As I mentioned before, if we are able to get this going, and anyone is willing to drive down to the Springs, my garage is open on 1 Feb (the Friday prior to the event). I've got pretty much any tool necessary, and willing to help do pretty much any work (although no engine block pulling!)

Dave

 

what happens if this thing gets snowed out? moved to a new date or will it be cancelled for good?

 

Ooh! I'm sure Jen would love a bunch of engines & transmissions in the front yard!!!

 

Over the past 24 hours, I've received calls, PMs and outright pleas to keep this HPDC going. Mostly from the guys who've done it before- what a vote of confidence! It looks (mostly) successful, here's the new entry list:

1. Dave90TT (confirmed)
2. tsabrale (confirmed)
3. Zrealsoon (confirmed)
4. 350ZMPH (confirmed)
5. funkymonkey1111 (confirmed)
6. Spivey (confirmed)
7. Wes (confirmed)
8. ColoradoClark (confirmed)
9. Amarao (confirmed)

So that's three who'll be auditing the course and six newbies as of Sunday morning. I'm going to take a leap of faith and say we're going to get the tenth SOON. Those who've indicated they are going, but have not confirmed. need to contact me ASAP (matt jonez, moe at speed image or sicko).

With the sort of passion this group has demonstrated, this HPDC looks like a GO!

 

As stated, we've got Sunday (2/3/08) as a backup date, but if we get snowed out for the weekend, I'll seek to get it rescheduled for the following Saturday (2/9).

 

yeah, might not go over very well...

 

We've got eleven confirmed!

1. Dave90TT (confirmed)
2. tsabrale (confirmed)
3. Zrealsoon (confirmed)
4. 350ZMPH (confirmed)
5. funkymonkey1111 (confirmed)
6. Spivey (confirmed)
7. Wes (confirmed)
8. ColoradoClark (confirmed)
9. Amarao (confirmed)
10. SpeedImage (confirmed)
11. Schizo (confirmed)

 

Awesome! This will turn out to be a great day!

 

Now that we've confirmed entries, I hope everyone will review the syllabus once again. It states each person will bring their own helmet to the event and ANY passengers who want to ride along will be required to sign the track waiver and wear a helmet as well. There's almost two weeks to get ready for this, so even if you don't have a helmet now, you have time to shop for one that fits. I recommend a open faced, SA-rated helmet for use in our airbag-equipped cars.

Please note each person is responsible for bringing a well-maintained and safe car to the event. That means checking and inspecting your ride before you get to the track! Dave 90TT has very generously offered to do a tech day at his house the day before the event (Feb 1st). Brakes are usually the limiting factor in how much fun you can have during the day, so don't neglect them. There are plenty of threads available on track prep for both the G and Z on this board, but feel free to post any questions you have here as well.

 

Ok, I checked up with Matt and apparently, his boss decided he hasn't worked at the dealership long enough to get time off. So ultimately, Matt will be a no show. But at least we have enough people to get this course going. I am looking forward to meeting up with everyone. I know I have met up with about half of this group. So, let's keep our finger crossed for good weather!

 

Thanks for the update on Matt. Tell him next time he should at least post up himself for regrets! Sorry you won't have anybody else to drive over with, but you can tell everybody on the Western slope what they missed!

 

Yeah, Matt's been pretty busy. In a weekend, he closed on his new house and bought new 2008 Titan in the same weekend. He definitely wanted to go, but at least this time, it won't happen. Apparently, he technically just started working at the local Nissan dealership here end of October, so he hasn't earned the right to take Saturdays off. There will be other times, but I will definitely try to drag him along to some of our events.

I look forward to letting everyone know what they missed. I know there are lots of Z's here, I just have to figure out how to get them together.

-Joe

 

Advance weather reports indicate that Pueblo is in for a stretch of good weather. 40's and 50's from this week into next. While weather (and the forcasts) are changable, it's promising:

http://www.weather.com/outlook/recre...opnav_outdoors

 

Looking good for Vail and Denver as well, since I need to make it through Vail Pass. Partly cloudly on the day before I drive up. Hopefully, this holds out.

 

Joe- the last HPDE we had one participant coming fron New Mexico. Looks like this time, you'll win the award for distance traveled! I hope the trip to and from the Western Slope is an easy one for you.

 

dave,

i need directions to this place. thanks

 

Which place? Pueblo? Here's there website Track address is 3733 N Pueblo Blvd, Pueblo CO 81008, just googlemaps it.

Easiest way, though is to take I-25 to Pueblo, and get off on Hiway 50 going west. You'll see the signs for it.

 

Woot! After looking over the map, I realized I can also take Hwy50 all the way down. The distance is shorter, but so is the speed limit. As long as there isn't a lot of snow on either path, I will make it. Because I have to work most of next week, my tech day will have to be this weekend.

 

I'd love to offer up my garage this weekend, but I will be working both days (and going to the NASA RM Awards Banquest at D&B's in Denver on Saturday night)

 

Be careful on the stetch of Rt. 50 down from Canyon City to Pueblo. I've traveled it several times and the canyon it runs through has many sections where an inviting curve (in the sunshine) has a portion in the shade with icy patches! I'm sure there are several other areas like this on the way down, so take it easy!

I assume you're doing your own tech this weekend...