Atco Rental 12/4 or 12/5

enzom · 10-09-2007, 11:04 AM

Atco got back to me this morning. November is all booked up, but December 4th (Tues.) and 5th (Wed.) are open.

Figure it will be about $150 per car for 15 cars. Who's in?

EDIT - And let me know if one date is better than the other.

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V12Godspeed · 10-09-2007, 11:16 AM

You know I am in!!!!!, put me down! What time, can we do this at night, temperature will be perfect!!

enzom · 10-09-2007, 11:24 AM

You usually get the track from 9 to 4:30. It SHOULD be cool enough during the day. It may in fact be too cold to run at night.

I am going to put together a list. Once I get 15 guys to commit, I will sign on the dotted line and leave a deposit for the track.

Next month, I will ask for checks from the attendees. I will hold the checks until the event, just in case the event can't go forward because of the weather. If that happens, I will just return the checks.

I started a thread on M5Board and have invited some friends from the Vette boards (who always remember to invite me when they set up a rental), so act quickly.

SleeperX · 10-09-2007, 03:15 PM

Could we rent the track on November 12th since it is a holiday and on a Monday?

ItalianStallion · 10-09-2007, 03:25 PM

How far is Atco from NY (an address will be fine, I'll mapquest it)? If its not too far I'd love to go.

enzom · 10-09-2007, 03:28 PM

Don't I wish. Track is booked solid for October and November. Believe me, December isn't my first choice. But the track prep is so good there that a 40 degree day will help us shatter records.

The manager has my name and number and hopefully will call me if something opens up in the interim. But I think I am going to book one of the December dates and dress warmly. All I have to lose is a $250 deposit.

areuv · 10-09-2007, 07:47 PM

you can count me in, and I'm pretty sure my boy who just has a stock 06 E55 will be in too, also gives me time to add a few more mods before than, gonna try and get my quaife in for the event, I also might be able to get a few more Philly boys to come, will get you an exact number

enzom · 10-09-2007, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ItalianStallion

How far is Atco from NY (an address will be fine, I'll mapquest it)? If its not too far I'd love to go.

www.atcorace.com

It is about 1.5 hours from the GW Bridge at a "relaxed" pace - 75 mph. It is a nice ride down the turnpike. Pretend that you are driving down the Jersey Shore.

05VENOM · 10-10-2007, 09:52 AM

I am good for the Wednesday day, can't do Tuesday.

SleeperX · 10-10-2007, 10:00 AM

You can count me in!

ItalianStallion · 10-10-2007, 10:55 AM

Sounds pretty cool my man! I dont want to say "yes" just yet, but I am like 95% sure. Will let you know shortly, thanks for setting this up.

Edit: Ok, I just looked it up on mapquest.
address btw is 1000 Jackson Rd, Atco NY.

It doesn't look like toooo bad of a drive. I see its pretty close to AC

enzom · 10-10-2007, 11:07 AM

OK. Still trying to get enough people to commit, but looks like it will be Wednesday. I will wait until the end of the day.

JAYCL600 · 10-10-2007, 11:16 AM

im checking my schedule, one thing to keep in mind is that the weather can get so cold that you get diminishing returns because the air gets so dense it increases drag and traction becomes a problem....I cant remember what the "optimal" temp to run in but i believe its around 50-55 degrees farenheit

Taximan1 · 10-10-2007, 11:30 AM

I'm in!!!!!!! I live 20 minutes from the track

.... This will be first pass for me, on my 05'. Unless I go before then, which I doubt.. Let the games begin..

GoDav AMG · 10-10-2007, 12:04 PM

YES put me in

enzom · 10-10-2007, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E55JAY

im checking my schedule, one thing to keep in mind is that the weather can get so cold that you get diminishing returns because the air gets so dense it increases drag and traction becomes a problem....I cant remember what the "optimal" temp to run in but i believe its around 50-55 degrees farenheit

50 is usually a good number, but Atco really does a great job prepping the track. If your shoes are loose, they'll get stuck to the track. If it were e-town on a Friday night, where they do not prep, I wouldn't even bother going.

The real concern should be beyond the 1/8th. So you'd make a few practice runs to test the traction at the far end and let the blacktop get some heat.

