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lscamaro · 02-07-2013, 08:02 PM

Anyone in texas race course races? I don't know what the real name for this type of racing is. What I'm trying to get at is racing autocross but on a real course and not at like a parking lot. I'm trying to get into this type of racing because it looks like great fun but don't know if anyone races in Texas. I have a few questions about this as well.

BaylorCamaro · 02-07-2013, 09:10 PM

I do not personally, but would like to. My uncle races his Porsche up in Chicago and looks like a blast. There are some places in Texas with a course, I think one near College Station (name escapes me atm). Usually kind of pricey though, from my understanding at least..

Unknown SSRS · 02-07-2013, 09:28 PM

road racing or HPDE.. love it!.. change your fluids before and after 8)

caverman · 02-07-2013, 11:18 PM

I'm thinking about doing one of these. http://thedriversedge.net/

It's just a matter of saving up some money and not spending it on mods. Once I do actually sign up it will probably be a good idea to at least change out to DOT4 brake fluid.

Hennesseyrgv · 02-08-2013, 02:14 AM

We got it here in south texas http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=163966
Its once a month done at an Air Port got about 2miles of track. This is a total different experience than quarter mile. Here you actually put your skills to work. Also if you are wondering whats to go up agains zr1, 911's, vipers ,gallardos, shelbys ,this is the place to experience it.

Hennesseyrgv · 02-08-2013, 02:33 AM

Your opponents

lscamaro · 02-08-2013, 02:37 AM

Thing is I really want to race on a course and not an airport or parking lot with cones. Not that there is anything wrong with that but I guess I've always wanted to race on a real track to experience the "awe" feeling

Hennesseyrgv · 02-08-2013, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by lscamaro

Thing is I really want to race on a course and not an airport or parking lot with cones. Not that there is anything wrong with that but I guess I've always wanted to race on a real track to experience the "awe" feeling

So your talking more like circuit of americas in austin and texas motor speed way. Big tracks

dcoates18481 · 02-08-2013, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Hennesseyrgv

So your talking more like circuit of americas in austin and texas motor speed way. Big tracks

that would be a blast just once!!!

kenkartasasmita · 02-08-2013, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Hennesseyrgv

So your talking more like circuit of americas in austin and texas motor speed way. Big tracks

yup... i always wanted to try that track.. is it possible if we gather the ppl and we pay some amount to rent the track for couple of hours.

caverman · 02-08-2013, 08:16 AM

Look at the link I posted. $315 for a 2 day event on a real track with an instructor riding shotgun.

Doubleblank · 02-08-2013, 08:27 AM

The absolute easiest and cost effective way to get on a road course is to attend an HPDE or PDX event in conjunction with an SCCA or NASA race event. These associations have figured out they are an easy way to raise funds and get new people interested in racing. They run in conjunction with an actual racing event and they will put a racer in the passenger seat to give you tips. You usually get about 4 20 minute sessions a day run between the actual races. There will also be a 1 hour drivers meeting to attend to help you get started. They do them regularly here in Houston at MSR. Costs between $150 to $300 per weekend. And you get to watch the races inbetween your runs.

lscamaro · 02-08-2013, 03:19 PM

Thank you for that info! Might have to look into this, it would be amazing to race on one of the big tracks. And 300 dollars for a weekend isnt so bad either

Netraa · 02-17-2013, 02:32 PM

This is near kyle,

They are expensive, but it's a private track.

http://www.harrishillroad.com/index.php

02-07-2013, 08:02 PM	#1
lscamaro Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 10,305	Racing on a Course Anyone in texas race course races? I don't know what the real name for this type of racing is. What I'm trying to get at is racing autocross but on a real course and not at like a parking lot. I'm trying to get into this type of racing because it looks like great fun but don't know if anyone races in Texas. I have a few questions about this as well. __________________ Click Picture for Build Thread

02-07-2013, 09:10 PM	#2
BaylorCamaro Track > 1/4 Mile Drives: 2016 C7 Z51 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: League City, TX Posts: 6,072 View My Garage	I do not personally, but would like to. My uncle races his Porsche up in Chicago and looks like a blast. There are some places in Texas with a course, I think one near College Station (name escapes me atm). Usually kind of pricey though, from my understanding at least.. __________________ Automotive YouTube Channel / Texas World Speedway / MSR Houston

02-07-2013, 11:18 PM	#4
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02-08-2013, 02:14 AM	#5
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02-07-2013, 09:28 PM	#3
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02-08-2013, 02:37 AM	#7
lscamaro Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 10,305	Thing is I really want to race on a course and not an airport or parking lot with cones. Not that there is anything wrong with that but I guess I've always wanted to race on a real track to experience the "awe" feeling __________________ Click Picture for Build Thread

02-08-2013, 08:16 AM	#11
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	Look at the link I posted. $315 for a 2 day event on a real track with an instructor riding shotgun. __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

02-08-2013, 08:27 AM	#12
Doubleblank Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, 2014 Z28 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 414	The absolute easiest and cost effective way to get on a road course is to attend an HPDE or PDX event in conjunction with an SCCA or NASA race event. These associations have figured out they are an easy way to raise funds and get new people interested in racing. They run in conjunction with an actual racing event and they will put a racer in the passenger seat to give you tips. You usually get about 4 20 minute sessions a day run between the actual races. There will also be a 1 hour drivers meeting to attend to help you get started. They do them regularly here in Houston at MSR. Costs between $150 to $300 per weekend. And you get to watch the races inbetween your runs. __________________ ERL 500 ci Short Block, 2in ARH Headers, TSP LS7 Heads, LSXR/NW 102, Forgeline, MGW Shifter, StopTech BBK, Pfadt C/O's, Pfadt ASB's, etc, PowerFab Dynotune

02-08-2013, 03:19 PM	#13
lscamaro Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 10,305	Thank you for that info! Might have to look into this, it would be amazing to race on one of the big tracks. And 300 dollars for a weekend isnt so bad either __________________ Click Picture for Build Thread

02-17-2013, 02:32 PM	#14
Netraa Drives: 2014 2ss/rs Join Date: May 2012 Location: New Braunfels, Texas Posts: 293	This is near kyle, They are expensive, but it's a private track. http://www.harrishillroad.com/index.php