Local Puget Sound Track?

Sagi · 08-17-2012, 12:28 AM

I'm looking for a local track in the area that I could take my car to. Does anyone know any local ones? How much does it normally cost? Do I need to take a course/training?

This would be my first time with my stock 370z.

Thanks.

06PlatinumG · 08-21-2012, 12:18 AM

The Ridge Motorsports Park is the newest in the area. Check out there website to find which clubs are renting the track and then contact them about there requirements. I have been out several times with HOD, they have a beginner class at each of there HPDE days or the Ridge has there own classes.

Link to the Ridge
The Ridge Motorsports Park

Video of some of my laps the first time out last spring
The Ridge Motorsports Park 4-22-12 Second Session - YouTube

You also can check the website of Pacific Raceways
Pacific Raceways -- Where the Excitement is Accelerating!

JDHeart · 10-31-2012, 11:59 AM

GREAT VIDEO!! The lap timer is killer. Will definitely be in for this next season. What modifications did you have to do to the car to get on the track?

06PlatinumG · 11-06-2012, 12:49 AM

You don't have to do any mods to get on the track. You only need a helmet, at least half of your brake pads left and good tread on your tires.

After your first time and you start driving faster you will want to upgrade your brake pads and fluid. There are many mods you can do to make your car handle better but your car will handle the track great stock.

Come out and have some fun and enjoy driving the car for what it was built for.

Here's another video from October, won't be back out until spring

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kV9x0XFPFIM

Nu2Nizmo's · 11-06-2012, 09:11 AM

Thanx for the vid and links..
Do you know any tracks open all winter?
I won't be ready till around feb. Gotta still get Brake kits, track pads and oil cooler and then uprev.

Nu2Nizmo's · 11-06-2012, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JDHeart

GREAT VIDEO!! The lap timer is killer. Will definitely be in for this next season. What modifications did you have to do to the car to get on the track?

How bout we meet up and roll out together next season..

06PlatinumG · 11-06-2012, 09:58 PM

Both Pacific Raceways and The Ridge have winter programs. I think Pacific calls them test and tune days, you don't pay until you get there so if you wake up and the sun is out you go. The ridge has weather warriors program where if it looks like the weather is going to be good they schedule a day and send out an e-mail.

I can post up next time I'm headed out and we can hook up if you want.

Nu2Nizmo's · 11-06-2012, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 06PlatinumG

Both Pacific Raceways and The Ridge have winter programs. I think Pacific calls them test and tune days, you don't pay until you get there so if you wake up and the sun is out you go. The ridge has weather warriors program where if it looks like the weather is going to be good they schedule a day and send out an e-mail.

I can post up next time I'm headed out and we can hook up if you want.

I'll love to roll out with ya... Although I still have to install an oil cooler,track pads and upgrade brake fluid.
If u can. Pm me and give me as much notice as possible? Much appreciated and Thanx again!

Spec Jay · 11-10-2012, 02:10 AM

Msg me too haha

JDHeart · 11-10-2012, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nu2Nizmo's

How bout we meet up and roll out together next season..

Sounds great to me. Been really looking forward to getting the car out on the track. I will definitely be ready in the spring.

Nu2Nizmo's · 11-11-2012, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Spec Jay

Msg me too haha

Heck yeah cuz were neighbors!

supunna_picta · 11-11-2012, 03:45 PM

there was a club that ran super cheap track days (like $60) at Bremerton Motorsports Park, Bremerton MotorSports Park

Can't remember the club any more but that 'track' is also a great place to learn as a first time lapper since it is a runway with plenty of run off and a course designed with cones.

I'd rather do the other 2 road courses but wouldn't rule this one out for getting your feet wet.

Found the club I had run with a few times, prices went up but still are pretty cheap for seat time.

http://www.irdc-racing.com/irdc_track_days.htm

Nu2Nizmo's · 11-11-2012, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supunna_picta

there was a club that ran super cheap track days (like $60) at Bremerton Motorsports Park, Bremerton MotorSports Park

Can't remember the club any more but that 'track' is also a great place to learn as a first time lapper since it is a runway with plenty of run off and a course designed with cones.

I'd rather do the other 2 road courses but wouldn't rule this one out for getting your feet wet.

Found the club I had run with a few times, prices went up but still are pretty cheap for seat time.

IRDC - Track Days

Thanx for the info! Just emailed the coordinator..

