# Road Courses, Driver Events, and Time Trials in the area (Updated for 2012) **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [March 20, 2006, 6:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/road-courses-driver-events-and-time-trials-in-the-area-updated-for-2012/9585 "2006-03-20T18:07:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 2
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Other track resources; [http://www.trackpedia.com/wiki/Main\_Page](http://www.trackpedia.com/wiki/Main_Page) [http://www.mytrackschedule.com/Schedule.asp?Year=2013](http://www.mytrackschedule.com/Schedule.asp?Year=2013) > **[Trackschedule.com may be for sale - PerfectDomain.com](https://perfectdomain.com/domain/trackschedule.com)** > > Checkout the full domain details of Trackschedule.com. Click Buy Now to instantly start the transaction or Make an offer to the seller! So now what… _ **DRIVE!!!** _ **The following events can be done with a street car with OEM safety equipment (3 point harness), a helmet, fresh brake fluid and pads.** This means pretty much any car, full size 80’s American boat with an automatic, SOHC FWD four with 80 whp. Brakes: I’m a fan of Carbotech brakes XP8, XP10. HAWK pads are also good Blue, HT10, DTC50, 60. ATE Suberblue or Motul RBF600 brake fluid. That’s all you “need” for mods. If the car in your driveway can keep its alignment on a smooth road it is trackable. Pretty much **any car is fun to drive at the limit** , don’t get hung up on a car must be a sports car, have world renowned handling, or be “fast”. **_2013 Lapping Days (w & w/o instruction):_** **Watkins Glen** has their schedule posted from about $350 for 2 weekdays to $450 weekends (varies alot between clubs)… **You will want Non-Competitive.** 2013 Glen Tentative: [http://www.theglen.com/~/media/69C9E07306CA4C81977859D34FD76C57.ashx?#2012%20Driving%20Schools](http://www.theglen.com/~/media/69C9E07306CA4C81977859D34FD76C57.ashx?#2012%20Driving%20Schools) > [@Glen 2013 Schedule](#): > > **4/26/2013 - 4/28/2013** > Fri - Sun > Trackmaster Inc. > Bill Schultz > 607-734-4471 > > **5/20/2013 - 5/21/2013** > Mon & Tue > TracQuest > Mark Hicks > 770-378-1694 > > **6/3/2013 - 6/4/2013** > Mon & Tue > Trackmaster Inc. > Bill Schultz > 607-734-4471 > > **6/24/2013 - 6/25/2013** > Mon & Tue > Phoenix, CMR Inc. > Joe Quaranto > 585-638-6653 > > **7/8/2013 - 7/9/2013** > Mon & Tue > Sports Car Driving Association, LLC > Ian Prout > 860-526-9044 > > **7/24/2013 - 7/25/2013** > Wed & Thu > Trackmaster Inc. > Bill Schultz > 607-734-4471 > > **8/26/2013 - 8/27/2013** > Mon & Tue > Trackmaster Inc. > Bill Schultz > 607-734-4471 > > **9/2/2013 - 9/3/2013** > Mon & Tue > TracQuest > Mark Hicks > 770-378-1694 > > **9/11/2013 - 9/12/2013** > Wed & Thu > Phoenix, CMR Inc. > Joe Quaranto > 585-638-6653 > > **10/2/2013 - 10/3/2013** > Wed & Thu > Trackmaster Inc. > Bill Schultz > 607-734-4471 **BeaveRun** is now **PittRace** has open track days for $180 on Fridays and other week days, some weekends. [http://pittrace.com/schedule.html](http://pittrace.com/schedule.html) . But don’t go this year (wait for them to pave the South course). **Nelson Ledges** usually has an open track for $130 before SCCA events, their site doesn’t get updated much so call. [http://www.nelsonledges.com/GOTfunDays.aspx](http://www.nelsonledges.com/GOTfunDays.aspx) The best way to find a drivers school is google track name + school , BMW club, EMRA, SCCA, NASA, COMSCC, ect. ect. **_2013 DRIVER SCHOOLS / HPDE / TIME TRIALS:_** **COMSCC** [http://www.comscc.org/events/](http://www.comscc.org/events/) > [@comscc 2013 schedule](#): > > **April 12** > Friday NHMS > COM hosted test & tune day with no time trial. You must have a valid COM or SCCA license to participate. > > **April 29 & 30** > Monday-Tuesday