Race the Roval at Auto Club Speedway Nov 21,22,23!!

Mr. 5 · 10-06-2008, 10:41 AM

Please don't vote if you aren't serious about coming.

Race the Roval at Cali Speedway and hit 145 like I did.

http://www.speedventures.com/events/...il.aspx?id=185

I went last time and had a fricken blast!
Here's a thread that I started after the last time I went.
Hopefully we can see some more 335s out there.
Here's that thread and hopefully we can get as many people at this event as I see at a meet.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=172781

I'm up for Friday.

satakal · 10-06-2008, 10:50 AM

race? no thanks. learn? yes please.

I said Friday + Saturday. Although, 565 all 3 days???

325racer · 10-06-2008, 12:04 PM

Maybe I should sign up as a destructor!!! I have an offer on a house so I can't spend any money to due any track days myself right now.

Mr. 5 · 10-06-2008, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by satakal

race? no thanks. learn? yes please.

I said Friday + Saturday. Although, 565 all 3 days???

Well, you know what I mean.

I will definitely be learing as well.

sambonator · 10-06-2008, 01:15 PM

Did you get an instructor the last time you went?

satakal · 10-06-2008, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sambonator

Did you get an instructor the last time you went?

I had 4 sessions in the white (rookie) group on the saturday I went. (Sept 20th) I had paid for an instructor for 3 of those sessions. The instruction level was a tick below what I get at BMWCCA events but still very good and super necessary since it was my first time out there. SV does this crazy thing where they let anyone take a passenger. So, on my 4th session I took a bmwcca "A" group driver as a passenger. I'm not yet comfortable with being solo on a big track. Heck, I'm not really that comfortable with being solo at the autox.

I'll pay for instruction for at least 2 or 3 sessions. I'm not saying I know the track, but I have a clue where the line is. For new guys... pay for someone to ride shotgun. You'll be soooo much faster and safer at the end of the day.

sayemthree · 10-06-2008, 03:12 PM

only perfect practice makes perfect. if you go out without instruction too much you will likely be ingraining bad habits into your driving.

sambonator · 10-06-2008, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by satakal

I had 4 sessions in the white (rookie) group on the saturday I went. (Sept 20th) I had paid for an instructor for 3 of those sessions. The instruction level was a tick below what I get at BMWCCA events but still very good and super necessary since it was my first time out there. SV does this crazy thing where they let anyone take a passenger. So, on my 4th session I took a bmwcca "A" group driver as a passenger. I'm not yet comfortable with being solo on a big track. Heck, I'm not really that comfortable with being solo at the autox.

I'll pay for instruction for at least 2 or 3 sessions. I'm not saying I know the track, but I have a clue where the line is. For new guys... pay for someone to ride shotgun. You'll be soooo much faster and safer at the end of the day.

Thanks Satakal! I definitely will get instruction if I can go... I may end up having to take care of all kinds of stuff Thanksgiving weekend so I'm not sure I can make it.

Kbueno · 10-07-2008, 10:56 AM

Been planning on going to this weekend for several months. I'm hoping Saturday will be the popular day to go?? Blue Group with (I hope) courteous/safe drivers.

HP Autosport · 10-07-2008, 03:11 PM

I am in for sure on Saturday and Sunday. Not sure if I have enough tire to do all 3 days.

Black group perhaps!

aus · 10-09-2008, 12:28 AM

How many groups does SV have?
This is very tempting since there are instructors present. Do you have to do point-by's for passing in the newb goup?

The Roval is damn fun course for anyone who hasn't done it. The CCA event was awesome and worth every penny considering they have excellent instructor, snacks, lunch and cold water for you.

Satakal, how much was the 3 sessions of instruction? Was it you who said it was $100?

satakal · 10-09-2008, 12:49 AM

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aus · 10-09-2008, 04:42 PM

Good info. Thanks.

325racer · 10-09-2008, 08:19 PM

Hmmm, that instruction thing is an OK deal. Not sure who actually ends up with the money at the end of the day. I think SpeedVentures gets it, not necessarily the instructor.

If my schedule is free that weekend, I would do personal instruction for the day at $300, which would include video.

Mr. 5 · 10-10-2008, 05:52 PM

I've gotten a couple PMs about this, but the only day I can go is Friday.
Hopefully I won't be the only 335 out there.

Purple All Sectors · 10-10-2008, 06:24 PM

I'm good to go for Nov 22, Sat. Running in Black group. See you guys there.

