what is there to do?
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Staging Lane
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what is there to do? so im getting stationed up in Fort Lewis on January 5th and i have never been out that way. im from the southeast so its complete opposite. what all is there to do out towards fort lewis? any hang out spots or car shows? drag races or motorparks? id like to get into road racing, straight away is fun but i'd like something new. i dont mind driving a little bit. let me know.
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We have several car clubs that work in this area, Depending on the car you drive depends on the club. Since by your name I can say you have a 89 blue Iroc I would suggest either PNWCC (my club), Northwest Fbodies (which most of the guys on here belong to) or Cascade crew (which is strickly 3rd gens)
we also have two drag race tracks that are open from about Feb to nov, (some times not open until march or april.)
Also Several car shows through out the year, some back to back weekends you never have time to do them all
Tammy PNWCC historian
we also have two drag race tracks that are open from about Feb to nov, (some times not open until march or april.)
Also Several car shows through out the year, some back to back weekends you never have time to do them all
Tammy PNWCC historian
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Staging Lane
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actually the newest one is an 01 WS6. havent updated in a while. not alot done to it. eibach lowering springs and 19" evo lightning wheels. other than that its stock. i was looking at a few tracks up there. one in bremerton or something like that, and pacific raceway? it looks bad but is the road race track open to the public? what all else is there to do? ill be there til october of 2009
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actually the newest one is an 01 WS6. havent updated in a while. not alot done to it. eibach lowering springs and 19" evo lightning wheels. other than that its stock. i was looking at a few tracks up there. one in bremerton or something like that, and pacific raceway? it looks bad but is the road race track open to the public? what all else is there to do? ill be there til october of 2009
The road course up at PR is open Not to the public but to clubs, who rent out the track for track time, In July there is a weekend called Sovern & clubs can go up there pay their entry fees ($35 per day or $50 for the weekend I think) & do a couple laps during lunch of the road races.
If you really want to get into the lapping check out www.proformanceracingschool.com and sign up for their high performance driving clinic. Their 2009 schedule isn't posted yet, but they should start having the new driver clinics in Feb or March. I have a friend who just bought a C5 Z51 and is looking forward to taking his car as well.
Once you have completed their clinic you can come back for advanced lapping days. I try to make 2-3 days a year to keep the skills sharp.
Once you have completed their clinic you can come back for advanced lapping days. I try to make 2-3 days a year to keep the skills sharp.
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Staging Lane
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If you really want to get into the lapping check out www.proformanceracingschool.com and sign up for their high performance driving clinic. Their 2009 schedule isn't posted yet, but they should start having the new driver clinics in Feb or March. I have a friend who just bought a C5 Z51 and is looking forward to taking his car as well.
Once you have completed their clinic you can come back for advanced lapping days. I try to make 2-3 days a year to keep the skills sharp.
Once you have completed their clinic you can come back for advanced lapping days. I try to make 2-3 days a year to keep the skills sharp.
the problem with going to something like that is the fact that im in the army and i never really know my schedule that well and things change in a hurry lol. i'll see about it though.
anything else to do? whats fun around there? im an outdoor type person but not when its cold so i gotta find some stuff to do.
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the problem with going to something like that is the fact that im in the army and i never really know my schedule that well and things change in a hurry lol. i'll see about it though.
anything else to do? whats fun around there? im an outdoor type person but not when its cold so i gotta find some stuff to do.
anything else to do? whats fun around there? im an outdoor type person but not when its cold so i gotta find some stuff to do.
There is pretty good snow boarding/skiing around here. Hiking, fishing, hunting. Some of the greastest food is up in Seattle area. I hear they have some good Concerts down your way.. Check with your MWR Rep. If you guys have one. I am Navy, so it might be different for you guys.
You'd have to take a day of leave. That's what most of us do, and another reason we don't do it too often.
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Staging Lane
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You ever participated in road racing? If you can swing it, go for it. I've spent my fair share of time trackside at the road courses. I hope to get into it someday when funds allow for it. Just get out yer checkbook and make friends with the tire and brake man. 
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Correct.
Evergreen has a nice grass roots drifting organization with a lot of events to attend if you're into that. TBH, I wouldn't mind picking up one of those little imports for a toy.
Looks like they're done for the season but if you check the actual track schedule that's more indicitive of what's available. They also have 1/8 drags but I would recommend sticking to Pacific Raceways or Bremerton first.
http://www.evergreendrift.com/
Evergreen has a nice grass roots drifting organization with a lot of events to attend if you're into that. TBH, I wouldn't mind picking up one of those little imports for a toy.
Looks like they're done for the season but if you check the actual track schedule that's more indicitive of what's available. They also have 1/8 drags but I would recommend sticking to Pacific Raceways or Bremerton first.
http://www.evergreendrift.com/
