The_Three_Thirties Posted September 30, 2021 Report Share Posted September 30, 2021 I am sure that this has been discussed previously and someone on here already has all of the info; is there an option for us to run a trackday at Barber on Friday 10th? I have not yet contacted the track but would be willing to lead this; if we can get enough of the race participants to partake in a Friday trackday could we* rent the track out? *If someone from ChampCar tells me that this must be 100% separate from ChampCar then we can make sure it works out that way and is just a private track rental between 20-30 close friends that have never met Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55mini Posted September 30, 2021 Report Share Posted September 30, 2021 We have raced three races and never been a track day before race, normally they have a school driving with the german cars the day before. Best of luck if you can make it happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickindy14 Posted September 30, 2021 Report Share Posted September 30, 2021 1 hour ago, 55mini said: We have raced three races and never been a track day before race, normally they have a school driving with the german cars the day before. Best of luck if you can make it happen. Ditto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Three_Thirties Posted September 30, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2021 it is our team's first time there (and we always find small issues on tests) so it would be great to make it work to learn the track and be 100% confident in the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Coan-Burningham Posted September 30, 2021 Report Share Posted September 30, 2021 Porsche most likely has the track booked on Friday as they always do during the week. Probably too late to do anything different but might be worth asking. WRL has been able to get Fridays before their weekend but again it’s late to start to try to work that out with Porsche at this point. But this is not an official opinion just based on past history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadracer4life Posted September 30, 2021 Report Share Posted September 30, 2021 Bummer.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Three_Thirties Posted September 30, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Rodger Coan-Burningham said: Porsche most likely has the track booked on Friday as they always do during the week. Probably too late to do anything different but might be worth asking. WRL has been able to get Fridays before their weekend but again it’s late to start to try to work that out with Porsche at this point. But this is not an official opinion just based on past history. Porsche Track Experiences? Looks like they have the week after and the week before booked but not that week https://www.porschedriving.com/track-experience/course-availability Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvumtnbkr Posted September 30, 2021 Report Share Posted September 30, 2021 Id be down for paying for a track day there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technical Advisory Committee mcoppola Posted September 30, 2021 Technical Advisory Committee Report Share Posted September 30, 2021 (edited) are you racing there @wvumtnbkr? edit: Oh Yeaaahhh! just checked the list Edited September 30, 2021 by mcoppola 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvumtnbkr Posted September 30, 2021 Report Share Posted September 30, 2021 I might need a fast driver to do 2 stints on Saturday. Who's available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baa325 Posted October 3, 2021 Report Share Posted October 3, 2021 Well if there is a possibility the track has an open day on Friday 12/10 why can't "we" do what happened at Mid Ohio and get together a group to rent the track. Brian Tuttle did a great job at Mid Ohio getting the practice day in place. We could see if he would share the final numbers and what the real cost was. He had 35 cars at $350 per day. Dana Morrison worked with Tuttle to provide Champ Car insurance. We would have to convince Dana there is enough demand to justify his time. Dana has the contacts with the track. Maybe others within the Champ Car organization would be able to help. Chelsea Vickery is the event director for the Barber race. She is usually someone that would listen to an idea. As of now there are only 35 entries for the Barber race. We would need close to 70 entries to ensure about half of the entrants would come for practice. There were 60 entries at the 2020 Barber Champ Car race. Lots of details to work out to make a practice day happen. My team would come to a practice day. I would be willing to spend some time talking to Champ Car if there is some interest in a practice day from the expected participants. Dave Williams - Williams Racing Group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Coan-Burningham Posted October 3, 2021 Report Share Posted October 3, 2021 I double checked, PDX does have the track rented that Friday. I think what you were seeing on their website were weeks where they still had openings. Sorry to rain on y’all’s hopes for a track day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDChristianson Posted October 3, 2021 Report Share Posted October 3, 2021 Everyone should have the experience of having your first lap at Barber be a hot lap in a race. Its not terrifying at all...... 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Coan-Burningham Posted October 3, 2021 Report Share Posted October 3, 2021 22 minutes ago, JDChristianson said: Everyone should have the experience of having your first lap at Barber be a hot lap in a race. Its not terrifying at all...... And usually that’s in the driving rain too. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurljohn Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 2 hours ago, Rodger Coan-Burningham said: And usually that’s in the driving rain too. BTDT... Had a blast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDChristianson Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 14 hours ago, Rodger Coan-Burningham said: And usually that’s in the driving rain too. Or snow......... Its is an epic race track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55mini Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 Advantage to the local boys, AKA Roger and gang How many hours you got there buddy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Coan-Burningham Posted October 5, 2021 Report Share Posted October 5, 2021 14 hours ago, 55mini said: Advantage to the local boys, AKA Roger and gang How many hours you got there buddy? A little over a 100 track days the last time I looked, still can’t get enough of that place. But it has been a weird year, have not driven there since the WRL race in March which is the longest stretch in over 10 years. Gotta get back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jab31169 Posted October 5, 2021 Report Share Posted October 5, 2021 Don't let rodger fool you, he helped design the track. Hell he was the one that told George to diamond cut it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Coan-Burningham Posted October 5, 2021 Report Share Posted October 5, 2021 36 minutes ago, Jab31169 said: Don't let rodger fool you, he helped design the track. Hell he was the one that told George to diamond cut it. No way, that was Nagy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jab31169 Posted October 5, 2021 Report Share Posted October 5, 2021 34 minutes ago, Rodger Coan-Burningham said: No way, that was Nagy. Yea you probably right. In other news, looks like we are getting geared up for this one. Sending off fire bottle for recert tomorrow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Coan-Burningham Posted October 5, 2021 Report Share Posted October 5, 2021 9 minutes ago, Jab31169 said: Yea you probably right. In other news, looks like we are getting geared up for this one. Sending off fire bottle for recert tomorrow. It's about time. Are you gonna drag Jack out for this one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jab31169 Posted October 5, 2021 Report Share Posted October 5, 2021 Hopefully he can still put his helmet on with all that hair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 This is the best news yet @Jab31169 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Coan-Burningham Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 20 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said: This is the best news yet @Jab31169 Don't get your hopes up too much Alex, there is still time for them to back out and go on a mountain biking ride or some cars and coffee event. You may think I am being too hard on him, but I haven't forgotten the stickers they put on our car. Buttholes.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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