NOR-CAL drift event at sears point 50 dollars

[steedsta]

thats it 50 dollars to drift all day at sears point, theres going to be a skid pad and a 4-5 turn course, i dont know any more info becides that and its feb 7, i dont even have my car yet but i signed up 50 more openings.
https://www.nasaproracing.com/nasa_...w/?event_id=104

[rewplayff]

the link didn't work. but i'm still interested.

[Drift_Ladie]

i'm interested in it too.... hmm.. any more info and where do we sign up?

[DRFT]

Im interested, but like they said the link wasnt working

[steedsta]

Im interested, but like they said the link wasnt working



https://www.nasaproracing.com/nasa_event/show/?event_id=104

[steedsta]

https://www.nasaproracing.com/nasa_event/show/?event_id=104


if that one doesnt work

http://www.drifting.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1825

[knghtryde]

Man I wish I had the time or the money to do it. I won't be able to attend.

[Var]

me too. wtf is the point of making money at work if i cant enjoy it.

:-/

anyone know when this event ends?

[CleanS14]

I'm going... see you guys there!!!

[knghtryde]

I'll go.. but I don't wanna go by my little lonesome... LoL... hehe... who's going... and anyone know if there's anyone that can lend me a helmet....

[s14xman]

i wanna go but im goin to look like a fool!! Oh wel gotta learn somtime!

[CleanS14]

i wanna go but im goin to look like a fool!! Oh wel gotta learn somtime!
All events are for learning... IMO there are no pro's in the US!!! We have a lot of catching up to do!!! It's all about fun!!! Drifting is about car control and friends IMO... we're all fools!!! :w00t:

[knghtryde]

We all suck... :gives: We just gotta get out there and have some fun... That's why there isn't any real time trials, but from my understanding there will be time trials at Sears Point eventually.

That would be kewl some real competitions. Drifters are gonna finally compete instead of just showing what they can do. I wanna see the Semi-Pros out there competing in a time trial.
:hsdance:

[mistaanime]

bump..needa get a lsd..

[CleanS14]

Does anyone know the real details... they're kinda vague on the reg site... nothing about a skid pad or 4-5 turn course as mentioned above... so I'm wondering what it's gonna be like???

[CleanS14]

bump..needa get a lsd..
No need for LSD... you'll have fun drifting in one direction... but less in the other with open diff that's all... hahaha

It's all fun sliding IMO!!!

[DRFT]

i wanna go but im goin to look like a fool!! Oh wel gotta learn somtime!


Xavier how about me you and allen roll up together!

heck ill even "drift" with open LSD and auto tranny!!!

[Skidd_MARK]

how far is this from san jose?

[s14xman]

Xavier how about me you and allen roll up together!

heck ill even "drift" with open LSD and auto tranny!!!

LMAO!! Fo sho my nizzle we can caravan up there no prob, call me up and we'll get something arranged. Anyone else wanna caravan from sac?? I think it will be fun trying to drift i cant wait 50 sounds worth it!!

[DRFT]

hey xavier pick up the side skirts from jspec right now!!! it'll go well with your front end!!!

[s14xman]

yea i was drooling over those earlier i think i just might, my greddy front lip should be here shortly!!

[DRFT]

oifjashgas.gdnasn waxsdfgsdlkngsd whoa!!!! you gotta let me check out your car!!!! you need rims man

[CleanS14]

how far is this from san jose?
It's about 45min away... I'm in San Jose... I drive slow so I'll be leaving early. Let me know if you want to roll and maybe we can meet up.

-Jay

[knghtryde]

Jay...

I'm in San Jose. I think I might be swinging by. I'll probably be down to roll up with you. Anyone else from San Jose willing to caravan together.

[NZO]

Aparently I just signed up. Guess I'll see you guys there.

[DRFT]

haha aparantly i might sign up as well.

[asdf54]

anything worth it for the spectators or would it just be dull sitting on the side?

[Drift_Ladie]

at this drift day... will their be instructers or is it just a place where ppl practice on their own???

[SilviaNinja240]

crap, car is still broken :(

yet another drift event I get to miss *sob and sniffle*:(

[CleanS14]

at this drift day... will their be instructers or is it just a place where ppl practice on their own???
Just come and create your own dori style... hahaha

[mistaanime]

ehh forget lsd ...i need helmet and a set of tires..hopefully i get them before the day

[DRFT]

jeff where are you i need to ask you a favor!!!

[chineseb0i]

damn..i want to go! i must find out when it ends..unfortunately that day is my gf's winter formal..damn..but i don't think it starts till night time. I'm down to get work off for this..this will be a first for me =)

[DRFT]

dam you always got something when it comes to events huh>? heh

[steedsta]

crap, im in but dont have a car, they guy flaked i was going to buy the car off of. i need a car fast. what do you guys think of the s14.5 down in LA for sale with the sr20det in it. Should i buy it. PHHHH somthing is selling it. NZO you pi$$ me off now i really want to go.

[steedsta]

crap, im in but dont have a car, they guy flaked i was going to buy the car off of. i need a car fast. what do you guys think of the s14.5 down in LA for sale with the sr20det in it. Should i buy it. PHHHH somthing is selling it. NZO you pi$$ me off now i really want to go.


anyone want to loan me a car, i can show you how to drift, and your car will be famious. :bow:

[ootranceformeroo]

already signed up! i needa helmet....arg....tired of always barrowing on. But I might just do it again for this event...then off to my own ;)

Jay you mind meeting up again? I think its on the way.... :confused:

Anyways.....see you all there! :squintd: (<-love that dude)

[DRFT]

o yea a little OT but do you still have any of the stock parts off your kouki? such as the seats? i pmed you on FA but i guess it go through.

