Reno-Fernley Feedback - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

sperry · 2004-08-30, 08:40 AM

RFR would like feedback from the track event.

Specifically I think they're looking for stuff they can use in their advertizing about how much fun you had, and why you would recommend the school to others, but I'm sure they'll take constructive criticism as well.

Please post your comments here, and I will forward them on to the track, or you may email E.T. directly at et@reno-fernleyraceway.com

Thanks everyone!

MikeSTI · 2004-08-30, 09:07 AM

"so you dont want to see another add on TV of how your car should be driven" Next Level Racing is for you

what did I win BOB

dknv · 2004-08-30, 09:17 AM

I found the 'Lead & Follow' approach an effective way in learning the proper line around this course. The pace started conservatively, and the instructor did a good job monitoring the group so that we could increase our speeds in subsequent lap sessions.

The one additional thing I wished I had gotten out of this class was to have had an instructor in the car earlier in the day, so that I could have gotten specific feedback on turn-in points and shifting strategy. Nevertheless, the class provided plenty of seat time and I got lots of practice in point-bys.

AtomicLabMonkey · 2004-08-30, 09:24 AM

Sounds like a lot of fun, wish I could have made it out.

doubleurx · 2004-08-30, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AtomicLabMonkey

Sounds like a lot of fun, wish I could have made it out.

It was an absolute blast. The in car instruction helped so much. I was amazed at how much faster I could push the car at the end of the day compared to the first sessions.

The follow the leader method really helps build your confidence as a first timer.

The cones for braking and turn in designations really helped smooth out the corners.

Thanks!

Kevin M · 2004-08-30, 11:30 AM

I really wish they'd had some pump gas at the track, a lot of us would have gotten some more session time. I even managed to burn 13.5 gallons in my puny little 4 cylinder.

I wish I could have made the last session because I could have tried a few things I had learned in my last session a lot more.

My instructor, Bill, was absolutely great. Not only was he knowledgable enough to give my simple instructions that really improved my speeds, he was genuinely enthusiastic about making us all faster and was clearly enjoying the event. Everybody should get to work with instructors like that, especially as beginners.

dknv · 2004-08-30, 11:39 AM

Alot of people visited the fuel man:

Kevin M · 2004-08-30, 11:44 AM

Yes, if I had a car that was worth putting 100 octane in I definitely would have gotten a few gallons too.

Pat R. · 2004-08-31, 08:45 PM

Is the track open for test and tune on Monday? I have a serious jones going for some more track time and I have this coupon to use up.

Who else is in for a Labor Day two-hour crack fest?

dknv · 2004-09-01, 08:00 AM

Neat idea!

MattR · 2004-09-01, 08:05 AM

Overall, I feel like the event could not have gone better. The staff of TNL driving school far exceded my expectations in regards to their performance, expertise and overall genuine interest in us as students. It really added to the day.

I'm looking forward to future sessions with TNL at Reno Fernley, perhaps even another large group day like this one. As a co-planner for the event, I wanted to thank everyone who attended, and look forward to future such events. We have a great car club.

thanks
Matt

MattR · 2004-09-01, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pat R.

Is the track open for test and tune on Monday? I have a serious jones going for some more track time and I have this coupon to use up.

Who else is in for a Labor Day two-hour crack fest?

I don;t think my car is up for it yet...not sure about the service schedule yet, but it is an option.

doubleurx · 2004-09-01, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattR

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pat R.

Is the track open for test and tune on Monday? I have a serious jones going for some more track time and I have this coupon to use up.

Who else is in for a Labor Day two-hour crack fest?

I don;t think my car is up for it yet...not sure about the service schedule yet, but it is an option.

Tell me about it. I already scheduled my appointment with Nate. If it is the Tranny I may be getting that STI motor / Tranny combo that is for sale on NASIOC - thanks for the lead Kevin.

Painful but fun!

As soon as I get that thing fixed, you can count me in.

dirtyWRX · 2004-09-01, 05:37 PM

Just to add props.

When the organizers said, that we were the best group they had ever had, the meant it. I overhead them talking to one another about just how well our group was doing. I have to say, I've run with quite a few groups, and the skill, and the sportsmanship of everyone was unbelievable.

Subaru league time trials???

Berndt

MikeK · 2004-09-01, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pat R.

