GGVCOA Winter Track Day @ Thill Jan 3rd 2009

[Volvogeek]

Y0u are officially the FIRST to know of this event. I don't even have the final contract from the track so I don't know what The costs to you will be. Just figure close to last years winter day. For those that have not played with us before just search for us. For those that have, step up and be heard. Register on our chapter website www.ggvcoa.org by clicking on the event on the calendar.

As an aside I changed jobs recently. I am now over at www.theracersgroup.com check us out if you know someone w/ Porsche needing parts or service. I work in the parts dept and also R&D. We (our department) has our own car to take out to track events and will hopefully have it up for this one. We sell Pagid brake pads and other things so hit me up. work e-mail is [email protected]

[awdaddict]

Great!
Thanks for letting us know.

Will definitely keep this event in mind :)

[wilson1]

Great!
Thanks for letting us know.

Will definitely keep this event in mind :)
+1

[SJCoruja]

Sweet, count me in!

[steevo8]

what was last years price? Will there be a super early bird special?

[wilson1]

Just realized that this in on a sat, so i should be there unless it's snowing.

[awdaddict]

Just realized that this in on a sat, so i should be there unless it's snowing.

Just bring snow tires ;)

[steevo8]

From what i have seen jan usually makes for some nice lap times later in the day. Anyone know what last years price was?

[planglie]

Scott, thanks for keeping our EVO community well informed and "hooked up" w/the Volvo club. We always enjoy your events.

I'm sure you can count me and my brother in for this event.

Paul Langlie
Lee Myles Transmissions - Oakland

[Volvogeek]

Last year was $150/185. MIght be a little more this time tho.

[Volvogeek]

Prices are as follows:

VCOA Members $175
Non Members $210

I will be posting up a new form with run group info and such. Give me a day for that.

[awdaddict]

:bump:

[straylight9]

Wow, nice deal Scott! I hope next year it goes down without much effort,
unlike this year. :)

Come on everyone... GGVCOA on 3 Jan... then the Hypermeet II on 4 Jan!

[wilson1]

Scott, do you think anyone on your volvo group would want to make it on sunday, Jan 4, for a 2 day event?

[Pure EvoIX]

Count me in!

[smack]

Wow, nice deal Scott! I hope next year it goes down without much effort,
unlike this year. :)

Come on everyone... GGVCOA on 3 Jan... then the Hypermeet II on 4 Jan!


last time i tried this, mother nature got pissed at me :lol:

[steevo8]

My car is only good for two days a year so I think Ill hold off and save day #2 for later in the year. :lol:

[Volvogeek]

New form is now online.

Remember to hint around your house that this would be a PERFECT Christmas present.

http://www.goldengatevcoa.org/events/08-04-29-thunder.html

Scott.

[wilson1]

Scott, do you know who's running the event on the day after?

[Pure EvoIX]

Ok, I just signed up.

[Volvogeek]

As of now the date after is still open and available.

[planglie]

Hey Scott,

Put me down for 2 spots as well. I am swamped right now, but I will get on and reg. asap, time allowing. 1 - adv. & 1- intermediate.

Thanks,

Paul Langlie

[Stormtrooper]

doh... i'll be on a plane somewhere over the pacific

[Volvogeek]

I've got about 20 spots left. Sign up soon.

BTW I can always use help at the event. If you don't want to run your car but would like to help out that would be awesome. I can help teach you how to run an event like these at a much lower cost. Shoot me an e-mail (or sign up on the site) and note that you want to help out.

[Pure EvoIX]

I havent sent in my payment yet. When is the latest you need it in by? Thanks.

[Volvogeek]

Within the next week would be good for sending in payment.

[awdaddict]

You guys should sign up.
Scott definitely put up some cheap track day with lots of track time.

[Volvogeek]

Thanks Rob for the plug.

[awdaddict]

Thanks Wilson for the plug.


I'm not Wilson :(

- Rob

[wilson1]

You guys should sign up.
Scott definitely put up some cheap track day with lots of track time.


+1

:D

[zasboy]

Lets get a list of the NCE folks who are attending this track event :)

[wilson1]

Lets get a list of the NCE folks who are attending this track event :)

+1

let's get it on

[Pure EvoIX]

1) Pure EvoIX (intermediate)
2)
3)
4)
5)

[planglie]

1) Pure EvoIX (intermediate)
2) Planglie (advanced)
3)
4)
5)

[Pure EvoIX]

Payment sent!
-Zhong

[Pure EvoIX]

Scott @ VCOA,

Why are guys deciding to run a chicane on the main straight? Is there a reason for this?

[planglie]

Don't worry about the chicane.......they have not had a chicane in place for at least 2 maybe 3 years......they just haven't cleaned up there old information.

Been running w/them for over 4 yrs. now and it is a very enjoyable day!

Paul

[Pure EvoIX]

Ok, thanks Paul for clearing this up. :D Can't wait to go back again.

[smack]

i'm in on this one!

hey paul, are you planning on driving up that morning or the night before?

[Pure EvoIX]

I heard its gonna rain!!!! BOOO!!! Anybody have experience driving at the track in the rain. Anything i should be concerned about or things i should do.

[awdaddict]

I heard its gonna rain!!!! BOOO!!! Anybody have experience driving at the track in the rain. Anything i should be concerned about or things i should do.

Tires will warm up very slowly.
1st session might have black ice.

look at the dry spots - where everyone goes and pick up the water.
Stay off of berm.
Avoid run offs, especially going off sideway - very high chance that the mud will trap the sdie of the car and flip the car.

Work on the wet lines, and work your speed up.

All sums up to - go slower, go with more caution.

[Pure EvoIX]

Thanks Rob. Now i just checked again, its partly cloudy. But, it is still going to be a cold cold track so caution is still there.

[smack]

cold track = autox compound tires :)

[planglie]

Planning on going up Fri PM. Cell phone not working right now Sean, so call the shop to reach me....

Paul

[Pure EvoIX]

Video of last session. Pretty consistent. Take note of debris on inside of some of the turns, couldnt really apex same place normally. Lots of fade, brake pedal through floor last few turns, pitted in.

Enjoy.
http://vimeo.com/2797476