# If you have $1600 to Spare, Do This **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [August 9, 2011, 9:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/if-you-have-1600-to-spare-do-this/259869 "2011-08-09T09:06:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ErnGotti](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/erngotti/32/6372_2.png) [@ErnGotti](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ErnGotti)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2011, 9:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/if-you-have-1600-to-spare-do-this/259869/1 "2011-08-09T09:06:27Z")
[http://monticellomotorclub.com/hpde/](http://monticellomotorclub.com/hpde/) You get to run laps in a CTS-V sedan at Monticello’s new sick ass track. Looks super fun. Kinda pricey though ---
**Author:** ![Cossey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3ec8ea/32.png) [@Cossey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Cossey)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2011, 9:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/if-you-have-1600-to-spare-do-this/259869/2 "2011-08-09T09:23:44Z")
Monticello’s track sucks (IMO). Save yourself a boatload of money and use your own car at a track like Watkins Glen, where at least if you do crash you’ll be safe. ---
**Author:** ![Jeff\_K](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jeff_k/32/6431_2.png) [@Jeff\_K](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeff_K)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2011, 9:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/if-you-have-1600-to-spare-do-this/259869/3 "2011-08-09T09:30:39Z")
Those cocksuckers say that clubs can no longer rent the track to sell seats yet they have no problems doing it themselves, this shit will never be exclusive to their members so they might as well accept it and run it like every other track. ---
**Author:** ![MikeyB](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mikeyb/32/6448_2.png) [@MikeyB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MikeyB)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2011, 9:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/if-you-have-1600-to-spare-do-this/259869/4 "2011-08-09T09:31:46Z")
I would love to go to road courses and learn some things. ---
**Author:** ![Jeff\_K](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jeff_k/32/6431_2.png) [@Jeff\_K](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeff_K)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2011, 9:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/if-you-have-1600-to-spare-do-this/259869/5 "2011-08-09T09:37:17Z")
> [@OFFICIAL: 2008 ELECTION THREAD](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-2008-election-thread/41192/504): > > I would love to go to road courses and learn some things. Aug 19th > **[BMWCCA Patroon Chapter @ Lime Rock 8/19 to 8/20/11](https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/bmwcca-patroon-lime-rock-8-19-to-20-11-park-bmw-cca-192033)** > > BMW CCA - Patroon Chapter on Friday, August 19, 2011 - Saturday, August 20, 2011 at Lime Rock Park, Lakeville, CT - Patroon Chapter invites you to attend our first Two Day Summer Driving School at Lime Rock Park in beautiful Northwestern Ct. We will... Oct 22nd > **[Mohud PDX - Lime Rock Park](https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/mohud-pdx-lime-rock-park-scca-mohawk-hudson-878604)** > > SCCA - Mohawk-Hudson Region on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at Lime Rock Park, Lakeville, CT - The Mohawk Hudson Region invites you to our second SCCA PDX ( performance driving experience) eventand a great way to end the season at beautiful Lime Rock... ---
**Author:** ![ninety1two40](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ninety1two40/32/6332_2.png) [@ninety1two40](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninety1two40)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2011, 9:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/if-you-have-1600-to-spare-do-this/259869/6 "2011-08-09T09:39:54Z")
Pretty sure they shut down the drift events too ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Jeff\_K](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jeff_k/32/6431_2.png) [@Jeff\_K](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeff_K)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2011, 9:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/if-you-have-1600-to-spare-do-this/259869/7 "2011-08-09T09:43:43Z")
> [@Boss is selling a car to a friend......quick question](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/boss-is-selling-a-car-to-a-friend-quick-question/44490/16): > > Pretty sure they shut down the drift events too ☹ good so now you guys can hate them too, they keep playing games to bring more members in; SCDA invite only event, NASA “instructor training”, etc. eventually they will run out of BS and have to bring cash paying clubs in, I just want a close alternative to Lime Rock ---
**Author:** ![Mike3](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mike3/32/6350_2.png) [@Mike3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mike3)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2011, 9:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/if-you-have-1600-to-spare-do-this/259869/8 "2011-08-09T09:49:54Z")
> [@alright so here is my story](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alright-so-here-is-my-story/44312/54): > > Monticello’s track sucks (IMO). Save yourself a boatload of money and use your own car at a track like Watkins Glen, where at least if you do crash you’ll be safe. I don’t know much about open tracking, but I thought Monticello looked pretty nice? Just curious why do you think it sucks (say vs Watkins Glen)? The actual track or the people who run it? I know that was one of the places I was looking to take my bike if I ever find the time/money to get out there. ---
**Author:** ![usmc2801](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/usmc2801/32/6387_2.png) [@usmc2801](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/usmc2801)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2011, 10:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/if-you-have-1600-to-spare-do-this/259869/9 "2011-08-09T10:13:44Z")
> [@I need a phone with mobile email - advice needed](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-a-phone-with-mobile-email-advice-needed/44493/14): > > I don’t know much about open tracking, but I thought Monticello looked pretty nice? Just curious why do you think it sucks (say vs Watkins Glen)? The actual track or the people who run it? I know that was one of the places I was looking to take my bike if I ever find the time/money to get out there. Go to NJMP or Mid-O on your bike Sarge. ---
**Author:** ![Mike3](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mike3/32/6350_2.png) [@Mike3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mike3)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2011, 10:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/if-you-have-1600-to-spare-do-this/259869/10 "2011-08-09T10:14:25Z")
You comin? ---