[steedsta]

o yea a little OT but do you still have any of the stock parts off your kouki? such as the seats? i pmed you on FA but i guess it go through.
I have the left headlight sitting on my monitor :cry:
I have kyb agx with sheepdog springs brand new kyb's only 4 days old before the bastard hit me
advan model 7's 17X8 with brand new 255/40's on rear, stickers still on them
they were put on the day before the crash
seats are swapped out for another friend.
you cat get my silvia rear sway bar JDM if you let me barrow your car for the drift comp. i will even let you drive even though i paid. :x:

[steedsta]

I have the left headlight sitting on my monitor :cry:
I have kyb agx with sheepdog springs brand new kyb's only 4 days old before the bastard hit me
advan model 7's 17X8 with brand new 255/40's on rear, stickers still on them
they were put on the day before the crash
seats are swapped out for another friend.
you cat get my silvia rear sway bar JDM if you let me barrow your car for the drift comp. i will even let you drive even though i paid. :x:

i have my exhaust stmay
front kouki nissan lip

[knghtryde]

steedsta....

What year was your car, and are you rims 5 lug or 4 lug. and how much do you want for you KYB AGX fronts only.

[CleanS14]

already signed up! i needa helmet....arg....tired of always barrowing on. But I might just do it again for this event...then off to my own ;)

Jay you mind meeting up again? I think its on the way.... :confused:

Anyways.....see you all there! :squintd: (<-love that dude)
Yeah I'll roll by your pad again... it's on the way I guess... off the 80.

[Skidd_MARK]

wassup guys
i think i'm gonna sign up
i'm down to meet up!
i'm excited
anyone know how many spaces are left?

[jaae86]

Whats up Ed? You got my number right? Call me or email me at [email protected] Laters.

[MikeDeuce]

Any more details out yet? I've sent an email to the norcal nasa regional director trying to get more info about this (wasn't sure who else I could try)... Haven't heard back, but I took a look at this page:
http://www.nasaproracing.com/norcal/events/schedule.htm
I'm assuming none of this event is going to take place on the track?

Looks like a lot of us have signed up for this without knowing what exactly is going to take place.

(edit) oh... this page on SRO says the honda challenge is going on as well:
http://www.sromagazine.com/home.php?op=go&id=936

[jaae86]

Chris, cancel this and just go to my event. Here's my email: [email protected]

[CleanS14]

Hey guys/gals... latest from the Norcal NASA contact:
Hi Jay,

There will never be enough seat time at any event!

Anyway, we don’t expect more than 50. Right now we only have a handful of people. If we have people that want to do more at the end of the day, we will open the course on Sunday as well. Don’t worry about not having enough time. We will make sure that everyone gets plenty.

There’s no schedule. Driver’s meeting at 9am and drift all day. If need be we will drift Sunday too. How’s that?

Jerry

[MikeDeuce]

Good to know... and fwiw, and however obvious, a buddy called and was told that the tech inspection would be onsite/autox style.

Hey guys/gals... latest from the Norcal NASA contact...

[DRFT]

Can anyone let me borrow their helmet please? :)

[G_Fish240]

what kinda helmet do you need because i have a motorcyle one but its open face and i really want to do this, can your rent one there if so how much

[knghtryde]

I wanna go I wanna go... Okay I'm tired right now and acting really weird... haven't slept in 2 days....

[s14xman]

Can anyone let me borrow their helmet please? :)
I got one for you ed dont even trip!!

[DRFT]

haha thanks alot. hey mind if me and allen come by this weekend to check out the ride and hang out?

[knghtryde]

Shoot Sears point doesn't rent out helmets... I don't think... and I'm broke so I can't buy one... so most likely I won't be going

[s14xman]

I have two more extra helmets one is ugly and the other one says HOE instead of shoei so if you guys need one let me know, Ed call me up i might be workin this weekend though.

[Agent_S13]

So it starts at 9... so that gives us enough time to do tech and whatnot? I assume its going to be similar to the requirements for Auto-X then?

As for seat time, I understand that's how it goes w/ these kinds of events. Limiting it to 50 people should mean less complaints, especially based on the Thunderhill event, right? =)

Though this begs the question, if there is "grip driving" (w/ all the other classes on the sign-up page) will we be fighting them for the track or will it split up for the respective groups? Details are scarce so I'm hoping you or more info will develop over the next week. A schedule wouldn't hurt or a link to one would be great.

Thanks!

-Aaron
'91 240sx coupe

[ootranceformeroo]

Schedual isnt posted yet. It will be determined sometime next week. Which sucks! ......kinda......

[mistaanime]

awww....dang xavier...shoulda asked you first heh oh well I have a helmet comin in..hopfully it comes in before the event..

[s14xman]

^^^^naw man i gots one for you too, but thats it now im out.

[DRFT]

i call the HOE helmet haha

[MikeDeuce]

aaron: a friend at work called them up today... supposedly the event is only going to take place in the paddocks, not the track.

[knghtryde]

That's what I got also. The reason they are trying to limit the numbers is because of the fact that they will not be using much space. To be honest I don't think the Paddock area is big enough to hold 50 cars for much drive time. Thunder Hill was kewl, there was a decent amount of drive time cause of the use of the split track and paddock area...

[MikeDeuce]

Hm here's a pic..
http://www.infineonraceway.com/images/cam3_speedway_cam1.jpg
still has to be better than autox, value-wise.

[CleanS14]

Yeah... I figure sliding all day for $50 is worth it especially if they're limiting the number of cars and will at least have a 4-5 turn course. We'll see I guess.

