2005-2014 Mustangs Discussions on the latest S197 model Mustangs from Ford.

Open Track Days

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 11, 2010 | 01:58 PM
  #1  
highline's Avatar
highline
Thread Starter
4th Gear Member
 
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,482
From: Texas
Default Open Track Days

Anyone ever go to one of these? I'm looking to get to TWS open track day and was wondering if anyone had any tips, ect? Also, anyone kow of a mustang group that does/hosts these things (Such as Acura NSX Open Track days, ect)...Thanks in advance...
Old Jan 11, 2010 | 02:35 PM
  #2  
gmoran1469's Avatar
gmoran1469
3rd Gear Member
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 738
From: Louisiana
Default

Originally Posted by highline
Anyone ever go to one of these? I'm looking to get to TWS open track day and was wondering if anyone had any tips, ect? Also, anyone kow of a mustang group that does/hosts these things (Such as Acura NSX Open Track days, ect)...Thanks in advance...
We have track days every month at No Problem Raceway in LA. They are great. No competition, just go out drive and have a good time. My suggestions are to take it easy the first time on the track and if you don't know anything about road racing, ask someone the basics. You need to know about staying on line, braking, steering, and if you want to get more complicated you can learn to heel/toe properly.

The basics are, only brake in a straight line, never brake in a corner (during turning), don't get on the gas till you are straight (especially in higher HP cars like V8's) and overall don't push it too hard. No one likes a wrecked car the first day out on the track.
Old Jan 12, 2010 | 11:15 AM
  #3  
highline's Avatar
highline
Thread Starter
4th Gear Member
 
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,482
From: Texas
Default

Well, after a long email exchage with Rusty @ TWS, they will not let me run there without going through their driving school ($295)...Seems like a no win situation...Don't want to go to the streets, but where to go?
Old Jan 12, 2010 | 11:37 AM
  #4  
gmoran1469's Avatar
gmoran1469
3rd Gear Member
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 738
From: Louisiana
Default

Originally Posted by highline
Well, after a long email exchage with Rusty @ TWS, they will not let me run there without going through their driving school ($295)...Seems like a no win situation...Don't want to go to the streets, but where to go?
Go to the driving school. $300 isn't a lot considering they let you on the track after you have completed it. Not to mention you will most likely learn some things that will help you on the track.
Old Jan 12, 2010 | 01:53 PM
  #5  
highline's Avatar
highline
Thread Starter
4th Gear Member
 
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,482
From: Texas
Default

I'd love to, but the $$ and time (2 full days) for a weekend are more than I have (mostly time), plus, they won't let me drive my car...all track time is Miata (spellingis most likely wrong)...An oval tarck, with written consent (if i mash myself or car, track/employees, ect are in no way liable/responsible) should not be this hard to find, or so I thought...
Old Jan 12, 2010 | 02:40 PM
  #6  
vasman's Avatar
vasman
3rd Gear Member
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 542
From: Texas
Default

Originally Posted by highline
I'd love to, but the $$ and time (2 full days) for a weekend are more than I have (mostly time), plus, they won't let me drive my car...all track time is Miata (spellingis most likely wrong)...An oval tarck, with written consent (if i mash myself or car, track/employees, ect are in no way liable/responsible) should not be this hard to find, or so I thought...
I hate the monotony of the oval... Although it takes skill I am sure It is not something that appeals to me. Unless they start drifting...
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Granatelli Sales
GT S197 General Discussion
5
Mar 25, 2016 08:01 PM
Boostaddict
Lethal Performance
2
Sep 8, 2015 09:56 PM
RWHEELS
S197 Handling Section
4
Sep 5, 2015 03:42 PM
The01Cav
North East
0
Sep 5, 2015 03:39 PM
whatsup62
5.0L GT S550 Tech
1
Sep 3, 2015 01:38 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:32 PM.