Have You Gone on Track? - Page 2

subirg · #21 11-02-2009, 09:29 AM

I've taken my 328 and 355 on track. Started out in track life that way in the mid 90s. Loved the track, hated the HUGE bills and the fact that lots of other cars were faster... Have gradually honed my driving skills through racing Historic Touring cars in the UK and junked the Ferraris for track use - they just aren't fast enough to give me the buzz I wanted. Instead I now use a lowly Caterham R400 for track use (massively quick and great fun, plus very economical) and will will keep Ferraris for road use only.

drewgroel · #22 11-02-2009, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by forgeahead

What's the event in December? I have been to VIR several times in a C4S and 997TT. I am a little nervous about bringing my 360 spider out. All the usual perils scare me-rock chips, pushing the engine too hard, etc. I know I am being paranoid but I just got the 360 spider (traded the 997TT) and still feel that it is a bit more fragile than the Porsche was. That's in my head though. I know these stallions were meant to run.

The event in December is with Chin Motorsports group (www.chinmotorsports.com). Good group of people and very safe/fun environment. I have actually been very impressed with how the paint has been holding up against any chips from debris and tire slag on the track...I know others have said their paint seems fragile but I have been really impressed by mine!

tuttebenne · #23 11-05-2009, 02:03 PM

Track events are fantastic ways to learn what a Ferrari is all about. And unless you've tried it you won't believe how inherently safe track events are. As for "high repair bills", I haven't had that experience. Ferrari's are high performance driving machines that are built to take a pounding. If you want to be the fastest person on the track, then you should get a race car, but if you want to drive faster than you can safely do on the road and get to know more about your car than you know today, I suggest you do a club event with the FCA.

**solowmodel** · #24 11-08-2009, 05:01 PM

Ascari: Radical SR3
Fuji: 430 scuderia, 599

ztunelover · #25 11-08-2009, 07:36 PM

95 240sx for some open lapping fun times.

Along with a formula renault 1600.

early93viper · #26 11-09-2009, 09:22 AM

I have been tracking my Viper for over 4 years now. Instructing at my Local Touring Club at Heartland Park Topeka really makes it even more enjoyable.

Got tons of track vids here are a few:

Viper VS Nissan GTR

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/N...PER_646863.htm

Viper Vs Supercharged Lotus Elise

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/9...ged_165788.htm

A few years ago at Viper days MAM Iowa

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/V...owa_132635.htm

**chrismorse** · #27 11-09-2009, 10:00 AM

I've been to Infineon, when it was Sears point, with the Porsche club. HPDE and track days. After getting the 308, 3 track days at Thunderhill, above Sacramento. Great track, lots of run off room, great visability and very few barriers. Hooked on driving runs a great show. I' 61 and will do more track days & try different circuits.

Heard in the pits, "This is the most fun you can have with your cloths on".

chris

tuttebenne · #28 11-09-2009, 12:45 PM

Yesterday a few of us went to the location where Bridgehampton WAS. Does that count?

Its a golf course now.