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Thunderhill DE friday the 23rd, can't wait!

Trekkor	Sep 20 2005, 04:29 PM Post #1
I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California	I am very excited about my first DE on the BIG TRACK! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/boldblue.gif) Looking for advice, experiences and words of encouragement as I knowingly go headfirst towards the darkside (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/unsure.gif) Anybody else going? KT

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porschecb	Sep 20 2005, 04:32 PM Post #2
Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,092 Joined: 13-August 04 From: Las Vegas NV Member No.: 2,529 Region Association: None	Make sure you can pass tech. It's along drive home. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)

Mueller	Sep 20 2005, 04:37 PM Post #3
914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,155 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None	pray it does not rain (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wacko.gif) as much as I love Thunderhill, I wouldn't want to be there in the rain (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/MDB2.gif)

brant	Sep 20 2005, 04:55 PM Post #4
914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,949 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains	good deal Trekkor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! only advice I have is whatchout for the adiction! brant

Dave_Darling	Sep 20 2005, 05:05 PM Post #5
914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 15,161 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California	It's a lot like a giant autoX. Bring lots of water, lots of sunscreen, bring your wet-weather gear, and so on. The airport diner just off the freeway is outstanding if you like diner-type food. Not that expensive, either! Flush your brake fluid. No, now--I don't care if you did it last month, it's now too old! You want absolutely fresh fluid, so you still have brakes at the end of a 20-minute run group. Install fresh pads, too. The extra thickness is extra insulation, keeping more of the heat out of your brake fluid. (Guess who boiled his brake fluid his first time out at Thunder Hill?) Drive within your limits. Don't be too afraid to push them, but remember--there are one or two walls out there... Remember to keep checking your mirrors! Even if you don't see a blue flag, it's still good to know if someone is back there at all. --DD

jgara962	Sep 20 2005, 05:31 PM Post #6
Yo, this is how I roll Group: Members Posts: 823 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Napa, CA Member No.: 3,879 Region Association: Northern California	Are you running the full 3.0 mi course, or some variation? The Golden Pheasant (if it's still there) was pretty good for food, and the bar seemed to be a congregating spot during SCCA/NASA weekends Be sure to enjoy the local ambiance that is Willows, CA. A stop at the Wal Mart should do it. Most importantly, HAVE FUN! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/driving.gif)

sjhowitson	Sep 20 2005, 05:35 PM Post #7
Member Group: Members Posts: 478 Joined: 4-August 04 From: Moraga, CA Member No.: 2,449	Have a great time. Listen to your instructor. That is what they are there for to help you go fast. Take some time to enjoy the day. It will go by very fast . Wish I was going to be there. I will be thinking about all you guys running like a bat out of Hell. Take lots of pictures. Should be lots of 914 out there. That is a great group to run with. Be safe and god speed.

Dave_Darling

Sep 20 2005, 06:52 PM

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QUOTE (jgara962 @ Sep 20 2005, 03:31 PM)

The Golden Pheasant (if it's still there) was pretty good for food, and the bar seemed to be a congregating spot during SCCA/NASA weekends

They sold the restaurant, so no more breakfast included with the room rate. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif)

One thing I forgot in my earlier note--show up with at least 3/4 tank of fuel. It takes about 20 minutes to drive into town, fill up, and drive back. I realize you're towing the car, so you'll have your fuel in fuel cans--but make sure to have at least 3/4 tank worth (12 gallons) with you. You don't wanna be running out.

--DD

9146R	Sep 21 2005, 12:30 PM Post #9
Member Group: Members Posts: 223 Joined: 28-September 04 From: alamo ca Member No.: 2,849	Trekkor, Some random thoughts: a) you will get hooked - the adrenaline rush lasts 20 mintues vs 1 minute on autox course (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool.gif) all of the above comments are 100% valid (brakes, water, etc) You will exhausted by the end of the day...be careful late in the day c) late apex to be sure you DO NOT RUN OUT OF TRACK at the exits. Turns 14-15 have been problematic for me at times. HAVE A BLAST.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/driving.gif) Greg

