Well it is finally done! I have reserved GSS for a track day on August 22nd.

The cost is going to be 3350.00 to include track, insurance, & ambulance.
Gonna limit it to about 20-30 cars as we don't want to much traffic.
Cost will be 250.00 per person.
If we get more participants then I will refund cash to everyone.
If we get less than expected/ bring cash or your checkbook.

No bitchin' about the price if you have to pony up more and I won't complain if I have to refund some back!

http://www.grandsportspeedway.com/


Rules are:
1. No alcohol
2. Must have SA2000 or newer helmet (on your head!) FYI: motorcycle helmets won't work!
3. Nomex if you are in a race car.
4. Long pants (no nylon workout pants) such as cotton or jeans for people driving street legal cars.
5. No passengers are allowed unless you are a licensed instructor. (insurance stipulation)
FYI: If you want to show someone the fastest line; have them do a "lead and follow" at 60% full speed to be safe.

We have the track from 9am-5pm
Gate opens at 8am.
Mandatory Drivers meeting at 8:45 am
Gate closes at 6pm.


Some of the buildings were lost in the hurricane but they do have port-a-potties.
I suggest bringing some tailgating popup tents for shade and coolers with tons of water, etc.

Fill this out if you want to come have some fun!

http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewf...a3BlalNfU3c6MA..

 

Annnnd of course, that's the weekend I'll be in California. Damn ><

 

sounds great ill let you know in a coupla days if i can make it ... i dont have a helmet though

 

they have helmets you can rent for like 10 bucks a day there

 

damn this sound fun, i want but helment, where is best store to get one at?

 

You can google a ton of places. I have found that a lot of them have different store fronts on the web but when you call; the same people answer.

There are a ton of options; open face, closed face, etc.

Bell makes a good one that is relatively in expensive:

http://www.magnaracing.com/index.php...oducts_id=1543

Most important is to make sure of the rating!
You don't want one that has a "M" in the rating as that is for motorcycles.

Get one that has a SNELL SA rating of 2000 or newer.
Almost all the SA ratings on new helmets are SA 2005.

If you start auto-crossing or doing track days (which I plan on organizing once a quarter); you will need a helmet anyway.

Hope you can make it! It's a great way to meet cool people with car interest and see how different rides handle in different conditions.

FYI: It is very safe and there is no bump drafting! hahaha
Everyone there wants to take care of their rides!

 

I don't know if I'm free that weekend, but if I am I'm in. I let you know in a few days.

 

edit first post to see who all is coming 1. donnie 2. etc...

but yeah i'll let you know when and if i get the money thanks for hosting this again!

 

Driver Name Vehicle Year Vehicle Make & Model
Donnie Ozenne 2009 Mazda RX8
Justin Shaw 2006 Porsche Cayman S
Dean Verinder 2007 Shelby GT500
Sjur H. Wie 1995 Porsche 993(RS)
Andy Lee 2001 Saab Viggen
Scott "Sideways" McBrook 1998 Mustang
Jason Sibley (Jase) 2008 Volkswagen R32
Michael Tucker 1976ish BMW 2002
Mike O'Brien 2004 Honda S2000
Brett Zagorski 2002 Porsche 911

 

This is to clarify some confusion about the price as I have been getting PM's about.

The 250 is a starting point. If we get 20 people (12 have already signed up); the cost comes down to $167.50! If we get 30 people; $111.00; and so on.

When the facility opens up to events, they can put a set price per car. Here we are splitting it up among all users so the cost is variable. I can't imagine that we can't find 20 people in Houston that want to spend 167.50 to have 8 hrs of track time to use as they wish.

Everyone is correct that 5 hrs would wear you and the car out!
The point was that you could drive as much as you want and not be limited to 20min sessions. Also, we are gonna run clockwise for part of the day and switch it in the afternoon so we can see the track from both directions.

Hope this clarifies how the cost will be figured out.
Hope to see you all out there!

 

Hey Donnie, is the cost per car or driver?

(For example a husband and wife driving split)

 

The cost is per driver but since you are sharing the same car; I don't think the group will mind. Our main concern is that we don't want 50 people showing up with 45 cars and then taking their "non-shared" cars out there.

Seems like a good upper class group signed up so far so it shouldn't be a problem.
We will be bringing a dozen eggs to bomb anyone trying to sneak an additional ride out there! hahaha (just kiddin')

 

DonnieO...does your car have to be an 8?

 

No!! Actually I have the only RX8 there. We have everything from 1998 Mustang to Porsche 993, G35s, Z4, etc.

Hope you can make it!

 

that z4 won't stay for too long after seeing kevo's out there :P

 

i cant make it have fun def get alot of pics maybe next time i can make it ... donnie i love your rims and still waitin to see pics of it dropped

 

I will get some pictures out there for sure! Sorry you can't make it.
I will PM everyone and start a new thread if fun is had by all and we decide to do another one.

 

LOL.

I have family plans on the 22nd, but am going to try my best to rearrange and make room for the event. Sounds like a great time. It would be nice to see and run another track.

 

damn this sounds so sweet...... i doubt i will be able to afford it, but what if we just want to come and watch?

 

oh yea didnt think of that can we come watch?

 

come on down!

 

Sure, come on down to watch. Bring helmet and money though; b/c if you are like me, you will want to get on the track! haha

 

ha ha im sure i would but with the way stuff is now and all the stuff going on i doubt ill be spending any excess money till the insurance case and stuff settles or till they catch the guy so yea maybe just watch for now

 

So how was it?

- Kabong

 

It was a blast! Everyone drove fast/safe and the instructor there gave free ride alongs so everyone got a bit better!