Where to hold an FRRAX track day., Pick your track. Options

[Crazy Canuck]

would be nice for it to be in the center of US, so most people can drive down... willing to drive 1500 miles for that (1-way).
Another thing... has to be during summer... not driving if there is risk of snow anywhere on the way.

[Teutonic Speedra...]

The track I picked only accounts for 8% of the votes, but 32% of the votes are at other tracks I WOULD goto.

[trackbird]

The track I picked only accounts for 8% of the votes, but 32% of the votes are at other tracks I WOULD goto.

I'm hoping that is a trend that will continue.....

[George]

I realize that most of you would not be able to get to a lap day at Mosport here in Ontario but maybe for some it's close enough so I'm posting this for future reference.

The Tracc Lapping Club out of Montreal will most likely schedule another event at Mosport next year and I believe they would be happy to have experienced drivers from this board participate. TLC has about 200 members and they hold lap days almost every week in Quebec. They are well organized and safety is the first priority. They are also good racers and there's no BS.

They held an event at Mosport last Monday which I attended. Cost was $250 Cdn. for the day and we had the track from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. We also had paid marshals, ambulance crew on site and race rescue team as well. There were about 30 cars split into two groups each out for half an hour at a time so everyone got as much track time as they wanted. They usually get more people out but a lot them didn't want to make the 5 hour trip from Montreal I guess.

Mosport is 2.5 miles long and fast with a lot of elevation changes. It's easy to get to - about 1/2 hour north of the 401 which is a main highway which you can pick up from the US border.

Anyway, if the event is scheduled again next year I'll post a reminder.

Here's link which should have 1 lap at Mosport :

http://www.davidfarmerracing.com/lap-mosport.wmv

George

[Crazy Canuck]

I realize that most of you would not be able to get to a lap day at Mosport here in Ontario but maybe for some it's close enough so I'm posting this for future reference.

The Tracc Lapping Club out of Montreal will most likely schedule another event at Mosport next year and I believe they would be happy to have experienced drivers from this board participate. TLC has about 200 members and they hold lap days almost every week in Quebec. They are well organized and safety is the first priority. They are also good racers and there's no BS.

They held an event at Mosport last Monday which I attended. Cost was $250 Cdn. for the day and we had the track from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. We also had paid marshals, ambulance crew on site and race rescue team as well. There were about 30 cars split into two groups each out for half an hour at a time so everyone got as much track time as they wanted. They usually get more people out but a lot them didn't want to make the 5 hour trip from Montreal I guess.

Mosport is 2.5 miles long and fast with a lot of elevation changes. It's easy to get to - about 1/2 hour north of the 401 which is a main highway which you can pick up from the US border.

Anyway, if the event is scheduled again next year I'll post a reminder.

Here's link which should have 1 lap at Mosport :

http://www.davidfarmerracing.com/lap-mosport.wmv

George

I know where that is and I know the people from trac (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
i'm up for it... only 4hr drive.

[trackbird]

I've seen 1/3rd of Windsor, Ontario and that is it. I'd love to come to Canada for a weekend or so next year. Sounds fun!

[trackbird]

I'm going to unpin a few of these to reduce clutter. Please feel free to continue discussing the events.

[souseless]

Hey all
I am up in Buffalo NY and also would travel to several of these tracks. However the only two that I would be comfortable driving without an instructor are Summit Point and Watkins Glen. I have only had two days at each of these tracks however so it is still a bit of a stretch for me to solo. Are you considering having some of the more experienced drivers Help out in this capacity? Perhaps you could hook up with a driving school group such as Track Masters, or work with NASA to provide instructors and help with the organization of the event. If it is NASA I can use the time toward getting signed off to do TT (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/thumbup.gif) . As far as looking for an inexpensive track I would think that Nelson Ledges would be the cheapest. They do Friday Fundays for like $100.00 and they have instructors available as well.

[jensend]

Don't know if this makes sense logistically or not, but, what about trying to organize several events (2-3) that cover several geographic regions? This might allow for a reasonable showing at each venue if you take into account the people from e particular region and those from others who are willing to travel. Of cousre, the problem then is having the capital and the people in each area to make arrangements for each event. Another thought might be to consider attempting to go to an established organization ( PDA, Trackmasters, Apex, etc.) as a club. These groups run at a wide variety of tracks and already have made arrangements. Just thinking out loud. Hope something concrete can be established for next season. It would be great to meet the people behind the posts.

[trackbird]

Jensend,

I hope it heads that way. I think we will tag along with Ken's group at the national F body motorsport event this year and see how it goes. If it works well, we may keep that as a "stop" and try to slowly add dates. Meaning, I'd like to do a few track weekends throughout the year (eventually) in different regions. So, don't panic, if we (I?) can pull it off, I hope to do just that.

[steve-d]

...Another thought might be to consider attempting to go to an established organization ( PDA, Trackmasters, Apex, etc.) as a club. These groups run at a wide variety of tracks and already have made arrangements.

Possibly presenting a "package" deal to Car Guys, PDA or etc, that you have 50 +/- willing customers and they may be willing to allow a discount for such numbers.

Steve