autocross or track days???????? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

blackTT600 · 07-31-2011, 10:27 AM

ok so I just got some sway bars and new wheels and tires, now I want to track my car, at least a little. I was hoping that some one on here would be able to tell me it there are any good auto cross events, or groups I should join. I am in the south Florida area. Broward and West Palm. rather not have to go down to miami. Also if their are any track days that I can just go drive my car at like Sebring, or PBIR, or Homestead. I really appreciate the information. thanks

Beauwulf · 07-31-2011, 10:34 AM

Join in at Trackweekend.com. They have all the organizations and their track dates all listed for you there! Welcome to the addiction my friend!

blackTT600 · 07-31-2011, 11:19 AM

hey thanks for the info. I one of your threads, DAM your car in nice. love the splitter and wing.

Beauwulf · 07-31-2011, 11:35 AM

It's not just for show either! We had a South Florida meet at PBIR drag strip Friday night... I'm pretty sure I had the quickest V6 there.

Here's a vid of Roxy at Sebring... It is soooo much fun!

blackTT600 · 07-31-2011, 11:36 AM

is there any autocross events that don't cost as much as my upgrades do?

Beauwulf · 07-31-2011, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackTT600

is there any autocross events that don't cost as much as my upgrades do?

I don't do much autocross. There is a group that has regular events down at Homestead. They use the parking lot out front but, I don't remember their name....

blackTT600 · 07-31-2011, 11:58 AM

thats an awesome video.

:headbang :

2quick · 08-01-2011, 06:35 AM

If you get with the right group you can do a 2 for 1. I think there next track is homestead on the 20th. Its only $150 if you split it with someone. I too recommend trackweekend.com

Some links to get you amped lol.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=140415

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...&highlight=lsr

steeleshark2 · 08-01-2011, 08:11 AM

Hey fellow members,

Info is here:

http://www.trackweekend.com/events/16134227/?eventId=16134227&action=detail

edgar3 · 08-01-2011, 09:18 AM

here's a joint some of use are using and have used...

http://www.hookedondriving.com/

blackTT600 · 08-01-2011, 11:17 AM

those all look great guys but im strapped on cash. i was looking for more of a coned off parking lot for like $20 a day.

2quick · 08-02-2011, 07:51 AM

The least expensive ive seen is $40.

LS3 Machine · 08-02-2011, 08:12 AM

Ive done both autocross and HPDE/Track days in south FL. Nothing compares to track days.

http://www.hookedondriving.com/ does a lot of the south Florida track days. They run great events with in car instructors available (included in the price), and they cater lunch. Autocross is fun, but nothing like a HPDE. It's worth it to me. If you budget is that tight, you probably don't want to do either in your Camaro, because they will take a toll on your tires, and brake pads. I got 2 HPDE Track days (and 3-4 thousand street miles). out of a set of tires on my Corvette Z06 (and I will be needing to change brake pads much sooner, probably before my next HPDE). I can only imagine that the Camaro being so heavy would be just as hard or even harder on tires and brakes. Having said that, it's the most fun Ive ever had! Get your finances in order, and go to a HPDE, you won't be sorry!

Tim
2011 LS3

2quick · 08-02-2011, 09:17 AM

Next time i go out ill let you know. If you want ill get you a ride in our car. LS# Machine is right. Its not just the race fee that you need to think about. Tire wear, gas, brakes pads and rotors, fluids, food at the track are just some of the things that add up. Save up and then go. Also this can get addicting real fast lol.