[MikeDeuce]

Just got this from Dave Ho @ NASA from an email the other night:

Mike, the entries are limited to 50 and signups are online. You should
be there before 9am and the setup will be somewhere in the paddock.
Tech will also be at the track, and bring a helmet Snell 85 or M85 and
up.

-Dave

[dct223]

OMG!!!!!!! im so excited! im def signing up.... I dont got any suspension.. but i got LSD and 5speed =D

Anyone know since im just doing the drift practice i just show up for the 7th? or would i have to go for both days.. i ono info sorta confusing =P

but ill see you all there!

[jy116]

I wish they would say wut part of the track we're using...

NASAs so big... guess they dont care about informing us! >: (

O well, Im too poor to go anyways. SCCA and stuff [especially <font size=+1>tranny</font> ]costs adding up dangit

[MikeDeuce]

They've said in a couple responses here as well as over the phone that it's not going to be on the track. It's going to be in the paddock.

[jy116]

Oic, sorry, i posted and didnt know there were 2 more pages...! So anyone else goin with auto and no LSD?

[Heartwork]

just added, 2 more S14's :)

[DRFT]

Oic, sorry, i posted and didnt know there were 2 more pages...! So anyone else goin with auto and no LSD?
im also auto and no lsd, but i thought you had lsd already?

[kazuo]

Silbeer? :coolugh:

[G_Fish240]

so can you go with an open face motorcycle helmet?

[Andrew Bohan]

anyone wanna buy an '89 fastback with redtop, GP sports spec d, and blitz fmic? perfect opportunity! asking 5k.

[Agent_S13]

Thanks for all the replies! I'm getting more confident and confident about showing up to this event as it gets closer

I'll try to check this thread everyday but if someone can post the link to the schedule when it comes up, that would be great.

Thanks!

-Aaron
'91 240sx coupe

[dct223]

so can you go with an open face motorcycle helmet?


Yea im wondering that too.. i was planning on just borrowing my friends motorcycle helmet....

if i cant use a motorcycle helmet... can i borrow one from someone PLEASEEEEEEE :p

[ootranceformeroo]

so can you go with an open face motorcycle helmet?

Just got this from Dave Ho @ NASA from an email the other night:

Mike, the entries are limited to 50 and signups are online. You should
be there before 9am and the setup will be somewhere in the paddock.
Tech will also be at the track, and bring a helmet Snell 85 or M85 and
up.

-Dave

That should answer your question.

More s14's woot! :squintd:

[dct223]

SH*T! I might need to borrow a helmet from someone.. :bash:



i r :newbie:

[jeffz0rs]

About the motorcycle helmets:

check out the NASA rules:
https://www.nasaproracing.com/hpde/preparing.html

The minimum rating is SNELL M85. Newer helmets with a SA rating are recommended. Eye protection is required (face shield, goggles, safety glasses). The more and better the safety equipment you have & use, the safer you will be.

[mazdized]

I think it is U.S. drift national thing, they may be decided not to use Hyperfest because Hyperfest cancelled last Oct. I think the paddock will be very crowded as regular NASA participants will fill the paddock quick. May be they will use the rear paddock at turn 7. We will see I guess.

[steedsta]

i need a car!!! or i will need to just get a refund :smash:

[blu808]

ill be there :blah:

[CreAziaN]

if you suck, like me, there aren't any walls to crash into are there? Or any other hard objects...? :ughd:

[Heartwork]

if you suck, like me, there aren't any walls to crash into are there? Or any other hard objects...? :ughd:

there are going to be spiked walls and pitfalls if you fuck up

[mooboy]

See everyone there!

[Andrew Bohan]

steedsta, buy my friend's car (unless you care about being street legal). he wants to sell! $5k

[CleanS14]

wow... too bad it's only raining on friday... we could have saved some rubber!!! Oh wells still good times I guess.

[rewplayff]

woohoo. i signed up.

[MikeDeuce]

Hrmph... from the latest update (Everyone already registered has probably gotten this already):

"If you are signed up for drifting it would be best to arrive about 8-8:30. There will be a driver's meeting at 9am. There will only be 50 people allowed to sign up. If you bring friends to sign up at the track, they take a chance of not getting in. Please have them sign up in advance. NASA membership is required, but at $35 it's a steal! You also get a $20 subscription to Grassroots Motorsports magazine so it makes it very worthwhile. We will be drifting pretty much all day so get ready for loads of fun!"

Am I the only one that didn't realize NASA membership was required? :rolleyes:

Good thing I like grassroots motorsports.

[mooboy]

Haha...I didn't realize you needed a membership either. Oh well.

[NZO]

Very :rolleyes:. I guess I will have to put my evasion skills to the test.

[knghtryde]

So it's really costing $85 dollars... I knew they'd skrew you guys some how... LoLz... J/K

[MikeDeuce]

Don't forget the $10 entry fee per person... $95 now :squint:

I'm waiting for a $5 bathroom entry fee, just to arrive at a nice square $100.

Not that I'm complaining, I wanted a GRM subscription anyway... and it's a local event at least.

[CleanS14]

Ok man... this isn't so cool... nobody said membership was required... how GHEY!!! They didn't advise us of this... and who gives a fock about Grassroots Motorsports magazine... I really don't... shit maybe if it was Playboy or something... I never got that email ;)

[CleanS14]

I will be seriously pissed if they enforce that stupid ass membership thing... I could have went to Buttonwillow instead...

[rewplayff]

when do they charge us for membership. at the door? i just signed up and i only paid the 49 bucks? reminds me of cell phones and bank statements where they don't tell you you're about to pay double what you thought. i guess thats the american way

[Heartwork]

hey now, i never got an "email" ;)

[MikeDeuce]

rewplayff: or here, I guess: https://www.nasaproracing.com/joinrenew.html

[dct223]

Anyone know which place we enter at sears point??? Im coming from east bay near oakland area.. anyone wanna drive there with me??

