This is an event still in the planning stage. I have not received our information package from Panoz yet. I will consider other tracks if a turnkey event package is available. Obviously TMS/Panoz is not the cheapest option but it is all inclusive with insurance. If a competitive package becomes available elsewhere we will be all over it.
Once we get a few of these under our belt TMS (infield road course) can be rented very affordably without instruction for as little as $2000 per day.
Open DE events at TWS and Motorsports Ranch are always available.

I quickly scanned the posts about TMS and I did not find anything negative that should concern us in my opinion. The biggest area of concern involved the entry and exit to the tri-oval that we do not intend to use. Most praised the infield although none said it was particularly challenging. This may be a plus as we will have drivers with differing levels of experience participating.
Another area of concern was the chicane (again, out on the tri-oval) prior to turn one. I thought it was fun actually but we do not intend to rent the oval sections.
The main reason for considering TMS is the turnkey deal from Panoz. Instructors, track, safety equipment and insurance are all included. The idea is for everyone to enjoy the event instead of being responsible for running it. The club has hosted a driving event at Motorsport Ranch before and it does not cost any less. This is not to say that other tracks are out of the running but our initial events must be turnkey. I would like to visit Cresson (Motorsport Ranch) as well. Keep up the good suggestions.

(also posted in off topic)

Pretty cool vid if you want to see what TMS looks like behind the windscreen of the baddest production bike on the planet. Watch how quickly he gets to 170+ mph! Just be warned that it's a big video (>4 mins.) and takes a while to download.

http://www.y2kracing.com/TMS/tmsvideo.htm

My F4 suddenly seems a bit sluggish...

Provided I'm in town, count me in for a track event. My preference would be TMS if the cost is reasonable (less than $400).

Looks like the track is available except for the first weekend in June (One Lap of Dallas). I need to get a concensus as to who would like to attend and on which weekend in June you would prefer. The Panose School can book next month or in following months although we may want to avoid the hottest weather. As soon as we can get a head count the cost of entry will be easy to determine. I'll check in with the school tomorrow and get the final details. Check back before this weekend for more info.

NOT the weekend of the 16th (Japan trip) and NOT the weekend of the 30th (San Francisco trip.)

So that leaves the 9th and 23rd for me, and they work equally well.

Is this a 2-day event or just one?

wc

I may be interested in this event too.

Update from Panos and TMS:

The track will NOT be available in June.

The following dates are available

July 7/8
August 11/12

The proposal is due to arrive by e-mail today.
More info before this weekend...

I finally received the proposal from Panoz today. I'll post all of the details in an update thread tonight!