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96HawkCnvt
02-10-2008, 08:43 PM
Hope everyone is doing well. It was GREAT to have a couple of the folks here join us last fall up at BIR for a really fun day at the track.

Track Time Motorsports
Day at the Track
June 2, 2008
Brainerd International Raceway


Please note that there is a $25 discount for those of you that register & pay by the end of February.


Click below for info & registration:

Event Information (http://www.tracktimemotorsports.net/gpage.html)

Registration (http://www.tracktimemotorsports.net/form.html)

Pay Here (http://www.tracktimemotorsports.net/gpage1.html)


Todd
SlowSwede
02-11-2008, 10:25 AM
Got your email. Looking forward to it. I believe two other Saab guys have registered, I will probably register later this week too.

Thanks for the heads up.
96HawkCnvt
02-12-2008, 11:45 PM
Got your email. Looking forward to it. I believe two other Saab guys have registered, I will probably register later this week too.

Thanks for the heads up.

Hey it was great having you guys up there with us last fall. I was amazed at how fast you guys were going on the wet track. :rockon

And yes, I've got a couple of other Saabs registered. The more the merrier!

Anyone else have questions just let me know.

Todd
96HawkCnvt
02-15-2008, 01:21 AM
List of cars registered so far:


2004 Saab 9-3ss Aero
2000 Saab 9-3
2001 Porsche 996 GT2
1996 Camaro Z28
2003 Corvette Z06
2002 Corvette
1995 Impala SS
1993 Camaro Z28
1989 Mustang LX
2003 Corvette Z06
1995 Firehawk
2006 Audi A3
1965 FFR Cobra
2000 Camaro Z28


Todd
oldtoyota
02-15-2008, 10:07 AM
Looks like you have a lot of F-Bodies for that day.

You are planning to run the new track or big track?
96HawkCnvt
02-15-2008, 10:52 AM
Looks like you have a lot of F-Bodies for that day.

You are planning to run the new track or big track?

I typically get a lot of F-bodies because I have a couple of them and know a bunch of people that have them. I usually bring my Camaro & my Honda (no extra charge for a 2nd car by the way. You just have to find a way to get it up there.)

We'll run the long track for this one since the new track won't be ready for awhile. It probably won't be ready until later in the summer since they weren't able to lay the last layer of ashpalt before winter. So the timing on that track will depend on weather this spring and how soon they can get it layed down. Then it has to sit unused for a number of months before they can have any cars running on it. I do plan to put something together on that new track as well but of course I can't set a date yet.

Todd
oldtoyota
02-15-2008, 12:37 PM
Cool. I'm excited to get out on the new track.

I am planning on doing the Suburban Corvette event the weekend before or else I would join you. Thanks again for putting these together. I hope to catch you later in the year.
SlowSwede
02-15-2008, 01:38 PM
Registered.

:rockon
96HawkCnvt
02-15-2008, 04:56 PM
Registered.

:rockon

Got it...

Updated List:



2004 Saab 9-3ss Aero
2000 Saab 9-3
2001 Porsche 996 GT2
1996 Camaro Z28
2003 Corvette Z06
2002 Corvette
1995 Impala SS
1993 Camaro Z28
1989 Mustang LX
2003 Corvette Z06
1995 Firehawk
2006 Audi A3
1965 FFR Cobra
2000 Camaro Z28
2003 Saab 9-3
2000 BMW M5
2001 Trans Am
2005 Mitsubishi EVO
1993 Nissan 240sx
2002 Corvette Z06
1991 CRX si
96HawkCnvt
02-19-2008, 08:26 AM
Update:

Everyone registered for this event will be eligible for a door prize.

13 x 19 Matted Framed photo of your car on the track by RayK. 2-3 week delivery after the event.

Thanks Ray!

There will likely be some other door prizes like TTM Polo shirts, Zaino Polish etc.


Todd
gkullman
02-24-2008, 05:31 PM
Heck, it's my birthday present to myself, June 2nd.
96HawkCnvt
02-24-2008, 07:01 PM
Heck, it's my birthday present to myself, June 2nd.

