jan 22 open track day at NSS

[GREEN Rx8]

i would really like to do this. ive never done an open track day before so how bad does it eat up tires/brakes etc etc.

link for more info:
http://tracksunlimited.net/events/jan2011nsh/

[Brent]

Relative to AutoX... significantly more. Street tires and your normal brake pads that you use for AutoX should be fine. I believe 5mm is the limit for your brake pads, just make sure you have plenty of pad. All my RX-8 buddies normally get several events out of brake pads running R Compound tires. The concrete on the oval is very abrasive and wears tires(you aren't going to wear out your tires by any means in a weekend). On the flip side, it grips well.

NSS is more like doing 3/4 oval, and a larger AutoX(infield road course) so it shouldn't be anything to hard to pick up on.

[GREEN Rx8]

hmm sounds alot less intimidating now haha.

[reddozen]

If only it wasn't $200... I'll just wait for SCCA next year. I really need new struts.

[Mitch Detailed]

The concrete on the oval is very abrasive and wears tires(you aren't going to wear out your tires by any means in a weekend). On the flip side, it grips well.

reason IRL wont run at NSS anymore lol

[GREEN Rx8]

If only it wasn't $200... I'll just wait for SCCA next year. I really need new struts.

uh o them sprint springs mess them up? lol. i hope to be on koni yellows by next year. or by this event

[reddozen]

uh o them sprint springs mess them up? lol. i hope to be on koni yellows by next year. or by this event

nope, but they'll need to be replaced by this time next year. getting tokiko D specs.

[venom_5]

ffffffffffffuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu i need to get my car ready for this

also, whoever is worried about tire/brake wear on an HPDE day at NSS shouldnt be ... i ran it with my junk pads and all-seasons and couldnt tell a difference when the day was over. if you're running something with like 40 treadwear however, then there might be an issue - but anything reasonable will be fine.

[dakar318]

yea i ran here in my wrx wagon during the import alliance event. HP+ pads and dunlop star specs, on stock suspension the tire wear sucked.... mainly cause id just flick it into turn 1 doing 90! lol was fun tho

depending on how cold it is id like to bring out the locost

[DeftHand]

fun stuff. definitely a great learning track.

[1126eclipse]

I wouldn't mind doing this.. my car would fail though on the stretch being its slower then a grandma's wheel chair. Might still consider it though to get the feel of it.

[Jose-Aka-Pedro]

I ran my Audi here last year... Got in 48 laps through out the day.
Must have Street/track pads over stock pads imho...
I mean sure I can run again, but that was my biggest hold back the entire day...
Coming into turn 1 at 118mph, Not braking until after the transition put my factory pads to the test...

Also, I was running new Michelin Pilot Sport Plus Tires.... It tore em up pretty bad... 245/40/18

(Still running them a year later)

Best time was 1:23

Edit: Wow, 2 days... Twice the track time.... For $200? Lol I think we spent $200 for one day.....
It's def a good deal. I know all together I spent $400 that day including Gas, Oil change/maintenance etc....

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs766.snc4/66635_1395399214250_1510290100_30816012_4477618_n. jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs838.snc4/69807_1395400014270_1510290100_30816013_8323286_n. jpg

[GREEN Rx8]

wait. its a two day event? it dosent say that anywhere?

[Jose-Aka-Pedro]

oops sry lol

[shifty35]

I ran my Audi here last year... Got in 48 laps through out the day.
Must have Street/track pads over stock pads imho...
I mean sure I can run again, but that was my biggest hold back the entire day...
Coming into turn 1 at 118mph, Not braking until after the transition put my factory pads to the test...

Your car is a fat pig though. :rofl:

[BURN UNIT]

There is nothing to be worried about, when it comes to NSS. It's an easy track, and forgiving. That's not to be said about the surface, though, as I managed to run through some runoff Hoosiers pretty quickly over a weekend, but they were used, and they weren't broken in at all, prior to me getting ahold of them.

NSS is a fun track - go out and have a blast, as it won't wear you out, or your car.

[sweetdee]

I would love to participate but the miata will probably be down at that time. But on a brighter note, I know what a certain someone is getting for x mas now lol

Sent from my thingy do using a thingama bob.

[GREEN Rx8]

well im getting ready to register. first i gotta get a helmet. im pumped

[venom_5]

... making a parts list right now. Car still needs a new MAF (im borrowing currently), brake pads+rotors+rear calipers, new rear tires + balancing, new spark plugs, knock sensor [damn you CEL], and just some TLC :(

[MCarp22]

We'll see if we get decent weather like last year. This will be a good event to finish off what's left of my tires.

[sweetdee]

Lenny, let me know if you need any parts.

Sent from my thingy do using a thingama bob.

[Juggernaut]

thinking about it, kinda pricey though

[WynnS123]

Seat time is the best "mod" you can do. See you guys out there!

[DumpedDuce]

Fuck me not having any Damn extea money to do an event. That's what is always holding me.back from.track.events idk whats up with all those periods my phone put in there and too lazy.to fix it.

[autoxDC2]

I should see everyone out there.

