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ZodiacSR · 05-21-2007, 02:32 PM

Who's going to the NASA event on June 9th and 10th at Buttonwillow? Saturday or Sunday?

I expect to see the following people there, LOL

Mehsilvia
SNC240SX
n2motorsports

Anyone else going?

SNC240SX · 05-22-2007, 12:52 AM

I will of course be there but i guess i dont need to say that since im already on your list lol. Hopefully the VW and that RX7 from willow springs will be taking a pass on this track day!

ZodiacSR · 05-22-2007, 09:04 AM

Don't forget that red mini cooper too!!

SNC240SX · 05-22-2007, 06:21 PM

Oh yes him too.

n2motorsports · 05-22-2007, 08:46 PM

ZodiacSR: i dunno, im kind of tired of your stock coupe w/ a/c and full interior making me look bad out there...lol.

if i do go, it'll probably be on a saturday; last track day nearly killed me...i'll need a full day to recover.

mehsilvia · 05-23-2007, 08:49 AM

Shit. Its just a few weeks away. I for some reason thought it was a month out and thought i had a break.

You guys wouldnt believe the day i had yesterday. I spent the entire day with NASA up at Streets of Willow for an invite-only Advanced Drivers Clinic.

Two run groups, the HPDE group was 12 cars and the Race group had 7. Each of us got transponders and a few were lucky enough to get QDATA GPS units with full track-map data aquisition. Each of us also received an assigned NASA instructor (some shared) that either critiqued your work at the corners or while in your passenger seat. Mad Dog-Mike was my instructor and i let him take the wheel for half a session. He was impressed with the setup, handling, braking, and acceleration and my car was the talk of the instructors. I have now promised a few ride-alongs at the next buttonwillow event.

The day was fucking AWESOME! 80degrees and basicaly on track every 30min for a 30min session.

It was like 4 1/2hrs of track time in one day

I drove the shit out of meh silvia

ZodiacSR · 05-23-2007, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n2motorsports

ZodiacSR: i dunno, im kind of tired of your stock coupe w/ a/c and full interior making me look bad out there...lol.

if i do go, it'll probably be on a saturday; last track day nearly killed me...i'll need a full day to recover.

n2motorsports, I'm only going on Saturday and I think the rest of the guys will be too. So come out with us on Saturday and you can rest up on Sunday. Make sure you get some sleep the night before this time, your the one with the longest drive out of all of us!

I don't know what your talking about, I was getting my ass handed to me on the track, LOL! Hopefully you don't run into any bad luck at this event. Heres a short vid of me trying to survive from that event:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPMvmLlrN04

Mehsilvia, I'm not suprised at the Instructors reactions to your car. The setup on it looks good especially on track! Lucky guy with the private event invites!! So I'll be expecting to see you on Sat!! SNC240SX and I will be in HPDE3 class with you!

SNC240SX · 05-23-2007, 05:59 PM

I got an invite to that event too. Thats cool that you went and your car was performing at its top shape!

So is everyone just gonna drive out there and drive back?
Anyone getting a hotel room?
Im only gonna go on saturday since i have finals on monday i figure i should study at least a little bit.lol.

MomentumGT · 05-23-2007, 06:12 PM

Count us in.

-Jon

mehsilvia · 05-29-2007, 04:24 PM

Alright, registered this past weekend for Saturday.

So who do we have confirmed. So we can plan a Zilvia-pit area again.

mehsilvia
SNC240SX
ZodiacSR
n2motorsports?
MomentumGT? +1?

RedSVTFlareside · 05-30-2007, 12:09 PM

wish I could make it. It would be a nice change from my local tracks, but California is a long way to drive.

mehsilvia · 05-30-2007, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedSVTFlareside

wish I could make it. It would be a nice change from my local tracks, but California is a long way to drive.

oh, thats OK. Im kind of tired of all these damn S13's anyway

ZodiacSR · 05-31-2007, 05:18 PM

I'm registered for Saturday! Did all you other guys in HPDE3 get transponders?

