How much u guys pay for your track day ?
08-03-2008, 04:13 AM
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if and when the euro/dollar ever swings back towards us, I'm definitely going to do another euro delivery porsche or audi and hit some of those tracks!
08-07-2008, 08:35 PM
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Riesentoter (Philadelphia) Region Porsche Club:
$120/day for 2x20minute plus 2x25minute sessions = 1.5 hours
at Pocono North/South, Summit Point/Jefferson/Shenandoah, Watkins Glen, and
just built... the New Jersey Motorsports Park (only 1 hour from my door!!)
$120/day for 2x20minute plus 2x25minute sessions = 1.5 hours
at Pocono North/South, Summit Point/Jefferson/Shenandoah, Watkins Glen, and
just built... the New Jersey Motorsports Park (only 1 hour from my door!!)
08-07-2008, 10:53 PM
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if and when the euro/dollar ever swings back towards us, I'm definitely going to do another euro delivery porsche or audi and hit some of those tracks!
08-08-2008, 11:47 AM
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You guys seem to get a raw deal on tracktime in the US if you only get 2 hours on track per day!
In the UK a day normally runs on track from 9am to 5pm with a 1 hour lunch break. If its sessioned normally 30 mins sessions, but plenty of companies do open pit lane all day which is far preferrable as long as numbers are kept in check.
Scott's prices are right. Most expensive track is probably Brands GP and it's probably the best. Silverstone GP is also expensive. Would also recommend Donnington and Oulton Park if you are over here.
In the UK a day normally runs on track from 9am to 5pm with a 1 hour lunch break. If its sessioned normally 30 mins sessions, but plenty of companies do open pit lane all day which is far preferrable as long as numbers are kept in check.
Scott's prices are right. Most expensive track is probably Brands GP and it's probably the best. Silverstone GP is also expensive. Would also recommend Donnington and Oulton Park if you are over here.
08-08-2008, 01:17 PM
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Good schools like CCA.... 400 to 600/ weekend.
Private day with Craig stanton 2000/ day
I have seen many events selling "endless tracktime" for cheaper and it works for few. But you just never learn.
Its like golf or any other sport. You need coaching and more coaching if you want to enjoy this sport the fullest. I just see too many students attracted by more track time but learning curve stays same for longer period. I just cant say enough.... I learn so much from private coaching from Pro drivers like Craig Stanton or VJ. Or find someone who has more experience than you who loves to teach. Good driver does not mean fastest driver. Fastest or Good driver isnt always best coach. My 02.
Private day with Craig stanton 2000/ day
I have seen many events selling "endless tracktime" for cheaper and it works for few. But you just never learn.
Its like golf or any other sport. You need coaching and more coaching if you want to enjoy this sport the fullest. I just see too many students attracted by more track time but learning curve stays same for longer period. I just cant say enough.... I learn so much from private coaching from Pro drivers like Craig Stanton or VJ. Or find someone who has more experience than you who loves to teach. Good driver does not mean fastest driver. Fastest or Good driver isnt always best coach. My 02.
To our European friends it may seem like we don't get much track time during PCA events here in North America. Keep in mind that the events are very different. They are called "Driver Education" events and not track days. So the format is different with strict segregation by experience into run groups and volunteer instructors provided for the beginners and other drivers upon request. Also the social aspect is much more present during PCA or BMWCCA or other such club events. It's not just showing up in the morning an leaving at 5pm. Due to long distances for travel here they are 2-3 day(+travel time) mini vacations.
Track days do happen here, too. The ones I attend usually cost about 350$ CAD per day for all you can drive (7 hours total track time). Some organizations like Trackmasters charge less for 5 hours of track time. Often there would be a screening process for drivers. Just because you can afford a car doesn't mean you can drive in an open lapping event. The standards of admission vary but generally total beginners would not be allowed at a track day.