06PlatinumG · 11-11-2012, 09:30 PM

Bremerton is not a bad place to start if you have never done any track driving and want to see how your car handles at speed but once you've driven the Ridge or Pacific Raceways you will find it boring

Nu2Nizmo's · 11-12-2012, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 06PlatinumG

Bremerton is not a bad place to start if you have never done any track driving and want to see how your car handles at speed but once you've driven the Ridge or Pacific Raceways you will find it boring

I've done many autocross events in the past. Never have I track a vehicle so I'm pretty excited for the next event. I can't wait to actually able to open it up and spin out..lol

Btw- any updates on next event?

08-17-2012, 12:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
Sagi Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 61 Drives: '11 370z Touring Rep Power: 13	Local Puget Sound Track? I'm looking for a local track in the area that I could take my car to. Does anyone know any local ones? How much does it normally cost? Do I need to take a course/training? This would be my first time with my stock 370z. Thanks.

10-31-2012, 11:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
JDHeart Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 135 Drives: 09 370Z Graphite M6 Rep Power: 15	GREAT VIDEO!! The lap timer is killer. Will definitely be in for this next season. What modifications did you have to do to the car to get on the track? __________________ Those who dance are considered insane by those who cannot hear the music!! ROLL TIDE ROLL!!!!

11-06-2012, 12:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
06PlatinumG Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NE Tacoma Posts: 69 Drives: 06 Infiniti G35 Rep Power: 15	You don't have to do any mods to get on the track. You only need a helmet, at least half of your brake pads left and good tread on your tires. After your first time and you start driving faster you will want to upgrade your brake pads and fluid. There are many mods you can do to make your car handle better but your car will handle the track great stock. Come out and have some fun and enjoy driving the car for what it was built for. Here's another video from October, won't be back out until spring http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kV9x0XFPFIM Last edited by 06PlatinumG; 11-06-2012 at 12:54 AM.

11-06-2012, 09:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
Nu2Nizmo's Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Port Orchard Posts: 99 Drives: 09' Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 12	Thanx for the vid and links.. Do you know any tracks open all winter? I won't be ready till around feb. Gotta still get Brake kits, track pads and oil cooler and then uprev. __________________ 09' PW Z34 NISMO #0432Current: F5 SR Intakes - Berk HFC - H&R 15mm Spacers - 265/305 BS RE-11's - Swift Spec R's Next mods: Oil cooler - Big Brake kit - Osiris w/dyno

11-10-2012, 02:10 AM	#9 (permalink)
Spec Jay A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bummerton Posts: 1,510 Drives: MtB 09 370z Rep Power: 19	Msg me too haha __________________ 09 Monterey Blue Global Time Attack Street Class Build Build Thread:Saber! Instagram:@SpecJay

08-21-2012, 12:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
06PlatinumG Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NE Tacoma Posts: 69 Drives: 06 Infiniti G35 Rep Power: 15	The Ridge Motorsports Park is the newest in the area. Check out there website to find which clubs are renting the track and then contact them about there requirements. I have been out several times with HOD, they have a beginner class at each of there HPDE days or the Ridge has there own classes. Link to the Ridge The Ridge Motorsports Park Video of some of my laps the first time out last spring The Ridge Motorsports Park 4-22-12 Second Session - YouTube You also can check the website of Pacific Raceways Pacific Raceways -- Where the Excitement is Accelerating!

11-06-2012, 09:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
06PlatinumG Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NE Tacoma Posts: 69 Drives: 06 Infiniti G35 Rep Power: 15	Both Pacific Raceways and The Ridge have winter programs. I think Pacific calls them test and tune days, you don't pay until you get there so if you wake up and the sun is out you go. The ridge has weather warriors program where if it looks like the weather is going to be good they schedule a day and send out an e-mail. I can post up next time I'm headed out and we can hook up if you want.

11-11-2012, 03:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
supunna_picta Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 102 Drives: Red 370z Rep Power: 14	there was a club that ran super cheap track days (like $60) at Bremerton Motorsports Park, Bremerton MotorSports Park Can't remember the club any more but that 'track' is also a great place to learn as a first time lapper since it is a runway with plenty of run off and a course designed with cones. I'd rather do the other 2 road courses but wouldn't rule this one out for getting your feet wet. Found the club I had run with a few times, prices went up but still are pretty cheap for seat time. http://www.irdc-racing.com/irdc_track_days.htm __________________ 2011 Touring/Sport/6mt \| winter: 2009 WRX Last edited by supunna_picta; 11-11-2012 at 03:49 PM.

11-11-2012, 09:30 PM	#14 (permalink)
06PlatinumG Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NE Tacoma Posts: 69 Drives: 06 Infiniti G35 Rep Power: 15	Bremerton is not a bad place to start if you have never done any track driving and want to see how your car handles at speed but once you've driven the Ridge or Pacific Raceways you will find it boring

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