the greater washington Mercedes Benz club is holding a DE on July 30 - 31 (Sat-Sun) at Summit Point's main track. The guy putting this together is Joe Wozney who is a friend of mine and a good coordinator and veteran of putting on a good, clean, and safe DE with lots of track time and good instruction for students.

here's a link: http://www.gws-mbca.org/

For those who have been to a mbca event know that they are a blast to run with...they offer 2 great days of track time with long sessions as well as lunch on both days from what I recall.

At this time Joe is looking for instructors and students...if your a student please sign up using the forms accesible online and if your an instructor you'll need to talk to Joe and submit your credentials to him along with the standard instructor sign up process ...contact information, sign up forms, and details can be found on the website from the above link...

thanks and look forward to seeing many of you guys out there :)

Hey Sunir, would I be able to attend to test the car out after some suspension changes? As you know I dont have a pass seat since my fire system is in the pass footwell. Would they give an exception since I have my BMWCCA comp license? Thanks

Sunir -

How many track sessions/day and what is their length?

Thanks.

Neil

I'll be there. :cool

I'll be there. :cool
:eek: I guess we can't call you "puzzy-boy" behind your back anymore. :(

:D

Jared...you should be fine...if they ask anything, I'll talk to Joe and ask him to let you run in the advanced or instructor group if a fuss arises since you have the provisional comp license I don't think that will be a big deal to run without an instructor...just fill out the form and sign up as an advanced level student...

Neil...the event will be on Summit's main circuit. I don't know the exact schedule however this org always has a tremendous amount of track time.

If I didn't have the NEDiv...

BTW, Sunir--you've completely ruined me. I can't imagine running anything but Hoosierdaddies at the track ever again. :(

Jared...you should be fine...if they ask anything, I'll talk to Joe and ask him to let you run in the advanced or instructor group if a fuss arises since you have the provisional comp license I don't think that will be a big deal to run without an instructor...just fill out the form and sign up as an advanced level student...

Neil...the event will be on Summit's main circuit. I don't know the exact schedule however this org always has a tremendous amount of track time.

Sounds good Sunir. I'll sign up. Hope to see you there.

MB Club Summit Point ...
Are tuxedos required? Is it cool if i sit in the back and let my butler drive me around the track?

Are tuxedos required? Is it cool if i sit in the back and let my butler drive me around the track?
...if the NCC/Audi/MB school is any indication, they DO have their butlers driver them around. :eeps:

Are tuxedos required? Is it cool if i sit in the back and let my butler drive me around the track?


terp as much as I like your sense of humor, I am putting this post up as a favor to Joe who is trying to fill the event up and has asked me if I can pass the word along about this event. Can we please try to stay on topic on this thread for once in this ass clown of a forum. Why can't we just be serious, informative, and helpful once in a while on this forum??? :rolleyes

Yeah. :devillook

terp as much as I like your sense of humor, I am putting this post up as a favor to Joe who is trying to fill the event up and has asked me if I can pass the word along about this event. Can we please try to stay on topic on this thread for once in this ass clown of a forum. Why can't we just be serious, informative, and helpful once in a while on this forum??? :rolleyes


Not trying to go off topic -- and with (2) threads about this event on page 1 of this assclown forum, I'm sure it will fill up. ;)

I may be in town that weekend and if the weather is nice, I will drive my non-RACING car up to watch/bum rides with you guys.

Everyone sign up.
:alright

Not trying to go off topic -- and with (2) threads about this event on page 1 of this assclown forum, I'm sure it will fill up. ;)

I may be in town that weekend and if the weather is nice, I will drive my non-RACING car up to watch/bum rides with you guys.

Everyone sign up.
:alright

cool, hope you csn make it out man...should be a fun time :)

yeah I spoke with Garrett over the weekend about this event so he posted up here also...these MB guys are good folks so we're just tryin' to help them out...they run a good event...hope you guys like it and have a great time...

Can you run just one of the days or do they make you sign up for both days? :dunno

You can do one day or two days. For one day it's $190 compared to a FATT which is $220.

