10/22/03 Private Drift and Grip Event at Buttonwillow Raceways!

[TRUENOCOUPE]

What: Drift and Grip event. Its basicly just track day practice. Keeping it on the track. SAFER!

When: October 22nd 2003 - Wednesday.

Where: ButtonWillow Raceways - www.buttonwillowraceways.com

Who: Only 15-20 Cars MAX. Theres going to be plenty of track time. We start off from 7AM - 5PM

How Much: $120 per driver.

email me at [email protected]

Pics of the last private event we had..
http://www.ghettoracer.com/events/hm-bw-0903/

[kazuo]

Mr. Al,

Why do you always choose to have the events on weekdays? I would like to attend but I have school/work on most weekdays... :/

[thx247]

events on weekends are usually book well in advance, and are much more expensive.

[nokeone]

yeah..pretty much all about cost and availability..

i'll be there again for sure!!!

see you all soon..:D

[TRUENOCOUPE]

Why not weekends?

The cost on wekeend is $2200.

On my insurance I can only have 12-15 People at the track.

So that would put each driver on $150 for a track day.

Not just that...

On Weekend we gotta have Track/suspervisor @350 per day.
Janitorial [email protected]/weekend
Communication [email protected]/day/each
10 or 20lb fire extinguisher @10/day
Grease [email protected]/day
[email protected]/hourly
ALS [email protected]/Hour
Fire [email protected]/day
Tow [email protected]/Day

PLUS the TRACK RENT. Weekend is set up differently. I have no idea why.

This is why I choose to have the weekday events. Maybe when I renew my insurance next year I can get a better rate for weekends.

So each driver would go about $400 each!

If you don't mind... Ill put one up for a weekend. What do you say?

Al

[Flybert]

Just wondering but how many wheels do people bring because that is one long ass little event you have going there? I would love to go but I don't think I'll have the funds for this until december. I still have to buy a helmet and an extra set of wheels.

[nokeone]

Originally posted by TRUENOCOUPE
So each driver would go about $400 each!

If you don't mind... Ill put one up for a weekend. What do you say?

Al

mmmm...negative..weekdays are fine for me..i like the way it breaks up an otherwise mundane mon-fri..

plus gives me an excuse to miss a day of work..:D

[nokeone]

Originally posted by Flybert
Just wondering but how many wheels do people bring because that is one long ass little event you have going there? I would love to go but I don't think I'll have the funds for this until december. I still have to buy a helmet and an extra set of wheels.

i bring 2 spares..but i have yet to go through an entire set of tires...

Al, the Dori King, on the other hand goes through a set, from what i've seen, by mid morning..lol..:p

[TRUENOCOUPE]

blah.... I need tire sponsors.

Al

[knghtryde]

:bash: Hey Al, can there be more than one driver per car, and is it $120 per car or per driver. And do you need to have a helmet or anything. I have no clue what is required at one of these. Let me know. I definately wanna take a day off work.

[TRUENOCOUPE]

Its $120 per driver.

ALL DRIVERS are required to race with a helmet on. You will not be able to race without a helmet. Motorcycle helmet is fine.

Al

[nokeone]

c'mon people!!!..a few more spots to fill..

this is by far the best event you will ever be a part of...best money spent...there are no other groups who run track days with this much freedom for this little of a cost..

:D

[RBS14]

Originally posted by nokeone
c'mon people!!!..a few more spots to fill..

this is by far the best event you will ever be a part of...best money spent...there are no other groups who run track days with this much freedom for this little of a cost..

:D

Couldn't have said it better myslef. If you have any doubt about wether or not to go.......DO IT!! If this event doesn't meet your standards, you can personally kick me multiple times. You will not be dissapointed. Its rediculous how much sweeter these events are than Club4ag Drift Days!

[nokeone]

Originally posted by RBS14
Couldn't have said it better myslef. If you have any doubt about wether or not to go.......DO IT!! If this event doesn't meet your standards, you can personally kick me multiple times. You will not be dissapointed. Its rediculous how much sweeter these events are than Club4ag Drift Days!

yeah basically...if you are dissapointed in the event i'd be happy to pay you $50..lol..

[hondaguy]

well just a couple of days till i'll noe if i work or not i hope not,cuz i really want to go and even if i dont drive i will still like to watch but i gotta get my car outta the shop and pay 1500bucks so hopefully if its good and i can find a helmet ill be in like sin...but i doubt it,remind me to get full coverage next time,lol

[nokeone]

Originally posted by hondaguy
well just a couple of days till i'll noe if i work or not i hope not,cuz i really want to go and even if i dont drive i will still like to watch but i gotta get my car outta the shop and pay 1500bucks so hopefully if its good and i can find a helmet ill be in like sin...but i doubt it,remind me to get full coverage next time,lol

call in sick..:D

[hondaguy]

i will if they dont give me those days off,ive already requested those days off if they dont give it to me fawk those a**clowns im callin in sick the hell with managers...y do they think they got all the power in the world....o yea there managers:bash:

[nokeone]

woot woot!!

[Var]

Does it cost anything to spectate? How many spaces are still available?

