NCDA presents DRIFTING!

[Krazy Bunta]

jdmTheory meet along with
An All Day event for Drift practice.
Open to all skill levels from Beginners to Advanced.
On-track instruction available.

Instructor selected participants will be eligible for an end of day competition.

17001 Midway Road
Tracy, California 95376
(925)606-0274
Located between Tracy & Livermore

www.ncda.net for more information

Click HERE to register (http://www.myautoevents.com/pls/mae/frmEventDetail.Show?psevent_id=1552&psrnd=.38732003601705908133017656858066063968)

[kazuo]

Signed up

Penguins Represent

[knghtryde]

How many people are going to be allowed to register?

[Drift_Ladie]

60 ppl... man why can't i register?!? lksdflksldfjklsdfljk

[Pepperoni]

Signing up today :) cant wait :D

[Pepperoni]

60 ppl... man why can't i register?!? lksdflksldfjklsdfljk

Sometimes the site freaks out... just got to wait a couple more hours (hopefully) then everything should be ok. This happened to me a few times already on other days :squint:

[knghtryde]

Only 60.... Daym It.. I don't know If I'm going to get a chance to register...

[SpeedMonkeyInc]

Im in! Its gonna be a long drive from San Diego.....

[TRUENOCOUPE]

Im in! Its gonna be a long drive from San Diego.....

DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I thought I was crazy.

[kazuo]

Any NorCal people need helmets? I am going to attempt to organize a group buy for helmets from a local vendor...

If you do, post up!!!

[Var]

umm i dont have medical insurance. does that mean i cant sign up?

[Pepperoni]

Any NorCal people need helmets? I am going to attempt to organize a group buy for helmets from a local vendor...

If you do, post up!!!

hey i need a helmet... i didnt notice mine was made in 1979... :wiggle:
i was going to get a cheapie one but i guess might as well get a good one for the future events

[Pepperoni]

umm i dont have medical insurance. does that mean i cant sign up?

Sup man, nice meeting you on sunday.


I don't have medical insurance either and just wrote in "None." I'm signed up and on the entry list so i guess it doesn't matter if you dont! :)

[Var]

Sup man, nice meeting you on sunday.


I don't have medical insurance either and just wrote in "None." I'm signed up and on the entry list so i guess it doesn't matter if you dont! :)


sup pepperoni!! ya nice meeting you too. That drive was faster than i though it would be it was fun.. anyways i guess i'll give it a shot. i hope they dont fek with me for it.

[Drift_Ladie]

i need a helmet!

[dball33]

Any NorCal people need helmets? I am going to attempt to organize a group buy for helmets from a local vendor...

If you do, post up!!!


I'm down for a helmet. Which brand/model are you thinking of getting?

[Pepperoni]

I got this in an email:

Track time, including skidpad time will be at least 3hours per rungroup, run autocross style.

my question to u guys is, how many tires are you guys bringing along? i'm not quite sure how many i should bring. Any suggestions?

[Pepperoni]

Oh yea, and Don Ahn said that if u want to have your friend in the passenger seat, your friend needs to buy the VIP/Pit pass. im wondering if you buy them at the actual track, or online. I'm assuming u buy the spectator/VIP passes at the actual track, but ill find out to make sure.

[dct223]

Gonna sign up next week =D

[dct223]

Kazuo, im down on a group buy for helmets

[Blues13]

I'm up for the helmet gb as well.. more details please!

Man.. can't plan that far ahead.. people signing up fast... must.. decide.... ugh!

[Sil-Abc]

art if u wanna do the group buy u better do it soon cuz u still have to send it out and all and get the cash in time. GBs take a while and its frustrating so uhhhhh... have fun. Try giving helmetcity.com a call cuz they might be interested if u decide to do that.

[kazuo]

I dont have to send cash anywhere because its local. And I dont have to wait for anything because its in stock.

And even if I did, I have a little over two months to do it, so... yeah.

[knghtryde]

Group buy... Kewl... Let me know and put me in For three if the price is right... Any one ever see a Q45 drift.... lolz...

[SpeedMonkeyInc]

DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I thought I was crazy.


Hahahah....its not that bad really. I will drive up and stay with my family the day before. But 16 hours up and back, plus the track day is a long time to spend sitting in a [email protected]$$ fiberglass bucket seat. Well worth a few hours track time if you ask me!

