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I wanted to start up a thread about Gridlife 2018 and the Trackbattle series. I wanted to know what EvoM members are planning on attending and in what classes. I'm registered for Track Modified Round 1 at Mid Ohio. I wasn't able to snag a ticket for the Midwest Festival. Was anyone else shocked at how fast HPDE and Trackbattle tickets sold? Anyone here snag one for Midwest?
Car wise, I've got a very mild Track Mod car, but it's still the correct class due do to suspension adjustments and missing rear seat. Mostly I want clear track to do my best and get the experience of Time Attack. I know I can't be competitive, especially at 320whp, but I can compete with myself.
I'm not too shocked at how fast they sold. Last year the spectator early bird tickets sold out in 45 mins. Unfortunately I was pretty distracted this week and didn't remember to buy a ticket so I'm going to be banking on someone not being able to make it and selling theirs.
I don't think I'll be doing time attack this year as I still want to get more seat time in the car before I start competing so I'll be looking for an HPDE pass. If I can get a ticket I'll be bringing my car, an 04 8, gutted, caged, little bit of aero, 275 RC1 slicks, built bottom end, CBRD 3B turbo, Ohlins flags, bunch o Whiteline bushings, other bolt on stuff etc.
I ran Track Modified RWD in my turbo S2000 last season at Mid Ohio, Midwest Festival, and South Festival. I plan to run the new Evo in Street Modified AWD on 255 RE71Rs at South Festival. I still might show up for Midwest Festival as well.
i'll be going to the autobahn south one - if tickets don't get fully sold out. normally autoxing in the midwest, prob going to pick up some 255s on evo x wheels to be legal for the hpde class
I won unlimited the first year they did the south one, but I wasn't too impressed with the crowd or format compared to other events. If everyone decides to show up I may come out again.
I'm not too shocked at how fast they sold. Last year the spectator early bird tickets sold out in 45 mins. Unfortunately I was pretty distracted this week and didn't remember to buy a ticket so I'm going to be banking on someone not being able to make it and selling theirs.
I don't think I'll be doing time attack this year as I still want to get more seat time in the car before I start competing so I'll be looking for an HPDE pass. If I can get a ticket I'll be bringing my car, an 04 8, gutted, caged, little bit of aero, 275 RC1 slicks, built bottom end, CBRD 3B turbo, Ohlins flags, bunch o Whiteline bushings, other bolt on stuff etc.
I won unlimited the first year they did the south one, but I wasn't too impressed with the crowd or format compared to other events. If everyone decides to show up I may come out again.
I'm trying to convince my old man to lend me his truck for a few months so I've got a tow rig for most of the season. If that works out then I plan to swing down to GA for south. Would definitely be cool if there was a crowd of evos.
Originally Posted by jedibow
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Hahaha. I'm trying to make it to 4 track days between the middle of April and the beginning of June. It's gonna be hectic for sure.
I won unlimited the first year they did the south one, but I wasn't too impressed with the crowd or format compared to other events. If everyone decides to show up I may come out again.
I call them parties to break up the more seriousness of NASA. Let's hang out at Gridlife South and have a good time. I'm hoping I have a shot to win Street Mod AWD. My least favorite part of their rules is that to run Hoosiers you have to be in unlimited and technically to be in unlimited you have to have a full cage.
I call them parties to break up the more seriousness of NASA. Let's hang out at Gridlife South and have a good time. I'm hoping I have a shot to win Street Mod AWD. My least favorite part of their rules is that to run Hoosiers you have to be in unlimited and technically to be in unlimited you have to have a full cage.
Limited class treadwear got bumped down to 80 for 2018 so Hankook TDs are legal this year. Still not the same as ho hos but still better than a street tire or r comps.
Also, I think they're a bit loose on what they classify as a full cage. Been a few months since I've been through the rulebook though.
Limited class treadwear got bumped down to 80 for 2018 so Hankook TDs are legal this year. Still not the same as ho hos but still better than a street tire or r comps.
Also, I think they're a bit loose on what they classify as a full cage. Been a few months since I've been through the rulebook though.
I believe it got bumped down to 80TW for GTA Limited class but not the equivalent Gridlife Track Modified class. I used both RC1s and NT01s at 100TW and they both suck compared to some of the 200TW options. I've never run on a TD, but I have lots of time on Toyo RRs and Hoosier A7/R7s.
I believe it got bumped down to 80TW for GTA Limited class but not the equivalent Gridlife Track Modified class. I used both RC1s and NT01s at 100TW and they both suck compared to some of the 200TW options. I've never run on a TD, but I have lots of time on Toyo RRs and Hoosier A7/R7s.
Ah, yea I forgot GL doesn't use GTA classes, although they are pretty similar. My only experience is with RC1s and Bridgestone S04pp on track. It seems like the RE71 is the go to for TA but gets greasy after a couple of laps. I don't have budget for more than one set of tires right now so I'll be riding out my RC1s until they're toast. From there I'll either get NT01s or TDs.
Last edited by Ayoustin; Jan 23, 2018 at 03:21 PM.
i'm debating between 245/40-18 RS4s and RT615K+ in the same size - the RT615K+'s are much cheaper, but will they last me 6 track days? That's about roughly how many I'm expecting to do this year, hoping they will last me the whole season. I'm doing HPDE's, not racing, I'm not fast
i'm debating between 245/40-18 RS4s and RT615K+ in the same size - the RT615K+'s are much cheaper, but will they last me 6 track days? That's about roughly how many I'm expecting to do this year, hoping they will last me the whole season. I'm doing HPDE's, not racing, I'm not fast
I had RS3v2s on and old car and loved them, although that was only autox but I've heard they're good track tires and I've also heard the RS4 was an improvement.
Jan 20, 2018, 07:46 AM