[nokeone]

free to watch...free to ride-a-long with a helmet of course..:D

i believe there are 3 or so spaces left..

Al will know..

[thx247]

apparently we need helmets for this event so you people that have extras...(as if) bring em.

[RBS14]

Originally posted by thx247
apparently we need helmets for this event so you people that have extras...(as if) bring em.

You're kidding right? you didn't actually think you might not need a helmet for this event did you?

[hondaguy]

um does anyone have a extra helmet to spare?anyways how much are helmets??

[RBS14]

Originally posted by hondaguy
um does anyone have a extra helmet to spare?anyways how much are helmets??

Al has a few extras if i recall right. if you wanna buy one, a good one will run you upwards of $200, that's about what mine cost me.

[hondaguy]

well i guess i can go and watch instead of driving then,i dont think my cars capable of making it up there this time so some1 help a brotha out and spare a seat:wtc:

[RBS14]

Originally posted by hondaguy
so some1 help a brotha out and spare a seat:wtc:

I gotcha playa!:)

[hondaguy]

thanks playa we gotta watch out for each otha and keep hope alive:werd:

[thx247]

Originally posted by RBS14
You're kidding right? you didn't actually think you might not need a helmet for this event did you?

er... I mean, we need EXTRA helmets for people that don't have them.

[hondaguy]

why do you have any??cuzz i certainly dont have them and all my money goin to fixin my g-ride:cool: but i guess i can just watch either way im still goin to have a good time

[doriftokouki]

You have mail....I hope there is still some spots open!

[TRUENOCOUPE]

Couple more spot open...

new email...

[email protected]

[neevosh]

I'm signed up and paid up. Now I just need to fix my car. I guess I'll see y'all there.

[nokeone]

fingers crossed for my front end being on by then..i'll run with out it of course if i have to...but i'd rather not..lol..

can't wait!!

[RBS14]

If you call a front end everything minus the bumper you just might be in luck. haha NO WAY ur gonna have a bumper by then but we both know that so why am i even posting this? Guess its because im a whore.

[TRUENOCOUPE]

When I had my S13 I bought an AERO bumper front end, Hood, Fenders,Lights etc etc... BRAND NEW!

Im thinking of selling it. I only had my S13 for two weeks then sold it. So I have this front end at my house for nothing.

Make me an offer.

Al

[nokeone]

Originally posted by RBS14
If you call a front end everything minus the bumper you just might be in luck. haha NO WAY ur gonna have a bumper by then but we both know that so why am i even posting this? Guess its because im a whore.

haha...we'll see..not counting on a bumper at all..rest is going to take some work...not a definate by any means...

so we'll see...

[nokeone]

Originally posted by TRUENOCOUPE
When I had my S13 I bought an AERO bumper front end, Hood, Fenders,Lights etc etc... BRAND NEW!

Im thinking of selling it. I only had my S13 for two weeks then sold it. So I have this front end at my house for nothing.

Make me an offer.

Al

i have everything else...brick lights, wide body fenders, and hood...i would just need a bumper...

[RBS14]

Originally posted by nokeone
i have everything else... wide body fenders, ...i would just need a bumper...

OOhhhhhhhh widebody fenders! BLING BLING DAWG!!!! haha they are so sweet!

[Halz]

Theres another track event down in that area (at the Streets of Willow) on the 24th

www.redlinetrackevents.com

No such thing as too much track-time, so I figure I'll make the most of those three days, and the 200+ mile drive to get down there.. I hope the car is up for it :o

[nokeone]

Originally posted by Halz
Theres another track event down in that area (at the Streets of Willow) on the 24th

www.redlinetrackevents.com

No such thing as too much track-time, so I figure I'll make the most of those three days, and the 200+ mile drive to get down there.. I hope the car is up for it :o

unfortunately for those of us who drift, Streets of Willow wont allow it anymore..great track though..wish they'd open it up to drifting again...

that coupled with the 5 hr drive from Santa Cruz makes the 2 1/2 - 2 3/4 hr drive to Buttonwillow so much more appealing..

have fun though...:D

[thx247]

sell me your aero bumper Al and I'll give my my stock silvia bumper..>FOR FREE!

lol

[hondaguy]

:cry: :cry: :cry: i just found out my car not gonna be done for another 2-3 weeks,im so fawkin pissed i could just:bash: ok i feel a lot better

[TRUENOCOUPE]

Originally posted by thx247
sell me your aero bumper Al and I'll give my my stock silvia bumper..>FOR FREE!

lol

The AERO bumper won't fit on the Silvia front end from what I told.

The AERO front end that I have is all fiberglass, Even the hood and fender. The guy that sold it to me said that if you ever wreck the bumper you won't be able to replace it with any bumper since they don't fit. IONO. Would they?

Al

[nokeone]

Originally posted by TRUENOCOUPE
The AERO bumper won't fit on the Silvia front end from what I told.

The AERO front end that I have is all fiberglass, Even the hood and fender. The guy that sold it to me said that if you ever wreck the bumper you won't be able to replace it with any bumper since they don't fit. IONO. Would they?

