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Invictus1906 · 11-13-2010, 06:39 PM

I have always been pleased with my Camaro but today was magnificent. I took it to Motorsports Ranch in Cresson, TX and ran it on a small road course that was more focused on skill vs. speed. Considering I had the lowest HP and heaviest vehicle, I held my own very well and the car performed excellently. The course was a great test of the combination of handling and power and it passed with flying colors.

Kudos to the guys with the Vettes, the Viper and the Supercharged Mustang GT. It was a great day. I just wish they took pictures or video for you so I'd have something to share!

Now it's time to finally start whittling down the list of upgrades since I have some practical (and legal) race experience with the car.

Big Brunsy · 11-13-2010, 09:31 PM

Taking my Camaro to the road course is funnest thing I have ever done

I just looked up info about that track.....rates are kinda STEEP aren't they?

heRS · 11-13-2010, 10:37 PM

That would be a kick in the pants. There's a road course not too far from here, meybe in the spring once I get my Camaro out of mothballs.

2010 SSRS · 11-13-2010, 11:05 PM

sounds like a great time

Caspers2SSRS · 11-14-2010, 02:14 AM

Nice to see someone utilizing and enjoying the cars capabilities successfully for more than straight line speeds.

michael's maro · 11-14-2010, 06:07 AM

I just ran on friday at Roebling road in Savannah Ga, I had a blast..This would make my 8th road course in my camaro.

VR Baron · 11-14-2010, 11:07 AM

I haven't done it yet but maybe at C5FEST in April. I have alot of good twisty mountain roads here that we take and while not the same in the professional sense as the course is great fun and great way to push the car and find the weaknesses.
This Thursday Hotchkis sways going on to get rid of roll and understeer these cars have in turns. Maybe springs to.

Caspers2SSRS · 11-14-2010, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by blackbee

I haven't done it yet but maybe at C5FEST in April. I have alot of good twisty mountain roads here that we take and while not the same in the professional sense as the course is great fun and great way to push the car and find the weaknesses.
This Thursday Hotchkis sways going on to get rid of roll and understeer these cars have in turns. Maybe springs to.

Black.. curious as to your thoughts. While reaching the synopsis and fix for these issues, do you believe they are equally realitive to the suspension, performance and handling characteristics of both the V6 & V8 versions of the Gen5?

mikel441 · 11-14-2010, 11:32 AM

Looks like a blast. When did they build that place. I've been through Cresson many times but, never have seen that. Of course, I have been away for 8 years.

boltvette · 02-14-2011, 08:10 PM

Check out Jeff Bucknum's website, www.jeffbucknum.com. Jeff drives the no. 6 Sunoco Camaro in the Grand Am Sports Car Challenge series. He's doing instructional videos on his website. Looks like a great source of info for those of us who like to go fast around the corners, too.

ddunerider · 02-14-2011, 09:10 PM

I did the same thing about week ago At Willow Springs Raceway ..It was a 2.5 mile Road course..What a Blast I have done Auto-cross and Drag raceing but this was the best 110mph in the back stretch and 125 in the front..cant wait to go back ..Here is a Video of the event..Kinda long but what a ride Check out the passing!!

I'm also going to do the course at Camaro Fest II

.....Look for me In the afternoon class..

FloMoCamaro · 02-14-2011, 11:32 PM

I like the road courses and the drag strip - that's the thing I love about these cars - After this week, all my Pfadt goodies will be installed and we will be Good-To-Go...

I have taken the car to Texas Motor Speedway several times. Once for an event called the ROVAL, put on by the The Texas Driving Experience - They combine the one mile in field course with the NASCAR oval for a 2 1/2 mile barrel of fun!!! I held my own with a ZR1 (130mph around turn one). It was a BLAST to say the least. I think if more people tried it they would like it just as much, if not better than the strip...

Camaricopa · 02-15-2011, 12:10 AM

Glad to hear more of us are taking our Camaro's out on the Road Coarses. My first event was taking my car down the 1/4 mile strip....it was fun. Then 2 weeks later that same 1/4 mile strip was my front strait-away on a roadcourse.Instead of slowing down after the finish line at 108 to slowly make a left turn, I stayed hard into the gas until a reach 145, hammered the brakes and dove into that same left turn......Freakin Rush!!!!

Warning!!! It is Highly Addictive

FloMoCamaro · 02-15-2011, 12:57 AM

I think the best thing about road courses is the rush isn't over in just 10.73 seconds. Track sessions can last a good while allowing for more practice in driving your line and working the apex. But then again that 10.73 @ 129mph ain't to shaby either... You gotta love em both...

ODN13x · 02-15-2011, 11:46 PM

They built the track bout 5yrs ago..(maybe longer).. cant miss it, directly off the hwy...even better there is a gas station right at the entrance that has VP 100, 107, and 116 at the pump...man thats nice

...Its a bad a$$ facility, 3 track variations...Good times

ke5wdq · 02-16-2011, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FloMoCamaro

I think the best thing about road courses is the rush isn't over in just 10.73 seconds. Track sessions can last a good while allowing for more practice in driving your line and working the apex. But then again that 10.73 @ 129mph ain't to shaby either... You gotta love em both...