Mehsilvia, hahahaha.. always the only S14 out there..

SNC240SX, I'm not too sure about lodgings yet.

n2motorsports, you better be there!

momentumGT, looking forward to talking to you guys again!

Nikeboy355 · 06-02-2007, 01:15 AM

My car is down until I get the new motor in... Count me in next time though...

SNC240SX · 06-02-2007, 02:28 AM

I didnt get the transpoder cause i figure since it will be my first time on the track ill be to slow for it to matter.lol.

And about lodging i think im just can suck it up and drive there and back on the same day.

ZodiacSR · 06-02-2007, 11:39 AM

Nikeboy355, did you get your motor to start last night?

SNC240SX, I have a bday party to go to Friday night, so it really depends how fast I can eat and run whether or not I get a room, LOL.

MomentumGT · 06-03-2007, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZodiacSR

I'm registered for Saturday! Did all you other guys in HPDE3 get transponders?

Mehsilvia, hahahaha.. always the only S14 out there..

SNC240SX, I'm not too sure about lodgings yet.

n2motorsports, you better be there!

momentumGT, looking forward to talking to you guys again!

Most definitely! My two brothers Ian and Von will be there on Sat. and I will be cruising up on Sunday. Hope some of you guys registered for both days.

-Jon

n2motorsports · 06-04-2007, 12:25 PM

sorry, I will not be able to come out and play.

everyone have fun and be safe.

SNC240SX · 06-06-2007, 11:34 PM

I just got the email!! Im pumped!

ZodiacSR · 06-07-2007, 10:23 AM

I got the email confirmation too!! Wheres everyone pitting at?

mehsilvia · 06-07-2007, 12:15 PM

Anyone got a map, so we can agree on somewhere to "reserve"? That way first there can spread their shit everywhere to make room for all of us.
Im gonna look and see if i can find one myself.

mehsilvia · 06-07-2007, 12:41 PM

Something i threw together, circled in RED is where i generaly PIT (and usualy all thats available) when i get there early. Thoughts?

ZodiacSR · 06-07-2007, 04:43 PM

Wow, thats all thats left when you get there? How about the grass area's to the left and right of the cafeteria?

mehsilvia · 06-07-2007, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZodiacSR

Wow, thats all thats left when you get there? How about the grass area's to the left and right of the cafeteria?

Well considering you cant park on the grass

those two areas fill up quick with the NASA instructors, plus they dont always allow parking around there so they can setup the impound lot (for tech and stuff). Place gets crazy, Buttonwillow is a popular one and the big dogs come out to play (big f'ing trailers).
Since ive got the trailer, ill drive the whole damn place to see if one or a few of you are already there. If i manage to get there first, ill be sure to park my big bitch across a few spots to reserve a Zilvia section.

This is gonna be awesome. So is everyone going in group 3?

SNC240SX · 06-07-2007, 06:20 PM

Yes im going in group 3 and i think Jon is also. And as for pitting ill let you guys decide everything since ive never been to Buttonwillow.
Also on the map wheres the entrance?

ZodiacSR · 06-07-2007, 07:12 PM

Mehsilvia's map is a larger version of the center area of this map. This is the configuration we'll be driving, but counter clockwise. See where it says the drag strip by star mazda turn at the bottom right, that drag strip is the entrance lane from the street.

Yup yup, HPDE3 for me! Admin called me just right now too! "Hey, aren't you suppose to be in HPDE2 since you were in HPDE1 last time?" PUahahahaha...! I replied that John Matthews said I could! Right Sam?? You were there! LOL!!

SNC240SX · 06-07-2007, 08:02 PM

Haha thats awesome. Yes its true the big man himself gave you the green light!

MomentumGT · 06-08-2007, 09:01 PM

Sorry guys I won't be there this weekend. My bro Ian went today for the practice day session and threw a rod, now there is a nasty knock

but I know my buddies Jeremy and Joey will be there to take photos and cover the event. Drive safe.

