Nearest tracks to NYC?
04-13-2007 | 08:33 PM
#31
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Originally Posted by AndyT
The Glen is my favorite. It's great for the higher horsepower cars. Limerock is short but not easy. I think more people have wrecked there than the Glen that I know off. Pocono is good to shake down your car before going to a real road course like The Glen. I have 20 days scheduled up there this year : ) Also there are other non Porsche only groups like www.trackmasters.com Very good group of people. I highly recommend them.
04-14-2007 | 01:46 AM
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Originally Posted by francisb
Moving to NY from London next month... :-)
Are there any decent tracks within a few hours of NYC?
Are there any decent tracks within a few hours of NYC?
04-14-2007 | 02:34 AM
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Originally Posted by JC in NY
Francis, PM me when you get into town. I will show you an after-hours road course right in your backyard.
04-15-2007 | 05:45 PM
#35
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JC in NY.. Now that was cool.
We just got back from 2 days at pocono. Close to NYC. Watkins Glen is just about everybody's favorite track. Limerock is great as well. Most of us travel to what ever tracks are hosting an event.
I instruct for a multitude of clubs and I would suggest joining as many as you can run with ie:
PCA, BMWCCA, NASA. PDA.
Welcome to NY
We just got back from 2 days at pocono. Close to NYC. Watkins Glen is just about everybody's favorite track. Limerock is great as well. Most of us travel to what ever tracks are hosting an event.
I instruct for a multitude of clubs and I would suggest joining as many as you can run with ie:
PCA, BMWCCA, NASA. PDA.
Welcome to NY
04-16-2007 | 06:26 AM
#36
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back yard? its on my street! E57... i'd hate to see your wheel refurb budget.... ;-)
just to add a HUGE thanks to the additional posters with information. the biggest concern with moving was leaving the great uk trackday 'scene' and my cars behind. very releived to see a healthy desire to use these cars as god intended over the pond. really look forward to meeting some of you this summer. now i just need a union jack for the roof, dukes of hazard style, so you know who i am.... ;-)
just to add a HUGE thanks to the additional posters with information. the biggest concern with moving was leaving the great uk trackday 'scene' and my cars behind. very releived to see a healthy desire to use these cars as god intended over the pond. really look forward to meeting some of you this summer. now i just need a union jack for the roof, dukes of hazard style, so you know who i am.... ;-)
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04-16-2007 | 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by francisb
now i just need a union jack for the roof, dukes of hazard style, so you know who i am.... ;-)
04-16-2007 | 04:20 PM
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francis,
Although Arwinn is one of our best members, I personally can't recommend you seek service from Formula Motorsports. I've had a number of painful (aka $$) encounters with the owner surrounding my first p-car (aka rookie) since July, 2006. The grossest: I had him do a 40,000 mile tune up in August, which included a valve job. 3 months ago, a new mechanic discovered severe valve cover leaking and no valve clearance gaps as a result of the valve job. There were other issues where i was grossly overcharged for very easy fixes as well as a mandatory NY State inspection. I reported him to the state and they are investigating. I liked the owner and he has a great Porsche story of his own (Professional Driver, & Engineer) but overall I felt like I was treated like a punk. There are more reputable ones around that are mentioned here.
Although Arwinn is one of our best members, I personally can't recommend you seek service from Formula Motorsports. I've had a number of painful (aka $$) encounters with the owner surrounding my first p-car (aka rookie) since July, 2006. The grossest: I had him do a 40,000 mile tune up in August, which included a valve job. 3 months ago, a new mechanic discovered severe valve cover leaking and no valve clearance gaps as a result of the valve job. There were other issues where i was grossly overcharged for very easy fixes as well as a mandatory NY State inspection. I reported him to the state and they are investigating. I liked the owner and he has a great Porsche story of his own (Professional Driver, & Engineer) but overall I felt like I was treated like a punk. There are more reputable ones around that are mentioned here.
04-16-2007 | 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Chodaboy
francis,
Although Arwinn is one of our best members, I personally can't recommend you seek service from Formula Motorsports. I've had a number of painful (aka $$) encounters with the owner surrounding my first p-car (aka rookie) since July, 2006. The grossest: I had him do a 40,000 mile tune up in August, which included a valve job. 3 months ago, a new mechanic discovered severe valve cover leaking and no valve clearance gaps as a result of the valve job. There were other issues where i was grossly overcharged for very easy fixes as well as a mandatory NY State inspection. I reported him to the state and they are investigating. I liked the owner and he has a great Porsche story of his own (Professional Driver, & Engineer) but overall I felt like I was treated like a punk. There are more reputable ones around that are mentioned here.
Although Arwinn is one of our best members, I personally can't recommend you seek service from Formula Motorsports. I've had a number of painful (aka $$) encounters with the owner surrounding my first p-car (aka rookie) since July, 2006. The grossest: I had him do a 40,000 mile tune up in August, which included a valve job. 3 months ago, a new mechanic discovered severe valve cover leaking and no valve clearance gaps as a result of the valve job. There were other issues where i was grossly overcharged for very easy fixes as well as a mandatory NY State inspection. I reported him to the state and they are investigating. I liked the owner and he has a great Porsche story of his own (Professional Driver, & Engineer) but overall I felt like I was treated like a punk. There are more reputable ones around that are mentioned here.
I use Taso from TKX Performance (http://www.tkxperformance.com), but they are a little further from the city in Huntington, LI.
11-08-2007 | 01:22 PM
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Hello ! Well i'm here finally, living in a suitcase on 55th/7th, just in time for the dollar to collapse and the rain and snow to fall. Will be keeping my eyes peeled for something like a 993tt or maybe 964t, ooooh i dont know, choices, choices. hopefully meet some of you sooner or later.