See you guys up there!

[TRUENOCOUPE]

Hahahah....its not that bad really. I will drive up and stay with my family the day before. But 16 hours up and back, plus the track day is a long time to spend sitting in a [email protected]$$ fiberglass bucket seat. Well worth a few hours track time if you ask me!

See you guys up there!

Well... Here what I used to do when I had no extra money and the truck to tow my car.

Drive to Willow from San Jose. Race for Two Days then go home after the event to San Jose. Can you feel the stress of my car? LOL

I used to do this twice a month.

Now that I got smarter, richer (lol) I bought myself a truck and tow my shit to the track.

[Drift101]

need for head protection + money = helmet
im in on that one.

[thx247]

If there are some SA helmets in this GB yeh I can go for that

[rps13sh]

people who need helmets, i can get a brand new one for about $100. super autobacs in orange county has them on sale. i think it was like $97+ tax so let me know if you want me to pick some up. they're pretty nice.

[Var]

Well... Here what I used to do when I had no extra money and the truck to tow my car.

Drive to Willow from San Jose. Race for Two Days then go home after the event to San Jose. Can you feel the stress of my car? LOL

I used to do this twice a month.

Now that I got smarter, richer (lol) I bought myself a truck and tow my shit to the track.


i've been looking for a truck to tow my car too. but i dont want a v-8 cause gas is too pricey. what do you tow with trueno? i've been thinking about a GMC sonoma 4.3L vortech. they can tow up to 8000 pounds cause they are so small with a big engine...they also are very small and the frame is strong(for the reg. cab short bed) and what kind of trailer?

[rps13sh]

Im in! Its gonna be a long drive from San Diego.....

when you leaving? im leaving from orange county probably friday.

[TRUENOCOUPE]

i've been looking for a truck to tow my car too. but i dont want a v-8 cause gas is too pricey. what do you tow with trueno? i've been thinking about a GMC sonoma 4.3L vortech. they can tow up to 8000 pounds cause they are so small with a big engine...they also are very small and the frame is strong(for the reg. cab short bed) and what kind of trailer?

You know... I prolly look into trucks all over the place and what I decided was Either the..

1. Yukon XL Denali -- Bad thing about this truck was too pricey and gasey. They only came with 4WD which is not very good for towing. I rather two with 2WD, Lot safer IMO. I crossed this out on the list.

2. Durango - POS small truck. I didn't even think twice when I step in to this stupid truck.

3. 2004 Hemi - WHAT WHAT! This shit was WHOA! But knowing I have family and friends, The truck option was bad. I would get this if money and space was not a problem.

4. 2002 Tahoe - With a flatbed tow the truck would swing if its too windy. BAD IDEA. You would probably need to go about 40-50MPH only when its windy.

5. SUBURBAN CHEVROLET - If you don't want a V8 then I suggest you don't tow cars around. I seriously wouldn't even think twice if I don't have a V8 to tow with. I bought a Suburban. Comfy. It has the 4WD and 2WD option which was great btw. I can prolly go around 90MPH with no problem whatsoever. (well except speeding).

All in all my mind was set to Suburban.

[neevosh]

I use my dad's 2000 GMC Sierra to tow. It's the top model with the extended cab and small block V8. I've used it 3 times and it tows like a champ. It goes over Highway 152 no problem, and cruises at over 80MPH.

I've also seen a Toyota Tacoma V6 TRD model tow an FC with a flatbed over the Grapevine. So you don't need a V8 to tow, but it definetaly makes it easier.

[kazuo]

people who need helmets, i can get a brand new one for about $100. super autobacs in orange county has them on sale. i think it was like $97+ tax so let me know if you want me to pick some up. they're pretty nice.

What kind of helmet? Color/size? SA/MA?

And for mr. thx... yes they will be SA2000 helmets.

Still working on the GB, I'll have it set up by the weekend.

[rps13sh]

i forgot the name of it. its nice though but its MA. they have all kinds of colors from primer black to coat black. ill check it out this weekend. maybe take some pics if i can.

[knghtryde]

If you have the money to spend get a 2004 Nissan Titan or Armada. Shoot tow a nissan with a v8 nissan. LoLz. And the Titan/Armada has a tow capasity of 8500 lbs so you wouldn't have a problem towing anything with it. I test drove one and Loved the power it pushes out and the handling.

