2009 GTA Trackdays

Gearhead999s · 01-31-2009, 10:47 PM

I have been approached to organize some BMW only track days in the GTA for next summer.This would probally at the Mosport DDT or Grand Prix tracks or maybe even Shannonville.There would be some classroom and on track instruction for the newbies or anybody that would want it.How many on this board would be interested if we do decide to go ahead with this?

Jaypod · 01-31-2009, 10:56 PM

I am interested - please let me know the details if you go ahead with this.

Thanks!

montreal red · 01-31-2009, 11:06 PM

i'd be interested. i'd drive down to the GTA area for a track day. depends on what kind of pricing though.

SlammedR8 · 02-01-2009, 01:20 AM

Im in
depending on price....and hopefully at Mosport

revmmm · 02-01-2009, 07:07 AM

I am interested. The instructors for the newbies is a great idea.

alfredoh · 02-01-2009, 08:39 AM

I'm in. I'd be interested in the classroom and track instruction too.

SlammedR8 · 02-01-2009, 09:54 AM

I did Mosport last year, it was mostly with Porsches, my two friends brought their 911 Turbos, and there was 2-3 more Turbos, a couple GT3 and a few Cayman/Boxster. A Mini Cooper and even a vette or two. Was tons of fun...I would do it again. We had the class in the beginning for about 30 minutes...and then all the new guys had an instructor with them during the 20 minutes sessions! By the end of the day, I lost my instructor, I picked up on the lines of the track quick and they noticed this and said it was okay for me to go alone now!

Its very simple, they put Pylons down at the point in which you stop braking and begin maintaining your speed at the beginning of the turn, another pylon at the Apex of the turn...and then 1 more at the end of the turn where you should be exiting and beginning to come on the throttle hard. Its tons of fun....

(btw, I hope helmets wont be required---it wasn't required for my previous track day. I think it would be pretty hard and annoying to drive with a full face helmet on)

Heres an Image, the orange dots are where the pylons would be...for those who haven't been and are interested!

Vise · 02-01-2009, 12:08 PM

Would definitely be interested dependent on pricing.

m3tor · 02-01-2009, 12:51 PM

Would be interested for sure if dates work

Gearhead999s · 02-01-2009, 12:59 PM

Well at least there does appear to be a lot of interest which is great.I will be having a meeting this week to to get some more info.I am sure that anything that we will put together will be price competive,very safe without too many run groups to maximize the track time available to everybody.I will keep you informed.

syncros · 02-01-2009, 02:08 PM

I'm interested for Mosport.

Alistair83 · 02-01-2009, 03:07 PM

I'm in too.

ALM3 · 02-02-2009, 02:21 PM

Hey Gearhead I am sure you already knew that I am interested! If you need help with anything just let me know. The spring can not come earlier enough!

Gearhead999s · 02-02-2009, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ALM3

Hey Gearhead I am sure you already knew that I am interested! If you need help with anything just let me know. The spring can not come earlier enough!

Will you actually get out of 1st gear this time?

I will call you.

darklord · 02-06-2009, 09:48 PM

I am interested as well.

Question, is there any "M School" track day/classes in Ontario?? Has anyone done it??

lebreeze · 02-06-2009, 11:24 PM

I am a newbie but would love to go

max59 · 02-11-2009, 04:00 PM

I would be interested too. I've been doing track days on my motorcycle for years, it would be interesting to do the same tracks on four wheels as well.

Gearhead999s · 02-11-2009, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by max59

I would be interested too. I've been doing track days on my motorcycle for years, it would be interesting to do the same tracks on four wheels as well.

I have also done over 65 track days on my Duc 999s since I got it in 04.I have organized our days at Shannonville for the last 7 years.What groups did you ride with?

max59 · 02-12-2009, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Gearhead999s

I have also done over 65 track days on my Duc 999s since I got it in 04.I have organized our days at Shannonville for the last 7 years.What groups did you ride with?

Mostly with Pro6, GOLO, Track Days R Us and with some others depending on my schedule.

Gearhead999s · 02-14-2009, 10:06 AM

[QUOTE=max59;4468531]Mostly with Pro6, GOLO, Track Days R Us and with some others depending on my schedule.[/QUOTE

Probally met you at some days as I have done some Pro6 & Golo days.I doubt I will be doing any bike track days this year as I will be helping to organize some 4 wheel trackdays and It is starting to look like I might have an oportunity to go pro racing in a cage once again if my sponsorship money shows up.

SlammedR8 · 02-27-2009, 01:44 PM

any updates on this?
When it will be ?
Where will it be ?
How much will it be ?

Gearhead999s · 02-27-2009, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by slammedm3

any updates on this?
When it will be ?
Where will it be ?
How much will it be ?

In a few days.I just had another meeting about it today and it is looking good.

