Grattan Raceway May 11 (Near Grand Rapids MI) - F-Body Road Racing and Autocross Forums

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nape View Member Profile	Apr 4 2006, 11:06 PM Post #2
Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,511 Joined: 14-November 04 From: Homer Glen, IL Member No.: 540	I'd love to go if it was on a weekend, but I can't take any time off work right now. I want to get to Grattan some time after seeing a video, it looks like it'd be a challenging course.

StanIROCZ View Member Profile	Apr 5 2006, 01:53 AM Post #3
Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 3,323 Joined: 30-March 06 From: Detroit Suburbs Member No.: 1,144	QUOTE (nape @ Apr 4 2006, 07:06 PM) I'd love to go if it was on a weekend, but I can't take any time off work right now. I want to get to Grattan some time after seeing a video, it looks like it'd be a challenging course. yeah, the track sounds sweet. It has some elevation changes, blind apex etc. The coolest thing about it is it has 1/2 mile straight away coming out of a 50 mph turn! That is what really sold me. I have 3rd gen with a 700R4 so I am getting the full throttle upshift into 4th kit from GM since my 3.42's will limit me to about 120 in 3rd. I can't wait!

nape View Member Profile	Apr 5 2006, 03:53 AM Post #4
Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,511 Joined: 14-November 04 From: Homer Glen, IL Member No.: 540	QUOTE (StanIROCZ @ Apr 4 2006, 08:53 PM) yeah, the track sounds sweet. It has some elevation changes, blind apex etc. The coolest thing about it is it has 1/2 mile straight away coming out of a 50 mph turn! That is what really sold me. I have 3rd gen with a 700R4 so I am getting the full throttle upshift into 4th kit from GM since my 3.42's will limit me to about 120 in 3rd. I can't wait! Get a big ol' trans cooler too. My 700R4 wasn't fresh when I roasted it, but it sure sucks to end a track day less then half way through because you've only got 1st and 2nd. Or, roast it for an excuse to put a T5 in. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

StanIROCZ View Member Profile	Apr 5 2006, 11:50 AM Post #5
Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 3,323 Joined: 30-March 06 From: Detroit Suburbs Member No.: 1,144	you are the 2nd person to tell me that so I just may do that. I just bought some sythetic ATF which should help with the heat but the cooler couldn't hurt either. Just take a day off! Come on!

nape View Member Profile	Apr 6 2006, 12:30 AM Post #6
Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,511 Joined: 14-November 04 From: Homer Glen, IL Member No.: 540	QUOTE (StanIROCZ @ Apr 5 2006, 06:50 AM) you are the 2nd person to tell me that so I just may do that. I just bought some sythetic ATF which should help with the heat but the cooler couldn't hurt either. Just take a day off! Come on! I wish I could but I just started two weeks ago, a little too soon to take time off already. Anyway, another conclusion that I've jumped to (since I don't have any hard data) is that the fluid wasn't hot (from being driven around) when I checked the full level. I don't claim to be a 700R4 guru, but having fluid push out around the pan gasket couldn't have been good for it. I'm not sure whether it was the heat or having too much fluid in it that killed it. After I lost 3rd, I realized it was pushing fluid out all over the place. This post has been edited by nape: Apr 6 2006, 12:32 AM

StanIROCZ View Member Profile	Apr 8 2006, 05:30 AM Post #7
Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 3,323 Joined: 30-March 06 From: Detroit Suburbs Member No.: 1,144	Call in sick, they won't fire you the first time. But seriously I understand. Too bad you can't make it. I found out some more information today. We are allowed to camp out at the track the night before so we don't have to wake up and leave in the wee hours of the AM to get there at 8:00. We will have a car pool of 11 cars coming from Royal Oak meeting at 5:00 on Wednesday. So far there are 13 cars registered and probably another 10 that are coming but just haven't registered yet.

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StanIROCZ Grattan Raceway May 11 (Near Grand Rapids MI) Apr 4 2006, 01:54 AM

nape I'd love to go if it was on a weekend, but I c... Apr 4 2006, 11:06 PM

StanIROCZ QUOTE (nape @ Apr 4 2006, 07:06 PM) I... Apr 5 2006, 01:53 AM

nape QUOTE (StanIROCZ @ Apr 4 2006, 08:53 PM) ... Apr 5 2006, 03:53 AM

StanIROCZ you are the 2nd person to tell me that so I just m... Apr 5 2006, 11:50 AM

nape QUOTE (StanIROCZ @ Apr 5 2006, 06:50 AM) ... Apr 6 2006, 12:30 AM

StanIROCZ Call in sick, they won't fire you the first ti... Apr 8 2006, 05:30 AM

StanIROCZ Last call! 2 spots left Apr 27 2006, 04:19 PM

ERVRCG The long straight away is cool but the coolest is ... May 1 2006, 02:59 PM

StanIROCZ 1 week away. 131 mph? I was wondering about th... May 5 2006, 03:12 AM

nape QUOTE (StanIROCZ @ May 4 2006, 10:12 PM) ... May 7 2006, 12:59 AM

ws6transam Wow this sure sounds like fun and it's only 90... May 8 2006, 01:21 AM

StanIROCZ QUOTE (ws6transam @ May 7 2006, 09:21 PM)... May 16 2006, 01:38 AM

StanIROCZ QUOTE (nape @ May 6 2006, 08:59 PM) You w... May 16 2006, 02:59 AM

QUASAR I was there and had a great time. It was my first... May 16 2006, 02:05 PM

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StanIROCZ View Member Profile	Apr 4 2006, 01:54 AM Post #1
Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 3,323 Joined: 30-March 06 From: Detroit Suburbs Member No.: 1,144	A friend of mine is putting together a track day at Grattan Raceway, which is east of Grand Rapids and NW from Lansing Michigan. It is an open day. 4 heats of 10 cars. So far we have 9 registerd but they are filling up quick so you might want to register soon to reserve your spot. Cost is $125 and the date is Thursday May 11. For more information about the track day and to register visit http://events.kzoorice.com/ For more information about the track see http://www.grattanraceway.com/