Friday At The Track, May 2nd - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

MJanowich · 02-24-2014, 03:44 PM

I just registered my wife and I for Friday At The Track on May 2nd. This will be our second FATT and it will be on their Summit Point Circuit. I'll be there in my 2010 Camaro SS and my wife will be in her Fiat 500 Abarth. If anyone else is going, please feel free to say Hi. My license plate reads LL4M4 and the Abarth is kinda hard to miss

Here's my review of our first track experience from last October: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=322800

If you are planning/thinking about attending, please respond to this thread.

See you in the paddock,
Michael

Update of our track day posted at the end of this thread.

Dynamite · 02-24-2014, 04:01 PM

I made a post about FATT in another thread. I was looking out to see if we could get a group for one of the track days. I have never been to the track before, and was planning to do so this coming season.

BasedSS · 02-27-2014, 12:42 PM

I will be there!!! Look forward to meeting you.

AGM 1LE · 02-27-2014, 03:35 PM

Im trying to make it out to some this year. depending on my work travel and how long that goes, could be 2 weeks could be all summer.

mikescamaro12 · 02-27-2014, 08:37 PM

looks cool . thanks for the info , not a bad drive about 4 hours ,probably best to leave night before , what is the hotel situation like?, i read your earlier post , it was a nice read .

mikescamaro12 · 02-27-2014, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mikescamaro12

looks cool . thanks for the info , not a bad drive about 4 hours ,probably best to leave night before , what is the hotel situation like?, i read your earlier post , it was a nice read .

i see that it starts at 8am , what time does it go too ?

SSSoon · 02-28-2014, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by mikescamaro12

i see that it starts at 8am , what time does it go too ?

Have a look at the sample schedule below:

http://summitpoint-raceway.com/sampl...aily-schedule/

They are great events. I won't be there on May 2nd but am going on March 28th.

Have fun!!

mikescamaro12 · 02-28-2014, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SSSoon

Have a look at the sample schedule below:

http://summitpoint-raceway.com/sampl...aily-schedule/

They are great events. I won't be there on May 2nd but am going on March 28th.

Have fun!!

thanks for that info SSSoon , it looks to be a good idea to make this a 2 night event as i can imagine after that day , you are pretty whiped . and can i ask SSS that pic on the bottom of your screen that shows speed and skid pad , may i ask what is that ? thanks r/mike

mikescamaro12 · 02-28-2014, 02:02 PM

will this drivers helmet work, helmet meets FVWSS-218 and DOT safety standards.? thanks

BasedSS · 02-28-2014, 02:09 PM

Usually runs to about 4:00pm.

MJanowich · 02-28-2014, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mikescamaro12

will this drivers helmet work, helmet meets FVWSS-218 and DOT safety standards.? thanks

Your best bet for any helmet questions is to contact the FATT staff and ask them. When I bought my helmet at OG Racing, they said that they do rent helmets, so that's always an option if needed and OG Racing does have a store right there at the track.

One thing I'd like to mention to anyone who is doing this for the first time is that between the cost of the helmet, FATT entry fee, upgraded brake pads and brake fluid, it cost me about $1,000. You can certainly save money by renting the helmet and use your stock brake pads and fluid, but be prepared to endure someone else's helmet sweat and possibly have to deal with brake heat issues.

Be sure to do your due diligence preparing for the track day. This forum has been a great resource for that.

MJanowich · 05-03-2014, 03:19 PM

Summit Point FATT recap:

FATT on May 2nd was our (my wife and I) second time there. The first time it was raining all day. This time the weather was awesome, which was good and bad because it meant that we were pushing our cars harder than ever before. I drove the Camaro so hard during the last 20 minute session that the brake fluid started to boil, even with DOT4 fluid and HP+ pads, which is not a good feeling. Luckily it happened right after the checkered flag which ended the session and started the cooldown lap. My oil temp was high too (good thing I have the extra gauges in the Camaro that shows that stuff). We also met a lot of nice people there. One of them was another Abarth fanatic so we had him park in our paddock. I'm also a huge Abarth fan so it was cool being able to talk with him about what he's done to his car, giving us ideas as to what to modify on our Abarth.

Since my wife's camera doesn't have an external mic, there's a ton of wind noise so it's best to just turn down the volume. Otherwise, the crackling sound is a bit irritating. I ran an external mic through my trunk and taped it to the back side of my bumper, so turn it up for some ground pounding American thunder!

