Track in Texas

Dark Sarcasm · 05-15-2011, 07:57 PM

I really want to get the Z out on a track, preferably a road course. Where in Texas can I get track time? Any other Z owners heading to the track soon?

Gixxer-370Z · 05-15-2011, 08:18 PM

Closest one to you is MSR-Houston. Then there is texas world speedway too.

I haven't taken My car yet bc it's too much wear'n tear for my liking but I race my sport bike out there.

MSR is tighter and more technical when TWS is fast and wider so it can cover more mistakes. If you're in Katy both tracks about equal distance from you.

theDreamer · 05-15-2011, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Gixxer-370Z

Closest one to you is MSR-Houston. Then there is texas world speedway too.

I haven't taken My car yet bc it's too much wear'n tear for my liking but I race my sport bike out there.

MSR is tighter and more technical when TWS is fast and wider so it can cover more mistakes. If you're in Katy both tracks about equal distance from you.

Pretty much dead on, there are a couple around Austin I believe also and 1-2 in Dallas that are fairly good.
Look up HPDE and that should get you started in the right direction.

sexZness · 05-15-2011, 10:22 PM

I've never thought tracking my Z would be a possibility but I'm starting to dig the idea now

So are there any good ones around the DFW area? Or would any of you recommend one over the others (if there are more than one, of course)?

tsolin01 · 05-15-2011, 10:47 PM

If you do want to track yours, I'd say you should keep those stock 18s for the track, just in case

I wan to track or autox eventually but probably not until I find another car to DD.

300twinz · 05-15-2011, 11:22 PM

Plenty of choices:

The Drivers Edge

Velocity Adventures

Revolution Precision Motorsports School | High Performance Driving School

Grandsport Speedway - Houston, Texas

Harris Hill Road

Have fun!

Belsavis · 05-16-2011, 02:04 PM

What about the Red Meat and Race Fuel events at MSR Houston? I've never been but plan to check it out sometime.
Red Meat & Race Fuel

pg6speed · 05-16-2011, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by sexZness

I've never thought tracking my Z would be a possibility but I'm starting to dig the idea now

So are there any good ones around the DFW area? Or would any of you recommend one over the others (if there are more than one, of course)?

I ran the 3.1 mile course at MSR Cressen, SW of DFW and was very pleased with the facility, people, and track. +1 for TheDriversEdge.net

wstar · 05-16-2011, 04:57 PM

That Red Meat and Race Fuel @ MSR sounds tempting, I may have to check that out. Dirt cheap too, but mostly it sounds like a free-for-all, whereas more structured programs will class drivers by experience level and help with some basic coaching, etc.

From the last few times I surveyed the net for HPDE-type stuff, I had pretty much settled on Grandsport Speedway as where I'm likely to go regularly, it seems to be the most reasonably priced setup in the H-town area for someone that wants to do HPDE events on a regular basis (MSR's membership fees are kinda ridiculous, seems more geared for pro/semi-pro types, or people with too much cash to burn). Now I'm just trying to find a good Sunday for my first trip out there (lots of unpredictable travel coming up in the next month or two).

Dark Sarcasm · 05-16-2011, 05:58 PM

Thanks, I hope too see some of y'all out on the track. MAybe we cold organize a Texas Z's track day.

Dark Sarcasm · 05-16-2011, 06:13 PM

Grandsport Speedway - Houston, Texas

Thats what I'm talking about! that looks like a blast, and affordable.

Trebor3 · 05-20-2011, 02:21 PM

Austin track.

Driveway Austin Motorsports Academy and Retreat

Ron · 05-20-2011, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark Sarcasm

Thanks, I hope too see some of y'all out on the track. MAybe we cold organize a Texas Z's track day.

Count me in!

300twinz · 05-22-2011, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Dark Sarcasm

Thanks, I hope too see some of y'all out on the track. MAybe we cold organize a Texas Z's track day.

Z Club of Houston has done this at Texas World Speedway and Z Club of Texas has had a couple in past too. You may want to contact those clubs to see if they have any plans to co-host a track event this Summer or Fall.

