Track Day - Talledega Gran Prix 4/27/08

[welery]

THERE ARE NO SPOTS REMAINING

You guys all talk big shit about your cars... well come prove it.

Dynos charts and mods mean nothing if you can't drive it...

http://www.tgprace.com/tally_aerial2.jpeg

S2kAtlanta would like to invite you all out to our first track day for 2008. It will be on Sunday April 27th at Little Talledega Gran Prix (www.tgprace.com (http://www.tgprace.com/)).

This is an excellent course for beginners and first time track goes because of it's long runoffs and short straights, 100+ mph. Don't be fooled however, the course is very demanding and requires your full attention at all times. I have not mastered that blasted decreasing radius turn!

Official timing will not take place however drivers are free to time themselves.

Requirements to run TGP are as follows:

Long pants and closed toe shoes
Snell 95/M2000 or higher rated helmet
No loose cabling or or car body parts
Car numbers (will be asigned day of event if you don't already have some, Painters tape work fine)

Special pricing forEVOAtlanta will be $200.
This price will get you a full day of track time and will get you a minimum of 2.5 hours of seat time. Estimated seat time this year will be closer to 3 hours. Payments can be made via paypal to events@s2katlanta.com.

A total of 25 spots are currently available. A minimum deposit of $125 is require to hold your spot. All payments are non-refundable, it is your responsibility to sell your spot if you have paid and cannot make the track day. Final payment is due no later than Friday April 18th or you will risk losing your spot.

Those attending need to be at the track no later than 7:00am Central time (bama time). Tech inspection will start once the gates are open and the drivers meet will start at 7:45am. If you miss the driver's meet and/or tech inspection, your track sessions will be delayed until it is taken care of.

If you plan on attending this track day, post up so your name can be added to the list. Remember, no spot is considered reserved until you have made either the down payment or paid in full.

Please let me know if you have any questions


Attending


Intersted
em1toevo
dean
alg626
BlewByYouEvoVIII

[em1toevo]

I might seriously consider getting in on this. I need to seriously think about whether I will be track ready by then. I have a few little things to do before I get on the track.

[BlewByYouEvoVIII]

I want to go. I will have to let you know closer to the due date though. I am epecting to have my car back in April so as long as I have it back, I will be there. There are always unexpected delays when you are doing as much as I am at once so I will not have a definite answer until later. I will let you guys know as soon as I have a better idea. I would encourage everyone to do this.

[dean]

Wooo! I'll be home in time for this one! Hey, I might even have a few mods by then too...

However, I'll be playing for the other team since I'll have an S2k. Ruh roh...

I'll be there! Been wanting to do a track day for a couple of years.

[TripperFx3]

I hate you all... Just wait til Reno-Fernley raceway opens! Supposed to be an awesome track! They tested the USDM Evo X there and test multiple new release motorcycles :D.

[em1toevo]

Can you rent a helmet there?

[Alex]

I hate you all... Just wait til Reno-Fernley raceway opens! Supposed to be an awesome track! They tested the USDM Evo X there and test multiple new release motorcycles :D.

Why dont you just go over to Willow Springs or Buttonwillow? :)

[Alex]

Can you rent a helmet there?

No, you could more than likely borrow one from someone else or someone who has spares. Or just invest in a reasonably priced helmet.

[welery]

Can you rent a helmet there?

helmet for the cheapness

http://www.helmetoutletusa.com/index.cgi?Function=Street&Detail=1322&Cat=Helmets&Name=Orbit&Manuf=

[dean]

helmet for the cheapness

http://www.helmetoutletusa.com/index.cgi?Function=Street&Detail=1322&Cat=Helmets&Name=Orbit&Manuf=

Got any recommendations on sizes? I'd assume you're an XXL, Walter, right? J/k

Seriously, what's the typical size?

[TripperFx3]

Why dont you just go over to Willow Springs or Buttonwillow? :)

I really want to, but Reno Fernely is only 30 min away. Willow Spring/Buttonwillow are a good distance from me.

If you need a helmet I can talk to Nate (guy that drove the Yaris that went to the Dahelonga run with us a while back, but now has a brand new Mustang GT...). He works at Racer Wholesale in Alphretta and may be able to work out some group buy deal. I mean I got a 120 dollar G-Force helmet for 40 bucks :D.

[welery]

Got any recommendations on sizes? I'd assume you're an XXL, Walter, right? J/k

Seriously, what's the typical size?

Ass!

Here is a sizing chart specific to brands.
http://www.helmetoutletusa.com/index.cgi?Submit_Button=Helmet_Sizing_Chart

[em1toevo]

Those are some great links. Looks like I'll need an XL. Btw, I didn't know Nate got a Mustang GT. Did he sell the Yaris?

[alg626]

Walter i will be at this track event.

[welery]

as a spectator or driver?

[alg626]

as a spectator or driver?

Driver, have to show you my skills, they call me The Stig's American brother.lol

[em1toevo]

Even if I am not ready to participate, I'd love to go just to watch.

[welery]

Driver, have to show you my skills, they call me The Stig's American brother.lol

Bring it... you the Stig is a black man...

[alg626]

Well, were half brothers, and don't worry its my first time. lol

[welery]

awesome. there will be free experianced "instructors" there as well.

[alg626]

Ok Walter i will have the deposit on Mar. 7th, and the rest before the 18th of April, i may be able to do the whole thing also on the 7th. We'll see. I'm excited about this one.