Al

problem with using fiberglass is that then you have to use fiberglass everything..if you use a uerethane bumper with FRP fenders then if you ever bump anything the shock is transfered directly to the fenders, via the bumper which is flexible, and they will break...

maybe that is what he meant...basically you have to use FRP with FRP...

anyway...bring the bumper to the event...i'd like to check it out...how much are you looking to get for it?..

thanks

[TRUENOCOUPE]

If I sell the Bumper itself... What am I going to do with the front end?

I don't have an S13 anymore, So I need to sell the whole set. Either way im picking one up soon. I want a coupe!

[nokeone]

Originally posted by TRUENOCOUPE
I want a coupe!

i know you envy, and wanna be like me AL..but c'mon..this is getting rediculous..:p..next you are gonna say you want a silver/blue one with a PANDA on it..lol...

:D

[hondaguy]

a noah how come you didnt tell me you needed your hood latches?i would gave them to you,but brandon already said he has some for you sorry bout that bro.:hammer:

[nokeone]

Originally posted by hondaguy
a noah how come you didnt tell me you needed your hood latches?i would gave them to you,but brandon already said he has some for you sorry bout that bro.:hammer:

i don't think i have your cell number?..and i didn't see you online on AIM recently...

it's cool..since he said he had a set...i didn't even think about it when i gave you the hood..

but yeah as long as Brandon can get them to me in the next couple of days i'll be cool..

thanks though...how's the car comin along?

lates

[mrfox]

Will there be loaner helmets available? Last time I went to Buttonwillow they had a backroom full of helmets they rented out for $10 each (It was a weekend though).

On a related note, does anyone know of a place that sells helmets in the bay area?

[nokeone]

Originally posted by mrfox
Will there be loaner helmets available? Last time I went to Buttonwillow they had a backroom full of helmets they rented out for $10 each (It was a weekend though).

On a related note, does anyone know of a place that sells helmets in the bay area?

no loaner helmets for these weekday, private, events that i know of...although Al does usually bring an extra one or two..

and as for buying one... www.helmetcity.com is a good place to start...you will find your best deals online for sure..

:D

[TRUENOCOUPE]

1 Lady drifter back out. Car problem.

I have two more SPOT!

Al
[email protected]

[thx247]

we had another lady going?

[kazuo]

Originally posted by nokeone
problem with using fiberglass is that then you have to use fiberglass everything..if you use a uerethane bumper with FRP fenders then if you ever bump anything the shock is transfered directly to the fenders, via the bumper which is flexible, and they will break...


The Nissan OEM Aero Bumper is urethane. I know it is cus I have it. :)

So I am guessing he meant you should use fiberglass everything cush ya, I'd assume that a bump would induce breakage to the other fiberglass parts and not the urethane...

Another reason not to get all that fiberglass junk. :)

[nokeone]

Originally posted by kazuo
The Nissan OEM Aero Bumper is urethane. I know it is cus I have it. :)

So I am guessing he meant you should use fiberglass everything cush ya, I'd assume that a bump would induce breakage to the other fiberglass parts and not the urethane...

Another reason not to get all that fiberglass junk. :)

no choice..:(..wide body fenders only come in fiberglass...

[s13chica]

Originally posted by thx247
we had another lady going?

Nope...I was the one that had to back out...looks like my clutch is gone...and I can't risk having to pay 300 bucks to tow my car home if it dies at the track. I'm so bummed...I can't even begin to explain how sad I am.

Anyone have any suggestions for what type of clutch I should buy next?

[Fibercus]

Im down, found out willow is only 45 minutes up the canyon road from me :D

email sent

[nokeone]

Originally posted by s13chica
Nope...I was the one that had to back out...looks like my clutch is gone...and I can't risk having to pay 300 bucks to tow my car home if it dies at the track. I'm so bummed...I can't even begin to explain how sad I am.

Anyone have any suggestions for what type of clutch I should buy next?

ACT..

[RBS14]

Originally posted by s13chica
Nope...I was the one that had to back out...looks like my clutch is gone...and I can't risk having to pay 300 bucks to tow my car home if it dies at the track. I'm so bummed...I can't even begin to explain how sad I am.

Anyone have any suggestions for what type of clutch I should buy next?

That sux.....6 pucks suck tho so it doesn't surprise me.

With ur kind of funds, i'd go wit an OS giken or a HKS twin plate! There is a reason all of the HIGH quality clutches are sprung and not puck. Pucks wear out faster as well as raping your driveline severely! They are VERY hard on cars. you get my point.

[nokeone]

Originally posted by RBS14
That sux.....6 pucks suck tho so it doesn't surprise me.

With ur kind of funds, i'd go wit an OS giken or a HKS twin plate! There is a reason all of the HIGH quality clutches are sprung and not puck. Pucks wear out faster as well as raping your driveline severely! They are VERY hard on cars. you get my point.

lol...

