Arizona Track Thread

Hey..I know this guy. He wrote a book about Arizona. It has track information, contact numbers, track maps...ect...

in all seriousness I am in a hotel in California..otherwise I would post it..(rather than hinting at you buying my book). Sorry..for today, someone else will have to chime in.

 

Theres an event this coming Saturday, April 2nd, at Firebird hosted by NASA and is a great way to learn track driving and is open to anyone that can pass tech inspection with their car. If you want a quick session they offer something called Hyperdrive which is $40 and it includes a 15 minute track session with a teacher as a ride along passenger and classroom instruction. They also offfer a session called HPDE 1 which is track driving for longer durations with an instructor. That one is $169.99 but you have to purchase a license through NASA to participate in that for an additional $45. The license is valid for a year.

Its a great experience and I suggest every auto enthusiast to give it a try.

Check this site out for more info.
http://forums.nasaaz.com/showthread.php?t=4677

 

I go to events by Pro Autosports, usually monthly at different tracks at Firebird. Usually don't take the Ferrari but the Nissan instead. I have been told that if we get at least 10 cars together, they will give us our own run group.

 

Hey Under PSI, if you ever need people to get a group going count me in.

 

Just to clarify, they hold events monthly, I usually only go 2-3 times per year.

 

LOL..actually it's me that wrote it.

NASA is another way to enjoy track time. PIR is closed leaving just Firebird for locals to enjoy. I prefer Firebird East.

 

I have been trying to get Ferrari guys in AZ to take their cars to the track since I was the FCA regional director and track driving instructor (which was a joke, since nobody would go to the track). I felt like the Maytag repairman!

Could we actually get 10 guys together?

 

Count me in if you don't mind a Z going. I'm always down for a track day.

 

I could be the photographer

 

Hi. Just read the NASA rules. It's hard to tell if a 360 spyder would qualify for an HPDE event. Does anybody know? Thanks. Bill

 

I believe that convertibles specifically need rollbars.

But, I just found this:

Here is a specific list of "Approved" convertibles. If your car does not show listed then you must provide documentation from the factory (not a dealership) that the car is designed to withstand a rollover, otherwise it requires a minimum of a 4 point rollbar.

Porsche 996
Porsche 997
Porsche Boxster
BMW Z3 (Optional)
BMW Z4
BMW E36 (Optional)
BMW E46
BMW E90
BMW 6 Series
BMW 1 Series
Chrysler Crossfire
Dodge Viper
Ferrari 355
Ferrari 360
MINI Cooper (2009+)
Mercedes SL (1990+)
Mercedes CLK
Mercedes E Class
Mercedes C Class
VW New Beetle
Saab 9-3 (2004+)
Honda S2000
Infiniti G37
Volvo C70
Audi A4
Lamborghini Murcielago
Aston Martin DB9, DBS
Jaguar XK8/XKR
VW Eos

Seems like you are good to go.

 

Yeah you're good to go with your car. Hope you can make it out some time.

 

I seem too late for the one on the tenth. But am up for a track day anytime. Just need to get the right equipment for my own protection, and join the club. I assume one is a helmet. BTW, I am in Tucson. Thanks for the info. Bill

 

Are spectators welcome? If so, I may drive up and check out the HPDE and talk to the drivers about it. I need the training wheels of such an event to start. Bill

 

Spectators are always welcome.

 

If only the VTAKKKmobile had more power and better handling.

 

Theres a NASA event this Saturday April 2nd at Firebird.

 

Its an all day event, racing starts at 10:20am, the last race ends around midnight.

 

+1

 

No way Ashwin, Dan told Jameson and i that the Honda Accord is the best track car ever made for an amateur no joke.

Also, i'll track my VW Bus!