:rockon


Updated car list:


2004 Saab 9-3ss Aero
2000 Saab 9-3
2001 Porsche 996 GT2
1996 Camaro Z28
2003 Corvette Z06
2002 Corvette
1995 Impala SS
1993 Camaro Z28
1989 Mustang LX
2003 Corvette Z06
1995 Firehawk
2006 Audi A3
1965 FFR Cobra
2000 Camaro Z28
2003 Saab 9-3
2000 BMW M5
2001 Trans Am
2005 Mitsubishi EVO
1993 Nissan 240sx
2002 Corvette Z06
1991 Honda CRX si
1994 Honda Del Sol
2004 GTO
1998 Camaro Z28
2004 Subaru STi
1995 BMW M3



$25 Discount until 2/29/08!



Todd
Dan I.
02-24-2008, 10:33 PM
Any chance extending the discount another week or two? I have family issues that may conflict, so I'm hesitant to sign up...

I need my Brainerd fix; it's been a while
96HawkCnvt
02-24-2008, 11:46 PM
Any chance extending the discount another week or two? I have family issues that may conflict, so I'm hesitant to sign up...

There will not be an extension of the discount. However, I do understand that there can be circumstances beyond control so I've sent a PM to discuss this further.


Todd
Dan I.
02-25-2008, 11:41 PM
I'm in :rockon
96HawkCnvt
03-05-2008, 03:24 PM
So here is an updated list of cars registered. With a bunch of other folks planning on it, we will likely have to cap this event. No hard/fast number yet but another 10 - 15 spots fil up & we will be getting close.

A great group of cars so far!


2004 Saab 9-3ss Aero
2000 Saab 9-3
2001 Porsche 996 GT2
1996 Camaro Z28
2003 Corvette Z06
2002 Corvette
1995 Impala SS
1993 Camaro Z28
1989 Mustang LX
2003 Corvette Z06
1995 Firehawk
2006 Audi A3
1965 FFR Cobra
2000 Camaro Z28
2003 Saab 9-3
2000 BMW M5
2001 Trans Am
2005 Mitsubishi Evo VIII
1993 Nissan 240sx
2002 Corvette Z06
1991 Honda CRX si
1994 Honda Del Sol
2004 GTO
1998 Camaro Z28
2004 Subaru STi
1995 BMW M3
2005 GTO
1997 Camaro Z28
2004 BMW M3
2008 Mistsubishi Evo X
1996 BMW 318ti
1999 BMW M Roadster
1991 Saab 9000
1999 Camaro SS
2004 GTO
2006 Ford GT
1987 Supra
2005 Infinity G35 coupe
1987 Firebird
2005 Lotus Elise
2005 Lotus Elise
2004 Porsche Boxter
2006 Mazdaspeed6
2001 K2500
2002 WRX
2006 G6 GTP


Let me know if you have any questions.


Todd
Sifu
03-06-2008, 07:16 PM
Ugh I am trying to get those days off...
Cman
03-07-2008, 11:17 AM
Hmm, new car won't be ready yet but the tires are still good on the Miata.

Is this run in conjuction with Donneybrooke ?
96HawkCnvt
03-07-2008, 03:58 PM
Hmm, new car won't be ready yet but the tires are still good on the Miata.

Is this run in conjuction with Donneybrooke ?

This is run in conjunction with BIR Performance Driving School. They bought the driving school from Donnybrooke Motorsports awhile ago. Gary Curtis is the guy in charge & he really does a great job. Very good instruction for the new guys & lots of track time.

Todd
gkullman
03-12-2008, 02:53 PM
2001 K2500

Let me know if you have any questions.

Todd

Todd, I hope you don't mean a Chev/GMC 3/4 Ton!!
phile
03-12-2008, 05:33 PM
Todd, I hope you don't mean a Chev/GMC 3/4 Ton!!
Not only that, it's 4WD.
Sifu
03-12-2008, 06:14 PM
Can we get passenger rides on the bed?
96HawkCnvt
03-16-2008, 06:24 PM
Todd, I hope you don't mean a Chev/GMC 3/4 Ton!!

