[mattmartindrift]

This event is alot of fun. I have been to the past three, and plan on going again. Hopefully some of the Mid-Atlantic guys can make it out this time. ****AHEM**** CLEMSTER, and all the other E39 guys!!!!!!!


Even if you're not driving it's a fun day with a complimentary champagne dinner/awards cerimony.


Info:

Track Day


Registration:

http://colonialchallengecup.com/Documents/Trackday4_13_2011.pdf




I will be doing photography as well as some lapping, hopefully.

some of my photos from the previous events:

 

[Clemster]

Looks like nothing but fun but I can't make it. :sad3: The wife is having dental surgery that day and will need my chauffeuring services.

 

[davidc]

i may venture out and hang out/take photos

 

[mattmartindrift]

i may venture out and hang out/take photos

it's a fun wednesday, for sure. it's a pretty fun track day. the past two times I have gone to just hang out.

 

[davidc]

oh yea i didn't even realize it was a wed! haha

 

[mattmartindrift]

some neat stuff that shows up:


Factory Five Shelby Daytona - http://mattmartindrift.com/events/for_CCC/photos/content/images/large/CCC_crispin_052.jpg

C6 ZR1 - http://mattmartindrift.com/events/for_CCC/photos/content/images/large/CCC_crispin_055.jpg

Tesla - http://mattmartindrift.com/events/for_CCC/photos/content/images/large/CCC_crispin_058.jpg

Bizzarini - http://mattmartindrift.com/events/CCC_april_2010/bizz_1.jpg

http://mattmartindrift.com/events/ccc_spring_2010_2/content/images/large/DSC_0352.jpg


handful of modified Ford GTs - http://mattmartindrift.com/events/CCC_april_2010/GT_1.jpg

 

[mattmartindrift]

I better see at least one more E39 on track!!!!!

 

[AlteredZ]

I was posting over in the 18x10 lightweight wheel thread and Matt pointed out this thread/event.

Matt - Since my e39 M5 is DD and I'm not really keen about wearing the new tires down at a track event (plus other concerns) I won't be bringing the M5. Now in that other thread you said: "SCREW the M5, bring out that Z-car!" (referencing my V8 240Z), I would but I have too much to straighten out on the car to get it track worthy to be able to make this event. I will remember it next year though! Believe me, I'll have more fun in the Z than in the M5 - 2800lbs and ~500lbft/500hp is a blast in that little skate!

BTW, it's great that the Bizzarini and other rare cars get out on the track. I love that!

I had my Z at Summit last summer for a 2-day school in July. I've done Summit a few times over the years - it's still one of my favorite tracks.

I was whining about not enough run off at Summit - I know that's only in a couple of places. But get this - I plan on hitting Watkins Glenn this October for a Chin Motorsports event before the big nostalgia weekend/race at the track. Talk about no run-off! I did Watkins about 5 years ago in a 92 Eclipse GSX (last minute Z-car problems meant I had to use my DD Eclipse instead). I LOVE that track, but man, there are lots of places where you are starring at a tire wall as you come over a hill or just off the course!

Anyway, have fun and I look forward to seeing the photos!

 

[mattmartindrift]

if anyone is interested, give Crispin a call (his number is on the registration form) - they're usually pretty flexible about registration deadlines.

 

[davidc]

what is a good time to get there if i'm just planning on shooting photos

 

[mattmartindrift]

what is a good time to get there if i'm just planning on shooting photos

here's the schedule:

http://colonialchallengecup.com/Documents/CCCProgram4-13-11.pdf


If you've never been through the infield before and/or are somewhat unfamiliar with the track layout and how to get around, get there a bit earlier. Otherwise, anytime you feel like. I'm usually there between 7 and 8; but, I help tech.

 

[mattmartindrift]

Rainy!

Ford GT

 

[davidc]

damn the rain!

 

[mattmartindrift]

track was SOOOOOO wet until the last session which went by way too quickly.


275s on all 4 corners + fresh suspension bits, and M5 Brakes + XP8s = overkill for a rainy, slick day.


4 cars went into the tires, mine did not.... . For those that stayed home, it may have been a wise decision.

 

[davidc]

you got your suspension refresh done?
what are XP8s?

did you get more shots?

 

[mattmartindrift]

you got your suspension refresh done?
what are XP8s?

did you get more shots?

XP8s = carbotech pads

I got most of the refresh done....had some issues and didn't do all I had hoped.

Front 540 brakes were replaced with the M5 units and fresh XP8 pads (rears were done over the winter because they actually fit in my 17" winter wheels).



I have about 600 shots to go through.

here are two of an instructor friend's E30 M3:

lunch-time charity rides:

 

[mattmartindrift]

I borrowed a friend's old go-pro. I catch the ZR1 between 12 and 14 minutes....but the lens got super cruddy at that point.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XrZd-2Ytfg&feature=youtube_gdata_player