Summit Point, Main Circuit > > **June 1 & 2** > Saturday-Sunday NHMS > > **June 29, 30, & July 1** > Saturday-Sunday-Monday NHMS > 3 day event with Relay Rally > > **Aug 18 & 19** > Sunday-Monday > Calabogie > > **Sept 9 & 10 > Monday-Tuesday Watkins Glen** > > **October 12 & 13** > Saturday-Sunday NHMS **NASA Northeast Schedule** [http://www.nasanortheast.com/events.html](http://www.nasanortheast.com/events.html) NASA HPDE (High Performance Driver Event = track day w/ and/or w/o instruction): [http://www.nasane.com/events.html](http://www.nasane.com/events.html) [https://www.nasaproracing.com/event/1540](https://www.nasaproracing.com/event/1540) > [@NASA](#): > > All weekend events include HPDE groups -Most are HPDE events with instruction, looks like a lot are on Fridays before race weekends which means you can spectate as well: > [@2013 NASA NorthEast Schedule](#): > > March 30 – Lime Rock Park, CT – HPDE only > April 19 -21 – NJMP Lightning Course > April 29 - 30 – Watkins Glen, NY HPDE ONLY > May 17– 19 – NJMP Lightning course > May 17– 19 – NJMP Thunderbolt course > June 7 – LimeRock Park CT HPDE Advanced Only > June 21 -23 – NJMP Thunderbolt (tentative) > July 12 - 14 – Pocono Long Courses > Aug. 2 – 4 – NJMP Lightning Course > Aug. 23 – Lime Rock Park, CT – HPDE only > Sept. 5 - 8 – NASA Natl. Championships – Miller in Utah > **Sept. 27 -29 – Watkins Glen, NY** > Oct. 25 - 27 – NJMP Thunderbolt **EMRA’s Time Trial Schedule** [http://www.emraracing.org/Race/TimeTrials.aspx](http://www.emraracing.org/Race/TimeTrials.aspx) -Some instruction for beginners, you will want the (Time Trails) for non race prepared cars: > [@EMRA 2013 Official Event Schedule](#): > > TBA **_Time Trials, Hillclimbs, Regional Racing, National Racing and Pro Racing._** PDX Level 1 = this is instruction for time trailing (required). Level 3 = basically time attack. I will try to get further information on licensing for this. But do not expect to just show up and be able to run. It looks like a roll bar (not full cage) is required… [http://www.scca.com/documents/Club%20Rules/2007TTR.pdf](http://www.scca.com/documents/Club%20Rules/2007TTR.pdf) Hillclimb (Level 4) = time attack ON THE STREET, back roads and hills. You need a SCCA (or approved license) AND a approved cage 6+ points. Driver’s School = these are for caged cars, for drivers wanting to get their novice permit to get into road racing. Regional Racing = Club racing. I am not sure what the specific situation with spectating is. But ususally they don’t want to turn someone away that is curious. National Racing = Club racing with a bigger budget. Most tracks will charge admission. I know the Glen was $20 last year for 2 days. Pro Racing = pro racing. Tracks charge admission, I don’t know the $ amount. ![http://www.nediv.com/templates/basics/images/s5_logo.png](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/e/d/edd36292bf6051fa41f8fa7febe8d24e28de74ee.png) **Northeast Division SCCA** Look for **PDX** and **TT** : > **[2012nedivsched.pdf](https://www.nediv.com/images/nedivreports/2012nedivsched.pdf)** > > 18.42 KB ![http://www.gvc-bmwcca.org/_images/Header/ChapterLogo.gif](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/d/5/d5478056c180ace89a419221c029af1c3c59cdd6.gif) **BMW CCA Genesee Valley Chapter:** [http://www.gvc-bmwcca.org/DrivingSchool/WhatsNew.aspx](http://www.gvc-bmwcca.org/DrivingSchool/WhatsNew.aspx) > [@GVC](#): > > The Genesee Valley Chapter is pleased to host three Driving Schools in **2013 at Watkins Glen International.** > > **May 3, 4, 5** (Weekend) > > **August 21, 22** (Mid Week) > > **September 20, 21, 22** (Weekend) --- _[View the full topic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/road-courses-driver-events-and-time-trials-in-the-area-updated-for-2012/9585)._