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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 04:22 AM
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If this has been posted before, I apologize.

In case anyone is interested, the Atlanta S2000 group is heading to CMP on 8/2. Yes this is next weekend.

http://www.s2katlanta.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16774

This is in conjunction with the Turn1 organization, so it is open to ALL and not just S2000s.

There are some spots still available, it's close and a decent track for first timers wanting to check out a trackday (little to nothing to hit if you go off)
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 08:42 PM
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Damn wish i could make it! Have fun!!!
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 03:13 AM
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Well at least it got 1 response.

I am surprised more people are not interested in getting on track. We have one of the best cars in "stock" form out there - able to embarrass plenty of other high $$ and high hp cars (and egos).

I would prefer a day on track vs. a run up Ceasars Head based on safety alone.
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 04:09 AM
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I agree with the safety thing! The track is much safer when driving quick. No one pulling out in front you, less dogs, deer & other wildlife and plenty of run-off vs. deep ditches.

I think if most people just went once to a track day they'd be hooked. The S2k is a great platform for learning new skills.

BTW, I've been on the newly configured CMP track. It's better but I still prefer VIR and Roebling Rd.
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 04:27 AM
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^^I have never done a trackday at VIR, but have been told that I can't run there w/out a roll bar. Did you run the full course? Do you have a roll bar?

So you DO prefer Roebling over CMP?

I agree with the rest of your post; it is totally addictive once you get on track. The hard part for some, I guess, is taking the leap to go the first time.
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by bigteninch,Jul 24 2008, 07:13 AM
Well at least it got 1 response.

I am surprised more people are not interested in getting on track. We have one of the best cars in "stock" form out there - able to embarrass plenty of other high $$ and high hp cars (and egos).

I would prefer a day on track vs. a run up Ceasars Head based on safety alone.
Thanks for posting. I still need to get my first track day under my belt and would have liked to have done it on the 2nd with the rest of you guys. Unfortuantely I have a prior commitment and also need to get my coilovers installed first.

Thanks again.

-Rick
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 07:51 AM
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I wish I could, but my friend's wedding is that day in Charlotte. Y'all have a good time!
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 09:38 AM
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Scott you know I would love to do it, but it was too short notice for me. I have plans to go to ATL this weekend. Have fun!
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 09:59 AM
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No doubt, it is certainly short notice. I'll post up in the future about these as the info is available. I posted this one late only b/c it is a relatively short drive to this track and it is on a Saturday (which is a little rare). We'll get together this fall.

There are a few coming up at Roebling (Seat-Time) - Sept, Oct and Nov, but they are on Fridays making it difficult to attend for some.
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 06:17 PM
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BTW, I've been on the newly configured CMP track. It's better but I still prefer VIR and Roebling Rd.
VIR is completely understandable. Roebling??? What do you like better about it?
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