I am getting some more favorable responses, so it looks like I am going to put my credit card down for the 5th.

ItalianStallion · 10-10-2007, 01:20 PM

Ok, I spoke to my friend. His car is slow (14 sec car), is it alright if he brings his car there too (slight chance he might have a C32 by then as his car is for sale)? My car is also a pig, probably high 13's. I just love the drag strip and would enjoy meeting some of you and seeing some familiar faces. So, if its ok then yeah, I'm in

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higginsbeach · 10-10-2007, 01:41 PM

Is there a roll bar requirement if you time better than 11.5? or any other time per track?

enzom · 10-10-2007, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ItalianStallion

Ok, I spoke to my friend. His car is slow (14 sec car), is it alright if he brings his car there too (slight chance he might have a C32 by then as his car is for sale)? My car is also a pig, probably high 13's. I just love the drag strip and would enjoy meeting some of you and seeing some familiar faces. So, if its ok then yeah, I'm in

.

As long as I have 14 guys that send me checks, I don't care who comes. I mean, I'd like to see "friends" show up, but I need to make sure that there are enough guys.

enzom · 10-10-2007, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by higginsbeach

Is there a roll bar requirement if you time better than 11.5? or any other time per track?

Don't know. I put a call into the track and will let you know. I don't think that they really enforce that rule at a rental so long as you are not well below 11.5. As long as you have a helmet, it should be OK.

I'll let you know.

Update - They are not going to be pricks. As long as you are not running 10's, it won't matter.

enzom · 10-12-2007, 11:28 AM

So it looks like I have 6 "yes" responses here. I have two commitments from M5Board members and a Z06 friend. We are still a bit short.

Anyone else?

enzom · 10-12-2007, 10:07 PM

I signed the form and left my $250 deposit.

December 5th at Atco.

mertd93 · 10-12-2007, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enzom

So it looks like I have 6 "yes" responses here. I have two commitments from M5Board members and a Z06 friend. We are still a bit short.

Anyone else?

I'm in and so is another R129.

MG0427 · 10-12-2007, 10:59 PM

I am in let me know what you need, I bring my Z06 down. Thanks

Milton

enzom · 10-13-2007, 10:08 AM

OK guys - all slots are full. We have five guys from M5Board that are going to join us, two friends from the Corvette Forum, and a few too many from this Board. What will happen undoubtedly is that guys will drop out and others will want to be added. Next month, I will post another thread and ask people to send in their checks.

At that point, we will know who is really "in".

It should be fun!

10-09-2007, 11:16 AM	#2
V12Godspeed MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Nowhere Land Posts: 4,052 Drives: E55	You know I am in!!!!!, put me down! What time, can we do this at night, temperature will be perfect!! __________________ *Current:* 04- E55- White/ Pano w/all options/ Stock for now... 9's....

10-09-2007, 11:24 AM	#3
enzom MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 1,656 Drives: 2005 E55	You usually get the track from 9 to 4:30. It SHOULD be cool enough during the day. It may in fact be too cold to run at night. I am going to put together a list. Once I get 15 guys to commit, I will sign on the dotted line and leave a deposit for the track. Next month, I will ask for checks from the attendees. I will hold the checks until the event, just in case the event can't go forward because of the weather. If that happens, I will just return the checks. I started a thread on M5Board and have invited some friends from the Vette boards (who always remember to invite me when they set up a rental), so act quickly. __________________ 05 E55 - Brilliant Silver/Charcoal, Lighting Package, Nav, CD Changer, Electronic Trunk Closer. Best e.t. 11.775 @ 118.69 mph, 1.710 60' - BONE STOCK on 275/35 PS2's Slip SOLD; 07 GL450 - Iridium Silver/Charcoal 10 Range Rover Sport Supercharged - Stornoway Gray/Ebony - Escort 9500ci

10-09-2007, 03:15 PM	#4
SleeperX MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,463 Drives: E55	Could we rent the track on November 12th since it is a holiday and on a Monday? __________________ E55 (with a lot of mods) - SOLD 996TT (bone stock...seriously)

