Extra track day at Barber for LOG29 Poll - LotusTalk

RichS · 09-16-2008, 07:27 AM

UPDATE: THIS IS NOT GOING TO HAPPEN FOLKS. TOO EXPENSIVE AND NOT ENOUGH INTEREST.

If you plan to attend LOG29, we have a few questions about adding an extra track day:

Question 1 - I am interested in an extra track day
Question 1 - I am NOT interested in an extra track day

Question 2 - The most I would pay for an extra track day is $300
Question 2 - The most I would pay for an extra track day is $250
Question 2 - The most I would pay for an extra track day is $200

Question 3 – I would like to sponsor the track day

If you would like to be a sponsor for an extra track day, please feel free to either post your willingness to sponsor the event and an amount, or feel free to PM me if you don't feel like sharing that amount with everyone.

Bgwilly31 · 10-03-2008, 03:34 PM

Im guessing the original track day is scheduled for monday>?

When would this extra track day be>?

Either way. one track day is enough for me. I still have to drive her home

RichS · 10-03-2008, 04:21 PM

This would be the day after and it's probably not going to happen. Getting people to pay what it would cost if they actually paid the cost (18K) or adding sponsorship (who are already tapped out because of the first track day) looks to be tough.

Right now the 4 people who said that they would do it would only add up to $1050. That's a LONG way from 18K.

That said, it's still a long way out. We might be able to do it. Or maybe we could go to a different track in the area, but I'd really have my heart set on doing another day at the same track.

Here's an idea: Get Barber to do a 'try before you buy' day on Tuesday.

MickOpalak · 10-06-2008, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by RichS

Or maybe we could go to a different track in the area, but I'd really have my heart set on doing another day at the same track.

This little track is close by and very fun.

race track rental

eliseowner2b · 10-06-2008, 11:20 AM

Is this Lotus only? I have a race @ Barber (BMW Club Race) 11/15-11/16 and wouldn't mind getting some seat time in before the event. By the way, I am quick to give point by's.

Alphonse · 11-10-2008, 01:43 PM

We had a two day track day at LOG 26 in Texas and it went very well. Offering the two day event actually helped to bring money to the overall event. As it stands it was the only LOG to make a profit.

To answer your question, yes I would stick around for a two day-er, if work allows.
An additional 200 to 250 is not to bad.

That makes 5.

Al B.

lotusport · 11-13-2008, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Alphonse

We had a two day track day at LOG 26 in Texas and it went very well. Offering the two day event actually helped to bring money to the overall event. As it stands it was the only LOG to make a profit.

Sorry Al, definitely not true. LOG 27 made a respectable profit. I was LLtd treasurer at the time, so I didn't have to dream this up.

Gripp · 03-02-2009, 06:41 PM

Hey GUYS I can rent a track for 12 guys in little Talladega for first 11 guys. $155.00 for the day> Who is in?
Let Me KNow..

Feffman · 03-04-2009, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alphonse

We had a two day track day at LOG 26 in Texas and it went very well. Offering the two day event actually helped to bring money to the overall event. As it stands it was the only LOG to make a profit.

Hey Al, you really should check your figures about LOG as LOG 25 in St. Louis made a small profit as well.

Feff

Phantom · 03-04-2009, 07:28 AM

TGP is a fun track, particularly in a low hp, grippy, car- Lotus of Atlanta gathers there about once a year-

Here's a video...

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Gripp · 03-10-2009, 06:45 PM

Anyone up for the trackday?

RichS · 03-10-2009, 09:12 PM

Not sure about that track Gripp. While the price is great, its usually a lot more fun to spend two days at a track instead of one.

Do you have a link to the track layout? How far is it from where we will be?

lancer360 · 03-11-2009, 06:11 AM

I'm in for a second day. I was able to do a practice session at Barber in a F500. Man, I thought VIR was nice ... Barber beat it hands down. Pavement is very smooth relatively short straightaways, and some very technical turns including blind over the hill turn ins. It will definitely test your abilities. It also has some good sand traps on many of the turns. I'm itching to go back with my F600 when it comes back from the shop. I think I saw alternate (i.e. non-Lotus) cars are allowed for the track day correct? Its about 6 hours for me so I will get my wife to drive the Elise down and I'll tow the F600.

MickOpalak · 03-11-2009, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by RichS

Not sure about that track Gripp

I've driven it many, many times and it is an entertaining track. You'd like it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichS

Do you have a link to the track layout?

http://http://www.tgprace.com/

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Originally Posted by RichS

How far is it from where we will be?

Its about 45 minutes from Barber and 1 hour from the hotel.

