New track open - NCM - National Corvette Museum
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New track open - NCM - National Corvette Museum
I had the opportunity to participate in the inaugural HPDE at the new National Corvette Museum track in Bowling Green, KY.
I really enjoyed the track and found it to be technical and challenging. The surface is smooth as a baby's behind, but also slick as the binders are released and rubber is still being layer down. The first day on track I had a used set of Hoosier's polished mirror smooth. They also were slick like they had been sprayed with armor all. The track was improving the second day.
I have to give a shout out to the organizers who did a very nice job for the first DE at the facility. The management is still working on building out all the amenities to realize their full vision.
Here is some video from a run on the second day. You can tell I am still learning the track while fighting a sticky gearbox. Enjoy.
I really enjoyed the track and found it to be technical and challenging. The surface is smooth as a baby's behind, but also slick as the binders are released and rubber is still being layer down. The first day on track I had a used set of Hoosier's polished mirror smooth. They also were slick like they had been sprayed with armor all. The track was improving the second day.
I have to give a shout out to the organizers who did a very nice job for the first DE at the facility. The management is still working on building out all the amenities to realize their full vision.
Here is some video from a run on the second day. You can tell I am still learning the track while fighting a sticky gearbox. Enjoy.
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This configuration is the longest at 3.15 miles, but it is also the most technical and challenging. The track was a blast to drive and with 24 turns that are all different provides a nice challenge. Be safe and have fun.
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Thanks for posting Tim, looks to be a nice technical track. I was wondering of someone local had tried that track yet. I think next year I will try a few new tracks, may try this one.
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I had the opportunity to instruct for the entire opening double DE (Thursday 9/25/14-9/29/14) organized by the National Corvette Museum. It was an amazing experience. I met a lot of great folks, including some fellow r'listers.
The first video below is from the first session Monday morning in my '03 Boxster S. I think the top down view gives you a really good sense of the layout of the track. I opted not to edit the video. Turn 8 was especially slick yesterday morning, contributing the the moment on lap 3, and the understeer on the following lap. I'm running well worn NT01's.
It's a wonderful track I think we're all going to enjoy for many years to come. Kudos to the Corvette Museum Members and donors for making this a reality.
The first video below is from the first session Monday morning in my '03 Boxster S. I think the top down view gives you a really good sense of the layout of the track. I opted not to edit the video. Turn 8 was especially slick yesterday morning, contributing the the moment on lap 3, and the understeer on the following lap. I'm running well worn NT01's.
It's a wonderful track I think we're all going to enjoy for many years to come. Kudos to the Corvette Museum Members and donors for making this a reality.
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Chin Motorsports will be there at least 3 times in 2015. Currently scheduled for the following dates:
NCM: Sat/Sun, March 28-29
NCM: Sat/Sun, May 30-31
NCM: Sat/Sun, Oct 10-11
NCM: Sat/Sun, March 28-29
NCM: Sat/Sun, May 30-31
NCM: Sat/Sun, Oct 10-11
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Good looking track. Thanks for the videos.
I think this is the only time I've seen brake markers on the inside edge leading up to a corner.
I think this is the only time I've seen brake markers on the inside edge leading up to a corner.
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Enjoyed both videos. Thanks for sharing.
#12
Thanks for sharing. It really helped ID landmarks on the course so you know what is coming up.
Will be running the course this weekend, looks like rain on Friday but two good days after that. Hoping the new pavement is not greasy in the rain.
Will be running the course this weekend, looks like rain on Friday but two good days after that. Hoping the new pavement is not greasy in the rain.
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I just finished a three day event at NCM Grand Full Course with the Bluegrass BMW club. Going in, I thought I wouldn't like that layout because it looked too busy. After the first session, I was definitely overwhelmed by it. After one more session it started it to come together pretty quickly though. And it turned out to be a great weekend on a really fun track. It has a lot of slow technical stuff, but it's got some really fast sections and they are challenging too. Lots of elevation changes to deal with. All in all, it's a good mix of features. I'll definitely be going back.
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I just finished a three day event at NCM Grand Full Course with the Bluegrass BMW club. Going in, I thought I wouldn't like that layout because it looked too busy. After the first session, I was definitely overwhelmed by it. After one more session it started it to come together pretty quickly though. And it turned out to be a great weekend on a really fun track. It has a lot of slow technical stuff, but it's got some really fast sections and they are challenging too. Lots of elevation changes to deal with. All in all, it's a good mix of features. I'll definitely be going back.
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