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Old 07-29-2003, 07:56 AM
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Exclamation ATTN: D/FW Showboaters and Ricers... come learn how to drive your car.

I'm posting this on behalf of Steve Harrison, VP of ZCOT. We need to round up 8 more people to make this one-day event happen.

Saturday August 9th I'm working on organizing a focus day at Motorsports Ranch. This involves track time and classroom time. Should be a fun way to work on some skills and learn the track.

Cost is $95. Please let me know if you are interested.

-Steve


If interested AND you can attend, send an e-mail to Steve ASAP at: zweebach@yahoo.com. Understand that if it's your first time on the track and as this is only a one-day event, you will not be destroying brakes on the car. New pads wouldn't hurt at all though.
Old 07-29-2003, 07:54 PM
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Man, I really want to go to this, but so much going on that day. Do you have any idea how long the day lasts?
Old 07-30-2003, 07:37 AM
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Originally posted by aggie300zx
Man, I really want to go to this, but so much going on that day. Do you have any idea how long the day lasts?
Scott,

It's an all day event, usually an 8 to 5 affair. With only 20 cars allowed in, you're sure to get some serious track time and valuable instruction. But, if we can't get the number of people together, it won't happen.
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The event lasts from 1pm until about 6:30pm.
This gets you instruction and about 1.5 hrs of track time.
Old 07-31-2003, 05:48 PM
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Do we enough people, is it a go?
Old 08-01-2003, 02:18 PM
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dammitall...this probably doesn't help you guys at all, but I would give anything to get this pushed out 1 or 2 weeks...or anytime after August as well. I would definately pony up a hundred bucks for that.
Old 08-01-2003, 04:23 PM
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damn, if i had tires, id be there ...
Old 08-01-2003, 09:10 PM
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Grrrr - finally got my z, but I've got a going away party i have to go to and a freind is coming into town that evening (about 4 pm). I really want to get on the track with my new baby too
Old 08-02-2003, 06:42 PM
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Got an email that the event is a go. We have the minimum number of cars.
Old 08-15-2003, 07:36 AM
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Default Bump! Trying for this Sunday

We are trying to get a few more people for this Sunday, the 17th.

Please email zweebach if anyone is interested.
Old 08-15-2003, 08:19 AM
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Is this the same event as the TMS thread here in Texas forums??
Both in DFW on Sunday...we need to let our powers combine...I hope it is the same event.

BTW, where can I go to pick up a cheap helmet and gloves?
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Bump. I wish this were closer to PA/NJ. I'd be there in a heartbeat. To those of you who are not sure if you want to attend or not...take it from me, it is the most fun you can have in your car (I mean it!). After your first event, you'll wonder why you haven't been doing this since you got your license.
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Originally posted by gooters
Is this the same event as the TMS thread here in Texas forums??
Both in DFW on Sunday...we need to let our powers combine...I hope it is the same event.

BTW, where can I go to pick up a cheap helmet and gloves?
NOT the same event. This is a road course drivers event at MOTORSPORTS RANCH sponsored by the Z Club of Texas. Safe roadcourse fun. No barriers or armco! Learn to drive your sportscar with instruction from private driving instructors. If interested, email zweebach ASAP!

Helmets can be rented at MSR track for $10 for this event. If you want to buy, then Racers Store in Arlington on Cooper, or Bobby Archer Motorsports in FW, or Smileys in Mesquite can supply you. "Cheap"? How much is your noggin worth to you personally?!!? SA2000 or SA95 is required, I believe.
Old 08-15-2003, 02:48 PM
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I just emailed Steve...if the Motorsports Ranch ZCOT event is this Sunday then I'm definetly game.

Just need all of the details.

Scott G
Old 08-15-2003, 03:52 PM
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Originally posted by ChinaClipper
Helmets can be rented at MSR track for $10 for this event. If you want to buy, then Racers Store in Arlington on Cooper, or Bobby Archer Motorsports in FW, or Smileys in Mesquite can supply you. "Cheap"? How much is your noggin worth to you personally?!!? SA2000 or SA95 is required, I believe.
I bought my matching "Chrome Silver" Snell M2000 Bieffe RT Street helmet for around $90. They didn't have Silverstone so Droidekaus had to settle of boring flat black.

Michael.
Old 08-20-2003, 10:01 AM
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Thumbs up We had a BLAST!

For those who went, does this look familiar?
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Old 08-20-2003, 10:05 AM
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Ahhh the memories...."Now close that gap!"

Old 08-20-2003, 10:17 AM
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I'll HAVE to make the next one! It looks like a blast.
Old 08-20-2003, 11:30 AM
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me 2 me 2!!! Just try tostart the thread as early as possible and you are guarantees to have one more CS novice inthe crowd!
Old 08-20-2003, 02:12 PM
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check out www.thedriversedge.net for more driving events

the next one will be at Motorsports Ranch in September, then its on to Texas World Speedway in College Station in October.

PeteH


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