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phkretschmer · 07-20-2008, 06:57 PM

Hello Bay area drifters !! Im originally from the Bay Area, I have been living out in virginia for the last 6 years competing in the US Drift series out here and Im planning on coming home in the next few months. My question is, is there any events near or in the Bay area? If so what are some sites to check out to see venues and schedules. Thanks for the help !!

luftrofl · 07-20-2008, 07:37 PM

As I understand it, thunderhill (willows) is the most consistent for stuff like that.

There was talk of events going on @ altamont (tracy) or at a nearby airport but that seems to have been pushed aside for now.

http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=181526&page=3 thread on zilvia

http://z9.invisionfree.com/NorCal_24...pic=345&st=135 thread @ norcal-240sx.com

The latter is more up to date. Again, it would seem that TD is the only available venue at this time.

phkretschmer · 07-20-2008, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by luftrofl

As I understand it, thunderhill (willows) is the most consistent for stuff like that.

There was talk of events going on @ altamont (tracy) or at a nearby airport but that seems to have been pushed aside for now.

http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=181526&page=3 thread on zilvia

http://z9.invisionfree.com/NorCal_24...pic=345&st=135 thread @ norcal-240sx.com

The latter is more up to date. Again, it would seem that TD is the only available venue at this time.

Wow that kind of sucks. No tracks near by ? I guess we are kinda spoiled out here.

luftrofl · 07-20-2008, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by phkretschmer

Wow that kind of sucks. No tracks near by ? I guess we are kinda spoiled out here.

We had altamont for a little while. Then the new neighbors complained

Road racing + autox seem like the only legal motorsports that we can do at this time. I'm gonna look into that stuff to see if one could get a deal on track time.

I wouldn't say that legal bay area drifting won't happen but I also wouldn't hold my breath.

phkretschmer · 07-20-2008, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luftrofl

We had altamont for a little while. Then the new neighbors complained

Road racing + autox seem like the only legal motorsports that we can do at this time. I'm gonna look into that stuff to see if one could get a deal on track time.

I wouldn't say that legal bay area drifting won't happen but I also wouldn't hold my breath.

So where are the nearest tracks that do hold drift events? All in SoCal ?
If so where in SoCal ?

luftrofl · 07-20-2008, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by phkretschmer

So where are the nearest tracks that do hold drift events? All in SoCal ?
If so where in SoCal ?

http://z9.invisionfree.com/NorCal_24...?showtopic=315

nor-cal240sx.com forum

Thunderhill is the closest. August 2+3 is the next thunderdrift session.

mkiv98 · 07-22-2008, 09:46 PM

i dont want to embarass myself not being confident in my technique yet

any places close to the bay area that are legal and safe?

***FaLKoN240*** · 07-22-2008, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mkiv98

i dont want to embarass myself not being confident in my technique yet

any places close to the bay area that are legal and safe?

Don't worry about not being good.

People at events aren't as critical as they are on this forum.

Norcaldrift.org is where... I guess the track guys are at, there are far and few between, I am trying to make a event at Buttonwillow on the first.

mkiv98 · 07-23-2008, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by FaLKoN240

Don't worry about not being good.

People at events aren't as critical as they are on this forum.

Norcaldrift.org is where... I guess the track guys are at, there are far and few between, I am trying to make a event at Buttonwillow on the first.

im there! anyone wanna ride with me and give me pointers?

wakdady · 07-24-2008, 07:22 PM

do you tow your car to events? because if you dont you should just go back to VA. smog laws make this place so shitty i'm almost fixin to move. I only drive my car on weekends and im so paranoid i cant even enjoy myself. hell, getting it smogged is even harder. couple that to the lack of backroads that you might be accustomed to in VA, and you just might go crazy!

07-20-2008, 06:57 PM	#1
phkretschmer Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: CA Bay Area Posts: 162 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Drift events near or in the Bay area CA ?? Hello Bay area drifters !! Im originally from the Bay Area, I have been living out in virginia for the last 6 years competing in the US Drift series out here and Im planning on coming home in the next few months. My question is, is there any events near or in the Bay area? If so what are some sites to check out to see venues and schedules. Thanks for the help !!

07-20-2008, 07:37 PM	#2
luftrofl Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bay Area (510) Posts: 334 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	As I understand it, thunderhill (willows) is the most consistent for stuff like that. There was talk of events going on @ altamont (tracy) or at a nearby airport but that seems to have been pushed aside for now. http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=181526&page=3 thread on zilvia http://z9.invisionfree.com/NorCal_24...pic=345&st=135 thread @ norcal-240sx.com The latter is more up to date. Again, it would seem that TD is the only available venue at this time. __________________ Engrish is funny in Japan. In America, it's for stupid fanboys.

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07-22-2008, 09:46 PM	#7
mkiv98 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Berkeley Age: 34 Posts: 378 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	i dont want to embarass myself not being confident in my technique yet any places close to the bay area that are legal and safe?

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wakdady Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 93 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	do you tow your car to events? because if you dont you should just go back to VA. smog laws make this place so shitty i'm almost fixin to move. I only drive my car on weekends and im so paranoid i cant even enjoy myself. hell, getting it smogged is even harder. couple that to the lack of backroads that you might be accustomed to in VA, and you just might go crazy!