:rolleyes:

[Var]

i hear nothing but good things about centerforce dual friction

[hondaguy]

yea the assholes gave me 21 n 22 off so i can go to buttonwillow,so ah scott ya still got the seat available ill drop on gas if ya need it

[nokeone]

Originally posted by hondaguy
yea the assholes gave me 21 n 22 off so i can go to buttonwillow,so ah scott ya still got the seat available ill drop on gas if ya need it

get a helmet...:D

[s13chica]

funds...yeah...hahahaha...I WISH!

Looks like this one is gonna be put on the credit card...my baby needs to be driven so I can't wait till I actually have money...haha.

Damn...so pissed I can't go...I was so excited.

[nokeone]

Originally posted by s13chica
funds...yeah...hahahaha...I WISH!

Looks like this one is gonna be put on the credit card...my baby needs to be driven so I can't wait till I actually have money...haha.

Damn...so pissed I can't go...I was so excited.

what are you talking about?!?!?..u have 2 days!!..more than enough time to put in a new clutch!!!

c'mon woman..suck it up!

[TRUENOCOUPE]

Originally posted by s13chica
funds...yeah...hahahaha...I WISH!

Looks like this one is gonna be put on the credit card...my baby needs to be driven so I can't wait till I actually have money...haha.

Damn...so pissed I can't go...I was so excited.

If your car breaks down. Ill tow it home but you will need to drive my car home. LOL.

Call Charlie at MTSS. He has hook up on clutches. Superior Clutch made me a new clutch out of my old clutch. I've been drifting, driving my car and so far so good. This clutch is the BOMB! Its Stock KEVLAR clutch.

[hondaguy]

:aw: they made a new clutch outta your old one,dats phat yo

[RBS14]

Originally posted by hondaguy
yea the assholes gave me 21 n 22 off so i can go to buttonwillow,so ah scott ya still got the seat available ill drop on gas if ya need it

WERD!!!! glad you can come!

Give me a call.......345-8692

And definately try to get a helmet.

[hondaguy]

is it safe to put your number on the web....o well its not my number j/k ok ill give u a call

[RBS14]

Originally posted by hondaguy
is it safe to put your number on the web

Prolly not but i couldn't care less. I don't expect it'll get me any stalkers or anything like that.:p

[nokeone]

Originally posted by RBS14
Prolly not but i couldn't care less. I don't expect it'll get me any stalkers or anything like that.:p

yeah, not like you are madd cute like me...;)

[TRUENOCOUPE]

ghey.

[nokeone]

Originally posted by TRUENOCOUPE
ghey.

:ghey: :fruit:

[hondaguy]

:p

[TRUENOCOUPE]

2 more spot open. 2 backed out.

S13chica can't make it and one guy crash at DD8.

Al

[neevosh]

What times are people from the bay leaving? I was planning on leaving around 3:30-4:00 AM. Anyone want to meet up and caravan?

[hondaguy]

hm...the usaual meeting spot is at the garlic shoppe in gilroy,you know were that is?and i think we will be leaving between 6-7:30

[nokeone]

Originally posted by neevosh
What times are people from the bay leaving? I was planning on leaving around 3:30-4:00 AM. Anyone want to meet up and caravan?

psychos!!..lol..leaving at like 9pm..arrive approx 11:45....sleep at track...wake up..drift!!

:D

[hondaguy]

my bad yo i didnt even see that u put 330-400AM most people leave the night b4 and spend the night up there,noah what the hell r u talkin about lol:D

[thx247]

I am driving down at 2am again. Leaving from where hwy 17 and 85 meet up. You are more than welcome to join us. (2 cars)

Get there, sleep for a bit. Drive.

[nokeone]

Originally posted by hondaguy
my bad yo i didnt even see that u put 330-400AM most people leave the night b4 and spend the night up there,noah what the hell r u talkin about lol:D

i'm serious..lol...better be ready if you are rollin with Scott...no hotel room for us...we camp out at the track the night before..up at 6:30..prepped by 7...:D

[Fibercus]

From those who have gone b4, what was the average driving time from LA? Say from Valancia (north of LA)

[TRUENOCOUPE]

Originally posted by neevosh
What times are people from the bay leaving? I was planning on leaving around 3:30-4:00 AM. Anyone want to meet up and caravan?

I usually leave at 3AM towing my car... I go about 80 and get there at 8AM. You guys should leave a little early to get some sleep. I have friends that drives so I don't need to get a hotel.

[hondaguy]

ok so let me get this straight...where leaving tuesday night at 9,then we leave to buttonwillow,and go sleep at the track??kool im in lol

[nokeone]

Originally posted by hondaguy
ok so let me get this straight...where leaving tuesday night at 9,then we leave to buttonwillow,and go sleep at the track??kool im in lol

yup...u got it..budget racing..lol..nic and i have an air matress in the back of his GMC Jimmy...so we crash on that...u get to share a car with scott..:p..lol..brandon gets my car..dunno where Rob is sleeping...or Julian...maybe in his Lexo..umm..also bringing tent and sleeping bags and pad..in case you wanna camp out..

sooo excited..:D

[mrfox]

Truenocoupe:
Money and email sent. And pretty please on the helmet?:hs:

[TRUENOCOUPE]

Originally posted by mrfox
Truenocoupe:
Money and email sent. And pretty please on the helmet?:hs:

blah... Ill find you a helmet.

