Open Track Interest? Summit Point Friday At The Track Schedule - Page 2

datax · 04-29-2009, 09:19 PM #16

I'm also in if my back is fixed by then. So far, it look like this:

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Originally Posted by Exlondoner

Scotch I'm in for one of the Friday's in June. Is there a cancellation policy in case of rain?

You're from england and worry about rain?

just kidding...

my brother lives in New Castle and that place is wet 300 days a year as far as I can remember. :-P Anyway, event won't cancel because of rain. But, you can still cancel if you decide not to go but have to pay some fees. I believe it's depends on the club that you run with. But, rain = fun tho. In my opinion, I think you'll learn the car control 101 so much more in the rain than in the dry. Many disagree and it's a debatable subject. Just my two cents. Don't have to take it.

Also, Paul Alexandre is a very good instructor at FATT track days. He's on here but don't post much. Very cool and knowledgeable instructor for any cars with engine behind the driver. Jon Winter is also pretty good at summit. When you sign up (or, in the morning when you arrive at the track), you can request the lead organizer or whoever doing the student-instructor pairing to assign you with them. Just posting this out for first timers.

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Exlondoner · 04-29-2009, 10:39 PM #17

hahahaa Datax you crack me up bruv.
I love rain so long as the weathers warm, it's the Toyo R888's that I'm concerned about.

We'll meet up at the next meet, hopefully late May early June, by the way that pic looks wicked.

Exlondoner · 04-29-2009, 11:03 PM #18

Datax. I was remiss - I hope you get your back sorted quick same for you Ken get that knee healed up pronto.

jamie furman · 04-30-2009, 06:26 AM #19

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Originally Posted by Scott in SS MD

I am getting the itch to get on the track more often this season. I am registering for 2 open track events in June. Summit PCA DE, and Watkins Glen PCA DE. Looking to get more of you guys out on the track with me Chris and Ken, if we can get his back worked on and him back in the drivers seat.

If it will take baby steps to get you on the track then start here at Summit's Friday at the Track (FATT). One day, $250 +/- many instructor driven runs. Fridays. This seasons schedule is here. With enough notice, I plan to hit up a few of these this summer, and will redirect my dates if some of you want to go up, but just not alone.

Once you do an open track session, you won't look back at the all day parking lot cone chasing. I still like to do cones when time permits for the quick fix, but nothing beats open track.

FATT schedule and info.

http://www.summitpointfatt.com/

I would be interested in doing some of those events with you, but I have a couple of questions? I am a PCA member but I really don't want to take my GT2 out, so can I take a non Porsche to the PCA DE? Also several years ago I did a few FATT days at Summit Point but I really didn't care for the instructors driving my cars and riding along with me and one actually wrecked Jason Heffners brand new Viper so that was dissapointing. This past winter I went to the Bondurant School and got my SCCA license so that I could drive solo and actually do a little real racing, is that a possibility or are instructors required? Either way I would still like to join in the fun.

Scott in SS MD · 04-30-2009, 12:11 PM #20

I am in the exact same boat. Not really into thrashing my 996, so I bought a throw-away car for this same reason. However, with PCA behind this specific event, I am inclined to run it because of the experience of the P car instructors.

As far as the instructor running the first few laps in my car, I too would have a problem with that. I have run at Summit before and have done SCCA for about three years now. I don't think I need driving 101. If he is just showing me the lines then ok, at a reasonable speed. Otherwise. His insurance better be up to speed to replace in kind.

Scott in SS MD · 05-03-2009, 06:35 PM #21

First weekend in June. Who is up for a run at Summit for a DE session on at least Saturday? I am in for this and checking to see who else on 6speed is in.

RossL · 05-04-2009, 08:38 AM #22

What's going on the first week of June? I saw the first event was June 19th.

Exlondoner · 05-04-2009, 09:27 AM #23

Scott, if the car arrives by then I am in.

Scott in SS MD · 05-04-2009, 10:23 AM #24

DE event Saturday and Sunday 6 & 7th.

Open to all cars. I saw over on e90 they are looking for drivers and instructors. Must not be getting the response they had hoped for.
http://www.pcapotomac.org/index.php?...ate=1244264400

RossL · 05-04-2009, 05:38 PM #25

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Originally Posted by Scott in SS MD

DE event Saturday and Sunday 6 & 7th.

Open to all cars. I saw over on e90 they are looking for drivers and instructors. Must not be getting the response they had hoped for.
http://www.pcapotomac.org/index.php?...ate=1244264400

Is the DE Porsche only or is it open?

atleung · 05-04-2009, 09:32 PM #26

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Originally Posted by Scott in SS MD

First weekend in June. Who is up for a run at Summit for a DE session on at least Saturday? I am in for this and checking to see who else on 6speed is in.

I'm signed up for this. You know this one will be on the Shenandoah circuit, right? Some people don't like this track and prefer the Main track which is faster. The Main circuit has 10 turns covering just over 2 miles. The Shenandoah circuit is only slightly longer but it has almost twice as many turns. For this reason, many with fast cars don't like this track. I like it because I feel I can learn a lot on this track, and I am slow.

I think I am signed up for the June FATT too.

Al