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woodside783 · 08-01-2014, 09:32 AM

Camaro track day hell yes.
All ready got a spot for the first day in 2015 I think it is in April

EagleTalon2010Camaro2SS · 08-03-2014, 01:41 PM

Ooh! That does sound fun!

JOHNSONROD · 08-03-2014, 08:13 PM

Hoptown in the house. i worked at the dana plant for 14 years.

JOHNSONROD · 08-11-2014, 03:57 PM

Painted curbs last weekend. the tire walls are there and bolted together just not set in place yet. here are a few pics. its kinda corny i guess to post this stuff but ill look back one day and be glad i was in on it at the start.
the video is just us signing the turn one curb but the sound of my 62 at idle is worth watching the video.

JOHNSONROD · 08-25-2014, 03:38 PM

here is a better video. it also has mitch the park manager talking about stuff. grand opening is this thursday. they have so much stuff planned over 5 days at labor day, im not sure how they will pull it off. the first high speed event is still sept 26th.

Green Machine · 08-25-2014, 04:12 PM

Looks like a fun track, I'll have to make it down there sometime next year!

JOHNSONROD · 08-28-2014, 04:11 PM

slipped out of work early today. got to the track just in time to see Tommy Milner turn a few laps in the 4 car. it sounded like a bomb went off when he went by.
they were doing rides with corvette VIPs and race car drivers. i dont fall into either of those categories but i did score a ride with a buddy in his Z06. they said they need pace cars for lead follow tomorrow so i may be getting sick.

JOHNSONROD · 08-28-2014, 07:12 PM

another short one of tommy.

Spoolin · 08-29-2014, 02:58 PM

Is that a Water Hazzard in the first picture? That can't be fun if you go off there...wouldn't want to be fished out of that thing.

jimbow · 08-29-2014, 03:35 PM

I can't wait for April next year, I'm scheduled to instruct for a weekend there.

SSSoon · 08-31-2014, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by JOHNSONROD

slipped out of work early today. got to the track just in time to see Tommy Milner turn a few laps in the 4 car. it sounded like a bomb went off when he went by.
they were doing rides with corvette VIPs and race car drivers.

That looks like an awesome track, and right in your backyard! Man you must be happy - after all those full-day treks to get to VIR! I'm happy for you. Will have to figure out when I can get out there.

JOHNSONROD · 09-02-2014, 01:05 PM

PETE!!!!!
change your valve springs if you havent already. those beehive springs in the stock engines are weak. i had one let go saturday. we were giving fun rides to people who dont normally come to a track. i had my new tarz on and she was stickin like glue. im sure that i was carrying a lot of RPMs but i never over revved it downshifting or anything. i had a guy who builds race engines look at it and he said it just failed. we are going to build this one back this winter and have it ready as a spare. the only way i could get going by the 26th was to just order a crate engine and drop it in. this one has a tougher top end.

GMPP LS376/525HP
http://paceperformance.com/i-7739382...te-engine.html

JOHNSONROD · 09-30-2014, 04:05 PM

well, despite the blown LS3 and a busted shoulder at work, we made the event. 5 days in a row. this track is amazing. very challenging and technical. 23 turns, its like VIR and Mid Ohio in one track. here is a short vid of a couple of laps following the most awesome lock up i have ever witnessed. this is a friend of mine who had worn front tires. my wife took his truck with old wheels and new tires to the tire place. while she was gone, i let him use my old street nittos so he could keep running. the difference in tire size made his ABS quit working and he didnt notice it til this happened. im the only guy i know who can wear out 6 tires at a time. i gotta get a pic of the flat spotted tire. good times guys. if you can drive here, you can drive anywhere. dont beat me up too bad on my hand positioning at the hairpin. my shoulder is still gimped up from my accident. the good news is, the car is balanced and bites like a cobra now. the new engine seems strong but those 888s made the dif.

TLSTWIN · 10-01-2014, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JOHNSONROD

well, despite the blown LS3 and a busted shoulder at work, we made the event. 5 days in a row. this track is amazing. very challenging and technical. 23 turns, its like VIR and Mid Ohio in one track. here is a short vid of a couple of laps following the most awesome lock up i have ever witnessed. this is a friend of mine who had worn front tires. my wife took his truck with old wheels and new tires to the tire place. while she was gone, i let him use my old street nittos so he could keep running. the difference in tire size made his ABS quit working and he didnt notice it til this happened. im the only guy i know who can wear out 6 tires at a time. i gotta get a pic of the flat spotted tire. good times guys. if you can drive here, you can drive anywhere. dont beat me up too bad on my hand positioning at the hairpin. my shoulder is still gimped up from my accident. the good news is, the car is balanced and bites like a cobra now. the new engine seems strong but those 888s made the dif.

Is this the full course?

08-01-2014, 09:32 AM	#29
woodside783 Casey Woodside Drives: a very fun car Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tn Posts: 1,906	Camaro track day hell yes. All ready got a spot for the first day in 2015 I think it is in April __________________ Instagram @caseywoodside http://youtu.be/CSc9aPh_X_w

08-25-2014, 04:12 PM	#34
Green Machine Always Workin Drives: 2021 Mazda MX-5 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Youngstown, OH Posts: 1,362	Looks like a fun track, I'll have to make it down there sometime next year! __________________ 2023 Vivid Orange 1SS 1LE 6MT Arrived 8/31 Purchased 9/3 2018 1SS 1LE, HyperBlue Metallic (Sold) 2014 1SS 1LE, Black, Twin Turbo (Sold)

08-03-2014, 01:41 PM	#30
EagleTalon2010Camaro2SS Eagle Talon Drives: EagleTalon2010Camaro2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Clarksville Posts: 10 View My Garage	Ooh! That does sound fun!

08-03-2014, 08:13 PM	#31
JOHNSONROD Drives: 62 Chevy & 2021 1SS/1LE manual Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 893	Hoptown in the house. i worked at the dana plant for 14 years.

08-29-2014, 02:58 PM	#37
Spoolin Drives: 2014 SW 1LE Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: California Posts: 338	Is that a Water Hazzard in the first picture? That can't be fun if you go off there...wouldn't want to be fished out of that thing.

08-29-2014, 03:35 PM	#38
jimbow Drives: 2012 2LS Camaro - RIP 10/3/2021 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: at a road course near you Posts: 169	I can't wait for April next year, I'm scheduled to instruct for a weekend there.

09-02-2014, 01:05 PM	#40
JOHNSONROD Drives: 62 Chevy & 2021 1SS/1LE manual Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 893	PETE!!!!! change your valve springs if you havent already. those beehive springs in the stock engines are weak. i had one let go saturday. we were giving fun rides to people who dont normally come to a track. i had my new tarz on and she was stickin like glue. im sure that i was carrying a lot of RPMs but i never over revved it downshifting or anything. i had a guy who builds race engines look at it and he said it just failed. we are going to build this one back this winter and have it ready as a spare. the only way i could get going by the 26th was to just order a crate engine and drop it in. this one has a tougher top end. GMPP LS376/525HP http://paceperformance.com/i-7739382...te-engine.html