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ZTEC · 01-14-2009, 08:45 AM

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It was opening day and the fact I could drive there in under 15 minutes from my front door was something I have never experienced and to say I am excited about this track would be an understatement. The possibility of opening up to a larger venue makes it even more appealing to those of us who are used to large tracks like Sebring, Homestead etc... I don't know how long the course is in it's current configuration but this course will make you a better driver and fill your need to be one with your machine.
I heard there is going to be Karting as well as different types of events so I will be keeping an eye on this place.
I put together a clip of me chasing a couple of Factory Five's around.
Nick

YouTube - Central Florida Road Course

Icedog_16 · 01-14-2009, 09:24 AM

Thanks for sharing, Nick! Now I just gotta get my happy a$$ another Elise and I'll join ya! I don't think I'd really have much fun throwing my 335i around there. Although, my girlfriend has a Corvette...

EliseAtLeast · 01-14-2009, 09:29 AM

You are lucky. I wish I have a track 15 mins from my house. But I guess I can't complain. There are so many new tracks in the NorthEast now

ZTEC · 01-14-2009, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Icedog_16

Thanks for sharing, Nick! Now I just gotta get my happy a$$ another Elise and I'll join ya! I don't think I'd really have much fun throwing my 335i around there. Although, my girlfriend has a Corvette...

Kris, C'mon out and bring the bimmer or the Vette! You'll dig this

Icedog_16 · 01-14-2009, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ZTEC

Kris, C'mon out and bring the bimmer or the Vette! You'll dig this

Dammit! Now I may just have to!

I'll have to get with you sometime and meet up sometime.

JRzCarz · 01-14-2009, 05:39 PM

YEAAAAH! a track in O-town!!!!! Thanks for the vid Nick, it's even better in high def...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_Z_e...e-video-67270/

I like the sound of the supercharger even better than Tool! Makes the Lotus sound exotic.

I would have been there but I had a 2 day stunt driving course last weekend.
(Seriously but no, not with the Lotus.)

When is the next track orientation day?

matarleton · 01-14-2009, 06:39 PM

Next Orientation Day is Jan. 31st. Registration forms can be found on the website. Home

Matt

MikeG911 · 01-14-2009, 06:58 PM

Nice Nick - I still need to get some R888 on my rims and some coil overs, then I should be good to go!

ZTEC · 01-14-2009, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JRzCarz

YEAAAAH! a track in O-town!!!!! Thanks for the vid Nick, it's even better in high def...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_Z_e...e-video-67270/

I like the sound of the supercharger even better than Tool! Makes the Lotus sound exotic.

I would have been there but I had a 2 day stunt driving course last weekend.
(Seriously but no, not with the Lotus.)

When is the next track orientation day?

John, I love the fact that you knew that was TOOL - You rock for that

This track is great for our cars - It really is an equalizer and it was fun beating up on 500 hp cars

ZTEC · 01-14-2009, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeG911

Nice Nick - I still need to get some R888 on my rims and some coil overs, then I should be good to go!

Mike - Your good to go now - There was a bone stock Elise there which I drove and it kicked ass! With all that Carbon Fiber you should be good for another 50 HP

Mr. Know · 01-14-2009, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by EliseAtLeast

You are lucky. I wish I have a track 15 mins from my house. But I guess I can't complain. There are so many new tracks in the NorthEast now

I live within spitting distance of Sears Point (aka Infineon Raceway)...although I haven't gained the guts or skills to be able to do track days there yet.

MikeG911 · 01-15-2009, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ZTEC

Mike - Your good to go now - There was a bone stock Elise there which I drove and it kicked ass! With all that Carbon Fiber you should be good for another 50 HP

Haha - I got some new stuff for xmas, but I still need to put some of it on - woohoo!!

Icedog_16 · 01-15-2009, 04:05 PM

So, Nick, would it be worthwhile to bring my 'mostly' unmodded 335i with the stock Bridgestone RE050A RFTs? I mean, you know I'm spoiled having had an Elise and that was the only car I've ever tracked. This car is faster than my Elise in a straight line, but that's it - plus, it has no soul (you know what I mean

). It has too much body roll (I have the Sport pack and I have been getting used to it, but it's not as flat as I would like) and generally has problems putting down the power in 1st unless on a grippy surface. I think that some suspension mods and grippier tires would help quite a bit; but, I don't plan on keeping this but a couple of years. Still, your input would mean a lot to me.

Damn, now that I read that I definitely sound like a spoiled brat!!!

So, are helmets required? I'll try to talk my girlfriend into taking her Corvette, but considering that I couldn't get her to smoke the tires in front of my cousin's house I'd say that's probably a losing proposition.

I'll work on her!

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EliseAtLeast Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Basking Ridge, NJ Posts: 1,219	You are lucky. I wish I have a track 15 mins from my house. But I guess I can't complain. There are so many new tracks in the NorthEast now __________________ '08 Honda S2000 CR (Rio Yellow Pearl) '07 Lotus Exige S (Aspen White) Touring, Traction, Starshield '04 BMW 330 ci (White)

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MikeG911 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 255	Nice Nick - I still need to get some R888 on my rims and some coil overs, then I should be good to go! __________________ 07 CO Elise, ReVerie CF Side Scoops, ReVerie 3-Element CF Diffuser, ReVerie center console, ReVerie front splitter, 111 Tow Hook, 111 Boomerang Tow Hook, 111 Bootie, Redline Boot, BWR Key, V1. Planned R888, Larini Exhaust, CF Sills, Coil Overs of some kind...

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01-14-2009, 09:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
Icedog_16 I drank what?!? Join Date: May 2005 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 4,214	Thanks for sharing, Nick! Now I just gotta get my happy a$$ another Elise and I'll join ya! I don't think I'd really have much fun throwing my 335i around there. Although, my girlfriend has a Corvette...

01-15-2009, 04:05 PM	#13 (permalink)
Icedog_16 I drank what?!? Join Date: May 2005 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 4,214	So, Nick, would it be worthwhile to bring my 'mostly' unmodded 335i with the stock Bridgestone RE050A RFTs? I mean, you know I'm spoiled having had an Elise and that was the only car I've ever tracked. This car is faster than my Elise in a straight line, but that's it - plus, it has no soul (you know what I mean ). It has too much body roll (I have the Sport pack and I have been getting used to it, but it's not as flat as I would like) and generally has problems putting down the power in 1st unless on a grippy surface. I think that some suspension mods and grippier tires would help quite a bit; but, I don't plan on keeping this but a couple of years. Still, your input would mean a lot to me. Damn, now that I read that I definitely sound like a spoiled brat!!! So, are helmets required? I'll try to talk my girlfriend into taking her Corvette, but considering that I couldn't get her to smoke the tires in front of my cousin's house I'd say that's probably a losing proposition. I'll work on her!

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