[s14xman]

Well i am pissed because my cousin is gettin married and i can no longer go. Damn him, why cant he reschedual that shiet!!??!! Anyways Allen and Ed let me know if you guys still want the hellmets.

[DRFT]

im not even sure if im going anymroe, im still waiting word on my tires. I mite go to to ride shot gun with allen though dunno yet man.

[s14xman]

aight just let me know, and if you need tires you always know I got the hook up on them so just let me know.

[dct223]

S14xman that sucks u cant go! I wanted to see ur car! =( Anyways... do u think i could borrow a helmet from you?? im signed up intending to borrow my friends brothers helmet.. but hes going to use it the same day =/


LMK..

Davis

[ootranceformeroo]

If this membershit thing is required.....I might have second thoughts about going and getting my money back. WTF is Grassroots Motorsports anyways? Thats pretty retarted since many people will only be attending one or their events or very few. If this is the case, Buttonwillow would have been the better choice here. Even the meet that club4ag is putting on that day...ARGH!

[ootranceformeroo]

I sent them an email regaurding peoples complaints. I think on the sign up sheet, they should have had a note or something before even signing up. (i.e. you cant sign up unless you have one). I hope that they dont enforce this just for this event and for future events let people know ahead of time.

[mistaanime]

heh...i dunno..I guess I no go..mite as well go to work..oh wellz..*sighs*

[steedsta]

sorry about the whole 30 dollar difference, but i stil think its worth it for it being in nor-cal!!! im pumped

[steedsta]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid102/p35d4e6bb773a65c01308fd3ba874f084/f9bb2118.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid102/p333b3a8856a20caed2e2310e34a57756/f9bb20f3.jpg


http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid102/p1bbb00b7bc541ebfd4fe054400db9589/f9bb20cc.jpg
heres the car im going to be in that im buying since my other kouki got totaled.

[NZO]

Niceness, youll have it by saturday?

[DRFT]

awesome ride man. from motorsport dynamics huh...and is that a black top s13 sr?

[dct223]

looks like black top s13... nice ride btw =D

and i still need to borrow a helmet from someone =P Somebody help a fellow zilvia member out hahaha =D

[ootranceformeroo]

sweet ride! I heard that its only gonna be a skid pad now or something? someone might want to double check that.

[steedsta]

Niceness, youll have it by saturday?

yeah it will be there saturday but i wont have the pink slips untill after i get it smoged on feb 23. its a s13 blacktop and it has a nismo lsd :wackit:
will you be there NZO?

[NZO]

Yea I'll be there. Is Anthony going?

[CleanS14]

My response to the NASA 411 email:

I am concerned about this LAST MINUTE membership required fee. This was not mentioned in the registration process or details of the event. I feel that the participants without membership should not be held accountable for this fee unless they are willing to pay and would like to become a NASA member. The $20 subscription to the mag does not appeal to me and other members for the 240 community that have registered.

I also would like to express some concern because there is a lack of details about the event. What will be available to drivers (course/skid pad/jturns)... please let us know because we are entitled to the information and would like to know. There were other events going on this weekend that we could have attended, but chose this event because it seemed like a good deal. For $100 my friends and I could have attended and event at Buttonwillow with only 30 or so drivers and the entire track including skidpad etc.

This last minute membership fee is not fair and should not be enforced because we were not notified of this at all at the time of registration. I will not pay this membership fee because I do not want to be a NASA member and I was not notified. If this is a problem let me know and I will gladly accept a refund. I have read your cancellation policy, but in this case... since you DID NOT notify the parties participating in the event of these amendments ahead of time (give them more than a week notice) your policy cannot be enforced legally. So I will expect a full refund of the $50 registration fee.

Consider this $50 (reg fee) + $10 (entrance fee/ea person) + $35 (membership fee) = $95 //and we don't get to run on the track at all!!! and we were not notified of the membership requirement.

Concerned/Confused/Frustrated participant... I thank you for your time and look forward to your prompt response.

We'll see what Jerry K(NASA) has to say...

[s14xman]

^^ wow that sounds perfesional. well written, we will have to see what they say.

[CleanS14]

NASA response:

I am confused by your message. I will gladly refund your money but I am not sure that you understand. NO ONE is allowed to do this without being a member of NASA. Didn’t you sign up online? It won’t let you sign up unless you’re a member.

Let me know what you want to do. Sorry about your confusion. If you still want to do it, I will go into more details

[CleanS14]

I had no trouble signing up eventhough I'm not a NASA member... does this mean I'm a NASA member now???

[knghtryde]

This entire event is bull. It really is just a way to be able to get more members for these guys... because they've already said you have to be a member... I'm pretty sure they are going to ask for some membership proof once you get there, and if you don't have it they are either going to keep your money unless you pay for membership...

[CleanS14]

I have already talked with my legal dept here at work and they cannot keep the registration fee. They void their cancellation policy because they did not fairly give notice of the membership requirement in accordance to their time line in the mentioned policy. So anyone who has registered for the event can request a full refund if they try to enforce the membership requirement and try to keep your reg fee.

[knghtryde]

That all depends. If they have given you notice that you must be a member in order to participate, they are only intitled to give you a refund if you request it prior to the event. If you request the refund at the time of the event they are not required to refund anything to you.

Because of this Thread even existing this is documented proof that everyone who signed up is aware of the fact that the event is for registered members. This thread becomes legal.

