TracksUnlimited Track Day at Nashville Super Speedway March 6

[Brent]

go to www.tracksunlimited.net (http://www.tracksunlimited.net) to sign up

info:

Open track day at NSS March 6, 2010

Spring "WILL" be in the air.. (I hope) Same concept as all our other events. Fun, more fun mixed with SPEED!!!!!!!!! The date will be March 6, 2010. Cost will be $175.00 Drivers will receive a lunch ticket at the driver meeting. Gate fee will be $5 for spectators. Lunch tickets will be available for purchase for spectators for a minimum fee.

We are going to limit track day to 40 spots. 4 groups of 10. We will furnish lunch (pizza & Soft Drinks). If you don't like pizza and soft drinks we would be glad to point you in the direction of Murfreesboro.

This is non-refundable! However if you decide not to go, we will try to sell your spot if possible.

please send check to :

TracksUnlimited
1025 Southridge Dr
Dalton Ga
30721

or

paypal to

tracksunlimited@yahoo.com

hope to see you guys there and please pass along the info for this event.

Thanks
Micheal Peden


Level of ablility
1. expert
2. Intermediate
3. novice

[fridaynightheat]

what do you have to have done for safety like cages, fire suits, and etc. I really want to try to make it in my 240 I missed it last year.

[BURN UNIT]

I would like to run in Expert (Advanced is what I usually enter when I do other track events). As FridayNight asked - do you have any specific safety requirements for this class? I am equipped with the usuals (helmet, Snell-rated if that's required), a fire extinguisher, safety gear for the car itself, and a harness bar/harness that are properly rated. Anything else that I would need that's specific to your events rules'?

[satalac]

Boo for the $5 gate charge..... I'll still probably come watch again though, last time was pretty cool.

[fridaynightheat]

I would like to run in Expert (Advanced is what I usually enter when I do other track events). As FridayNight asked - do you have any specific safety requirements for this class? I am equipped with the usuals (helmet, Snell-rated if that's required), a fire extinguisher, safety gear for the car itself, and a harness bar/harness that are properly rated. Anything else that I would need that's specific to your events rules'?

Thanks that's what I was wanting to know. I need the fire extinguisher and the harness bar. Oh and do you have to have a battery box if it's relocated to the trunk, or if its just strapped down with a battery tie

[javajoe79]

I would like to run in Expert (Advanced is what I usually enter when I do other track events). As FridayNight asked - do you have any specific safety requirements for this class? I am equipped with the usuals (helmet, Snell-rated if that's required), a fire extinguisher, safety gear for the car itself, and a harness bar/harness that are properly rated. Anything else that I would need that's specific to your events rules'?
If you want to, bring your car in before hand and I will get that undertray done for you.

[MCarp22]

what do you have to have done for safety like cages, fire suits, and etc. I really want to try to make it in my 240 I missed it last year.

It's a lapping day so all that is required is a helmet.

Boo for the $5 gate charge.....

Last time the spectators ate all the pizza.

[fridaynightheat]

It's a lapping day so all that is required is a helmet.

ok cool

Last time the spectators ate all the pizza.

Them assholes lol

[satalac]

Last time the spectators ate all the pizza.
There was pizza?! Haha, but seriously, that's pretty fucked up. I'd much rather pay $5 to see a race like this there, than $50 to watch cars and trucks go in a circle. Still a cheap way to spend a day.

[BURN UNIT]

If you want to, bring your car in before hand and I will get that undertray done for you.
Yes sir, Chris - I'm just trying to find a time to get it down there... when this weather is better, I'll be happy to drop it off. I'd like to talk to you about some brake cooling ducts and mounts for them, behind the rotors, too.

[javajoe79]

Yes sir, Chris - I'm just trying to find a time to get it down there... when this weather is better, I'll be happy to drop it off. I'd like to talk to you about some brake cooling ducts and mounts for them, behind the rotors, too.
Ok cool. Anytime. You know where I am.

[sweetdee]

Moody, come pick me up on the way? I had a blast last time. Please dont get sick this time either lol

[Mitch Detailed]

i might come watch this if dee does. lol just for the arrogant remarks she'll have towards everyone on the track lmao

[venom_5]

this is around my spring break ... if that saturday is the first day of break, ill be there for sure

EDIT: this is the first saturday of break, so i will put the money aside from my next check and make arrangements :thumbup:

[WynnS123]

:thumbup:

[goldeneagle_10]

Still too soon for me... if theres another one in April, I might could make it.

