MichaelP Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 Hey Everyrone- Just got back from the Glen. Trackmasters was having a two day event and I have to say one thing. THIS IS THE MOST FUN YOU WILL EVER HAVE ON 4 WHEELS!!!!! If you have ever thought about going to a performance driving school at one of the motor sports parks....GO ! Thanks to eveyrone that helped me on this forum with advice on brakes, brake fluid and trailing my car. I was amazed (and my instructor who has a track prepped GT3) at how well our GT500's perform stock (other than the brake fluid and Hawk HP pads). We obviously have very heavy cars compared to that 300K Ferrari 430 behind me.. The car had more to deliver...I just need a lot more track time. M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inyadreems Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 Congrats on tracking your car......It is the most fun you can have with your clothes on..... Millville last year for me.....Pocono this July! :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 id luv to do that,but tracks ive been to require a roll bar in verts--does the Glen?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelP Posted May 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 Congrats on tracking your car......It is the most fun you can have with your clothes on..... Millville last year for me.....Pocono this July! :happy feet: What club are your going to be with in July at Pocono? M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelP Posted May 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 id luv to do that,but tracks ive been to require a roll bar in verts--does the Glen?? No Verts...only coupes. Some of the Vipers had hard tops on them.. One Viper and BMW crashed... spun into wall and dragged away by tow trucks... I was surprised that owners were not too upset.. M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 What club are your going to be with in July at Pocono? M. Porsche Club, Jersey Shore Region.....they allow any cars.....did NJMP in Millville last summer with them, great bunch of folks, cant wait to get to Pocono! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpmurr Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 Hey Everyrone- Just got back from the Glen. Trackmasters was having a two day event and I have to say one thing. THIS IS THE MOST FUN YOU WILL EVER HAVE ON 4 WHEELS!!!!! If you have ever thought about going to a performance driving school at one of the motor sports parks....GO ! Thanks to eveyrone that helped me on this forum with advice on brakes, brake fluid and trailing my car. I was amazed (and my instructor who has a track prepped GT3) at how well our GT500's perform stock (other than the brake fluid and Hawk HP pads). We obviously have very heavy cars compared to that 300K Ferrari 430 behind me.. The car had more to deliver...I just need a lot more track time. M. I'd love to take my car to a road course. How did your brakes hold up with the new pads and fluid? I've heard it's very easy to go through a set of pads and rotors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelP Posted May 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 I'd love to take my car to a road course. How did your brakes hold up with the new pads and fluid? I've heard it's very easy to go through a set of pads and rotors. I put Motul 600 brake fluid in with the Hawks HP plus pads and had no problems at all. If you dont put the high boiling point fluid in with better pads you will most likely run into a bad situation. Another member here (mike ?) recommended the above products and they worked well! M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500FLYBOY Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 id luv to do that,but tracks ive been to require a roll bar in verts--does the Glen?? You WANT a rollbar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOTVENOMGT500 Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 That's one awesome shot seeing the 2 Shelbys infront of the Ferrari like that. Did you see what model it was? Looks like a F430 Scuderia if I'm seeing stripes, never seen one in person much less in white. Have heard the "normal" F430's in person and they sound amazing. Glad to hear you had a blast and your Shelby and yourself are still in one piece. I had a friend who went up for a track event at Watkins in her Vette he loved every mintue said the track was awesome and also beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inyadreems Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 No Verts...only coupes. Some of the Vipers had hard tops on them.. One Viper and BMW crashed... spun into wall and dragged away by tow trucks... I was surprised that owners were not too upset.. M. That's what I would be afraid of and I would be very upset. Insurance company finds out the car was involved in a crash while racing and may deny the claim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelP Posted May 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 That's what I would be afraid of and I would be very upset. Insurance company finds out the car was involved in a crash while racing and may deny the claim. A lot of guys had this: http://hpdeins.locktonaffinity.com/Default.aspx Track insurance for the 3 day event. I think there are a few other companies as well.. M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
interceptor Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 I wish i had known about that event i would have gone to it. Our local shelby club has a 2 day driving event there later in the year.A friend of mine is an instructor.If you come up again PM me and i'll hook up with you there. Watkins is a beautiful track.The vintage race in sept. is an awesome event. They have an event downtown where they run on the original course that was on the streets way back when it all started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Gorilla Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 Nice! I'd like to get to Summit Point (WV) this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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