[Fabspeed Motorsport]

Hello everyone!

Join us for an exclusive exotic car performance driving event at New Jersey Motorsport Park on Thunderbolt Raceway.

Jointly hosted by Fabspeed Motorsport and Carcierge, this high-performance driver's education event is the perfect opportunity for experienced track drivers and novices alike to experience the capabilities of their exotic sports cars in a safe and legal setting.



The luxury doesn't end with the vehicles, either! Registration includes a catered breakfast, lunch, refreshments throughout the day, and a private cocktail party at the track clubhouse! Click the link below to register!

Concorso Velocita info on Jun 30, 2016 (521129) | MotorsportReg.com

This event is strictly limited to 80 vehicles, so register today and don't miss your opportunity to get in on the most exciting event of the season!

[JTO24]

Damn, I'll be away that weekend. Hopefully there are more events like this to come!

[Fabspeed Motorsport]

Originally Posted by JTO24

Damn, I'll be away that weekend. Hopefully there are more events like this to come!

We will definitely keep everyone posted on more track events in the future!

[F87LUV]

Originally Posted by Fabspeed Motorsport

Hello everyone!

Join us for an exclusive exotic car performance driving event at New Jersey Motorsport Park on Thunderbolt Raceway.

Jointly hosted by Fabspeed Motorsport and Carcierge, this high-performance driver's education event is the perfect opportunity for experienced track drivers and novices alike to experience the capabilities of their exotic sports cars in a safe and legal setting.



The luxury doesn't end with the vehicles, either! Registration includes a catered breakfast, lunch, refreshments throughout the day, and a private cocktail party at the track clubhouse! Click the link below to register!

Concorso Velocita info on Jun 30, 2016 (521129) | MotorsportReg.com

This event is strictly limited to 80 vehicles, so register today and don't miss your opportunity to get in on the most exciting event of the season!

I was excited when I saw NJ but turns out it's 100 miles from NYC.

How does the course work? Instructors in vehicles or solo?

[hpapad01]

Originally Posted by F87LUV

I was excited when I saw NJ but turns out it's 100 miles from NYC.

How does the course work? Instructors in vehicles or solo?

LoL!

You should go for it. It shouldn't take YOU more than 45 minutes, okay tops 50 minutes with traffic to get there

You will definitely enjoy it.

[F87LUV]

Originally Posted by hpapad01

LoL!

You should go for it. It shouldn't take YOU more than 45 minutes, okay tops 50 minutes with traffic to get there

You will definitely enjoy it.

Won't I need new tires after doing one of those? My ex bf used to destroy his tires every time he did a track day. This would be my first one. I've only gone to drag strips.

[Twix]

Originally Posted by F87LUV

Won't I need new tires after doing one of those? My ex bf used to destroy his tires every time he did a track day. This would be my first one. I've only gone to drag strips.

It will depend on how hard you drive. If you're fairly conservative, your tires will hardly wear more than say driving through the mountains in a spirited fashion. If you're chucking the car around hard, you'll probably need a new set of rubber.

[hpapad01]

Originally Posted by Twix

It will depend on how hard you drive. If you're fairly conservative, your tires will hardly wear more than say driving through the mountains in a spirited fashion. If you're chucking the car around hard, you'll probably need a new set of rubber.

I would probably worry more about brakes fading if you do many spirited laps. But if drive conservatively and manage your brakes then you shouldn't have any issues. Same with your tires.

BTW - follow this tread regarding proper tire pressures:
http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1268731

[F87LUV]

hpapad01 Twix

I'm torn between using my own car doing a track day up here or going to SC and doing the one day M school. I suppose there's a convenience in not having to fly but I wouldn't need to use my own car in SC.

[gmzanatta]

Originally Posted by F87LUV

hpapad01 Twix

I'm torn between using my own car doing a track day up here or going to SC and doing the one day M school. I suppose there's a convenience in not having to fly but I wouldn't need to use my own car in SC.

If you don't do much track driving, I'd highly recommend the school regardless. It's a worthwhile experience.

[Fabspeed Motorsport]

Originally Posted by F87LUV

How does the course work? Instructors in vehicles or solo?

This event will be broken down into four run groups based on prior experience:

NOVICE | This is your first track event
BEGINNER | You have driven on track 1 or 2 times
INTERMEDIATE | You have been to 3 to 5 track events
ADVANCED | You have been to more than 5 events

Novice, Beginner, and Intermediate drivers will be accompanied by an instructor. Intermediate students will have the ability to run solo in their second and third session if they prove proficiency and safety during their first session. Advanced students may request instruction at their discretion but are not required to be accompanied by an instructor.

Originally Posted by F87LUV

Won't I need new tires after doing one of those? My ex bf used to destroy his tires every time he did a track day. This would be my first one. I've only gone to drag strips.

If this is your first event, you should have no problem maintaining the life of your tires, especially during a one-day event. Your instructor will work with you to help you experience the fundamentals of high performance car control and vehicle dynamics without having to thrash your tires.