Is the track open for test and tune on Monday? I have a serious jones going for some more track time and I have this coupon to use up.

Who else is in for a Labor Day two-hour crack fest?

I am definately up for this if they are open.

sperry · 2004-09-01, 07:18 PM

I don't have time to split this thread back on topic since I'm still at work trying to go home before midnight (hint, hint moderators), so I'll just remind you all that this thread is for posting feedback that will be sent to Reno-Fernley Raceway. If you've got comments about the event, the track is very interested to hear your opinions!

bemanii · 2004-09-01, 11:16 PM

+ : Props for keeping to the schedule. When they started late I was worried that the whole schedule would become useless.

- : Not enough flagging stations. Even though we ended up not needing that many flaggers, that is after the fact, and 3 is just too little for safety IMO.

- : I guess they finally found the speakers sometime around lunch ...

sperry · 2004-09-02, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bemanii

+ : Props for keeping to the schedule. When they started late I was worried that the whole schedule would become useless.

- : Not enough flagging stations. Even though we ended up not needing that many flaggers, that is after the fact, and 3 is just too little for safety IMO.

- : I guess they finally found the speakers sometime around lunch ...

One thing to note, they offered more flaggers, but we didn't have the $750 to hire them.

Speedtoy · 2004-09-07, 08:56 AM

Hey guys..its me, Speedtoy (Jeff) who helped instruct with the Z06.

You WERE a class act group to work with, it was really great.

Anyone here I gave a "ride" to?

sperry · 2004-09-07, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speedtoy

Hey guys..its me, Speedtoy (Jeff) who helped instruct with the Z06.

You WERE a class act group to work with, it was really great.

Anyone here I gave a "ride" to?

Hey man, welcome to the board! Thanks to you and all the other instructors for running a great event!

MikeSTI · 2004-09-07, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speedtoy

Hey guys..its me, Speedtoy (Jeff) who helped instruct with the Z06.

You WERE a class act group to work with, it was really great.

Anyone here I gave a "ride" to?

I didnt get to ride with you but I chased you a little

I was in Group A with the STi

lol one of the many Mikes you had

dknv · 2004-09-07, 01:56 PM

Hey Jeff, welcome to the board!
You gave me a ride in the morning in that SUV - does that count? :wink:

Dean · 2004-09-07, 02:08 PM

Wait a minute...This is an imposter...

The real Speedtoys "Jeff" spells his name Geoff I thought... Maybe that is just his 3S name... since he hasn't owned a 3S in years. Maybe he changed his name so the Corvette folks wouldn't know he is a closet turbo/AWD fan...

Next this imposter will try to sell us brake pads and rotors at discount prices...

MattR · 2004-09-07, 02:16 PM

Hahaha!

qksubi · 2005-01-27, 11:37 PM

I think its test n tune time

2004-08-30, 08:40 AM	#1
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Reno-Fernley Feedback RFR would like feedback from the track event. Specifically I think they're looking for stuff they can use in their advertizing about how much fun you had, and why you would recommend the school to others, but I'm sure they'll take constructive criticism as well. Please post your comments here, and I will forward them on to the track, or you may email E.T. directly at et@reno-fernleyraceway.com Thanks everyone! __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2004-08-30, 09:07 AM	#2
MikeSTI EJ205 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,354 Car: 2004 STi Class: TSM I can't complain	"so you dont want to see another add on TV of how your car should be driven" Next Level Racing is for you what did I win BOB __________________ Cobb Stage 2

2004-08-30, 09:24 AM	#4
AtomicLabMonkey Nightwalker Real Name: Austin Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oshkosh, WI Posts: 4,063 Car: '13 WRX YGBSM	Sounds like a lot of fun, wish I could have made it out. __________________ "None of you seem to understand. I'm not locked in here with you.. you're locked in here with me."