[sweetdee]

i might come watch this if dee does. lol just for the arrogant remarks she'll have towards everyone on the track lmao


Arrogant remarks towards everyone on the track? Where do you get that? I dont see why there would be arrogant remarks, I may make an observation but nothing negative. Hell, I cant afford to get out there, they can so more power to them. Care to explain kiddo?

[WynnS123]

I'll be out there.

[bsyeth]

Whew... after reading all this stuff. :blink:

I should be faster too, as soon as I get my XLarge gas pedal and my super sized battery installed. (maybe i need a bigger wing also?)

I will be at There Too... :loco:




ie: Building on the lemons/chumpcar - still looking for 2 more drivers

[Jose-Aka-Pedro]

O Im off and it's far enough away time wise I'll be ready.

I'll be entering Novice. lol

So as long as I have my helmet (Approved DOT)
I'm all good to go.

Question: Can I run, and while not running take pictures?

[MCarp22]

Can I run, and while not running take pictures?

As a novice you'll have a classroom session in the morning, but otherwise you're free to run around, take photos, etc. in between heats.

[dowright82]

http://www.donwrightdesigns.com/pictures/speedwaymarch6.jpg

[venom_5]

about how long do i have before all the spots will be full?

[MCarp22]

about how long do i have before all the spots will be full?

Hard to say. There's only about 20 people that I know of signed up so far.

[7angofragger]

this may be a noob question... is it kinda like an autox course? and if it is, what are the requirements? like is there a modification requirement? i have a 03 dodge neon srt 4 with tein coilovers, big swaybars, and framebolted strut bars.

[BURN UNIT]

^ Yes, but no cones (that matter, besides ones setup in corners, if they do that), and faster, on a real course, not a playtime parking lot course.

[5series_4_Me]

The speeds you get up to are also a lot faster haha

[7angofragger]

oh man....... is there an official site i can go to to find more information? so all i have to do is pay and show up with a helmet? where can i get one at lol? im very serious about this....

[Slikk]

oh man....... is there an official site i can go to to find more information? so all i have to do is pay and show up with a helmet? where can i get one at lol? im very serious about this....


http://tracksunlimited.net/forum/index.php?topic=197.0;topicseen

http://tracksunlimited.net/forum/index.php?topic=196.0;topicseen

[7angofragger]

yeah i seen that but i diddnt really see information about the course or requirements.

[venom_5]

they require a helmet ... and that you empty your car out of anything that can move while driving ... and they require you to have common sense, thats it

the track layout can be seen if you search for the NSS road course, or search around here

[MCarp22]

so all i have to do is pay and show up with a helmet?

Yes.

where can i get one?

Presuming you need a helmet, you can get something Snell rated at a motorcycle shop.

yeah i seen that but i diddnt really see information about the course or requirements.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/neonmike22/nssworkerstations.jpg

http://www.nashvillesuperspeedway.com/

Video from last fall's mustang club.

http://vimeo.com/6739005

[low0r]

I'll be out there.

I can has ride?

[WynnS123]

Yep. Bring a helmet.

[SRTrent]

Aww I wanna do this but work has been slow for me so it might have to wait =(

[dowright82]

I'll certainly be there in the GTI! With new found APR Power!!

here's a video of last time (stock)

In car VIDEO

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MQpRkNbj2g

[low0r]

Yep. Bring a helmet.

I keep it in my trunk. lol

[Jose-Aka-Pedro]

I'm excited, I'm buying a GoPro HD for in car video. :)

[WynnS123]

I'm excited, I'm buying a GoPro HD for in car video. :)

I picked this up for the S2k:

http://www.modifry.com/products/mounts/camera/ws-lp.htm

[Jose-Aka-Pedro]

^^Sweet I'm ging with the gopro hd because I can mount it anywere inside or out of the car, and it shoots in 1080 Hidef :)

[Jose-Aka-Pedro]

What class you running wynn?

[WynnS123]

^^Sweet I'm ging with the gopro hd because I can mount it anywere inside or out of the car, and it shoots in 1080 Hidef :)

Nice! I'm just being cheap. I went with this mount so I can use my camera as a timing device. I've been shopping for timing equipment, but haven't decided what I want yet.

What class you running wynn?

Whatever class I can get in. I'll be out there working.

[Jose-Aka-Pedro]

If you have a verizon droid you can download an app that not only times you around the track, it keeps MPH and G force records etc... Its pretty sweet

[Slikk]

If you have a verizon droid you can download an app that not only times you around the track, it keeps MPH and G force records etc... Its pretty sweet

Its called Track Master ..

[WynnS123]

I don't think it's very accurate. I'm shopping around for a dedicated gps track timer. My buddy had the ap on his IPhone and the readings would be way off sometimes.

