Gauging interest: Possible Baton Rouge Track day (Sept) - LotusTalk

Tracktimeplz · 06-22-2009, 09:10 AM

There is a track outside Baton Rouge called "No problem Raceway" Its looks like a great little course and is pretty cheap to rent.

Weekend rental is only ~2700 bucks, that includes Ambulance/Paramedics on standby at the track. They allow 5 on the track at a time, so 10 people would make for a perfect day, 15 wouldn't be bad either, and would lower the cost significantly per person. A weekDAY rental is 500 cheaper, but would be harder to fill for im sure.

I will organize the whole thing and deal with the track, and would call and make get us a group rate at a few local hotels, and we could vote on the one everyone likes best.

Just post a reply if you are interested, im thinking Mid-End of September

Tracktimeplz · 06-23-2009, 10:39 AM

Breakin my heart fellas, 270 bucks per person if we get just 10, you will get about 4 hours of track time....you cant beat that.

LordZ · 06-23-2009, 11:18 AM

Hey Chili, Doghouse, either of you up for a roadtrip?

Chili Red · 06-23-2009, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by LordZ

Hey Chili, Doghouse, either of you up for a roadtrip?

isnt this about the same time we are talking about going back to hallett?

LordZ · 06-23-2009, 11:43 AM

Yea if anyone puts it together. Just need one to move a month later. Personally I don't want to schedule anything in Lousiana during hurricane season.

Houston Lotus · 06-23-2009, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Chili Red

isnt this about the same time we are talking about going back to hallett?

What track day is up at Hallett in September?

Tracktimeplz · 06-23-2009, 02:36 PM

Just looked up that Hallett track, looks like a BLAST! Im in Florida, so I wouldnt want to drive quite that far heh.

As far as Hurricane season, the odds of another storm coming through that area, esp that late in the season, are very low.

I live in prime Hurricane territory, I should know

LordZ · 06-23-2009, 02:47 PM

Hallett is worth the drive.

With all our stops and detours took us around 12 hours I think to get there.

The guys are talking about 3 days worth (one private, two HPDE), so might be worth the trek for you.

Harponian · 06-23-2009, 04:25 PM

I have driven NPR a lot. I have even done a club race there. Saying this course is outside of BR is like saying Florida is just outside of Texas. There is NOTHING near this track except a Chevron gas station. BR is an hour + drive from NPR. The Ferrari guys stay in New Orleans and party hard then drive in.

They run track days during the Summer. You may want to contact them and see when they have an open lapping day and just drive in for that.

Here is a video clip from a club race there from Feb. http://userpages.xfoneusa.net/~brian.../incarGBRS.avi

Houston Lotus · 06-23-2009, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Harponian

I have driven NPR a lot. I have even done a club race there. Saying this course is outside of BR is like saying Florida is just outside of Texas. There is NOTHING near this track except a Chevron gas station. BR is an hour + drive from NPR. The Ferrari guys stay in New Orleans and party hard then drive in.

They run track days during the Summer. You may want to contact them and see when they have an open lapping day and just drive in for that.

Here is a video clip from a club race there from Feb. http://userpages.xfoneusa.net/~brian.../incarGBRS.avi

Does No Problem Raceway have any SCCA races this year? I would love to try this track out.

Harponian · 06-24-2009, 09:40 AM

They do not have any SCCA races scheduled there that I know of.

Harponian · 06-24-2009, 10:02 AM

The State Police have a great track in Zachary which is truly just outside of BR. I ran it on Saturday and had a blast. Your web browser and the Maps site are incompatible

You will need to zoom out to see the track which is south.

MadScientist · 06-25-2009, 02:49 PM

EVO Center doesn't have run off... its not a track you want to make a mistake on... several cars have been damaged and flipped on that course.

NPR is an official track and has run-off... 2700 doesn't sound bad eather.

Both tracks are in the middle of nothing-ville.... litterally in the middle of a corn field.

