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MickOpalak · 07-31-2007, 10:35 AM

Martin,

Can I drive the Countach? You can try out my Exige S!

MickOpalak · 08-03-2007, 01:17 PM

I promise I'll be good. Just a mile or two, so that I can experience it and say that I've driven a Countach.

XeeeeeJ · 08-07-2007, 12:21 PM

I am hosting a track day at TGPR on September 27th.
It is limited to 10 cars only and I already have 5 cars on the list since I sent out the first batch of packages Monday. (first to pay gets the day)
The price for the whole day including lunch is $380 per car and $17 per spectator, this includes lunch for all. Spectators are allowed to be passengers if they bring the appropriate helmet.
The track will be open all day excluding 3 minute stops every 20 minutes to allow people to cross the track to go get gas.
This is a non profit event, any money left over at the end of the day will be distributed amoungst the drivers, to assist in gas costs.
I am doing this purely so that I may get more track time (and I am paying for my car too)
Any one interested in receiving an information pack can contact me anytime
The pack includes, general overview, registration form, car sign-off sheet, track schedule for the day, waivers etc
You can call me to reserve a place but you will only have 3 days to get the check to me before I open the place up to others.
Mark (706) 884 5636

MickOpalak · 08-07-2007, 01:46 PM

I'd go but that is in the middle of LOG27.

XeeeeeJ · 08-07-2007, 02:04 PM

Sorry to hear that Mick, Its rear to get a chance to drive all day wihtout having multiple groups but I also hear that LOG is quote an event too,
enjoy,
Ill probably catch up with you next time that you do a mountain run, havn't been yet but would love the chance.
M

XeeeeeJ · 08-09-2007, 10:24 AM

Many people have mentioned that even thuogh this event is good value for money they have concerns about both the cost and the anility of their cars to do 6.5 hours of track tme,

To help people out with these two issues I have opened up the registration for two car groups, 1 car will go in the morning session and 1 in the afternoon session, thus halfing maintenance and cost.

I hope this helps

XeeeeeJ · 08-09-2007, 11:02 AM

Mick,

Log is August 27th
my track event is September 27th

come join us!

MickOpalak · 08-16-2007, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by masermartin

I take it Giovannis is this weekend?

That's right. I'll see you there.

chill · 08-17-2007, 05:38 PM

Darn... going to be on the road to Charlotte, NC...

chill · 09-06-2007, 07:09 PM

A few local updates:

British Car Fayre this weekend 9/8 in Norcross...

Skip Barber open house at Road Atlanta 9/15...

Giovanni's 9/22...

titleist1 · 09-07-2007, 03:42 PM

British Car Fayre
Last minute notice:: Jim and I are meeting at the Waffle House, exit 12 McFarland, GA400 at 8:30am. We are heading down to Norcross around 9 am or so. Adam.

eric_pvm · 09-07-2007, 07:09 PM

All,

PVM Performance will be at Little Talladega on September 19th for a track day event. Depending on car count, it will either be an open track event, or a 2-group event consisting of sports racers and street cars. If we have a 2 group event, there will be alternating sessions every 30 minutes throughout the day. Lunch will be provided as well as drinks/snacks throughout the day. The cost is $395 per car and limited spots are available. I'd love to meet a few of the Lotus owners in Atlanta so if you are interested in attending, contact PVM Performance at (888) 806 9993 or send an email to eric@pvmmotorsports.com.

Hope to see you there!

Eric

SweetDaddyD · 09-11-2007, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chill

A few local updates:

British Car Fayre this weekend 9/8 in Norcross...

Skip Barber open house at Road Atlanta 9/15...

Giovanni's 9/22...

I thought it was the 22nd this month? Wow 5 saturdays this month, just noticed that.

MickOpalak · 09-12-2007, 06:24 AM

Yep, Giovanni's is on the 22nd this month.

AtlantaLotusLove · 09-15-2007, 10:30 AM

I just got back from Chicago, where I picked up my 'Yellow Beauty' and drove back to my home in Marietta.

I am so in love with this car! Every time I drive it, I am reminded of my very first mid-engine experience at the age of 16 driving my dad's Yellow Porsche 914 2.0. IOW, I feel 32 years younger when I drive this car!

