View Full Version : nor cal drift events?
sil40sx
09-27-2003, 12:10 AM
i posted this in motorsports to no avail. are there any low key type drift events in nor cal at all? im just talking about ones with cones set up, not where every big name guy is there.
nokeone
09-30-2003, 11:13 AM
not really anything that i know of...only recent events would be some private track days down at Buttonwillow, which are awesome, or the Hyperfest crap, which i've heard licks ba!!s...
dunno about anything else coming up in the near future..
sil40sx
09-30-2003, 09:03 PM
seems wierd considering i see events in other states all the time.
TRUENOCOUPE
10-01-2003, 10:25 AM
Weird?
Seems to me that you dont get around much here.
Theres a Drift and Grip event every month. Sometimes every week.
BTW: I should have another Drift/Grip Private Event around October 21st or so.
If you guys are down for it please email me at
[email protected]
It will be at Buttonwillow Raceway. East loop once again.
Al
anthony240
10-01-2003, 12:58 PM
but buttonwillow is not norcal! I tried to get a norcal event going, and seeing as I am only 1 guy with no affiliation with any club/company, I tried my best to find a way. just one snag, insurance. it'll cost at least 2000-3000$$ for insurance to hold a proper drift event. it may be lower if a private parking lot would lend us the area, but i don't think anyone would consider it. I say wait, it'll eventually pop up, drifting will be everywhere next year. in the meantime, start autocrossing. it's a great way to learn car control, and they're everywhere in norcal. www.sfrscca.org . i'm gonna start autox, I started drifting first, but i didn't know jack shit about control. kept spinning out or understeering. by the end of the year i will be in total control of my car and be able to perform the drifts i want! :D :D
TRUENOCOUPE
10-01-2003, 01:07 PM
Buttonwillow is one of the nicest and closest track on Norcal. (thunderhill pfftt)
Insurance for Parking Lot is about $10000, not $3G's. I've been gathering information to hold a drift event at a parking lot here in NORCAL but too much hassle and money involve.
20 Bucks for three runs VS $120 for 6-7 Hour track time with less than 20 cars = PRICELESS!
Someone should set something up at thunderhill. Buttonwillow is a long way from the bay.
nokeone
10-01-2003, 01:28 PM
Originally posted by TRUENOCOUPE
Buttonwillow is one of the nicest and closest track on Norcal. (thunderhill pfftt)
Insurance for Parking Lot is about $10000, not $3G's. I've been gathering information to hold a drift event at a parking lot here in NORCAL but too much hassle and money involve.
20 Bucks for three runs VS $120 for 6-7 Hour track time with less than 20 cars = PRICELESS!
i second that...PRICELESS...greatest event i've been to yet was the last one..count me in 100% for the next..
i know Nic and Scott are down too...and Ellie (who was taking pictures last time) just picked up a Miata...so maybe we can get that out on the track as well...:D
nokeone
10-01-2003, 01:29 PM
Originally posted by NZO
Someone should set something up at thunderhill. Buttonwillow is a long way from the bay.
under 3 hours away from Santa Cruz...and we are all the way on the coast...San Jose should be even less of a drive cause you already start out on fast freeways..SF might be a little more but still, a 3 hour drive is more then worth it...:D
Danio
10-02-2003, 03:40 AM
Originally posted by TRUENOCOUPE
20 Bucks for three runs VS $120 for 6-7 Hour track time with less than 20 cars = PRICELESS!
Damnit Al, stop tempting me. I wanna concentrate on school! STOP TEMPTING ME!!
(Oh yeah, got my wheels back yet?)
Danio
10-02-2003, 03:49 AM
Originally posted by anthony240
in the meantime, start autocrossing. it's a great way to learn car control, and they're everywhere in norcal. www.sfrscca.org .