Noah, Does Nic still need a Helmet?

[nokeone]

Originally posted by TRUENOCOUPE
blah... Ill find you a helmet.

Noah, Does Nic still need a Helmet?

yeah, nic is UBER :ghey: and hasn't gotten his own yet..so he says "PLEASE PLEASE still bring it"..:D..said if you need any oral favors in return he'll see if his g/f wants to come..lol..

:coolugh: j/k nic

[RBS14]

Originally posted by nokeone
yeah, nic is UBER :ghey: and hasn't gotten his own yet..so he says "PLEASE PLEASE still bring it"..:D..said if you need any oral favors in return he'll see if his g/f wants to come..lol..

:coolugh: j/k nic

I thought he said he'd take care of favors himself. :naughty: ???

[TRUENOCOUPE]

GHEY!

Ask Nic, If he wants me to buy him a head socks. Its about $35 bucks.

I wouldn't wear other peoples helmet without head socks. hahahahha

[nokeone]

Originally posted by RBS14
I thought he said he'd take care of favors himself. :naughty: ???

no scott, he's not like you...how DID you get the money to order the Tein HE's????:boink:

[nokeone]

Originally posted by TRUENOCOUPE
GHEY!

Ask Nic, If he wants me to buy him a head socks. Its about $35 bucks.

I wouldn't wear other peoples helmet without head socks. hahahahha

i actually have a head sock he can borrow..so no worries on that for him..

[mrfox]

Originally posted by nokeone
... UBER :ghey: and hasn't gotten his own yet..so he says "PLEASE PLEASE still bring it"..:D..said if you need any oral favors in return..

Dammit I'm not doing that just to get some track time.

Never again!

[RBS14]

Ever sucked d!ck for coke?? haha

[TRUENOCOUPE]

Originally posted by RBS14
Ever sucked d!ck for coke?? haha

DO NOT, I SAID DO NOT... RIDE IN MY CAR!!!

[nokeone]

Originally posted by RBS14
Ever sucked d!ck for coke?? haha

i really hope that is an obscure movie quote or somethin...

if not..i don't know if we can be friends anymore..

because this is not, "fantasy land, let's share our thoughts from the demented mind of scott time"..

you're scaring me..

[thx247]

aight, all done getting ready. Going to have to bleed at the track though :( :(

See you guys there

[Var]

So how was it? Anyone got pics or videos? My friends got to go but i couldnt cause my transmission plug had metal shavings and a piece of a bearing on the magnet. :(

[thx247]

I need to goto sleep so more later.

Thanks for the caravan home, I don't think I would have made it otherwise.

We got vids picts skinned knuckels wrecked car inches of dirt in our cars everything

Very busy, very good event.

[nokeone]

Originally posted by thx247
I need to goto sleep so more later.

Thanks for the caravan home, I don't think I would have made it otherwise.

We got vids picts skinned knuckels wrecked car inches of dirt in our cars everything

Very busy, very good event.

what he said...plus blown tires, blown radiator on the ride home...and a car in bad need of an overall tune up..lol..

but yeah.. :bigok: overall...safe and sound at home...2am..:(..lol

[hondaguy]

da event was dop as hell.a scottisnt thank movie quote from halfbake??da movie is tight,all and all a god day to bad for that supra but if you can afford to buy a supra and take it to the track...you can afford to fix it

[TRUENOCOUPE]

Thanks to everyone that came out and participated also to people that stayed a little longer to clean up the track.

On the last event, people have improve thier skills. I was seeing more guys actually getting sideways on the track and not on the dirt. Their was a couple of drifters that went off coughnoahcough but other than that the event was ALLL GOODDDD. JK Noah.

Yes, I warned everyone when we went counter at the track that if you speed up really high on that exit turn, You will end up on the wall. whatdoyouknow... BANG! The supra. Its all good. Nothing too biggie, Atleast he got to drive the car home.

The caravan was a little crazy. Semi chasing us, shiet is pulling out of the back of the semi. Eating at Harris Ranch talking shiet to each other and being loud. Suburban towing a car going 90MPH... ahhh ilovemytruck.

Thanks again guys and save up for the next private event. Im shooting around November 26th or so.

Al

[nokeone]

haha...yeah yeah..i definately had some dirt time..sorry, i don't dori as well as you Al..:p

and i think it was just a bad luck day for Supras...there was one flipped on 152 when we were driving home..a red one too..spooky..lol..it has just flown by our caravan like 15 min earlier and then we come up on a ton of sirens and there it is..rolled a coupled times and landed on it's side..

Al you mighta been sleeping when we went past it...but it was a pretty crazy crash...

anyway, thanks again to everyone who came and had a great time..definately A LOT of improvement all around...can't wait for the next one..

-noah

[TRUENOCOUPE]

I actually saw that... I might have been sleepy tho cause I saw a white car.

It seems everyone is fine cause they were standing next to the car and blah blahing.

You catch up with us cause we ate at Harris Ranch for like an hour or so. BSing.

