Race tracks in the Socal area
05-14-2006, 11:46 PM
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Race tracks in the Socal area
Sooo does anybody know of any race tracks in the socal area? or areas around socal. I did a search but didnt find what I was looking for. Something like the Watkins Glenn vid on the form. Not a drag strip, but road course. Thanks for any info. 
05-15-2006, 07:53 PM
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I heard there is one by the Palm Springs. and I think there's one in the Long Beach as well. I would love to find one and attend a couple of driving lessons!
05-15-2006, 10:59 PM
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Can you maybe find some more info on the tracks? I would love to go one weekend. Did you see the Watkins Glenn vid?... that would be soo sweet!!
05-16-2006, 01:31 AM
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Originally Posted by brownie
Can you maybe find some more info on the tracks? I would love to go one weekend. Did you see the Watkins Glenn vid?... that would be soo sweet!!
05-16-2006, 03:23 PM
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05-16-2006, 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Black_6spd
Is 175 + 10 a good price? (I have no idea if thats to much or what)
thats the May 20th track date price.
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05-17-2006, 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by brownie
Thanks alot for the help. Are you going to any of those track dates?
Is 175 + 10 a good price? (I have no idea if thats to much or what) thats the May 20th track date price.
Is 175 + 10 a good price? (I have no idea if thats to much or what)
thats the May 20th track date price.Just to give you and idea what cars will be there on the 20th:
1) Gary Glazier - 2006 Mustang GT
2) Scott Laird - SVT Focus
3) Waldo Parravicini-2002 Focus ZX5
4) Ronnie Ganitano - Civic
5) Alan Yoshida - 2005 STi
6) Daniel Yoo -
7) Adam Watkins - Mazda 6
8) Bryan Jacobs - Mazda 6
9) John Magnuson - RX-7
10) Bart Chow - RX-7
11) Michael Hagerla - Miata
12)
13) Geoffrey Nocon-1993 Civic
14) Richard Hopkins - Miata
15) Marvin Espino - Miata
16) Jon Nguyen - RX-7
17) Alvaro Garcia - RX-7
18) Evan Burkitt -RX-7
19) Recie Tyson - 1988 RX-7
20) Vitt M. - Integra GSR
21) Brian Alvarez - 1987 Corolla GT-S
22) Gil Colmenar - Miata
23) Michael Ascolese - RX-7
24) Adolph Finley - RX-7
25) Hau Vong - RX-8
26) Robin Molchan - RX-7
27) J.R. Albright - MazdaSpeed6
28) Daniel Vargas - RX-7
29) Ty Carson - RX7
30) John Dyer - 1990 BMW 325i
31) Warren Koenig - 2003 Evo VIII
32) Randy Norfleet - 2005 STi
33) Clayborn Hermano-1993 Civic
34) Will Tsai - 2000 Boxster
35) Kenneth Palos - 2006 Mustang GT
36) Mark Tsai - 2005 Legacy GT
37) Coll Sinclaire - 1986 Corolla GT-S
38) David martin - 2004 STi
39) Rebecca Martin - 2004 STi
40) Donald Ahn - RX-7
41) Jeff HoSee - 1988 Civic Hatch
42) Ron D Chapman - RX-7
43) Thang Bui - 1998 Integra Type R
44) William Wang - 2005 impreza
45) Walter Moon - RX-7
46) David Chung - WRX
47) Alex Huang - 2004 G35 Coupe
48) Jose Toledo - 1995 Talson TSi
49) Vincent Seah - BMW
50) Arturo Arreseigor - 2002 SVT Focus
51) Jeremy Yeung - MazdaSpeed6
52) Loren Wong - 2004 WRX
53) Byung kim - Miata
54) Ken Liu - 2002 M3
55) Jack Hosee - RX-7
56) Jarett Goldberg - 2003 MR2 Spyder
57) Mark Zimmerman - 2002 Sean Hyland S2 Mustang
58) William Chen - 2003 SVT Focus
59) Jasper Lee - 2002 A4 3
60) Jon Thomas - 2006 Mustang GT
61) Ray Garbalosa - RX-7
