How to run a private track day

RedRoadster · Postby **RedRoadster** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 9:14

So there's a sudden influx of sports cars and sports sedans here at work (A few STIs, a 'vette, a Maserati), and they're all itching to go play.

I've participated in a few private track days at PMP and Laguna Seca, but never tried to run one.

Anyone know where to start? Contacts at either PMP or HPR?
Costs? Insurance reqs? safety eq? track workers?

D Walker · Postby **D Walker** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 9:14

I have run them, feel free to contact me and I will see if I can help you out.

chickenwafer · Postby **chickenwafer** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 9:14

I know HPR rents out the track for groups. You just pay one fee and they handle the rest.

erod550 · Postby **erod550** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 9:14

For HPR it looks like $2400 for the first 4 cars and then $300 for each additional car. Loot!

Dange · Postby **Dange** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 9:14

thats robbery. last time i did a trackday with about 20 cars, it came out to like 80 a person.

Learjet45 · Postby **Learjet45** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 9:14

20+ at HPR and you can get special pricing from what their website says. Even if you don't get that many from your office, I bet there would be at least a couple on here that would want to participate to bring you up to 20.

iani1.1 · Postby **iani1.1** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 9:14

im down for such an event depending on when though. i would like to drive hpr again

Colombia28 · Postby **Colombia28** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 9:14

I can say for sure if we did a club track day at HPR i would be there. I fing love HPR!

Learjet45 · Postby **Learjet45** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 9:14

Never been to any of the tracks myself

Colombia28 · Postby **Colombia28** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 9:14

Learjet45 wrote:Never been to any of the tracks myself

Here is your chance to start! It's a lot, a lot, a lot, of fun! If this doesn't happen, you should come with the next time i go to HPR, or PMP. You can run too, it's not terribly expensive despite what others say. Worth it!

erod550 · Postby **erod550** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 9:14

$180 is a lot for a few hours of racing. :\ I am really hoping to get to go to a track day this summer though.

Colombia28 · Postby **Colombia28** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 9:14

erod550 wrote:$180 is a lot for a few hours of racing. :\ I am really hoping to get to go to a track day this summer though.

I don't know why, but i just don't see it that way. I am by no means saying that $180 is not a lot of money, it is, but for me the experience, atmosphere, and overall track day fun are well worth it! The feeling you get when you put down consistent solid laps at speed is something you just can't get elsewhere. For myself it is totally worth it. Though i wouldn't complain if it were cheaper

chickenwafer · Postby **chickenwafer** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 9:14

I agree $180 bucks isn't much for racing. Most NASA HPDE events are in the $245 range and a lot of competition time trial events cost even more to register (granted there are usually payouts, however).

HPR also does "open lapping days" for $90 bucks for a half day (4 hours) of open track time which is a slamming deal IMO.

If there was an HPR track event setup I would for sure go as well!

jamiel · Postby **jamiel** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 9:14

Don't forget about autocross- safer (especially for people "learning" their cars), cheaper, easier to socialize, less "contention" with other drivers. Several series already running, just sign up.

erod550 · Postby **erod550** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 9:14

Driving through cones in a parking lot at 25mph has never really appealed to me. I'd rather just save up some extra money and be able to actually drive fast and not be so constrained.

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