2014 Racing Events / Driving Schools / Tracktime --let's do this!

**scheides** · 03-03-2014

This year I plan on attending several events and I hope I can get some people together to join me!

I'd like to do a driving school at BIR to get my feet wet.
I'm hoping Ron @ RS puts on his 'Evo Fridays' at DCTC again.
I'll do autocross, but maybe just a practice day @ DCTC.
Proving Grounds? Game on. TTS this year. Finally!

I want to play it safe, I'm already planning out some safety equipment and car prep to make sure I get the most out of this.

So, as events come up on other forums, post them up! Let's get this season started with a bang---I wanna go fast!

**cmspaz** · 03-04-2014

I'm in for all of this. Really want to make a more proper transition to road course stuff this year, lol.

s1ngletracker · 03-04-2014

I'd love to do more practice days at DCTC. Way more convenient and cheaper for both the chumpcar and my DD talon. Not quite as good a test as BIR but better than a normal parking lot cone dodging event.

Also was a lot of fun watching my teammate chase down and pass a cayman in a 'crapcan'

**asshanson** · 03-04-2014

If I get a trailer I'd be down for a BIR DE day or two.

BriK · 03-04-2014

04/26 Novice School #1 Classroom - Dunwoody
04/27 Novice School #1 Driving - DCTC small lot
05/03 MOWOG 1 - Valleyfair
05/04 MOWOG 2 - Valleyfair
05/18 MAC Practice Autocross - DCTC track
06/08 MOWOG 3 - DCTC track
06/14 Novice School #2 Classroom - Dunwoody
06/15 Novice School #2 Driving - DCTC small lot
06/22 COM (Corvettes of Minnesota)/PCA (Porsche Club of America) Autocross - DCTC track
06/29 CVSCC Autocross - CVTC, Eau Claire, WI
07/19 MAC Practice Autocross - DCTC track
07/20 MOWOG 4 - DCTC track
08/10 MAC Practice Autocross - DCTC track
08/24 MOWOG 5 - Winnebago Industries, Forest City, IA
09/14 COM Autocross - DCTC track
09/20 MOWOG 6 - Canterbury Park
09/21 MOWOG 7 - Canterbury Park
09/28 CVSCC Autocross - CVTC, Eau Claire, WI
10/05 MOWOG 8 - DCTC track

evotuner · 03-04-2014

Ron's DCTC days are also a go. When they start is tentative (April's days are still short) I'm sure May at latest

simulatedwood · 03-04-2014

Please be aware the DCTC Friday night events are lapping events, but no passing is allowed.

These are great for the beginners who are trying to learn skills for auto-x and road course hpde's. The run groups are organized by skill level (beginner, intermediate, and advanced) and instructors are available to help at any time.

These event are also perfect for drivers looking to shake down race cars and setup cars for other events (hint chumpcar, lemons, auto-x, and WRL).

More information will be posted the closer we get to racing season, but is likely always going to be on Friday nights.

s1ngletracker · 03-04-2014

Why no passing in advanced? Liability/insurance limitations? Getting stuck behind people is no fun.

simulatedwood · 03-04-2014

Liability/insurance and DCTC's own recommendations. The gentleman that rents out the track does check up on us to make sure we are driving within the limits also because of the risks associated with some areas on the track having none to very little runoff zones.

**cmspaz** · 03-04-2014

I wouldn't try to pass on that track, I'll tell you that right now. There's no margin for error between track width and runoff.

Honestly, in the advanced group, I've never had issues with catching people or being caught, either in my old VIII, Bobby's X, or my father's STi. I did get a talking to at the first event for catching people and sticking too close, but that was before run groups were set up. It ends up being pretty well balanced out there from what I've found.

s1ngletracker · 03-04-2014

I've driven/instructed an SCCA HPDE event there with passing. No issues with that as far as I know. Contract passing in the longer straightaway with the car ahead letting off a bit for the faster car (most of the time).

In the advanced group people got in the way still. A lot of driver skill/car capability disparity even in that group, no way are you going to ever get a bunch of people/cars who are going exactly the same rate around the circuit.

Dizmm · 03-04-2014

Hoping we can get more instructors and classroom sessions for Proving Grounds this year.

simulatedwood · 03-04-2014

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Originally Posted by s1ngletracker

I've driven/instructed an SCCA HPDE event there with passing. No issues with that as far as I know. Contract passing in the longer straightaway with the car ahead letting off a bit for the faster car (most of the time).

In the advanced group people got in the way still. A lot of driver skill/car capability disparity even in that group, no way are you going to ever get a bunch of people/cars who are going exactly the same rate around the circuit.

This event is for all skill levels, the last thing needed is anything that could risk in contact. The other aspect is we want people to feel comfortable on track so they can learn, car passing contradicts that. There is no live timing, you can pull off in the pits to give a gap. I am not sure I understand what you are saying, how can you have "no issues", but they say the advanced group got "in the way". I am sure I am misreading. I hope you understand the spirit of these events.

turbotalon1g · 03-04-2014

I cannot wait for the RS events at DCTC, they were my fav. Hope to do some more at BIR with the DD I'd like to experience that a bit.

Of course Drag racing like a fucking boss too, going to try some 1/8 mile this year for sure.

s1ngletracker · 03-04-2014

Quote:

Originally Posted by simulatedwood

This event is for all skill levels, the last thing needed is anything that could risk in contact. The other aspect is we want people to feel comfortable on track so they can learn, car passing contradicts that.

Isn't that why you have separate run groups? People comfortable with passing in advanced?

Quote:

Originally Posted by simulatedwood

I am not sure I understand what you are saying, how can you have "no issues", but they say the advanced group got "in the way". I am sure I am misreading. I hope you understand the spirit of these events.

Sorry that I was a bit vague - what I meant by 'issues' was cars getting pushed off track, accidents, or car contact due to dangerous passing. I don't really consider cars being held up that big of an 'issue'.

Don't get me wrong - I appreciate people being willing to put on these events and I'll still plan on coming even without passing. You have every right and incentive to make this a safe, fun event for everyone. I was just curious.

blesi660r · 03-13-2014

I'll be doing lots of dctc and a few BIR but on the bike..

sleepydsm · 03-13-2014

Ron's DCTC events were great fun!

BIR is a great time!

I hope I have either my Corvette or "other" LS powered vehicle to drive!

Excited to see all your big dumb faces too

**asshanson** · 03-13-2014

Any interest incoming to Mid America Motorplex or Iowa Speedway for some HPDE? I know it's a bit of a drive for you guys, but Iowa Speedway is not much farther than CFR.

Spaz used to come to some Marshalltown events for autox as well, a go kart track that is pretty fun and low speed but lots of corners. I will probably be out there a few times this year, will post up dates soon.

turbotalon1g · 03-13-2014

If that's an invite to hang and race, I'm down.
But my work schedule blows for doing stuff on the weekend. Post the schedule up and I'll try to make at least one.

**Goat Blower** · 03-13-2014

I'm definitely down for TTS at Proving Grounds this year. Just have to get some practice runs and a full car shakedown before then.