[nokeone]

next time we will definately have to go to Harris Ranch with you guys...sounds like a pretty fun time..

ordered my new radiator today...should be in the car by tomorrow...then the car needs an overall tune up, oil change, fluids, etc...should be ready to go again in a about a month for the next one..

Al, whatcha gonna do about your exhaust?..reweld??

[neevosh]

Yeah, that was definetaly a fun event. I can't wait for the next one. After eating at Harris Ranch, I just jammed home. I was supposed to be home by 10PM, but it's all good. I had a show with my band that night, but I missed it, so they kicked me out.:p

Mike

[thx247]

Yeh that was strange I thought -that we all met up at that gas station lol. I was leaving the store (they sell synthetic oil by the gallon!!) and in walks Noah. I'm like...wtf. I thought your car was messed up. But I forgot we had been eating at Harris ranch. oh well


Im at work...still fucking around. I need to get back to it.

[Var]

Originally posted by neevosh
Yeah, that was definetaly a fun event. I can't wait for the next one. After eating at Harris Ranch, I just jammed home. I was supposed to be home by 10PM, but it's all good. I had a show with my band that night, but I missed it, so they kicked me out.:p

Mike

Hey i feel you man. My band gets pissed when i skip practice to go drive or when i cant replace my guitar strings cause i spent all my money on my 240. ahhh. i love my car.. what do you play??? we need a singer.

[neevosh]

HAHA, I just found some of that cotton sh*t that was falling of that truck stuck to the front of my car.

[TRUENOCOUPE]

good lawd... Im at work sleepy... But all good. Nothing an old ordinary day effing around the net.

As for my exhaust, I might get a new one but the only other one I like besides the DD that I have is the CBY which cost about $1200.

I better check my truck see if I have any of that cotton shiet. That was funny tho cause it took me awhile to figure out where that shiet came from.

[RBS14]

Yea, i had a great time too! Can't wait till the next event! I'm in there like swimwear! My day went pretty good, aside from one of my studs breaking, it was great! My car needs some TLC too........ need to get my frame pulled, put my coilovers on, and hopefully get some RUCA's. Sigh*

Al, ur the man!

[nokeone]

Originally posted by RBS14
Yea, i had a great time too! Can't wait till the next event! I'm in there like swimwear! My day went pretty good, aside from one of my studs breaking, it was great! My car needs some TLC too........ need to get my frame pulled, put my coilovers on, and hopefully get some RUCA's. Sigh*

Al, ur the man!

did the Teins come in today?

[Halz]

I'm still down here.. :aw: ...sitting in the Kern County Library! ..and at least its not the jail, which it could very well be, seeing how little there is to do down here other than pick up on the ladies.

[RBS14]

Originally posted by Halz
I'm still down here.. :aw: ...sitting in the Kern County Library! ..and at least its not the jail, which it could very well be, seeing how little there is to do down here other than pick up on the ladies.

what?!? why the hell are you still down there?

[mrfox]

Great track day. Thanks Al!

Originally posted by Halz
I'm still down here.. :aw: ...sitting in the Kern County Library! ..and at least its not the jail, which it could very well be, seeing how little there is to do down here other than pick up on the ladies.
Originally posted by RBS14
what?!? why the hell are you still down there?

This is tomorrow:

http://www.redlinetrackevents.com/

Hows the nightlife in the Kern County Library? :)

I'm shacking up for the night in San Luis Obispo. :D

[RBS14]

Originally posted by mrfox
This is tomorrow:

http://www.redlinetrackevents.com/

Oh yea, i forgot.

TRACK WHORE!!!!!!! :boink: haha

[hondaguy]

damn should of stayed down there:bash: ,but it was still phat,best part of the day hiro and al that was off the hizzy once again i gotta thank scott,noah rob and nick for having me thanks guys.

[thx247]

Remember its the real deal out there, even though most of us are not going that fast.

AMERICAN STOCKCAR CHALLENGE (ASC) DRIVER INVOLVED IN FATAL INCIDENT.

Buttonwillow Raceway Park. Buttonwillow, CA. Saturday October 18th 2003. A tragic one-car accident during an American Stockcar Challenge (ASC) race took the life of series regular William "Billy" Blauvelt of Ringwood, NJ.

Early in the 30-minute timed event, Blauvelt apparently lost control of his race car and slid off course, impacting a dirt embankment. Witnesses reported that no other cars were nearby and that the incident took place at a relatively slow part of the 3.1 mile road course.

Rescue crews arrived within seconds and immediately extracted
Blauvelt. He was quickly airlifted by helicopter to Kern Medical
Center where he was pronounced dead soon after. Kern County Coroner Investigator Ken Noack listed the official cause of death as a "Closed Cranio Cervical Injury with a Basal Skull Fracture". A
preliminary inspection indicated that all the safety equipment functioned properly.

Blauvelt began racing in 2001 after over a decade of high performance driver's education with several other driving organizations. He was passionate about exotic cars and had owned quite a few, including a Ferrari, a Dodge Viper, an Acura NSX, a replica Shelby Cobra and several race prepared Porsches. He drove the #44 Chevrolet Monte Carlo for the RealRide Racing team and had recently finished on the podium at his last ASC race.