[CleanS14]

OK guys I got to the bottom of this for all of us... there is effectively only 27 drivers reg'd for the event.

There will be a skidpad and coned course... the coned course is not defined yet, but will be laid out on Friday... I may go out there and help ;)

Non-NASA members will not be required to pay the fee... BUT they will be having a number of events including drift at THill in 2 weeks where the whole track is utilized this time.

So we only got to pay $10 at the door and pass tech and we're cool...

-Jay

[knghtryde]

Since you did not know when you signed up, your are legally required to notify them immediately and request a refund before the event takes place.

[Agent_S13]

Thanks for the heads up Jerry! :hsdance:

Had this big response written but its been covered. Looks like its only $49 + $10 entrance fee.

A skidpad isn't too exciting, niether is a cone course... but since I have no seat time/experience this will be fun for us newbies (aka me).

Though I assume if we want to particpate in future events (THill in a few weeks), we'll have to have proof of NASA membership then. I'm glad they realized THEIR mistake in signups and make it more clear for their THill event. (I'd hate to see everyone linking to this thread about how they didn't ask for membership or something)

-Aaron
'91 240sx coupe

[CleanS14]

That all depends. If they have given you notice that you must be a member in order to participate, they are only intitled to give you a refund if you request it prior to the event. If you request the refund at the time of the event they are not required to refund anything to you.

Because of this Thread even existing this is documented proof that everyone who signed up is aware of the fact that the event is for registered members. This thread becomes legal.
The thread becomes legal... YES... BUT the fact is that they were not in sync with their own policy and the details were not mentioned. The registration is an acting contract and should be upheld by both parties... whatever who cares...

We got an all out drift thing for $49 and if we're not satisfied with only Saturday... Jerry says that we can spill over to Sunday if needed!!!

[knghtryde]

So just let us now after the event how it ends up.

[mooboy]

whew, glad that was cleared up.

[turbospeedmuffin]

howdy folks,

Im rolling out on sat morning, so if anybody else from the easy bay or wherever want to caravan, let me know !

email me at [email protected]

-daniel

[ootranceformeroo]

Cool. Finally cleared up. I will be going for sure then. Just need some rear brake pads...I think I will be okay on the front...?

[MikeDeuce]

Good stuff Jay, glad you could get through to them.

[knghtryde]

I'm just saying hopefully it works out for you guys. I'm not gonna go, not worth it. I'm not gonna pay $95 dollars. I hope I'm wrong, but that legal argument won't pursuade me. I'm a paralegal so I know the legality of it.

I'm just hoping that the guys you're dealing with are kewl and don't decide to skrew you all over.

GOOD LUCK

[ootranceformeroo]

OK guys I got to the bottom of this for all of us... there is effectively only 27 drivers reg'd for the event.

There will be a skidpad and coned course... the coned course is not defined yet, but will be laid out on Friday... I may go out there and help ;)

Non-NASA members will not be required to pay the fee... BUT they will be having a number of events including drift at THill in 2 weeks where the whole track is utilized this time.

So we only got to pay $10 at the door and pass tech and we're cool...

-Jay


knghtryde, just to let you know its been covered. We're not getting screwed over!

[dct223]

Wow nice, i had to dig deep in my empty pockets if i had to pay an extra 35 for membership....

I know i sound like a broken record.. but i really need to borrow helmet =(

[knghtryde]

Kewl... I didn't see that post... So then I'm glad everything is worked out...

[mistaanime]

I'm just saying hopefully it works out for you guys. I'm not gonna go, not worth it. I'm not gonna pay $95 dollars.

its still worth it..compare to the other events..

[dct223]

I might have to cancel on going... if i cant find a helmet before saturday :(


-1 s14

[MikeDeuce]

I might have to cancel on going... if i cant find a helmet before saturday :(

M85 is a pretty low standard, have you checked any motorcycle stores for a cheapie helmet? I've seen some sell open face helmets for < $50. Maybe you could even find one that will rent a helmet?

[MikeDeuce]

Like this:

http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=1&L2=&L3=&L4=&item=BEL_107031_G

I *bet* that's better than M85... My motorcycle helmet is from 6 years ago and it's better than M85.

Or even this one for $40:

http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=1&L2=69&L3=&L4=&item=VAN_02-2322_G

Just need sunglasses with that one I think because of the eye protection req.

[dct223]

HRM... theres a cycle gear shop thats pretty close to me, ill go check it out see if i can buy it for 50 at the store.. thanks!

[Var]

The thread becomes legal... YES... BUT the fact is that they were not in sync with their own policy and the details were not mentioned. The registration is an acting contract and should be upheld by both parties... whatever who cares...

We got an all out drift thing for $49 and if we're not satisfied with only Saturday... Jerry says that we can spill over to Sunday if needed!!!


I got work on Saturday. but i'd like to come on Sunday. Do you think they will accept new entries if it "spills over?" who's Jerry?

[CleanS14]

The spill to Sunday is for those that don't get time if more than 50 people register. Jerry K is the Norcal NASA guy. He said there's only about 30 or so people reg'd so far... since this event is their first... they might allow you to go on sunday *IF* Sunday even happens. I guess we just have to convince them that we didn't get enough practice ;)

You can never get enough drift practice when you won't hit curbs or chance getting tickets IMO!!!

[Heartwork]

here is the newest update as of 2-4-03:

Drifting:

The drifting will start at 9am. There is very limited space, however at this time there are still some slots open. A previous email sent about this stated that membership is required. It is in fact required, however because our system was faulty it allowed people to sign up without membership this time, we will accept them without membership. We plan on doing a number of these all year long. The next one will require membership.

[CleanS14]

Lets see if we can convince them to let us run on sunday too!!!