10-09-2007, 03:25 PM	#5
ItalianStallion MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New York Posts: 2,977 Drives: 2009 CTS-V	How far is Atco from NY (an address will be fine, I'll mapquest it)? If its not too far I'd love to go. __________________ 2009 Cadillac CTS-V Automatic, Fully Loaded Previous rides: Mercedes-Benz CLK500 Coupe 400bhp+ Corvette C6 Z06 740bhp+ E60 M5 SMG, Fully Loaded, Stock

10-09-2007, 03:28 PM	#6
enzom MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 1,656 Drives: 2005 E55	Don't I wish. Track is booked solid for October and November. Believe me, December isn't my first choice. But the track prep is so good there that a 40 degree day will help us shatter records. The manager has my name and number and hopefully will call me if something opens up in the interim. But I think I am going to book one of the December dates and dress warmly. All I have to lose is a $250 deposit. __________________ 05 E55 - Brilliant Silver/Charcoal, Lighting Package, Nav, CD Changer, Electronic Trunk Closer. Best e.t. 11.775 @ 118.69 mph, 1.710 60' - BONE STOCK on 275/35 PS2's Slip SOLD; 07 GL450 - Iridium Silver/Charcoal 10 Range Rover Sport Supercharged - Stornoway Gray/Ebony - Escort 9500ci

10-09-2007, 07:47 PM	#7
areuv Almost a Member! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: philadelphia Posts: 57 Drives: 2005 E55	you can count me in, and I'm pretty sure my boy who just has a stock 06 E55 will be in too, also gives me time to add a few more mods before than, gonna try and get my quaife in for the event, I also might be able to get a few more Philly boys to come, will get you an exact number

10-10-2007, 09:52 AM	#9
05VENOM Super Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York Posts: 657 Drives: 2009 Viper SRT-10 coupe;daily driver '07 E63 ; 2005 Viper SRT-10 (modded)	I am good for the Wednesday day, can't do Tuesday.

10-10-2007, 10:00 AM	#10
SleeperX MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,463 Drives: E55	You can count me in! __________________ E55 (with a lot of mods) - SOLD 996TT (bone stock...seriously)

10-10-2007, 10:55 AM	#11
ItalianStallion MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New York Posts: 2,977 Drives: 2009 CTS-V	Sounds pretty cool my man! I dont want to say "yes" just yet, but I am like 95% sure. Will let you know shortly, thanks for setting this up. Edit: Ok, I just looked it up on mapquest. address btw is 1000 Jackson Rd, Atco NY. It doesn't look like toooo bad of a drive. I see its pretty close to AC __________________ 2009 Cadillac CTS-V Automatic, Fully Loaded Previous rides: Mercedes-Benz CLK500 Coupe 400bhp+ Corvette C6 Z06 740bhp+ E60 M5 SMG, Fully Loaded, Stock Last edited by ItalianStallion; 10-10-2007 at 11:01 AM.

10-10-2007, 11:07 AM	#12
enzom MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 1,656 Drives: 2005 E55	OK. Still trying to get enough people to commit, but looks like it will be Wednesday. I will wait until the end of the day. __________________ 05 E55 - Brilliant Silver/Charcoal, Lighting Package, Nav, CD Changer, Electronic Trunk Closer. Best e.t. 11.775 @ 118.69 mph, 1.710 60' - BONE STOCK on 275/35 PS2's Slip SOLD; 07 GL450 - Iridium Silver/Charcoal 10 Range Rover Sport Supercharged - Stornoway Gray/Ebony - Escort 9500ci

10-10-2007, 11:16 AM	#13
JAYCL600 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 3,307 Drives: 05 CL600 Tuned ECU/TCU	im checking my schedule, one thing to keep in mind is that the weather can get so cold that you get diminishing returns because the air gets so dense it increases drag and traction becomes a problem....I cant remember what the "optimal" temp to run in but i believe its around 50-55 degrees farenheit __________________ Retired....

10-10-2007, 11:30 AM	#14
Taximan1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Jupiter, Florida Posts: 374 Drives: 2005 E55, 2004 E55(sold), 2001 Viper GTS, 2006 Viper VOI9, 1994 ZR-1 Corvette.	I'm in!!!!!!! I live 20 minutes from the track.... This will be first pass for me, on my 05'. Unless I go before then, which I doubt.. Let the games begin..