62) Andrew Eib - 2002 WRX Wagon
63) Eddie Carter - 1995 BMW M3 #22
64) Pasha Nosrat - 1991 318is
65) Joseph Arnaldo - RX-7
66) Edward Kim -
67) Nick Lin - 2002 S2000
68) Mike Gaite - Miata
69) Tim Kuo - 2002 S2000
70) Robert Waker - 2004 S2000
71) Steven Chan - RX-8
72) Satria Novareza - mazdaspeed protege
73) Harry Kartolo - Civic
74) Michael Aldea - 323
75) Charles Reeves - 2005 SRT-4
76) Jeffrey Srinivasan - 323
77) Claire Stabile - RX-7
78) William Mak - 2001 S2000
79) Suvachai Watanasirisuk - MazdaSpeed Miata
80) Brandon Pahel - RX-8
81) David Gehringer - RX-7
82) Jason Nathan - Evo IX
2) Scott Laird - SVT Focus
3) Waldo Parravicini-2002 Focus ZX5
4) Ronnie Ganitano - Civic
5) Alan Yoshida - 2005 STi
6) Daniel Yoo -
7) Adam Watkins - Mazda 6
8) Bryan Jacobs - Mazda 6
9) John Magnuson - RX-7
10) Bart Chow - RX-7
11) Michael Hagerla - Miata
12)
13) Geoffrey Nocon-1993 Civic
14) Richard Hopkins - Miata
15) Marvin Espino - Miata
16) Jon Nguyen - RX-7
17) Alvaro Garcia - RX-7
18) Evan Burkitt -RX-7
19) Recie Tyson - 1988 RX-7
20) Vitt M. - Integra GSR
21) Brian Alvarez - 1987 Corolla GT-S
22) Gil Colmenar - Miata
23) Michael Ascolese - RX-7
24) Adolph Finley - RX-7
25) Hau Vong - RX-8
26) Robin Molchan - RX-7
27) J.R. Albright - MazdaSpeed6
28) Daniel Vargas - RX-7
29) Ty Carson - RX7
30) John Dyer - 1990 BMW 325i
31) Warren Koenig - 2003 Evo VIII
32) Randy Norfleet - 2005 STi
33) Clayborn Hermano-1993 Civic
34) Will Tsai - 2000 Boxster
35) Kenneth Palos - 2006 Mustang GT
36) Mark Tsai - 2005 Legacy GT
37) Coll Sinclaire - 1986 Corolla GT-S
38) David martin - 2004 STi
39) Rebecca Martin - 2004 STi
40) Donald Ahn - RX-7
41) Jeff HoSee - 1988 Civic Hatch
42) Ron D Chapman - RX-7
43) Thang Bui - 1998 Integra Type R
44) William Wang - 2005 impreza
45) Walter Moon - RX-7
46) David Chung - WRX
47) Alex Huang - 2004 G35 Coupe
48) Jose Toledo - 1995 Talson TSi
49) Vincent Seah - BMW
50) Arturo Arreseigor - 2002 SVT Focus
51) Jeremy Yeung - MazdaSpeed6
52) Loren Wong - 2004 WRX
53) Byung kim - Miata
54) Ken Liu - 2002 M3
55) Jack Hosee - RX-7
56) Jarett Goldberg - 2003 MR2 Spyder
57) Mark Zimmerman - 2002 Sean Hyland S2 Mustang
58) William Chen - 2003 SVT Focus
59) Jasper Lee - 2002 A4 3
60) Jon Thomas - 2006 Mustang GT
61) Ray Garbalosa - RX-7
62) Andrew Eib - 2002 WRX Wagon
63) Eddie Carter - 1995 BMW M3 #22
64) Pasha Nosrat - 1991 318is
65) Joseph Arnaldo - RX-7
66) Edward Kim -
67) Nick Lin - 2002 S2000
68) Mike Gaite - Miata
69) Tim Kuo - 2002 S2000
70) Robert Waker - 2004 S2000
71) Steven Chan - RX-8
72) Satria Novareza - mazdaspeed protege
73) Harry Kartolo - Civic
74) Michael Aldea - 323
75) Charles Reeves - 2005 SRT-4
76) Jeffrey Srinivasan - 323
77) Claire Stabile - RX-7
78) William Mak - 2001 S2000
79) Suvachai Watanasirisuk - MazdaSpeed Miata
80) Brandon Pahel - RX-8
81) David Gehringer - RX-7
82) Jason Nathan - Evo IX
05-17-2006, 01:56 PM
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HAHA i can see it now..... 83) Shawn - Acura TL LOL!!
I dont understnad what you mean by "The gears are too darned tall for streets of willow"
I dont really know all the terminology when it comes to racing. This would be my first time at a track. Is that the only track that you go to? Is there anything you like better?
I dont understnad what you mean by "The gears are too darned tall for streets of willow"
I dont really know all the terminology when it comes to racing. This would be my first time at a track. Is that the only track that you go to? Is there anything you like better?