[MikeDeuce]

Lets see if we can convince them to let us run on sunday too!!!

Maybe if enough of us bring 2-4 spares that will give them a hint :naughtyd:

[thx247]

I was wondering why this thread was so freaking long, and now I know. Hella sucks to have to sign up for membership...I wonder what the heck they were thinking...How many NASA members are really into drifting to support a full event lol...

[ootranceformeroo]

I always bring 4 spares :D

[Drift101]

lets pray for rain for those of us that can afford LSD like me!!! Oh rain god, make it rain on saturday!!! Plus cant afford new tires! hehehe....

[dct223]

HAHA im gonna bring 2 stockies, but i hope it rains... im too lazy to change to my old wheels =D

[s14xman]

HRM... theres a cycle gear shop thats pretty close to me, ill go check it out see if i can buy it for 50 at the store.. thanks!

Call me up and i'll let you barrow my old ugly motorcycle helmet, dont waste your money. The only thing is that you would have to pick it up at my house on friday in elk grove/sac. PM me and i'll give you my number.

[rewplayff]

i have a new style. i call it grip drifting. its drifting with one tire. can't wait to try it out

[CleanS14]

i have a new style. i call it grip drifting. its drifting with one tire. can't wait to try it out
I have no clue what you're talking about here... what do you mean?

[ootranceformeroo]

drifting with one tire? I dont get it either...one legging it?

[Var]

uhhh. i think he means he's gonna try drifting with no lsd and it's gonna look funny when he tried to get it sideways using the engine

[speeddreamz]

uhhh. i think he means he's gonna try drifting with no lsd and it's gonna look funny when he tried to get it sideways using the engine

You don't need an lsd to get ur car sideways, all you need it skills, it just means the drifts won't be as consistant or as good looking. Do not get discouraged if you have an open diff (one leg) I am using one right now and am able to gte some decent ones in from time to time. They say if u learn without a diff, when u get one, ur pro.

[Var]

i know that. read my post again. i said it will look funny when he tries to get the car sideways using the *engine*

[CleanS14]

ahhh a peg leg huh... it's actually easier to break loose... he'll only have fun sliding in one turning direction though hahahaha... it's all fun!!!

[ootranceformeroo]

But I dont get the "new style" part...

[tsunami0ne]

are passengers allowed here?

[DRFT]

i hope sooooo

[proj240sx]

well i signed up guys. borrowed a helmet cuz im freakin broke. AND its my first event. this should be interesting haha. doesnt seem like too many from the forums are going. some other event this weekend? oh well, 50 bucks and i get to have fun with my sr driven open diff. heh heh. i can never seem to pick up a lsd when i actually have money. well hope to see you guys there!

[fliprayzin240sx]

Id go grip drive this wkend if my damn tranny aint on my boys garage floor rite now.

[CleanS14]

Id go grip drive this wkend if my damn tranny aint on my boys garage floor rite now.
And where would you do this at? Grip isn't too fun on a 4-5 turn course or a skid pad/jturn area hahahaha

[jaae86]

Have fun and be safe fellas! Tell us about it.....

[S13 RKT]

did anyone here about new fees that they are going to imply?

[Heartwork]

did anyone here about new fees that they are going to imply?

for about 4 pages, we discuss this!!!

[CleanS14]

Geeeze Heartwork... no need to tear his head off hahahaha...

S13 RKT It's settled... no fees unless you want to be a NASA member. They will have these types of events all year though if you read the threads.

[fliprayzin240sx]

And where would you do this at? Grip isn't too fun on a 4-5 turn course or a skid pad/jturn area hahahaha
There was *supposed* to be a grip event too foo

[dct223]

DAMN!!! IT WAS HELLA FUN! and awsome to watch... Just wish i had some suspension set up =/ LOL hope i didnt look too bad running into them cones =P

[mooboy]

And where would you do this at? Grip isn't too fun on a 4-5 turn course or a skid pad/jturn area hahahaha

Sounds like you just described autox. :wiggle:

[mooboy]

I thought it was another fun norcal event. I definetly feel like i'm slowly improving which each new event. Loved seeing the four instructers drifting on the autox course. Met a bunch of people who I talked to on vairous forums which was cool. :)

My only criticism might be that they probably should've split up the Circle Drill and AutoX course so both run groups a and b could run at the same time. I know it might be tough considering the limited space, but if its possible it would help a lot. Did quite a bit of waiting.

[proj240sx]

yeh i was kinda suprised at first how small "our" area was. but i had a lot of fun. understeered a lot, hated my open diff, somehow broke my gas cap door, and my power steering pump ate shit. i thought i started to improve, and then my last run i crapped out so whatever. where was everyone from zilvia?? i saw one person. not sure of your name but a fellow black s13 hatch driver. anyway did anyone here post any pics or know of another forum with pics from this event?

[Heartwork]

i was there, Black Zenki S14 with Work wheels, Recaro seats..
iEATrice, black kouki S14, Stern wheels, R32 GTR seats, JDM aero kit
ootransformeroo, Black Zenki S14, 5Zigen wheels
tsunami0ne, Purple Zenki S14, Gold Advan RG's


i was dissapointed in our area too at first, but i did a lot better than i thought about midday and enjoyed the course layout....

i would have asked for the skidpad and course be done at the same time, groups A & B alternating, but i understand their space situation....waiting wasnt that bad, i got about 11 runs in, hahahah....those 2 Corollas had at least, 30 runs!