2004-08-30, 11:30 AM	#6
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	I really wish they'd had some pump gas at the track, a lot of us would have gotten some more session time. I even managed to burn 13.5 gallons in my puny little 4 cylinder. I wish I could have made the last session because I could have tried a few things I had learned in my last session a lot more. My instructor, Bill, was absolutely great. Not only was he knowledgable enough to give my simple instructions that really improved my speeds, he was genuinely enthusiastic about making us all faster and was clearly enjoying the event. Everybody should get to work with instructors like that, especially as beginners. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2004-08-30, 11:39 AM	#7
dknv EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: 39n53, 119w90 Posts: 2,698 Car: RX-8 Class: CS maybe	Alot of people visited the fuel man: Attached Thumbnails

2004-08-30, 09:17 AM	#3
dknv EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: 39n53, 119w90 Posts: 2,698 Car: RX-8 Class: CS maybe	I found the 'Lead & Follow' approach an effective way in learning the proper line around this course. The pace started conservatively, and the instructor did a good job monitoring the group so that we could increase our speeds in subsequent lap sessions. The one additional thing I wished I had gotten out of this class was to have had an instructor in the car earlier in the day, so that I could have gotten specific feedback on turn-in points and shifting strategy. Nevertheless, the class provided plenty of seat time and I got lots of practice in point-bys.

2004-08-30, 11:44 AM	#8
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Yes, if I had a car that was worth putting 100 octane in I definitely would have gotten a few gallons too. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2004-08-31, 08:45 PM	#9
Pat R. EJ251 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Southeast Hades Posts: 593 Car: Red Class: Stockish ¿Quién es tu padre?	Is the track open for test and tune on Monday? I have a serious jones going for some more track time and I have this coupon to use up. Who else is in for a Labor Day two-hour crack fest? __________________ Movin' to Montana soon, gonna be a dental floss tycoon.

2004-09-01, 08:00 AM	#10
dknv EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: 39n53, 119w90 Posts: 2,698 Car: RX-8 Class: CS maybe	Neat idea!

2004-09-01, 08:05 AM	#11
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Overall, I feel like the event could not have gone better. The staff of TNL driving school far exceded my expectations in regards to their performance, expertise and overall genuine interest in us as students. It really added to the day. I'm looking forward to future sessions with TNL at Reno Fernley, perhaps even another large group day like this one. As a co-planner for the event, I wanted to thank everyone who attended, and look forward to future such events. We have a great car club. thanks Matt __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2004-09-01, 05:37 PM	#14
dirtyWRX EJ18 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: San Francisco Posts: 26	Just to add props. When the organizers said, that we were the best group they had ever had, the meant it. I overhead them talking to one another about just how well our group was doing. I have to say, I've run with quite a few groups, and the skill, and the sportsmanship of everyone was unbelievable. Subaru league time trials??? Berndt

2004-09-01, 07:18 PM	#16
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	I don't have time to split this thread back on topic since I'm still at work trying to go home before midnight (hint, hint moderators), so I'll just remind you all that this thread is for posting feedback that will be sent to Reno-Fernley Raceway. If you've got comments about the event, the track is very interested to hear your opinions! __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2004-09-01, 11:16 PM	#17
bemanii EJ18 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Folsom, CA Posts: 29	+ : Props for keeping to the schedule. When they started late I was worried that the whole schedule would become useless. - : Not enough flagging stations. Even though we ended up not needing that many flaggers, that is after the fact, and 3 is just too little for safety IMO. - : I guess they finally found the speakers sometime around lunch ...

2004-09-07, 08:56 AM	#19
Speedtoy n00b Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 22 Car: 05 baja Turbo 5spd Class: Yellow Bus	Hey guys..its me, Speedtoy (Jeff) who helped instruct with the Z06. You WERE a class act group to work with, it was really great. Anyone here I gave a "ride" to? __________________ --- You Race It, We Brake It! Performance street and race brake discounter..just ask!

2004-09-07, 01:56 PM	#22
dknv EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: 39n53, 119w90 Posts: 2,698 Car: RX-8 Class: CS maybe	Hey Jeff, welcome to the board! You gave me a ride in the morning in that SUV - does that count? :wink:

2004-09-07, 02:08 PM	#23
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Wait a minute...This is an imposter... The real Speedtoys "Jeff" spells his name Geoff I thought... Maybe that is just his 3S name... since he hasn't owned a 3S in years. Maybe he changed his name so the Corvette folks wouldn't know he is a closet turbo/AWD fan... Next this imposter will try to sell us brake pads and rotors at discount prices... __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2004-09-07, 02:16 PM	#24
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Hahaha! __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2005-01-27, 11:37 PM	#25
qksubi Assault Mechanic Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 996 Car: 13 Sti Hatch Satin white Class: TBSP/TT-2 Aim for the EYES!	I think its test n tune time

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