05-17-2006, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by brownie
I dont really know all the terminology when it comes to racing. This would be my first time at a track. Is that the only track that you go to? Is there anything you like better?
http://www.redlinetrackevents.com/school.html
Here's your chance. We are now offering a high performance driving class for a small number of people who are looking to improve there driving abilities. You will learn where the line of the track is, and how to take it at 100%. You will learn about weight transfer, vehicle dynamics, heel toe downshifting, braking points, turn in, and when and where to shift gears. All this sounds very basic, but on the track, there is a very specific point at which everything happens and you will learn that all if you take advantage of the opportunity. As a student, you will receive first dibs on track time, and extra run sessions with the instructor if needed. There will be a classroom session before we run the track, and then we will have a lead follow session on the track. The lead follow session gives you a chance to see how the track is run and get a feel for it before we run it at speed. It's also your chance to see just how the fastest line around the track is laid out. Each student will have a chance to follow the instructor around the track as we progressively increase the speeds.
After each run session, we will have a meeting to discuss how things are going, and address what concerns you may have. This is also the time to discuss more advanced driving techniques. Things like heel-toe downshifting, and trail braking.
The biggest advantage to taking the class is each student will receive one on one in car instruction. You can ride in the instructors car, or have him ride in yours. This will be the most helpful part of the day. Having someone show you and instruct you through every corner will do wonders for your abilities to drive at the limit.
The instructor for our events is Jeremy Croiset. He is 25, married, and has a 3year old son. His only hobbies are cars and motorcycles. He has been running track days since he turned 17 and usually gets to the track every chance he gets. Jeremy knows all the tracks in So Cal very well, as he has done well over a hundred track days. Currently, Jeremy is preparing his Honda CRX for competition
The Cost for this class is $30.00 for the entire day. Space is limited to only 10 students for this next event.
After each run session, we will have a meeting to discuss how things are going, and address what concerns you may have. This is also the time to discuss more advanced driving techniques. Things like heel-toe downshifting, and trail braking.
The biggest advantage to taking the class is each student will receive one on one in car instruction. You can ride in the instructors car, or have him ride in yours. This will be the most helpful part of the day. Having someone show you and instruct you through every corner will do wonders for your abilities to drive at the limit.
The instructor for our events is Jeremy Croiset. He is 25, married, and has a 3year old son. His only hobbies are cars and motorcycles. He has been running track days since he turned 17 and usually gets to the track every chance he gets. Jeremy knows all the tracks in So Cal very well, as he has done well over a hundred track days. Currently, Jeremy is preparing his Honda CRX for competition
The Cost for this class is $30.00 for the entire day. Space is limited to only 10 students for this next event.
05-17-2006, 03:19 PM
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btw - what's the specs on your TL? 3rd gen 6MT I assume? Suspension?
If you don't have a coilover kit or aspec setup, don't worry. Everyone says its better to learn in stock form. This way, you learn the characteristics of the TL chassis. After summer tires, slicks, or a sway bar is installed, you don't have to worry about them masking your mistakes.
If you don't have a coilover kit or aspec setup, don't worry. Everyone says its better to learn in stock form. This way, you learn the characteristics of the TL chassis. After summer tires, slicks, or a sway bar is installed, you don't have to worry about them masking your mistakes.
05-18-2006, 12:22 AM
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Thanks for the info i was actually looking at the driving school... but the site says i need to sign up for a track date to be able to do the driving school. So thats 175+30+10+ gas getting up there = more then i have right now lol .
I saw the passing rule is allowed... That means that faster cars behind you can pass you... i can see where that can get dangerous, but wouldnt you just move to the side to let them by?
Other tracks dont allow that?.... So that means that your just going against the clock? Ive seen some auto-x vids... but my reason for wanting to something like the redline track event was to race other people... Just sick of the street racing bullshit, Not worth it...
I have a stock 05 3Gen TL 5AT no aspec
I saw the passing rule is allowed... That means that faster cars behind you can pass you... i can see where that can get dangerous, but wouldnt you just move to the side to let them by?
Other tracks dont allow that?.... So that means that your just going against the clock? Ive seen some auto-x vids... but my reason for wanting to something like the redline track event was to race other people... Just sick of the street racing bullshit, Not worth it...
I have a stock 05 3Gen TL 5AT no aspec
05-18-2006, 10:29 AM
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If you want a lower cost / lower risk track, read up on SOLO:
http://www.scca-sopac.org/index.html
They have tracks setup pretty much anywhere varying from Qualcomm parking lot or an airport.
http://www.scca-sopac.org/index.html
They have tracks setup pretty much anywhere varying from Qualcomm parking lot or an airport.
05-18-2006, 06:52 PM
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I think i will wait till i have the money to sign up for a track date, and driving school. The tracks look like alot of fun. I think ill just move over to the side if somebody thats faster then me wants to go by (no big deal). Plus your in a group with people that have close to the same racing experience as yourself.
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