[MikeDeuce]

white s13 hatch with black hood here... me/my gf took some pics during the day...

http://www.pixelstorm.net/chokudori/driftpractice/s13_01.jpg
http://www.pixelstorm.net/chokudori/driftpractice/s13_02.jpg
http://www.pixelstorm.net/chokudori/driftpractice/s13_03.jpg
http://www.pixelstorm.net/chokudori/driftpractice/s13_04.jpg
http://www.pixelstorm.net/chokudori/driftpractice/s13_05.jpg
http://www.pixelstorm.net/chokudori/driftpractice/s13_06.jpg
http://www.pixelstorm.net/chokudori/driftpractice/s13_07.jpg
http://www.pixelstorm.net/chokudori/driftpractice/s13s.jpg
http://www.pixelstorm.net/chokudori/driftpractice/s14_01.jpg
http://www.pixelstorm.net/chokudori/driftpractice/s14_02.jpg
http://www.pixelstorm.net/chokudori/driftpractice/s14_03.jpg
http://www.pixelstorm.net/chokudori/driftpractice/track.jpg
http://www.pixelstorm.net/chokudori/driftpractice/86.jpg
http://www.pixelstorm.net/chokudori/driftpractice/ballooned.jpg
http://www.pixelstorm.net/chokudori/driftpractice/drdrift.jpg
http://www.pixelstorm.net/chokudori/driftpractice/fc_01.jpg
http://www.pixelstorm.net/chokudori/driftpractice/fc_02.jpg
http://www.pixelstorm.net/chokudori/driftpractice/m3.jpg
http://www.pixelstorm.net/chokudori/driftpractice/nsx.jpg

If anyone would like me to move these pics to a seperate thread, let me know and I'll edit/delete this post.

[mistaanime]

shiet...seemed like a tite event..looks small but looks like yall had a blast.

[MikeDeuce]

And a few more for you s14 guys

http://www.pixelstorm.net/chokudori/driftpractice/s14_04.jpg
http://www.pixelstorm.net/chokudori/driftpractice/s14_05.jpg
http://www.pixelstorm.net/chokudori/driftpractice/s14_06.jpg
http://www.pixelstorm.net/chokudori/driftpractice/heh.jpg

[ootranceformeroo]

hahaha I cant believe that guy in the GMC? did that shit...funny stuff...didnt think it was a good idea though....I hate going fast in suv's...I feel like it will tip.

I had a lot of understeer on that first turn. I think the course could have been a little better. Overall the day was pretty fun. Too bad we dont get to go tommarrow! BTW...a lot of people save a lot of tires...mine barely got worn down.

Nice pics btw.

http://www.pixelstorm.net/chokudori/driftpractice/s14_04.jpg

ITS ME!!!! doesnt look that great though. oh wells. I was hoping to see some action shots of people. Maybe I suck :squintd:

[Advan]

http://www.pixelstorm.net/chokudori/driftpractice/s14_02.jpg I definently like not only the rims on it, but the lip as well. Makes me wish I lived in Cali instead of Florida.

[kazuo]

Guy with the Black S13 Hatch & Cookie Tails was probably Steven. :P

Good to see you cats had fun.. what was the event like overall? Organization? Wait time? Amount of runs etc etc

[proj240sx]

i actually thought the event ended up pretty good. it was put on by the NASA organization. there wasnt really too much of a wait time, more so in the beginning, but as the afternoon came it was run, go back in line, and run again with not too much time inbetween. aww no pics of me taking some cones out? haha

[rewplayff]

was there other automatics besides me who went. i was getting fustrated. anyone want to help me out with a tranny?

[mooboy]

Nice pics... anyone get some of my s2k?

[Advan]

rew: I take it, you didn't do so good with the auto?
Heck I'm surprised DRFT has an automatic. I thought he had a manual.
Something ran across my mind, wouldn't a torque converter be a good idea for automatics, when they drift? It may sound stupid, but I thought about it.

[balmo]

looks like it was a fun event. where there additional fee's on top of $50 if you where not a NASA member? just curious.

[dct223]

looks like it was a fun event. where there additional fee's on top of $50 if you where not a NASA member? just curious.

Just a 10 dollar entrance fee

[Agent_S13]

I wanted to just chime in and say that depite the slow goings, it turned out really well especially because it was my first event.

Its just too bad that the CH 5 news van would not be using that footage for anything. MikeDeuce and I managed to catch him as he as was leaving to see when it might be showing (hoped for a quick edit and a 10/11 pm showing) but he told us that they (assuming his bosses) wouldn't take so it looks like we won't be getting any local news media coverage. I bet he did have fun, he spent a good 4-5 hrs out there interviewing people, taping the lunch meeting and riding along with "Dr. Drift" --- btw, anyone know what happened to his car? After killing the tread on his tires he and a few people were under the hood of that M3 (not sure if Turbo or Supercharged, but definitely FI and it was not running/sounding right)

Anyways, a good event overall for beginners despite the fact it was small and the organization was a bit chaotic. No Sunday event though, its alright cuz that just means we have time to get ready for Thunderhill?

-Aaron
'91 240sx coupe w/ 0 offset black mesh rims in rear
(I looked so out of place compared to others who know how to choose their rim/tire combinations. Its alright though, the owner of the rims doesn't know I have them but will be getting them back with no treadwear. haha)

[rewplayff]

yeah i did horrible with the auto. hopefully i can get my 280zx to run again and i'll start taking that to events instead. that one was stick, which made it a lot more fun, gas guzzler though.

[CleanS14]

white s13 hatch with black hood here... me/my gf took some pics during the day...

If anyone would like me to move these pics to a seperate thread, let me know and I'll edit/delete this post.

Wow great pics Mike and gf!!!

