Italiancarfest.com Boardwalk Ferrari Track day

I'll see about heading up for Friday's events, but I'm at MSR on Sat/Sun.

 

Holy Italics!

 

Italics Car Fest 2005!

 

The ad is moving so fast I can't read it!

 

What's the format for the event? How many run groups, how are run groups decided, how much track time, etc? Also, what configuration are they running - ROVAL with the infield plus a chicane on the front straight?

 

Each group will get 4 30-minuite sessions. Lunch is included in the Lone Star Clubhouse for the driver. If the driver has a guest it is about $15 for an extra lunch.The track is the LeMans course (inner track), not the roval.

Texas Driving Experience will conduct the event. When Registration is complete, TDE will divide entrants into appropriate classes.

Please note: August registration is $150. If you register in Sept. the price is $200. So you may wish to consider registering now.

If you want all the details, please contact Dawn Stokes of TDE by e-mail or phone at (817)430-4343. And she can send you a registration form.

-Jerry Lee Phillips

 

This is very tempting.

Any other f-chatters going for this event?

 

I am registered for it.

 

I'm passing. I think this would be fun for a beginner, assuming instuctors are available, but I was less than impressed with the infield the one time I drove TMS. There are no elevation changes, no camber or off-camber turns, and the track is pretty short. I think the LeMans course uses more of the infield than what I drove, but looking at the map it doesn't seem to offer too much excitement.

The ROVAL is more interesting. Driving on the banking is something I haven't done much, negotiating the chicane is difficult to do at speed, and the entry and exit from the infield was fun. That said, I can see why they are only running the infield - its A LOT safer and a lot easier on the car.

 

Similar thinking... but different conclusion. I want to do it "someday" just to experience it myself... burning a serious track day on it though, doesn't make sense for the reasons you mention. But I enjoy just running around and following different Ferraris at full song... so, I'll have fun doing that... and get to experience the track.

But 30s laps? Now I really REALLY hope they don't put >20 cars on the track at once... it'll turn into "parade laps". I just have to remember... I'm going to see the Ferraris!

 

Hi Guys and Ladies, The Italian CarFest is all about people and their cars! It affords special cars a day at the second largest sporting venue in the USA. No detail will be missed from Brunch for observers, lunch, original TMS garages for the day and a blast for owners and their cars to experience a safe and personally challenging day at the track!

TDE will divide the groups based on the drivers desire for speed. TDE will place people of like skill and speed desire and according to their track experience. ICF is not a race but rather a safe venue that you can drive your car and get some high speed practice.

The TMS Infield Road Course is a deceiving course, if done correctly, and few seldom master it. For those that desire an adreniline day with education and a place to show off your sweet ride....ICF is a "Must Do"!

Dawn
817.430.4343

 

Dawn/TDE - are you guys the Z06 trainers?

 

About 5 years ago (before I learned to read Italian wiring diagrams) I participated with my Triumph Spitfire in a Triumph track day at MSR. The cost was only $75!

The Spitfires ate up the TR6s in the turns, which was awfully fun. Of
course, they nailed us on the straight-aways. Jack Farr shook his head
afterward as he told us ours was the slowest group in the history of his
track. I suppose unless he has run Cushman scooters on the course that
we may still hold the record!

-Jerry

 

Hey Rob I didn't know you did the SportBike Hype events. They no longer run cars but Panoz picked it up.

I've always enjoyed TMS infield and it's inexpensive track time. The track isn't as long as MSR but it's still fun. Panoz still does the events for $75-95 for 2 plus hours.

 

Same thing for me - I will be there too. A couple of those infield corners are quite technical and hard to do fast. Easy corners but also easy off if your dynamics are wrong.