-Drew

06-22-2009, 09:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
Tracktimeplz Race lines on the mind Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northwest Florida Posts: 1,085	Gauging interest: Possible Baton Rouge Track day (Sept) There is a track outside Baton Rouge called "No problem Raceway" Its looks like a great little course and is pretty cheap to rent. Weekend rental is only ~2700 bucks, that includes Ambulance/Paramedics on standby at the track. They allow 5 on the track at a time, so 10 people would make for a perfect day, 15 wouldn't be bad either, and would lower the cost significantly per person. A weekDAY rental is 500 cheaper, but would be harder to fill for im sure. I will organize the whole thing and deal with the track, and would call and make get us a group rate at a few local hotels, and we could vote on the one everyone likes best. Just post a reply if you are interested, im thinking Mid-End of September __________________ 2003 Honda S2000 - Suzuka Blue 2005 Magnetic Blue Elise Forcefed 275 turbo - Sold 05/20/09

06-23-2009, 10:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tracktimeplz Race lines on the mind Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northwest Florida Posts: 1,085	Breakin my heart fellas, 270 bucks per person if we get just 10, you will get about 4 hours of track time....you cant beat that. __________________ 2003 Honda S2000 - Suzuka Blue 2005 Magnetic Blue Elise Forcefed 275 turbo - Sold 05/20/09

06-23-2009, 02:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
Tracktimeplz Race lines on the mind Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northwest Florida Posts: 1,085	Just looked up that Hallett track, looks like a BLAST! Im in Florida, so I wouldnt want to drive quite that far heh. As far as Hurricane season, the odds of another storm coming through that area, esp that late in the season, are very low. I live in prime Hurricane territory, I should know __________________ 2003 Honda S2000 - Suzuka Blue 2005 Magnetic Blue Elise Forcefed 275 turbo - Sold 05/20/09

06-23-2009, 04:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
Harponian Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 177	I have driven NPR a lot. I have even done a club race there. Saying this course is outside of BR is like saying Florida is just outside of Texas. There is NOTHING near this track except a Chevron gas station. BR is an hour + drive from NPR. The Ferrari guys stay in New Orleans and party hard then drive in. They run track days during the Summer. You may want to contact them and see when they have an open lapping day and just drive in for that. Here is a video clip from a club race there from Feb. http://userpages.xfoneusa.net/~brian.../incarGBRS.avi __________________ 06 LSS, LSD, TC, Touring http://exit3.i-55.com/~brian/lotus/avatar.JPG Currently building a Lotus 7 replica. http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f178...4/#post1077592

06-24-2009, 09:40 AM	#11 (permalink)
Harponian Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 177	They do not have any SCCA races scheduled there that I know of. __________________ 06 LSS, LSD, TC, Touring http://exit3.i-55.com/~brian/lotus/avatar.JPG Currently building a Lotus 7 replica. http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f178...4/#post1077592

06-23-2009, 11:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
LordZ 06 S280 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,316	Hey Chili, Doghouse, either of you up for a roadtrip?

06-23-2009, 11:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
LordZ 06 S280 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,316	Yea if anyone puts it together. Just need one to move a month later. Personally I don't want to schedule anything in Lousiana during hurricane season.

06-23-2009, 02:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
LordZ 06 S280 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,316	Hallett is worth the drive. With all our stops and detours took us around 12 hours I think to get there. The guys are talking about 3 days worth (one private, two HPDE), so might be worth the trek for you.

06-24-2009, 10:02 AM	#12 (permalink)
Harponian Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 177	The State Police have a great track in Zachary which is truly just outside of BR. I ran it on Saturday and had a blast. Your web browser and the Maps site are incompatible You will need to zoom out to see the track which is south. __________________ 06 LSS, LSD, TC, Touring http://exit3.i-55.com/~brian/lotus/avatar.JPG Currently building a Lotus 7 replica. http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f178...4/#post1077592

06-25-2009, 02:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
MadScientist Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 10	EVO Center doesn't have run off... its not a track you want to make a mistake on... several cars have been damaged and flipped on that course. NPR is an official track and has run-off... 2700 doesn't sound bad eather. Both tracks are in the middle of nothing-ville.... litterally in the middle of a corn field. -Drew

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