[GREEN Rx8]

whats the rules on spectators? some of my family may be in town and they will want to come watch im sure. is it free or is there a cover? or is it allowed at all?

[MCarp22]

Last year they were charging admission (like $5) for specators so that they could serve pizza. Not sure if they're still doing that or not.

[jinxcat555]

Seat time is the best "mod" you can do. See you guys out there!

Did you sign up to instruct Wynn? I might join you

[WynnS123]

Did you sign up to instruct Wynn? I might join you

Not sure what I'm doing yet. I usually help them run the event, so I'll do whatever they need.

[rhythmnsmoke]

I hope to be there.

[Jdavenport]

NSS is a good track for newbs. The two places where you are going the fastest, both have great run-off (just blow through the cones and around the high bank). It's not real hard on brakes, but high HP cars can test brake pads pretty well.

As far as tires, it can be a mean SOB. But once again that is related to HP and the type of tire. Lower hp and higher treadwear tires should not wear too badly.

I'm probably on Hiatus till March or so. Need front rotors, fresh front pads and got some other stuff I want to address on the car before another summer of HPDE madness.

[cell172]

I'll definitely be there to watch. I'm really considering entering too.

[topdog]

hope to put my civic back together for that event if not will bring the chumpcar out and play with that...
I love turn 1, enter at 127+mph late brake hard on gas, back on brakes take turn 2 on 3 wheels...ohh yeah might be a new b track but as Wynn said seat time is seat time

[bramagedained]

Wonder if I'll be back from Astan and done with reintegration by then.

[Eunos735]

If I can figure something out on tires I might do this. I'm not running my A6's but I have a set of R6's in Knoxville. Just need to come up with something to put them on.

[Eunos735]

OK. I just got the 225 Hoosier R6's on the way. I was wanting to flip the 275 A6's on the rims to try and get a another couple events out of them. So I think I'll just throw the 225 R6's on the 15x9's for this event. See you all there.

[GREEN Rx8]

im thinking about buying this... imputs?? im more fond of the open face style for sure so if you know of anything cheaper or better just let me know. im going to be running novice and the helmet requirements are for an m rated. soo this is better than that right? i dont really know much about the ratings.. fill me in

http://soloracer.com/pyroopenfacesa.html

[MCarp22]

That would be a good starter helmet. You can't really get a SA helmet for cheaper than that. I believe the SA rating deals with additional testing for fireproofing and multiple impacts.

[slow_2v]

i've photographed cars running at NSS during events during the summer, and have only gone around the track a few times myself...i think i'll have to test out my GT on there...good thing im ordering a carp load of suspension upgrades because all i have now is a stupid strut tower brace, and a lowered car...waiting now on some subframe connectors :loco:

at least ill have an excuse to throw my nitto 555's back on my spare wheels to wear them out finally

[Brent]

im thinking about buying this... imputs?? im more fond of the open face style for sure so if you know of anything cheaper or better just let me know. im going to be running novice and the helmet requirements are for an m rated. soo this is better than that right? i dont really know much about the ratings.. fill me in

http://soloracer.com/pyroopenfacesa.html


As mentioned, not a bad starter helmet. I personally would not get on track with an open face helmet... I'm more fond of my face. I'm still guilty of keeping my visor up from time to time, and I have taken debris in the face(once a direct shot in the eye, very lucky there was no permanent damage) as a consequence. As much as we spend in modifications on our cars, our life is still worth more(most of us anyways :D). However, the first place we decide to skimp is safety equipment for most of us. The most important and core safety mod IMO is the helmet. I would get the best bang for the buck helmet you can afford if this is something you are going to do on a regular basis. Even with the proper safety equipment, shit can still happen, but you greatly reduce your risk by having it. The SA2010 helmets are just now coming out. That means a couple of things:

1. You can get a SA2010 helmet that will last you many many years.
2. You can buy a SA2005 helmet at a highly discounted rate that will last you 5 years, at which point it's prob. time for a new helmet anyways due to standard wear and tear from general use.

[ELI]

just signed up today...see yall there

[autoxDC2]

damn Eli, this should be a fun even if everyone shows up and we get some nice weather.

One tip of advice for everyone talking about ordering parts for their car: Don't bother. Seat time, seat time, seat time! Very important. All those mods you do are not going to help you if you don't know how to drive your car or know what it is capable of.

Spend the money on a helmet and track time. You'll be much happier.

I'll see everyone out there.

[ELI]

Cant wait....I printed off the tech sheet so I can be prepared.

[Darkslide74]

what a good company to get a helmet from?

[autoxDC2]

bell, hjc, sparco, arai

[Eunos735]

http://www.racerwholesale.com/

[venom_5]

since im looking for a job now, and my bank account is looking pretty weak, i dont think im gonna make this unless a christmas miracle happens :(

[MCarp22]

since im looking for a job now, and my bank account is looking pretty weak, i dont think im gonna make this unless a christmas miracle happens :(

You could do flagging and run a half day.

[venom_5]

the entry fee is the least of my problems haha, ive got a leaking caliper, two bald rear tires, and almost no front pads that i have to take care of before i could consider running ... im gonna keep trying tho, its only december!

