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Grogan73 · 03-08-2016, 11:00 PM

I am wanting to plan a family event this summer. I want to meet Uncle at Bowling green and run the tracks and tour the area. None of us have ever ran a road course before. I am researching websites but this forum seems to have lots of folks with experience at this location.

He lives in Chicago and I am in Tennessee. Trying to meet in middle then maybe hit the Joliet, Illinois track in fall. So do y'all have any advice for first timers? I have slightly modded SS and he has a Mustang GT. We are by no means pros, just looking for something cool to do together. I am honestly trying to stay away from big event weekends for this first trip.

Thanks in advance.

michael's maro · 03-09-2016, 03:26 PM

Check out
www.justtrackit.net

Great group of guys to run with, they offer instructors.
I have been doing there events for a couple of years now, they run a very safe and fun event.

Michael

Goingfast · 03-12-2016, 09:57 PM

i live a hour south of bowling green in TN and i race up at beech bend weekly at the drag strip. There they have the corvette museum as well as the factory tour you could do. Then they also have the NCM or MCM track forgot what it was called. But they sometimes have days you can go and have fun there. And for the drag strip, Every Saturday they have a test and tune and can run as many times as possible.

RubyCamaro · 03-13-2016, 01:34 PM

Several of our Music City Camaro club members race there regularly. They will have a wealth of information for you. If you are interested in joining or connecting with them send me a PM.

Russell James · 03-14-2016, 02:24 PM

Go on a day when they have an instructor group there, and pay the little extra to have an instructor ride with you. It's not a forgiving track. I was there last summer for the fest, and a Track-It day.

To give you an idea of how easy things can go wrong, one of the Track it instructors backed his own car into a guard rail, and a Vette nosed into a tire barrier. So don't try to drive 10/10th first time out on the track. I'd definately use an instructor to show you the line... then ease your way up on getting quicker.

Car wise... Dot 4 brake fluid is a must. Motul works really good. Make sure you have plenty of brake pad, rotor thickness, no cracks in rotors, plenty of tire tread... fresh oil. Oil, I'd go at least 10w30, and something with plenty of zinc/phos. Something like an Amsoil Signature or Zrod, and go about half a qt over. Catch can is also important for a track day. A road course day will puke a lot of oil into the can.

Then during the day, watch your tire pressure carefully. You'll probably have to bleed off some pressure after the first session, then it'll stabilize for the rest of the day. Watch your tire wear too, inside and outside treads. Start the day with well over 50% tread in and out. With neg camber, the inside can wear fast and is tough to see unless you really get down there and look.

jackcobra · 03-14-2016, 02:52 PM

try the tail of the dragon. I know it is not a race track but what a blast

Grogan73 · 03-15-2016, 11:38 PM

Great comments! Thank you. We are planning some summer trips and now I have great ideas.

03-08-2016, 11:00 PM	#1
Grogan73 Drives: Sold it Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Far away Posts: 41	Bowling Green advice please I am wanting to plan a family event this summer. I want to meet Uncle at Bowling green and run the tracks and tour the area. None of us have ever ran a road course before. I am researching websites but this forum seems to have lots of folks with experience at this location. He lives in Chicago and I am in Tennessee. Trying to meet in middle then maybe hit the Joliet, Illinois track in fall. So do y'all have any advice for first timers? I have slightly modded SS and he has a Mustang GT. We are by no means pros, just looking for something cool to do together. I am honestly trying to stay away from big event weekends for this first trip. Thanks in advance.

03-09-2016, 03:26 PM	#2
michael's maro RAM'S CAMARO Drives: 2010 camaro ss 2015 Z-28 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: mt. pleasant south carolina Posts: 1,025 View My Garage	Check out www.justtrackit.net Great group of guys to run with, they offer instructors. I have been doing there events for a couple of years now, they run a very safe and fun event. Michael __________________

03-12-2016, 09:57 PM	#3
Goingfast Drives: 2015 ss camaro Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Cedar Hill, Tennessee Posts: 45 View My Garage	i live a hour south of bowling green in TN and i race up at beech bend weekly at the drag strip. There they have the corvette museum as well as the factory tour you could do. Then they also have the NCM or MCM track forgot what it was called. But they sometimes have days you can go and have fun there. And for the drag strip, Every Saturday they have a test and tune and can run as many times as possible. __________________ 2015 1 SS/RS Camaro. GM fogs with RGB LED'S. Oracle Halo rings powered by Night owl. BMR 1.4" drop, . K&N intake. Mrr 228's with Nitto 275/315 Motivo tires. Z/28 whicker bill and Front splitter.

03-13-2016, 01:34 PM	#4
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,225 View My Garage	Several of our Music City Camaro club members race there regularly. They will have a wealth of information for you. If you are interested in joining or connecting with them send me a PM. __________________

03-14-2016, 02:52 PM	#6
jackcobra Drives: 2012 2ss/rs/victory red Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: reading,pa. Posts: 46 View My Garage	try the tail of the dragon. I know it is not a race track but what a blast __________________ Kooks LT Headers, Hi-flo Cats SLP Loudmouth II axle back, Ported intake & TB , K&N CAI. Tuned by Jeremy Formato.

03-14-2016, 02:24 PM	#5
Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,482	Go on a day when they have an instructor group there, and pay the little extra to have an instructor ride with you. It's not a forgiving track. I was there last summer for the fest, and a Track-It day. To give you an idea of how easy things can go wrong, one of the Track it instructors backed his own car into a guard rail, and a Vette nosed into a tire barrier. So don't try to drive 10/10th first time out on the track. I'd definately use an instructor to show you the line... then ease your way up on getting quicker. Car wise... Dot 4 brake fluid is a must. Motul works really good. Make sure you have plenty of brake pad, rotor thickness, no cracks in rotors, plenty of tire tread... fresh oil. Oil, I'd go at least 10w30, and something with plenty of zinc/phos. Something like an Amsoil Signature or Zrod, and go about half a qt over. Catch can is also important for a track day. A road course day will puke a lot of oil into the can. Then during the day, watch your tire pressure carefully. You'll probably have to bleed off some pressure after the first session, then it'll stabilize for the rest of the day. Watch your tire wear too, inside and outside treads. Start the day with well over 50% tread in and out. With neg camber, the inside can wear fast and is tough to see unless you really get down there and look.

03-15-2016, 11:38 PM	#7
Grogan73 Drives: Sold it Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Far away Posts: 41	Great comments! Thank you. We are planning some summer trips and now I have great ideas.