[venom_5]

just buy a 3-axis MEMS accelerometer ... its whats used in the Wiimote ... with a laptop and software like LabView, you can get any reading you want in a few minutes

i wrote a program for a class that would output position, velocity, acceleration graphically ... so basically with that, you could have it draw your path on the track (yay, track map!) and give you your g-forces at any point

[5series_4_Me]

just buy a 3-axis MEMS accelerometer ... its whats used in the Wiimote ... with a laptop and software like LabView, you can get any reading you want in a few minutes

i wrote a program for a class that would output position, velocity, acceleration graphically ... so basically with that, you could have it draw your path on the track (yay, track map!) and give you your g-forces at any point

tha hell are you studying?

[Jose-Aka-Pedro]

He (Still is or use to?) college at Vandy,
You should see the cart they built and raced. Looks like hella fun!

Edit: I see were not allowed to have timing devises what-so-ever....

So we'll get banned if we time our selves?

[WynnS123]

You can have your own timing device. Tracks Unlimited does not offer these because insurance would be much higher if we had timing equipment. As it is right now, this is just a driving school as far as insurance is concerned.

[Jose-Aka-Pedro]

Oh ok, The reason I ask is on their site they state this.
But I'm guessing it's for insurance reasons.

Anything competitive though is strictly forbidden, including the use of timing equipment. Doing so can see you banned from that circuit, and we don’t just mean on trackdays

I want the Droid anyway so trackmaster would just be a plus i might use for giggles.
The videos where they transfered the info looks pretty cool. lol

Any cheap timing devises for maybe say $100 or less?

I'm getting pretty excited about this event. lol

[WynnS123]

Ok, well maybe they don't even want you to have your own timing equipment.

[Jose-Aka-Pedro]

Well, Anyway.... lol

I'm looking forward to this. I'm going to run stock and then after this event
install basic mods. I don't feel like installing stuff days before and not have everything setup good.

[BURN UNIT]

Well, Anyway.... lol

I'm looking forward to this. I'm going to run stock and then after this event
install basic mods. I don't feel like installing stuff days before and not have everything setup good.


I can wholeheartedly recommend that, based on personal experience... my car has never had the same setup at a track day, since 2007, and it's been hell to learn. I finally feel, that this year, it'll be straightened out and I will not change anything else, but I have to get through the first even to be able to know. I wish that I had more time/money to run this event - but I'm just not ready, and neither is the car.

[WynnS123]

Run the GS

[BURN UNIT]

Run the GS
:rofl: I'm pretty sure that the car would grenade the transmission after the first lap!

[GREEN Rx8]

soo is this a drifting event or autocrosse or just some general racing? im gonna come either way just want to know it i need another set of burnning tires :D

[MCarp22]

soo is this a drifting event or autocrosse or just some general racing? im gonna come either way just want to know it i need another set of burnning tires :D

It's an open track day. No drifting, no cones, no side-by-side racing.

[GREEN Rx8]

alright awsome thanks man

[GREEN Rx8]

are you allowed to have ride alongs?

[Brent]

yes, as long as they have a M2000/SA2000 helmet or better as well.

[GREEN Rx8]

would a motocross helmet be approved?? Or do i have to find a better one?

[MCarp22]

would a motocross helmet be approved?? Or do i have to find a better one?

It's gotta have a Snell rating. There should be a sticker inside the liner like this:

http://www.moto-dude.com/gsx1100g_images/pics.h4.jpg

[Fastech]

Mine definitely has a "Smell" rating too...:blink:

[GREEN Rx8]

anyone know if there are spots free still? and can you pay at the gate? this is what is keeping me from registering now :( itll be done late next week tho

[Jose-Aka-Pedro]

I just paid! Woohoo!

[MCarp22]

Update:

Looking forward to a great day at the track. Weather outlook looks to be good. We have spots open if anyone wants to sign up. We will be discussing some upcoming events and changes during the drivers meeting.

CENTRAL TIME
7am gates open/tech/sign in
8am SHARP Drivers Meeting
8:20am First run group (advanced,1st intermediate, 2nd Intermediate, Novice)
12noon Lunch
1pm hot track
4pm track cold.

If you are in the NOVICE class you must stay after driver meeting for morning orientation class. There will also be a 20 min class after lunch for the novices.

Make sure you print of your medical and tech sheet and bring it with you.

Spectators will have a $5 dollar gate fee to cover lunch for them. Drivers lunch is furnished. Please bring correct change.... ;)

[Jose-Aka-Pedro]

^^ Sweet! I can't wait. It's my first event.


How long are the runs? like 30min per group each time out or....

