenson ave. off to the right.(15min.)
(Local bake shops, coffie, etc).
From Enumclaw will head to Eatonville.
(little ruffride on mud mt. road.not bad though.) regroup @ Truly Scrumptious Bakery.(20-30 min. lunch.) (Bruno's didn't know if they would have room.)"Sorry"
From Eatonville will go to Yelm and on to Rochester to regroup @ Hwy Diner on the left(15 min).
From there will got to Priest Pt. Park for the end of drive. (Note that when on 4th ave. and turning left onto E. Bay dr. N.E. (actually Plum St. S.E) Use South entrance and meet by Rose Garden if possible, more parking on other side of bridge.
I've made a resevation at Fish Tale Brew and Pub if anyone wishes to join after Priest point. To get there is just two blocks down from 4th on Legion way S.E. and Jefferson st. S.E.
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Created on Jan 19 - Updated Mar 12Directions to E Bay Dr NE
Last Updated by brewchan
Starting from Unknown road
1 Head northwest toward 26th Ave S - go 85 ft
2 Turn left at 26th Ave S - go 495 ft
3 Turn left at S 272nd St - go 0.1 mi
4 Turn right to merge onto I-5 S - go 4.8 mi
5 Take exit 142A to merge onto WA-18 E toward Auburn - go 4.4 mi
6 Exit onto WA-164 E toward Enumclaw - go 0.2 mi
7 Turn left at Auburn Way S/WA-164 E - go 14.7 mi
Continue to follow WA-164 E (turn left @ Railroad st.- there is a big parking area for rest stop and regroup).(15min.)
8 Turn left at Roosevelt Ave/WA-410 E - go 4.9 mi
Continue to follow WA-410 E.
9 Turn right at SE Mud Mountain Rd - go 1.2 mi
10 Continue onto Weyerhauser Mainline Rd - go 0.7 mi
11 Turn right at SE Mud Mountain Rd - go 2.2 mi
12 Turn right at 284th Ave SE - go 0.1 mi **(watch for this turn!!! comes up quick)**
13 Take the 1st left onto SE Mud Mountain Rd - go 3.1 mi
14 Turn left at Enumclaw Buckley Rd/WA-410 W - go 1.5 mi
Continue to follow WA-410 W ( we will pull over on the shoulder to regroup until everyone is there, it's a hard road to get on sometimes, be carefull).
15 Turn left at WA-165 S - go 112 ft
16 Turn left to stay on WA-165 S - go 305 ft
17 Turn right to stay on WA-165 S - go 1.6 mi
18 Turn right at Pioneer Way/WA-162 W - go 8.8 mi
19 Turn left at Orville Rd E - go 9.2 mi
20 Turn left at Kapowsin-Lake Head/Orville Rd E - go 8.9 mi
Continue to follow Orville Rd E
21 Turn left at Meridian Ave E/WA-161 S - go 1.4 mi
Continue to follow WA-161 S (look to right after passing sign for Eatonville for Truly Scrumptious Bakery for lunch).(20-30min.)
22 Turn right at Larson St E - go 318 ft
23 Turn left at Mashell Ave S - go 0.3 mi
24 Continue onto Eatonville Lagrande Rd/WA-161 S - go 2.6 mi
25 Sharp right at Mountain Hwy E/National Park Hwy/WA-7 N - go 9.1 mi
26 Turn left at 352nd St E/Mc Kenna Tanwax/WA-702 W - go 9.3 mi ( also called Golden rd.).
27 Turn left at Spanaway McKenna Hwy/WA-507 S - go 2.9 mi
Continue to follow WA-507 S
28 Turn left at 1st St S/WA-507 S - go 14.1 mi
Continue to follow WA-507 S
29 Turn left at S Wichman St - go 0.3 mi
30 Continue onto W 6th Ave/Old Hwy 99 SE - go 8.1 mi
Continue to follow Old Hwy 99 SE
31 Continue onto US-12 W - go 6.5 mi (In Rochester off to left just past Albany St. is Hwy Diner for rest stop and regroup).(15min.)
32 Turn right at Moon Rd SW - go 1.3 mi
33 Turn right at Hunter Rd SW - go 0.3 mi
34 Continue straight onto Gate Rd SW/Mima Gate Rd SW - go 3.8 mi
35 Slight left at Mima Rd SW - go 3.1 mi
36 Continue onto Waddell Creek Rd SW - go 4.1 mi
37 Turn right at Sherman Valley Rd SW - go 322 ft
38 Continue onto Waddell Creek Rd SW - go 2.7 mi
39 Turn left at Delphi Rd SW - go 6.3 mi
40 Turn right at Mud Bay Rd NW - go 1.7 mi
41 Continue onto Harrison Ave NW - go 1.3 mi
42 At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto Olympic St W - go 0.1 mi
43 At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto 4th Ave W - go 0.9 mi
44 Turn left at E Bay Dr NE - go 1.7 mi **(E. Bay dr N.E. is also Plum st. S.E.)**
Arriving at E Bay Dr NE Priest Point is on the right hand side.
Total: 149 mi - about 4 hours 15 mins (up to 4 hours 19 mins in traffic)

no that wasn't me i didn't go there this saturday

Who was that?
 

