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05-03-2007, 03:21 PM | #1 |
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Official VIC Track Day @ Mission Raceway Park
IT IS OFFICIAL !!!
Our "VIC" track day is scheduled and confirmed, so prepare to sharpen your skills and enjoy your Subaru in a safe, fast and fun filled day at the track. Driving Unlimited will again be facilitating the program which will begin at 8:30 with a classroom session, followed by some on-track warm up exercises. Circuit lapping will begin at approx. 10:30 with catered lunch served at noon. Lapping continues until 4:30 with instructors on hand to help guide you through the day. DATE Wednesday, June 13, 2007 TIME 8:30 - 4:30 PLACE Mission Raceway Park COST $255 per driver or $265 with catered lunch. REGISTRATION 2 Steps: 1.) SIGN-UP Email [email protected] with: -Full name. -Telephone number. -Email address. -Vehicle model and year. -Experience, if any. 2.) PAYMENT Call or drop by Specialty Subaru and talk to Geremy for payment details. Specialty Subaru 1235 Marine Dr. North Vancouver 9:00am-6:00pm 604-980-2464 ***IMPORTANT*** *********** This program is designed to offer a maximum amount of track time and is limited to just 24 participants. Registration will close on Wednesday June 6, 2007.
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05-03-2007, 03:32 PM | #2 |
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I would imagine as previous track days that first dibs go to Subies and spot fillers would be other cars...
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05-03-2007, 03:51 PM | #3 |
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Damn it! Why does it have to be on a Wednesay!
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05-03-2007, 06:21 PM | #4 |
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I would love to race but not totally sure yet. Spectators allowed? Taking pictures n stuff would be fun.
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05-03-2007, 06:44 PM | #5 |
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Spectators are allowed AFAIK. The reason they are on weekdays is becuase that is when the track is available. Take a day off MAN!
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05-03-2007, 07:31 PM | #6 |
I'm sorry for apologizing
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I spectated last time in the rain with my little brother...maybe I will participate this time How will stock RS brake rotors, with Hawk HPS pads, stainless lines, and Motul 5.1 fluid hold up for a day like this though?
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05-03-2007, 07:33 PM | #7 |
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why cant this be the next wednesday when i am actually in town... booo
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05-03-2007, 09:03 PM | #8 |
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i'm out this time.. can't make it on a weekday.. =(
have fun guys! |
05-03-2007, 09:04 PM | #9 |
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I'd really like to hit one of these days up. Is there a list anywhere of what the top few things to do for "track preparation" would be? I would think obviously brake pads, fluid, check oil etc. anything anyone runs into as issues though as far as wear and tear or what to do to make the most of the day?
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05-03-2007, 10:17 PM | #10 |
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Can my girl and me "share" the car? is the reg fee per car?
(SemaJ - Dude, you're the Guru! I'd imagine that that is a great set up for the ocasiosional track day ) |
05-03-2007, 10:21 PM | #11 |
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You'll do better then me...with stock lines and stock fluids....
Your pads might eat up your rotors but the main concern is the fluids boiling or the lines flexing too much. |
05-04-2007, 12:57 AM | #12 |
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Sooo... what does a newb need to know before signing up for one of these? Insurance requirements? Etc?
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05-04-2007, 01:55 AM | #13 | |
I'm sorry for apologizing
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My rotors are already at the "I might need to change these soon" stage from auto-x...a track day will KILL them completely for sure! I'm also wondering how HPS pads will hold up. |
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05-04-2007, 02:46 AM | #14 |
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let me help you guys out..
you don't have to do anything to your car.. seriously.. especially if you are a rookie.. a stock car will do just fine (except maybe stock re92).. the goal is to learn how to drive your car.. =) just make sure you have some fresh oil in your engine.. but if you HAVE to do some mod, i would suggest tires first.. if you have money, go for R-compounds.. if you are tight on budget, grab some summer tires.. second would be some shocks/springs combo or coilovers.. then brakes (pads, lines, fluid).. imo, you can always try to brake earlier.. hence the need for serious brake upgrade would not be necessary for starter.. if you have to worry about insurance, maybe you should think twice.. if you want to go out there and push the limit and expect ppl to cover your ass when you crash your car, you are nuts.. lol.. so either take it easy and have fun or pay to play.. |
05-04-2007, 09:12 AM | #15 | |
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Your setup will rock the track. I only had RS brakes, ss lines, 50$ lordco pads and FORD Dot4 in my rally car and I could ride those brakes all day long down the sides of mountains - for 1000s of KM. Anyway, make them fade. Boil the fluid. Left foot brake the crap out of them. Then you don't have to speculate about what happens when. You'll know. |
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05-04-2007, 04:05 PM | #16 |
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hey, I'm required to buy insurance to place my computers on a rack in a datacenter... I figured perhaps the organisers of the event might require additional insurance or something before letting people throw their cars around the track.. I was kinda letting onto the fact that I don't know anything by asking the question.
I also wasn't asking if I need to modify my car, I was asking if I need to pickup any other specific equipment. I see videos on youtube of people wearing full body outfits and all that. What's actually required? If it's nothing major, then I'll probably try and come out, but if I have to spend $2500 on gear, I probably won't... As I said, I'm a newb.. I was asking for information, not to be talked down to. Then again, what do I expect on teh internets? |
05-04-2007, 05:36 PM | #17 |
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All event insurance is taken care of and you don't need to buy anything extra.
Driving Unlimited will supply loaner helmets so just make sure you have decent brakes, comfortable shoes and nothing loose in your car and you're ready to go. Don't worry if you've never done a track day before. The program is geared towards all skill levels. BTW Great response so far everybody!!!! Keep those registrations coming to [email protected] It's going to be fun. |
05-04-2007, 05:49 PM | #18 |
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! I'm leaving June 7th for my sister's graduation! I wanted to do this
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05-04-2007, 05:53 PM | #19 |
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I think what he meant was that any damages out of your car is paid for, anything happen to your car you're on your own - seems to be the rules for anything happening on a track, be it AutoX/HPDE/Time Trial/Track Day
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05-05-2007, 12:14 AM | #20 |
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lostmind, you might not know that andys is famous for 'stirring the pot' and getting people riled up. Some people and their perverse pleasures...
Geremy, correct me if I am wrong, but the track days I have done with Driving Unlimited ARE actually covered by ICBC since DU has worked the format out to be 'driver training', and has got ICBC to extend coverage. Still, if your finances would be devastated with the loss of the car, you probably should still think twice. You will wear brake pads; make sure they are in decent shape and the fluid is high temperature capable. I found the Brembos to be more than capable; those with OEM brakes should take extra care to make sure they are in top shape. Tires should be in good shape but you won't wear them a huge amount. |
05-05-2007, 12:51 AM | #21 | |
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As well, Driving Unlimited does a fantastic "safe driving" program for Canadian Direct Insurance. Last edited by 6th gear; 05-05-2007 at 01:09 AM. |
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05-05-2007, 01:21 AM | #22 | |
I'm sorry for apologizing
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05-06-2007, 04:21 PM | #23 |
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Registration is going well.
So far we have a bunch of STi's and even a Dodge Magnum SRT. Don't forget that registration closes 1 week before the track day. |
05-06-2007, 05:17 PM | #24 |
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I'll be there. Total newb here too.
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05-07-2007, 12:57 AM | #25 |
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Just sticktifying this for 6thgear.
Remember, he's doing this event for the "betterment" Subaru community. LaterZ! Darren!! |
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