[MCarp22]

How long are the runs? like 30min per group each time out or....

based on the schedule, it looks like each run group will get 3 18 minute sessions in the morning and 3 15 minute sessions in the afternoon.

[Slikk]

Mike... Do spectators who will be riding along need to fill out any form other than the waiver at the gate?

[MCarp22]

I'd presume they only need to sign the waiver.

[FLATLINE]

anyone know if there are spots free still? and can you pay at the gate? this is what is keeping me from registering now :( itll be done late next week tho

register at the website and pay at the track. Id prefer to have it in advance.

[LasermanGT3]

that guy will drive the wheels off that car!

[Jose-Aka-Pedro]

I'm excited for tomm! Gonna be busy today, oil change, plugs, cleaning the car up etc...

[rhythmnsmoke]

I don't think it's very accurate. I'm shopping around for a dedicated gps track timer. My buddy had the ap on his IPhone and the readings would be way off sometimes.


Actually it's Dead on Accurate. Uses the phones GPS to track, just like any other GPS system out there.

[WynnS123]

Actually it's Dead on Accurate. Uses the phones GPS to track, just like any other GPS system out there.

Nope. The rate that an Iphone gps runs is not nearly as fast as a dedicated data logger. It's refresh rate is slower because well, it's a phone. While it can be accurate at a walking pace, it just can't keep up when you are hitting 130mph down the front strait. Sometimes it seemed pretty accurate, but a lot of the times it was obviously way off.

[WynnS123]

Even the Magellan GPS I have has a delay when I'm driving at regular speed. The rate it updates data is slow because they don't need to make it as fast as a data logger.

[Jose-Aka-Pedro]

I'm going to try it anyway, I still need to place over 40 markers on google maps on the track to help it be more accurate. But if your video taping the lap you can figure the lap time pretty damn close with a good video editer like adobe pro 2. But this being my first event I have realised I need to focus more on seat time and not even care about time, but on the other side times tell me if I'm learning thru the day

[DeftHand]

lots of new people...they gonna be sad next day when they need new tires ;)

[Jose-Aka-Pedro]

lol yeah, Mine are suppose to be 45,000 mile tires on normal conditions. lol

I'll be rotating after each run.

[rhythmnsmoke]

Nope. The rate that an Iphone gps runs is not nearly as fast as a dedicated data logger. It's refresh rate is slower because well, it's a phone. While it can be accurate at a walking pace, it just can't keep up when you are hitting 130mph down the front strait. Sometimes it seemed pretty accurate, but a lot of the times it was obviously way off.


This is not the Iphone. I use the Droid.

Here is why I say its spot on.

I ran Redline Time Attack last season and best time was 1:20.353.

I added Hankook RS2 tires, Coilovers and a Progress rear Swaybar.

The 1/23/10 event we had, I ran between low 1:20 to 1:19s with a best lap time of 1:18.074 all according to the Trackmaster App on my Motorola Droid. From what I have gathered from the reviews, the MPH is not always 100% accurate, but the ET is spot on.

I first tested the app on the street at cruising speeds of about 55-60mph. App was showing me traveling exactly 55-60mph. So based on my experience with it, it is spot on.

[rhythmnsmoke]

I'm going to try it anyway, I still need to place over 40 markers on google maps on the track to help it be more accurate. But if your video taping the lap you can figure the lap time pretty damn close with a good video editer like adobe pro 2. But this being my first event I have realised I need to focus more on seat time and not even care about time, but on the other side times tell me if I'm learning thru the day


I have about 48. Would you like a copy?

[silver350tn]

Wish the Miata was running better so I could run :(

[rhythmnsmoke]

I made these video from the last track day. Enjoy....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=II4RgEYvb3A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kj_G5pnr-6A

[WynnS123]

This is not the Iphone. I use the Droid.

Here is why I say its spot on.

I ran Redline Time Attack last season and best time was 1:20.353.

I added Hankook RS2 tires, Coilovers and a Progress rear Swaybar.

The 1/23/10 event we had, I ran between low 1:20 to 1:19s with a best lap time of 1:18.074 all according to the Trackmaster App on my Motorola Droid. From what I have gathered from the reviews, the MPH is not always 100% accurate, but the ET is spot on.

I first tested the app on the street at cruising speeds of about 55-60mph. App was showing me traveling exactly 55-60mph. So based on my experience with it, it is spot on.

:thumbup: I'm sure the Droid does a much better job. I don't know what was going on with my friend's Iphone. His lap times were all over the place.

[Herbert]

Hey Wynn, I'm pretty sure that was you in the s2k on 840 racing that Expedition just past NSS.







