01-20-2014, 01:36 PM | #43 | |
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Locton Affinity HPDE Insurance does cover HPDE events with transponders (like Speed Ventures events) provided you don't participate in a time trial. The other HPDE insurance provider that I spoke with will not cover your car if you have a transponder and times are posted, even if you aren't participating in a time trial. For this reason I use Locton. My friend did a Laguna Seca event a few weeks back, and a guy totalled a rental Mustang (I think it was a GT500, but I'm not sure). BIG mistake tracking a rental car. I'd hate to be that guy.
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01-20-2014, 02:06 PM | #44 | |
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I've had a variety of contact with the folks at Lockton, the guy behind their program is a tracker and an awesome person. I'd recommend Lockton to anyone without hesitation. You can also buy multiple event coverage at deep discounts. Some tracks it is compelling to self-insure- lots of runoff or apron. Other tracks, your example Laguna Seca, eat cars at every event.
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01-20-2014, 02:20 PM | #45 | |
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I'd guess you run 2:10-2:15 over the top? I'm thinking the Z does 1:58 over the top? What do you think? I read your post from July, good thread! I love running with Hooked on Driving, they are a great host. David Ray is such an incredible human being
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01-20-2014, 04:40 PM | #46 | |
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Yes David's a great guy. In fact, I'm going to the HOD 10th Anniversary Party this Saturday.
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01-20-2014, 07:03 PM | #47 | |
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My last time there was two years ago in a GT3RS on Trofeos. My best, and I am not a fast guy at that track was 2:01. My pals in GT3's on R6's run 1:57/1:58 and they are good drivers. I think the downforce of the Z helps it there, and in combo with the fat torque combined with the traction control to launch it out of the corners will put it under 2:00 bone stock. Reno-Fernley is my home track and I am relatively quick there (know it very well). So that's going to be my touchstone comparison for the Z vs other cars I've driven. Fast sweepers (Thunderhill) the Z should be quite quick. Transitions and more technical tracks (Reno-Fernley) is where I am concerned the weight will hurt. But I'm open minded. Regardless, listening to that 427 soundtrack and looking at that pretty body will be worth every penny If you think to, tell David and Don that Pete said hello and I'll see them in the spring. I got the email invite to the party, looks awesome!
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01-20-2014, 07:20 PM | #48 | |
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I looked up Thunderhill on Fastlaps and if it weren't for the R6's your friends would take the production car record (if in fact Fastlaps is current, which it may not be). My Viper is definitely difficult if the rear end comes loose, harder to save than my Camaro. But it is such an awesome car with very high limits. A very rewarding driving experience. Mines' a 2013, so it's easier to track than previous gens, and it finally has a safety net - ESC. I'll tell them you said hello, and hopefully we'll meet up one day.
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01-20-2014, 07:57 PM | #49 |
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The REAL "Z", Dual Use, UNLIMITED, 1000 clutch dumps at the drags, 7:41 at the Ring ..... is the ANSWER to everyones plights mentioned.... IMHO.
You all know what that is. Most Capable Street/Strip/Track car ever produced with a Camaro name on it. ZL1. "Period" Now, Go buy one if you haven't already. You will receive all the "extras" the most "track capable" Camaro ever does not, and in many cases, if you happen to get mixed up with one, you will likely show it your taillights. In the world 98% of Camaro owners live in .. that is.
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...you'll see more of them at the coffee clutch than the track.
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01-20-2014, 08:18 PM | #51 | |
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The Camaro world I see is more 98% SS and V-6...lol....a lot of "inexpensive" fun... |
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01-20-2014, 08:21 PM | #52 | |
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02-04-2014, 07:13 PM | #53 |
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About tracking your Z28 as an OE car. Are you not limited to slower run group with a non equipped car?
