Englishtown/ M, BMW, German car day?

[plaroud]

Hi guys,

I was talking to a few other board members here on e46 fanatics and also from the M5 board. I go down to English town (raceway park) alot and thats how I met a few of you guys and I was wondering how would it sound if I contacted the people of raceway park to have something like a bavarian day or an M vs AMG vs porsche vs S day or something of that nature. I went on a few runs also with the M5 guys E39 & E60 guys up at bear mountain so I know they are interested. I'm just tired of going down there and watching 17 second civics and sentras and 10 second mustangs that keep breaking down.

I think it will be a great event to meet everyone and see each others rides. And also see who can really perform on the track and not just by talking.

FYI- the track is closed right now for the winter and will re-open end of Feb.

If anyone is interested please respond and also tell anyone else you know. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Mike

[rbk1016]

Im down...by then i'll have the p car and the m....gonna have to tow one with the other or something crazy like that!

[TOMMY G]

fyi-there is a bmw x5 special event going on there now....all dealers are invited to "ride and drive" the new x5. its sick....slaloms, motocross track, head to head with benz,acura,lexus,audi

hands down x5 takes the cake...

[JeST]

fyi-there is a bmw x5 special event going on there now....all dealers are invited to "ride and drive" the new x5. its sick....slaloms, motocross track, head to head with benz,acura,lexus,audi

hands down x5 takes the cake...


Ever since I started workin at the dealer I ALWAYS see at least 2 X series come into the shop for some bull:censor: problems.

Back to topic I'm game for a track meet. Let me know

[jt330ci]

Yea what we can do is have a track rental. I also go to englishtown, Atco, Cecil county, and Islands dragway. SO far we have done acouple track rentals at atco because it is not alot of money and you can race the whole day. You can get them for like thursdays and stuff because if you want it for a weekend it cost alot of money. I am not sure how much englishtown charged but i know Atco charges like 100 bucks or something. You can get like a million passes in though if you want. Thats a real good idea and i am DEF down

[plaroud]

Yea what we can do is have a track rental. I also go to englishtown, Atco, Cecil county, and Islands dragway. SO far we have done acouple track rentals at atco because it is not alot of money and you can race the whole day. You can get them for like thursdays and stuff because if you want it for a weekend it cost alot of money. I am not sure how much englishtown charged but i know Atco charges like 100 bucks or something. You can get like a million passes in though if you want. Thats a real good idea and i am DEF down

Thanks for the heads up about atco. It will be nice to see alot of beamers and hopefully some p-cars, amg's and many more at one place so we can test out our beasts. Everytime i go to the track there is usually like 1 -2 bmw's there. I'm sick and tired of all the civics and sti's.

Alot of M5 owners from the m5board will be joining us if this happens. I met all these guys on a ride up to bear mountain a few weeks ago. You guys could check out the pics from bear mountain on there board.

Hopefully we can get some audis, p-cars to join. I know my cousin will come down from CT with his S4 and some buddies of his.

Thanks for the replies, lets keep going with this so it can truly happen.

Mike

[MysticDroptop]

im down

[lennon31987]

hell yea

[polorl57]

does the new x5 look different?

[Jeff E39]

does the new x5 look different?
too diferent IMO

[rbk1016]

lets do this track rental, possibly in coop w E46Fanatics.com...if its 100 bucks, i bet we could get the board to sponsor at least 25% of the cost...haha...anyway, regardless of the cooperation of the board or not, i want to do this, I could come with at least 8-15 cars with no less than 3200 hp combined!

[plaroud]

lets do this track rental, possibly in coop w E46Fanatics.com...if its 100 bucks, i bet we could get the board to sponsor at least 25% of the cost...haha...anyway, regardless of the cooperation of the board or not, i want to do this, I could come with at least 8-15 cars with no less than 3200 hp combined!

Sounds good, the only thing is i doubt it is only $100 dollars, but I will look into it.

As an update, i contacted Raceway Park(Englishtown) and I am waiting for a response.

Also, I had alot of feedback from many people from here and other forums as well. Lets keep this going till it happens.

Also, we should invite some 335 TT's, everyone is welcome.

[jt330ci]

i meant 100 dollars each car. I think it is the track charges like 1500 for the day. Like an unlimitted amount or something

[Carskibum]

this would be pretty chill. we should get the grill goin and some steaks.


lets get the list goin. holler.