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Jaypod Brigadier General 125 Rep 4,971 Posts Drives: Frozen M3, AM V8V, 991 GT3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (7)	I am interested - please let me know the details if you go ahead with this. Thanks!
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montreal red chris 278 Rep 12,144 Posts Drives: White Boat Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (31)	i'd be interested. i'd drive down to the GTA area for a track day. depends on what kind of pricing though. __________________ Current: 2013 F10 M5 & 2016 Mini JCW 2013 GLK350 (gone), 997.1 GT3RS (gone), 2009 WRX STI (gone), e92 M3 (gone)
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SlammedR8 Major General 521 Rep 5,483 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 40i/2020 R8 V10 Spyder Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	Im in depending on price....and hopefully at Mosport __________________ Current: 2019 BMW X5 40i - Carbon Black/Tartufo Individual Leather 2020 Range Rover HSE - Black/Black 2020 Audi R8 V10 Performance Spyder 6MT - Ascari Blue/Black
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revmmm Captain 57 Rep 835 Posts Drives: 2008 E93 M3 Cab SSII Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 X5 4.8i [0.00] 2008 M3 E93 [0.00]	I am interested. The instructors for the newbies is a great idea. __________________ 2008 E93 M3 - SSII, 6MT, 19", EDC,...
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02-01-2009, 08:39 AM	#6
alfredoh New Member 2 Rep 6 Posts Drives: M3 Coupe Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oakville iTrader: (0)	I'm in. I'd be interested in the classroom and track instruction too.
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02-01-2009, 09:54 AM	#7
SlammedR8 Major General 521 Rep 5,483 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 40i/2020 R8 V10 Spyder Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	I did Mosport last year, it was mostly with Porsches, my two friends brought their 911 Turbos, and there was 2-3 more Turbos, a couple GT3 and a few Cayman/Boxster. A Mini Cooper and even a vette or two. Was tons of fun...I would do it again. We had the class in the beginning for about 30 minutes...and then all the new guys had an instructor with them during the 20 minutes sessions! By the end of the day, I lost my instructor, I picked up on the lines of the track quick and they noticed this and said it was okay for me to go alone now! Its very simple, they put Pylons down at the point in which you stop braking and begin maintaining your speed at the beginning of the turn, another pylon at the Apex of the turn...and then 1 more at the end of the turn where you should be exiting and beginning to come on the throttle hard. Its tons of fun.... (btw, I hope helmets wont be required---it wasn't required for my previous track day. I think it would be pretty hard and annoying to drive with a full face helmet on) Heres an Image, the orange dots are where the pylons would be...for those who haven't been and are interested! Attached Images __________________ Current: 2019 BMW X5 40i - Carbon Black/Tartufo Individual Leather 2020 Range Rover HSE - Black/Black 2020 Audi R8 V10 Performance Spyder 6MT - Ascari Blue/Black
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Vise Captain 30 Rep 888 Posts Drives: Porsche GT3 RS Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (7) Garage List 2011.75 E90 M3 [10.00]	Would definitely be interested dependent on pricing. __________________ Current: 2015 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Sapphire Blue / Black Leather + Alcantara Interior Past: 2013 Mercedes C63 AMG Sedan Magnetite Black / designo Porcelain/Black Leather RIP: 2011 BMW M3 Sedan Alpine White / Fox Red Novillo Leather Past: 2008 BMW M3 Sedan Melbourne Red / Black Novillo Leather
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m3tor Private First Class 15 Rep 172 Posts Drives: F82 M4 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (1)	Would be interested for sure if dates work __________________ 2015 F82 M4, Alpine White / Black - SOLD 2012 E92 M3 ZCP, Alpine White / Black, M-DCT - RIP 2008 E92 M3 Silverstone / Black, 6 speed, ZCP wheels, Dinan exhaust, software, airbox & Stage 1 suspension - SOLD 2002 E46 M3 Carbon Black / Imola Red, 6 speed, 19s - SOLD
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Gearhead999s Major General 814 Rep 7,888 Posts Drives: RR Velar R=Dynamic M2C R1200GS Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Well at least there does appear to be a lot of interest which is great.I will be having a meeting this week to to get some more info.I am sure that anything that we will put together will be price competive,very safe without too many run groups to maximize the track time available to everybody.I will keep you informed.
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syncros Private First Class 12 Rep 111 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Coupe Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	I'm interested for Mosport.
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02-01-2009, 03:07 PM	#12
Alistair83 Private 4 Rep 80 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW M3 Coupe Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I'm in too.
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02-02-2009, 02:21 PM	#13
ALM3 Private First Class 14 Rep 197 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 gone, 2021 M4, 2021 X2 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Of course I am interested Hey Gearhead I am sure you already knew that I am interested! If you need help with anything just let me know. The spring can not come earlier enough!
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02-06-2009, 09:48 PM	#15
darklord Ruler of the Universe 10 Rep 399 Posts Drives: 11 Silver Merc E63 (W212) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: GTA-ish iTrader: (0)	I am interested as well. Question, is there any "M School" track day/classes in Ontario?? Has anyone done it??
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lebreeze Captain 162 Rep 621 Posts Drives: 18’c63s,15’macanturbo,14’ 991s Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: windsor iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 e92 m3 [0.00]	I am a newbie but would love to go __________________
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02-11-2009, 04:00 PM	#17
max59 New Member 2 Rep 21 Posts Drives: bmw m3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I would be interested too. I've been doing track days on my motorcycle for years, it would be interesting to do the same tracks on four wheels as well.
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02-14-2009, 10:06 AM	#20
Gearhead999s Major General 814 Rep 7,888 Posts Drives: RR Velar R=Dynamic M2C R1200GS Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	[QUOTE=max59;4468531]Mostly with Pro6, GOLO, Track Days R Us and with some others depending on my schedule.[/QUOTE Probally met you at some days as I have done some Pro6 & Golo days.I doubt I will be doing any bike track days this year as I will be helping to organize some 4 wheel trackdays and It is starting to look like I might have an oportunity to go pro racing in a cage once again if my sponsorship money shows up.
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SlammedR8 Major General 521 Rep 5,483 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 40i/2020 R8 V10 Spyder Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	any updates on this? When it will be ? Where will it be ? How much will it be ? __________________ Current: 2019 BMW X5 40i - Carbon Black/Tartufo Individual Leather 2020 Range Rover HSE - Black/Black 2020 Audi R8 V10 Performance Spyder 6MT - Ascari Blue/Black
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