I just decided a Truck or SUV wasn't for me so I decided to get a 1st gen Q45 as a family car.

[Var]

shiet. i wanna spend like 5-7 grand . between my s13 and my ae86, i cant afford to finance a new car. if i could i would buy a used ZO6 and tow both my cars with it. As far as helmets go i got a Arai Rx7RR3(motorcycle helmet) it's DOT approved cost me like 450 bucks. I'm assuming this will be no problem to use with driving

[thx247]

As nice as the RX7 (helmet) is, you may have trouble using it at events that require an SA helmet. I've yet to see a drifting event that required SA though, drifters know drifters are poor =)

So that helmet will work for this event, but just beware in the future of other events (speed trials comes to mind)

[TRUENOCOUPE]

Yup! Its not SA I believed.

I have one also. Just for Effing around events.

http://img29.photobucket.com/albums/v86/truencoupe/rx7corsair.jpg

[SpeedMonkeyInc]

when you leaving? im leaving from orange county probably friday.

Hey, I think I will be leaving Friday as well. I get out of class @ 5pm, so I would not be anywhere near orange county before 6:30/7pm. Whats your schedule gonna look like? It would be cool to caravan, but its gonna be a late drive for me.

[z_boi]

Art, u can count me and alex in for helmets. We need sa2000 helmets because we'll need it for scca. And yeah, im signed up. :D

[DoriftoSlut]

Truck? Shiiit Foresberg's Dodge quadcab Cummins deisel (new model Ram). Towing one of Signal's Sil80s up to Buttonwillow for a Dec. event i maxed my car out on hwy 5. Shit speed cut and the motherfucker practically passed me in his truck pulling a damn car. Fucking ass.

[Var]

can i get one for 5-7 grand?

[Toahk]

Im in for a group buy on helmets probably. [email protected] . Im gonna sign up next week also, soon as the first of the month rolls around. You guys gonna do an event up at thunderhill again by chance?

[Krazy Bunta]

Spectators are very welcome, there will be some smaller local vendors there, the instructors will be doing some demo runs, and the possible late day competition.

There are grandstands there with an awesome view of the whole track, seating capacity is 7k, including standing room.

www.jdmtheory.com and acutech racing will have their spoon cars, as well as their shop r33 and rhd ITR. The owner wants to try drifting his Integra Type R! That should be fun to watch!

We are also welcoming any club/team to have a gathering/meet at our event, if you know anyone interested, email me, and we'll try to make some special accommodations to help organize or designate an area for them

All in all, it should be a great day! Remember, this is a enthusiast event, organized be community enthusiasts!

[dct223]

Someone put on a NCDA flyer on my car for this event. It was at the school i go to... DVC... Just wondering if he uses this forum =P

[Var]

33 ppl signed up so far

[rps13sh]

i think i know who it was and if it was him then he wouldnt be on this forum. maybe the fc3s.org boards.

[rps13sh]

the helmets brand was "fulmer" helmets and they sell at autobacs from $45-$99+ tax which i think is a great deal. Prices vary by color. I found this webpage http://www.fulmerhelmets.com/ but they dont seem to have the exact ones that i see at autobacs. they were all MA2000 though.

[Var]

i heard that the infield track that will be used for drifting isnt even done being paved..i heard it's all fucked up and they're already taking sign-ups for the event anticipating of course that it will be done by then.

[Krazy Bunta]

Who did you hear all this from?

[Var]

a guy named anonymous(sp?)

[dball33]

What kind of helmet? Color/size? SA/MA?

And for mr. thx... yes they will be SA2000 helmets.

Still working on the GB, I'll have it set up by the weekend.


Just wondering how's the GB coming along.....

[SilviaNinja240]

Green Bay?

[thx247]

group buy


yeh...

[kazuo]

Waiting to hear back from the shop on pricing details.

It will be going down in a week or two.

IF YOU ARE 100% IN TO BUY A HELMET, PLEASE PM ME

And I mean 100%, I don't need flakes cus I need a GUARANTEED number of buyers.

And that road better be fucking paved.

Thanks

[dct223]

I signed up finally... #37 =P slots are filling up really fast.. I hope its not too crowded... and yea the track better be finished by may30th!