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**as you guys can tell, I'm pretty enthused about this idea!

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Mike this is one of the smartest idea's ive seen on here in awhile. I think you hit the hammer right on the nail when you said your tired of watching 17 second civics and 10 second mustangs that break down:lmao:.

[lennon31987]

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(off topic) i like how my lil bro just puts me down with out even asking, but i'm down

[iLLM3]

Vinny im dragging the M3 :P 12's here we come haha!

[plaroud]

Just to give everyone an update on this situation:

I received many positive replies from this forum and others. Everyone is siked out about this idea. I personally have about 20-25 cars that will be following (not including people from the forums, E39+E60 M5's, M3's, S4's and some p-cars and modified Jettas)

I contacted Raceway park about our intentions and I am just waiting for a reply.

Just as an FYI for everyone, I want this to be a stand alone event for us not just a gathering I want this to be just for European/German cars.

I will keep everyone posted on the situation and I hope you guys keep spreading the word.

Thanks

[redbmwm3]

i'm down. This would be my first meet. I can't wait to see all the cool cars in one location.

[lennon31987]

Vinny im dragging the M3 :P 12's here we come haha!

HIGHLY doubt it :lmao:

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[SammyV]

HIGHLY doubt it :lmao:

lol

[lennon31987]

lol

its just not going to happen, maybe i can salvage the f430 n drag it :cry:

[plaroud]

ANNOUNCEMENT

I spoke with a rep from Raceway Park. E-Town will be hosting a BMW event this season!! I dont know exact details I am still working things out but just in case this event takes place later in the year I will organize a meet down there when the track opens(late Feb-Early March). Besides all you guys that responded(thanks for the replies) I have a few S4's coming, E39 M5's modified E60 M5's, maybe a few M6's and many many more, AMG's and P-cars. I might also have a few amazing surprises. Some very highly modified E30 M3's (turbo).

Lets help get the word further out. I will keep you guys updated.

Mike

[cntrvrsy]

This sounds like it's gonna be awesome!

[plaroud]

Also guys, in order to plan this properly I need to know if a Saturday event is more plausable for everyone to show up. I am used to going down there on Friday evenings but it will be harder for everyone to make it there even remotely on-time(gates open at 5PM). Please give me your feedback.

Mike

[m3romeo]

Sunday I think it would be a better day...lots of people work saturdays and do things...

[FABIO]

This sounds like a great idea and i hope it happens. Personally i would prefer Saturday. Friday is also good but i wouldn't be able to get there unitl later on.

Sundays are just no fun!!!

[redbmwm3]

i can't wait, Sat is fine with me.

[lennon31987]

sat or sunday are perfect.. bringing at least 2 m3's, m6, gt2

[armo]

new to this board.. have the M for less than a month now.. but I'd love to meet up at etown..count me in.

[m3romeo]

Feb. 25 Opening day...Hopefully it will be over 50 degrees :)

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Can't Wait!

[plaroud]

Hey Guys,

I received more information... We cannot hold a meet on a Sunday and since trying to get there on time on a Friday evening is horrible we will have it on a Saturday. The official schedule for 2007 isn't out yet but we will try and have it within the first 2-3 weeks of the season. So that is end of Feb. begininning of March so get ready guys.

FYI- If you have never been there before please go on there site and read about the rules. The most important thing is to bring a helmet, NHRA approved and if you have an aftermarket s/c-turbo you need a fire jacket.

As the opening season day approaches we should have a better idea of what date we should have this event. I will keep you guys posted.

Mike

www.racewaypark.com

[DAVID61]

help

[plaroud]

Feb. 25 Opening day...Hopefully it will be over 50 degrees :)

Have you ever ran your car @ the track? There was a s/c E36 M3 at Englishtown with drags on that couldnt even grip in 4th. He was running 12.2's @ 120+. I prefer colder weather, engine is meaner that way. Besides, they put enough resine on the track to grip.

[jt330ci]

Hey Guys,

I received more information... We cannot hold a meet on a Sunday and since trying to get there on time on a Friday evening is horrible we will have it on a Saturday. The official schedule for 2007 isn't out yet but we will try and have it within the first 2-3 weeks of the season. So that is end of Feb. begininning of March so get ready guys.