THANK YOU, LOTUS!!!

I, too, look forward to meeting other owners in the Atlanta area. Other than at the dealership in Atlanta, I have yet to see any other Lotuses in my neck of the woods. I'm going to try to make it to Giovanni's on the 22nd...

Doug

AtlantaLotusLove · 09-15-2007, 06:07 PM

Anyone headed to Road Atlanta for the ALMS Petit LeMans October 3-6?
I plan on being there with my Elise for qualifying on Friday the 5th. Might be fun to meet somewhere in advance and drive up together. On Saturday, I'll probably take the bikes/SUV...

Doug

eric_pvm · 09-16-2007, 05:54 AM

PVM Motorsports will be at the Petit event all week racing in the ALMS IMSA Lites series. We race early in the morning on the 5th (8:30) but will actually be there from Tuesday (2nd) through the 5th.

Would love to meet you (and the other Lotus owners in the area) that want to see some great racing! We'll be on track all week, along with LOTS of other racing including Porsche GT3 Cup racing, Speed World Challange, American Lemans day and night practice (which is AWESOME), Star Mazda, and lot's of other series as well. You can find the schedule here:

http://www.imsaracing.net/2007/event...gs%20Lites.pdf

If you come by, just ask where the support series paddocks are located and look for our big white rig (and my red Elise!).

Eric

MickOpalak · 09-16-2007, 02:46 PM

Join Lotus Limited Southeast this Saturday for a mountain drive. We'll be leaving for the drive from the Waffle House that is at the top of GA400, just south of Dallonegah. We'll be leaving promptly at 9 AM so please be on time with a full tank of gas. We'll be following the same route we did on the February drive, ending up in Helen. I'll have plenty of copies of the directions to hand out.

AtlantaLotusLove · 09-16-2007, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eric_pvm

PVM Motorsports will be at the Petit event all week racing in the ALMS IMSA Lites series. We race early in the morning on the 5th (8:30) but will actually be there from Tuesday (2nd) through the 5th.

Would love to meet you (and the other Lotus owners in the area) that want to see some great racing! We'll be on track all week, along with LOTS of other racing including Porsche GT3 Cup racing, Speed World Challange, American Lemans day and night practice (which is AWESOME), Star Mazda, and lot's of other series as well. You can find the schedule here:

http://www.imsaracing.net/2007/event...gs%20Lites.pdf

If you come by, just ask where the support series paddocks are located and look for our big white rig (and my red Elise!).

Eric

Awesome, Eric, just what I need! I've been driving my 'new' Lotus Elise on the streets for only 7 days(which can be a little frustrating), and so now I'm anxious to see what a driver like you can do with one on the track; EXCITING to say the least! I look forward to taking my car to the track for some informal 'runs' one day very soon. Until then, I'll settle for living vicariously through drivers like you...

I plan to be there to watch both Thursday and Friday (and Saturday). I look forward to meeting you, and the rest of the PVM team.

GOOD LUCK!

Doug

eliseowner2b · 09-17-2007, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Mountain drive next Saturday

Not to be a buzz kill but there have been extra patrols around here (129/180/60) lately. Be aware.

07-31-2007, 10:35 AM	#161 (permalink)
MickOpalak Prez: The K.G.B. Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 5,304	Martin, Can I drive the Countach? You can try out my Exige S! __________________ 2007 Exige S265 - Krypton Green - Gotham 265 ECU - Volk TE37s - Toyo R888s - B&M Shifter - QuickSilver exhaust - stripes - harnesses - Pagid pads - Green air filter 2002 Jaguar XKR convertible 2000 BMW 528i President - Lotus Limited Southeast http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/LLSE/

08-03-2007, 01:17 PM	#162 (permalink)
MickOpalak Prez: The K.G.B. Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 5,304	I promise I'll be good. Just a mile or two, so that I can experience it and say that I've driven a Countach. __________________ 2007 Exige S265 - Krypton Green - Gotham 265 ECU - Volk TE37s - Toyo R888s - B&M Shifter - QuickSilver exhaust - stripes - harnesses - Pagid pads - Green air filter 2002 Jaguar XKR convertible 2000 BMW 528i President - Lotus Limited Southeast http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/LLSE/

