I went to my first hpde at Barber Motorsport Park in B'ham this past weekend. I had a blast, to say the least. Here is a quick video of 1 lap. My mount works much better when there aren't two huge helmets blocking the view. I'm getting a windshield mount before the next track day. I'm addicted. Everyone should try one of these events, it is a good time with great people.

Oh, click widescreen on the size selector, or the video looks funny. Link:

http://media.putfile.com/barbers1lap

 

very cool, i was out there the weekend before watching the pboc event. i wish i would have know u were out there i would have come and watch. let me know next time u go.


jason

 

That's too funny. I had an issue getting in to the pboc event. I had an invitation to come out from RnR Racing, and the event coordinator wouldn't allow the guard to let me in. I was not amused, to say the least. I talked to the pboc president the next week, he apologized, but it was not pboc's fault, just typical b.e.t./zoom attitude.

 

Nice vid, what do all the initials mean?

 

high performance driver education. It allows normal folks to bring their cars to a track and get some time to drive them in a way that isn't safe or legal on the street. It's a controlled environment, very safe is the emphasis. You also get some valuable feedback on your driving technique from an instructor if you want it, allowing you to take advantage of you and your car's potential. It's not racing, and there are rules for passing, etc.

 

jason at rnr invited me too, so my girlfriend and myself went out there. it took us 25 minutes to get in. finally he asked me the name of the driver and i told him a guy that raaces out there that is a family friend and he let me in, what time did you get there? i got there around 9am.


jason


ps .. i wish you could have made it in, it was a blast, a ton of cool cars. rnr i belive came in 2nd.

 

looked like fun

 

I was just on the HPDE site and saw the requirements and saw this one "Membership in NASA or a NASA sanctioned club". How do I enroll in the NASA club and do I have to pay. I really want to go to a track but have no idea how this works. Sorry for jacking your thread.

 

Cool stuff bro!!!!!! So are you using my old Advans in this vid???? If so it's good to know they are in good use!!!!!

 

 

NASA is $40/year but you get a subscription to Grassroots Motorsports so it isnt too bad. NASA is just one of the many organizations that host these events though. Try posting in your regional forum to find out about track days in your area. Also, search, read, and post in the Motorsports section if you want more info.