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Where to track a Ferrari in New England?

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  1. Tonuse

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    #1 Tonuse, Oct 27, 2013
    Have just purchased a 2014 California, and have loved driving it. I am, however, excited and anxious to get it on a track so I can fully experience what it can do. I'm from RI and am looking for places around here to race. Have heard of Monticello, NJMP, and New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Can anyone compare/contrast these racing venues for tracking your own car, or do you have any other suggestions?

    Thanks in advance for any feedback...
     
  2. Smiles

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    #2 Smiles, Oct 27, 2013
    Also check out Lime Rock and Watkins Glen. Fantastic venues from the past that you can get on track with today.

    Matt
     
  3. GT Jones

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    #3 GT Jones, Oct 27, 2013
    Monticello is fairly hard to get on, I think, as it is a club track. I've done many laps at NHMS on a motorcycle and just 2 days on a car and while I love the proximity to my home near Boston it isn't a 'fun' track like some of the others. I love NJMP because it flows well and has acres of run off room. Has anyone here seen a wreck at those tracks? It is quite a haul from New England though....
     
  4. 95spiderman

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    #4 95spiderman, Oct 27, 2013
    Lime rock is not too far in nw ct. Njmp has two courses so great if can sched both over 2 days. Monticello is mostly private. Wat glen bit further but is a must. Check all this out on trackpedia.com. my fav driving group is scda1.com. can see whats scheduled on motorsportreg.com. will be few events avail in nov. Have fun
     
  5. GuyIncognito

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    #5 GuyIncognito, Oct 28, 2013
    this.

    don't forget Mont Tremblant, Calaboogie or even Mosport as well.
     
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    #6 GT Jones, Oct 28, 2013
    +1 for scda1.com. Good guys and well-run events.
    Calaboogie is amazing but sooo far away. Its like another country!
     
  7. GuyIncognito

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    #7 GuyIncognito, Oct 28, 2013
    it's Eastern Ontario, right? so a bit of a drive but I wouldn't think too far...300 miles each way (?)
     
  8. Tonuse

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    #8 Tonuse, Oct 28, 2013
    thanks for the advice…I'll check 'em out
     
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    #9 staatsof, Oct 29, 2013
    Have no idea what your track driving experience is but if it's as a beginner I'd recommend Pocono in PA. That's a great track to start out on and it's very forgiving. There are plenty of events there but only one Ferrari event that I know of and that's not until late next June. Spring at the Glen is always a good event for the Ferrari club as long as the weather isn't too cold. Free instruction!

    The glen is a lot of fun but you can easily total a car or worse there if you out drive your skill set. Of course you CAN do that most anywhere.

    Lime Rock will test you but if you're working with a good instructor you should be OK.

    You will get that top speed sensation at Pocono better than anywhere else.
     
  10. Heat Seeker WS6

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    #10 Heat Seeker WS6, Oct 29, 2013
    Take a weekend trip to Road America! Bring it on over and I'd be more than happy to ride with you on-track as I instruct there during various events.
     
  11. John_K_348

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    #11 John_K_348, Nov 1, 2013
    Lime Rock. I want to take the performance driving class at Skip Barber.
     

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