08-07-2007, 12:21 PM	#163 (permalink)
XeeeeeJ Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: South West Atlanta Posts: 50	Track Day at TGPR I am hosting a track day at TGPR on September 27th. It is limited to 10 cars only and I already have 5 cars on the list since I sent out the first batch of packages Monday. (first to pay gets the day) The price for the whole day including lunch is $380 per car and $17 per spectator, this includes lunch for all. Spectators are allowed to be passengers if they bring the appropriate helmet. The track will be open all day excluding 3 minute stops every 20 minutes to allow people to cross the track to go get gas. This is a non profit event, any money left over at the end of the day will be distributed amoungst the drivers, to assist in gas costs. I am doing this purely so that I may get more track time (and I am paying for my car too) Any one interested in receiving an information pack can contact me anytime The pack includes, general overview, registration form, car sign-off sheet, track schedule for the day, waivers etc You can call me to reserve a place but you will only have 3 days to get the check to me before I open the place up to others. Mark (706) 884 5636

08-07-2007, 01:46 PM	#164 (permalink)
MickOpalak Prez: The K.G.B. Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 5,304	I'd go but that is in the middle of LOG27. __________________ 2007 Exige S265 - Krypton Green - Gotham 265 ECU - Volk TE37s - Toyo R888s - B&M Shifter - QuickSilver exhaust - stripes - harnesses - Pagid pads - Green air filter 2002 Jaguar XKR convertible 2000 BMW 528i President - Lotus Limited Southeast http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/LLSE/

08-17-2007, 05:38 PM	#169 (permalink)
chill Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Atlanta area Posts: 329 Images: 2	Darn... going to be on the road to Charlotte, NC... __________________ "If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough." - Mario Andretti

08-07-2007, 02:04 PM	#165 (permalink)
XeeeeeJ Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: South West Atlanta Posts: 50	Sorry to hear that Mick, Its rear to get a chance to drive all day wihtout having multiple groups but I also hear that LOG is quote an event too, enjoy, Ill probably catch up with you next time that you do a mountain run, havn't been yet but would love the chance. M

08-09-2007, 10:24 AM	#166 (permalink)
XeeeeeJ Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: South West Atlanta Posts: 50	Many people have mentioned that even thuogh this event is good value for money they have concerns about both the cost and the anility of their cars to do 6.5 hours of track tme, To help people out with these two issues I have opened up the registration for two car groups, 1 car will go in the morning session and 1 in the afternoon session, thus halfing maintenance and cost. I hope this helps

08-09-2007, 11:02 AM	#167 (permalink)
XeeeeeJ Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: South West Atlanta Posts: 50	Mick, Log is August 27th my track event is September 27th come join us!

09-06-2007, 07:09 PM	#170 (permalink)
chill Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Atlanta area Posts: 329 Images: 2	bump A few local updates: British Car Fayre this weekend 9/8 in Norcross... Skip Barber open house at Road Atlanta 9/15... Giovanni's 9/22... __________________ "If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough." - Mario Andretti

09-07-2007, 03:42 PM	#171 (permalink)
titleist1 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Cumming, GA/Coal Region of NEPA Posts: 207	British Car Fayre Last minute notice:: Jim and I are meeting at the Waffle House, exit 12 McFarland, GA400 at 8:30am. We are heading down to Norcross around 9 am or so. Adam. __________________ 2006 Canyon Red Elise, Touring, Starshield, Micro mirror, Shower cap, Trunk bootie, Driving lights 2005 Volvo V50 T5 (traded) 2006 Kawaski Ninja 500 2009 Acura TSX

09-07-2007, 07:09 PM	#172 (permalink)
eric_pvm Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10	Track Day at Little Talladega September 19th All, PVM Performance will be at Little Talladega on September 19th for a track day event. Depending on car count, it will either be an open track event, or a 2-group event consisting of sports racers and street cars. If we have a 2 group event, there will be alternating sessions every 30 minutes throughout the day. Lunch will be provided as well as drinks/snacks throughout the day. The cost is $395 per car and limited spots are available. I'd love to meet a few of the Lotus owners in Atlanta so if you are interested in attending, contact PVM Performance at (888) 806 9993 or send an email to eric@pvmmotorsports.com. Hope to see you there! Eric __________________ PVM Performance www.pvmmotorsports.com (888) 806-9993

