May 29-31 Buttonwillow & Cal Speedway (BMW CCA)

Ramos · 05-19-2009, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by chili cheese

Are you instructing?

Haha.. no man, I am a newbie... Only had about 4 HDPE's under my belt and a few autocrosses... Long way to go for me

The HACK · 05-19-2009, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mike-y

I usually run with Speed Ventures, West Coast Racing, Nasa, and a friend of mine also runs private events once or twice a year. I've also instructed for a VW/Audi organization for a couple of years (until they disbanded) and said friend's private events a few times as well. I've run events in race groups with open passing before, but it's not the norm, and I am fine with point by's, especially if there are a lot of cars out there. I usually run in the advanced groups, but I don't mind someone riding with me, as I often take passengers/friends, but I do like to get my money's worth as far as seat time.

You've gotta make sure you let the organizers at Central California Chapter know about your prior experience and see if you can be placed in the A or B group, otherwise it's going to be a "long" day for you.

Ramos · 05-19-2009, 05:29 PM

C is not so bad when they run a seperate D group... When C and D drivers are combined, it's a long day for everyone with any kind of experience....
Last time this happened, we had about 15 cars stuck behind this 18 year old kid in a E46 who was learning how to drive... not how to drive fast, how to drive period !!

The HACK · 05-19-2009, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Ramos

C is not so bad when they run a seperate D group... When C and D drivers are combined, it's a long day for everyone with any kind of experience....
Last time this happened, we had about 15 cars stuck behind this 18 year old kid in a E46 who was learning how to drive... not how to drive fast, how to drive period !!

Based on his stated experience...C would be a VERY long day. Trust me.

nicknaz · 05-19-2009, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by The HACK

And that's why the CCA events are much more expensive, they figured, for the amount of money you pay, you might as well have an instructor with you at all times to get your money's worth.
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right on. i'd never go solo at a BMWCCA event. there are way cheaper ways to get open track time.

FWIW. mike-y i think the real value of going to BMWCCA is there are less cars (cuz its so expensive)

mike-y · 05-19-2009, 07:59 PM

well, if there are less cars it may be worth it. I will contact the central chapter and see if they will consider putting me in one the higher groups as a first timer. Thanks for the info guys.

Ramos · 05-20-2009, 05:01 PM

By the way the Roval (CA SPeedway) on May 30-31st has run groups
A
B/C combined
D

This is good news for someone like me in the C class with a little bit of experience not to be running with the D guys... Probably bad news for one with more experience than me in the B class having to run with the C class

325racer · 05-20-2009, 06:53 PM

The 3 Groups are due to the fourth being a Club Race group.

mike-y · 05-21-2009, 11:10 AM

They said they can start me in group B and move me up or down from there, so I think I'll sign up for this one (buttowillow on the 29th).

Dascamel · 05-22-2009, 01:44 AM

Ok, for Buttonwillow and Cal Speedway, where should we set our meeting/parking point?

satakal · 05-22-2009, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Dascamel

Ok, for Buttonwillow and Cal Speedway, where should we set our meeting/parking point?

same place as last year? Far side of the tower, front row.

Dascamel · 05-22-2009, 11:23 AM

That works fot Button, how about Cal Speedway?

mike-y · 05-22-2009, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by satakal

same place as last year? Far side of the tower, front row.

haha, I'm gonna stick my honda right in the middle of you guys

chili cheese · 05-22-2009, 03:41 PM

My Porsche will be on the end, just like the picture.

S4to335 · 05-22-2009, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by satakal

same place as last year? Far side of the tower, front row.

Was I at this event...the sequence of cars looks familiar...

satakal · 05-22-2009, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by S4to335

Was I at this event...the sequence of cars looks familiar...

I don't remember a 335 limping that day so I'll say no. j/k

this was the SD chapter's 2 day at button in July of last year. My first big track event ever. I was such a jerk to my instructors that weekend. Now, I'm less of a jerk to instructors. That lineup is Dascamel, Ramos, me, then some other dudes.

Ramos · 05-22-2009, 07:07 PM

Satakal, I did not see your name in the Cal Speedway list.. are you signed up yet?

satakal · 05-22-2009, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Ramos

Satakal, I did not see your name in the Cal Speedway list.. are you signed up yet?

I see my name on the list. I think my name got added today. Also got the confirmation for button today.

I've got Falkens to discard and Bridgestones to mount. I also ordered some brake pads from HP Autowerks. (my tech had the talk with me about new pads every 5k miles may not last forever) I'll probably change pads Saturday am. Also, I think I may have a hookup on tech inspection. I'll have to read the fine print but I'll let you know.