LOLrance · 10-10-2008, 06:25 PM

Ill be there Saturday as well with Purple All Sectors and a few other e90post guys!

Purple All Sectors · 10-10-2008, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. 5

I've gotten a couple PMs about this, but the only day I can go is Friday.
Hopefully I won't be the only 335 out there.

I'm sorry to hear that. I was hoping we could all run together on the track.
Next time.

leftcoastman · 10-10-2008, 06:45 PM

I won't be there, but you guys who are going should definitely request instruction.

Hell, I'm an instructor myself and request other instructors to critique my driving and give me more tools to do the job correctly.

Put it this way: When I first started tracking, I shaved 15 seconds simply from having constant instruction and learning how to drive properly. I thought I was a hotshot too, but street and track are 100% different.

Once I got better and my laptimes were consistent within 1 second on any given day, I started upgrading suspension, tires, wheels, power, etc. All of that money spent allowed me to shave about 4-5 seconds off my laptime.

TheMadDutchman · 10-10-2008, 10:51 PM

I'll be there Sat and Sun
Black group.
Hope to see a lot of you out there!
Hope you have a QUAIFE....you're gonna need it!

Purple All Sectors · 10-11-2008, 01:58 AM

My foot is my limited slip!!! LOL

Mr. 5 · 10-11-2008, 06:44 PM

For those who say that they are going on Sat/Sun, I haven't seen anyone that has registered yet.
so far, I'm the only 335 that has registered when looking at the whole weekend.
Again, I'm signed up for Friday.

View Poll Results: What Days Do You Want to Race?
Friday	2	11.11%
Saturday	8	44.44%
Sunday	3	16.67%
Friday and Saturday	1	5.56%
Saturday and Sunday	3	16.67%
Friday and Sunday	0	0%
All 3 Days	1	5.56%
Voters: 18. You may not vote on this poll

