Michael,

I just registered and sent you an email so you can hopefully approve me for the solo group.

Let me know that you got the email as I sent it through this site..

JJ,
You do not have to Join PCA to participate. We will be checking with the other clubs to verify all driver's credentials that we are unfamiliar with.
If we can not verify for some reason we will arrange a check ride.

Ed Lasher,
I had a job to volunteer you for, even though you did not know it. We will miss you again, have fun at work.

Thanks Michael, you should have no problem verifying my credentials, just note that I typically register as Johan Altenburg. I was driving with PBOC on Homestead this June.

There is a small glitch for some registering if new when your car selection comes up. No big thing. But a rep called 'Josh" called me up to help clarify things. WHAT A NICE FELLOW! If he is a representation of what PCA is all about, then I am DOUBLY looking forward to the event. I will most likely join PCA even though I dont have to! I wish more outfits would be as engaging as Josh. How refreshing! I am so pleased. Thank you.
Big Dave

Wow,

Thanks for your kind words with regard to Josh. I have copied him on this response to you.
Josh is a great guy, He is a volunteer like the rest of us. We do this because we love it, but the positive reinforcement from participants is always great to hear. I hope that you find the rest of us to be as enjoyable to work with and our event to be a positive experience.

Thanks again for the positive feed back it is definitely appreciated.

Michael Grant

Juan,

Looks like Big Dave is coming try keeping with that not so stock BMW At least he tells us about his not so stock mods I have to add tighten my mirrors to my tech sheet so they stay on

Hello everyone, a quick heads-up on the garages for the July 24th PCA event ... Tech inspection will be in garage #18. Provided it's OK with Michael Grant, we will be reserving garages #22-25 for TrackWeekend.com members. We have between 16 and 20 TW cars/members participating - SPACE WILL BE LIMITED. PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY TO CLAIM YOUR TW GARAGE. We will have a banner up, organizers will be wearing black & red shirts, and you can look for the TW decals on the cars as well.

Sean, following Michael's advice, I will NOT admit my car has been modified. It may not look or sound stock, but rest assured i have not installed a supercharger on my car. If anything, it is hampered by the weight of it's driver and the only reason I lap faster than my peers is because of my talent and size of my BALLS! Thank you very much... I can't wait till Saturday... :-)

http://www.aolnews.com/nation/article/tropical-storm-bonn...

So what does everyone recommend for rain tires? :D

Rain Rain Go Away
Mark good call I just got off the phone with my tire guru Okay Tire on Sate Rd 84 in Lauderdale I have asked him for some inexpensive recomendations He has come up with a couple of really good options If you want call down there and ask for Scott 954) 523-3198
I just purchased R-1s for this event looks like they may stay in teh back of the truck

Looking like a 40% chance of rain... Not my idea of a good first time track day... But I'll just keep positive thoughts... no rain, no rain, no rain...

For those of you driving Homestead for the first time, your street tires will do just fine in the rain (they do on the highway, right?). Yes, it will suck a little to drive in the rain, but you will be a better driver, and you will learn faster, trust me. The wet surface will accentuate the small mistakes you make (dry pavement is more forgiving). Regardless, we're going to have a great time out there. It can't rain ALL day, can it? Juan's stock Camaro will be out there, so why not us?

You're damn right I'll be out there, since I'm running a stock car on stock tires! Besides, rain teaches you car control. If you can be fast in the rain, you'll fly in the dry!

Juans right But let me ask something serious for a change!!
If you go off in the rain do you still have to wear the John Deer hat for the day or do you get a by????

All good comments about the rain.
One other note we run with windows down for safety and access in an accident. First timers on track just keep it safe and do not push the envelope.
We will run rain or shine provided the corner workers are not in danger from lightning and provided that we are not actually experiencing tropical storm conditions or worse.
Rain is the great equalizer and offers a good opportunity to learn the finesse part of driving.

I think it will provide some really great learning, at least for me, so I'm all for it. I'm thinking I should get some anti-fog for the helmet visor, and also get a ton of rainX on the windsheild.

I have two sets of tires to choose from, which one would you guys go with in steady rain- very new R888s (three heat cycles on them) or my street tires (Falken Ziex somethings, a bit over half worn)?

Mark, in my opinion, with rain you won't be able to get any heat in the R888's. Your street tires are going to offer better water dispersion to help with hydroplaning. I'll be running on Pirelli Pzero street tires myself.

Guys trust me, it will not rain! I bought a set for Hankook street tires for the rain about 6 months ago since Hoosier R6s are not fun in the rain. I have lugged them in the back of the truck for the last 6-7 weekends I have run with NASA, HOD, etc. and havent used them once, though it is obvious had I left them at home, it would of rained. Rest assured that I will bring my rain tires this Saturday which should steer the weather away.

Joseph =p

Has anyone run Nitto INVOs in the rain?

Guys, as luck would have it I have to work the weekend and can't believe I'll miss playing with you all. Please don't feel sorry though, as the job is north of Hamburg, Germany and I have one word to say.........A U T O B A H N !!!!!!!! I'll let you know what terminal velocity on a rental VW Golf Turbo Diesel is when I get back! Have a ball and stay safe and don't forget to point the little guy bye. It's not how big the dog is in the fight but how big the fight is in the dog!