Camaro, last session. http://youtu.be/xSubEUkPoBY

View of the Abarth, from the grandstands, turns 4 through 8. http://youtu.be/6ODhJexo5b4

Abarth in car, end of 4th session (turn it down a bit). http://youtu.be/rfBbRNu_WhI

Flyby of the Camaro recorded on my wife's iPhone. http://youtu.be/bHVDo6nZN10

I would like to point out that the aggressiveness of some of the other student drivers there was getting on my nerves. I mentioned this to my instructor and he did say that it's always an issue trying to reign in overly aggressive students. That's a nice way of putting it. Having other drivers so close to my rear bumper through the technical part of the track that I was concerned about getting rear ended was really pissing me off. The Porsches seemed to be the worst offenders.

So, for anyone who reads this and tracks their car, don't give Camaro owners a bad name by driving like a jerk on the track.

Special thanks to Chris aka LostPony for the great classroom instruction and running the show.

Shake n' Bake,
Michael, #127, Black 2010 SS

LostPony · 05-04-2014, 02:44 PM

Looks like you and your wife had a great day! It was nice to meet you in person. I think this was the first time in a very long time that Camaros outnumbered Mustangs at the track!

Couple tips for you:

When exiting turn 9, the turn before the bridge, look toward the corner station beyond the bridge. As you pass under the bridge you should be right in the middle of the road, you wer lined up all the way to the right. This makes the fast entry into 10 more difficult as it is more abrupt. So try to stay in the middle as you pass under the bridge and the track will come back to you and make turn in easier.

At turn 3, the first left turn, ease over to the right a little. Not quite to track edge, but just a little bit so again you don't have to turn as sharp to make the turn. The track itself gently goes right as you near the first of the crossover roads, so if you mimick that gentle flow to the right, 3 becomes much faster on exit.

I'll see you again soon at the track!

MJanowich · 05-04-2014, 09:16 PM

I'll take a look at my video again with your hints in mind so I can visualize it better. Turn 3 messes me up because I don't want to be turning to follow the contour of the edge of the road right when I start to brake. That and figuring out where I should start braking and then how slow I should be going before turning in is one of my bigger challenges.

Of course our biggest issue is saving up enough money to pay for our next track day!

02-24-2014, 04:01 PM	#2
Dynamite Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS XD Join Date: May 2012 Location: Washington, D.C. Posts: 522	I made a post about FATT in another thread. I was looking out to see if we could get a group for one of the track days. I have never been to the track before, and was planning to do so this coming season. __________________ 2013 Black 2SS Camaro - NPP Exhaust - Rotofab Cold Air Intake - SWorks Stainless Power Long Tube Headers 1 7/8" - CNC Ported Throttle Body - Showstopper Sidemarkers Ghosted Black - Sequential Tail Lights - RX Catch Can - Hill Start Assist Disabled- 35% Tint - Heritage Grille - BTR Stage 4 Cam - 3.91 Gears

02-27-2014, 08:37 PM	#5
mikescamaro12 Drives: 2014 chevy camaro 2lt RS Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: virginia beach, va Posts: 241 View My Garage	friday at the track looks cool . thanks for the info , not a bad drive about 4 hours ,probably best to leave night before , what is the hotel situation like?, i read your earlier post , it was a nice read . __________________ GMG1(SW) usn ret Battleship sailor

02-28-2014, 02:02 PM	#9
mikescamaro12 Drives: 2014 chevy camaro 2lt RS Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: virginia beach, va Posts: 241 View My Garage	helmet question will this drivers helmet work, helmet meets FVWSS-218 and DOT safety standards.? thanks __________________ GMG1(SW) usn ret Battleship sailor

02-28-2014, 02:09 PM	#10
BasedSS Drives: 2014 SS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Reston, VA Posts: 254	Usually runs to about 4:00pm. __________________ 2014 SS Stainless Works Headers w/ high flow cats, Stainless Works Retro Chambered Exhaust, Jannety Tune, Hurst short throw, APEX catch can, Tampa Tunning Throttle Body, APEX/Gen5 LED fogs, CAI Intake system, Diode Dynamics LED's, ACS T4 Splitter

