Road Racing - MFBA Road America HPDE Invite, April 28-29 2012

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The MFBA Road America Spring Rental dates have been set!

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We'll be renting the track out the weekend of April 28'th and 29'th, 2012.
Full details and registration is available via our website:
http://roadamerica.mfba.org/
All Make and Model Cars are Welcome to come out and Participate in this event!!
We have 4 run groups based on experience that get 4-5 20 min sessions
out on track each day. You will have a LOT of track time! Most people
are exhausted by the end of the day.
Instructors are available free of charge for people who would like
them, and anyone who has not been on Road America will automatically
have an instructor assigned to them.
We also offer a lunch time touring session for those that just want to
get a chance to go out on the track at slower speeds.
Pricing..........................................W eekend..............Single Day
Now till Feb 14th............................$395.............. .......$235
Feb 14th to Apr 13th......................$445.................... ..$255
Apr 13th to day of Event.................$495.....................$27 5
Touring Session........................................... ..............$60
Spectators........................................ ........................$5
Many of you noticed that we pushed last years event pretty hard to
make it a success. We do plan to push this event even harder. We
anticipate that some run groups will fill up early so we strongly
encourage per-registration.
Thanks and we hope to see you in the spring!
- MFBA

I tried to join your mailing list on the track days website but clicking the mailing list box doesn't do anything. Could you add heyjim@live.com to your mailing list please?

I will pass it on & get it sorted out for you.

Team Cadillac will be there! Popped my cherry at this event last year, had a great time with MFBA. The instructors are great and there is plenty of track time.

Thanks for the kind words. We work hard to make this event a great time.
Love having V cars out there !

On the other note, the e-mail issues should be sorted out now :)

Hopefully I'll be there with my TA, but will do the G8 in a pinch. Road America is a great track.

This looks amazing. I did autocross for the first time locally here in Cleveland with a local Corvette club. I will really consider making the 8+ hour trip for the experience.

Trust me for a road course, this is one of the greatest tracks.
Lots of fun, hope you can make it up there !

One of the participants 67 camaro w/a LS2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6w03OJ3frEw

I'm a first time racer and I would really like to make it out to the event this year. Working on getting the car track ready for this upcoming season.

This event is perfect for the new to road course people.
We run 4 different groups to accommodate every level of driver & to have less cars on track per session.
Warning though this is highly addictive !!!
EDIT;
Any question about car preperation ask away! I or many others here have experience getting the vehicle set for a track weekend. Area's to address etc.

This event is perfect for the new to road course people.
We run 4 different groups to accommodate every level of driver & to have less cars on track per session.
Warning though this is highly addictive !!!
EDIT;
Any question about car preperation ask away! I or many others here have experience getting the vehicle set for a track weekend. Area's to address etc.

Is there a FAQ you could point me to? My mods are in sig, I just want to make sure I can pass tech and if there is anything I need to address before signing up.

Is there a FAQ you could point me to? My mods are in sig, I just want to make sure I can pass tech and if there is anything I need to address before signing up.

Sure thing, look here (http://roadamerica.mfba.org/techinfo.html).

Tech is really simple basic stuff.
Windsheild intact/unbroken
Working brake lights
Helmet(s)
OEM seat belts or multi point
Convertable roll bar
+ battery terminal covered
Tires & suspension in good working order/condition
No leaks
Floor mats/excess removed from vehicle

Just the basic stuff is checked over...

Now I would suggest some things to get before a track event.
Some good front pads & some new "blank" rotors.
I've done fine with hawk pads & blanks
A brake fluid flush possible fluid upgrade
Might want braided brake lines/hoses if you've never put them on.
I like to clean out the power steering fluid often if it's never been done.
LS motors I run about a quart over full to keep from having oiling issues cornering.
I run a improved racing oil pan baffle not an absolute but nice to have.
There is other things as you might track more often, but I'd suggest getting the feel of the car down stock/suspension wise.

The MFBA Road America Event Early Signup Discount Ends Soon!

We are renting the track out the weekend of April 28'th and 29'th, 2012.

Full details and registration is available via our website:
http://roadamerica.mfba.org/

All Make and Model Cars are Welcome to come out and Participate in this event!!