Hey Joseph, I love your theory and I hope you're right. But, I just got a new set of rear tires just in case...

John, you should be OK with those INVO's.

Ed, we're going to need video proof of your terminal velocity...

I know it's past the 18th, but can we still register for this?

What a difference a day makes! Just a day ago I was feeling all "Blue" given the predicted rain and my run classification, but between God and the good folks at PCA (like Christal), the outlook is much brighter. Now it appears that nasty storm system will have blown through by the time I line up my stock Exige on the Yellow grid to chase that stock Camaro owned and driven by that fast and lovable Hispanic dude.

Word on the street is that we are looking to do a bar-b-que during the "Dinner Break" - which for the Yellow run group is effectively from 5 - 8pm (awesome schedule). Is this true, Carlos? If so, what can we all bring besides NO beer? If we arent doing the bar-b-que, then what should we do for food during the 3 hour respite? In that amount of time, we could all blast up to that great little seafood joint next to the Best Western.

Hey Jim, I hope you're bring some rain tires, cause those slicks aren't going to help you catch a stock Camaro in the wet! I believe the BBQ is a go, and I'm bring some hot dogs & buns with some chips...

I am assuming that there will be coolers there. If I bring some food/soda for the BBQ where will it be stored all day?

Hi John You need to bring youre own cooler

Is there ICE for purchase @ track?

Hi John
No ice at the track just fuel till 7pm There are numerous gas stations really close I usually stop and top off the cooler with a fresh bag

I will reiterate my theory on the rain. I have the rain tires already on the car and finally fixed my bad wiper motor. It wont rain =)

See you guys manana!

NO rain. Storm has passed. I am snug in the Travelodge in Florida City right now. They have flat screen TVs now and a special coupon rate of less than 60 bucks. I have Marios in my GPS for Brunch man yanna! C U there or B square.
Any one have some spare stock or any spare E46 lug bolts? I forgot my spares. Could I bowwow 10? It would help to have 2 3mm spacers or even 5 to 6mm spacers. Awesome. RED M3 CONVERTIBLE. The ONLY one AFAIK. At least I remembered my tech sheet!

Oh, yeah. Stop by if you want to see an AA stage 1.5 HKS Super Charger install. Not like a turbo, but linear boost for the track. This is NOT a monster, just a little boost that makes it more interesting. Very tractable. The car drives the same except I expect better LOW end and mid range coming OUT of a turn.
It made my exhaust louder and the car SOUNDS cool. I hopefully will be on par with a coupe now. The verts are pretty portly and down on power because of excess weight.

This event was GREAT!! Thanks Track Weekend especially Juan and Carlos for making my very first track day an awesome experience. I am hooked!!

Good to meet you guys, see you at the next one!

First I would like to thank everyone who gave me a helping and guiding hand.
One special thanks goes to Carlos Espitia. The other to my instructor that showed me the "ropes". Thank you Robin, and I hope to have you as my instructor in the next events.
The briefings were very helpful and I had a fantastic goog time.
Thank you!!

PCA ran a top-notch event. Thank you Michael Grant and all of the PCA volunteers for making this happen for us. It was great to hang out with the PCA instructors for Brunch and dinner, the guys from Breathless Performance, the brand new drivers, and all the new friends we made. Awesome event! Thank you for the cake PCA!!!

Thanks to everyone who came out to play with us. It was a great day. Thanks to Trackweekend.com and breathless performance for making the event a full house. It was great to see all the new drivers and new freinds. Hope everyone had as much fun as I did. Thanks again to everyone who came out to play and to the volunteers. Hope to see you all again at Sebring in September and the first weekend in November for our two day event at PBIR.

If anyone is interested, there are many professional photos at www.photosbyjuha.com

John
I went to www.photosbyjuha.com and did not find any from the Homestead evening. Did you actually see them or are the coming to this website?
Thanks Michael Grant

Goto www.photosbyjuha.com, then click of "prints and products", then select "2010 PCA-track weekend @ Homestead" it is the 2nd one down. I ordered a couple of shots of my first event. Black Camaro.

John,
Thanks for the help. It is tuff getting old.
Your directions were perfect and precise. I found the photos.
Thanks, Michael

Great event. From Yellow Session 1, I hate it when ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSuVMvRx_Tw

Jim Boatman - That was CLEARLY the BEST video I have ever seen. I had to watch it several times and just jept laughing...

Hey, did anyone in the GREEN group get any video?

You guys crack me up with the amount of comments left on this event, even after the fact. Interesting tid bit: The PCA night event (this page) received the most traffic on TW in the last 30 days. Second only to the home page! Let's keep this going for our next featured event on August 28 with ERME :)

John Micalizio - thanks for the kind words, man. Makes it even more fun to do the videos when people like them.

My Best Recorded Lap ever at Homestead occurred in the 2nd Yellow Session: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMGCWVcu4og