VIR on Nov 22+23?
 

FULL THROTTLE FALL FEST

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TCUSA is running a 1-2 day event at VIR. I'm going to be registering in the next little bit, but didn't know if anyone else may show up. I never see other 370 guys at the track.

I've run with TCUSA in the past and had a blast, and this will probably be the last day to get on track this season. Come on out!

Video from TCUSA event earlier in the year at VIR:


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Wish I could make it. We were at VIR in May and had a blast. I'm planning on going to CMP Dec. 6-7 with a couple other guys, non Z. CMP is pretty close to Charlotte... They run almost all year, & almost every weekend.

CMP is 30 minutes from where my parents live so I get down there fairly often. Fun track if you can afford lots of brake pads!

Last time I was at CMP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpqmxV13P8w

Cool... maybe I'll run into you there or VIR sometime. Thanks for the brake pad heads up. What pads are you running? Nice video, rain sucks, I liked the vette pass. He waited long enough to point by... lol

I'm interested in coming out. What's the total cost? First timers are allowed I assume?

I run PFC 08 front and rear.

Of course first timers are allowed! My first HPDE was at VIR. Total cost for 2 days if I remember correctly was $495, 1 day $295. You also have to be a member of TCUSA or the SVT Cobra Mustang club. Club dues are $25. That does not include brake pads, brake fluid, and other things you need for your car or a helmet. It also does not include track insurance if you wish to purchase it. In the past insurance has been around $100 for me.

I'd be fine with 1 day. Other the the stuff you listed, what else would you bring? Also, what does the track insurance cover?

I did VIR first too. You can get all the info here on what you need etc. https://www.trackdaze.com/index.php
You may want to consider an oil cooler, she'll get pretty hot on the track.

It depends on what insurance company and plan you go through, but your normal insurance will not cover anything that happens on track. Vehicle to vehicle contact at an HPDE is pretty rare, so you'd just be getting insurance for any off-track excursions that come up. I probably won't be getting insurance this time around as I didn't push my car 100% last time and still felt fast enough for me. That being said, the last HPDE I was at VIR for, a guy in a mustang slid into a wall - and he was very glad he did have insurance.

Off the top of my head I'd be sure to bring:

1) Standard tools / wrenches / screwdriver / pliers / Torque Wrench etc.
2) Extra Oil, Antifreeze, Brake Fluid, Gear Oil
3) Food and Water
4) Long Pants (cotton/denim), Long Shirt (cotton)
5) SA2005 or SA2010 SNELL Helmet
6) Tire Pressure Gauge
7) Air Pump
8) Windex and Paper Towels, maybe some Rain-X
9) Foldy Chairs
10) +/- Beer for afterwards
11) Gas money. Fuel starve sucks.

To get your car ready for the track you will need brake pads (otherwise you will eat through your OEM ones). High Temp Brake fluid for brakes and clutch. And an oil cooler is recommended to keep the Z from going into limp mode. Not sure if oil heating up will be a problem at the end of Nov though. At VIR they do sell many of the above supplies in the track store, and there is a Dollar Store right down the road.

If you don't have a helmet I can possibly find a spare one for you to use.

Where in NC are you Z2NV?

Raleigh, although I do frequent Charlotte and Hickory a lot too.

Awesome, I was in Raleigh for 9 years in college. (GO WOLFPACK) . I'm trying to move back to the triangle right now actually.

These guys runs great events. Tons of fun. Unfortunately I won't be at VIR

Just talked a friend with a 350 into going, trying to get more interest on this forum!

C'mon Guys! VIR!

Too much going on around that time for me. I'm down for one soon though. Would like to get an oil cooler before I go though.

Would love to go, but got too many things on my plate. :icon14:

Was just there on Tuesday, doing the Grand Course. Was awesome.

you may have seen my buddy in a S/C FRS, I think he was there that day too, running intermediate class.

Blue? I was forced into novice sadly (we had a TON of intermediate+ sign up...so some of us got bumped down). There were a few BRZ/FRS twins there though.

Yep, blue. He said he'd be uploading vids sometime so I'll share them.

I think I know which one it was, as it was the only one fairly modified. Looked dropped a bit, exhaust, and past that you couldn't tell without asking. Pretty sure he was parked near me, too...

Don't remember it THAT well lol... But that looks right :-)

This was me

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Looks like the day is gonna start out below freezing, hope these tires stick alright!

Good luck! :tup:

It was 22 at Summit a few weekend ago...it'll be fine.

I'm new to the Triangle area, moved from San Diego. I've done quite a few track days back there, but am looking forward to events here. I don't even know the reputable groups to go with, so please keep me in mind for the next one!!

Choices vary, obviously, but I go out with www.trackdaze.com.

TrackDaze does great events.

I'm very happy with TCUSA (who is running Grand VIR in Feb)

and although they are kind of sticklers (especially in AX), Tar Heel Sports Car Club has great events with awesome people who organize it. (Classroom sessions are fun). That being said, it does say Tar Heel in their name so F**K that.