[NZO]

I wasnt expecting much from this event before I got there and even during the early morning I wasnt too happy but at the end of the day I realized I had really enjoyed it. Despite the somewhat poor course layout and disorganization, I was able to improve my skills and hang with friends so at the end of the day it was worth the $60. Also got a chance to meet some new people, heartwork, mooboy, etc. Hopefully I'll see everyone at the next event!

[MikeDeuce]

thanks all, hope you enjoy (if anyone wants high res, let me know).

mooboy: was this yours? little blurry...
http://www.pixelstorm.net/chokudori/driftpractice/s2k.jpg

and a few more, hopefully some of these are forum members...
http://www.pixelstorm.net/chokudori/driftpractice/s13_10.jpg
http://www.pixelstorm.net/chokudori/driftpractice/s13_09.jpg
http://www.pixelstorm.net/chokudori/driftpractice/s14_07.jpg
http://www.pixelstorm.net/chokudori/driftpractice/s13_11.jpg

and one more of me that didn't look too embarassing :ughd: heh
http://www.pixelstorm.net/chokudori/driftpractice/s13_12.jpg

[orange-grey]

http://www.pixelstorm.net/chokudori/driftpractice/s13_10.jpg

HEY, I'M ON THE INTARWEB!!!

[CleanS14]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid103/p4e515b291f11b700d18f28afbca90f6d/f9ac8d01.jpg
I think this looks cool... *smokin'* NZO in action!!!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid103/p2f06f5ad4ea402e8d04d9c598e4e7561/f9ac8dc9.jpg
where's my smoke???

[ootranceformeroo]

Nice pics Mike.

Who took those pics Jay? They look good. ahah...and you DO have a little smoke going there! Maybe he had more smoke b/c he has the powa! + your on 18s there.

[DRFT]

nah man you got it all wrong he has a SR in it, thus why he si dRifTTinG!!!!!!

[NZO]

Maybe next time I'll introduce you guys to the poor family living in my wheelgap :hs:

[s14xman]

Nice SE wheels NZO!!!! Look way better on your car then they did on mine, but then again anythin looks better on yours LOL. But yea that looked really fun i had to go to my cousins wedding and i managed to escape for an hour and go to this Wack A$$ import car show. Oh well i guess there is always next time.

[DRFT]

dam you actually went to import motion? i feel ya, and no i didnt go hehe

[ootranceformeroo]

nah man you got it all wrong he has a SR in it, thus why he si dRifTTinG!!!!!!

Haha. If that was a joke, I didnt get it?

Yes Christian. We can ALL tell! :squintd: Soon baby soon there will be no more! ;)

[s14xman]

dam you actually went to import motion? i feel ya, and no i didnt go hehe

Yea it sucked but it was better then Dancing to oldies with my aunts. For Shure we have to go to the next event like this!!!

[mooboy]

thanks all, hope you enjoy (if anyone wants high res, let me know).

mooboy: was this yours? little blurry...
http://www.pixelstorm.net/chokudori/driftpractice/s2k.jpg


Yeah that was me! :Ownedd:

[mooboy]

I wasnt expecting much from this event before I got there and even during the early morning I wasnt too happy but at the end of the day I realized I had really enjoyed it. Despite the somewhat poor course layout and disorganization, I was able to improve my skills and hang with friends so at the end of the day it was worth the $60. Also got a chance to meet some new people, heartwork, mooboy, etc. Hopefully I'll see everyone at the next event!

Nice to meet yah. You gotta let me ride shotty on the jdm s14. :bigok:

[mooboy]

Some more pics here.

http://www.samuraifiles.com/modules/gallery/albums/album77/IMG_3206.sized.jpg

http://www.samuraifiles.com/modules/gallery/albums/album77/IMG_3184.sized.jpg

More pics here:
http://samuraifiles.com/modules.php?set_albumName=album77&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php

[mooboy]

http://www.samuraifiles.com/modules/gallery/albums/album77/45_G.jpg
http://www.samuraifiles.com/modules/gallery/albums/album77/454_G.jpg
http://www.samuraifiles.com/modules/gallery/albums/album77/645_G.jpg

[Heartwork]

here's a neat pic of me that i've found
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid103/p0696e47f9bfc0e39d9349227712752c5/f9ac89aa.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid103/pa8badd2f132762de44d5f2b13e89ea97/f9ac86d3.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid103/pa7429d5869fefe91e46031d63c426c7f/f9ac8af0.jpg
me and iEATrice

[ootranceformeroo]

Send the link plz mooboy and Jerry. I want to see if I can find MEE!

[mooboy]

Send the link plz mooboy and Jerry. I want to see if I can find MEE!

http://www.samuraifiles.com/modules.php?set_albumName=album77&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php

http://www.samuraifiles.com/modules/gallery/albums/album77/IMG_0723_copy.sized.jpg
http://www.samuraifiles.com/modules/gallery/albums/album77/IMG_0728_copy.sized.jpg
http://www.samuraifiles.com/modules/gallery/albums/album77/IMG_0722_copy.sized.jpg

[ootranceformeroo]

sweet! more pics!!! they look nice btw.

Im diggin this pic... http://www.samuraifiles.com/modules/gallery/albums/album77/IMG_0723_copy.sized.jpg

You can see a little of that One Ton Garage! :squintd:

[mooboy]

sweet! more pics!!! they look nice btw.

Im diggin this pic... http://www.samuraifiles.com/modules/gallery/albums/album77/IMG_0723_copy.sized.jpg

You can see a little of that One Ton Garage! :squintd:

Look through the gallery I think I have quite a few pics of all the black s14s. :spank:

[ootranceformeroo]

Look through the gallery I think I have quite a few pics of all the black s14s. :spank:


Found some more. Thanks mooboy.