Official UpstateC5 Buffalo Thread

[Thor142]

Originally Posted by td195f

Thunder Road / Drive the glen are paced laps. 3 for $25. The schools like the GVC BMW club event you signed up for is NOT PACED. As fast as you can handle and the instructor in your car will allow. Eventually the instructor will sign you off to go out for some sessions later in a two day school solo. Don't expect this to happen in your first couple of schools.

OK cool that's what I thought. Can't wait.

[samman11]

Originally Posted by ZED SLED

It used to be Thunder Road Tour but now it is called Drive the Glen. Details are on their website.
http://www.theglen.com/Guest-Info/Drive-The-Glen.aspx

It is 3 laps paced at 55mph. However this rule is typically stretched for us depending on the pace driver. Cost is $25/3 laps but if there are more than 10 cars cost is $15. This is the only thing the track does that I am aware of, other than renting the track to groups for the schools you are doing. Price sheet I saw in 2010 for rental was weekday 2 day min @$8k/day and weekend 3 day min @$11k/day. For Opening Weekend pace will be closer to 55, because it's a high profile weekend with a lot of people. We'll sign up as a club and be taken separately. There are usually 5-6 clubs plus all the mom & pops minvans rotated in groups. I hope to start at 11:00 and be done around 1:00. Too early at this point for details. This is just a good time for the members to get out after a long winter and re-acquaint. The best on track experience is when we go at other times throughout the season.
Central New York Raceway Park in Hastings is supposed to be open by Labor Day but no idea what they will offer as to on track experience.

Oh wow---one can only go "55." Well, as Sammy Hagar says, "I can't Drive 55." Man, on such a wide open track, I would have assumed we could punch it a bit.

[ZED SLED]

Originally Posted by samman11

Oh wow---one can only go "55." Well, as Sammy Hagar says, "I can't Drive 55." Man, on such a wide open track, I would have assumed we could punch it a bit.

That's what their lawyers say. When it's just the club we typically hit 110 on the straights and all most people want in the turns.

[vinman]

Originally Posted by samman11

Oh wow---one can only go "55." Well, as Sammy Hagar says, "I can't Drive 55." Man, on such a wide open track, I would have assumed we could punch it a bit.

If you want to go 150 you're better off hitting one of your favorite back roads, but the curves are where it's at in the glen

[Thor142]

Originally Posted by ZED SLED

That's what their lawyers say. When it's just the club we typically hit 110 on the straights and all most people want in the turns.

Nice! When do you guys go. I suppose I should join

[ssmike]

Originally Posted by JCunningham

where to get my Forgestar F14 w/315/35/20 275/40/20s mounted ? any force balancers around?

Originally Posted by JCunningham

looks like we will be good to get the cars out end of march. cant wait

I had my F14's done at Sound Choice on Grand Island. You can also try J&J in Elma. Not sure if he has a Hunter Force balancer or not.

Can't wait to uncover the Vette again! Come on Spring!

[samman11]

Originally Posted by ZED SLED

That's what their lawyers say. When it's just the club we typically hit 110 on the straights and all most people want in the turns.

Oh ok. Now that sounds cool. I'm in.

[ZED SLED]

Originally Posted by samman11

Oh ok. Now that sounds cool. I'm in.

I'll put you on the list, but just so you're aware, Opening Weekend is typically a little more strict but still a good time. We'll also hopefully have the go kart track down the road open up for us like they usually do. Details forthcoming.

[Mr. Wyndham]

Hey all. Did one of you driving a Malibu this morning stop a Silver Camaro asking about snow tires?

Unfortunately I'm not good with putting faces to names when I only see them once or twice a year.

[JCunningham]

Originally Posted by JCunningham

where to get my Forgestar F14 w/315/35/20 275/40/20s mounted ? any force balancers around?

nobody

[ZED SLED]

Originally Posted by JCunningham

nobody

Check 4 posts up from yours.

[JCunningham]

Originally Posted by ssmike

I had my F14's done at Sound Choice on Grand Island. You can also try J&J in Elma. Not sure if he has a Hunter Force balancer or not.

Can't wait to uncover the Vette again! Come on Spring!

sorry didnt see your post. Did I see you at J&J shop with that Vette? I had the silver camaro on the dyno. You asked me about my Camaro shirt?

[ssmike]

Originally Posted by JCunningham

sorry didnt see your post. Did I see you at J&J shop with that Vette? I had the silver camaro on the dyno. You asked me about my Camaro shirt?

Wasn't me. When were you there?

[Midnite Magic]

Originally Posted by JCunningham

nobody

Not true Hunter road force balancer located in W. Seneca on Clinton Street

http://www.philsquality.com/

Ask for Jeff when you call and tell him you know me.