FYI- If you have never been there before please go on there site and read about the rules. The most important thing is to bring a helmet, NHRA approved and if you have an aftermarket s/c-turbo you need a fire jacket.

As the opening season day approaches we should have a better idea of what date we should have this event. I will keep you guys posted.

Mike

www.racewaypark.com

We should actually have like an all out bmw day. Its doesn't take much to organize it(i dont think haha). We can have some vendors maybe donate acouple things to give to prize winners and all other kinds of bs like that. I am not talking from a show aspect though I WANT TO SEE SOME BIMMERS RACE down the 1/4.
I've been calling Atco and ENglishtown for the last week but they are closed for now. Lets see if we can get something going. I know the owners at atco so maybe i can ask for a favor?:thanks:

[plaroud]

We should actually have like an all out bmw day. Its doesn't take much to organize it(i dont think haha). We can have some vendors maybe donate acouple things to give to prize winners and all other kinds of bs like that. I am not talking from a show aspect though I WANT TO SEE SOME BIMMERS RACE down the 1/4.
I've been calling Atco and ENglishtown for the last week but they are closed for now. Lets see if we can get something going. I know the owners at atco so maybe i can ask for a favor?:thanks:

I actually talked to an event organizer from E-Town already. He is the one that informed me about the BMW event but without specifics or details. Hopefully when this meet will be a success people will take the BMW community serious when it comes to racing. I remember one of the many times I went to E-town the inspection guy looked at my helmit and said it wasn't NHRA approved and then looked at my car and said that its is ok though because I will be running 15's. Well you know what I was running low 13's all day.

I mostly want to avoid all the damn civics and sti's and mustangs that always end up breaking down at the starting line!!

[jt330ci]

I actually talked to an event organizer from E-Town already. He is the one that informed me about the BMW event but without specifics or details. Hopefully when this meet will be a success people will take the BMW community serious when it comes to racing. I remember one of the many times I went to E-town the inspection guy looked at my helmit and said it wasn't NHRA approved and then looked at my car and said that its is ok though because I will be running 15's. Well you know what I was running low 13's all day.

I mostly want to avoid all the damn civics and sti's and mustangs that always end up breaking down at the starting line!!

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[pinkfl2511]

I'm down for whenever it is!

[e46craze]

count me in..etown is 20 mins from me

[m3romeo]

Have you ever ran your car @ the track? There was a s/c E36 M3 at Englishtown with drags on that couldnt even grip in 4th. He was running 12.2's @ 120+. I prefer colder weather, engine is meaner that way. Besides, they put enough resine on the track to grip.

THe only SC e36 M3 I know that runs 12.2's is a guy name Drew. He is from the boards, and he goes to the track like every weekend :)


My best time was a 12.9 with a bad 3rd gear synchro ring...But 2007, got myself a new tranny, getting the turbo upgrade...hopefully low 11's if not 10's :)

[nym3lover]

bump. keep me posted i'll be moving near there in a couple of weeks

[ferrarix99]

id be down for this, sonds like a sick idea:bow:

[plaroud]

id be down for this, sonds like a sick idea:bow:

Hey I live it Totowa, whats the reason you want to hear exhaust sounds? Have you been to the track before?

[olebarney]

cool.......count me in :excited:

[ferrarix99]

Hey I live it Totowa, whats the reason you want to hear exhaust sounds? Have you been to the track before?

nope never been to the track b4, im waitng for spring when i get some pss9's and new rims and tires. Im lookin to hear exhausts because im in between headers or a tse3 maybe another one if it sounds good. but not both, lol that would be ridiculous :4ngie: especially in jersey lol :rofl:

[PhillyKatBMW]

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How much do helmets go? Is it possible to just go and not track it? I don't want to out do you guys in a 323i doing mid 12s. (Don't ask me what I've got under the hood). ;)

[e46craze]

just to let you fanatics know..that F1 Motoring and along with NEW IMAGE MOTORSPORTS already have a day in July booked at Etown for a german Day...Im not sure the exact day but its already definite...just got the word last week...once I find out more details I will post up

[2003330i]

just to let you fanatics know..that F1 Motoring and along with NEW IMAGE MOTORSPORTS already have a day in July booked at Etown for a german Day...Im not sure the exact day but its already definite...just got the word last week...once I find out more details I will post up

honestly i don't like audi's,VW, or mercedez. I don't know what it is i think i am just a hater:4ngie: i hope we can get something going just for bimmers