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02-04-2014, 08:40 PM | #54 | |
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Keep your car on the track surface with no drama, show the situational awareness to get faster traffic around you quickly and safely, and you will be promoted to a more advanced run group. SCCA seems to be the most restricted and I would say outdated of the bunch- for example they require a cage and harness in Time Trials and yet not in Club Trials. The wackiness being, some (many) cars in Club Trials run faster laps then the Time Trials group :-)
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02-06-2014, 08:36 AM | #55 |
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Courageous, bold, gutsy move by Chevrolet. The first of its kind in the tracking community by a manufacturer.
The press release also provides additional information to those who do not understand the "track-day" concept, to help them learn what it is all about. And hopefully motivation to take their car to the track. "Hooked on Driving Adds Chevrolet Corvette As National Sponsor DANVILLE, CA – (Feb. 6, 2014) – Hooked on Driving announced today a new partnership with Chevrolet, to place 2014 Corvette Stingrays in high-performance driving events across the United States. Hooked on Driving (HOD) was founded ten years ago by David Ray, who took a unique skill he had – the ability to drive a car safely at high speed on a race track – and used it to start a high-performance driving program unlike any other. These events were dedicated to building a passionate community of car lovers eager to experience skilled, high-speed driving on a closed course, and gain a deeper appreciation of their own cars' capabilities. Hooked on Driving (HOD) aims to help make it possible for amateur drivers to capture the fun of driving on a race track in a safe, controlled environment. The group's coaches guide drivers to higher skill levels in their own cars, which typically represent a cross-section of high-performance marques from Germany, Italy, Japan and the U.S. As part of the sponsorship, Corvette Stingrays will be available for HOD participants to experience, and if qualified, drive on the track at HOD events in its six regions – Northern California, Pacific Northwest, Great Lakes, Northeast, Southern States and Florida. Among the tracks that Hooked on Driving uses are, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Autobahn Country Club, Atlanta Motorsports Park, Homestead Miami and others. “Partnering with Hooked on Driving provides two exciting opportunities for Chevrolet,” said Russ Clark, Corvette Marketing Director. “For our customers, it offers the chance to help them experience the full capabilities of their Chevrolets; for owners of competitive makes, it provides an opportunity to introduce them to the performance, design, and technology of the all-new Stingray.” In a typical first session, a coach will ride in the passenger seat and teach the driver high-performance driving techniques in their own car. As is HOD's philosophy, all marques will continue to be welcome at its events. "I see this as a big thumbs up to the enthusiast community from Chevrolet," said Ray, HOD founder and group leader. "They're willing to put the Corvette in front of savvy, well-informed car people. Corvette is an American icon and its seventh-generation model is the perfect example of a car that’s great fun on the track but can be driven every day around town." HOD drivers can progress from the very basic Beginner group, where classroom theory and protocols are taught, through Intermediate to Advanced level driving skills. A driver can stay in a Beginner or intermediate group as long as they want, as long as they’re safe and having a good time. Coaches are vetted, trained volunteers that help keep the cost of programs down. HOD programs can be corporate events, client entertainment or a reward to employees. Most cars are fine for HOD – all the owner needs to do is be certain it is in good working order. The rest is up to them, but the results show that many develop very good track skills. Some move on to serious competition in other venues. Ray is proud to acknowledge that HOD has spawned many top level competition drivers – many of whom have come back to coach. About the Chevrolet Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world's largest car brands, doing business in more than 140 countries and selling more than 4.5 million cars and trucks a year. Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature spirited performance, expressive design, and high quality. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com. About Hooked on Driving Hooked on Driving is a community of individuals who share a passion for driving their cars. Founded in 2004, HOD is meeting its goal of being the first true, trusted national brand of performance driving programs. Hooked on Driving currently operates in six key regions of the U.S. including: Northern California/Reno, Northeast U.S., Florida, Great Lakes, Southern States and the Pacific Northwest. The school is focused primarily on providing high performance driver training for those with capable cars, in the controlled environment of a race course – without the pressure of competition. More information on Hooked on Driving can be found at www.hookedondriving.com."
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02-06-2014, 10:13 AM | #56 | |
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You forgot to mention that the warrantly covers failures during track use.
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