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Hi fellas. I think this is a great idea. I am always recommending that people with "performance" cars head to the track for some instruction and seat time!
I have been doing HPDE's for about 9 years and instructing the last 3. I would highly recommend Thunderhill to you guys. It has the most run-off room by FAR of all the NorCal tracks, hence, I would say it is the "safest" to drive on. In contrast, Sears Point (Infineon) has a LOT of walls and is by far, the most technical track. Get it wrong there and you will be talking to a wall. Two spec Miata's ate some wall when I was there Friday! Not fun.
I have run with several clubs in the past....these are the guys I have been running with consistently, and would recommend:
1. Trackmasters Racing
2. Unlimited Laps
3. Northern California Racing Club
Each is a "school" type HPDE. run group, download session (class), rest, do it over. All novices will get instruction. You can request instruction in higher classes. i would strongly urge you to seek instruction as there is always somethign else to learn. Even after 9 years on the track, I still have a fellow instructor ride with me once in a while to check me...and there is always something I am not doing right! So, even if you are comfortable on the track, I would still recommend instruction....you can only get better and faster!
I may not have my E55 by the time you guys go, but i will keep checking the thread and possibly go myself, or I may be instructing too...who knows.
If you have any questions that I may be able to answer, just let me know.
I would be happy to help.
Tim
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