05-04-2014, 02:44 PM	#13
LostPony Drives: 2012 Boss 302 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Charles Town WV Posts: 254	Looks like you and your wife had a great day! It was nice to meet you in person. I think this was the first time in a very long time that Camaros outnumbered Mustangs at the track! Couple tips for you: When exiting turn 9, the turn before the bridge, look toward the corner station beyond the bridge. As you pass under the bridge you should be right in the middle of the road, you wer lined up all the way to the right. This makes the fast entry into 10 more difficult as it is more abrupt. So try to stay in the middle as you pass under the bridge and the track will come back to you and make turn in easier. At turn 3, the first left turn, ease over to the right a little. Not quite to track edge, but just a little bit so again you don't have to turn as sharp to make the turn. The track itself gently goes right as you near the first of the crossover roads, so if you mimick that gentle flow to the right, 3 becomes much faster on exit. I'll see you again soon at the track! __________________ 2012 Kona Boss 302 #2758

02-24-2014, 03:44 PM	#1
MJanowich Door ding magnet Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 288 View My Garage	Friday At The Track, May 2nd I just registered my wife and I for Friday At The Track on May 2nd. This will be our second FATT and it will be on their Summit Point Circuit. I'll be there in my 2010 Camaro SS and my wife will be in her Fiat 500 Abarth. If anyone else is going, please feel free to say Hi. My license plate reads LL4M4 and the Abarth is kinda hard to miss Here's my review of our first track experience from last October: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=322800 If you are planning/thinking about attending, please respond to this thread. See you in the paddock, Michael Update of our track day posted at the end of this thread. __________________ "When you're racing, it's life. Anything that happens before or after is just waiting." Last edited by MJanowich; 05-03-2014 at 03:24 PM. Reason: update

02-27-2014, 12:42 PM	#3
BasedSS Drives: 2014 SS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Reston, VA Posts: 254	I will be there!!! Look forward to meeting you.

02-27-2014, 03:35 PM	#4
AGM 1LE Drives: 14 SS/ 1LE Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: parts unknown Posts: 937	Im trying to make it out to some this year. depending on my work travel and how long that goes, could be 2 weeks could be all summer.

05-03-2014, 03:19 PM	#12
MJanowich Door ding magnet Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 288 View My Garage	Summit Point FATT recap: FATT on May 2nd was our (my wife and I) second time there. The first time it was raining all day. This time the weather was awesome, which was good and bad because it meant that we were pushing our cars harder than ever before. I drove the Camaro so hard during the last 20 minute session that the brake fluid started to boil, even with DOT4 fluid and HP+ pads, which is not a good feeling. Luckily it happened right after the checkered flag which ended the session and started the cooldown lap. My oil temp was high too (good thing I have the extra gauges in the Camaro that shows that stuff). We also met a lot of nice people there. One of them was another Abarth fanatic so we had him park in our paddock. I'm also a huge Abarth fan so it was cool being able to talk with him about what he's done to his car, giving us ideas as to what to modify on our Abarth. Since my wife's camera doesn't have an external mic, there's a ton of wind noise so it's best to just turn down the volume. Otherwise, the crackling sound is a bit irritating. I ran an external mic through my trunk and taped it to the back side of my bumper, so turn it up for some ground pounding American thunder! Camaro, last session. http://youtu.be/xSubEUkPoBY View of the Abarth, from the grandstands, turns 4 through 8. http://youtu.be/6ODhJexo5b4 Abarth in car, end of 4th session (turn it down a bit). http://youtu.be/rfBbRNu_WhI Flyby of the Camaro recorded on my wife's iPhone. http://youtu.be/bHVDo6nZN10 I would like to point out that the aggressiveness of some of the other student drivers there was getting on my nerves. I mentioned this to my instructor and he did say that it's always an issue trying to reign in overly aggressive students. That's a nice way of putting it. Having other drivers so close to my rear bumper through the technical part of the track that I was concerned about getting rear ended was really pissing me off. The Porsches seemed to be the worst offenders. So, for anyone who reads this and tracks their car, don't give Camaro owners a bad name by driving like a jerk on the track. Special thanks to Chris aka LostPony for the great classroom instruction and running the show. Shake n' Bake, Michael, #127, Black 2010 SS __________________ "When you're racing, it's life. Anything that happens before or after is just waiting."

05-04-2014, 09:16 PM	#14
MJanowich Door ding magnet Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 288 View My Garage	I'll take a look at my video again with your hints in mind so I can visualize it better. Turn 3 messes me up because I don't want to be turning to follow the contour of the edge of the road right when I start to brake. That and figuring out where I should start braking and then how slow I should be going before turning in is one of my bigger challenges. Of course our biggest issue is saving up enough money to pay for our next track day! __________________ "When you're racing, it's life. Anything that happens before or after is just waiting."