[F87LUV]

Originally Posted by Fabspeed Motorsport

This event will be broken down into four run groups based on prior experience:

NOVICE | This is your first track event
BEGINNER | You have driven on track 1 or 2 times
INTERMEDIATE | You have been to 3 to 5 track events
ADVANCED | You have been to more than 5 events

Novice, Beginner, and Intermediate drivers will be accompanied by an instructor. Intermediate students will have the ability to run solo in their second and third session if they prove proficiency and safety during their first session. Advanced students may request instruction at their discretion but are not required to be accompanied by an instructor.

If this is your first event, you should have no problem maintaining the life of your tires, especially during a one-day event. Your instructor will work with you to help you experience the fundamentals of high performance car control and vehicle dynamics without having to thrash your tires.

Thank you! I'm assuming I need a helmet right?

[F87LUV]

Originally Posted by hpapad01

I would probably worry more about brakes fading if you do many spirited laps. But if drive conservatively and manage your brakes then you shouldn't have any issues. Same with your tires.

BTW - follow this tread regarding proper tire pressures:
http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1268731

Here's my issue with this, wtf do I get nitrogen to refill my tires? Lol.

[hpapad01]

Originally Posted by F87LUV

Here's my issue with this, wtf do I get nitrogen to refill my tires? Lol.

Haha!

I really don't understand why dealers are pushing nitrogen in the M cars. Most likely the extra $49.00 is a great revenue for them.

I have never used it in my M cars and never had any issues.

If you need to inflate your tires you should not have any issues as you are only putting a couple of pounds of regular air. Just make sure you are maintain proper pressures and do a check on a regular intervals (monthly) for normal driving and you should be okay along with preserving your tires longer.

[F87LUV]

Originally Posted by hpapad01

Haha!

I really don't understand why dealers are pushing nitrogen in the M cars. Most likely the extra $49.00 is a great revenue for them.

I have never used it in my M cars and never had any issues.

If you need to inflate your tires you should not have any issues as you are only putting a couple of pounds of regular air. Just make sure you are maintain proper pressures and do a check on a regular intervals (monthly) for normal driving and you should be okay along with preserving your tires longer.

I was told that if I'm going to put air in that I need to deflate the entire tire before doing so.

[Fabspeed Motorsport]

Originally Posted by F87LUV

Thank you! I'm assuming I need a helmet right?

Yep! However, helmets will be available to rent through the pro shop at the track.

[gmzanatta]

Originally Posted by F87LUV

Here's my issue with this, wtf do I get nitrogen to refill my tires? Lol.

Air is 80% nitrogen.

The whole N2 tire thing is purely BS to charge you for what is essentially air. And really, it makes the most difference in very cold climates, so a super hot tire at the track will see little benefit.

[hpapad01]

Originally Posted by F87LUV

I was told that if I'm going to put air in that I need to deflate the entire tire before doing so.

You worry to much. Relax and have fun with the event.

It is perfectly okay to correct your tire pressure with regular compressed air without diminishing the benefits of nitrogen inflation.

[omasou]

Originally Posted by F87LUV

hpapad01 Twix

I'm torn between using my own car doing a track day up here or going to SC and doing the one day M school. I suppose there's a convenience in not having to fly but I wouldn't need to use my own car in SC.

You don't have to do a BMW DC at SC. There are plenty of great driver's schools at a track near you, e.g. Skip Barber at Lime Rock and other tracks, Bondurant, etc.

I attend an Skip Barber 2-3 day Driver School (forget which) and an Advanced Car Control clinic at Lime Rock. In the driver's school we used their Dodge Neons (not sure what the use now) to practice and for my final lap instead of driving the Dodge Viper I chose to drive my E36M3, http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/bpg...=view&id=18376

The Advanced Car Control clinic was in Skippy cars.

This was on their small autocross track not the main Lime Rock track. Though they do have racing schools on those tracks. And for those that think M2 auto blip is sacrilege, try learning to double clutch and blip a Skippy car not that easy if you don't know what your doing. More like rubbing your tummy and tapping your head.

[hpapad01]

Originally Posted by F87LUV

hpapad01 Twix

I'm torn between using my own car doing a track day up here or going to SC and doing the one day M school. I suppose there's a convenience in not having to fly but I wouldn't need to use my own car in SC.

I see your point, however, I think you will have more fun driving and experiencing your M2.

I've done the M School in SC and it was a lot of fun driving all the different M cars. I had the most fun driving the X5M. It is an amazing vehicle for its size. Amazing chassis control and power delivery as I never expected it especially coming out of an M5.

Also, visiting the factory was a plus for me. Did you know that the BMW plant in SC is the largest US auto exporter?

[F87LUV]

Originally Posted by Fabspeed Motorsport

Yep! However, helmets will be available to rent through the pro shop at the track.

Putting a rental helmet on my pretty little head? Umm no. Haha. I'll make sure to get one before then.

[F87LUV]

Originally Posted by hpapad01

You worry to much. Relax and have fun with the event.

It is perfectly okay to correct your tire pressure with regular compressed air without diminishing the benefits of nitrogen inflation.

I do. Only because I don't want to f*ck anything up and have a problem at some point. O=)