Trekkor	Sep 21 2005, 09:52 PM Post #10
I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California	Thanks for the encouragement and help. This is going to be fantastic!! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/boldblue.gif) They paired me up with a very experienced GGR TT instructor Mike Mitchell. We talked about the event, car prep, mental approach, lap times, etc for at least two hours today. This is great. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) He drives a well prepped 911 with a 3.8 race engine. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif) KT Attached image(s)

grantsfo	Sep 21 2005, 10:10 PM Post #11
Arrrrhhhh! Group: Members Posts: 4,327 Joined: 16-March 03 Member No.: 433 Region Association: None	Have a great time! And remember youre not in a go kart that will bounce off the walls!

nine14cats	Sep 22 2005, 12:32 AM Post #12
Bill Pickering -- 914-6 GT aka....Leeloo Group: Members Posts: 2,618 Joined: 10-February 03 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 287 Region Association: None	Have a great time Trekkor! You will be hooked.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/happy11.gif) But it's good....just get used to having thoughts about the big track and how Auto-x just won't give you the same thrill. Auto-x will still be fun...but not like it used to be.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) Bill P.

Trekkor	Sep 22 2005, 11:58 AM Post #13
I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California	I know this a turning point for me. By this time tomorrow I will have already run two sessions. One hour and fourty minutes of track time... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool_shades.gif) Video to follow, of course KT

Dave_Darling

Sep 22 2005, 01:15 PM

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QUOTE (trekkor @ Sep 21 2005, 07:52 PM)

They paired me up with a very experienced GGR TT instructor Mike Mitchell.

Mike's cool. He used to be a 944 turbo guy--autocrossed one for years, as well as time-trialing--but finally switched over to the Dark Side with that early 911/big motor deal like several other locals have.

Tell him I said "hi". His wife, Donna, too, if she's there.

--DD

Trekkor	Sep 22 2005, 04:23 PM Post #15
I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California	Will do (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) He seems to know everyone (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/unsure.gif) KT

Mueller

Sep 22 2005, 04:34 PM

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QUOTE (Dave_Darling @ Sep 22 2005, 12:15 PM)

QUOTE (trekkor @ Sep 21 2005, 07:52 PM)

They paired me up with a very experienced GGR TT instructor Mike Mitchell.

Mike's cool. He used to be a 944 turbo guy--autocrossed one for years, as well as time-trialing--but finally switched over to the Dark Side with that early 911/big motor deal like several other locals have.

Tell him I said "hi". His wife, Donna, too, if she's there.

--DD

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yep, Mike was a great instructor for Sherryl and myself when we did the drivers school up at Candlestick in our 911..I'd feel safe with him (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/MDB2.gif)

theol00	Sep 22 2005, 05:14 PM Post #17
Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 242 Joined: 22-January 04 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 1,586	I will see you there - but your date is off - it is on September 24 and 24 (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_flagge24.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_wirdgut.gif)

theol00	Sep 22 2005, 05:15 PM Post #18
Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 242 Joined: 22-January 04 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 1,586	I think I am right - on the 23 is a Green Flag - or NASA event! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif)

Trekkor	Sep 22 2005, 06:04 PM Post #19
I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California	Theo, this is a Trackmasters/SVR-PCA DE on Friday the 23rd. About 16 hours from this post. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/burnout.gif) KT

DanT	Sep 22 2005, 10:39 PM Post #20
Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None	Trekkor, Mike is a good guy. I have known him for 12-15 years. He is a very technically oriented guy. He will be very good for your first real track experience. Your 914 will be a much different animal than his 911 racecar if he has it there for a ride along for you. His car was built and prepped by Matt Lawrance. He owns a shop in Reno. Matt was a IMSA racer years ago. He also built HanK Watts 600+ HP '72 911 twin turbo. I will see you sometime in the PM since I have to go into my office in the AM. I am not sure about your group on Friday but GGR is running CW direction on Sat and Sun. CW is a very different animal at TH. End of turn one you are looking at the end of the pit wall. Going up the the hill at Turn 8 and 5 is a blind apex. I would anticipate your times to be somewhere in the 2:3+.00 time frame depending on how Mike lets you go by the PM, and how your learning curve goes. As said earlier be sure to make sure your brakes are in tip top cond. You will find yourself over using the brakes in the AM until you get comfortable. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

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