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Aug 22, 2003 | 05:05 AM

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MrBonus

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A bit off-topic, but is anybody interested in going to a HPDE at the Poconos Raceway on Sept 14th? It's organized by EMRA (www.emraracing.org). The cool thing about this event is that you get to do timed laps at the end of the day. From what I understand, you first drive 3 sessions, 20 minutes each with an instructor and then drive solo 4th session which is timed.

I was considering going up myself, so let me know if you're interested and we could go up together (3.5hrs drive).

How much is the cost? It sounds like it would be alot of fun.

Aug 22, 2003 | 06:14 AM

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How much is the cost? It sounds like it would be alot of fun.

It's $140 + $10 (if you don't have comp. license). It is cheaper than other track events, which typically range from $175-$220). You get about 80 minutes of driving per day, which if you figure cost/per minute works out more than half of what autocross cost ($1.8/min vs. $4/min). Not to mention that it is a lot more exciting & satisfying than a day spent autocrossing.

Aug 22, 2003 | 10:16 AM

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For those who have never been to Pocono, that track is very narrow and has a very rough surface that is hard on tires. Most people I know who have been on course there only go once.

But you usually do get to drive on one of the steep banked corners!

SC!