New Jersey Motorsports Park (aka Thunderbolt Raceway) - LotusTalk

Jimbo · 04-18-2005, 09:52 PM

http://www.njmotorsportspark.com/

Does everyone in the area know about this upcoming facility?

It looks like it will be pretty nice. And close for a lot of us.

-Jim

frankk · 04-19-2005, 09:41 AM

That will be great. Wonder what will finish first, Millville or the road course at Old Bridge.

Raceway Park

a squared · 04-24-2005, 02:28 PM

If you can afford the Alpine Signature membership fee it's very good. The Associate membership is pretty lame, "Includes Eight (8) Driver-Days on the Road Course Per Season".

Signature Membership Initiation Fee: $3,000 One-Time Fee
Signature Membership Deposit: $30,000 One-Time, 75% Refundable Deposit
Signature Membership Annual Dues: $4,000 Per Season

Associate Membership Fee: $5,000 One-Time Fee
Associate Membership Annual Dues: $1,500 Per Season

I believe they are still looking for investors too.

Kramer · 01-29-2008, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MyElise

If any of us live long enough.

Web site says June 2008. Anyone know anything more about this place (that's not on their Web site I guess). What's the word on the street?

[See, I used the search function

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On a separate note, is there an equivalent to something like the Nurburgring in the Northeast where you can pay a fee and they space out runs for the public?

borat · 01-29-2008, 06:48 PM

Heard an interesting rumor from a friend in SCCA. Summit Point may close and turn in to a federal training facility only. That would mean that MARRS and other events now at Summit would move to Thunderbolt.

LMM · 01-29-2008, 06:56 PM

PDA is having an HPDE at Thunderbolt on Aug 5-6 and another one on Oct 15th. They also scheduled an HPDE at the Lightning course on Oct 16th and a couple more events at this track in November. Check out their schedule:

http://www.pdadrivingschool.com/inde...id=36&Itemid=1

Can't wait,
LMM

EliseAtLeast · 01-30-2008, 06:41 AM

Forget about the road course at Englishtown. Even if they open it, its more like a go kart course. NJMP is the real deal and will be open around June. There is already a full schedule of events for it.

BruceB · 03-03-2008, 04:35 PM

I went to a car event over the weekend and the marketing director from Thunderbolt made a presentation. Both road courses look very nice. They have big plans spread out over 3 phases. First phase opens in June. Later phases include trackside condos, larger event garages, etc. Personal memberships have a $10,000 initiation and $2,500 fee/year. Too steep for me. Of course if I sold the Elise.......now that wouldn't make any sense would it?
Bruce

mikelr · 03-03-2008, 04:45 PM

Hey,
Don't forget about the Monticello Motor Club,that's opening at the end of July.
PDA should have a date on the schedule for the fall.

2MCHPWR · 04-27-2008, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikelr

Hey,
Don't forget about the Monticello Motor Club,that's opening at the end of July.
PDA should have a date on the schedule for the fall.

PDA has confirmed two fall dates at the new Monticello Motor Club track- September 26 and October 24

exarkun1178 · 04-28-2008, 05:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EliseAtLeast

Forget about the road course at Englishtown. Even if they open it, its more like a go kart course. NJMP is the real deal and will be open around June. There is already a full schedule of events for it.

hey? you got a new car? congrats

exarkun1178 · 04-28-2008, 05:43 AM

leo is holding a drive and walk through of the park i think in may? maybe atwell can comment?

glb · 04-28-2008, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by exarkun1178

leo is holding a drive and walk through of the park i think in may? maybe atwell can comment?

That was canceled, may be rescheduled.

lotusenthusiats.org

carbuff · 04-28-2008, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by exarkun1178

LEO is holding a drive and walk through of the park i think in may? maybe Atwell can comment?

Yes, we HAD planned to visit NJMSP last weekend, but got put on HOLD because they didn't want "civilians" messing with/delaying the construction workers.

<dream sequence="" #1="">== DREAM SEQUENCE #1 ==

*Elise Owner* Hey buddy, is that heavy ol' earthmover any good in the corners?
*Burly Construction Dude* If you got your pink slip, we can find out! GRRR.

<dream sequence="" ends="" with="" a="" start="">

So, we are considering letting the dust settle and visiting the facility in August during a planned SVRA meet. Kyle Kaulback of PALS will be racing his Lotus that day. We are considering a tent and having a cookout.

<dream sequence="" #2="">== DREAM SEQUENCE #2 ==

*Race Spectator*: Hey that new Lotus is HOT!
*Exige Owner* If you think this is hot, check out my Charcoal!

<groan> == GROAN ==

Stay Tuned!

</groan></dream></dream></dream>

exarkun1178 · 04-28-2008, 07:30 AM

well that sucks!

EliseAtLeast · 04-28-2008, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by exarkun1178

hey? you got a new car? congrats

Thanks. Now I just have to get thru break in.

Bavarian Motorist · 04-28-2008, 08:16 AM

I am registered for a track day there in August.

MB SC Elise · 04-28-2008, 08:44 AM

Tuesday, August 26th (Lightning Raceway)

Wednesday, September 17th (Thunderbolt Raceway)

I'm going to try to attend both.

Here's the 2008 SCDA HPDE schedule:

SCDA - 2007 Schedule of Events

MB SC Elise · 04-28-2008, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MB SC Elise

Here's the 2008 SCDA HPDE schedule:

SCDA - 2007 Schedule of Events

FYI, the link says 2007 but is actually this year's schedule.

'Nova · 06-06-2008, 06:22 AM

I'm coordinating an event there on Oct 21 & 22 for the Audi Club. You are all welcome to attend however you would need to join the club as an associate member due to our insurance policy. The cost will be $375 + $44/yr membership for 2 days.