We have 4 run groups based on experience that get 4-5 20 min sessions
out on track each day. You will have a LOT of track time! Most people
are exhausted by the end of the day.

Instructors are available free of charge for people who would like
them, and anyone who has not been on Road America will automatically
have an instructor assigned to them.

We also offer a lunch time touring session for those that just want to
get a chance to go out on the track at slower speeds.

Pricing..........................................W eekend..............Single Day
Now till Feb 14th............................$395.............. .......$235
Feb 14th to Apr 13th......................$445.................... ..$255
Apr 13th to day of Event.................$495.....................$27 5
Touring Session........................................... ..............$60
Spectators........................................ ........................$5

We need to get 25 more cars preregisters by February 14th, 2012 or the
event may be cancelled (if cancelled funds will be returned to
participants).

Many of you noticed that we pushed last years event pretty hard to
make it a success. We do plan to push this event even harder. We
anticipate that some run groups will fill up early so we strongly
encourage per-registration.

Lastly, what has helped us tremendously in the past is word of mouth.
If you can please help forward our e-mails and make posts, it really
helps us out big time. Our mailing list is small, but with word of
mouth we can reach many more individuals that may also enjoy our
event. Thanks again to all of you that helped spread the word last
spring!!!

Thanks and we hope to see you in the spring!

- MFBA

I'll register after the 1st. Gotta wait for payday :-)

I'll register after the 1st. Gotta wait for payday :-)
Great we'll see you up there. You'll have a blast, it's a great track.

I have doubts whether my Trans Am will be ready in time for the event. I am perfectly happy doing things in my G8, however. Is it ok to fill out the forms with one car (the G8) and then change to a different one later? Is there a charge for doing this?

How many more people do you need to pre-register in order for the event to proceed?

We've ran into this scenario plenty of times.
You can list the TA on your registration. If you end up with the G8 we can change the info the day of no problem.

4 more days to save people before the price increase. REGISTER NOW!

Just signed up this better not get cancelled!!!

Just signed up this better not get cancelled!!!
The event is a go. It's not going to be cancelled. :usa:
we are currently over half full slots are going quick.

Awesome! Can't wait this is going to be a blast!

my TA will certainly not be ready. I registered the G8 today.

I plan to be there with a few friends as well. Haven't registered yet, but will in the next couple of weeks!!! Looking forward to it! We should have about 6 cars coming altogether...

I plan to be there with a few friends as well. Haven't registered yet, but will in the next couple of weeks!!! Looking forward to it! We should have about 6 cars coming altogether...
Thats great!
You guys will have a blast !

:cheers:Team Cadillac will be there! Popped my cherry at this event last year, had a great time with MFBA. The instructors are great and there is plenty of track time.:drive::drive::drive::drive::drive:

Still working on getting the car together....hope I can get it done in time for the event. What happens if I can't make it? I don't really have another suitable car to bring :(

The G35 is a very capable car. Is it an automatic though?
We have had people out ther in some vehicles much less than that on the track in the beginners group.

the g35 is a great car but yes it is an automatic. Its got 105k and its my DD so I dont want to give it too much hell. I don't need anything breaking. The brakes are also crap so I would be afraid of getting it up to speed and having to brake hard for a corner.

My dream one day though is to do a nice ls swap on either a g35 or 350z. I think it would make an awesome track car!

I just say because there are some very capable 350/370 cars & G35/7's we have come up. They get around pretty well around the track.

The G35 is a very capable car. Is it an automatic though?
We have had people out ther in some vehicles much less than that on the track in the beginners group.

not to mention some vehicles will be a bit on the portly side. My hope is that the TA will be done (3100 pounds, M6), but my G8 (4000+, Auto) is the fallback plan. It will still be the same goofball behind the wheel though :D

Bump for a month away. As of today group B is full with registrations coming in daily. Sign up now before it's too late!

Siebkens Resort still had open rooms as of two days ago, when I made my reservation. Just google search for Elkhart Lake Siebkens.

