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Old Dec 30, 2007 | 12:00 PM
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I want to do some road racing in DFW area. What are the cheapest tracks to put practice time in on? I know motorsports ranch is pretty sweet but also very pricey.
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Old Dec 30, 2007 | 01:19 PM
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When you find one you can go to relatively cheaply let me know, until then Im gonna continue going out to msr.
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if you find one let me know

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same here...i'm curious about it
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Old Dec 30, 2007 | 05:36 PM
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FYI most insurance companies do not cover damage on the track...

be safe out there guys...

i'd like to go to watch... i always watch the first couple of times until i feel comfortable...

keep us posted...
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Old Dec 31, 2007 | 07:28 AM
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FYI most insurance companies do not cover damage on the track...
Not true . . . if it's not a timed event, it is not considered racing. HPDEs are not timed events, and they are safe. You'll have an instructor with you the entire day -- either driving your car or as a passenger giving you pointers the entire time. And HPDEs have very strict rules regarding what is/not allowed on the track, to include when/where to pass safely.

MSR Cresson is a great track. Both Apex Driving Academy and The Driver's Edge have HPDEs scheduled on that track all year long. Your Z was born to track -- drive it like it was meant to be.
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How much does it cost at MSR if your not a member?
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Old Jan 6, 2008 | 03:55 PM
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You don't have to be a member at MSR Cresson to run at the track. Just sign up for the HPDEs hosted by either Apex Driving Academy ($195 for one day) or The Driver's Edge ($295 for two days). An instructor will be with you the entire time, and you'll get a lot of track time.
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Old Jan 6, 2008 | 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by z-u-later
Not true . . . if it's not a timed event, it is not considered racing. HPDEs are not timed events, and they are safe. You'll have an instructor with you the entire day -- either driving your car or as a passenger giving you pointers the entire time. And HPDEs have very strict rules regarding what is/not allowed on the track, to include when/where to pass safely.

MSR Cresson is a great track. Both Apex Driving Academy and The Driver's Edge have HPDEs scheduled on that track all year long. Your Z was born to track -- drive it like it was meant to be.
Make sure you get it in writing from your insurance agent and also it is included in your policy.
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 01:39 PM
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They are open now also. Might want to check them out. Drivers Edge does a night even every summer at TMS also that is a blast but you need to be a solo'd driver.
http://www.eaglescanyon.com/php/welcome.php

TWS is another great track but it's a few hours drive down to College Station.
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 01:42 PM
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I am pretty sure i took that pic of your car in your sig.
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 07:49 PM
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Apex novice student cost is $205 for one day, that is for instruction and six 20min sessions on the track. That may not sound like a lot of time but trust me it is.

I would argue that doing a HPDE is safer than driving on 635. We have been running the same format at Apex for five years and have never had an accident. All HPDE schools in the area work very hard to keep you and your car safe.

The bad news is our novice slots are sold out until May. We do have a Lamborghini of Dallas event on April 5th everyone can sign up for.
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 71Pantera
Apex novice student cost is $205 for one day, that is for instruction and six 20min sessions on the track. That may not sound like a lot of time but trust me it is.

I would argue that doing a HPDE is safer than driving on 635. We have been running the same format at Apex for five years and have never had an accident. All HPDE schools in the area work very hard to keep you and your car safe.

The bad news is our novice slots are sold out until May. We do have a Lamborghini of Dallas event on April 5th everyone can sign up for.
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