[welery]

bump...

Who wants to go fast
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c235/welery/2000%20S2000/Little%20Tally%2005%2012%2007/th_IsthatSteve-LittleTally.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/albums/c235/welery/2000%20S2000/Little%20Tally%2005%2012%2007/?action=view&current=IsthatSteve-LittleTally.flv)

[darkbattousai]

I'm definitely interested. I'll paypal you later today.

[welery]

Got it!

I'll keep you updated on everything and will remind you that the event is coming up.

email me at welery at gmail dot com if you have any questions

[welery]

Stay out as long as possible to apex... but don't stay out too long...

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c235/welery/2000%20S2000/Little%20Tally%2005%2012%2007/th_Spinindecreasingradius.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/albums/c235/welery/2000%20S2000/Little%20Tally%2005%2012%2007/?action=view&current=Spinindecreasingradius.flv)

[TripperFx3]

Stay out as long as possible to apex... but don't stay out too long...

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c235/welery/2000%20S2000/Little%20Tally%2005%2012%2007/th_Spinindecreasingradius.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/albums/c235/welery/2000%20S2000/Little%20Tally%2005%2012%2007/?action=view&current=Spinindecreasingradius.flv)

HAHA!!! You suck at life!!! jk... Your much better than me... For now :D

[BlewByYouEvoVIII]

nice, looks like fun. I still dont know if I will have my car back or not. I wont have a good idea until I get an update on the remaining wait time on the rest of my parts.

[welery]

HAHA!!! You suck at life!!! jk... Your much better than me... For now :D

bring it sucka

[alg626]

Well guys i got 1800.00 worth or extra bills to pay, so i won't be able to go. It really sucks, but i'll catch the next one.

[em1toevo]

I'm right there with ya Alan. Bills suck. Those clips look badass. What do you have done to the S2k Walter? Btw, nice burnout on the recovery after the spinout!

[welery]

I'm right there with ya Alan. Bills suck. Those clips look badass. What do you have done to the S2k Walter? Btw, nice burnout on the recovery after the spinout!

Its stock;):D

Motor puts down 226whp.

[em1toevo]

Walter, your different sigs crack me up!

[welery]

Thanks man! Top Down For LIFE!

[TripperFx3]

My buddy had a Mazdaspeed Miata and he said the same thing... When it rained he just drove faster an didn't get wet lol.

[Xpsi]

Thanks man! Top Down For LIFE!

Hey Walter have you gave Ed a heads up on this track day? I really want to go but i rather have another person that I know going to besides you. I should decide this week and let you know, if theres any spots available.

[BlewByYouEvoVIII]

Well guys, it doesnt look like I will be able to make it, I just got the news that its going to be at least another 3-4 weeks to get the motor from AMS. This doesnt include time for assembly/break in/ and tuning. I think a more realistic expectation is early May now...

[em1toevo]

Well that just sucks...

[BlewByYouEvoVIII]

Agreed, im not happy about it.

[welery]

Hey Walter have you gave Ed a heads up on this track day? I really want to go but i rather have another person that I know going to besides you. I should decide this week and let you know, if theres any spots available.

awesome! We have a pretty good group of guys going. You'll fit right in.

[YSLBTT]

i wanna go but i am not sure if i will have money for the track and a tune. my car is running horribly.

im about to ask alan to tune it for me until i can afford something else.

[alg626]

yeah i will man, have you changed anything with the car lately. New mods, changed the plugs or anything like that

[BlewByYouEvoVIII]

While your at it you should buy my cams :P

[em1toevo]

^That would definitely warrant a tune, lol.

Ed, why is your car running so bad right now? All you've done lately is a clutch, right?

[YSLBTT]

^That would definitely warrant a tune, lol.

Ed, why is your car running so bad right now? All you've done lately is a clutch, right?

i have no idea why its running bad, ive never been too happy with the exedy piggyback.

i am not sure what happened but yes after my clutch the car just became even worse... i think it might be because it was sitting for like a month basically one week of which it had no power at all, the battery was unplugged...

so that couldve made it worse...

anyway alan said he'd tune it for me, we're shooting for next weekend, i am trying to get a MBC if anyone has one laying around, wants to sell, donate, that'd be cool. :D

[Chemwarrior]

I just read this thread and it sounds like something I would definitely be interested in doing. I don't have a helmet so I would have to look at buying one as well.

[welery]

You can pick up a helmet for $99.

This is a great opportunity to learn the limits of your car in a safe environment.

[welery]

This event is now full. There are NO spots remaining.

[em1toevo]

I wish I could be there racing too. I still may be able to come to watch.

[welery]

^You are more than welcome.

[BlewByYouEvoVIII]

I want some nice videos put up from this event. :D I wish I could have made it, but I think my car will just be put back together by that time.

[TripperFx3]

I want some nice videos put up from this event. :D I wish I could have made it, but I think my car will just be put back together by that time.
+1 of a video of Wesley spinning out every corner :D

[welery]

Who's wesley?:D

Track event is full. This is gonna be a blast!

[em1toevo]

Walter, Wesley, same difference...lol j/k!

Hey Walter, don't forget to take pics! Are you going to film some in car runs?

[TripperFx3]

Damn!!! Meant to put Welerly!!! +1 on pics :D