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Old 02-12-2010, 02:59 PM
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No, I've heard from several BMWCCA racers who don't even like BMW club. They take experienced racers and stick them in novice. Great that safety is top priority, as it should be, but there is a LOT of traffic and lines of 8-10 cars, at least at Road Atlanta there always is. I don't see how you learn much running speeds not much faster than you would on I-85.

Acutally it's almost getting that way with everyone now, even PCA.

Man I miss the old Panoz days. Here's to Chin and MVP getting more weekends at RA.


For what it's worth, my experience last July 4th weekend with BMW at RA was different, at least in the instructor group. I had a great time, and had no problem getting thru traffic. Anywayy, happy to take you around if you come out....









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Originally Posted by wanna911
No, I've heard from several BMWCCA racers who don't even like BMW club. They take experienced racers and stick them in novice. Great that safety is top priority, as it should be, but there is a LOT of traffic and lines of 8-10 cars, at least at Road Atlanta there always is. I don't see how you learn much running speeds not much faster than you would on I-85.

Acutally it's almost getting that way with everyone now, even PCA.

Man I miss the old Panoz days. Here's to Chin and MVP getting more weekends at RA.
Huh? Not my experience with the BMW events at all. Lines no longer than any other event. Never had a novice student who wasn't a true novice. The open passing in the instructor's group is a hoot. Still have the dings in the paint from VR zapping me in the esses.
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Huh? Not my experience with the BMW events at all. Lines no longer than any other event. Never had a novice student who wasn't a true novice. The open passing in the instructor's group is a hoot. Still have the dings in the paint from VR zapping me in the esses.


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Originally Posted by Veloce Raptor
For what it's worth, my experience last July 4th weekend with BMW at RA was different, at least in the instructor group. I had a great time, and had no problem getting thru traffic. Anywayy, happy to take you around if you come out....









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I'll be out there for sure this time (unless something comes up )


Driving or not, days at the track are quite relaxing.
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Just came across this thread....brings back the memory-nice video. The SpBox was fun, but I gotta drag Ruby back to TX the next time.
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BMW throws the best DE next to CHIN IMO.. Open Passing, Passengers allowed, etc. I'll be there with the new blue beast sorting her out...
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Originally Posted by 007DT
BMW throws the best DE next to CHIN IMO.. Open Passing, Passengers allowed, etc. I'll be there with the new blue beast sorting her out...
Good, I'll get a new avatar pic....
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Originally Posted by 007DT
I'll be there with the new blue beast sorting her out...


So you're bringing the Escalade to the track? SWEET!









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Escalade's not Blue....
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Several have expressed an interest when we do this again.
Pat may be open in April, so I am gauging interest/availability.
Same format, private track, great instruction etc...
Send me a note at believeracing@gmail.com if You want in.
As always, there is just room for only so many, so let me know if You have a serious interest.
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Stop hogging up all the Pat and send him our way......
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We are trying to do this in other areas , all about his availability and the support,infrastructure, safe venue to push limits etc...Cory at Autometrics is exploring some options on Your edge of the US.
Best,
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Originally Posted by Glen
We are trying to do this in other areas , all about his availability and the support,infrastructure, safe venue to push limits etc...Cory at Autometrics is exploring some options on Your edge of the US.
Best,
I'd be extremely interested if I can make the dates work...it would be worth the tow.

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Step up folks. This is THE BEST EVENT you can ever attend. Outstanding instruction, tremendous track time, great people. I'm IN (assuming it's not the last week of April).
Old 02-26-2010, 10:35 PM
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But ... the DE that this was about was in November of 2009!


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