That was me in the Expedition, I was just trying to see if it was you, just as I got close to your door you took off!
:D hope you all had fun!

[MCarp22]

I had an awesome time. Did anyone get any photos / videos?

I had a good laugh when Jose gave me a point-by on the front straight, I was on it 100% and the little 1.6 just didn't have enough power to get around the Audi.

[Jose-Aka-Pedro]

Lol man sorry about that, I gave point and was like, huh? Look back and your waving me to keep going. You had me in the corners, sorry about that I shoulda just slowed down and let you pass. I'm very happy with how my 4,200 lbs audi did with only 255hp, I ran a 1:22.464. This was my first event too! I need another car, it was rough on the audi, and my stock pads didn't like hard braking at 115 mph, track pads are my first buy! I think id shave a second or two with good pads, I HAD SO MUCH FUN!

[autoxDC2]

HPDE's are NOT about racing and timing yourself. They are about learning to drive your car and develop your skills. Too many people here talking about lap times and it is only their 1st or 2nd time out.

The only thing needed for HPDE's are good brake pads (Hawk HP+) and some good tires with tread on them. Doesn't have to be R compounds or anything.

Anyways, where are all the pictures?!

[MCarp22]

At this point i'm thinking "boy, i hope he can hear my intake or something"

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/neonmike22/Meotter2/meotter3610-2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/neonmike22/Meotter2/meotter3610-3.jpg

He let me pass shortly after that. :)

[rhythmnsmoke]

Awesome day, Awesome Time. I think I will run the full day next time instead of volunteering for half. I got to put these Kuhmo's thru some real paces.

[ToXIc]

no love for t3h bikes?!?!?

[Jose-Aka-Pedro]

I used my timing t help me learn, just one of the tools. From the start to the end of tbhe day there was a huge difference, fifteen soconds. I learned my lines, and learned what worked for me. And what didn't, brake pads are the first thing I'm doing, I came off at 115mph into turn one and my pads faded and I had nothing, the rest of the day I pumped them to keep them cool.

[sigurd]

Had a good time too. 5 laps was about all my hps's wanted, but I feel that a full trackday is in my near future. Just got to get the suby off the daily driver program and thats coming soon.

Oh and sorry about passing on the back straight it was all bob's fault lol. (actually I forgot too but he was yelling GO GO GO)

I almost lost it once but kept it under control. Bob did loop it in the same place later that day. I asked him if he was sending the speedway a bill for mowing the grass.

[Big_shannon]

here are some pics of me that somebody sent me..
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[WynnS123]

Hey Wynn, I'm pretty sure that was you in the s2k on 840 racing that Expedition just past NSS.







That was me in the Expedition, I was just trying to see if it was you, just as I got close to your door you took off!
:D hope you all had fun!

We were racing? :lol: It was probably me. Was it silverstone with black wheels?

[Herbert]

Yep it was you then. No not at all, I had sped up to see if it was you, and just as I caught up, you took off!

I pick up our new '96 m3 with no sunroof tomorrow!!!!!! Stoked!!!!!

[Jose-Aka-Pedro]

It's so awesome being on the track and not being behind the camera for once.
Now I realize just how much the drivers want pics of their cars.
Im wanting all I can get, lol and I'm sure I have over 100 Pics of me.

Heres one for now.

Me and the white cobra were about even aside from the straight were he pulled away, lol with 600+hp he better pull away! me and the yellow mustang and blue vett were all almost dead even around the track. and the lotus had to give me a point by. :P

Now, Let it be known I'm not comparing these cars for racing matters, I'm comparing by car HP and car weight and car dynamics
vs mine. Lets face it, I'm driving a 4,200 lb family car that has 255 hp V6, I'm just very happy with how I did, and fast I was learning and
I know I have a million miles to go but i'm learning. It's just so much fun!

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j58/bsowde/Events/3-6-10_Track%20Day/track149.jpg

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j58/bsowde/Events/3-6-10_Track%20Day/track150.jpg

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j58/bsowde/Events/3-6-10_Track%20Day/track152.jpg

Heres a TON of pictures of me, I just can't justify paying the $8.75 for each digital download.

But I love em! I might buy a couple.

[speed]

Jeez that's a big line of cars on that track. It's tough to drive fast when you're sitting in a traffic jam.

[rhythmnsmoke]

Jeez that's a big line of cars on that track. It's tough to drive fast when you're sitting in a traffic jam.

To be honest, its really not bad at all. It depends on what group you run in. This track day over half of the racers were all Novice. I mean there were a LOT of novice this time around. And if you are novice, you wont be going that fast anyway.