HPDE - 7/11/09 - $175 - Harris Hill Road, San Marcos, TX - LotusTalk

Driftaholic · 06-10-2009, 08:06 AM

Greetings,

Harris Hill Road will have its first HPDE on July 11, 2009. If you are interested, please sign up ASAP at ClubRegistration.net. You will need to create an account first to get the "All Events" or "Drivers Education" registration button/link.

If you are not interested, re-consider. H2R is a great track to safely exercise your Lotus and sharpen your performance driving skills.

Let me know if you have any questions, or contact Eric directly @ H2R, 512-692-7190 (Austin), 210-807-4570 (San Antonio), or Harris Hill Road

...m... · 06-10-2009, 09:12 AM

...harris hill road is great fun; if i weren't bunkered down for the summer on a very restricted budget i'd be all over this event...

...those of you who can afford it, do - you'll love it...

mrcarcrazy · 06-10-2009, 11:21 AM

DAMNIT. I'll be there (well in San Antonio) 7/6-7/9....

Doghouse · 06-10-2009, 07:37 PM

I'm flattered that they'd include one of my early runs at H2R as a video. Looking at the line I was driving CCW around the track is embarrassing.

I was out there last weekend and ran 1:36 lap times in my 99 Miata, both CW and CCW. There is likely 3-4 more seconds to be gained with a little coaching. In the Lotus (i.e. about 100 hp more power) I'm sure I could drop that time by 3-4 seconds.

Of course the master of driving H2R in a Lotus is Prof. Chili. He can lay down some seriously fast laps times. If you want to see how to run H2R, check out his videos and ignore mine.

If you own a Lotus Elise or Exige you owe it to yourself and your car to drive this track at least once. It is seriously that much fun. The track is relatively easy to learn, but hard to master.

christsay · 06-11-2009, 08:49 AM

I'm in. Anyone have any recommendations on a place to pick up a helmet?

Any in town (Austin) options?

-chris

geezer · 06-11-2009, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by christsay

I'm in. Anyone have any recommendations on a place to pick up a helmet?

Any in town (Austin) options?

-chris

Soulspeed in Austin has some Zamp (?) helmets - very reasonable. If you want something a little nicer you can head down to the Simpson Racing factory store in New Braunfels.

I'll probably be there with something that day. MX5, Exige... or something new?

RichS · 06-11-2009, 10:35 AM

I'll be there as an instructor.

...m... · 06-11-2009, 10:45 AM

...bear in mind that simpson's factory store is only open weekdays during business hours - it took me a couple of tries to successfully make my way inside, but their personal service was great...

Alphonse · 06-11-2009, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geezer

Soulspeed in Austin has some Zamp (?) helmets - very reasonable. If you want something a little nicer you can head down to the Simpson Racing factory store in New Braunfels.

I'll probably be there with something that day. MX5, Exige... or something new?

You are such the tease!

chotto · 06-11-2009, 12:36 PM

2-11....?

geezer · 06-11-2009, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by chotto

2-11....?

I honestly don't know yet. I'm looking at a few things

Not sure I can get anything done by the 11th though.

Doghouse · 06-11-2009, 08:55 PM

For those who have not been to H2R, here are two videos that I took this past weekend. Lap times are decent (CW - 1:36.0 and CCW - 1:36.8) for a '99 Miata, but certainly not track records.

YouTube - Harris Hill Road, TX - Clockwise

YouTube - Harris Hill Road, TX - Counter Clockwise

Go search Youtube for more.

So that ya'll non-members get a chance to drive this course, I'll likely not sign-up. Go have fun with your car at this track!

BTW, if your are thinking about membership this is a pretty normal Sunday at H2R. Minimal traffic and as much seat time as you can handle.

Chili Red · 06-13-2009, 09:20 AM

Ill be there as well....

Should be fun.

TheTurk · 06-23-2009, 08:59 AM

All,

I'm a new member who happened upon your forum while looking for a good HPDE near Houston. I'm not a lotus owner but I'm definitely a fan.

How would you guys feel about a 2004 GTO, a 2001 M3, a Dinan'ed 2002 M5, and maybe Mini / GTI / S4 type of crowd joining in for this event? Most of us have autocrossed but track days sound like a blast...

xtn · 06-23-2009, 09:19 AM

TheTurk -

I'm sure they would love to have you and your friends there. It is not intended to be a Lotus-only event.

But I'm surprised they are billing it as their first HPDE...?

xtn

jasperw4 · 06-23-2009, 09:32 AM

They're actually organizing it themselves as opposed to renting the track to an outside group.

