We NEED to see more Z owners use their Z's as God intended, sooooooo, I'm posting again some of the events I've found. There will surely be more, so feel free to add.

Mark your calenders, beef up your brakes, and find out what a Z can do!

2004 HPDE SCHEDULE

DATE/DATES DAY TRACK CLUB NOTES

APRIL 2+3+4 FRI-SUN MID-OHIO NASA
4/17+18 SAT+SUN ARLINGTON PARK MAZDA REV-IT-UP
4/17+18 SAT+SUN PUTMAN PARK BMWCCA
4/17 SATURDAY GINGERMAN SPEEDTRIALUSA
5/1+2 SAT+SUN ROAD AMERICA BMWCCA
5/5 WEDNESDAY BLACKHAWK PCA-CHICAGO
5/12 WEDNESDAY BLACKHAWK PCA-CHICAGO NOVICE ONLY
5/14-15-16 FRI+SAT+SUN BRAINARD BMWCCA
5/17 MONDAY BLACKHAWK LOTUS CORPS
MAY 28-30 FRI-SUN? ROAD AMERICA PCA-CHICAGO
6/11 FRIDAY BLACKHAWK PCA-CHICAGO
6/19+20 SAT+SUN GINGERMAN BMWCCA
6/21 MONDAY PUTMAN PARK STALLS
7/9 or 7/16 GINGERMAN SPEEDTRIALUSA TENTATIVE
7/23 FRIDAY BLACKHAWK PCA-CHICAGO
AUGUST 7-8 SAT+SUN GINGERMAN PCA-CHICAGO
8/18 WEDNESDAY BLACKHAWK PCA-CHICAGO
9/3 FRI-SUN? ROAD AMERICA PCA-CHICAGO
9/11+12 SAT+SUN GRATTAN BMWCCA
9/15 WEDNESDAY BLACKHAWK PCA-CHICAGO
9/25 SATURDAY BLACKHAWK SALT CREEK SCC
9/25 SATURDAY GINGERMAN SPEEDTRIALUSA TENTATIVE
10/2+3 SAT+SUN BRAINARD BMWCCA
10/2+3 SAT+SUN BLACKHAWK PCA-CHICAGO OCTOBERFEST
10/9+10 SAT+SUN ROAD AMERICA CAROC
10/12 SATURDAY??? GINGERMAN SPEEDTRIALUSA TENTATIVE

 

are those PCA events members only?

 

No, not at Blackhawk. I think Road America is for Porsches only, as it sells out early.

Call the event chairman, and beg........

Hey, it worked for me.

Go to the PCA Chicago web site:

www.pca-chicago.org

Read it all..... ...then call Dan Gallagher.

Good luck.

 

great i'll try that. which events did you sign up?

 

Well, I've paid for Mid-Ohio 4/2-3-4, and Blackhawk with Lotus Corps 5/17......And the Mazda Rev-It-Up at Arlington Park for grins & giggles!

When I get my PCA #, I'll sign up for Blackhawk 5/5, then probably 6/11.

6 track days, and it won't even be Summer!

I've heard great things about VIR, soooooooo, I may do a weeklong vacation out east in July or August.

 

hey i signed up for the mazda one too! i guess i'll see you there hehe

 

Hey, don't forget the S2000 Club event at Mid-Ohio on April 23

Forum Link is here My350Z Notice

Event Link is here
Mid-Ohio Track Day

 

LaterApex, thanks for inviting "the competition" to share the track with your club!
I'll add it to the list.

I doubt I'll be going back to Mid-Ohio so soon, but you never know. Remember, you guys would be welcome at the Lotus Corps event at Blackhawk 5/17.

BTW.....I remember King Motorsports back when I helped Dennis Duncan with his GT4(?) Lotus Cortina.......mid 80's?

 

I just sent a message over to Sanj for an application and just got it by reply mail. You may see me there.

Dennis was the guy that was a motorcycle mechanic too, right? I think I ran with Dennis up at Road America twice.

He's running a Mustang track car now. He was at both of the April events run by Midwest F-Body Association.

I think that he was a little suprised at how an S2000 could run up there. After we blew down the front and I got some good room on him from 3 to 5 he laughed his butt off when I spun it coming out of 5. He pointed down the track as he went by as if to show me the proper direction.

Nice guy. We had a lot of laughs in the paddock after my foul-up in 5. That was fun.

BTW, we already have one 350z committed to run and would like to have a lot more. These cars are so much fun to run together on the track that we ought to do a lot more of this "sharing" stuff.

 

guys, any advice for first timer to the track? Any prior preparations recommended??? Thanks!!!

 

my car is all stock by the way

 

Here's an idea of "starter" costs.

Motul, ATE super blue or some other form of racing brake fluid @ $14 quart.

Speed Bleeders @ $37 set. This makes changing the brake fluid (something you need to do often when tracking) easier. www.Speedbleeder.com
Caution, do not over tighten when installing and inspect closesly to ensure everything's leak proof when done.

Racing brake pads @ $220-300 for all. You may not want to get a set of dedicated pads. Hawk, Carbotech, Pagid, Cobalt Friction, Axxis, Performance Friction should all have pads that fit. Talk to someone like Andie Linn at Cobalt Friction for good advice for your needs.

SA2000 driving helmet @ $200-340. I suggest that you get a full-faced helmet. I hate them but I use it.

Get a fresh oil filter and a fresh oil change before tracking, say $40. You may want to upgrade to a thicker oil for the day. I move from 10W-30 to 15W-50 for track events.

You'll find some other suggestions at the web site for things like cloths with natural fiber and the like.

 

my eyes rolling with $$$ now

how many quarts of brake fluids will i need?

will i need to change brake fluids during that track day?

i just changed my oil like a 100 miles ago and figure i wont put more than 1000 miles until the track day, still should it be changed before? how bout after?

Helmet i got SA95, i think :~

( $ $ )
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any recommendation where to buy the brake fluids? thx again

 

I'm not sure where you are in Wisconsin but Pegasus near Milwaukee will surely have it. King Motorsports in Sullivan will surely have it. You can call around to NAPA, Auto Zone and others to have them bring it in for you but there are lots of places on-line to order. Tell them that you are looking for Motul RBF, Castrol SRF, ATE Super Blue or AP Racing fluid. King Motorsports is one (www.kingmotorsports.com) and they stock Pagid and Hawk pads. I believe Cobalt has their own line and Hawk and all of the fluids too.

You should flush your system out. So, you should check the specifications on your vehicle to see what volume of brake fluid is specified. Buy that volume for the flush and at least one liter extra for a bleed or two at the track. You probably will not need to do a bleed but having a safety valve may save the day if you do.

 

found a good price on ATE brake fluid

http://www.empire1.net/racing/neonra...ke_fluid.shtml

thought i would share

Whats your opinion on Hawk HP PLUS pads?

 

What the King Said.

Some have changed their Z's with as little as 1 bottle, but for a full flush, think 1 1/2 - 2, with a 3rd as a spare incase you let the master go empty.............don't ask how I know! You'll need to flush again before your next event, so a spare won't hurt. You shouldn't need to do any bleeding at the Track.......IF you did it right. I never needed to.

The speed bleeder might come in handy. I've been able to drag friends over to help. I STILL like the old fashioned way best.

BTW.....pick up a roll of clear hose that fits over the bleeder nipple(sorry VQ) at Home Depot. Much neater.

If you're coming to the Lotus Corps event, they only require a SA90 helmet. Unless you've babied your helmet, I'd suggest a new one. I got my Bell Sport 3 from Pegasus.