09-01-2013
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2013 Proving Grounds
So whos all headed to proving grounds? Can someone fill me in on how this all works. I have never actually been to a track to drag race before.
I plan on entering the stock appearing class.
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09-01-2013
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Join Date: Jan 2013
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Re: 2013 Proving Grounds
the new guy puts a keg in the hatch.
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09-01-2013
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Re: 2013 Proving Grounds
Well I just picked up a tent and sleeping bag, whos camping there?
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09-01-2013
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Blaine, MN
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Re: 2013 Proving Grounds
Not me.
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09-01-2013
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Join Date: Apr 2012
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Re: 2013 Proving Grounds
I plan on camping out there.
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09-01-2013
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Osakis, MN
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Re: 2013 Proving Grounds
We will be camping. Probably near the end of the drag strip like usual
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09-01-2013
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Re: 2013 Proving Grounds
So do you have to pay an entrance fee and a fee to drag race?
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09-02-2013
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Join Date: Jan 2013
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Re: 2013 Proving Grounds
yes both? or any other racing. it's all on maps proving grounds page. along with schedule class restrictions. helmut requirement may not be but u'll need a snell 2005 or newer. etc etc etc. I wanna say weekend pass is $35 per person and $25 for drag racing.
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09-03-2013
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Re: 2013 Proving Grounds
I'm probably going to head up saturday and be around for sunday events. Not sure what all I will be entering into yet.
Basically you pay your entrance fee at the gate, then once inside you go to the main showroom and buy wristbands for autoX, drag, etc...
Then go tech for your various events (this is at scheduled times) and then you basically just run your own schedule and bounce from event to event as needed, pay close attention to heat times or expected start times and listen to the PA's or over the radio (they broadcast locally).
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09-03-2013
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flips McGee
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Re: 2013 Proving Grounds
Oh, and whenever you are not racing/preparing for racing, you are required by law to have an open beer in your hand and an unopened one in your off hand or in your pocket  We have *a lot* of fun!
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I need to listen to Scheides more often i think :)
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...I realized that I can't keep up my shit talking without anything to back it up.
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Originally Posted by JV
S2000: For those of us that know the Miata is the best car on the planet, but also want extra power and to not have to turn in our man cards.
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09-03-2013
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Grand Rapids
Drives: 98 gsx
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Re: 2013 Proving Grounds
^LOL no need hes going to have the keg in trunk with hose up front ftw. should be a great time for sure
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09-03-2013
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Join Date: Jun 2004
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Re: 2013 Proving Grounds
Well, my Talon is in about 130 different pieces right now, and it's going to stay that way for the foreseeable future.
Debating even going at all right now...
Hmm.
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09-03-2013
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flips McGee
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Re: 2013 Proving Grounds
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Well, my Talon is in about 130 different pieces right now, and it's going to stay that way for the foreseeable future.
Debating even going at all right now...
Hmm.
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Come and drink with me!
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I need to listen to Scheides more often i think :)
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Originally Posted by turbotalon1g
...I realized that I can't keep up my shit talking without anything to back it up.
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S2000: For those of us that know the Miata is the best car on the planet, but also want extra power and to not have to turn in our man cards.
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09-03-2013
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Re: 2013 Proving Grounds
Do it Paul!
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Come and drink with me!
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09-03-2013
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Re: 2013 Proving Grounds
Ha! I'm in, finally. I'll be camping as well, let me know where the crew is hanging out.
I plan on running mostly road course, maybe drag. I'll have to go look at the schedule and see what to sign up for. I can't believe I have a free weekend and this old POS runs pretty good at the same time.
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09-03-2013
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Transmission destroyer
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Re: 2013 Proving Grounds
^Nice!
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I swing from the nuts of cold hard data. Anything less is a guess.
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09-03-2013
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Join Date: Oct 2005
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Re: 2013 Proving Grounds
will there be any 'ladies of the night?'
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09-03-2013
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Transmission destroyer
Join Date: Feb 2007
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Re: 2013 Proving Grounds
The racetrack isn't typically a great spot to find quality pussy.
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I swing from the nuts of cold hard data. Anything less is a guess.
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09-03-2013
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back in the saddle again
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Re: 2013 Proving Grounds
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Oh, and whenever you are not racing/preparing for racing, you are required by law to have an open beer in your hand and an unopened one in your off hand or in your pocket We have *a lot* of fun! |
Racing while drinking ? Shouldn't it be racing OR drinking?
Seems legit.
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09-03-2013
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#20
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Grand Rapids
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Re: 2013 Proving Grounds
goodhart too funny
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