Twanny425

I checked the NASA site, looks like they aren't supporting the NW Region again

Twanny425

When you register on motoreg, there is a little box where you write about your experience, it might be worth a shot to see but better to be safe than sorry. As you said, it is best to call the event organizer(s) and see.

Manga_Spawn

That sucks. We need some other orgs so there is some competition. I suspect it is also due to the lack of tracks up here and that the few we have don't host many large events that pay most of the bills so they have to charge more for little events like a track day. Also the number of days they can operate is fewer with the weather.

rice_classic

It depends on the track, club, day etc. Some California tracks are expensive, some are not. Streets of willow =/= Laguna Seca. But I digress.

Up here there's lots of track days, but there's also lots of racing so tracks book their weekends the year prior for competition events of which there are a lot of which is why track days tend to take place on the week days.

There's LOTS of orgs up here to do days with:
Turn 2, ProFormance, IRDC, Porsche/BMW/Alfa clubs, SCCA Track Night, and more.

There's always something going on with multiple orgs at either track, but not often on the weekends because... racing. If you buy a race car, the actual race entries are under $300 with most of the Conference clubs which is definitely not the case with most race entry fees across the country. It's way cheaper to race in the PacNW.

edit: Wanted to add.. your choices of track day orgs does get limited however due to the open top nature of the S2k. Unfortunate reality of a roadster.

RumRunnerS2k

Luckily I have a weld-in roll bar and hard top, so no limits there! I just opened up a 3rd savings account for racing my car. I'll just suck it up and pay up like a gentleman. Luckily Im 26 with no wife/kids so racing my car is still an option!

jeremicium

Hey I'm in Olympia too. What color is your S?



As far as the expense of track days locally, my experience started two years ago and the only additional fee I paid to get signed off solo was a $100 "tip" i paid to my instructor for a full day of instruction with Turn 2. PCA provides instructors for free. I believe there is some reciprocity with regard to some local clubs sharing "signed off for solo" privileges. For example, on motorsportsreg, if you want to do a track day with ProFormance there is a block for you to provide your experience in order to qualify for the less expensive solo driving.

That all said. I'm planning out my track days for this year, would like to meet up with some locals. I know your on here Sean...i'll see you at the Charity event...maybe others too.

My plan so far is:

June 12th at The Ridge with Turn 2
July 15th at Pacific with PCA
July 24th with a local BMW group at Oregon Raceway Park
August 4th at The Ridge with Turn 2 *Camp Goodtimes Event
9 September at Pacific with the PCA

All subject to change, The Ridge is pretty appealing being a 25 minute drive from my house

These are mostly weekend events, between $250-$300 for the day. Wish I had the time and money to do more, that'll have to wait a few years.

RumRunnerS2k

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My plan so far is:

June 12th at The Ridge with Turn 2
July 15th at Pacific with PCA
July 24th with a local BMW group at Oregon Raceway Park
August 4th at The Ridge with Turn 2 *Camp Goodtimes Event
9 September at Pacific with the PCA

All subject to change, The Ridge is pretty appealing being a 25 minute drive from my house

These are mostly weekend events, between $250-$300 for the day. Wish I had the time and money to do more, that'll have to wait a few years.
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Every date after the June 12 event looks like it would be makable for me. Maybe we should start a track day thread in this forum to coordinate people looking to meet up at the track?
How would I go about driving with PCA and BMW groups? SCCA track nights seem like a decent option if you were in the advanced groups and looking for some quick track time.

jeremicium

PCA link:

http://www.pnwr.org/Track/driver_ed/default.asp

Also, check out https://www.motorsportreg.com if you haven't already.

BMW events are a no-go, they don't allow convertibles without full cage. I believe you need to be a member of one of the local clubs to participate in a PCA event. Join the BMWCCA, their monthly magazine Roundel, and the local puget sound magazines are very good. And it's a non-profit, so the $60 yearly fee is a tax write off. PCA also has autocross days for pretty cheap, though i've not done one. You can't join the Porsche club without owning a Porsche. I'll remedy that with my next car. The Cayman S is the best car i've driven...including Porsche 911, and my own M4.

Last year there was a track thread. I've signed up for the June 12th event. I'd definitely recommend the PCA events. Very well structured, good instructors...the instruction is free, and i'm pretty sure Tom from Turn 2 accepts sign-offs from PCA for running solo with his group.

RumRunnerS2k

I contacted our local PCA about entering events without owning a Porsche.

If you are not a current car club member, you can attend the event on a trial basis. Afterwards if you want to continue, you could join a club that is open to all makes of cars, ie - Alfa Club.

Thanks,

Gregory Erickson
Olly Downs
DE Registrars PCA/PNWR

So basically join the Alfa club or BMWCCA. Probably whatever membership is accepted into more events is the one I will go with.