Drifting event/class

[OC3]

This is sort of a feeler to gauge any possible interest on SoCal people who might be interested in attending a drifting class/event. It'll be with instructors and on a track, and have classes for beginners and intermediates. I'm attending and, of course, am angling for a Group Buy rate.

If so, do you prefer weekends or is a week day ok (less expensive on a week day)? And, would you use your own car, or pay more and use their prep'd cars?

There might be one on a weekday in mid-December at Willow Springs...

PM me if interested plz.

[OC3]

Addendum: intermediate is instructed by an active Formula D driver. And, we should be able to do a weekend thing if there's enough interest/participants.

[42o]

sounds fun !

[kautiongsr]

hell yeah im in...

[e46mike-izzle]

What's the price on the prepped vehicle?

[OC3]

What's the price on the prepped vehicle?

Non-group rate is $700 for full day for beginner class & $900 for full day for intermediate class ($400 & $500, respectively, if you bring your own car). I took the beginner one using their car a year ago and I had a blast and IMO was worth the money. But YMMV, of course, and that's why I'm looking to bring down those rates w/ a group buy.

[TheBison]

Count me in

[OC3]

bump

[Tonester]

Who is the instructor?

[LateBraking]

I'm interested but out, I won't have a car until mid-January, and my track wheels have no tires on them ATM. Could drift on the OE's, but problem #1 is still there.

[OC3]

Who is the instructor?

Intermediate is taught by Taka Aono, who competes in Formula D.

[OC3]

I'm interested but out, I won't have a car until mid-January, and my track wheels have no tires on them ATM. Could drift on the OE's, but problem #1 is still there.

Well, even if we somehow delay or otherwise time the gig for mid-January, are you sure you want to use your car that hasn't had the break-in 1,200 mile service?

Especially in the beginner class, where you wind up thrashing around a lot (lots of donuts around a cone, both clockwise & counter-clockwise, and then figure-8's), I think it's better to pay a bit more and use their car & tires. When I took it about a year ago, I blew out a rear tire (their car) being so heavy-footed. Thank g0d it wasn't my OE's ($980 for the rear pair of Michelins!).

[LateBraking]

Well, even if we somehow delay or otherwise time the gig for mid-January, are you sure you want to use your car that hasn't had the break-in 1,200 mile service?

Especially in the beginner class, where you wind up thrashing around a lot (lots of donuts around a cone, both clockwise & counter-clockwise, and then figure-8's), I think it's better to pay a bit more and use their car & tires. When I took it about a year ago, I blew out a rear tire (their car) being so heavy-footed. Thank g0d it wasn't my OE's ($980 for the rear pair of Michelins!).

Wait.....

What? Car is provided? *Runs back to read the thread.*

M A X I M U M E X C I T E ! ! ! ! ! Car is provided! Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. :D

[OC3]

:D stripped down 240SX's w/ racing seats. engines are very lively.

[Fodolla]

damnit why can't norcal have some **** like this, i would sooooooooo go. They are providing cars to that is pimpin.

[E90///M3]

i'd love to do this... but unfortunately time and money aren't my friends right now.

[OC3]

damnit why can't norcal have some **** like this, i would sooooooooo go. They are providing cars to that is pimpin.

No way to fly down on I-5 the day before?

[Fodolla]

No way to fly down on I-5 the day before?

i would playa but i am to busy for these stupid holidays with work and family, maybe next time.

[OC3]

I'm wondering if it'll be better for everyone to avoid December/holidays & do this in... mid-January.

[TheBison]

I'm wondering if it'll be better for everyone to avoid December/holidays & do this in... mid-January.

Yeah. That sounds better to me, actually

[kautiongsr]

just FYI everyone.. i just signed up for a track event january 9...
http://www.extremespeedtrackevents.com/
i know its not drifting .. but would be fun if anyone want to go and have some fun

[OC3]

I might come out just to peep, I mean watch :D

[Zesty_Bonanza]

I may be interested using my own car and on a weekday