Re: different ways of braking?
MechaniX_034, I usually pay about $200(US) to $250(US) for a full weekend(Saturday and Sunday). For a one day event, prices range from $150(US) to $250(US).
The big clubs usually have the 2 day events which is why they are cheaper in the long run. The smaller, more elite clubs have one day events and usually won't allow just anyone to participate in them. Luckily for me, I have connections in the Porche club, BMW club, and the Nissan Z club!!
qtiger, the only car I have driven on the track has been my 02 Accent GS(if you don't count high speed autocrosses). It is pretty much 100% stock and gets upset very easy if you do anything while not going straight. I went off track twice at my first DE event. Once was because I braked too late and was still braking while turning, and once was going around a high speed 90 too fast(70 mph when I should have been at no more than 65 mph). Around the 90 degree turn, the tail of the car broke free and sent the car into a 4 wheel drift. I didn't try to save it. I just let it go about 15 feet off the track and on to the grass!!
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old car; 2002 Accent GS 5 speed
custom 3" cold air intake
custom 2" cat back exhaust
Dynomax Super Turbo muffler
10 mpg on the race track
53,105 miles as of 06-29-03
90 hp and 95 ft lbs at the wheels
New car; 2003 Dodge SRT-4
13.6 @ 104 mph, not stock!!
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