-Jon

mehsilvia · 06-08-2007, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MomentumGT

Sorry guys I won't be there this weekend. My bro Ian went today for the practice day session and threw a rod, now there is a nasty knock

but I know my buddies Jeremy and Joey will be there to take photos and cover the event. Drive safe.

-Jon

Damn, and on practice day. That really sucks. Next time for sure.

And is Jeremy one of the guys thats taking pics for HiRevOnline? If so, cool guy. We met him last time at WSIR.

Again, sorry to hear about the rod.

- Chris

khmerguy618 · 06-09-2007, 12:02 AM

Shit i kinda want to stop by on my way to norcal.

05-21-2007, 02:32 PM	#1
ZodiacSR Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 130 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	NASA June 9/10 @ Buttonwillow Who's going to the NASA event on June 9th and 10th at Buttonwillow? Saturday or Sunday? I expect to see the following people there, LOL Mehsilvia SNC240SX n2motorsports Anyone else going?

05-22-2007, 12:52 AM	#2
SNC240SX Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: 京都 Posts: 577 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I will of course be there but i guess i dont need to say that since im already on your list lol. Hopefully the VW and that RX7 from willow springs will be taking a pass on this track day! __________________

05-22-2007, 06:21 PM	#4
SNC240SX Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: 京都 Posts: 577 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Oh yes him too. __________________

05-22-2007, 08:46 PM	#5
n2motorsports Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle and Socal Posts: 165 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ZodiacSR: i dunno, im kind of tired of your stock coupe w/ a/c and full interior making me look bad out there...lol. if i do go, it'll probably be on a saturday; last track day nearly killed me...i'll need a full day to recover. Last edited by n2motorsports; 05-23-2007 at 10:58 AM..

05-23-2007, 05:59 PM	#8
SNC240SX Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: 京都 Posts: 577 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I got an invite to that event too. Thats cool that you went and your car was performing at its top shape! So is everyone just gonna drive out there and drive back? Anyone getting a hotel room? Im only gonna go on saturday since i have finals on monday i figure i should study at least a little bit.lol. __________________

05-22-2007, 09:04 AM	#3
ZodiacSR Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 130 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Don't forget that red mini cooper too!!

05-23-2007, 08:49 AM	#6
mehsilvia Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Simi Valley, CA Age: 45 Posts: 2,642 Trader Rating: (39) Rides Gallery: mehsilvia Feedback Score: 39 reviews	Shit. Its just a few weeks away. I for some reason thought it was a month out and thought i had a break. You guys wouldnt believe the day i had yesterday. I spent the entire day with NASA up at Streets of Willow for an invite-only Advanced Drivers Clinic. Two run groups, the HPDE group was 12 cars and the Race group had 7. Each of us got transponders and a few were lucky enough to get QDATA GPS units with full track-map data aquisition. Each of us also received an assigned NASA instructor (some shared) that either critiqued your work at the corners or while in your passenger seat. Mad Dog-Mike was my instructor and i let him take the wheel for half a session. He was impressed with the setup, handling, braking, and acceleration and my car was the talk of the instructors. I have now promised a few ride-alongs at the next buttonwillow event. The day was fucking AWESOME! 80degrees and basicaly on track every 30min for a 30min session. It was like 4 1/2hrs of track time in one day I drove the shit out of meh silvia

05-23-2007, 06:12 PM	#9
MomentumGT Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Riverside/Perris CA Age: 42 Posts: 356 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Count us in. -Jon __________________ momentumgt.com - "building blocks of speed"

05-29-2007, 04:24 PM	#10
mehsilvia Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Simi Valley, CA Age: 45 Posts: 2,642 Trader Rating: (39) Rides Gallery: mehsilvia Feedback Score: 39 reviews	Alright, registered this past weekend for Saturday. So who do we have confirmed. So we can plan a Zilvia-pit area again. mehsilvia SNC240SX ZodiacSR n2motorsports? MomentumGT? +1?

