ABQ Track Day at SMS!!!

[2010 BADSS]

Originally Posted by IAS

see if I can swing it that day.

I'll run with you that day, then you can say you beat a Lingenfelter Camaro on the Subaru thread. What can I say, I just wanna drive!

[Racer-X]

Gonna try very hard to make it out.

[Ivan @ Southwest Speed]

Originally Posted by 2010 BADSS

I'll run with you that day, then you can say you beat a Lingenfelter Camaro on the Subaru thread. What can I say, I just wanna drive!

That's right! You'll be done by then! Woohoo!!

SO amped to see your whip.
-Ivan

[cjingle]

Be sure to check out these two web sites for further information on the Sandia Motorsports Speedway.

http://www.sandia-speedway.com
http://www.speedwaydriversclub.com

I will be posting track rules and map soon.

Enjoy! Curt

[Ivan @ Southwest Speed]

Originally Posted by cjingle

Be sure to check out these two web sites for further information on the Sandia Motorsports Speedway.

http://www.sandia-speedway.com
http://www.speedwaydriversclub.com

I will be posting track rules and map soon.

Enjoy! Curt

Thanks Curt for the info.

Can't wait to see the goodies that you are bringin Sunday...

Awesomeness,
Ivan

[cjingle]

Attached is a layout of the track. I've indicated when to brake, when to coast, and when to accellerate!!

There's a rise just before Turn One that you have to be careful at. The last time I was at the track a gentleman hit this a bit too fast, pressed his brakes during the rise, by the time his car came down, he lost control and went straight into the fence. It cost him over $6K to get his car fixed.

So, be careful out there. But, have some fun too.

Enjoy!

Curt

[cjingle]

Sandia Motorsports Speedway Track Rules

You must sign a liability waiver prior to driving on the track.
Passengers can ride along; however, they also sign waivers and ride at their own risk.

Helmets are optional but are recommended.

Seatbelts are required.

Absolutely No Alcohol or Drugs!

No more than seven cars (can be less depending upon conditions) are allowed on the track at any time.

Passing is not allowed unless the following situation occurs:
-- On a straight-away, the driver ahead of you pulls his/her vehicle to the left (inside lane) and signals using the left-turn signal to pass. At this point, it is safe to pass.

Even though there is no speed limit, common-sense does apply. Do not speed in excess of your ability to control your vehicle.

Keep in mind, we all signed waivers. Your insurance does not cover any damage to your vehicle or any vehicle on the track. Nor does it cover any damage to track equipment or facilities.
-- If anyone damages another’s vehicle, it is common courtesy to personally pay for the damages.

When you wish to leave the track and are going into the pit, you must signal (right-turn signal) your intention and get off of the track immediately.
-- When going into pit, you turn right and drive around behind the vehicles parked. Do not drive in front of the parked vehicles as they may be preparing to enter the track.

When entering the track, enter closest to Turn One and look for oncoming vehicles prior to entry. Press the gas hard!

Common sense prevails here. We are here to hang out with friends, meet new friends, eat good food, to get to know our cars, improve our driving abilities (i.e., get to know our limitations), and, above all, to have fun.

Enjoy!

Curt

[rharp]

Definately going, still on the fence about puttin it on the track. Think I'll watch for a while And make a decision based on what everyone else does. Either way I'll be their and I will have a good time. No doubt about it. Oh yeah it's not suppose to snow this weekend so we won't need snow tires, our p zeros should hook up just fine. Lol

[Ivan @ Southwest Speed]

Originally Posted by rharp

Definately going, still on the fence about puttin it on the track. Think I'll watch for a while And make a decision based on what everyone else does. Either way I'll be their and I will have a good time. No doubt about it. Oh yeah it's not suppose to snow this weekend so we won't need snow tires, our p zeros should hook up just fine. Lol

I'm with you....well, at least I was up until last Saturday morning when I got my first ticket in over 6 years...79 in a 55. Whoops...lol

Now, I have a Andrew Jackson taped to my speedometer so that I can use it to pay for some Authorized Speeding Saturday.

I'm geeked up about it.

Nice diagram Curtis! You're making it easy for us to wanna get out there and burn down some tires. lol.......

Honestly, I'll prolly hit a top speed of oh, about 40 if I'm lucky on the track.

I drive like an old man.

LOL....
-Ivan

[Racer-X]

not sure we are going to make it this time as we may be working this Saturday. not a common thing but does happen.

[cjingle]

Jim Guthrie will be there to give pointers and ride with you if you wish. If you really want to see what your car can do, have Jim drive it for you. It's a ride of your life. Don't worry about his driving, he's a "good driver". "Yeah, 5 min to Whopner"

[Ivan @ Southwest Speed]

Originally Posted by cjingle

"5 min to Whopner"

I just spit my Captain Crunch out all over the computer keyboard....

Thanks Curtis. That was actually really really funny and I don't know why.

-Ivan

[cjingle]

Here's the map to the Sandia Motorsports Speedway. We'll meet at the Sheraton Old Town on Rio Grande and caravan out to SMS by 7:30ish (AM). No drinking the night before.

It's a bit of a ride out there. When you get onto the South Access Road, go all the way until it ends, then take a left. You'll see the track night lights in the distance.

By the way, the Albuquerque Jail is nearby SMS. As such, the roads to SMS are crawling with cops. Don't speed.

Enjoy!

Curt

[rharp]

"By the way, the Albuquerque Jail is nearby SMS. As such, the roads to SMS are crawling with cops. Don't speed."

Enjoy!

Curt[/QUOTE]

This must be directed at Ivan, he's the one that likes to speed according to his last post. Make sure you read this very carefully!!!