I met a person with a platinum/sports package 370Z with full Stillen bolt ons and including nose vents (those bloody expensive ones) at Pacific Raceways on Saturday and did not get his name. Nice guy wants to track his car...........Are you on the forum?

For anyone willing to brave the wet weather on a narrow-ish kart track, this friday night, Pacific Grand Prix is having twilight car lapping around their course from 5pm till 830. I thought about it but I've worked on the corners during their big race weekends and it will no doubt be VERY muddy off the track, better make sure you have your tow hook!

PGP Motorsports Park - Seattle karting, Supermoto, drifting, go kart rentals, racing school

how much?

i live in Seattle and i bought it 8 months ago!!

Finally another black 370 in the area :tup:

least its not another blue!

A few years ago my wife and I did a one day stint with Proformance Racing (it was all Mini Coopers, my wifes car). It was fun, very educational, and well run. It would be much more interesting in the Z.

Did I read somewhere that a few people are interested in doing a mid-week run in June around south Mt. Ranier?

Yes. I'm thinking possibly the third week due to weather and snow melt/wet roads.

What timing /days work for those interested?

When you're on the track are there other drivers on at the same time (ie cars jockeying for position or trying to pass you)? I just don't want to be worrying about my skills while learning and worrying about another driver not being careful...especially if I use my own car.

I have a pretty flexible schedule myself. Do you guys tend to get up and go or is it more of a social event?

We weren't allowed to pass that I can recall. Your best bet is to call Proformance and go over the program because you definitely do not want to be out your comfort zone or be around those that may fancy themselves as being better than they are. "Oh sorry dude, I thought I could out brake you on turn 2. Will that cost much for you to fix?". :ugh2:

I honestly don't know car racing protocol at all but I raced go karts for several years and testosterone is testosterone.

Probably a combination……. I guess. Places to take pics, stop and eat all are part of this too so definitely social.

Keep us posted. Ideally by then I'll have my coilovers on and a DSLR. If we can do a mid-week venture that'd be ideal. I telecommute so I'm super flexible, and there will be less traffic on a Wednesday than a Saturday.

With Porsche and BMW clubs at least at Pacific Raceways the driver in front is required to signal to let people pass in designated passing zones on the track……no signal no pass. Of course if a slower individual does not signal after some time they will be flagged off of the track. Black flag = not good!

That's good to know.

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Any interest on driving this route Wednesday June 16th?

anyone interested on the driving school ?

It's supposed to be nice Saturday anyone want to meet at the usual place and maybe even take a short drive?

Im down..

no can. car is mia. and i work.

Interested

I'm there. We could drive over to PGP and see who's fastest in the karts!

Do they provide helmets and suits? What are the speed and hp of the karts and can you setup your own tire temps? I'm Just a bit curious; I've never run that track b/f though I have kart raced.

They provide helmets and coveralls for bad weather. IIRC, they are 9hp karts geared to about 40-ish. Far as I know, the public sessions you race the karts as is, no setups but I think the competitive race weekends allow some adjustment. http://pacificgp.com/

now you are killin me

I'm down. Drive where?

I'm not familar with the area so if any of the local guys have any suggestions. We could always drive to a burger joint and eat, isn't there one in auburn?

The Performance Grill in Auburn is pretty good, real easy to get to, just off hwy 167 and 15th ave:

Performance Grill - (253) 804-5506
1525 A St NE Auburn, WA 98002

The drive there is kinda boring though, just a straight shot down 167.

im looking a good place in seattle that make good sticker for a car..anyone know???thanks:tup:

Well guys I guess I am getting my Nismo front bumper sooner than I thought! I was going to wait a few years until it got dinged up. Well I Hit a guard rail tonight. VDC was off! Was a little misty out and spun out going onto an on ramp. Luckily the damage was minimal and nobody was hurt. I did a 180 and just bumped the front bumper but it did do some minor damage with a small crack near the passenger fangs! It's not bad at all but it's the excuse I need to get the Nismo front end.

:ughdance:

Let me know how that goes. I'm interested in finding a good shop (low price/good quality) for some future exterior mods as well.

Sorry to hear about the decision maker situation.

u guys still meetin tommarow?

as far as i know yeah, i was plannin on headin down that way anyways so i'l be there.

Man im not gonna be able to make it, i forgot i have some stuff i got to do. ill make it next time.

I'll be there Around 10 am such a nice sunny day for a drive.

Good meet guys. :tup:

Was a pretty cool little hot rod meet we crashed afterwards too! Here's some pics:

Cars and Coffee 6-12-10 - a set on Flickr