Was this anyone? Button Willow
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Was this anyone? Button Willow
Went to Button Willow Raceway on Dec 20th for some fun. And 2 RX8s were running with us. If so, you guys looked good, and here is some shots of your cars in action.
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Do they have classes there? I drove by Buttonwillow over Christmas but didn't know there was a track. I'd go up for advanced driving lessons (not racing, but handling courses.)
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They have the classes every other month or so. It is $175 for the whole day, but $155 if you sign up with our group. They book fast, so sign up early. If you want the group discount, register under "CLUB MOCC". For more info see ButtonwillowRaceway.com, and click on Performance Drivinvg clinic, or PM me.
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Originally posted by SpcyMSP
They have the classes every other month or so. It is $175 for the whole day, but $155 if you sign up with our group. They book fast, so sign up early. If you want the group discount, register under "CLUB MOCC". For more info see ButtonwillowRaceway.com, and click on Performance Drivinvg clinic, or PM me.
They have the classes every other month or so. It is $175 for the whole day, but $155 if you sign up with our group. They book fast, so sign up early. If you want the group discount, register under "CLUB MOCC". For more info see ButtonwillowRaceway.com, and click on Performance Drivinvg clinic, or PM me.
I have rudimentary stick skills, taught by my gf like 25 years ago, and refined over the past 5 months in my '8 after years of driving auto. I feel very comfortable with m/t, but have no "performance" skills per se. Am I at the right level to participate in the Buttonwillow performance driving clinic?
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Yes absolutley. The instructors are there whenever you need them. I have been about 8-9 times to this clinic, and by the second time, I felt really comfortable on the track. First timers at the event go through classroom techniques as well as lots ofon track time.
The main thing I leared at the driving clinics was how to hit the apex of the turns correctly, and come out with plenty of speed. I always go back, and all the instuctors seem to know me and my orange car very well. I reccomend this class to anyone who is looking to fine tune skills, develop then, or just want to have a great time out on the track.
The main thing I leared at the driving clinics was how to hit the apex of the turns correctly, and come out with plenty of speed. I always go back, and all the instuctors seem to know me and my orange car very well. I reccomend this class to anyone who is looking to fine tune skills, develop then, or just want to have a great time out on the track.
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Anyone know of training like this closer to San Diego? I checked out the El Cajon speedway website but didn't look like they go it. I will go to Buttonwillow for this if necessary but it's like a 4-hour drive away.
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Originally posted by SPD-FC
We used to have holtville for us san diego folks but right now it is not running.
We used to have holtville for us san diego folks but right now it is not running.
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Back to Buttonwillow -- I've signed up for the May 9th Performance Driving training, along with my buddy who'll be in a 6. He wanted to bring his Miata, but they require a rollbar for convertibles which he doesn't have.
Anyone else going? Let's rev it up at Buttonwillow and learn some great driving!
Anyone else going? Let's rev it up at Buttonwillow and learn some great driving!
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No prob, jeam. I will post a critique of the course here after its done. I'm def looking forward to it, esp after some good driving at Rev It Up last week. What a blast!
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Thanks for the tip. A quick search brought up this page which shows all or most of the tracks for us in CA/NV. Looks like Buttonwillow is about our best alternative.
Thanks for the tip. A quick search brought up this page which shows all or most of the tracks for us in CA/NV. Looks like Buttonwillow is about our best alternative.
I'm very interested in the May 9th date but won't know for sure until next month. Keep us posted!
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