[Drift101]

Yeah, Im gonna try my open diff drifts again... haha..... its gonna be FUN! yeah, you have any links to the models on the helmets on the Group Buy?

[mazdized]

Someone put on a NCDA flyer on my car for this event. It was at the school i go to... DVC... Just wondering if he uses this forum =P
It was me.

The Docta

[balmo]

just registered. see you all there!

[jaae86]

just signed up as well. I guess Ill see you guys there.

[NZO]

Sure whats another $90...

[kazuo]

GB is set up

Please look at the other thread if you want a helmet. Thanks

[rps13sh]

gang bang? where? what other post?

[Drift101]

gang bang? where? what other post?

hahaha, sick/gutter minded people, you guys make the world a funnier place.

[Pepperoni]

Wait...so the track isnt even finished? :-/

[TRUENOCOUPE]

I have a question. How does the competition works?

I might try this. I SUCK but oh well.

[Krazy Bunta]

Ok before the rumor mill gets too carried away.

The track is there, its in fine condition...

They have promised us some improvements before our event date, but we've tested it in its current condition, and its awesome! It is NOT a full road course don't get us wrong (price of the event reflects this), but it is a real and present track and it will beat the pants off any parking lot event. Don't worry.

So... to summarize, the track is there, its not torn up, its in geat condition, and if NO improvements were to be made, we'd be fine. But... they're gonna add an overhang to the grandstands for us, they're gonna put up some new fencing, some new paint, some new berms, etc...

Hope this clarifies...

www.ncda.net

[Krazy Bunta]

We're going to let the participants decide... when registration is full.

An Extra hour of time, a single winner competition, a purse with 1st 2nd 3rd...

We have plenty of time, this is not a "corporate" event, we've always said, put together by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts, so we'll cater to the overall wants and needs.

All in due time...

Stay tuned.

www.ncda.net
-Drifters Wanted

[TRUENOCOUPE]

We're going to let the participants decide... when registration is full.

An Extra hour of time, a single winner competition, a purse with 1st 2nd 3rd...

We have plenty of time, this is not a "corporate" event, we've always said, put together by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts, so we'll cater to the overall wants and needs.

All in due time...

Stay tuned.

www.ncda.net
-Drifters Wanted

Oh ok... Ill be out there with you guys. Parking lot is just a no no for me.

I wish You guys didn't have to charge "entry fees" and Extra for "vip". Thats doesn't sound to "enthusiasm" to me mnore like "corporation".

Goodluck with the event. Ill make sure to sign up soon.

Al
-Wanted to be a drifter.

[Krazy Bunta]

You and I both wish these tracks were less of a business... But with them its just business.

Ok, heh, to clarify again, the organizers = enthusiasts

the track = the unfortunate business end.

I have an idea, lets all pool our money, and build our own track.

Track GB, I'll organize it :x:

[TRUENOCOUPE]

You and I both wish these tracks were less of a business... But with them its just business.

Ok, heh, to clarify again, the organizers = enthusiasts

the track = the unfortunate business end.

I have an idea, lets all pool our money, and build our own track.

Track GB, I'll organize it :x:

That would be awesome! But shit. Where? hahahahaha

Around Close the the Bay, All retarded, I mean disorder, I mean, retired people are always complaining.

See what happen to Sears. Goodlord. 95 DCB or you are out.

[balmo]

will the competition be tandem drift style?

[Var]

So to clarify cause i'm retarded....

The track day is a practice day.
You want to make one hour for competition.
The track is finished and not rough gravel bullshit
I will spin out a lot cause it's my first time on the track.

Is this all correct.?



PS can you please get a picture of the track overview and highlight which part of track we will be using? I hope it's all the 90 degree turns in a row, that looks hella fun.

[Krazy Bunta]

Al - let's do it!

balmo - tandem is doubtful... But if thats what everyone really wants, anything's possible.

wbpimp - The day is a drift educational and practice day first and foremost.
There has been alot of desire for a small competition, that is an option.
The track has been there for years, it is a REAL PAVED track. NOT GRAVEL.
Last one isn't a question, but I agree you probably will spin out :doh: . No biggie.

[neevosh]

I think a beltbuckle would be a cool prize for the competition. I'd definetaly rock that.

