SoCal Driving School & Tracks?
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streets of willow is pretty popular, it's a pretty cheap and relatively safe track. There are several of us that go out regularly. I'm heading out there either may 10 or 11, I'll let you know which I end up deciding on.
There are several organizations that arrange track days, the most popular being speedventures.com and redlinetrackevents.com. Between the two I prefer speed ventures and that's who I'll be going out with in may.
There are several organizations that arrange track days, the most popular being speedventures.com and redlinetrackevents.com. Between the two I prefer speed ventures and that's who I'll be going out with in may.
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There's always Buttonwillow, which is about 2 hours north of LA. SoCal Hooked on Driving (HOD) have started doing events there, I came down from from NorCal to do one last year.
Buttonwillow is a fun and pretty safe track, there's nothing to run into except dirt. HOD will coach you in the car, do you need any more driving classes than that?
Buttonwillow is a fun and pretty safe track, there's nothing to run into except dirt. HOD will coach you in the car, do you need any more driving classes than that?
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There is a event on the 20th of this month. You guys are welcome to join.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-feb-20th.html
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-feb-20th.html
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There is a event on the 20th of this month. You guys are welcome to join.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-feb-20th.html
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-feb-20th.html
Let me know if you sign up. I might try to make that if I can get a couple things done to the Mini.
On topic: +1 on the speedventures recommendation. I've run with them for years and Aaron runs a great event. A good balance of freedom and safety. Generally good, courteous drivers and everything is on time. If you are new, you can sign up in the white group and get an instructor who will work with you all day. Other drivers will also give rides, which is always a blast especially if you are new and have not experienced it before.
I just did Willow Springs big track yesterday with SV and Aaron must be bribing the weather gods as it rained all around us but not on the track.
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Buttonwillow is fun, if a bit flat. There are 2 "hills" which rise about 10ft. There are lots of possible ways of running, I think I did #13CW.
We mail ordered a few from Helmet City, they'll take back on you don't like or don't fit. We got a cheap open face SA2005 standard one. (SA is the standard for car racing "special application", 2005 will be good till 2015.)
Edit: That was running CW, not CCW.
where does one try on and get a helmet?
Edit: That was running CW, not CCW.
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Funny enough, the only track in California I have not been to is Streets of Willow. I've been to Willow at least half a dozen times, but never SOW. If I don't go to BW next week, I might go to SOW on 4/10 with the MCS.
I also order my helmets online, but I know my size and what kind of helmet I like. There are retail stores in LA (I'm assuming that's where you are). I think there's a Simpson retail store in the Torrance area. I've been to Werks 2 in Burbank and Sube Sport in Huntington Beach and I'm sure there are others. Some groups allow M rated/motorcycle helmets, if you can borrow one. The only/main (?) difference between the M and SA rating is the fire resistance requirement in the SA rating.
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SSB is a good comparison for an MCS, and SSC for an MC. I've got a little work to do about 16 sec behind the SSC record.
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I did 2:42 in the MCS w/ auto and completely stock at the time.... that was in the rain though Very, very little traction coming out of 2 without a LSD and a lot of sliding around through Cotton Corners, which was fun actually. I was passing Vettes which had no traction at all. FWD in the the rain FTW I do 2:05-2:06 in the Boxster. The car is capable of much faster though, I need more practice
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All of our MINis are stock apart from the tires, that fine by me. (The MCS does have the LSD though.)
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Don't forget this opportunity for advanced drivers to learn the secrets of Laguna Seca, coming up on April 8th! We still have a few slots open.
Advanced Car Control Clinic 2 @ Laguna
Advanced Car Control Clinic 2 @ Laguna
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http://www.cccbmwcca.org/BMW/Welcome.html
http://www.bmwclubla.org/calendar.php
I attended the car control clinic and driving school that the LA chapter put on last year, at Willow Springs and it was really good - learned a lot, sharpened my skills and had a great time ! You will learn a lot in a very safe, methodical environment. You'll get a good combination of theory and seat-time. If you're a beginner to track days or if it's been awhile, this is a very good way to get started I think.
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