RichS · 03-11-2009, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by lancer360

Its about 6 hours for me so I will get my wife to drive the Elise down and I'll tow the F600.

Just make sure to check with the track day organizers to make sure that open wheeled cars are allowed.

I'll be helping with the instructing, so I think I'll need to take your F600 for a few laps first to make sure its safe.

lancer360 · 03-11-2009, 07:57 AM

At LOG 27 one session was for race cars which included numerous Lotus formula cars and sports racer types. You can't have a LOG track day and exclude all the formula cars. That would wrong.

EDIT: My F600 should be one of the first road racing cars ready for track time. I'm converting a F500 KBS Mk.7 to run a '09 600cc GSX-R! Hello EFI, good by carbs! Should be ready by end of April or so.

RichS · 03-11-2009, 07:59 AM

True! For some reason I forgot about that.

RichS · 03-23-2009, 10:01 AM

Folks, I've been talking with the track marshal about 4 points and I think I've won him over. Obviously when I hear something official I'll let folks know, but I'm pretty sure that we will be able to use them if we wish.

Bgwilly31 · 03-23-2009, 11:42 AM

4 points>?

Feffman · 03-23-2009, 12:53 PM

Will an instructor be required for all sessions for everyone like the LOG track day?

Feff

View Poll Results: If you plan to attend LOG29, we have a few questions about adding an extra track day
Question 1 - I am interested in an extra track day	10	43.48%
Question 1 - I am NOT interested in an extra track day	7	30.43%
Question 2 - The most I would pay for an extra track day is $300	6	26.09%
Question 2 - The most I would pay for an extra track day is $250	5	21.74%
Question 2 - The most I would pay for an extra track day is $200	3	13.04%
Question 3 – I would like to sponsor the track day	0	0%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 23. You may not vote on this poll

09-16-2008, 07:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
RichS No, it's only an N/A Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,285	Extra track day at Barber for LOG29 Poll UPDATE: THIS IS NOT GOING TO HAPPEN FOLKS. TOO EXPENSIVE AND NOT ENOUGH INTEREST. If you plan to attend LOG29, we have a few questions about adding an extra track day: Question 1 - I am interested in an extra track day Question 1 - I am NOT interested in an extra track day Question 2 - The most I would pay for an extra track day is $300 Question 2 - The most I would pay for an extra track day is $250 Question 2 - The most I would pay for an extra track day is $200 Question 3 – I would like to sponsor the track day If you would like to be a sponsor for an extra track day, please feel free to either post your willingness to sponsor the event and an amount, or feel free to PM me if you don't feel like sharing that amount with everyone. __________________ 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" Last edited by RichS : 04-27-2009 at 07:26 AM.

10-03-2008, 03:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bgwilly31 Twisties Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cincy, OH Posts: 1,880	Im guessing the original track day is scheduled for monday>? When would this extra track day be>? Either way. one track day is enough for me. I still have to drive her home __________________ -*White Rossion Q1* 07 white Exige S--Sold 04' Lexus Turbo IS300 BSM "track car"--SOLD "Straight lines dont mean sh"

10-03-2008, 04:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
RichS No, it's only an N/A Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,285	This would be the day after and it's probably not going to happen. Getting people to pay what it would cost if they actually paid the cost (18K) or adding sponsorship (who are already tapped out because of the first track day) looks to be tough. Right now the 4 people who said that they would do it would only add up to $1050. That's a LONG way from 18K. That said, it's still a long way out. We might be able to do it. Or maybe we could go to a different track in the area, but I'd really have my heart set on doing another day at the same track. Here's an idea: Get Barber to do a 'try before you buy' day on Tuesday. __________________ 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"

10-06-2008, 11:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
eliseowner2b Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Georgia Mtns Posts: 2,293	Is this Lotus only? I have a race @ Barber (BMW Club Race) 11/15-11/16 and wouldn't mind getting some seat time in before the event. By the way, I am quick to give point by's. __________________ Dan Parker 92 BMW 325 - JP Race Car 09 Jetta Tdi 06 Z4 M Coupe 09 Child on the way (anyone need a car?)

11-10-2008, 01:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
Alphonse Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 913 Images: 10	We had a two day track day at LOG 26 in Texas and it went very well. Offering the two day event actually helped to bring money to the overall event. As it stands it was the only LOG to make a profit. To answer your question, yes I would stick around for a two day-er, if work allows. An additional 200 to 250 is not to bad. That makes 5. Al B.

