Willow Springs Track Day June 1st
05-11-2012, 06:09 PM
#1
Willow Springs Track Day June 1st
Seeing if anyone else wants to go with me. I am going to Willow Springs track day on Friday June 1st. It will be my first track day and it is open to beginners.
http://www.speedventures.com/events/...il.aspx?id=396
It is easy to sign up. Just register on the website.
Cost for the day is $99, I am registered in the beginners class.
You also need to fill out an inspection form and bring it with you. Really easy.
And you need a helmet or they rent them for $30.
Just figured I would post this here in case anyone is interested.
http://www.speedventures.com/events/...il.aspx?id=396
It is easy to sign up. Just register on the website.
Cost for the day is $99, I am registered in the beginners class.
You also need to fill out an inspection form and bring it with you. Really easy.
And you need a helmet or they rent them for $30.
Just figured I would post this here in case anyone is interested.
05-12-2012, 01:22 PM
#5
I will be bringing my own hehe
i might be going to a karting event the day after
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...gwvunY0#t=157s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...gwvunY0#t=157s
Have you taken the Genesis or the Miata to a track ot autocross yet? I might be doing autocross in El Toro on the 17th. That might be easier/closer for a lot of people I know willow springs is pretty far.
05-12-2012, 01:35 PM
#7
Couple deterrents. This is about 1.5 hr drive from downtown LA. Also they want you to arrive at 6:50am for prep, track time starts at 8, so you would have to get up pretty early.
Upside, not many cars are registered yet so there is a possibility of getting a lot of track time in.
Upside, not many cars are registered yet so there is a possibility of getting a lot of track time in.
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05-12-2012, 01:38 PM
#8
Rented helmets are probably dirty or something, I dunno I used a helmet at a kart place and they gave us clean washed head cover things to put on, so it wasn't bad. I dunno how this place does it.
05-12-2012, 02:28 PM
#9
nice! karting is fun. I have only been to those indoor tracks recently, I remember going to outdoor tracks once or twice when I was like 10.
Have you taken the Genesis or the Miata to a track ot autocross yet? I might be doing autocross in El Toro on the 17th. That might be easier/closer for a lot of people I know willow springs is pretty far.
Have you taken the Genesis or the Miata to a track ot autocross yet? I might be doing autocross in El Toro on the 17th. That might be easier/closer for a lot of people I know willow springs is pretty far.
i haven't taken neither of my cars.. plan was to take miata this season but....
expected piston rings went and valve seals.. resulted in another bad head gasket. lol.. so instead of tracking the miata this year.. i'll just be replacing the motor and doing other repairs while the motors out. haha.
maybe if i can get my hands on a welder i could do some stitch welding in the bay.. lmao.. idk. lol.
you dont want that.. if you still have your stocks.. just use those... and.. do brake fluid to dot4.. don't want your dot3 fluid heating up and ruining the fun.. lol
Last edited by jjashaa; 05-12-2012 at 02:31 PM.
05-12-2012, 03:31 PM
#10
You can go with that setup, the car just won't handle as well. So yea, kind of defeats the purpose.
Rented helmets are probably dirty or something, I dunno I used a helmet at a kart place and they gave us clean washed head cover things to put on, so it wasn't bad. I dunno how this place does it.
Rented helmets are probably dirty or something, I dunno I used a helmet at a kart place and they gave us clean washed head cover things to put on, so it wasn't bad. I dunno how this place does it.
yea.. it was pretty fun last time i went.. Mike (aznbo187) runs this event with his M club.. haha
i haven't taken neither of my cars.. plan was to take miata this season but....
expected piston rings went and valve seals.. resulted in another bad head gasket. lol.. so instead of tracking the miata this year.. i'll just be replacing the motor and doing other repairs while the motors out. haha.
maybe if i can get my hands on a welder i could do some stitch welding in the bay.. lmao.. idk. lol.
you dont want that.. if you still have your stocks.. just use those... and.. do brake fluid to dot4.. don't want your dot3 fluid heating up and ruining the fun.. lol
i haven't taken neither of my cars.. plan was to take miata this season but....
expected piston rings went and valve seals.. resulted in another bad head gasket. lol.. so instead of tracking the miata this year.. i'll just be replacing the motor and doing other repairs while the motors out. haha.
maybe if i can get my hands on a welder i could do some stitch welding in the bay.. lmao.. idk. lol.
you dont want that.. if you still have your stocks.. just use those... and.. do brake fluid to dot4.. don't want your dot3 fluid heating up and ruining the fun.. lol
not sure how they compare to the dot4 but i think theyll be good enough.
