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I did my first HPDE in October of last year and was hooked immediately. I've been to a few since then and have another coming up June 30-July 1. I don't have the most ideal car (2011 Camaro SS) for the track, so I'm actually starting to save up so I can buy a Camaro-Mustang Challenge (CMC) Mustang. I know a Miata would be a more ideal track car, but I'm a sucker for a V8. Even if I never race the car, I would prefer to have a dedicated track car, especially since the cost of consumables on a CMC car are significantly cheaper than my Camaro. I thought about building one up from a street car as well, but from what I've found it's cheaper to buy a car that's already built. Also if you're in Texas, you have The Drivers Edge (http://www.thedriversedge.net/) for HPDEs at MSR-Houston, Texas World Speedway in College Station, and MSR-Cresson in Fort Worth. These things fill up quickly so you have to register early. Grandsport Speedway in Houston hosts HPDEs as well. Texas World Speedway also has a Performance Driving School that they host. I drive a BBW fucked around with this message at 00:32 on Jun 14, 2012 |
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I use Harry's Lap Timer Pro with a RAM mount I got from Amazon and it has worked great so far. I just purchased the Emprum UltiMate GPS to use with it, but haven't had a chance to try it on the track yet. The internal iPhone GPS will do fine if all you're worried about is timing. Example (2011 Camaro SS at Texas World Speedway): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdb18ZjwQLM And on the subject of cars going off in front of you, I was proud of myself for not following this Mustang off. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LJ9NnWOKAM
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Jun 16, 2012 06:20
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iDiOt RaCe posted:That app looks realy cool, is there an android version available or something similar? Mind you alot of trackdays in the uk frown on you timing laps and such as it encourages people to push too hard and the inevitable happens. Trackmaster is the one I've heard talked about. Pretty sure it does the video overlay as well.
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Jun 19, 2012 00:29
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Anyone have a recommendation for a good portable air compressor to bring to the track?
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Jun 21, 2012 16:10
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I have heard the Angel Pads work well in the Corvettes to help keep your hips from sliding around. Don't have any first hand experience with them though. It's definitely cheaper than a seat/harness set-up. http://angelwingstech.com/store/
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Aug 29, 2012 23:58
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Been looking at picking up some data acquisition stuff lately, and have pretty much narrowed it down to the Traqmate Classic Complete or Racepak G2X. At one point the Aim SoloDL was in the running, but since my ECU isn't compatible with their DL, I've pretty much ruled it out. One of the main features I was looking for was the ability to add sensors at a later point, which both the Traqmate and G2X can do, although the Traqmate seems pretty limited on what sensor data can be added compared to the G2X. I guess it really comes down to the software. I've heard that the Racepak software isn't as good as Traqmate, so I was hoping maybe someone here had at some point used both and could compare. I've also heard that Racepak's software is plenty good once you figure out how to use it. I really don't want to spend more than $1000, which is plenty doable with the two options listed above. Am I missing out on any other systems? I've been using Harry's Lap Timer + 5hz Ultimate GPS, but the only way to do any meaningful data analysis is to export it and load it into Circuit Tools 2. Problem with that is I don't really care for the Circuit Tools software. I've tried it a few different times now and just don't care for how it's set up.
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Dec 8, 2013 06:12
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I looked into it and have heard good things about it. I even downloaded Race Analyzer and some log files to give it a go. I was sorely disappointed with the analysis capabilities. I'm sure it will get better in the future, but for now I'll probably wait and see what happens. I love the idea of the project, but I just don't have the time to hack around with the thing. Is the Race Analyzer software the only way to analyze data? I mean compared to Traqmate or Circuit Tools it seems to be lacking quite a bit.
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Dec 8, 2013 17:22
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SlapActionJackson posted:Enough helmet chat. The car will definitely get floaty under braking going into T2. It's pretty awesome once you start using that to your advantage. Do you happen to remember who your instructor was? Are you planning to be at the PDS event next weekend? As of right now I should be there instructing. We'll be running CW, which I think is more fun than CCW.
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Apr 28, 2014 23:50
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I bounced between the Traqmate and the Aim Solo. I ended up with the Traqmate mainly because of the software and camera control. It makes doing video overlays super easy and will automatically start recording video when it starts recording data. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3xntwthB_I
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May 7, 2014 00:32
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parid posted:
Yeah, nothing is better than some idiot driving around without a clue what the proper line or braking zones are, while being a danger to himself and everyone else out on the track. Trying to learn how to drive a car around a track while also trying to concentrate on racing a car is stupid. There is a reason Joey has rejected teams for WRL races when their only experience has been Lemons racing. From what I recall you have to be a solo driver with an HPDE group before being allowed to race WRL.
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Jan 17, 2016 16:57
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kimbo305 posted:Do you think they'd accept having driven solo with Bondurant's Formula driving program? I've done several HPDEs, but never got signoff on soloing there. Like NitroSpazzz said that will probably be sufficient, but I would call or email first. I don't know what the SCCA requirements are, but to get a competition license with NASA you have to complete their HPDE program and then take competition school (prices will vary by region/track, but here in Texas it's somewhere around $300-$350). Depending on how quickly you pick things up, you can easily get through through the HPDE program in two weekends. Then you take comp school the next weekend and then you're off racing that weekend assuming you pass comp school. Also, a lot of people don't realize that you can use a street car for comp school., you don't have to have a race prepped car.