Blauvelt was 38 years old and is survived by his wife Adriana and 18 month old son Nikolas.

Contributions to Nikolas' education fund can be sent to:

Nikolas W. Blauvelt
PO Box 412
Ringwood, NJ 07456

the car hit a dirt embankment at the off ramp turn(formerly the buttonhook turn) on the passenger side. eye witnesses at the turn said the car came off the race surface side ways and hit the embankment on the side. other ASC racers said the entrance speed of this turn is about 80mph. carrying the car onto the top of the 4' embankment. so the car didn't hit and stop it scrubbed speed and momentum as it came to rest.

[RBS14]

^^^

Wow, crazy shit. It doesn't seem like you could kill yourself by sliding off the off ramp but obviously you can. :(

[thx247]

I was suprised their entry speed is the same as ours.

Although, they might be going clockwise, which in that case 80mph is really fast lol.

[TRUENOCOUPE]

DAMN...

From that turn, My speed is atleast 80MPH. Third gear redline.

My intent is to drift and not grip anyways so it'll slow me down a lot afterwards.

R.I.P.

[mrfox]

Made it back in one piece from the Redline event. Unfortuantely I can't say the same about my car.

I clipped a curb/rumble strip, which caused me to lock the inside wheel and understeered off at about 80mph. The runoff area was unobstructed but very bumpy, and I ended up getting a little air time before coming to a halt. Luckily I went off pretty much in a straight line otherwise it might have been another Buttonwillow. As of now, the car has underbody and suspension damage but still runs.

Thank again Halz for your help. I have to wait till I get back to the Bay Area before I can upload your pictures.

[TRUENOCOUPE]

DAMN! Sorry to hear of what happen to you Ken.

What do you guys think of the 26th of Novemeber for the next event?

Al

[hondaguy]

mr.d1 driver AL you should make it the december 3 give everyone a little more prep time like me,so maybe this time i can enter instead of watch:D

[TRUENOCOUPE]

D1 driver. LOL. Not close yet... Not until I compete with those fuckers.

November will be the last event this year. When it gets too cold, I hate to drive around the track.

Al

[thx247]

Don't forget about my jack stands ken :D

[RBS14]

Al..........

the 26th would be PERFECT! for me at least. Any time that week would be good but im going up to sac. for thanksgiving so i wouldn't have to ever get off the 5! just take it straight up.

Can't wait to get out there again! the coilovers and a couple other new things should be great! Oh yeah, and the SpL flourescent green and orange wheels will help tons too! haha

[Halz]

Here're some of the OK/non-duplicate/part of a bigger series/etc pictures from that week..
http://www.4whldft.com/images/week24th/3small.jpg
http://www.4whldft.com/images/week24th/8small.jpg
..looks like I only have two decent ones from the event on the 22nd; guess I was too busy changing out that useless master cylinder and bleeding the brakes.. feh

http://www.4whldft.com/images/week24th/37small.jpg
http://www.4whldft.com/images/week24th/45small.jpg
http://www.4whldft.com/images/week24th/47small.jpg
http://www.4whldft.com/images/week24th/48small.jpg
http://www.4whldft.com/images/week24th/49small.jpg
http://www.4whldft.com/images/week24th/50small.jpg
http://www.4whldft.com/images/week24th/67small.jpg
There were two Ferrari GT cars sitting in the paddock of the main track; I only saw/heard them run around the track once.. no idea why I didn't get at least a photo

[nokeone]

Originally posted by TRUENOCOUPE
DAMN! Sorry to hear of what happen to you Ken.

What do you guys think of the 26th of Novemeber for the next event?

Al

sure..:)..i'm game whenevers..

and toooo cold???...loser..i WANT a drift event in the rain...save me some tires..:D

[TRUENOCOUPE]

hahhha

When it rains, Im always out with my car.

But raining doing track time sucks. Its not safe. Cold outside.

[nokeone]

Originally posted by TRUENOCOUPE
hahhha

When it rains, Im always out with my car.

But raining doing track time sucks. Its not safe. Cold outside.

PU$$Y...you don't see the japanese drivers taking days off when it rains...they are ALL on the tracks..in SNOW too...

but yeah, i'm looking forward to an ..interesting.. first winter with a 2-way..lol..thank goodness for a daily driver...:)

[mrfox]

Originally posted by thx247
Don't forget about my jack stands ken :D

I smash em good didn't I?
Sorry Alex, I somehow thought you handle was Halz. Thanks again!
I'll be back in the bay area hopefully by the end of the week and get everything (jackstands, helmet) back to their respective owners.

Hope to be back on the track one day!

[thx247]

ken, I am Halz's brother. He is his own person.

The concern with running a track day in the rain (I also thought it was a good idea but Al set me straight) is twofold

Rain does suck (cold)

and anyone going off track runs a higher risk of rolling or damageing parts due to the dust turning to mud.

Skid pad in the rain would be very benificial. Track would be but at greater risk.

[s13chica]

I'm down for the 26th.