10-10-2007, 12:04 PM	#15
GoDav AMG Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 138 Drives: E 211	YES put me in __________________ It's ME!!!

10-10-2007, 01:20 PM	#17
ItalianStallion MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New York Posts: 2,977 Drives: 2009 CTS-V	Ok, I spoke to my friend. His car is slow (14 sec car), is it alright if he brings his car there too (slight chance he might have a C32 by then as his car is for sale)? My car is also a pig, probably high 13's. I just love the drag strip and would enjoy meeting some of you and seeing some familiar faces. So, if its ok then yeah, I'm in . __________________ 2009 Cadillac CTS-V Automatic, Fully Loaded Previous rides: Mercedes-Benz CLK500 Coupe 400bhp+ Corvette C6 Z06 740bhp+ E60 M5 SMG, Fully Loaded, Stock

10-10-2007, 01:41 PM	#18
higginsbeach Super Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 561 Drives: 2004 E55 AMG and 2003 C320 4Matic Miss my 993 Turbo above!!	Roll Bar @ ATCO Is there a roll bar requirement if you time better than 11.5? or any other time per track? __________________ 04 E55 AMG Mods: Kleemann Custom Tune ECU Kleemann Custom Tune TCU Kleemann 168mm Pulley Kleeman CAMS AMG 80 MM Throttle Body EVOsport Ceramic Headers Quaife Differential Eisenmann Race Exhaust CODE3 HE/Johnson CM30 Pump Phenolic Spacers BFG DR's Quarter Mile 11.362 / 122.59 MPH 1.658 60' (NO NITROUS) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7eQNCIXEVM Link dragtimes http://www.dragtimes.com/Mercedes-Be...ag-Racing.html Exhaust Clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLx027D-C6w

10-12-2007, 11:28 AM	#21
enzom MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 1,656 Drives: 2005 E55	So it looks like I have 6 "yes" responses here. I have two commitments from M5Board members and a Z06 friend. We are still a bit short. Anyone else? __________________ 05 E55 - Brilliant Silver/Charcoal, Lighting Package, Nav, CD Changer, Electronic Trunk Closer. Best e.t. 11.775 @ 118.69 mph, 1.710 60' - BONE STOCK on 275/35 PS2's Slip SOLD; 07 GL450 - Iridium Silver/Charcoal 10 Range Rover Sport Supercharged - Stornoway Gray/Ebony - Escort 9500ci

10-12-2007, 10:07 PM	#22
enzom MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 1,656 Drives: 2005 E55	I signed the form and left my $250 deposit. December 5th at Atco. __________________ 05 E55 - Brilliant Silver/Charcoal, Lighting Package, Nav, CD Changer, Electronic Trunk Closer. Best e.t. 11.775 @ 118.69 mph, 1.710 60' - BONE STOCK on 275/35 PS2's Slip SOLD; 07 GL450 - Iridium Silver/Charcoal 10 Range Rover Sport Supercharged - Stornoway Gray/Ebony - Escort 9500ci

10-12-2007, 10:59 PM	#24
MG0427 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Central Florida Posts: 166 Drives: MB 2006 CLS55 K4/LSD, 2006 VY C6Z06, 2005 X5 4.4	I am in let me know what you need, I bring my Z06 down. Thanks Milton __________________ 2006 Ford GT 2007 C6 Z06 2007 Saleen Parnelli Jones #427 2008 Shelby GT500 Last edited by MG0427; 10-13-2007 at 11:04 AM.

10-13-2007, 10:08 AM	#25
enzom MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 1,656 Drives: 2005 E55	OK guys - all slots are full. We have five guys from M5Board that are going to join us, two friends from the Corvette Forum, and a few too many from this Board. What will happen undoubtedly is that guys will drop out and others will want to be added. Next month, I will post another thread and ask people to send in their checks. At that point, we will know who is really "in". It should be fun! __________________ 05 E55 - Brilliant Silver/Charcoal, Lighting Package, Nav, CD Changer, Electronic Trunk Closer. Best e.t. 11.775 @ 118.69 mph, 1.710 60' - BONE STOCK on 275/35 PS2's Slip SOLD; 07 GL450 - Iridium Silver/Charcoal 10 Range Rover Sport Supercharged - Stornoway Gray/Ebony - Escort 9500ci

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