Track day Sat 12/10 at RFR!!! Free??? - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

Dean · 2005-12-06, 10:39 AM

Go this from RFR... Probably need to talk to Michele, Liz, Jeremy, or ET about what qualifies as a RFR Track Permit these days... I think an SCCA TT licence should suffice... I'll be at ThunderHill, or I'd go. Matt says this is $100 for a 1/2 day, ??? for a full day.

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Sent: Friday, December 02, 2005 5:33 PM
Subject: FW: New Track opening

Come out and join us and drive a new section of the track (see map)

SATURDAY DEC 10TH CARS ONLY
Competition license or RFR Track Permit required.

SUNDAY DEC 11TH BIKES AND KARTS ONLY
Competition license or RFR Track Permit required.

Morning session starts at 9AM. Gates open at 7:30AM for registration.
FULL DAY MANDATORY Drivers meeting at 8:15AM,
(if you miss it you will have to wait untill the afternoon session) We will be very strict about this.

Afternoon session starts at 1PM
HALF DAY MANDATORY Drivers meeting at 12:15PM

(if you miss it you will you will not be allowed to run) We will be very strict about this.

Please call the office to schedule. Please understand that there is a lot involved for the test and tunes, so it is very helpful if we know you are coming. If there are no reservations we will not be open.

Let go racing!

Jeremy Cable
Reno Fernley Raceway
Road Course Manager
775-575-7217 office
775-745-0248 cell
775-745-7214 fax
www.reno-fernleyraceway.com

[B]Please call either Liz or myself at (775) 575-7217 to schedule.[/B}

We are looking forward to you experiencing Phase III, The New Track at Reno-Fernley Raceway!

Sincerely,

Michele Thomas

MattR · 2005-12-06, 10:40 AM

I signed up already, it's $100 for half day. See you there?

MattR · 2005-12-06, 10:41 AM

Also, you need to have the "RFR Track Permit" issued by RFR/ TNL Driving school. Or a competition license.

MikeK · 2005-12-06, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by MattR

Also, you need to have the "RFR Track Permit" issued by RFR/ TNL Driving school. Or a competition license.

How do we get one of these before the weekend?

doubleurx · 2005-12-06, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by MattR

Also, you need to have the "RFR Track Permit" issued by RFR/ TNL Driving school. Or a competition license.

I have one but it says on the license that it is only valid for one year?

Mike you should have gotten one at the SECCS Track day in 2004.

Oh, I still have no tires so I am hosed.

Dean · 2005-12-06, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by doubleurx

I have one but it says on the license that it is only valid for one year?

Mike you should have gotten one at the SECCS Track day in 2004.

Oh, I still have no tires so I am hosed.

I think I am only taking 1 set to Thunderhill, so you can use the set I'm not if you have an '04.

doubleurx · 2005-12-06, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean

I think I am only taking 1 set to Thunderhill, so you can use the set I'm not if you have an '04.

Thanks for the offer Dean. Unfortunately I have an '05. Looks like I need to work most of the weekend anyways.

MattR · 2005-12-10, 03:25 PM

BUMP!!!!!

I ran the new section of RFR today...Temperature was 33 degrees almost all day long, definately the coldest temperature I've ever attempted to track in, especially since RFR required windows to be down all day

...Anyway, Mike K and Lucas came along and rode with me, it was nice to have some input from the passenger seat. The configuration we ran today was called the "Outer Rim", (the layout we followed when we got a ride at teh SCCA day pretty much) which measured exactly 3 miles around. There are some absolutley brutal off camber turns and blind approaches, it was incredible. Anyway, I have some video, I can bring it to the meet if anyone wants to see...

Dean, hope you're having a good time at T Hill!

MikeK · 2005-12-10, 04:35 PM

The top section is a lot of fun. There is nowhere to rest, unlike the old configuration. There arte a couple of tricky turns as well, including one that it totally blind as you come over a small crest

With the extra track the course was around 3 minutes per lap, based on watching the clock in the car for a 20 minute session. A lot of extra space to play on!

Matt, great driving, especially in the last session where you pushed a lot more on the new section. I can't wait for the next track day there!

Dean · 2005-12-13, 04:43 PM

Damn, I want to see video... have they figured out how to run the full 4 iles yet? K walls, and tires at the cross over?

MikeK · 2005-12-13, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean

Damn, I want to see video... have they figured out how to run the full 4 iles yet? K walls, and tires at the cross over?

Yes, there are concrete walls and tyres. I also spoke to dianne who was doing the sign ins, and she said that the full course does match what I drew here (blue is the wall):

doubleurx · 2005-12-13, 05:23 PM

That looks really fun. I can't wait to get out there again.

MattR · 2005-12-13, 08:26 PM

The only difference in the config I ran Saturday is that you dump into the fishbowl instead of soming out on the old backstraight.