[balmo]

hehehe, just asking about the tandem drift. 'got no balls anyway to do tandem yet. i cant afford to wreck my precious borohachi. but ya looking forward for the competion. (like im good anyhow)

[Pepperoni]

No worries, im sure ill be having fun spinning out every other turn. First event for me too :)

[ZerO_240SX]

i'm all signed up... hopefully my "no power steering" situation won't bug me... see ya'll there!

[Raziel]

I think a beltbuckle would be a cool prize for the competition. I'd definetaly rock that.

Just like wrestling haha.

I signed up a few days ago hope to see some familar faces from the previous NCDA event and whoever ive met before.

[kazuo]

Damn a lot of people going to this event... they all get to see me understeer

har har har

Anyone need helmets? Come on, I know you do.. :(

[Var]

is there any way we can get a bird's eye view of the course layout we will use?

[bigJ86]

s there any way we can get a bird's eye view of the course layout we will use?

why don't you go there and ckeck it out.


youguys going to have instrutors ???? just woundering because this is my (might)frist time drifting i don't mind a little help, and do you guys plan on holding more drift practices there..... or have them a little more often?

[kazuo]

Dildo-Shift-Knob-Guy: Yeah they are going to have instructors. A lot of first-timers will be there for sure, so don't feel like you're alone. :D Also you can always ask other drivers to ride shotty and give you tips.. looks like Andy Yen (is it THAT Andy Yen?) is signed up also, so ask him. He has a Hachi :D

Var: I think they're gonna have some kind of preview of the layout in a few weeks...

[bigJ86]

Dildo-Shift-Knob-Guy:


bubble knob..... :coolugh:

[Var]

i'm semi-concerned about extra tires/rims. anyone have like 8 extra stock steelies they can sell or give away? i dont wanna waste my es100's spinning out all day plus dont wanna dis-mount them. i'll just throw some used tires on them and waste em at the track.

[Var]

lol i just found out that altamont speedway does mud racing and demolition derby's. no wonder people said the track was fucked up.

[citizen]

everyone can laugh at the poor white boys from marin when we come~
*edit* and maybe a poor asian too!*

[dct223]

um... by may 30th ill proll finish my 5lug swap, and ill have 4 4lug steels that i need to get rid of...

[Pepperoni]

Ill have like 4-6 steelies..most likely going need more... how much dct223? if you finish your 5lug swap in time

[Var]

Ill have like 4-6 steelies..most likely going need more... how much dct223? if you finish your 5lug swap in time


umm ok you can have em

[anthony240]

who are you guys (NCDA)? I'm sorry but I've never heard of you, how new is this org.? and how did you get altamont? I've never been there, but i live in Tracy, so it's basically my backyard. i will go this weekend and take pics for those who want. I don't think I'll drift, I'll just watch. will this be a regular thing?

[Var]

i think it will be a regular thing because it's the closest track to the Bay. who wants to drive all the way to thunderhill or buttonwillow? some ppl not me . i cant risk having my car break down there

[Pepperoni]

umm ok you can have em

hehe i was just askin how much he wanted for em. You got first dibs :bow: thanks though man..

[dct223]

uhhh i dunno how much do people usually sell some steels?? I just need one freaking hub... i bought a pair of front hubs... but i only got one :(

[rewplayff]

since some people are talking about spares,anyone want to buy s14 se rims. i have 2 with no wheels and two with potenzas on them. i'm going to use the ones with tires for the event unless someone wants to offer a good price. hopefully i'll had an lsd by then.

[bigJ86]

whack...... i just went to sing up and the event is full......blows

[Pepperoni]

uhhh i dunno how much do people usually sell some steels?? I just need one freaking hub... i bought a pair of front hubs... but i only got one :(

i bought 4 from someone on the forums for $80 picked up. They all had about 40% tread when got em. How much % do both of the tires have?

[anthony240]

here's some pics of the track:
http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/6/web/366000-366999/366742_40_full.jpg
this is from the spectator parking, which is not paved, well it is, just one lane of asphalt and you gotta park on the grass. so for those with allergies, I'd suggest you bring some benadryl or whatever, cuz I was sneezin like hell.
http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/6/web/366000-366999/366742_41_full.jpg
grandstand and front straight, i hope spectators during the drift day aren't limited to here.
http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/6/web/366000-366999/366742_42_full.jpg
back straight. i guess this is where the drift event will be, it's the only suitable area, around where the portapotties are. I don't mind tho, as long as we get this on a regular basis.

