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Old 09-16-2013, 10:33 AM
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I have always liked the idea of running a road course. Anyone on here know of any events or track days?

I am getting tired of running autocross, mostly small tracks built for small cars.


Any info would be GREAT!
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Come on down to Sebring.
http://www.drivenasafl.com/scheduleresults/sebring/
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HPDE 1/2 is full. But check that site. Usually run 3 weekends a year at Sebring and Homestead. I'll be out there in a few weeks.
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Sounds like a plan!! Thanks
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So how does a guy that has a dd car enger or get involved with this stuff. I have suspension stuff and a cam but my car is no where near a dedicated track car. Is there a class for guys like me?
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Off the link posted above:

NASA has made it easy for you to get a taste of the excitement! Our new Hyperdrives are an introduction to the world of high performance driving for only $75. Your classroom session will teach the basics you will need when you are at speed and then it’s off to the racetrack where your personal instructor will strap into your passenger seat and coach you. This is the first step to your dream of becoming a racecar driver! There are no speed limits or traffic jams here. Are you ready?

Hyperdrives are offered at every NASA Florida track weekend, see the schedule here. Every car must pass a basic HPDE technical inspection for safety reasons. Loaner helmets may be available. Hyperdrives are effectively one HPDE1 equivalent session (i.e. one-eighth of a weekend in HPDE Group 1.) Please learn more about our HPDE program here.
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I'm looking to get into this stuff too. A coworker races his Miata with the SCCA on full road courses. He said they have a similar instructional program to that one. I know they go to Sebring and Daytona during the year.
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Originally Posted by 02_ramair_ta
I have always liked the idea of running a road course. Anyone on here know of any events or track days?

I am getting tired of running autocross, mostly small tracks built for small cars.


Any info would be GREAT!
Jenkins race track near Tallahasse I think. Car and bike track.
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Look into the HPDE 1. They are mostly street cars with some dedicated track cars on some weekends.
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Sebring earlier this year.



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