Sorry missed you at the Bowling meet. We were kinda pressed on time. Question. Are you a member of S.C.C.A.?

Roy

FloMoCamaro · 02-16-2011, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ke5wdq

Sorry missed you at the Bowling meet. We were kinda pressed on time. Question. Are you a member of S.C.C.A.?

Roy

There is always the next meet - No, Sports Car Club of America - Are there some local Camaro guys/gals in it?

TLSTWIN · 02-17-2011, 07:49 PM

I think taking the cars to a road course is the best thing ever. I have taken my bike a few times, but last year was a first in a car......

Here is our experience... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=167

Will be planning another one this year as well.

David79z28 · 02-18-2011, 12:57 PM

How much does it cost to run out there??

TLSTWIN · 02-20-2011, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by David79z28

How much does it cost to run out there??

It depends on how many people we get, and what we plan on doing.....it could be as cheap as a $200 or as much as $600

JordonMusser · 02-21-2011, 08:05 PM

We are going to put a track day together soon at Eagles Canyon Raceway! Email me if you are interested in hearing about it FIRST. We will have professional driver instructors on hand.

And if any of you need assistance with keeping your car on track, look us up! We know a thing or two about road racing

calbert1999 · 02-22-2011, 09:43 PM

Planning on doing the same this year in Ontario (Canada). Can't wait, and with mods I'm gonna' be right up there with all the vettes, porcha's, and vipers.

TLSTWIN · 02-23-2011, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by calbert1999

Planning on doing the same this year in Ontario (Canada). Can't wait, and with mods I'm gonna' be right up there with all the vettes, porcha's, and vipers.

Don't assume that just because your car has the mods to keep up with certain cars that YOU can keep up......don't go in there with that kinda attitude, go in there to learn and see what the car AND YOU TOGETHER can do.....it isn't a race and there are no trophies....at least at the track days I do......if someone passes you (if that is allowed at your track time)...SO WHAT.......go out and enjoy this GM work of art....

ke5wdq · 02-23-2011, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FloMoCamaro

There is always the next meet - No, Sports Car Club of America - Are there some local Camaro guys/gals in it?

Not sure. I just started looking into it. Maybe we can go check out one of the Solo events just to see what it is all about.

11-13-2010, 06:39 PM	#1
Invictus1906 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 31	Finally went to a road track I have always been pleased with my Camaro but today was magnificent. I took it to Motorsports Ranch in Cresson, TX and ran it on a small road course that was more focused on skill vs. speed. Considering I had the lowest HP and heaviest vehicle, I held my own very well and the car performed excellently. The course was a great test of the combination of handling and power and it passed with flying colors. Kudos to the guys with the Vettes, the Viper and the Supercharged Mustang GT. It was a great day. I just wish they took pictures or video for you so I'd have something to share! Now it's time to finally start whittling down the list of upgrades since I have some practical (and legal) race experience with the car. __________________ 2010 SIM 2SS/RS - Love It!

11-13-2010, 09:31 PM	#2
Big Brunsy Drives: Silverado Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Le Mars, Iowa Posts: 2,293	Taking my Camaro to the road course is funnest thing I have ever done I just looked up info about that track.....rates are kinda STEEP aren't they? __________________ Last edited by Big Brunsy; 11-13-2010 at 09:42 PM.

11-13-2010, 10:37 PM	#3
heRS Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,696 View My Garage	That would be a kick in the pants. There's a road course not too far from here, meybe in the spring once I get my Camaro out of mothballs. __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

11-13-2010, 11:05 PM	#4
2010 SSRS R.I.P. jesserayjames Drives: 2010 IOM 2SSRS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Warwick,RI Posts: 111,715 View My Garage	sounds like a great time __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

11-14-2010, 02:14 AM	#5
Caspers2SSRS Caspers2SSRS Drives: Summit White 2010 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere north of a midlife crisis. Posts: 2,812	Nice to see someone utilizing and enjoying the cars capabilities successfully for more than straight line speeds. __________________ I'm not paranoid, they're following me !

11-14-2010, 06:07 AM	#6
michael's maro RAM'S CAMARO Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: mt. pleasant south carolina Posts: 751 View My Garage	I just ran on friday at Roebling road in Savannah Ga, I had a blast..This would make my 8th road course in my camaro. __________________

11-14-2010, 11:07 AM	#7
VR Baron SoCal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: 2012 VR 2SS RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 9,739	I haven't done it yet but maybe at C5FEST in April. I have alot of good twisty mountain roads here that we take and while not the same in the professional sense as the course is great fun and great way to push the car and find the weaknesses. This Thursday Hotchkis sways going on to get rid of roll and understeer these cars have in turns. Maybe springs to. __________________ #1 car 2010 Black 2LTRS 1/28/10-10/15/11, 17900 miles #2 car 2012 Red 2SSRS 10/15/11- way in the future Mods: Outlaw Axelback & J Pipes/Heritage&Stillen Grill/SLP Fade Gills/Rear Blackout Panel/Halltech CAI/Apex Scoop,Washer Bottle/OEM Strut Tower Brace/VMax T/B/ G.M. Blade Spoiler/Retro 69 SS emblems/Pfadt ZL1 Sways & End links/Hotchkis springs/SLP Splitter/TSW Nurburgring wheels