05-12-2012, 06:38 PM
#11
i haven't taken neither of my cars.. plan was to take miata this season but....
expected piston rings went and valve seals.. resulted in another bad head gasket. lol.. so instead of tracking the miata this year.. i'll just be replacing the motor and doing other repairs while the motors out. haha.
maybe if i can get my hands on a welder i could do some stitch welding in the bay.. lmao.. idk. lol.
expected piston rings went and valve seals.. resulted in another bad head gasket. lol.. so instead of tracking the miata this year.. i'll just be replacing the motor and doing other repairs while the motors out. haha.
maybe if i can get my hands on a welder i could do some stitch welding in the bay.. lmao.. idk. lol.
Yea no worries if you can't make it. Like I said I will probably hit up El Toro on the 17th for autox which is a lot closer for most people.
05-13-2012, 11:00 PM
#14
Auto-X = cheaper than road racing. Where is El Toro?...
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Where+is+El+Toro%3F&l=1
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Where+is+El+Toro%3F&l=1
05-14-2012, 03:18 AM
#15
http://www.solo2.com/EventCalendar.asp
I am registered with them and now I am also registered with Speed Ventures (http://www.speedventures.com/events/Default.aspx) and Xtremespeed (https://www.extremespeedtrackevents....t-registration)
So basically, go to a website, make an account, register for event, done!
Justin bring that F out! It would be a shame not to unleash that baby.
Auto-X = cheaper than road racing. Where is El Toro?...
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Where+is+El+Toro%3F&l=1
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Where+is+El+Toro%3F&l=1
05-14-2012, 03:36 AM
#16
Auto-X = cheaper than road racing. Where is El Toro?...
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Where+is+El+Toro%3F&l=1
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Where+is+El+Toro%3F&l=1
I googled el toro but failed.. but thanks for that. lolstill tracking or no mas?
05-14-2012, 04:05 AM
#17
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=...20Great%20Park
If you zoom in and look around you can see tire marks and even track setups all around the airstrip lol
Side note: It is the same place they film Top Gear USA guest star laps and other shots.
05-14-2012, 09:14 AM
#18
You basically just register for an event from a variety of groups. My Miata buddy uses this site mainly:
http://www.solo2.com/EventCalendar.asp
I am registered with them and now I am also registered with Speed Ventures (http://www.speedventures.com/events/Default.aspx) and Xtremespeed (https://www.extremespeedtrackevents....t-registration)
So basically, go to a website, make an account, register for event, done!
Justin bring that F out! It would be a shame not to unleash that baby.
AutoX registration is usually cheaper but it is also more crowded = less runs. My friend paid $70 last time but he only got 4 runs in all day! Which lasted like 1 minute each. The track I am going to is $99 but you get a lot more seat time and its a huge, genuine race track, so I think it is a better value. I guess it all depends how crowded it is and where you go, etc. Well you know you have been. Have you done both Streets of Willow and Big Willow?
http://www.solo2.com/EventCalendar.asp
I am registered with them and now I am also registered with Speed Ventures (http://www.speedventures.com/events/Default.aspx) and Xtremespeed (https://www.extremespeedtrackevents....t-registration)
So basically, go to a website, make an account, register for event, done!
Justin bring that F out! It would be a shame not to unleash that baby.
AutoX registration is usually cheaper but it is also more crowded = less runs. My friend paid $70 last time but he only got 4 runs in all day! Which lasted like 1 minute each. The track I am going to is $99 but you get a lot more seat time and its a huge, genuine race track, so I think it is a better value. I guess it all depends how crowded it is and where you go, etc. Well you know you have been. Have you done both Streets of Willow and Big Willow?
Big Willow > Streets. But, Streets is open more often.
05-14-2012, 12:12 PM
#19
Drifting
Some of the guys in the F forum are setting up a track day for us in June at Willow on the big track.... So far 8 of us are going.
We did a canyon run a few weekends back in the santa monica mountains like mullholand etc and now they are all amped up to track lol
i took my car out yesterday to mullholand, piuma cyn, stunt rd and had a blast took my friend and he was scared he was asking if i was sure my car can take turns this fast?? bahahaha he does not know what the F is capable of its actually really crazy!
We did a canyon run a few weekends back in the santa monica mountains like mullholand etc and now they are all amped up to track lol
i took my car out yesterday to mullholand, piuma cyn, stunt rd and had a blast took my friend and he was scared he was asking if i was sure my car can take turns this fast?? bahahaha he does not know what the F is capable of its actually really crazy!
