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stratman2SSRS · 12-31-2009, 03:07 PM

I have taken mine to the track twice.
After the first session, I ordered stiffer dropped springs and bigger sway bars to make it through the corners better.
At the second session the car handled WAY BETTER and I was very impressed with the cornering ability. Starting with the suspension is definetly the first step.
After the second session watching the Z06 corvette leave me behind on the straight aways, I started looking at a supercharger to close the gap.
Now the car is stored away for the winter, waiting for the snow to melt so we can give that Z06 another go.
Happy New Year!!

Dentyneice · 02-06-2010, 09:37 PM

Anyone know of any road courses in the Jersey area?

SRFnSNO · 02-07-2010, 05:52 AM

Yes: http://www.njmotorsportspark.com/
The camaro5 has a event schedualed with some other car clubs the end of March. There is a thread on it, but I think this event is filled?

There are also roadracing events at Pocono Raceway and a few in NY,and sone south of us.

TommyTSquared · 02-07-2010, 01:25 PM

I like to just for the experience... but no clue on where to go :(

will69camaro · 02-07-2010, 01:52 PM

MSR in Dallas would be a good place to go since you have DFW listed as your location. If you head further south near Houston/College Station, you get more options (Texas World Speedway, MSR-Houston, GrandSport Speedway, etc).

William

TommyTSquared · 02-07-2010, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by will69camaro

MSR in Dallas would be a good place to go since you have DFW listed as your location. If you head further south near Houston/College Station, you get more options (Texas World Speedway, MSR-Houston, GrandSport Speedway, etc).

William

Thanks! I'm moving to DFW for a job in June. I'll def. check it out

toehead93 · 02-10-2010, 07:22 PM

How much is a typical track day? I've never been so I assume I'd have to take a driving course of some sort to get certified?

1977and2010 · 02-11-2010, 10:44 AM

It can vary but around $150 a day to start.

GQ4Life · 02-12-2010, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dentyneice

Anyone know of any road courses in the Jersey area?

http://www.nasanortheast.com/
for racing road courses in North East

On a side note. Totally stock do the brakes hold up on the track for HPDE?
Money a lil tight just got medically retired so not looking to spend alot but been waiting for track day for a year. Missed last year cuz I have to goto hospital for couple of months.. Now back with a new car..
Im a newbie at this by the way

will69camaro · 02-12-2010, 10:03 PM

You dont have to be certified for a track day. That's what they're there for. Most are "performance driving schools." You can show up as long as your car isn't falling apart and go have fun. Their main requirement is that you have the proper safety gear and your car is safe to be run at speed.

Definitely check out those tracks. Most clubs run for around $150/day to $275-300/weekend.

William

Erik@Torq · 02-13-2010, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GQ4Life

http://www.nasanortheast.com/
for racing road courses in North East

On a side note. Totally stock do the brakes hold up on the track for HPDE?
Money a lil tight just got medically retired so not looking to spend alot but been waiting for track day for a year. Missed last year cuz I have to goto hospital for couple of months.. Now back with a new car..
Im a newbie at this by the way

It depends how hard you are on the brakes. They lasted me 4 laps before saying "bye bye" and needed a long cool down. The fluid is not the best for track driving and neither are the pads.

One thing you can do which is free and helps A LOT for brake cooling is removing the dust shields. Lets the heat dissipate much faster.

GQ4Life · 02-13-2010, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erik@Torq

It depends how hard you are on the brakes. They lasted me 4 laps before saying "bye bye" and needed a long cool down. The fluid is not the best for track driving and neither are the pads.

One thing you can do which is free and helps A LOT for brake cooling is removing the dust shields. Lets the heat dissipate much faster.

Did not think of that.. Thanks
well I can be pretty hard.. but imaging first couple times I wont be going all out till I get feel for this car at its limit

02-06-2010, 09:37 PM	#30
Dentyneice Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: new Jersey Posts: 254	Anyone know of any road courses in the Jersey area? __________________ 2010 CGM/Black 2SS M6 20% Tint -:- Hurst 44% Short Throw Shifter -:- Viper 5901 Alarm/Remote start -:- High Gloss Black Painted Calipers + White Brembo Decal

02-07-2010, 01:52 PM	#33
will69camaro Drives: 1969 and 2010 Camaros Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 514	MSR in Dallas would be a good place to go since you have DFW listed as your location. If you head further south near Houston/College Station, you get more options (Texas World Speedway, MSR-Houston, GrandSport Speedway, etc). William __________________ Planetlsx.com online magazine rep

02-10-2010, 07:22 PM	#35
toehead93 Drives: 2014 2SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: wpb fl Posts: 3,135 View My Garage	How much is a typical track day? I've never been so I assume I'd have to take a driving course of some sort to get certified? __________________ Used Racing Brake 2 Peice Rotors for sale: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=344754 Summit White 2014 2SS 1LE Recaros, NPP exhaust, Nav 2010 2SS A6 - sold.

02-12-2010, 10:03 PM	#38
will69camaro Drives: 1969 and 2010 Camaros Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 514	You dont have to be certified for a track day. That's what they're there for. Most are "performance driving schools." You can show up as long as your car isn't falling apart and go have fun. Their main requirement is that you have the proper safety gear and your car is safe to be run at speed. Definitely check out those tracks. Most clubs run for around $150/day to $275-300/weekend. William __________________ Planetlsx.com online magazine rep

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12-31-2009, 03:07 PM	#29
stratman2SSRS Drives: Lingenfelter Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 2,161 View My Garage	I have taken mine to the track twice. After the first session, I ordered stiffer dropped springs and bigger sway bars to make it through the corners better. At the second session the car handled WAY BETTER and I was very impressed with the cornering ability. Starting with the suspension is definetly the first step. After the second session watching the Z06 corvette leave me behind on the straight aways, I started looking at a supercharger to close the gap. Now the car is stored away for the winter, waiting for the snow to melt so we can give that Z06 another go. Happy New Year!!

02-07-2010, 05:52 AM	#31
SRFnSNO Drives: Blown & Flamed Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jerzy Posts: 654 View My Garage	Yes: http://www.njmotorsportspark.com/ The camaro5 has a event schedualed with some other car clubs the end of March. There is a thread on it, but I think this event is filled? There are also roadracing events at Pocono Raceway and a few in NY,and sone south of us.

02-07-2010, 01:25 PM	#32
TommyTSquared Drives: RSSS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 2,492	I like to just for the experience... but no clue on where to go :(

02-11-2010, 10:44 AM	#36
1977and2010 Tampa Gulf Coast Family Drives: 1977 Z28, 2SSRS 2010 M6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dunedin FL Posts: 810	It can vary but around $150 a day to start.