[plaroud]

just to let you fanatics know..that F1 Motoring and along with NEW IMAGE MOTORSPORTS already have a day in July booked at Etown for a german Day...Im not sure the exact day but its already definite...just got the word last week...once I find out more details I will post up

Thanks for the FYI. I actually knew about this event and I mentioned it in a previous post but without details. Paul ....... from E-town mentioned it to me about 2 weeks ago. I first contacted them about 2 months ago for this sort of event and they never got back to me untill I called a few times. Just out of curiosity, when did you guys plan this event? Even so, we will still have the meet down there when the track opens for anyone that is interested. It will be a great day for racing and to meet everyone finally from the board along with other sports car fanatics from around.

Mike

[Akbrazil]

I would be interested too - I have some buddies that would come as well. (All bimmers!!)

[pinkfl2511]

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How much do helmets go? Is it possible to just go and not track it? I don't want to out do you guys in a 323i doing mid 12s. (Don't ask me what I've got under the hood). ;)


I'm in

[m3romeo]

Mike, you should pick a day sometimes mid march. End of Feb or beginning of march might be too cold.

Thanks for the FYI. I actually knew about this event and I mentioned it in a previous post but without details. Paul ....... from E-town mentioned it to me about 2 weeks ago. I first contacted them about 2 months ago for this sort of event and they never got back to me untill I called a few times. Just out of curiosity, when did you guys plan this event? Even so, we will still have the meet down there when the track opens for anyone that is interested. It will be a great day for racing and to meet everyone finally from the board along with other sports car fanatics from around.

Mike

[plaroud]

Mike, you should pick a day sometimes mid march. End of Feb or beginning of march might be too cold.

True, this will be weather permiting. But since it will most likely be a saturday and saturday events are early in the day it should be fine. Also, the cold weather is the best for runs. I ran my fastest)13.3 @ 105+ in low 40 degree weather. :)

[m3romeo]

I agree with that...But the track shuts down i believe anything under 40 degrees.

True, this will be weather permiting. But since it will most likely be a saturday and saturday events are early in the day it should be fine. Also, the cold weather is the best for runs. I ran my fastest)13.3 @ 105+ in low 40 degree weather. :)

[Staszek]

I am in if its after feb like march or april

[AC3]

i'm in, that's 1mi from my house-- you all can come over for beers afterwards :clap:

[Macho3]

im down

[ferrarix99]

would it be cool if i bring a couple friends, a corrado and a 07 wrx ?

[lennon31987]

cant we just keep the beemers running all day

[plaroud]

Hi guys, everyone is invited.

The 2007 schedule is out!! Everyone can view it here www.racewaypark.com. Weather permitting, we will try and do this on a Saturday at the begining of the season (end of Feb. begining of march). As i said everyone is invited, we have plenty of M3's M5's ect. i hope we can get some 335 tt's and maybe some supercharged M's(e46) (havent met a supercharged M yet in NJ).
I will give you guys a better idea on the date as it gets close.

Mike

[ferrarix99]

so we doing a drag strip or track? I thought this was going to be a track day, cuz we all know our cars are not "livin life 1/4 mile at a time" style. But either way im still coming, sounds like a lot of fun.

[gemini06m3]

So is this this going to Happen???

[03 STEEL]

so we doing a drag strip or track? I thought this was going to be a track day, cuz we all know our cars are not "livin life 1/4 mile at a time" style. But either way im still coming, sounds like a lot of fun.I down myself it will be great to meet some of the members, I usually go to Englishtown on alot of events and it works both ways you get to show and also race so it will be cool for everybody.:thumbsup:

[plaroud]

Of course we are going to run some quarter miles. It will also give everyone the opportunity to meet everyone and see all the different things they have done to there cars and also get ideas on how to improve our own cars. Every time i go there there is like only one other BMW there, y not have all these BMW's representing down there and have some fun. We will take some pics and post them up for everyone to see. I for one cant wait.

Mike

[m3romeo]

Hey mike, please pick a time towards end of March...My car is currently getting turbo upgrade :) I wanna be able to launch with 700+ hp of the line :)