[cell172]

What do I have to do to volunteer. I probably wont be able to run but I'd like to help.

[GREEN Rx8]

^ talk to wynn... he should be able to help you out

[GREEN Rx8]

registered.

[topdog]

pulled the B out and working on the K hop to get it done and test some new parts out..

[GREEN Rx8]

just ordered tokico D-spec to break in at this event :D

[WynnS123]

pulled the B out and working on the K hop to get it done and test some new parts out..

The K will only help you to be less slow....

[DeftHand]

^haha

[topdog]

The K will only help you to be less slow....



have to find a way to go slower so you can keep up

[GREEN Rx8]

burned....

[WynnS123]

Oooooh, SnAP!

[GREEN Rx8]

so if anyone has an extra helmet please please bring it or pm me and let me know if its ok to use said extra helmet. i would buy one or bring mine but for those of you who have seen my helmet you will agree that it probly wont pass tech... and im now brooke due to new suspension... worth it.

[FLATLINE]

check out the new web page. www.tracksunlimited.net

We will be the first to have a track day at the new Atlanta MotorSport Park track!!!

Green.. We have a few loaners what size do you need?

later mp

[GREEN Rx8]

medium. but i think i have one to borrow already. either way its good to know that loaner helmets will be there if needed

[GTRracing]

Guys, new to your forum but been hitting the road courses for a few years. I'll be there with Tracks Unlimited and will be bringing my Nissan GT-R and possibly my Noble M400 as well. Here's a video of my Noble at Nashville SS a couple of years ago: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lIN9Ux3_zQ

Hope all you guys can make the event. It will be a blast!

[GREEN Rx8]

that will be alot of fun to watch!! new struts are installed and ready for some abuse. 11 days from now! get ready!!

[bsyeth]

getting close... come on Sunshine!

[autoxDC2]

Fingers crossed and praying for sun and some warm"er" weather.

[1126eclipse]

Hope the weather works this weekend.. im kinda excited to watch.. hope my car is ready for the summertime.

[autoxDC2]

Too many spectators. Its a lot more fun to run it then watch it.

[FLATLINE]

TRACKS UNLIMITED
Event Schedule
Nashville Superspeedway
January 22, 2011


Start End Description Classroom

FRIDAY
5:00PM 7:00PM Early Registration & Tech Inspection

SATURDAY
6:30am Registration & Tech Inspection; Have Tech Sheet completed
7:20am 7:45am Mandory Drivers & Instructors Meeting; Registration CLOSED
8:00am 8:20am Warm Up -- All Drivers (Green with Instructors)
8:20am 8:45am RED
8:45am 9:10am BLUE
9:10am 9:35am GREEN
9:35am 10:00am RED
10:00am 10:25am BLUE
10:25am 10:50am GREEN
11:00am 12:00pm Lunch -- Quiet Hour
12:00pm 12:20pm Parade Laps
12:20pm 12:45pm RED
12:45pm 1:10pm BLUE
1:10pm 1:35pm GREEN
1:35pm 2:00pm RED
2:00pm 2:25pm BLUE
2:25pm 2:50pm GREEN
3:00pm 5:00pm "UNLIMITED" HOUR!! All drivers
Green on track with Instructors; Blue Passing Rules

[cell172]

Will it cost anything to watch?

[MCarp22]

*squints* So red / green / blue. Which group is which? I see some of the groups are combined, what's going on there?

[FLATLINE]

*squints* So red / green / blue. Which group is which? I see some of the groups are combined, what's going on there?


typo... fixed it:hsdance:

[DeftHand]

Red = Expert
Blue = Intermediate
Green = Novice

[bsyeth]

Will it cost anything to watch?

I beleive its still Free to watch.
Usually it depends on the club hosting the event though.

[FLATLINE]

free

[DeftHand]

Tomorrow (Jan. 21st) is the last day to get your setup corner balanced for $50 OFF. (Will take off an additional $25 due to weather!) That means your car's weight is distributed as perfect as possible for only $125!

[GTRracing]

Once again Nashville was hit with another ice and snow storm today, leaving Nashville Superspeedway coated with a sheet of ice and covered with snow. Given the fact that temperatures will remain below freezing all day today and will just barely rise above freezing later in the day on Saturday, management at Nashville Superspeedway required that we cancel the event scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday 22.

The good news is that we have rescheduled the event for just two weeks later, Saturday, February 5th. If you were already registered for the January 22nd event then you will be automatically registered for the February 5th event. In the event that you have a scheduling conflict with Feb 5th, please contact us prior to Feb 5th and we will provide a $199 credit that can be used at our next event at the new Atlanta Motorsports Park on the weekend of May 21-22.

If you had wanted to attend the event at Nashville Superspeedway on Jan 22 but were unable to, the ice and snow storm could be a real blessing in disguise for you. While we have a good number registered for Nashville that will be transferred to the new Feb 5th date, we can still accommodate a few more drivers. Go here to join us for an exciting, speed filled day at the track on Feb 5th: http://tracksunlimited.net/

If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us at info@tracksunlimited.net