[StanIROCZ]

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/

[QUASAR]

I was there and had a great time. It was my first RR track day after wanting to do it for years. I wished it wouldn't have rained, I put the car into the grass twice (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I was running a non-optimal RR setup (heavy Strange Dana 60 35 spline rear, the big boxed poly LCA's, stock shocks & springs, and drag radials...yes drag radials). I was trying to take it easy but it got away from me under braking a coulple times after hopping the axle. I could not lay power down anywhere, even on the sraight, it would spin the tires in 4th (4.10 gear) and the hydroplaning kept me from looking at the speedo so I couldn't tell you how fast it was going. Ohwell, thats what I get for bringing a drag car to the RC haha lol.

I will be at the next one, hopefully better prepared with a better blend of handling components vs drag components. The track is awesome, the elevation changes make it a great experince. It was like a roller coaster. The jump was definitely interesting and I was wayy to big of a wuss to brake after it, and it was probably a good idea I didn't try. I brought it home in one piece minus an axle bearing (drag bearings).

See you at the next one. I will come say hi StanIrocZ. I was there with the guys in the 2 blue z06's.

[StanIROCZ]

I was there and had a great time. It was my first RR track day after wanting to do it for years. I wished it wouldn't have rained, I put the car into the grass twice (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I was running a non-optimal RR setup (heavy Strange Dana 60 35 spline rear, the big boxed poly LCA's, stock shocks & springs, and drag radials...yes drag radials). I was trying to take it easy but it got away from me under braking a coulple times after hopping the axle. I could not lay power down anywhere, even on the sraight, it would spin the tires in 4th (4.10 gear) and the hydroplaning kept me from looking at the speedo so I couldn't tell you how fast it was going. Ohwell, thats what I get for bringing a drag car to the RC haha lol.

I will be at the next one, hopefully better prepared with a better blend of handling components vs drag components. The track is awesome, the elevation changes make it a great experince. It was like a roller coaster. The jump was definitely interesting and I was wayy to big of a wuss to brake after it, and it was probably a good idea I didn't try. I brought it home in one piece minus an axle bearing (drag bearings).

See you at the next one. I will come say hi StanIrocZ. I was there with the guys in the 2 blue z06's.

I remember you, you had the red forumla that looked like you should be at the drag strip. I heard of one of your spin outs. I'll look forward to seeing you in July.

I'm shopping for some used road race slicks and a cheap set of wheels. I'm starting to road race (been to 2 so far) and it is just silly to burn up my ~$700 street tires. I'm thinking of going to some races and just offering to buy used slicks from teams with good budgets. This might be a good idea for you as well. I was thinking of going to Waterford since it is close.

I see that you're from Detroit, where at exactly? I'm in Royal Oak.