03-02-2009, 06:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
Gripp Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: GA. Posts: 69	Hey GUYS I can rent a track for 12 guys in little Talladega for first 11 guys. $155.00 for the day> Who is in? Let Me KNow.. __________________ Exige S 07... ReVerie Rear 1650mm wing, CF 3 element diffuser, Front Exige flat bottom splitter, Craftsquare CF Side Mirrors, CF Exige Side Scoops, ,CF Binnacle, CF Center Console, CF Side Skirts & CF Canards on order. Arqray Twin Muffler, ACT Clutch, Findanza Flywheel, Schroth PROFI II ASM Harness for Hans, WorksBell Rapfix II Quick Release, re-ENFORCER, ULTRAdisc-Front & rear,Nitron Sport PRO, Pagid RS14 , LSS RIMS Powder coated, stellaCORSE Wheels Street Ducati , R1-LE

03-04-2009, 07:28 AM	#10 (permalink)
Phantom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 861 Images: 1	TGP is a fun track, particularly in a low hp, grippy, car- Lotus of Atlanta gathers there about once a year- Here's a video... <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/KcHMRcOu0j4&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/KcHMRcOu0j4&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> __________________ Grab Life by the Wheel

03-10-2009, 06:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
Gripp Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: GA. Posts: 69	Anyone up for the trackday? __________________ Exige S 07... ReVerie Rear 1650mm wing, CF 3 element diffuser, Front Exige flat bottom splitter, Craftsquare CF Side Mirrors, CF Exige Side Scoops, ,CF Binnacle, CF Center Console, CF Side Skirts & CF Canards on order. Arqray Twin Muffler, ACT Clutch, Findanza Flywheel, Schroth PROFI II ASM Harness for Hans, WorksBell Rapfix II Quick Release, re-ENFORCER, ULTRAdisc-Front & rear,Nitron Sport PRO, Pagid RS14 , LSS RIMS Powder coated, stellaCORSE Wheels Street Ducati , R1-LE

03-10-2009, 09:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
RichS No, it's only an N/A Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,285	Not sure about that track Gripp. While the price is great, its usually a lot more fun to spend two days at a track instead of one. Do you have a link to the track layout? How far is it from where we will be? __________________ 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"

03-11-2009, 06:11 AM	#13 (permalink)
lancer360 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,215	I'm in for a second day. I was able to do a practice session at Barber in a F500. Man, I thought VIR was nice ... Barber beat it hands down. Pavement is very smooth relatively short straightaways, and some very technical turns including blind over the hill turn ins. It will definitely test your abilities. It also has some good sand traps on many of the turns. I'm itching to go back with my F600 when it comes back from the shop. I think I saw alternate (i.e. non-Lotus) cars are allowed for the track day correct? Its about 6 hours for me so I will get my wife to drive the Elise down and I'll tow the F600. __________________ '05 Lotus Elise Saffron Yellow, Touring, Sport, Stainless Brake Lines, Moroso Oil Pan, RTD Brace KBS Mark 7 Formula 500 with a heart transplant in progress '09 600cc GSX-R Due to hit the track in August '09

03-11-2009, 07:57 AM	#16 (permalink)
lancer360 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,215	At LOG 27 one session was for race cars which included numerous Lotus formula cars and sports racer types. You can't have a LOG track day and exclude all the formula cars. That would wrong. EDIT: My F600 should be one of the first road racing cars ready for track time. I'm converting a F500 KBS Mk.7 to run a '09 600cc GSX-R! Hello EFI, good by carbs! Should be ready by end of April or so. __________________ '05 Lotus Elise Saffron Yellow, Touring, Sport, Stainless Brake Lines, Moroso Oil Pan, RTD Brace KBS Mark 7 Formula 500 with a heart transplant in progress '09 600cc GSX-R Due to hit the track in August '09 Last edited by lancer360 : 03-11-2009 at 08:05 AM.

03-11-2009, 07:59 AM	#17 (permalink)
RichS No, it's only an N/A Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,285	True! For some reason I forgot about that. __________________ 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"

03-23-2009, 10:01 AM	#18 (permalink)
RichS No, it's only an N/A Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,285	Folks, I've been talking with the track marshal about 4 points and I think I've won him over. Obviously when I hear something official I'll let folks know, but I'm pretty sure that we will be able to use them if we wish. __________________ 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"

03-23-2009, 11:42 AM	#19 (permalink)
Bgwilly31 Twisties Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cincy, OH Posts: 1,880	4 points>? __________________ -*White Rossion Q1* 07 white Exige S--Sold 04' Lexus Turbo IS300 BSM "track car"--SOLD "Straight lines dont mean sh"

03-23-2009, 12:53 PM	#20 (permalink)
Feffman Grand Poobah Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: St. Louis, Mo. Posts: 865	Will an instructor be required for all sessions for everyone like the LOG track day? Feff

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