Track day at buttonwillow on the 26th...turkey on the 27th...all nissan meet on the 28th! sounds like a fun three days for me!

[TRUENOCOUPE]

Trust me... It is not fun having a track day on a rain.

A friend of mine name TJ Morales flipped over two years ago on a muddy track.

So the 26th sounds good?

Al

[RBS14]

Originally posted by s13chica
I'm down for the 26th.

Track day at buttonwillow on the 26th...turkey on the 27th...all nissan meet on the 28th! sounds like a fun three days for me!

So is your car ever going to stop breaking so you can actually participate in an event?

[TRUENOCOUPE]

Originally posted by RBS14
So is your car ever going to stop breaking so you can actually participate in an event?

hahahaha!!111

S13chica. I owe you a refund. Do you want me to hold it till next event or you want it now?

[nokeone]

Originally posted by TRUENOCOUPE


So the 26th sounds good?

Al

yeah the 26th sounds good..:D

and fine, no rain drifting on the track...i do understand the dangers..just figured it'd be fun as long as everyone only went at 50% or so...but yeah...safety first..

time to get workin on the car...lots of maintenance to be done before the next event..

anyone got any 15 or 16 inch wheels they don't want anymore?..lol

[s13chica]

Originally posted by RBS14
So is your car ever going to stop breaking so you can actually participate in an event?

HAHAHAHAHA...I hope so...

My clutch is being done today by a friend, and he just called me to tell me that the clutch was GONE! Like I had killed it...he said I should be proud. I also started to kill the flywheel, but he thinks it can be fixed with a little resurfacing.

Hopefully my car will be all ready to go for the next event.

Hold onto the cash for now Al...you can use it for next time...if I need it back I'll let you know.

[neevosh]

The 26th sounds good to me. I think I'm gonna try and get a trailer for my car this time. Hmmmm... a new snowboard or new tires?

[RBS14]

Originally posted by neevosh
The 26th sounds good to me. I think I'm gonna try and get a trailer for my car this time. Hmmmm... a new snowboard or new tires?

SNOWBOARD!!!!!!!!

[nokeone]

Originally posted by RBS14
SNOWBOARD!!!!!!!!

now now..calma te...if he already has a snowboard and just wants a new one..then i vote tires..however, if he has nothin and wants to get one..then yeah, SNOWBOARD all the way..:D..especially with winter coming up..i mean who needs new tires in the rain and snow..:rolleyes: not like you need to GET to the mountain to enjoy that new board..lol..

;)

[s13chica]

Originally posted by nokeone
and fine, no rain drifting on the track...i do understand the dangers..just figured it'd be fun as long as everyone only went at 50% or so...but yeah...safety first..


If you think that rain drifting is a good idea you should go rent option video 115. There is a section with rain drifting, and they are definitly not going 100%...and almost all of them crash! It's crazy!

[nokeone]

Originally posted by s13chica
If you think that rain drifting is a good idea you should go rent option video 115. There is a section with rain drifting, and they are definitly not going 100%...and almost all of them crash! It's crazy!

seen it...meh..

and i've seen countless more videos of individuals drifting in the rain and snow in which they did not crash...people don't know their limits or that of their cars..therein lies the problem...not in the rain...not saying everyone would be capable of it..but whatever..i'm more then happy to do it on my own time..:)

[RBS14]

yea, that part in the rain at fuji speedway is retarded. i know drifting in the rain is somewhat hard, but those guys were driving like shit! I've seen other videos of amateurs that drift 10x better in the rain.

[nokeone]

Originally posted by RBS14
yea, that part in the rain at fuji speedway is retarded. i know drifting in the rain is somewhat hard, but those guys were driving like shit! I've seen other videos of amateurs that drift 10x better in the rain.

palabra para arriba...

since Al is leaving us for the big leagues..lol..:p..i think the burden of track days is going to fall on the rest of us..

scott, i'd like to nominate you to lead us into the new era..to the next level..to ever push onward and upward..to go further, drive harder, and drift faster then ever before..it is on your shoulders which the burden will fall..it may not be fair..but life seldom is..i know you can do it..i have faith..not only in you..but in the dreams of us all..and to you we entrust the dream, the vision, the desire..godspeed my friend..see you on the other side..

[RBS14]

That inspirational post reminded me of a good joke.

What do the force and duct tape have in common?



































They both have a light and a dark side! hahaha

[nokeone]

haha...that was pretty...umm...well..mildly amusing..lol..

but wait, was the opposite of the Dark Side the Light Side??..i don't remember that..."Luke, come to the Light Side...Luuukkee...the Light Side is calling you.."...i dunno..just doesn't sound quite right..

[RBS14]

That's a good question. I heard it from an 8 year old so you never know. haha

Wait i fucked it all up.............DAMN!

Here it is:

What do duct tape and the force have in common?



































They both have a light side, a dark side and hold the universe together!

Damn im an idiot.

[nokeone]

now it's just ruined...lol..

go crawl in a hole and think about what you have done...

[RBS14]

Originally posted by nokeone
go crawl in a hole and think about what you have done...

yes sir.