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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 06:52 AM
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Default AutoClub Track Day May 5th (day before Fontana Nissan meet)

As discussed in the Fontana Nissan meet thread, there is a Speedventures track day going on at AutoClub Speedway on the day before the Fontana Nissan meet. If a few Z folks are going, my plan was to drive up from SD on Saturday morning, track for the day, stay in the area that night and Fontana Nissan meet the next day.

Looking to see if anyone is actually signed up/signing up for the Speedventures track day. The track day would cost approximately $220 (gate fee, track fee and timer) if you have some track experience and a bit less for beginners (not sure the exact price, need to contact Speedventures).

Post up in this thread if you are planning on doing the track day...
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 07:01 AM
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As of now, i will be there. Will mention for the budget guys, the timing is $30 and not required. Will sign up on monday, my schedule should be firm by then.
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
As of now, i will be there. Will mention for the budget guys, the timing is $30 and not required. Will sign up on monday, my schedule should be firm by then.
Checked pricing and for people who have tracked before, looks like it is $190 for the track day, $20 for timing (not required) and $10 AutoClub gate fee (whether you are driving or watching).

Let me know when you register and we will see how many others sign up.
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 08:18 AM
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I'll show up to take pictures if there is a lot of z going to this.
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I'll show up to take pictures if there is a lot of z going to this.
Drive, then take pics between your sessions.
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I was also waiting to see who signed up before I did. I didn't realize it cost that much though.
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Originally Posted by WetDreamZZZ
I was also waiting to see who signed up before I did. I didn't realize it cost that much though.
AutoClub is always more expensive since I believe it costs more to rent the track than Willow or Buttonwillow.

Though, track is fun and can drive to it in morning (no hotel the night before).

Let us know if you are going to sign up.
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 06:38 PM
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Looks like i will be running that day with the SHART! I will bring a couple of tents so if you all want to park together we can!

Scott
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Originally Posted by Scott@fontananissan
Looks like i will be running that day with the SHART! I will bring a couple of tents so if you all want to park together we can!

Scott
Sweet!!
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Originally Posted by Scott@fontananissan
Looks like i will be running that day with the SHART! I will bring a couple of tents so if you all want to park together we can!

Scott
Great to hear! I will look for you guys when I arrive.
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Very interested, never done a track day before. Trying to decide between this and the one at Willow on the same day....its farther away, but cheaper.
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From Speedventures

Spoke to Aaron about this. We can offer that event for $170 for Saturday. Have people put "350z discount" in the comments field and I'll adjust the price before they're charged. This deal does not apply to drivers in the White (beginners) Group since they're already getting a discounted price. We could do a deeper discount on Sunday because there's still tons of room that day but of course, that's the day of the meet.


Originally Posted by SemperZ
Very interested, never done a track day before. Trying to decide between this and the one at Willow on the same day....its farther away, but cheaper.
Both are great events, but you will learn more at Autoclub. Big Willow is fun but.......there are some really high speed sections that are easy to lose control of your car.

Also, if you come out to SpeedVentures i will gladly volunteer a session of my time to help you out.

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Originally Posted by SemperZ
Very interested, never done a track day before. Trying to decide between this and the one at Willow on the same day....its farther away, but cheaper.
As mentioned, beginners at AutoClub pay a bit less and it is less of a drive for us people from SD.

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Spoke to Aaron about this. We can offer that event for $170 for Saturday. Have people put "350z discount" in the comments field and I'll adjust the price before they're charged. This deal does not apply to drivers in the White (beginners) Group since they're already getting a discounted price. We could do a deeper discount on Sunday because there's still tons of room that day but of course, that's the day of the meet.
Awesome. Thanks Len for taking the time to set this up!
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Awesome really appreciate the advise
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I'm now confirmed and ready to go. Just a little bit of work to the Z, time to play.
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
I'm now confirmed and ready to go. Just a little bit of work to the Z, time to play.
Which run group did you sign up for?
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Originally Posted by jnathan68
Which run group did you sign up for?
Red
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 06:52 AM
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
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Cool, I signed up last night and am also in the Red group.

Car is at the shop now so hopefully quick fix and nothing else broken.
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Are any of you guys willing to take a passenger for a session or two? I want to try Fontana in the future so this might be a good chance for me to check it out and meet some Z's too
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Originally Posted by Naut
Are any of you guys willing to take a passenger for a session or two? I want to try Fontana in the future so this might be a good chance for me to check it out and meet some Z's too
I am willing to take passengers and will be bringing my extra helmet.

Just note that AutoClub will charge you a $10 gate fee to get into the track. They charge it to drivers and spectators.
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