Now that I have done a track event...

slvr330igry325i · 07-09-2004, 08:55 PM

Having participated in my first track event at Oktoberfest, I am now somewhat jaded on auto-x. The ability to be on the track for 1/2 hour stretches as opposed to wait 10 minutes, run 60 seconds, wait 10 minutes, run 60 seconds etc... was amazing. And the speed...

Anybody else experience this?

From a new, certified, track junkie...

jmsanders78 · 07-10-2004, 12:58 PM

I started at track events and then tried autocross. I felt the same way as you and I just don't like autocross very much.

Mr Paddle.Shift · 07-10-2004, 02:45 PM

You're not the only one. I did 3 autoX with LA and SD chapters and tried my first track school with Driving Concepts. Never tried AutoX eversince.

Since you've been to the the Fest event (calif speedway?), check out upcoming ThunderHill (golden gate chapter), Buttonwillow (central calif chapter) and sears point (golden gate chapter).

All are organized by BMW CCA and they are 2-day driving school. Trust me, 2-day is better than 1-day.

Commander FAT · 07-11-2004, 01:45 AM

Autocross and track days each have their ups and downs. True autocrosses are kinda like going to Great America and waiting in line for 3 hours just to get on a one minute ride. But oh what fun that ride is.

The local Audi club is cool because they do nine runs as opposed to the standard six runs most clubs do. I'll be running with them as much as possible.

Autocross is super cheap and it's super safe (usually) but at the cost of speed and duration. It's the opposite with track days.

Autocross is just as challenging as anything else and I like that.

After my first track weekend this coming september with Windy City BMW I'll be doing both as much as possible.

Mpower619 · 07-12-2004, 04:00 AM

Welcome to the track bug, there is no turning back now. You can also try NASA they have HPDE which is a high performance driving event you dont need a race car and you get plenty of track time. You can go up the ranks such as HPDE1, 2, 3, 4 and then Time trials. groups 1 and 2 are instructor based and then you can go to 3 which is on your own with limited passing. Group four is open passing anywhere. Time Trials are for point and trophies so the competition is fierce. I know you will like it. Their website is www.nasaproracing.com Good luck.

jmsanders78 · 07-12-2004, 08:24 AM

FAT - I'll be at Grattan with Windy City too. And I can't wait.

07-09-2004, 08:55 PM	#1
slvr330igry325i Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 28 My Ride: 330i and 325it View My Garage	Now that I have done a track event... Having participated in my first track event at Oktoberfest, I am now somewhat jaded on auto-x. The ability to be on the track for 1/2 hour stretches as opposed to wait 10 minutes, run 60 seconds, wait 10 minutes, run 60 seconds etc... was amazing. And the speed... Anybody else experience this? From a new, certified, track junkie...

07-10-2004, 02:45 PM	#3
Mr Paddle.Shift PhD Mech. Eng. Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: By that double apexes Posts: 2,130 My Ride: B3 epsilon View My Garage	You're not the only one. I did 3 autoX with LA and SD chapters and tried my first track school with Driving Concepts. Never tried AutoX eversince. Since you've been to the the Fest event (calif speedway?), check out upcoming ThunderHill (golden gate chapter), Buttonwillow (central calif chapter) and sears point (golden gate chapter). All are organized by BMW CCA and they are 2-day driving school. Trust me, 2-day is better than 1-day. __________________ Technik Engineering ASA Stage 1. Supercharged E46 M54B25. 2011 NASA TTC So Cal Champion! Track blog. Technik Engineering oil cap o-ring maintenance kit available.

07-11-2004, 01:45 AM	#4
Commander FAT Network Analyst Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,484 My Ride: 2002 330Ci View My Garage	Autocross and track days each have their ups and downs. True autocrosses are kinda like going to Great America and waiting in line for 3 hours just to get on a one minute ride. But oh what fun that ride is. The local Audi club is cool because they do nine runs as opposed to the standard six runs most clubs do. I'll be running with them as much as possible. Autocross is super cheap and it's super safe (usually) but at the cost of speed and duration. It's the opposite with track days. Autocross is just as challenging as anything else and I like that. After my first track weekend this coming september with Windy City BMW I'll be doing both as much as possible. __________________ Because the B isn't for bling. Last edited by Commander FAT; 07-11-2004 at 01:48 AM.

07-12-2004, 04:00 AM	#5
Mpower619 Apexengineering.com Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: San Diego, USA Posts: 683 My Ride: 2000 328Ci(e46) View My Garage	Welcome to the track bug, there is no turning back now. You can also try NASA they have HPDE which is a high performance driving event you dont need a race car and you get plenty of track time. You can go up the ranks such as HPDE1, 2, 3, 4 and then Time trials. groups 1 and 2 are instructor based and then you can go to 3 which is on your own with limited passing. Group four is open passing anywhere. Time Trials are for point and trophies so the competition is fierce. I know you will like it. Their website is www.nasaproracing.com Good luck. __________________ www.beer-city.com

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07-10-2004, 12:58 PM	#2
jmsanders78 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Philly Posts: 279 My Ride: 328i, Z4 View My Garage	I started at track events and then tried autocross. I felt the same way as you and I just don't like autocross very much.

07-12-2004, 08:24 AM	#6
jmsanders78 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Philly Posts: 279 My Ride: 328i, Z4 View My Garage	FAT - I'll be at Grattan with Windy City too. And I can't wait.