:rockon

That's what he registered!

Actually, I think he'll have something different ready in time for the event, but he's telling me now that he plans on towing the K2500 up there with the Super Duty :D

And no, there will be no rides in the bed! :rolleyes:


Todd
96HawkCnvt
03-20-2008, 01:17 AM
Haven't updated the list here in awhile. Registered so far:


2004 Saab 9-3ss Aero
2000 Saab 9-3
2001 Porsche 996 GT2
1996 Camaro Z28
2003 Corvette Z06
2002 Corvette
1995 Impala SS
1993 Camaro Z28
1989 Mustang LX
2003 Corvette Z06
1995 Firehawk
2006 Audi A3
1965 FFR Cobra
2000 Camaro Z28
2003 Saab 9-3
2000 BMW M5
2001 Trans Am
2005 Mitsubishi Evo VIII
1993 Nissan 240sx
2002 Corvette Z06
1991 Honda CRX si
1994 Honda Del Sol
2004 GTO
1998 Camaro Z28
2004 Subaru STi
1995 BMW M3
2005 GTO
1997 Camaro Z28
2004 BMW M3
2008 Mistsubishi Evo X
1996 BMW 318ti
1999 BMW M Roadster
1991 Saab 9000
1999 Camaro SS
2004 GTO
2006 Ford GT
1987 Supra
2005 Infinity G35 coupe
1987 Firebird
2005 Lotus Elise
2005 Lotus Elise
2004 Porsche Boxter
2006 Mazdaspeed6
2001 K2500
2002 WRX
2006 G6 GTP
1982 RX7
1989 Saab 900
1996 Civic EX
2006 EVO IX MR
1997 Eclipse
1988 BMW M3
1994 Mustang
2006 RSX Type-S
2002 RSX Type-S
2005 Mitsubishi EVO VIII
2007 Subaru STi
2005 GTO
1999 Trans Am
1994 Mustang GT



Todd
ChrisPy
03-28-2008, 08:23 AM
I am signed up. Can't wait.
96HawkCnvt
04-29-2008, 10:29 AM
This event was full but a couple of spots have opened up. Sign up now if you would like to go.

Registration is HERE (http://www.tracktimemotorsports.net/)

Let me know if you have any questions.

Todd
JK9K
04-29-2008, 05:25 PM
This is going to be fun, I can't wait!

One question, will it matter if I end up bringing a different car, I registered my 1991 Saab 9000, but it might end up that one of my other cars is more set-up by the time June 2nd rolls around (as the '91 is quite work in progress).
96HawkCnvt
04-30-2008, 01:16 AM
This is going to be fun, I can't wait!

One question, will it matter if I end up bringing a different car, I registered my 1991 Saab 9000, but it might end up that one of my other cars is more set-up by the time June 2nd rolls around (as the '91 is quite work in progress).

No worries about that. You just need to be sure that you go through the Tech Sheet and have everything in safe working order.

Todd
JK9K
04-30-2008, 03:08 PM
Perfect, thank you Todd!
tdl
05-29-2008, 09:33 AM
The current forecast shows rain on Monday.

Is this a rain or shine event or ?
phile
05-29-2008, 11:01 AM
The current forecast shows rain on Monday.

Is this a rain or shine event or ?

I would think rain at BIR wouldn't be nearly as scary on the new short course that bypasses the slick-as-ice dragstrip area.
96HawkCnvt
05-30-2008, 12:44 AM
The current forecast shows rain on Monday.

Is this a rain or shine event or ?

Will be rain or shine unless it is looking like an all day steady rain. In that case it is possible that we will schedule another day. That isn't very typical and usually we can at least get part of a day in without a wet track. Last fall we drove in the rain and it was a lot of fun. As long as everyone uses some common sense (especially on the front straight), it is fine in a light rain.