Chili Red · 06-23-2009, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasperw4

They're actually organizing it themselves as opposed to renting the track to an outside group.

Yup... They have also pulled from their more experienced members for instructors. I believe there are 5 lotus guys instructing at the event. Should be fun.

Houston Lotus · 06-23-2009, 11:34 AM

This is video from my first track event at Harris Hill Road. The track was wet all day so I could not really get a fast lap time in. It is great track BTW.

Driftaholic · 06-23-2009, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheTurk

All,

I'm a new member who happened upon your forum while looking for a good HPDE near Houston. I'm not a lotus owner but I'm definitely a fan.

How would you guys feel about a 2004 GTO, a 2001 M3, a Dinan'ed 2002 M5, and maybe Mini / GTI / S4 type of crowd joining in for this event? Most of us have autocrossed but track days sound like a blast...

All are welcome. Check with the track. I think this event may be full by now.

TheTurk · 06-23-2009, 01:41 PM

If it's full, expect a big black GTO to come snarling it's way around the track at a future event instead of this one.

After learning to drive in the canyons and back roads of Northern California, Houston's dismal concrete, 90 degree turns, and oblivious traffic are getting very, very old. I noticed that Harris Hill does motorcycles too, that's another thing I'll have to try out there...

Thanks for the welcome folks, nice to know there are other folks around here interested in something other than drag racing and big spoilers...

06-10-2009, 08:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
Driftaholic www.SanAntonioDrift.com Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 73	HPDE - 7/11/09 - $175 - Harris Hill Road, San Marcos, TX Greetings, Harris Hill Road will have its first HPDE on July 11, 2009. If you are interested, please sign up ASAP at ClubRegistration.net. You will need to create an account first to get the "All Events" or "Drivers Education" registration button/link. If you are not interested, re-consider. H2R is a great track to safely exercise your Lotus and sharpen your performance driving skills. Let me know if you have any questions, or contact Eric directly @ H2R, 512-692-7190 (Austin), 210-807-4570 (San Antonio), or Harris Hill Road <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/9gJZ1UVF1so&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/9gJZ1UVF1so&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/jRZzyVLZ0kA&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/jRZzyVLZ0kA&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/DNW47LTjEN0&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/DNW47LTjEN0&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Cy_jXLsRc_Y&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Cy_jXLsRc_Y&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/B8Z6V5gNZEw&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/B8Z6V5gNZEw&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> <object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/rPQkeRdpNxk&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/rPQkeRdpNxk&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object> __________________ 05 Elise 93 NSX 03 Z4 (Drift Toy)

06-10-2009, 09:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
...m... Denuo Volatilis Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,714	...harris hill road is great fun; if i weren't bunkered down for the summer on a very restricted budget i'd be all over this event... ...those of you who can afford it, do - you'll love it... __________________ 2005 Federal Elise \| Touring \| Storm Titanium ...73,000 miles and aging beautifully... 2000 New Beetle \| Turbo \| Reflex Silver ...107,000 miles of steadfast service...

06-10-2009, 11:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
mrcarcrazy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 689	DAMNIT. I'll be there (well in San Antonio) 7/6-7/9.... __________________ 2005 Magnetic Blue Elise - "the Lotus" (original I know) 2001 Jeep Wrangler - "soul crusher". If you dont GET it after you drive it, then you dont GET it - serpent

06-10-2009, 07:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
Doghouse Undercover Miata Driver Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 433	Flattered, but... I'm flattered that they'd include one of my early runs at H2R as a video. Looking at the line I was driving CCW around the track is embarrassing. I was out there last weekend and ran 1:36 lap times in my 99 Miata, both CW and CCW. There is likely 3-4 more seconds to be gained with a little coaching. In the Lotus (i.e. about 100 hp more power) I'm sure I could drop that time by 3-4 seconds. Of course the master of driving H2R in a Lotus is Prof. Chili. He can lay down some seriously fast laps times. If you want to see how to run H2R, check out his videos and ignore mine. If you own a Lotus Elise or Exige you owe it to yourself and your car to drive this track at least once. It is seriously that much fun. The track is relatively easy to learn, but hard to master. __________________ From the Doghouse >>>>>>>>>> 2007 Exige S - Arctic Silver w/ Black racing stripes (Long live the garage queen!) '99 'track rat' Miata - Jade green with black stripes. (Drive it till it drops, it's a Miata!)