Not really sure why people don't venture off of bf.c but on the GWS-MB website that Sunir posted reads . . .

In addition to what Another Drew posted.

Rates for the event are only $350 for both days or $190 for one day. Summit Point’s own track days (Friday At The Track) are $225, so you save $35 for one day and $100 for two days! Registration at the track will be $385 for two days and $225 for one day. This event is limited to 100 drivers, to ensure we have small groups on the track. So, don’t wait!

Can you run just one of the days or do they make you sign up for both days? :dunno

Wanna swap driver side headlights? :devillook

Wanna swap driver side headlights? :devillook

Since I created the problem in the first place, I can do the driving involved in swapping parts.

The price break is nice. And it seems that HPDE's on the main cir. are becoming more and more rare. :(

I did the HPDE with them last year. Great group of people.

Anyone know if they have race gas at Summit?

Anyone know if they have race gas at Summit?

yes

yes

Where are the pumps? Ive never paid enough attention to notice them. I guess my question should have been, will the pumps be open for the event?

Where are the pumps? Ive never paid enough attention to notice them. I guess my question should have been, will the pumps be open for the event?

Main paddock, in the middle, closer to the pits.

I am sure they will be open, but probably not all day. You can usually find out at the gate what the hours are.

Whoooo dat race juice is expensive, too. :eek:

Where are the pumps? Ive never paid enough attention to notice them. I guess my question should have been, will the pumps be open for the event?

Mike,

Go to Walmart and buy a 5 gallon gas tank to take with you. Fill it up before you go to the track. It comes in VERY handy and will save you quite a bit of money. Well, that's what us poor folk do anyway. :dunno

Mike,

Go to Walmart and buy a 5 gallon gas tank to take with you. Fill it up before you go to the track. It comes in VERY handy and will save you quite a bit of money. Well, that's what us poor folk do anyway. :dunno


He wants race gas tho...are there places that sell it near there?

Where are the pumps? Ive never paid enough attention to notice them. I guess my question should have been, will the pumps be open for the event? You can ask an event organizer to call maintanence to open the pumps.

Race gas makes a HUGE difference in an Evo or STi.

He wants race gas tho...are there places that sell it near there?

Oh, I thought he was joking when he used the word, "race". :laugh

The only place that I know of that sell's higher test gas (greater than 94 octane) is the Sunoco gas station off Rt 40 (Close to Russell BMW). Many people who ride motorcycles go to that station. Not sure if they still carry it though. I want to say they had 97 Octane...but i am not positive. :(

Race gas makes a HUGE difference in an Evo or STi.

Indeed it does but that isnt why I want to use it. My plan is to turn the boost down to 17-18 psi and run the race gas for saftey reasons because it burns cooler. Im not really that worried but I figure it cant hurt.

Oh, I thought he was joking when he used the word, "race". :laugh

The only place that I know of that sell's higher test gas (greater than 94 octane) is the Sunoco gas station off Rt 40 (Close to Russell BMW). Many people who ride motorcycles go to that station. Not sure if they still carry it though. I want to say they had 97 Octane...but i am not positive. :(

Yeah that isnt really even worth it to me. Im thinking at least 104 since I would be mixing it with 93.

You can buy av gas at freeway airport in bowie. I believe it's 108 octane.

I think SPR has 110 at like $6/ga :eek:

I think SPR has 110 at like $6/ga :eek:

What's SPR? I guess I could run over to 75/80 this weekend, Im pretty sure they have race gas.

What's SPR? I guess I could run over to 75/80 this weekend, Im pretty sure they have race gas.

Summit Point Raceway :confused

Last time I was at freeway, the 108 was like 3.50/ gallon. :dunno.

Summit has race gas...pumps are open each event for the entirety (on a race weekend) or incremental periods (schools and lapping days)...pumps are 93 unleaded, 100 unleaded and then the leaded race fuel...main paddock, near the air hose station next to pitout

Mikey you should be fine...tons of Evo/STI guys track their cars and have no trouble whatsoever...just use the 100 unleaded if it makes you feel safer although it's probably overkill...