And yes, once the shorter track is ready to go it will be great in the rain. We hope to be having another event which will be on the new track later in the summer.

There may be 1 spot left if anyone is interested. Sign up on the waiting list & I'll let you know if it opens up.

Todd
tdl
06-02-2008, 07:43 PM
Todd,

Thank you for setting up the event. Despite the weather, I had a great time. Quick question, I saw a few photographers out there snapping pictures. Any idea, where we could see/buy them. Thank you.
96HawkCnvt
06-03-2008, 12:00 AM
Todd,

Thank you for setting up the event. Despite the weather, I had a great time. Quick question, I saw a few photographers out there snapping pictures. Any idea, where we could see/buy them. Thank you.

Everyone will receive a DVD full of pictures. Will probably be a couple of weeks before you see it.

Todd
tmhazen
06-03-2008, 12:56 AM
Heard a rumor that a Ford GT spun out today at Brainerd while trying to chase down a little Honda del Sol that passed him. Anybody have good info?
EWAustin
06-03-2008, 08:23 AM
Yeah,
SlowSwede was following the GT with camera rolling. No damage to the GT, but probably a few heartbeats skipped. Also the vid seems to imply that it was chasing down an EVO X, but that might not be the case depending on how much video editing there was.

Here's video (Right at the end)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euF9AOlZeHk
tdl
06-03-2008, 08:49 AM
Awesome! Thank you.


Everyone will receive a DVD full of pictures. Will probably be a couple of weeks before you see it.

Todd
tdl
06-03-2008, 09:20 AM
That little black Del Sol was hauling some serious A$$. Good driving too.

Heard a rumor that a Ford GT spun out today at Brainerd while trying to chase down a little Honda del Sol that passed him. Anybody have good info?
SlowSwede
06-03-2008, 09:23 AM
Yeah,
SlowSwede was following the GT with camera rolling. No damage to the GT, but probably a few heartbeats skipped. Also the vid seems to imply that it was chasing down an EVO X, but that might not be the case depending on how much video editing there was.

Here's video (Right at the end)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euF9AOlZeHk

There was a time lapse, I cut out a big chunk, to get to the "meat" of the GT.

Just glad everyone was ok. Not going to lie, it scared me a bit as cones were flying.


Thanks again, Todd, for the great time! Once you get some more pictures/video, let me know and I will do a write up on my site: http://culturegarage.com/2008/06/03/culturegarage-takes-to-the-track/
batboyvaj
06-03-2008, 09:26 AM
It was my del sol, I want to thank todd for a great event. I wish it would have been sunny out though. i had a great time!

I can't wait for the next event.
murph
06-03-2008, 10:17 AM
It was my del sol, I want to thank todd for a great event. I wish it would have been sunny out though. i had a great time!

I can't wait for the next event.

I'm at Orr right now, and Chris was just telling us about your car, sounds like it was quite the handfull! =]
sitz
06-03-2008, 11:22 AM
There was a time lapse, I cut out a big chunk, to get to the "meat" of the GT.

Just glad everyone was ok. Not going to lie, it scared me a bit as cones were flying.


Thanks again, Todd, for the great time! Once you get some more pictures/video, let me know and I will do a write up on my site: http://culturegarage.com/2008/06/03/culturegarage-takes-to-the-track/

Chris, AX skills pay off at BIR! great job driving the "surprise" cones out of turn one! :lol:
96HawkCnvt
06-03-2008, 12:13 PM
No damage to the GT, but probably a few heartbeats skipped.

Sorry to say that there was some damage to the GT. The front bumper was cracked and some relatively minor scrapes on the front driver's side corner from a cone. Of course under the circumstances that is relatively minor and cars/parts can be replaced. Nobody was injured and that of course is the primary concern anytime something like this happens.

Todd
Teddy.B
06-03-2008, 12:50 PM
It was fun hanging out and meeting some new and cool people but I have to say I wasn't disappointed I helped crew instead of run.
JK9K
06-03-2008, 02:16 PM
Todd, I'll second what SlowSwede said, it was a blast. Having never been to BIR I was a bit intimidated, but I was very happy to have a few people ride along who were familiar with the course.