05-30-2007, 12:09 PM	#11
RedSVTFlareside Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: OKC, OK Age: 39 Posts: 109 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	wish I could make it. It would be a nice change from my local tracks, but California is a long way to drive. __________________ - Ted

05-31-2007, 05:18 PM	#13
ZodiacSR Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 130 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I'm registered for Saturday! Did all you other guys in HPDE3 get transponders? Mehsilvia, hahahaha.. always the only S14 out there.. SNC240SX, I'm not too sure about lodgings yet. n2motorsports, you better be there! momentumGT, looking forward to talking to you guys again!

06-02-2007, 01:15 AM	#14
Nikeboy355 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 41 Posts: 734 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My car is down until I get the new motor in... Count me in next time though...

06-02-2007, 02:28 AM	#15
SNC240SX Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: 京都 Posts: 577 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I didnt get the transpoder cause i figure since it will be my first time on the track ill be to slow for it to matter.lol. And about lodging i think im just can suck it up and drive there and back on the same day. __________________

06-02-2007, 11:39 AM	#16
ZodiacSR Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 130 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Nikeboy355, did you get your motor to start last night? SNC240SX, I have a bday party to go to Friday night, so it really depends how fast I can eat and run whether or not I get a room, LOL.

06-04-2007, 12:25 PM	#18
n2motorsports Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle and Socal Posts: 165 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	sorry, I will not be able to come out and play. everyone have fun and be safe.

06-06-2007, 11:34 PM	#19
SNC240SX Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: 京都 Posts: 577 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just got the email!! Im pumped! __________________

06-07-2007, 10:23 AM	#20
ZodiacSR Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 130 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I got the email confirmation too!! Wheres everyone pitting at?

06-07-2007, 12:15 PM	#21
mehsilvia Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Simi Valley, CA Age: 45 Posts: 2,642 Trader Rating: (39) Rides Gallery: mehsilvia Feedback Score: 39 reviews	Anyone got a map, so we can agree on somewhere to "reserve"? That way first there can spread their shit everywhere to make room for all of us. Im gonna look and see if i can find one myself.

06-07-2007, 12:41 PM	#22
mehsilvia Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Simi Valley, CA Age: 45 Posts: 2,642 Trader Rating: (39) Rides Gallery: mehsilvia Feedback Score: 39 reviews	Something i threw together, circled in RED is where i generaly PIT (and usualy all thats available) when i get there early. Thoughts?

06-07-2007, 04:43 PM	#23
ZodiacSR Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 130 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Wow, thats all thats left when you get there? How about the grass area's to the left and right of the cafeteria?

06-07-2007, 06:20 PM	#25
SNC240SX Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: 京都 Posts: 577 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yes im going in group 3 and i think Jon is also. And as for pitting ill let you guys decide everything since ive never been to Buttonwillow. Also on the map wheres the entrance? __________________

06-07-2007, 07:12 PM	#26
ZodiacSR Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 130 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Mehsilvia's map is a larger version of the center area of this map. This is the configuration we'll be driving, but counter clockwise. See where it says the drag strip by star mazda turn at the bottom right, that drag strip is the entrance lane from the street. Yup yup, HPDE3 for me! Admin called me just right now too! "Hey, aren't you suppose to be in HPDE2 since you were in HPDE1 last time?" PUahahahaha...! I replied that John Matthews said I could! Right Sam?? You were there! LOL!!

06-07-2007, 08:02 PM	#27
SNC240SX Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: 京都 Posts: 577 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Haha thats awesome. Yes its true the big man himself gave you the green light! __________________

06-08-2007, 09:01 PM	#28
MomentumGT Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Riverside/Perris CA Age: 42 Posts: 356 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sorry guys I won't be there this weekend. My bro Ian went today for the practice day session and threw a rod, now there is a nasty knock but I know my buddies Jeremy and Joey will be there to take photos and cover the event. Drive safe. -Jon __________________ momentumgt.com - "building blocks of speed"

06-09-2007, 12:02 AM	#30
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