New Pirelli World Challenge fan
03-26-2018, 08:35 PM
#1
New Pirelli World Challenge fan
Went to COTA this weekend & had a fabulous time mingling with the drivers & watching the races up close from the bridges & anywhere on the track I desired. It was so cool to go out to grid 30 minutes before the race & chat with the racers just minutes before the race. And watching the cars from the bridge over T3 was exhilarating. In addition we could walk around the garages. And my girlfriend got to take lot of selfies with the racers which madr her happy. Talk about up close & personal. And all this for $100 for the weekend including parking. Compare this experience to the F1 at COTA where you all you here is "you can't go here & keep moving" , fighting all the people & no interaction & a lot more money, & most importantly no bridge views. For anyone who has not attended a smaller race venue like this, I highly recommend it. Can't wait until next year.
03-26-2018, 09:37 PM
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That’s great to hear. I race in GTS. hope you come to more events!
03-27-2018, 01:10 AM
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03-27-2018, 09:34 AM
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I’m in the chrome green BMW. We had mechanical issues in race one which we couldn’t over come but started race 2 P2 and finished p2
Please come by and say hello next time
our next race is VIR
Please come by and say hello next time
our next race is VIR
03-27-2018, 10:38 AM
#6
Burning Brakes
I attended the World Challenge at COTA last fall. It was an amazing experience. Such incredible access to all of the cars and drivers. Not to mention you can walk around the facilities and view the race from just about anywhere. I highly recommended attending one of their events if you get the chance.
03-27-2018, 10:36 PM
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PWC is an awesome series.
Great drivers and really nice cars. GTS has fantastic factory GT4 cars and the laps times are impressive!
Great action too.
I was glued to my laptop watching it!
Great drivers and really nice cars. GTS has fantastic factory GT4 cars and the laps times are impressive!
Great action too.
I was glued to my laptop watching it!
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03-28-2018, 10:47 PM
#8
It was a great weekend at COTA. Very low turnout in the stands, the pits and garages were open to all. Great battles on track. Everyone should put this event on their calendar for next year.
03-29-2018, 03:11 AM
#9
Wow sounds awesome.
Are the pits and garages open at all pwc events for a reasonable price ($100 mentioned by the OP)?
If so, I would love to attend a few events in California. Had pit access at the 24H of Nurburgring and it was one of my greatest car experiences to date.
Are the pits and garages open at all pwc events for a reasonable price ($100 mentioned by the OP)?
If so, I would love to attend a few events in California. Had pit access at the 24H of Nurburgring and it was one of my greatest car experiences to date.
03-29-2018, 08:48 AM
#10
I cant speak for other tracks, but at COTA almost all events other than Moto GP and Formula One it is very laid back as far as access.
Most of the time here you can sit anywhere you want and access all areas of the track including the garages and the areas where the team transporters park. Most of the teams at the PWC were happy to talk and let you get up close to the cars.
For the PWC there was only one ticket price which was Gen admission, This even allowed access to the club level seating if one desired.
Most of the time here you can sit anywhere you want and access all areas of the track including the garages and the areas where the team transporters park. Most of the teams at the PWC were happy to talk and let you get up close to the cars.
For the PWC there was only one ticket price which was Gen admission, This even allowed access to the club level seating if one desired.
03-29-2018, 09:55 AM
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At St Pete is was more restricted as we were running with Indy Car. However every weekend I’ve taken some kids and have them sit in the race car and take pix etc
we have multiple autograph sessions too
Plus the racing is terrific. You should see some of the in car vids I have. Bonkers hahahaha
we have multiple autograph sessions too
Plus the racing is terrific. You should see some of the in car vids I have. Bonkers hahahaha
03-29-2018, 03:41 PM
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Went to COTA this weekend & had a fabulous time mingling with the drivers & watching the races up close from the bridges & anywhere on the track I desired. It was so cool to go out to grid 30 minutes before the race & chat with the racers just minutes before the race. And watching the cars from the bridge over T3 was exhilarating. In addition we could walk around the garages. And my girlfriend got to take lot of selfies with the racers which madr her happy. Talk about up close & personal. And all this for $100 for the weekend including parking. Compare this experience to the F1 at COTA where you all you here is "you can't go here & keep moving" , fighting all the people & no interaction & a lot more money, & most importantly no bridge views. For anyone who has not attended a smaller race venue like this, I highly recommend it. Can't wait until next year.
GMG was running 1 x GT3R, 2 x Audi R8 LMS GT4's and 1 x McLaren 570 GT4......hope to see you out there again! Cheers!
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03-29-2018, 04:48 PM
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I cant speak for other tracks, but at COTA almost all events other than Moto GP and Formula One it is very laid back as far as access.
Most of the time here you can sit anywhere you want and access all areas of the track including the garages and the areas where the team transporters park. Most of the teams at the PWC were happy to talk and let you get up close to the cars.
For the PWC there was only one ticket price which was Gen admission, This even allowed access to the club level seating if one desired.
Most of the time here you can sit anywhere you want and access all areas of the track including the garages and the areas where the team transporters park. Most of the teams at the PWC were happy to talk and let you get up close to the cars.
For the PWC there was only one ticket price which was Gen admission, This even allowed access to the club level seating if one desired.
That sounds perfect. Looks like Long Beach is a bit different since its also part of IndyCar weekend...$950 to get pit access.
https://gplb.com/vip-club-packages/
03-29-2018, 06:55 PM
#14
Drifting
That sounds perfect. Looks like Long Beach is a bit different since its also part of IndyCar weekend...$950 to get pit access.
https://gplb.com/vip-club-packages/
https://gplb.com/vip-club-packages/
You can stroll through the paddock freely at basically every sports car race in north america