I had never driven my 9000 anywhere near the level that I drove it yesterday, it was really fun. A few things made me nervous such as the hood looking like it was made of rubber at 135+ mph, and noticing that after each run set the plastic front bumper under-tray kept unclipping itself!

There was a time lapse, I cut out a big chunk, to get to the "meat" of the GT.

Just glad everyone was ok. Not going to lie, it scared me a bit as cones were flying.


Thanks again, Todd, for the great time! Once you get some more pictures/video, let me know and I will do a write up on my site: http://culturegarage.com/2008/06/03/culturegarage-takes-to-the-track/

I was in the passenger seat of SlowSwede's car repeating either "Holy Sh*t" or "Oh my God." It was intense.

It was my del sol, I want to thank todd for a great event. I wish it would have been sunny out though. i had a great time!

I can't wait for the next event.

You car just FLEW man, very impressive! It looked like it wanted to walk all over the place when you got on the gas.


Sorry to say that there was some damage to the GT. The front bumper was cracked and some relatively minor scrapes on the front driver's side corner from a cone. Of course under the circumstances that is relatively minor and cars/parts can be replaced. Nobody was injured and that of course is the primary concern anytime something like this happens.

Todd

I'm happy to hear that there was not much more damage than that. My fear while watching the spin was that he would hit the dirt with more speed. I'm glad he lost quite a bit of momentum from spinning on the pavement. I was definitely frightening to watch!
orrman
06-03-2008, 10:25 PM
Hey guys, I just wanted to stop by and give a shout out to batboyvaj.

Batboyvaj, thank you for allowing me to drive your car and congratulations. You Sir, have made a MOUNTAIN out of Del Mole hill! And after driving your little beast I do have but one request.

Henceforth, on these forums and in the non digital reality know to some as "real Life" may this malicious creature you have created, this automotive aberration, this Snake eating monster mouse only be referred to as either... 'Del-Mongoose' the Evo-nator or simply THE HELL SOL!!

Yes, It's really that fast. Ask the Snake!

See you at the track,

Chris Orr
R. Iverson
06-03-2008, 10:55 PM
Hey guys, I just wanted to stop by and give a shout out to batboyvaj.

Batboyvaj, thank you for allowing me to drive your car and congratulations. You Sir, have made a MOUNTAIN out of Del Mole hill! And after driving your little beast I do have but one request.

Henceforth, on these forums and in the non digital reality know to some as "real Life" may this malicious creature you have created, this automotive aberration, this Snake eating monster mouse only be referred to as either... 'Del-Mongoose' the Evo-nator or simply THE HELL SOL!!

Yes, It's really that fast. Ask the Snake!

See you at the track,

Chris Orr

Well I had no idea, sure sounds gnarly! Chris, maybe you'd be interested in a session in my car next time. Rick
orrman
06-04-2008, 12:08 AM
Well Rick, that's the beauty of THE HELL SOL. You have no idea, just looking at it, what it's really capable of. It's like meeting Ryan Seacrest and he's holding an Ax!

Now on the other hand, that tight German Chevy of yours looks the business. And I know, having seen you drive, that the steed delivers as well. So, I gladly accept your kind offer and look forward to riding your CaMarro with haste.

Will you be at Slowpokes next week?
R. Iverson
06-04-2008, 07:14 PM
Well Rick, that's the beauty of THE HELL SOL. You have no idea, just looking at it, what it's really capable of. It's like meeting Ryan Seacrest and he's holding an Ax!

Now on the other hand, that tight German Chevy of yours looks the business. And I know, having seen you drive, that the steed delivers as well. So, I gladly accept your kind offer and look forward to riding your CaMarro with haste.

Will you be at Slowpokes next week?

Mom said no, but maybe if I'm good and eat my vegetables... BTW, I'm now in the market for a HANS devise and a fire suppression system, I'll be in touch Rick