10-06-2008, 10:41 AM	#1
Mr. 5 Modder Raider 753 Rep 8,633 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Surf City, HB iTrader: (31) Garage List 2007 e90 335i [8.00]	Race the Roval at Auto Club Speedway Nov 21,22,23!! Please don't vote if you aren't serious about coming. Race the Roval at Cali Speedway and hit 145 like I did. http://www.speedventures.com/events/...il.aspx?id=185 I went last time and had a fricken blast! Here's a thread that I started after the last time I went. Hopefully we can see some more 335s out there. Here's that thread and hopefully we can get as many people at this event as I see at a meet. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=172781 I'm up for Friday. __________________ e36 M3 Coupe, e36 325i Sedan e90 335i--SOLD Best 60-130-------------9.15 Seconds------------------WWW.MR5RACING.COM
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10-06-2008, 10:50 AM	#2
satakal Major 95 Rep 1,476 Posts Drives: e46 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: socal iTrader: (2)	race? no thanks. learn? yes please. I said Friday + Saturday. Although, 565 all 3 days???
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10-06-2008, 12:04 PM	#3
325racer Private First Class 1 Rep 103 Posts Drives: 92 325is Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Maybe I should sign up as a destructor!!! I have an offer on a house so I can't spend any money to due any track days myself right now.
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10-06-2008, 01:15 PM	#5
sambonator Samtaro! 123 Rep 2,601 Posts Drives: 2014 F32 N55 Alpinweiß Join Date: May 2007 Location: Newport Beach, CA, USA iTrader: (7)	Did you get an instructor the last time you went? __________________
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10-06-2008, 03:12 PM	#7
sayemthree Major General 597 Rep 5,448 Posts Drives: ‘20 X3mC ‘20 Raptor ‘04 X3 6mt Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: usa so cal , AZ iTrader: (0)	only perfect practice makes perfect. if you go out without instruction too much you will likely be ingraining bad habits into your driving. __________________ Fore Sale Rare 6 speed manual X3 3.oi silver over grey. PM me
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10-07-2008, 10:56 AM	#9
Kbueno Lieutenant Colonel 99 Rep 1,712 Posts Drives: F82 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: California iTrader: (5)	Been planning on going to this weekend for several months. I'm hoping Saturday will be the popular day to go?? Blue Group with (I hope) courteous/safe drivers.
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10-07-2008, 03:11 PM	#10
HP Autosport Supreme Allied Commander 3841 Rep 54,348 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, AP, Brembo, GIAC, Koni, Ohlins, Performance Friction, www.hpautosport.com iTrader: (36)	I am in for sure on Saturday and Sunday. Not sure if I have enough tire to do all 3 days. Black group perhaps!
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10-09-2008, 12:28 AM	#11
aus Major General 890 Rep 9,032 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	How many groups does SV have? This is very tempting since there are instructors present. Do you have to do point-by's for passing in the newb goup? The Roval is damn fun course for anyone who hasn't done it. The CCA event was awesome and worth every penny considering they have excellent instructor, snacks, lunch and cold water for you. Satakal, how much was the 3 sessions of instruction? Was it you who said it was $100? __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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10-09-2008, 04:42 PM	#13
aus Major General 890 Rep 9,032 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	Good info. Thanks. __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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10-09-2008, 08:19 PM	#14
325racer Private First Class 1 Rep 103 Posts Drives: 92 325is Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Hmmm, that instruction thing is an OK deal. Not sure who actually ends up with the money at the end of the day. I think SpeedVentures gets it, not necessarily the instructor. If my schedule is free that weekend, I would do personal instruction for the day at $300, which would include video.
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10-10-2008, 05:52 PM	#15
Mr. 5 Modder Raider 753 Rep 8,633 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Surf City, HB iTrader: (31) Garage List 2007 e90 335i [8.00]	I've gotten a couple PMs about this, but the only day I can go is Friday. Hopefully I won't be the only 335 out there. __________________ e36 M3 Coupe, e36 325i Sedan e90 335i--SOLD Best 60-130-------------9.15 Seconds------------------WWW.MR5RACING.COM
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10-10-2008, 06:24 PM	#16
Purple All Sectors Major 32 Rep 1,334 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (6)	I'm good to go for Nov 22, Sat. Running in Black group. See you guys there. __________________ LTBMW, BBS LM, (SSR Comp Type C track), HKS Exhaust, KW V2, BMW Perf Bumper, BMW Perf Steering Wheel, BMW Perf CF Trunk Spoiler 2, M-tech Side Skirt, M-tech Rear Bumper, AFE Drop-in Filter, ETS FMIC, Lux H8, Euro Lens, ER Comp Oil Cooler
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10-10-2008, 06:25 PM	#17
LOLrance The Law. 301 Rep 14,283 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SF / OC iTrader: (17)	Ill be there Saturday as well with Purple All Sectors and a few other e90post guys! __________________
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10-10-2008, 06:45 PM	#19
leftcoastman Lieutenant Colonel 52 Rep 1,714 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Near some canyons iTrader: (1)	I won't be there, but you guys who are going should definitely request instruction. Hell, I'm an instructor myself and request other instructors to critique my driving and give me more tools to do the job correctly. Put it this way: When I first started tracking, I shaved 15 seconds simply from having constant instruction and learning how to drive properly. I thought I was a hotshot too, but street and track are 100% different. Once I got better and my laptimes were consistent within 1 second on any given day, I started upgrading suspension, tires, wheels, power, etc. All of that money spent allowed me to shave about 4-5 seconds off my laptime.
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10-10-2008, 10:51 PM	#20
TheMadDutchman Enlisted Member 0 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 2004 330i ZHP Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	I'll be there Sat and Sun Black group. Hope to see a lot of you out there! Hope you have a QUAIFE....you're gonna need it!
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10-11-2008, 01:58 AM	#21
Purple All Sectors Major 32 Rep 1,334 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (6)	My foot is my limited slip!!! LOL __________________ LTBMW, BBS LM, (SSR Comp Type C track), HKS Exhaust, KW V2, BMW Perf Bumper, BMW Perf Steering Wheel, BMW Perf CF Trunk Spoiler 2, M-tech Side Skirt, M-tech Rear Bumper, AFE Drop-in Filter, ETS FMIC, Lux H8, Euro Lens, ER Comp Oil Cooler
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10-11-2008, 06:44 PM	#22
Mr. 5 Modder Raider 753 Rep 8,633 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Surf City, HB iTrader: (31) Garage List 2007 e90 335i [8.00]	For those who say that they are going on Sat/Sun, I haven't seen anyone that has registered yet. so far, I'm the only 335 that has registered when looking at the whole weekend. Again, I'm signed up for Friday. __________________ e36 M3 Coupe, e36 325i Sedan e90 335i--SOLD Best 60-130-------------9.15 Seconds------------------WWW.MR5RACING.COM
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