[Aperretta]

Just seeing if anyone else is attending the event on the 25th? I’m driving from Chicago southwest burbs.

You can register on the SCCA website.

It’s my first event ever....

[ZZP_Tyler]

I had planned on it, but will be at the drag strip in Martin with a few of the other guys.

Track Night in America is a nice event though, I went to one earlier this year at Gingerman, especially if it's your first time out on track.

Gingerman is a great course too, been a bunch in my Saturn but need to get out there with the Camaro.

[Aperretta]

Originally Posted by ZZP_Tyler

I had planned on it, but will be at the drag strip in Martin with a few of the other guys.

Track Night in America is a nice event though, I went to one earlier this year at Gingerman, especially if it's your first time out on track.

Gingerman is a great course too, been a bunch in my Saturn but need to get out there with the Camaro.

I have no idea what to expect but track night looks more fitting for a novice like myself. Only 125 bucks!

[ZZP_Tyler]

Originally Posted by Aperretta

I have no idea what to expect but track night looks more fitting for a novice like myself. Only 125 bucks!

You'll get hooked for life. Just make sure your car is in good condition, everything tight, etc. Since there's no instructors, try to grab a more experienced driver to ride along with you. If you get any Go Pro video I can help with driving tips etc afterward, although I'm by no means an expert.

There's plenty of run off at Gingerman, honestly probably the best course for a beginner. Since you're a novice they'll take you out for slow laps your first session and then let you out.

[Lugnutty]

@Aperretta You were in one of the blue cars? I was in the white one. Good to meet you yesterday!

[Aperretta]

Originally Posted by Lugnutty

@Aperretta You were in one of the blue cars? I was in the white one. Good to meet you yesterday!

Hey! Thanks for loaning me the torque wrench, and was a pleasure to meet you too! First event for me - was a lot of fun and learned a lot about what this car can do. You will see me at another event for sure. I’m looking into doing a “laps” day at autobahn or another one of these track nights. The price on these with SCCA is attractive.

[Alpha1BC]

I assume you mean this SCCA track night event on the 22nd, not the 25th? I attend these events pretty regularly and am registered for the upcoming one on the 22nd. It's a pretty good deal overall IMO. Gingerman is a very safe track and good to learn on because there's tons of run-off. Only thing you really have to watch out for is other drivers and where to re-enter the course if you go off, but it's really nothing major. Like Tyler mentioned, one of the downsides is that there's no instructors, but that's also not a huge deal because the track is nice and flat with no surprises, so it's pretty easy to pick up even without instructors.

If you haven't already registered, there's a couple of coupon codes out there to drop the price down to $100. I can also send you some of my PDR files if you're interested to get a look at some video prior to showing up. PM me if you'd like either of those since I don't check this part of the forum very often

[Aperretta]

Originally Posted by Alpha1BC

I assume you mean this SCCA track night event on the 22nd, not the 25th? I attend these events pretty regularly and am registered for the upcoming one on the 22nd. It's a pretty good deal overall IMO. Gingerman is a very safe track and good to learn on because there's tons of run-off. Only thing you really have to watch out for is other drivers and where to re-enter the course if you go off, but it's really nothing major. Like Tyler mentioned, one of the downsides is that there's no instructors, but that's also not a huge deal because the track is nice and flat with no surprises, so it's pretty easy to pick up even without instructors.

If you haven't already registered, there's a couple of coupon codes out there to drop the price down to $100. I can also send you some of my PDR files if you're interested to get a look at some video prior to showing up. PM me if you'd like either of those since I don't check this part of the forum very often

The last one was July 25th. It was a fun track. Lots of curves, which is probably best for me so that I couldn’t go too fast and do anything terribly wrong.

[Alpha1BC]

Originally Posted by Aperretta

The last one was July 25th. It was a fun track. Lots of curves, which is probably best for me so that I couldn’t go too fast and do anything terribly wrong.

Gotcha, my bad. That's what I get for joining the thread late haha. I did the 2 events there prior to that event, but was unfortunately unable to make it in July. Maybe will see you out there sometime, then!

[Lugnutty]

I’m actually back out at Gingerman this weekend with PCA.

You guys coming out for the August TNIA?

[ZZP_Tyler]

Originally Posted by Lugnutty

I’m actually back out at Gingerman this weekend with PCA.

You guys coming out for the August TNIA?

I hope to make it out! Will be my first time tracking the Camaro.

[PhreddT]

I'm signed up for August 20th and September 17th at Gingerman with CGI. I have tracked a couple times with this organization, very good experience both times. I requested an instructor earlier in the year, he imparted a lot of helpful information, made a big improvement in my times.

[Alpha1BC]

Yup, I'm signed up for the 22nd