05-14-2012, 12:32 PM
#21
Drifting
Yes lol but they missed out on all the fun canyons thats why when i headed home i went back through them myself 
its actually too hard doing a group canyon run because everyone drives at different levels i think the track would be best suited because you can pass
its actually too hard doing a group canyon run because everyone drives at different levels i think the track would be best suited because you can pass
05-14-2012, 02:16 PM
#25
Drifting
i am just busy we are planning a track day towards the end of june as a group.... i am leaving june 3rd for a week to cozumel so i just have too much to do before otherwise id be down. ill let you know the day we go to the track if you want to come with the F's
05-14-2012, 04:00 PM
#29
me too good never
i am just busy we are planning a track day towards the end of june as a group.... i am leaving june 3rd for a week to cozumel so i just have too much to do before otherwise id be down. ill let you know the day we go to the track if you want to come with the F's
i am just busy we are planning a track day towards the end of june as a group.... i am leaving june 3rd for a week to cozumel so i just have too much to do before otherwise id be down. ill let you know the day we go to the track if you want to come with the F's
05-28-2012, 01:34 PM
#33
Dude I am totally fucked, I think I might have to go in the HREs
I cannot get these wheel spacers off my car they are totally seized up and I snapped 2 of the spacer keys trying to remove them.
The reason I need them off is my RPF1s don't fit because the original lugs stick out too much. There is no clearance on the back like the HREs have.
I either need to cut my lug nuts or buy more spacer keys and try again but I have a feeling they will all break. These spacers are on my car permanently. Never buying spacers again...
I cannot get these wheel spacers off my car they are totally seized up and I snapped 2 of the spacer keys trying to remove them.
The reason I need them off is my RPF1s don't fit because the original lugs stick out too much. There is no clearance on the back like the HREs have.
I either need to cut my lug nuts or buy more spacer keys and try again but I have a feeling they will all break. These spacers are on my car permanently. Never buying spacers again...
05-28-2012, 02:42 PM
#34
Dude I am totally fucked, I think I might have to go in the HREs
I cannot get these wheel spacers off my car they are totally seized up and I snapped 2 of the spacer keys trying to remove them.
The reason I need them off is my RPF1s don't fit because the original lugs stick out too much. There is no clearance on the back like the HREs have.
I either need to cut my lug nuts or buy more spacer keys and try again but I have a feeling they will all break. These spacers are on my car permanently. Never buying spacers again...
I cannot get these wheel spacers off my car they are totally seized up and I snapped 2 of the spacer keys trying to remove them.
The reason I need them off is my RPF1s don't fit because the original lugs stick out too much. There is no clearance on the back like the HREs have.
I either need to cut my lug nuts or buy more spacer keys and try again but I have a feeling they will all break. These spacers are on my car permanently. Never buying spacers again...
05-28-2012, 04:49 PM
#36
05-28-2012, 05:00 PM
#37
Not at all, lol.
It's racing...no such thing as mild. If you're wanting to drive mild, then the track is not the place to do it...and to answer your question:
NO. You'll be good for 2 laps. Then you'll have to sit. You're going to crap your pants as you hit the turn and your brake pedal will be up against the firewall, but your car is going the same speed. This is the most important thing you'll need, IMHO. This is even more important than performance tires. You can make it around the track on all-season rubber, but not OEM brake fluid.
Originally Posted by ChaiLatte
Does anyone know if stock brake fluid is safe for this mild racing?
NO. You'll be good for 2 laps. Then you'll have to sit. You're going to crap your pants as you hit the turn and your brake pedal will be up against the firewall, but your car is going the same speed. This is the most important thing you'll need, IMHO. This is even more important than performance tires. You can make it around the track on all-season rubber, but not OEM brake fluid.
Last edited by princelybug; 05-28-2012 at 05:03 PM.
05-29-2012, 09:56 AM
#38
Not at all, lol.
It's racing...no such thing as mild. If you're wanting to drive mild, then the track is not the place to do it...and to answer your question:
NO. You'll be good for 2 laps. Then you'll have to sit. You're going to crap your pants as you hit the turn and your brake pedal will be up against the firewall, but your car is going the same speed. This is the most important thing you'll need, IMHO. This is even more important than performance tires. You can make it around the track on all-season rubber, but not OEM brake fluid.
It's racing...no such thing as mild. If you're wanting to drive mild, then the track is not the place to do it...and to answer your question:
NO. You'll be good for 2 laps. Then you'll have to sit. You're going to crap your pants as you hit the turn and your brake pedal will be up against the firewall, but your car is going the same speed. This is the most important thing you'll need, IMHO. This is even more important than performance tires. You can make it around the track on all-season rubber, but not OEM brake fluid.
05-29-2012, 02:32 PM
#39
Bought 2 more spacer keys this morning, luckily a local speed shop had some and then took my car to a garage and they heated them and got the spacers off! Now just have to go back to my friends tonight and put the wheels on since they are in his garage. I wish I had a damn garage lol
Also just checked the list wow a lot more cars are signed up now!
See you at the track Chai or Anthony I guess your name is going by the list?
Also just checked the list wow a lot more cars are signed up now!
See you at the track Chai or Anthony I guess your name is going by the list?