**Author:** ![RTrac1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rtrac1/32/6312_2.png) [@RTrac1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RTrac1)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2011, 10:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/if-you-have-1600-to-spare-do-this/259869/11 "2011-08-09T10:16:00Z")
my buddy storm goes there pretty often through his work (OCC) ---
**Author:** ![usmc2801](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/usmc2801/32/6387_2.png) [@usmc2801](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/usmc2801)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2011, 10:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/if-you-have-1600-to-spare-do-this/259869/12 "2011-08-09T10:16:10Z")
> [@Female Mayor loses Job for "Panty Pics" on Myspace \*\*\*PICS\*\*\*](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/female-mayor-loses-job-for-panty-pics-on-myspace-pics/44499/3): > > You comin? If were talking about next year, then 100% yes. ---
**Author:** ![Mike3](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mike3/32/6350_2.png) [@Mike3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mike3)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2011, 10:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/if-you-have-1600-to-spare-do-this/259869/13 "2011-08-09T10:30:16Z")
That’s what I said last year :lol ---
**Author:** ![usmc2801](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/usmc2801/32/6387_2.png) [@usmc2801](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/usmc2801)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2011, 10:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/if-you-have-1600-to-spare-do-this/259869/14 "2011-08-09T10:32:50Z")
> [@Mike"](#): > > That’s what I said last year :lol LOL srsly though we should plan a trip to NJMP next year. Get some full leathers! ---
**Author:** ![Cossey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3ec8ea/32.png) [@Cossey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Cossey)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2011, 10:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/if-you-have-1600-to-spare-do-this/259869/15 "2011-08-09T10:45:22Z")
> [@I need a phone with mobile email - advice needed](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-a-phone-with-mobile-email-advice-needed/44493/14): > > I don’t know much about open tracking, but I thought Monticello looked pretty nice? Just curious why do you think it sucks (say vs Watkins Glen)? The actual track or the people who run it? I know that was one of the places I was looking to take my bike if I ever find the time/money to get out there. To me, the track lacked a good flow. There were a couple technical sections, but they just didn’t have the flow like some other tracks. The people who run the place are absolute d-bags, as Jeff has stated already in this thread. Also, I would never run a motorcycle there due to how unsafe it is. NJMP is A LOT more motorcycle friendly, and although farther away it’s a bit better of a track (both Lightning and Thunderbolt). I didn’t know they allowed bikes to run there honestly. LRP and WGI doesn’t allow bikes either AFAIK. ---
**Author:** ![Mike3](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mike3/32/6350_2.png) [@Mike3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mike3)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2011, 10:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/if-you-have-1600-to-spare-do-this/259869/16 "2011-08-09T10:46:28Z")
> [@Female Mayor loses Job for "Panty Pics" on Myspace \*\*\*PICS\*\*\*](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/female-mayor-loses-job-for-panty-pics-on-myspace-pics/44499/7): > > To me, the track lacked a good flow. There were a couple technical sections, but they just didn’t have the flow like some other tracks. The people who run the place are absolute d-bags, as Jeff has stated already in this thread. Also, I would never run a motorcycle there due to how unsafe it is. NJMP is A LOT more motorcycle friendly, and although farther away it’s a bit better of a track (both Lightning and Thunderbolt). I didn’t know they allowed bikes to run there honestly. LRP and WGI doesn’t allow bikes either AFAIK. Interesting, thanks for the feedback. Yea I know WGI and LRP don’t allow bikes. ---
**Author:** ![usmc2801](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/usmc2801/32/6387_2.png) [@usmc2801](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/usmc2801)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2011, 10:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/if-you-have-1600-to-spare-do-this/259869/17 "2011-08-09T10:52:25Z")
I have never been to WGI but even if they allowed bikes at LRP I would never want to ride there, other then big bend there aren’t any areas for runoff for a bike unless they have changed things around in the last 2 years that is. ---
**Author:** ![Cossey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3ec8ea/32.png) [@Cossey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Cossey)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2011, 10:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/if-you-have-1600-to-spare-do-this/259869/18 "2011-08-09T10:54:46Z")
> [@FS: GARAGE CLEAN OUT! tons of Honda parts, wheels/ecus/trannies/clutch/Spoon](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-garage-clean-out-tons-of-honda-parts-wheels-ecus-trannies-clutch-spoon/44498/7): > > I have never been to WGI but even if they allowed bikes at LRP I would never want to ride there, other then big bend there aren’t any areas for runoff for a bike unless they have changed things around in the last 2 years that is. Nope, both LRP and WGI have little run off (still). NJMP has huge run off in places where you’d need it. ---
**Author:** ![usmc2801](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/usmc2801/32/6387_2.png) [@usmc2801](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/usmc2801)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2011, 10:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/if-you-have-1600-to-spare-do-this/259869/19 "2011-08-09T10:59:34Z")
> [@Cossey"](#): > > Nope, both LRP and WGI have little run off (still). NJMP has huge run off in places where you’d need it. Yeah NJMP is where I really wanna go, how is it as far as elevation changes? Because thats HUGE selling point for me, I love turns but a constant flat surface won’t be worth it to me. ---
**Author:** ![Cossey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3ec8ea/32.png) [@Cossey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Cossey)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2011, 11:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/if-you-have-1600-to-spare-do-this/259869/20 "2011-08-09T11:12:04Z")
> [@Tiny Houses...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tiny-houses/44503/2): > > Yeah NJMP is where I really wanna go, how is it as far as elevation changes? Because thats HUGE selling point for me, I love turns but a constant flat surface won’t be worth it to me. Eh, on both tracks there were only two or so turns that had varying elevation. Turn one on both, turns 2 or 3 I believe on T-bolt, and then turn 5/6 on Lightning. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/if-you-have-1600-to-spare-do-this/259869.md?page=2)