Okay...please don't think I'm going post-crazy...but...

I was fishing around on the internet and came across the Nelson Ledges track website. It looks like fun but I wanted to see what opinions you all have on it. Is it fun/worth it? Is there another alternative you might suggest if it's not?! And of course, would anyone want to go out there with us and how does that work in terms of getting track time (fun days?) Thanks!

I just realized what an awful thread title that was given the subject!

 

On your first thread post. Now understand that you'll get a ton of off-topic replies (OT).

Nelson's Ledges Fun Days are exactly that - FUN!!! I've participated as a driver and co-pilot. The Mid-Ohio Minis have a post started to go sometime in October: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=150494

What is great is to co-pilot with an experienced driver. They have awesome tips. Then take your mini out. The only thing I had to buy was a helmet

 

I have gone with Wellzy and I am sure he will post his opinion. I think they are a great idea. Go with the Mid Ohio group if you can you will have a LOT of fun. Another option is Auto Cross. I believe that wellzy and I are going on 9-28-08 Sunday . You will have to have a Helmet to AutoCross too.

 

I think for the first day out at the tracks I might make a better co-pilot than a pilot, just to get my feet wet...I'm not, eh-hem, a wuss or anything . Yeah.
Where is AutoCross...do they have a website I can look at?

 

I've done Nelson Ledges 2x. Once with the Classic group which was a cake walk, but the other with Porsches and Vettes. I almost crapped that time.

Don't think I need to do track days again. I'm happy just looking guuuuuuud.

 

I have told Wellzy that you need the web site and he will post it later. But it is held at Lakeland Community College. Registration at 9am

 

who says you look good

 

ya track days are fun to do. you can get your need for speed with out a problem with johnny law. just got with the attitude that it is not a race and you want to your best.

 

The mirror does baby......

 

Holy carp!!! You need to join the self admiration society. Or maybe you just need a new mirror.

 

Mirror, Mirror on the wall. Who is the fairest of them all?

Anyone except HotDog!

 

 

That is perfect!!!!

 

Wow-didn't take long to get off topic (as Kim predicted)...mmm...hot dog... (pretend he is eating a hot dog and not popcorn)

 

It doesn't take long. That's what makes this forum so entertaining.

 

I've had to deal with jealousy my whole life. So does Meeky Mowse because of her pristine beauty.

Crashton, where did you get that prom photo of me?

 

The guy who drove this truck gave it to me.

 

The only car HotDog would trade his JCW for but only if fully stocked

 

Back on Topic........................
Is anyone interested in Auto X on Sunday 9-28-08?????
Wellzy is planning on attending and I was thinking about giving it a try.

 

Although I am a new MINI motor maniac, I am definately super intersted in auto X. My bf thinks I have gone off the deep end but I just love to drive! Oh.. by the way, i know I met someone on here today with a British green S who gave me a BRM flyer! (Great manuverability on SOM ) Was that anyone here???

 

Great manuverabliity?!?! Are we break some traffic laws here BRM?!?! Anything for the group!

 

When and where? New suspension and brakes on the mini. I'm ready. What do I need? (Helmet, etc.?)

 

Coolio...auto X...yeah what are the details, I would totally be in!! Do we need a helmet...where is it...what kind of place is it...do I need to upgrade my brakes and install nitrous before I show??!! Yippee! If nothing else I'd love spectate!

 

ok all the detals are as fallows.

1. you will need a helmat.
2. a car in good working order.
3. every thing out of your car that is not bolted down.
4. cooler sun screen anything else personal.
5. coast will be 25 bucks
the place will be at lakeland communty collage, regestration starts at 9 am first car off about 10:30. there is other stuff like walking the corse but that can be covered at the event.

a side note this stuff is a loads of fun and the porsha clubs is top notch, they are the ones that put this on.

 

It's sounds like a ton of fun! I think I was highly caffeinated during my previous post, but I am thinking that I will come up to watch and get a feel for it and hang out before I get my butt on the track. Yes, I am one of those people that takes 15 minutes to ease himself into the swimming pool! Bear with me! Are there going to be some other spectators?!