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The MFBA Road America Event final discount rate ends this week and the event is already filling up. One of our run groups is already full!

http://roadamerica.mfba.org/images/splash-6.jpg

We'll be renting the track out the weekend of April 28'th and 29'th, 2012.

Full details and registration is available via our website:
http://roadamerica.mfba.org/

All Make and Model Cars are Welcome to come out and Participate in this event!!

We have 4 run groups based on experience that get 4-5 20 min sessions
out on track each day. You will have a LOT of track time! Most people
are exhausted by the end of the day.

Instructors are available free of charge for people who would like
them, and anyone who has not been on Road America will automatically
have an instructor assigned to them.

We also offer a lunch time touring session for those that just want to
get a chance to go out on the track at slower speeds.

Pricing..........................................W eekend..............Single Day
Now to Apr 13th............................$445.............. ..... ..$255
Apr 13th to day of Event.................$495.....................$27 5
Touring Session........................................... ..............$60
Spectators........................................ ........................$5

The event is filling up fast, so please register early!
Group A - Assertive: Half Full
Group B - Advanced: FULL
Group C - Intermediate: 70% Full
Group D - Novice: 85% Full

If you still want to sign up for Group B, please put that in your registration form. We will either move you to A or C, or make room for you in B. This will be discussed with you at registration the day of the event.

Also, for those of you already registered, we will be sending out confirmation e-mails a week or so before the event.

Thanks and we hope to see you in a few weeks!

- MFBA

Looks like my car isnt going to be ready in time due to shipping troubles on parts and whatnot. I don't really have another car to race so I may still come just to spectate but since I will not be able to race will I be able to get a full refund of my $400 bucks?

Just read through some FAQs and looks like chances of me getting a refund are slim....so anyone who is still interested in going I have a full weekend spot Im willing to sell for $400 instead of the $500 current price. Please let me know!

People have encountered your same issue in the past. Believe it or not, some have gone to rental agency's and still had a fun weekend. Just a thought

what exactly are you missing to make the car complete?

Well Im waiting on a clutch and some pushrods. Should be here in the next week but then I still have to get it together and in the car. Then I need to break in the new motor and have it dyno tuned. Dont think I can get all that done in two weeks :(

People have encountered your same issue in the past. Believe it or not, some have gone to rental agency's and still had a fun weekend. Just a thought

what exactly are you missing to make the car complete?

IMO, that is an excellent idea.

When I went to my 1st track day someone should have pulled 4 plug wires off. I had way more power than talent. I had made some "enhancements" to the car and really wanted to "see what she would do".

During my first run the instructor asked me if I had ever been on a road course before and my answer was no. He said, OK this is what we are gonna do. I couldn't believe it, I had a personal trainer.

Personally, I don't thick it matters what you drive at an HPDE because it's not about the car, it's about the driver's ability to learn. The car is just a tool you use to learn the various aspects of being on track. Track instruction will come in the class room and from your personal trainer (coach).

For best results, leave all ego's at home, arrive with an open mind, spend quality time with a great group of instructors, make new friends, and have fun.

After attending quite a few HPDE events last year, I am a safer driver on public roads because of what I learned. Oh yea, Mitch was my instructor and MFBA at Road America was my first road course event.

This post is not directed to any one person but to everyone. See you at the track and be safe.:nod:

Well Im waiting on a clutch and some pushrods. Should be here in the next week but then I still have to get it together and in the car. Then I need to break in the new motor and have it dyno tuned. Dont think I can get all that done in two weeks :(

installing pushrods and a clutch shouldn't take you more than 3-4 hours assuming everything is apart and ready to i nstalled. Do you a dyno session lined up already? FLP? modern muscle?

Just signed up this better not get cancelled!!!

Most definitely NOT getting cancelled. See you all there.

I'm there. Look for the multi-colored 2nd gen Trans Am

Your crew had a great attitude about getting the ta back on the track. So glad you got it done for sunday to finish out the weekend.

this is Paul with the white g8 gt

Thanks Paul, it was an absolute blast. I think we won the contest for the most colorful car on the track. :-)

It was great being next to your group by the way. The camaraderie is a big part of what makes these outings so cool.

Had a great time hanging out on Sunday.