[Pepperoni]

wow thanks anthony240 for the pics... ive been wondering what to expect from this track

[NZO]

If that barrier is moveable between the parking area and the main track it could make for a nice S-curve. Looks like a really small area from these pictures though. Thx for the pics Anthony.

[Var]

damn i thought we get to use the road course. what's the deal? the layout on the internet shows a complete infield road course. this just looks like an oval in an oval. maybe i looked at the wrong website. so we're gonna have a cone course? or just drift these turns?

[balmo]

i've assumed that altamont is like irwindale where you have asphalt instend of grass in the middle. im sure ncda have this all figured out.

[Raziel]

i've assumed that altamont is like irwindale where you have asphalt instend of grass in the middle. im sure ncda have this all figured out.

I heared it was set up like D1 where you start on the oval and then you turn in sharp towards the middle area. But im not to sure i just hope that the layouts good and that theres no walls because theres a lot of us new drifters out there who want to be able to push ourselves to the limit w/o worrying about a wall.

[CleanS14]

I think they're going to pave the middle of the oval like Irwindale... so I heard... if not I'm wondering what will happen.

[DriftnSmokn]

So who is all signed up "officially" for the run at NCDA?

[Raziel]

Im signed up.

[Pepperoni]

So who is all signed up "officially" for the run at NCDA?

:wavey: Im signed up

[kazuo]

So who is all signed up "officially" for the run at NCDA?

Scroll back a couple pages in the thread. :P

[Var]

anthony 240:: how recent are those pics? i was under the impression the infield was under consrtuction.. and that wall scares me. 2 ppl that i know of crashed into the wall recently.

[anthony240]

pics are as of saturday, april 10. I don't think they will pave the center, because that's where the demolition derby takes place, and is their main attraction. so I don't know where exactly the drift course will be. NCDA is going out there on May1st to check it out, we could probably know by then.

[Pepperoni]

Is it true that theres going to be a small demo on may 1st? Theres another event going on that day, so i think it will be short if there is one. Can anyone confirm this?

[Blues13]

so.... is there any way to still get in on this event?

[DriftnSmokn]

Nope, I don't think so...If i remember, there was only 1 spot left. Unfortunately it's limited to only about 60 drivers.

[Drift101]

hmm.... i wonder if you can forfeit any spots and get your money back...... I'm signed up, but I'm thinking of backin out on this one.......

[Raziel]

hmm.... i wonder if you can forfeit any spots and get your money back...... I'm signed up, but I'm thinking of backin out on this one.......

you could sell your spot to someone who wants in.

[mazdized]

hmm.... i wonder if you can forfeit any spots and get your money back...... I'm signed up, but I'm thinking of backin out on this one.......
If you want to back out please post on NCDA's forum. There are 5 people on the waiting list right now.

Todd

[dct223]

Too lazy to see who needed some steels... but yea ill have 4 steels i gotta get rid of

[jaae86]

Im in. See ya all there!

[balmo]

a couple of weeks lefts, still have no tires =(

[Toahk]

Anyone have a large helmet I can borrow for the event? I dont wanna buy one, im poor right now.

[kazuo]

Shoulda thought of that BEFORE you signed up...

Anyway, the track doesn't rent helmets, so you better hope you can dig one up.. I don't have one myself (which is why I organized a group buy)... if you want in, now is the time.

Good luck with the helmet thing tho dude... ask speeddreamz, he may have one for you

[Pepperoni]

For those of you participating in the event...how many tires are you taking? Im not sure what to expect, since it's an all day event.

[rps13sh]

id take atleast another full set.

[Heartwork]

whats the latest to back out if i already signed up?
it seems i may or may not make it now due to some family issues going on at the moment....i'll be able to know within the middle of that week

also hows the track situation going on?
the latest i heard as of 5-6-04 is that the track still isnt repaved and the inner wall is still there and realllllly close to the layout

[Var]

i didnt know they could move that wall. That would be pretty sweet though.

[mooboy]

I hope they finish fixing everything.