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Jan 18, 2016 18:26
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FatCow posted:What are you guys talking about. You don't have to run any DEs with NASA before taking their comp school. You must do comp school in a race car with a log book. If your region doesn't require that I'm sure NASA national would be unamused. (13.1.1) If you have a SCCA license all you need to do is send NASA a copy of your SCCA license and $90 and you have a NASA license. You can also turn a SCCA rookie license into a NASA provisional license the same way. (14.1.2) No idea what it looks like if you want to turn a NASA license into an SCCA license since I race with NASA. And as blk96gt mentioned, NASA comp school cost me $420. I ran one NASA DE before that just to get a feel for their events before I showed up. I probably should have clarified that I was talking about someone brand new to driving. You can't just show up to a NASA event and start comp school without some sort of previous experience. It clearly states In the CCR that you can transfer a license from other orgs. No, you do not have to have a race car to participate in comp school, at least in the Texas region. You just won't get your comp license until you get a race car with a log book.
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Jan 18, 2016 20:37
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Anybody else race WRL at TWS this weekend? We ended up deciding last night to run on Sunday. Ended up getting P1 in GP4.
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May 2, 2016 01:25
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I started using Speedhut gauges recently. Really impressed so far.
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Jun 25, 2016 13:25
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FatCow posted:If you are racing you will get absolutely smoked under braking on a street tire. Wait what? Why would you use an RR as a rain tire? It has two grooves in it. The proper rain tire is the RA1. I've used both in the wet and I have no idea why you'd think it's a good idea to use the RR's in the rain My experience with the RR is I get 6-8 heat cycles before they drop off. I tend to lose 1-2 seconds depending on the track, and I can get 20 or so Heat cycles normally before I cord them. My car is 3190lbs with driver. Spec Miata folks have reported similar drop off and tire life. If I was looking for a tire with good life and minimal drop off I'd be looking at the Maxxis RC1. The only reason I use the RR is because it's the spec tire for my series.
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May 27, 2017 05:06
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Phone posted:Everything I've heard from people who use the RR for their series is that the first few cycles are garbage, but it's rock solid from there on out until right before you start seeing cords peep through. No "magic lap" of Ho-Hos, just incredibly reliable. Outside of NASA having a deal with Toyo, I think it was a way to rein in costs because buying sticker Hoosiers every weekend for just a shot at the top 10 in the SM field is a massive barrier to entry. Hah. That is the experience that exactly no one I know has ever had. Between multiple series and cars. We saw less of a drop in times using shaved RA1's compared to the RR's, although the RA1s were slower overall. The front running Spec Miata guys here start using the RRs as practice tires after 6 heat cycles. I pretty much do the same. So are you trying to say the RA1 is not a good rain tire?
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May 27, 2017 06:04
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FatCow posted:Is CMC a bunch of mediocre drivers in lovely cars in every region, or just mid-Atlantic? As a CMC racer (not mid-Atlantic) I don't think it's any worse than any other class, although the amount of fuckups in that race is pretty impressive. I have more problems with slow AI drivers.
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Jun 8, 2017 01:27
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Bah. There's still plenty of life left in those pads. This was one of our rear pads after COTA. 
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Zaphod42 posted:I'm really interested in getting into some rookie racing but I don't really know how to start.
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I've read enough jalopnik articles about track days and rookie rally racers that I'm really getting the bug, but I need some more information.
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Zaphod42 posted:I think you run with windows up unless you have a net. Winding Road Racing is in Austin. Swing by and go try on some helmets.
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May 9, 2018 00:39
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mekilljoydammit posted:Funny question, but I'm looking for more forums and crap for bullshitting about roadrace poo poo - I'm bored at work a lot lately. I'm on corner carvers and probably going to reg at RRAX, plus the prodracing forum... anything major I'm missing? I mean assume an SCCA bent as NASA is a nonentity here. Wow never expected to see a goon reference corner carvers. It’s got a lot of good info but it’s mostly middle aged guys arguing about politics now. Very few actually drive anymore.
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Anyone going to NASA national championships at COTA?
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Aug 27, 2018 01:33
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I've tried Carbotech, Hawk, G-Loc, PFC, and Cobalt, and my favorites have been PFC and Cobalt. I did not care for any of the Carbotech or Hawk pads I tried (at least on the front of the car). My favorites have been the PFC01/11 and the Cobalt XP1 or XP2 on the front. I'm currently using the XP1. I have a lot of laps at COTA and the PFC and Cobalts are the only ones that I haven't had issues with brake fade at the end of a race. I don't have ABS so YMMV. Also use Castrol SRF brake fluid and you won't have to bleed the brakes for a year.
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I’m not sure about other regions but in Texas both NASA and SCCA have seen a decline in race participation. It seems like WRL and other endurance orgs are the reason for that, at least around here.
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SpaceRangerJoe posted:This is through a guy who runs a shop at my local track (MSR Cresson, in the DFW area). He does in car coaching, not data analysis, so he's cheaper than other pros out there. It's $100 a session for his time, and an additional $35 for the track fees. Depending on how busy the day is, sessions are a minimum of 30 mins, but could be an hour, if your car can go that long I suppose. An hour on track would get me pretty close to fuel starvation levels in some turns I think. Who is it? Edit: Nvmd just saw your post on another forum. I drive a BBW fucked around with this message at 21:16 on Nov 7, 2019 |
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Nov 7, 2019 03:03
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SpaceRangerJoe posted:Nice, I've wondered what kind of crossover there is between here and there. I had figured there wasn't much since the other site is so small. It’s one of the only car centric message boards I still go to. It’s nice because there are no politics and only a couple idiots. Most of the Houston crew hang out outside of the track as well.
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SpaceRangerJoe posted:I've had similar luck with a GoPro3. I always seem to miss the exciting offs because the camera decided to just shut off mid session. I impulse bought some knock off action cam on Amazon this weekend. It will do 4k@24, or 1080@60. I figure for $17 it's worth a shot until I want to pony up for a newer GoPro. Please don’t do SCCA TT. Have you been to a NASA event yet?
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