FWIW, I still run 93 pumpgas in the race car...just no point in extra octane in a prepared class motor with simple of the shelf shrick cams and chip...

Summit Point Raceway :confused

Oh, dont I feel silly then. :stickoutt

Yeah, I know Im being paranoid but I figure better safe than sorry!

Mike, I ALWAYS run with my heater running at full blast. Then, when I get back, I drive to the main entrance and back once, sometimes twice slowly in 2nd gear. Some say it is over-doing it. :dunno I'd rather be safe than sorry.

Mike, I ALWAYS run with my heater running at full blast.
Really? Doesn't it get hot?

Mike, I ALWAYS run with my heater running at full blast. Then, when I get back, I drive to the main entrance and back once, sometimes twice slowly in 2nd gear. Some say it is over-doing it. :dunno I'd rather be safe than sorry.


Andy that is overkill man...it's a DE session, not the 24 hrs of LeMans...your not going to run your car that hard to harm it, your just wasting time and energy...just run normally and then do a cool down lap, take 'er in and park with the hood up or something...

Mike, I ALWAYS run with my heater running at full blast. Then, when I get back, I drive to the main entrance and back once, sometimes twice slowly in 2nd gear. Some say it is over-doing it. :dunno I'd rather be safe than sorry.
I hit the A/C button the moment I see the checker. :p

Really? Doesn't it get hot?

A little, but I don't notice it too much. I am too busy VTEC'ing people's shyt. :D

Seriously, though, I don't notice the heat.

Andy that is overkill man...it's a DE session, not the 24 hrs of LeMans...your not going to run your car that hard to harm it, your just wasting time and energy...just run normally and then do a cool down lap, take 'er in and park with the hood up or something...
Just run normally during the cool down lap?? :rolleyes Heeeelllloooo!! That's where I make most of my passes. :rolleyes

Like I said, it probably is overkill, but I don't mind. I like to let my brakes cool too. Besides, when I drive to the front gate, I like to floss mah shyt. :D

Just run normally during the cool down lap?? :rolleyes Heeeelllloooo!! That's where I make most of my passes. :rolleyes

:lol

Andy that is overkill man...

Speak for yourself, sunir. Some of us see 280 degree oil temps out there.... :D :help

Wanna swap driver side headlights? :devillook

Yep...am I to take it that your going to Summit then?

Yep...am I to take it that your going to Summit then?

I will be out of town :(

I will be out of town :(


Ahhh, you must be doing husbandly duties. :stickoutt :alright

I will be out of town :(


are you doing the BMW CCA club race at Summit Point's main circuit coming up here in August?

are you doing the BMW CCA club race at Summit Point's main circuit coming up here in August?

Yes. And also Oktoberfest as stated before ... damn you have a short term memory Sunir! ;)

i just sent an email to see if ther are any spots left. if so, i am in for sunday!

i just sent an email to see if ther are any spots left. if so, i am in for sunday!

Going to bring the Honduh?!?! :eek:

there are spots left...please sign up and get more folks to sign up...it's gonna be a real good event!

i aint got me no honda. purple murple m3

i aint got me no honda. purple murple m3

Meathead!!!!

Jeddy...are you and Andy coming out to the MB event...you guys were at one a couple of years ago and seemed to like it... :)

plus another chance for u to pic up an DE win ;) :D :stickoutt

Jeddy...are you and Andy coming out to the MB event...you guys were at one a couple of years ago and seemed to like it... :)

plus another chance for u to pic up an DE win ;) :D :stickoutt

Suniry, I will try to come one day to cheerlead. You already know why I can't run, so don't ask. ;) :stickoutt

You already know why I can't run, so don't ask. ;) :stickoutt


Do tell. :dunno

Car is getting front end problems fixed Friday. As long as everything goes well, I'll be there :buttrock

Do tell. :dunno

He's scared. :rolleyes