[TheRealJA105]

Originally Posted by Badmojo

Typically, it isn't worth it for three 20-minute sessions to have an overnight. I do 5-7 TNIA a year at tracks within a 1-hour drive. The sessions are in the daylight hours and typically the later sessions are the fastest. That isn't the point of TNIA.
https://www.tracknightinamerica.com/...da-motorsports
It is a great start for beginners. I started there and moved on to Time Trials.

I drive a little over 2 hours to get there. Cost is less than $150 and I only have to use a half day of vacation is where the worth is to me.

[Badmojo]

A few dates have been announced. This $25 Coupon code still works from last year: I<3TireRack



I'll be at Carolina Motorsports Park.



https://www.tracknightinamerica.com/...-season-events


MotorSport Ranch Cresson - March 10th
Palm Beach International Raceway - March 10th
Harris Hill Raceway - March 11th
NOLA Motorsports Park - March 12th
Thunderhill Raceway Park - March 19th
Carolina Motorsports Park - March 19th
Memphis International Raceway - March 24th

[LIVEVIL]

Originally Posted by TWG1

IMO, it seems like these events are really only worth it for track locals. Do folks really drive/trailer to one of these locations for ~5 hours of total track time amongst different groups? It also seems like sub-optimum conditions (driving into the sun, dewpoint issues, etc) I realize it's just a money/value issue, but I'm wondering how folks that are 4+ hours from a track work TINA into their HPDE schedule. (Ex: If I have to get a hotel anyway, I might as well get a full day in better conditions). Are there follow-on events that typically coincide the following day, or other attractions to draw folks out?

For those who have done it, do you have any feedback or comments on the pro/con of the evening format? I'm open-minded, just struggling to find a scenario where TINA fits into the time/money budget.

A "normal" track day is 4 20 minute sessions, this is 3 20 minute sessions. Not that much different.

This fits into time/money budget much better. It usually costs 1/2 to 1/3rd the cost of a normal track day. And you don't have to take the full day off from work for example or have to get a hotel overnight.

Normal track day I'm up at 5am and back home by 7-8pm for 80 minues on track and costs over $300.

TNIA I leave my house at 3pm and back home by 7-8pm for 60 minutes on track and costs $125.

You do the math

[carguy55]

The schedule just came out

https://www.scca.com/articles/201344...event-schedule

[carguy55]

TNIA is a great low cost way to try out running on a hopefully local track. If you like it you can go on to bigger and maybe better events including running with an instructor, class room training and more.

[cdrptrks]

A trip to Daytona looks tempting as a bucket list item especially if I can find another track day or two with a different group on the way there or back from Texas!

[Hops]

Originally Posted by LIVEVIL

This fits into time/money budget much better. It usually costs 1/2 to 1/3rd the cost of a normal track day. And you don't have to take the full day off from work for example or have to get a hotel overnight.

Normal track day I'm up at 5am and back home by 7-8pm for 80 minues on track and costs over $300.

TNIA I leave my house at 3pm and back home by 7-8pm for 60 minutes on track and costs $125.

You do the math

So true, if it weren't for TNIA, i probably wouldn't get on the track! I only take a half day off work, really only miss a few hours with the family as i'm back at the house around 9-10pm. 60min on the track is a lot for me! Totally worth it!



I now only do tracknights, and this is my 4th season doing them.

[cdrptrks]

Daytona registration for July 31st opens in slightly over 9 hours! I guess the May date got cancelled/postponed.

https://www.tracknightinamerica.com/...aceway-july-31

[cdrptrks]

I'm registered for Daytona in the Advanced group; really hoping my schedule will work out for a road trip there from Texas!

There is also an HPDE event at Sebring the next day hosted by PDG Performance Driving Group!

[Wakemaker89]

Anybody else in north Texas going to MSR Cresson on June 2nd? Planning on taking my new LT1 out for a post break in spin.

[carguy55]

There's a new event for the Texas guys:

June 6 - Track Night 2020: Eagles Canyon Raceway

This is during the SCCA National TT event at ECR

https://www.tracknightinamerica.com/...canyon-raceway

[carguy55]

Originally Posted by cdrptrks

I'm registered for Daytona in the Advanced group; really hoping my schedule will work out for a road trip there from Texas!

There is also an HPDE event at Sebring the next day hosted by PDG Performance Driving Group!

That will be a fun trip. You driving it or trailering or what?

[Snakebt6]

Originally Posted by cdrptrks

I'm registered for Daytona in the Advanced group; really hoping my schedule will work out for a road trip there from Texas!

There is also an HPDE event at Sebring the next day hosted by PDG Performance Driving Group!

Ill be there (Daytona) in the Advanced group as well. Ive got a green 1LE. I may also be in a silver C7 depending. Ill confirm with you before hand.

There are two other ZL1 guys I know that are going as well and running in the advanced group.

[MatthewAMEL]

I'm doing the opposite. I live in Orlando, so I have run Daytona about 20 times.


I'm road-tripping to VIR! Whoo! See you there on 7/16.