Ramos · 05-22-2009, 07:48 PM

Sweet... let me know

chili cheese · 05-22-2009, 08:41 PM

Anyone know how the garage offering works at Cal Speedway? I'm looking at the BMWCCA garage map and it appears that it's first come first serve. How do you guys work it?

Dascamel · 05-22-2009, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by S4to335

Was I at this event...the sequence of cars looks familiar...

Don't think so, I think you were at the spring BMW CCA event. We were parked on the other side, closest to the entrance.

satakal · 05-22-2009, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by chili cheese

Anyone know how the garage offering works at Cal Speedway? I'm looking at the BMWCCA garage map and it appears that it's first come first serve. How do you guys work it?

that's right. first come first serve. 2 per garage door. I like the row after the main garage building. Almost as far from the enterance as possible. It's not very populated there and its very close to the class room / lunch.

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Ramos Colonel 898 Rep 2,918 Posts Drives: G20 2020 M340 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: So-Cal iTrader: (7)	C is not so bad when they run a seperate D group... When C and D drivers are combined, it's a long day for everyone with any kind of experience.... Last time this happened, we had about 15 cars stuck behind this 18 year old kid in a E46 who was learning how to drive... not how to drive fast, how to drive period !!
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mike-y just another bmw douche bag 196 Rep 3,640 Posts Drives: 1.9L of fury Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	well, if there are less cars it may be worth it. I will contact the central chapter and see if they will consider putting me in one the higher groups as a first timer. Thanks for the info guys.
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05-20-2009, 05:01 PM	#117
Ramos Colonel 898 Rep 2,918 Posts Drives: G20 2020 M340 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: So-Cal iTrader: (7)	By the way the Roval (CA SPeedway) on May 30-31st has run groups A B/C combined D This is good news for someone like me in the C class with a little bit of experience not to be running with the D guys... Probably bad news for one with more experience than me in the B class having to run with the C class
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05-20-2009, 06:53 PM	#118
325racer Private First Class 1 Rep 103 Posts Drives: 92 325is Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	The 3 Groups are due to the fourth being a Club Race group. __________________ Why does every Forum use a different signature format???????????
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05-21-2009, 11:10 AM	#119
mike-y just another bmw douche bag 196 Rep 3,640 Posts Drives: 1.9L of fury Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	They said they can start me in group B and move me up or down from there, so I think I'll sign up for this one (buttowillow on the 29th).
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05-22-2009, 01:44 AM	#120
Dascamel Lieutenant Colonel 50 Rep 1,664 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 M3, 2010 e91 328i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bakersfield, CA iTrader: (0)	Ok, for Buttonwillow and Cal Speedway, where should we set our meeting/parking point? __________________ 2008 E92 M3 Jerez Black,DCT,Fox Red ext,Prem,Tech,19", ipod/usb, CF roof and trim 2010 E91 328i Space Gray,Black int, M sport, most options 2007 Montego Blue 335i (retired)
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Dascamel Lieutenant Colonel 50 Rep 1,664 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 M3, 2010 e91 328i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bakersfield, CA iTrader: (0)	That works fot Button, how about Cal Speedway? __________________ 2008 E92 M3 Jerez Black,DCT,Fox Red ext,Prem,Tech,19", ipod/usb, CF roof and trim 2010 E91 328i Space Gray,Black int, M sport, most options 2007 Montego Blue 335i (retired)
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05-22-2009, 03:41 PM	#124
chili cheese Major 105 Rep 1,085 Posts Drives: '16 Corvette Z06 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southern CA iTrader: (6)	My Porsche will be on the end, just like the picture.
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05-22-2009, 07:07 PM	#127
Ramos Colonel 898 Rep 2,918 Posts Drives: G20 2020 M340 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: So-Cal iTrader: (7)	Satakal, I did not see your name in the Cal Speedway list.. are you signed up yet?
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05-22-2009, 07:48 PM	#129
Ramos Colonel 898 Rep 2,918 Posts Drives: G20 2020 M340 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: So-Cal iTrader: (7)	Sweet... let me know
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05-22-2009, 08:41 PM	#130
chili cheese Major 105 Rep 1,085 Posts Drives: '16 Corvette Z06 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southern CA iTrader: (6)	Anyone know how the garage offering works at Cal Speedway? I'm looking at the BMWCCA garage map and it appears that it's first come first serve. How do you guys work it?
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