11-14-2010, 11:32 AM	#9
mikel441 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gig Harbor, WA Posts: 2,267 View My Garage	Looks like a blast. When did they build that place. I've been through Cresson many times but, never have seen that. Of course, I have been away for 8 years. __________________

02-14-2011, 08:10 PM	#10
boltvette Drives: 1963 Corvette, 2001 Corvette Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 235	Check out Jeff Bucknum's website, www.jeffbucknum.com. Jeff drives the no. 6 Sunoco Camaro in the Grand Am Sports Car Challenge series. He's doing instructional videos on his website. Looks like a great source of info for those of us who like to go fast around the corners, too.

02-14-2011, 11:32 PM	#12
FloMoCamaro Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Flower Mound, TX Posts: 490 View My Garage	I like the road courses and the drag strip - that's the thing I love about these cars - After this week, all my Pfadt goodies will be installed and we will be Good-To-Go... I have taken the car to Texas Motor Speedway several times. Once for an event called the ROVAL, put on by the The Texas Driving Experience - They combine the one mile in field course with the NASCAR oval for a 2 1/2 mile barrel of fun!!! I held my own with a ZR1 (130mph around turn one). It was a BLAST to say the least. I think if more people tried it they would like it just as much, if not better than the strip... __________________

02-15-2011, 12:10 AM	#13
Camaricopa Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS BLK/ORG Join Date: May 2010 Location: Maricopa, Az Posts: 69 View My Garage	Glad to hear more of us are taking our Camaro's out on the Road Coarses. My first event was taking my car down the 1/4 mile strip....it was fun. Then 2 weeks later that same 1/4 mile strip was my front strait-away on a roadcourse.Instead of slowing down after the finish line at 108 to slowly make a left turn, I stayed hard into the gas until a reach 145, hammered the brakes and dove into that same left turn......Freakin Rush!!!! Warning!!! It is Highly Addictive __________________ http://www.youtube.com/user/Camaricopa? Camaro Roadcourse Drivers http://www.camaro5.com/forums/group.php?groupid=244

02-15-2011, 12:57 AM	#14
FloMoCamaro Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Flower Mound, TX Posts: 490 View My Garage	I think the best thing about road courses is the rush isn't over in just 10.73 seconds. Track sessions can last a good while allowing for more practice in driving your line and working the apex. But then again that 10.73 @ 129mph ain't to shaby either... You gotta love em both... __________________

02-15-2011, 11:46 PM	#15
ODN13x Drives: 2011 M6 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Ft. Worth, Tx Posts: 50	They built the track bout 5yrs ago..(maybe longer).. cant miss it, directly off the hwy...even better there is a gas station right at the entrance that has VP 100, 107, and 116 at the pump...man thats nice...Its a bad a$$ facility, 3 track variations...Good times

02-17-2011, 07:49 PM	#18
TLSTWIN Romans10:9-13 Drives: 1,000+ miles a week :-( Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Vermilion, Ohio Posts: 2,602	I think taking the cars to a road course is the best thing ever. I have taken my bike a few times, but last year was a first in a car...... Here is our experience... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=167 Will be planning another one this year as well. __________________ 2SS/RS 400RWHP, Hurst Shifter, Vararam Tune model,SLP Loudmouth axle back, Pedders Camaro Pace Car Kit &, EP7323, PDUSACAM2800, EP1167, ZL1 Calipers, CTS-V rotors, ZL1 Wheels Back Street Performance has done a great job with ALL my Performance & Suspension mods, highly recommend them (Rich@BSP) he's in my friends list.

02-18-2011, 12:57 PM	#19
David79z28 Drives: 79Z28 and 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Greenville, TX Posts: 526	How much does it cost to run out there??

02-21-2011, 08:05 PM	#21
JordonMusser Drives: 2010 Momentum Race Group Camaro GS. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lewisville, TX Posts: 209	We are going to put a track day together soon at Eagles Canyon Raceway! Email me if you are interested in hearing about it FIRST. We will have professional driver instructors on hand. And if any of you need assistance with keeping your car on track, look us up! We know a thing or two about road racing __________________ -2006 Z06, Vortech, Stereo, +Goodies -2006 BMW 325i, Stereo, +Goodies -Design.Engineering-Motorsport.Defense -http://www.Mussco.com -http://www.JordonMusser.com

02-22-2011, 09:43 PM	#22
calbert1999 Camaro SS Lover Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black IOM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario (Canada) Posts: 2,858	Planning on doing the same this year in Ontario (Canada). Can't wait, and with mods I'm gonna' be right up there with all the vettes, porcha's, and vipers.

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