Z Club of Texas

Z Club of Houston ? For like-minded Z-Car enthusiast

Z Car Club Association

Auston · 05-22-2011, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Trebor3

Austin track.

Driveway Austin Motorsports Academy and Retreat

This one is nice

05-15-2011, 07:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dark Sarcasm Track Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Katy Texas Posts: 552 Drives: 11 CTS-V Coupe Rep Power: 15	Track in Texas I really want to get the Z out on a track, preferably a road course. Where in Texas can I get track time? Any other Z owners heading to the track soon? __________________ wax

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sexZness A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 18,504 Drives: like it's stolen Rep Power: 107	I've never thought tracking my Z would be a possibility but I'm starting to dig the idea now So are there any good ones around the DFW area? Or would any of you recommend one over the others (if there are more than one, of course)? __________________ Clarification #1: I'm not a bro... [FONT="Garamond"]♥ Baby Zilla ♥ ~ Instagram: @SxZnS Forgestar \| FAST INTENTIONS \| Berk \| Injen \| H&R \| SPC \| Seibon \|

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tsolin01 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 657 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 16	If you do want to track yours, I'd say you should keep those stock 18s for the track, just in case I wan to track or autox eventually but probably not until I find another car to DD. __________________ SOLD 12/30/2011 2010 370Z Coupe Monterey Blue 6MT/Touring/Sport/Nav F.I. CBE CF w/ 12" Res \| V1 \| SecondSkin \| Stillen G3 \| EVO-R CF B-Pillars \| Volk GT-S Ti Gunmetal 19x9.5 +30 F, 19x10.5 +8 R \| Swift Spec-R Springs

05-15-2011, 11:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
300twinz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 322 Drives: 300ZX Twin Turbo Rep Power: 16	Plenty of choices: The Drivers Edge Velocity Adventures Revolution Precision Motorsports School \| High Performance Driving School Grandsport Speedway - Houston, Texas Harris Hill Road Have fun! __________________ WWW.ZSPORT.ORG 1991 300ZX Twin Turbo

05-16-2011, 04:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	That Red Meat and Race Fuel @ MSR sounds tempting, I may have to check that out. Dirt cheap too, but mostly it sounds like a free-for-all, whereas more structured programs will class drivers by experience level and help with some basic coaching, etc. From the last few times I surveyed the net for HPDE-type stuff, I had pretty much settled on Grandsport Speedway as where I'm likely to go regularly, it seems to be the most reasonably priced setup in the H-town area for someone that wants to do HPDE events on a regular basis (MSR's membership fees are kinda ridiculous, seems more geared for pro/semi-pro types, or people with too much cash to burn). Now I'm just trying to find a good Sunday for my first trip out there (lots of unpredictable travel coming up in the next month or two). __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

05-15-2011, 08:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gixxer-370Z Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 134 Drives: '11 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 14	Closest one to you is MSR-Houston. Then there is texas world speedway too. I haven't taken My car yet bc it's too much wear'n tear for my liking but I race my sport bike out there. MSR is tighter and more technical when TWS is fast and wider so it can cover more mistakes. If you're in Katy both tracks about equal distance from you.

05-16-2011, 02:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
Belsavis Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 65 Drives: 09 370Z PG M6 Rep Power: 15	What about the Red Meat and Race Fuel events at MSR Houston? I've never been but plan to check it out sometime. Red Meat & Race Fuel

05-16-2011, 05:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
Dark Sarcasm Track Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Katy Texas Posts: 552 Drives: 11 CTS-V Coupe Rep Power: 15	Thanks, I hope too see some of y'all out on the track. MAybe we cold organize a Texas Z's track day. __________________ wax

05-16-2011, 06:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
Dark Sarcasm Track Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Katy Texas Posts: 552 Drives: 11 CTS-V Coupe Rep Power: 15	Grandsport Speedway - Houston, Texas Thats what I'm talking about! that looks like a blast, and affordable. __________________ wax

05-20-2011, 02:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
Trebor3 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Austin Posts: 49 Drives: 40th Anniversary 370 Rep Power: 14	Austin track. Driveway Austin Motorsports Academy and Retreat

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