06-11-2009, 10:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
RichS No, it's only an N/A Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,285	I'll be there as an instructor. __________________ Useful links to vendors removed at Nadeem's request. "Nice avatar by the way, I doubt Colin Chapman would have followed the herd as I have seen many here do. --Nadeem"

06-11-2009, 08:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
christsay cog Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: austin, tx Posts: 26	I'm in. Anyone have any recommendations on a place to pick up a helmet? Any in town (Austin) options? -chris

06-11-2009, 10:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
...m... Denuo Volatilis Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,714	...bear in mind that simpson's factory store is only open weekdays during business hours - it took me a couple of tries to successfully make my way inside, but their personal service was great... __________________ 2005 Federal Elise \| Touring \| Storm Titanium ...73,000 miles and aging beautifully... 2000 New Beetle \| Turbo \| Reflex Silver ...107,000 miles of steadfast service...

06-11-2009, 12:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
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06-13-2009, 09:20 AM	#13 (permalink)
Chili Red Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 2,197	Ill be there as well.... Should be fun. __________________ 2007 Exige S - Chili Red 2009 Mini Cooper S - Chili Red Gotham 265, Nitron Sport Pro, Moroso oil pan, RTVBrace, Volk CE28N/R888, Cup Wheels/A048, 2Bular Ultra 4", Rapfix II w/ Sparco P300, S111 CF Splitter, Ultradiscs, Pagid RS42, V-Force Harness Bar, Schroth PROFI II, Fire Extinguisher, Folding Tow Hook, Odyssey PC680, re-ENFORCER, LLumar 30% tint, Traqmate, DashDAQ, Chasecam, Alpine IVA-D100 w/ Backup Camera.

06-23-2009, 08:59 AM	#14 (permalink)
TheTurk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 4	All, I'm a new member who happened upon your forum while looking for a good HPDE near Houston. I'm not a lotus owner but I'm definitely a fan. How would you guys feel about a 2004 GTO, a 2001 M3, a Dinan'ed 2002 M5, and maybe Mini / GTI / S4 type of crowd joining in for this event? Most of us have autocrossed but track days sound like a blast...

06-23-2009, 09:19 AM	#15 (permalink)
xtn McLareghini Bugatterrari Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,841	TheTurk - I'm sure they would love to have you and your friends there. It is not intended to be a Lotus-only event. But I'm surprised they are billing it as their first HPDE...? xtn __________________ 2006 McLareghini Bugatterrari, Storm Titanium... <mods> installed: air horn, Scroth 4-point ASM harnesses, Sector111 halon extinguisher and mounting bracket, Von Hep exhaust and rear panel delete, Pagid brake pads, red Volks CE28n wheels, Toyo RA-1 tires, Nitron SA coilovers, Sector111 (WorksBell) quick-disconnect steering wheel kit. awaiting installation: Scroth "pull-up" lap belts, Sector111 RTD Brace, Tony's heater bypass mod, and dropped steering rack mounting plates. </mods>

06-23-2009, 09:32 AM	#16 (permalink)
jasperw4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 260	They're actually organizing it themselves as opposed to renting the track to an outside group.

06-23-2009, 11:34 AM	#18 (permalink)
Houston Lotus Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 152	This is video from my first track event at Harris Hill Road. The track was wet all day so I could not really get a fast lap time in. It is great track BTW. <object width="400" height="300"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=3929284&server=vimeo.com &show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portr ait=0&color=00ADEF&fullscreen=1" /><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=3929284&server=vimeo.com &show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portr ait=0&color=00ADEF&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="300"></embed></object><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/3929284">Harris Hill Road March 27, 2009.</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/alexbrownracing">Alex Brown Racing (VimeoChannel)</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p><p> - Alex Brown Racing</p> __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise (stock) http://www.alexbrownracing.net 2002 BMW Z3 (stock) http://alexbrownracing.blogspot.com 2004 BMW E46 M3 http://www.vimeo.com/alexbrownracing 2009 Nissan Armada LE http://www.tmgracer.com/team.php 2008 Tony Kart EVXX - Alex Brown Racing 2007 Stohr Formula 1000 (FB). SCCA/NASA Race Licensed Driver. (3 Class (FB) Race Wins)

06-23-2009, 01:41 PM	#20 (permalink)
TheTurk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 4	If it's full, expect a big black GTO to come snarling it's way around the track at a future event instead of this one. After learning to drive in the canyons and back roads of Northern California, Houston's dismal concrete, 90 degree turns, and oblivious traffic are getting very, very old. I noticed that Harris Hill does motorcycles too, that's another thing I'll have to try out there... Thanks for the welcome folks, nice to know there are other folks around here interested in something other than drag racing and big spoilers...

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