I gave my DVD to Scott and Nick, so they may have some video up soon. Guys, the track is friggin awesome.

sperry · 2005-12-13, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MattR

The only difference in the config I ran Saturday is that you dump into the fishbowl instead of soming out on the old backstraight.

I gave my DVD to Scott and Nick, so they may have some video up soon. Guys, the track is friggin awesome.

Right...

Step 1: record footage in a format playable on a PC.
Step 2: awe fuck it, since step 1's already been messed up.

MattR · 2005-12-13, 08:58 PM

Oops.

sperry · 2005-12-13, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MattR

Oops.

I'm just bitching 'cause it should just work, and it don't. I'm still at work, Nick took the DVD and is gonna fuck w/ it at home.

doubleurx · 2005-12-14, 09:24 AM

Can't wait to see it; and somebody get Nick a date!

Nick Koan · 2005-12-14, 09:32 AM

I have it, but I keep timing out trying to attach the file here. Hopefully I can upload it at some point today.

Nick Koan · 2005-12-14, 10:04 AM

http://www.seccs.org/gallery/index.p...MattRFR-01.avi
http://www.seccs.org/gallery/index.p...MattRFR-02.avi
http://www.seccs.org/gallery/index.p...MattRFR-03.avi

You will need the DivX codec. Download it here: http://www.divxmovies.com/codec/

You don't need to install the player or the Google Toolbar, but you can if you want to. The only thing you'll absolutely need is the codec.

Nick Koan · 2005-12-14, 11:19 AM

Links updated guys.

Forgotten · 2005-12-14, 12:09 PM

Awesome video. Looks like you guys had some fun.
"Yeah Bitches! I got this bitch." Pretty funny.

2005-12-06, 10:40 AM	#2
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	I signed up already, it's $100 for half day. See you there? __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2005-12-06, 10:41 AM	#3
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Also, you need to have the "RFR Track Permit" issued by RFR/ TNL Driving school. Or a competition license. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2005-12-10, 03:25 PM	#8
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	BUMP!!!!! I ran the new section of RFR today...Temperature was 33 degrees almost all day long, definately the coldest temperature I've ever attempted to track in, especially since RFR required windows to be down all day ...Anyway, Mike K and Lucas came along and rode with me, it was nice to have some input from the passenger seat. The configuration we ran today was called the "Outer Rim", (the layout we followed when we got a ride at teh SCCA day pretty much) which measured exactly 3 miles around. There are some absolutley brutal off camber turns and blind approaches, it was incredible. Anyway, I have some video, I can bring it to the meet if anyone wants to see... Dean, hope you're having a good time at T Hill! __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2005-12-13, 04:43 PM	#10
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.	Damn, I want to see video... have they figured out how to run the full 4 iles yet? K walls, and tires at the cross over? __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2005-12-13, 08:26 PM	#13
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	The only difference in the config I ran Saturday is that you dump into the fishbowl instead of soming out on the old backstraight. I gave my DVD to Scott and Nick, so they may have some video up soon. Guys, the track is friggin awesome. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2005-12-10, 04:35 PM	#9
MikeK Captain Turbo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 3,318 Car: 05 STi	The top section is a lot of fun. There is nowhere to rest, unlike the old configuration. There arte a couple of tricky turns as well, including one that it totally blind as you come over a small crest With the extra track the course was around 3 minutes per lap, based on watching the clock in the car for a 20 minute session. A lot of extra space to play on! Matt, great driving, especially in the last session where you pushed a lot more on the new section. I can't wait for the next track day there!

2005-12-13, 05:23 PM	#12
doubleurx EJ205 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Truckee Posts: 1,948	That looks really fun. I can't wait to get out there again.

2005-12-13, 08:58 PM	#15
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Oops. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2005-12-14, 09:24 AM	#17
doubleurx EJ205 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Truckee Posts: 1,948	Can't wait to see it; and somebody get Nick a date!

2005-12-14, 09:32 AM	#18
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	I have it, but I keep timing out trying to attach the file here. Hopefully I can upload it at some point today. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2005-12-14, 10:04 AM	#19
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	http://www.seccs.org/gallery/index.p...MattRFR-01.avi http://www.seccs.org/gallery/index.p...MattRFR-02.avi http://www.seccs.org/gallery/index.p...MattRFR-03.avi You will need the DivX codec. Download it here: http://www.divxmovies.com/codec/ You don't need to install the player or the Google Toolbar, but you can if you want to. The only thing you'll absolutely need is the codec. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN Last edited by Nick Koan; 2005-12-14 at 11:13 AM.

2005-12-14, 11:19 AM	#20
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Links updated guys. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2005-12-14, 12:09 PM	#21
Forgotten EJ22 Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 348 Car: 05 STi	Awesome video. Looks like you guys had some fun. "Yeah Bitches! I got this bitch." Pretty funny.

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