07-31-2011, 10:27 AM	#1
blackTT600 Drives: 2011 2LT M6 SC Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 921 View My Garage	autocross or track days???????? ok so I just got some sway bars and new wheels and tires, now I want to track my car, at least a little. I was hoping that some one on here would be able to tell me it there are any good auto cross events, or groups I should join. I am in the south Florida area. Broward and West Palm. rather not have to go down to miami. Also if their are any track days that I can just go drive my car at like Sebring, or PBIR, or Homestead. I really appreciate the information. thanks

07-31-2011, 10:34 AM	#2
Beauwulf Drives: '10 LT RS A6 & '04 Acura RSX Type S Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,529	Join in at Trackweekend.com. They have all the organizations and their track dates all listed for you there! Welcome to the addiction my friend! __________________

07-31-2011, 11:58 AM	#7
blackTT600 Drives: 2011 2LT M6 SC Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 921 View My Garage	thats an awesome video.:headbang :

08-01-2011, 06:35 AM	#8
2quick Drives: none Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: in the front Posts: 1,145	If you get with the right group you can do a 2 for 1. I think there next track is homestead on the 20th. Its only $150 if you split it with someone. I too recommend trackweekend.com Some links to get you amped lol. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=140415 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...&highlight=lsr Last edited by 2quick; 08-01-2011 at 06:51 AM.

08-01-2011, 08:11 AM	#9
steeleshark2 Drives: 2010 Transformer 1SS Camaro Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kingsland, Ga Posts: 2,553 View My Garage	Track Day at Sebring Coming Up!! Hey fellow members, Info is here: http://www.trackweekend.com/events/16134227/?eventId=16134227&action=detail __________________ Build page:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...77#post3083477

07-31-2011, 11:19 AM	#3
blackTT600 Drives: 2011 2LT M6 SC Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 921 View My Garage	hey thanks for the info. I one of your threads, DAM your car in nice. love the splitter and wing.

07-31-2011, 11:36 AM	#5
blackTT600 Drives: 2011 2LT M6 SC Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 921 View My Garage	is there any autocross events that don't cost as much as my upgrades do?

08-01-2011, 09:18 AM	#10
edgar3 Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: May 2011 Location: upper deerfield, nj Posts: 419 View My Garage	here's a joint some of use are using and have used... http://www.hookedondriving.com/ __________________ XSPower Longtube + Catback "Engine to Tip" polished steel VMAX ported Throttle Body 160 degree thermostat Street Tune East Coast Supercharging Cold Air Inductions TRex Phantom Black Billet Grill. Upper and lower Custom Badging Lloyd Floors mats splash guards Underhood Engine bay done AAC LED mailslot strip lights Flowing Cheese Fondue waterfall in console Various food items to dip into warm cheese

08-01-2011, 11:17 AM	#11
blackTT600 Drives: 2011 2LT M6 SC Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 921 View My Garage	those all look great guys but im strapped on cash. i was looking for more of a coned off parking lot for like $20 a day.

08-02-2011, 07:51 AM	#12
2quick Drives: none Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: in the front Posts: 1,145	The least expensive ive seen is $40.

08-02-2011, 08:12 AM	#13
LS3 Machine Drives: 2017 Colorado ZR2, 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 135	Ive done both autocross and HPDE/Track days in south FL. Nothing compares to track days. http://www.hookedondriving.com/ does a lot of the south Florida track days. They run great events with in car instructors available (included in the price), and they cater lunch. Autocross is fun, but nothing like a HPDE. It's worth it to me. If you budget is that tight, you probably don't want to do either in your Camaro, because they will take a toll on your tires, and brake pads. I got 2 HPDE Track days (and 3-4 thousand street miles). out of a set of tires on my Corvette Z06 (and I will be needing to change brake pads much sooner, probably before my next HPDE). I can only imagine that the Camaro being so heavy would be just as hard or even harder on tires and brakes. Having said that, it's the most fun Ive ever had! Get your finances in order, and go to a HPDE, you won't be sorry! Tim 2011 LS3

08-02-2011, 09:17 AM	#14
2quick Drives: none Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: in the front Posts: 1,145	Next time i go out ill let you know. If you want ill get you a ride in our car. LS# Machine is right. Its not just the race fee that you need to think about. Tire wear, gas, brakes pads and rotors, fluids, food at the track are just some of the things that add up. Save up and then go. Also this can get addicting real fast lol.

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