09-12-2007, 06:24 AM	#174 (permalink)
MickOpalak Prez: The K.G.B. Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 5,304	Yep, Giovanni's is on the 22nd this month. __________________ 2007 Exige S265 - Krypton Green - Gotham 265 ECU - Volk TE37s - Toyo R888s - B&M Shifter - QuickSilver exhaust - stripes - harnesses - Pagid pads - Green air filter 2002 Jaguar XKR convertible 2000 BMW 528i President - Lotus Limited Southeast http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/LLSE/

09-15-2007, 10:30 AM	#175 (permalink)
AtlantaLotusLove Mid-engine Mad! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 73	Newly addicted Elise Owner! I just got back from Chicago, where I picked up my 'Yellow Beauty' and drove back to my home in Marietta. I am so in love with this car! Every time I drive it, I am reminded of my very first mid-engine experience at the age of 16 driving my dad's Yellow Porsche 914 2.0. IOW, I feel 32 years younger when I drive this car! THANK YOU, LOTUS!!! I, too, look forward to meeting other owners in the Atlanta area. Other than at the dealership in Atlanta, I have yet to see any other Lotuses in my neck of the woods. I'm going to try to make it to Giovanni's on the 22nd... Doug __________________ --Doug Stratton-- '05 Elise in Saffron Yellow ,Sport pack, ForceFed Intake, Stage II Exhaust, Toyo Proxes R888, LidBone, Stebel Nautilus AirHorn First mid-engine drive: '74 Porsche 914 2.0 in Solar Yellow (Dad's car) *BEST* mid-engine drive: '05 Lotus Elise in Saffron YELLOW!!!

09-15-2007, 06:07 PM	#176 (permalink)
AtlantaLotusLove Mid-engine Mad! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 73	Petit LeMans, Road Atlanta Anyone headed to Road Atlanta for the ALMS Petit LeMans October 3-6? I plan on being there with my Elise for qualifying on Friday the 5th. Might be fun to meet somewhere in advance and drive up together. On Saturday, I'll probably take the bikes/SUV... Doug __________________ --Doug Stratton-- '05 Elise in Saffron Yellow ,Sport pack, ForceFed Intake, Stage II Exhaust, Toyo Proxes R888, LidBone, Stebel Nautilus AirHorn First mid-engine drive: '74 Porsche 914 2.0 in Solar Yellow (Dad's car) *BEST* mid-engine drive: '05 Lotus Elise in Saffron YELLOW!!!

09-16-2007, 05:54 AM	#177 (permalink)
eric_pvm Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10	PVM Motorsports will be at the Petit event all week racing in the ALMS IMSA Lites series. We race early in the morning on the 5th (8:30) but will actually be there from Tuesday (2nd) through the 5th. Would love to meet you (and the other Lotus owners in the area) that want to see some great racing! We'll be on track all week, along with LOTS of other racing including Porsche GT3 Cup racing, Speed World Challange, American Lemans day and night practice (which is AWESOME), Star Mazda, and lot's of other series as well. You can find the schedule here: http://www.imsaracing.net/2007/event...gs%20Lites.pdf If you come by, just ask where the support series paddocks are located and look for our big white rig (and my red Elise!). Eric __________________ PVM Performance www.pvmmotorsports.com (888) 806-9993

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09-16-2007, 02:46 PM	#178 (permalink)
MickOpalak Prez: The K.G.B. Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 5,304	Mountain drive next Saturday Join Lotus Limited Southeast this Saturday for a mountain drive. We'll be leaving for the drive from the Waffle House that is at the top of GA400, just south of Dallonegah. We'll be leaving promptly at 9 AM so please be on time with a full tank of gas. We'll be following the same route we did on the February drive, ending up in Helen. I'll have plenty of copies of the directions to hand out. __________________ 2007 Exige S265 - Krypton Green - Gotham 265 ECU - Volk TE37s - Toyo R888s - B&M Shifter - QuickSilver exhaust - stripes - harnesses - Pagid pads - Green air filter 2002 Jaguar XKR convertible 2000 BMW 528i President - Lotus Limited Southeast http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/LLSE/