There are still spots open for the NASA high performance Driver education on the Mid Ohio April 4,5,6. I will be there on the 4th and 5th. Hope to see a lot of Z's out there!!

www.nasaproracing.com

 

You'll see me there, as well as commasense and I believe one other person besides you SunsetZ.

 

We might be there!

 

Since this is being held in conjunction with a racing event, how much track time are we actually going to have?

 

I asked that on another post and was told at least three sessions of 20 minutes each. Enough time to wear you out is what I was told.

 

I don't know if you all are aware, but NASA is running the Pro course that weekend instead of the Club course. The only difference is that the Pro course bypasses the chicane, thus allowing you to take a lot more speed into the Keyhole...

 

That works for me. What kind of speed do you think we will be able to get our Z's up to with that layout?

 

I don't know, I've never driven Mid-Ohio... from what I've learned of Mid-Ohio, you brake really late going into the Keyhole since it's slightly uphill... I'm guessing we'd max out 4th gear pretty easily before entering T2.

 

I'm going to be in Columbus ohio during the weekend of this Track Day. Is there any way to come to the track to watch the event or is just for participants? I won't have my Z there I'm fling out.

 

Spectators are welcome and there is no charge. The track is in Lexington, OH just north of Columbus.

 

The entry to the keyhole isn't the fastest point on the track. Top speed is at the end of the back straight, heading downhill after you come out of the keyhole, and just before you brake for the turn marked 4 on the map below. (There are several different numbering schemes for the turns at Mid Ohio, based on whether the chicane Hedonist mentioned is in or out.)

The Champ cars get up to 188 mph at that point. Our Zs will be slightly slower than that.

The track's Web site has a video of a lap around the course (with the chicane) here. (For some reason the driver left his radio on while driving!)

I'm looking forward to seeing you guys and running the track again. Dwnshft: it'll be great if you can be there! Will you be running the race 350Z?

 

Here's a more detailed map of the track.

 

Yes we will running our 350Z race car. We will be testing some of our new suspension pcs and some new power bits.

 

Latest word from the organizer is three sessions of 30 minutes each, not 20, and he adds, "Might be more."

See you there.

 

SWEEEEET!!!!!!

 

Yeah, Lawrence told me they were shooting for 30 minute sessions.

 

We are hoping to have a couple of sets of our sway bars there for sale. If anyone is interested.
Cheers
BJ