Autocross is neat but SFR SCCA's autocross is a RIPOFF!
s13chica
10-02-2003, 09:18 AM
Originally posted by TRUENOCOUPE
Buttonwillow is one of the nicest and closest track on Norcal. (thunderhill pfftt)
20 Bucks for three runs VS $120 for 6-7 Hour track time with less than 20 cars = PRICELESS!
I have to agree with Al and Noah on this one...that event rocked! (even without power sterring :) ) I'm in 100% for the next one! If you give my space away I'll have to kill you Al...hehehe
TRUENOCOUPE
10-02-2003, 10:51 AM
Originally posted by s13chica
I have to agree with Al and Noah on this one...that event rocked! (even without power sterring :) ) I'm in 100% for the next one! If you give my space away I'll have to kill you Al...hehehe
LOL.
Email me this way I can saved your spot. I might forget.
Is Takumi going?
Doubtful but maybe Iketani will show.
anthony240
10-02-2003, 07:28 PM
it's not a ripoff where i live :D LOTS of track time!
nokeone
10-02-2003, 07:29 PM
Originally posted by s13chica
I'm in 100% for the next one! If you give my space away I'll have to kill you Al...hehehe
so are you going to drift at this one?..or is that wonderful going to be wasted again?..:p
j/k :D
s13chica
10-02-2003, 10:13 PM
You are so going down Nokeone!!!! Just in case you wern't aware...I did the best I could!!! And honestly I learned so much abou driving from Frank...it's true that you have to learn the lines and grip first...it makes you a better drifter in the end.
Not sure if Takumi is gonna show up...maybe I can convince him to go...
TRUENOCOUPE
10-02-2003, 11:18 PM
I chatted with Takumi over AIM and he's car is not in so good condition. He'll pass this event.
nokeone
10-03-2003, 12:21 AM
Originally posted by s13chica
You are so going down Nokeone!!!! Just in case you wern't aware...I did the best I could!!! And honestly I learned so much abou driving from Frank...it's true that you have to learn the lines and grip first...it makes you a better drifter in the end.
haha...:D...$hit no question...you'll smoke me any day of the week...i was honestly impressed with your car control when i got the chance to take a few laps with you...
and yep...always, always best to learn grip first..
and yeah, basically i'm just bitter cause you didn't let me drive it..:p
can't wait for this one!..
it's like a drug..i'm an addict and Al's my dealer...lol
s13chica
10-03-2003, 02:03 AM
hahaha..hey Al...you got anymore of that good $hit for me??? I think I might be addicted...could you keep fueling my addiction please... :)
TRUENOCOUPE
10-03-2003, 10:23 AM
ALright... Heres my secret. I listen to this guys over and over.
http://www.discoverynet.com/~ajsnead/allsongs_1/pics/drifters.jpg:rofl:
TRUENOCOUPE
10-06-2003, 10:22 AM
I have 4 more spot open..
S13 Chica - Let me know when you can drop off the payments.
Thanks
Al
nokeone
10-06-2003, 12:05 PM
everyone!!..this is the absolute BEST bang for the buck event...there is no question that the amount of seat time you get vs. the cost is staggering...
grip, drift, little of both...whatever you want this is the place to do it..
:D
sil40sx
10-06-2003, 01:57 PM
well, this sounds really worth it, although its a few hours away, but considering im moving on the 20th, im probably not going to be able to make it. but i sure i will be able to make it to the next one. i need to to put that open diff to work. :D
s13chica
10-06-2003, 02:18 PM
Hey Al...
Do we have an exact date set yet..I don;t think I'm on the e-mail list...so could you let me kow the deal! I'm more than happy to drop off payment after I know the exact date.
Thanks-
Toahk
10-09-2003, 04:14 PM
OOOoooo Thunderhill event would be kick azz, I live uhm, 5 miles from thunderhill =)
nokeone
10-09-2003, 04:34 PM
Originally posted by s13chica
Hey Al...
Do we have an exact date set yet..I don;t think I'm on the e-mail list...so could you let me kow the deal! I'm more than happy to drop off payment after I know the exact date.
Thanks-
i'm sure you know by now as this post is 3 days old..but just in case...
it's October 22nd, 2003...
see ya soon
:D
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