04-18-2005, 09:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jimbo Kaidan Autosport Join Date: May 2004 Location: Near Philadelphia PA Posts: 402	New Jersey Motorsports Park (aka Thunderbolt Raceway) http://www.njmotorsportspark.com/ Does everyone in the area know about this upcoming facility? It looks like it will be pretty nice. And close for a lot of us. -Jim __________________ 2005 Laser Blue Elise, 1992 NSX Red/Black 2005 BMW F650cs, 1976 Honda Accord

01-29-2008, 06:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
borat Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Rockville, MD Posts: 134	Heard an interesting rumor from a friend in SCCA. Summit Point may close and turn in to a federal training facility only. That would mean that MARRS and other events now at Summit would move to Thunderbolt. __________________ 2006 Canyon Red Elise, touring package, Larini Sport Style exhaust, TRM wheels, Bridgestone RE01R 205/45 & 235/40 2006 BMW X3, black on black

01-29-2008, 06:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
LMM Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Morristown, NJ Posts: 152	Thunderbolt PDA is having an HPDE at Thunderbolt on Aug 5-6 and another one on Oct 15th. They also scheduled an HPDE at the Lightning course on Oct 16th and a couple more events at this track in November. Check out their schedule: http://www.pdadrivingschool.com/inde...id=36&Itemid=1 Can't wait, LMM

01-30-2008, 06:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
EliseAtLeast Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Basking Ridge, NJ Posts: 1,220	Forget about the road course at Englishtown. Even if they open it, its more like a go kart course. NJMP is the real deal and will be open around June. There is already a full schedule of events for it. __________________ '08 Honda S2000 CR (Rio Yellow Pearl) '07 Lotus Exige S (Aspen White) Touring, Traction, Starshield '04 BMW 330 ci (White)

03-03-2008, 04:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
BruceB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 106	Thunderbolt I went to a car event over the weekend and the marketing director from Thunderbolt made a presentation. Both road courses look very nice. They have big plans spread out over 3 phases. First phase opens in June. Later phases include trackside condos, larger event garages, etc. Personal memberships have a $10,000 initiation and $2,500 fee/year. Too steep for me. Of course if I sold the Elise.......now that wouldn't make any sense would it? Bruce

04-19-2005, 09:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
frankk Love my little Ton of Fun Join Date: May 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 114	That will be great. Wonder what will finish first, Millville or the road course at Old Bridge. Raceway Park

04-24-2005, 02:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
a squared Must have Elise turbo Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 62	If you can afford the Alpine Signature membership fee it's very good. The Associate membership is pretty lame, "Includes Eight (8) Driver-Days on the Road Course Per Season". Signature Membership Initiation Fee: $3,000 One-Time Fee Signature Membership Deposit: $30,000 One-Time, 75% Refundable Deposit Signature Membership Annual Dues: $4,000 Per Season Associate Membership Fee: $5,000 One-Time Fee Associate Membership Annual Dues: $1,500 Per Season I believe they are still looking for investors too.

03-03-2008, 04:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
mikelr <[^,^]> Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Newburgh, New York Posts: 650	Hey, Don't forget about the Monticello Motor Club,that's opening at the end of July. PDA should have a date on the schedule for the fall. __________________ 00' S1 Exige (7.14lbs/hp) 94' S4 Esprit 07' Ram Quad cab 3500 hauler

04-28-2008, 05:43 AM	#12 (permalink)
exarkun1178 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ Posts: 4,286	leo is holding a drive and walk through of the park i think in may? maybe atwell can comment? __________________ [Ovarian Odorist] 11:12 pm: why did you ever get into your business rob...you have such great potential in the adult porn industry..

04-28-2008, 07:30 AM	#15 (permalink)
exarkun1178 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ Posts: 4,286	well that sucks! __________________ [Ovarian Odorist] 11:12 pm: why did you ever get into your business rob...you have such great potential in the adult porn industry..

04-28-2008, 08:16 AM	#17 (permalink)
Bavarian Motorist Live to Drive Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NYC/Westchester, NY Posts: 10,852	I am registered for a track day there in August. __________________ Be an alpha male. Drive a Lotus.

04-28-2008, 08:44 AM	#18 (permalink)
MB SC Elise Track Junkie In-Training Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Riverside, CT (AKA, The Land of BMW's) Posts: 221	2008 Scheduled SCDA HPDE at NJ Motorsports Park Tuesday, August 26th (Lightning Raceway) Wednesday, September 17th (Thunderbolt Raceway) I'm going to try to attend both. Here's the 2008 SCDA HPDE schedule: SCDA - 2007 Schedule of Events __________________ 2005 HRM Elise Mods: BWR SC Kit, Nitrons, NGK BKR7EIX-11s, Stage II, SS lines, Pagids, Forged Wheel Studs, Oil Catch Can, HIDs, Aux D Lights, W Strps (Red Outline), AL Shift Kit, BLK Suede Brk Cvr, Pwdr Coat BLK Diff/Whls/GC, MB CC/AC, Red Brk Calprs/Engine Cvr, LTS Rear Badge, CG-Locks, Alpine 9886 HU, JL VR 5.25" x 4. "You're Never Too Young To Plan For Your Mid-Life Crisis."

06-06-2008, 06:22 AM	#20 (permalink)
'Nova Track Junkie Join Date: May 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 127	I'm coordinating an event there on Oct 21 & 22 for the Audi Club. You are all welcome to attend however you would need to join the club as an associate member due to our insurance policy. The cost will be $375 + $44/yr membership for 2 days. __________________ --------------------------------------------------- "Stuff sold by the gram is always going to be more exciting than stuff sold by the pound" - Clarkson 05 Mag Blue Elise 01 Audi S4 (Sold)

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