lakeland vs ocala

Jonas · 01-10-2005, 03:21 PM

i dont want this to be a battle between who hosts events or the price... my question is simply what track do people prefer to drive on? lakeland speedway or ocala? and state why...

honestly i think i like lakeland because it goes bit faster, but then again ocala is also now using that oval...

any input?

**satanshatch** · 01-10-2005, 04:38 PM

Well seeing I todate havent driven either..

Lakeland is a HELL of ALOT closer
Ocala is a NICE facility
Lakeland is Cheaper
Ocala is a bit pricey
Ocala is a Drive
There was mention of Ocala doing evening events

They both have their ups and downs..

Jonas · 01-10-2005, 04:59 PM

what about track lay out... anyone prefer one over the other? one thing i keep on reading is that people want to run tracks backwards... i know lakeland allows you to and ocala is still debating whether or not to do it...

**_Charles_** · 01-10-2005, 05:29 PM

Ocala is Perfect. There are LEFT and RIGHT hand turns. It's more challenging for those wanting to combo the whole course, but easy enough for those that are new.

Lakeland is okay at first, but grows old fast. It's all left hand turns. While evening events seem like a great idea....I wonder how the lighting is in the in-field.

Regardless.....
I think Ocala is 100x's better, and until further notice, I will not be attending Lakeland events.

Charles

**Matt Vassallo** · 01-10-2005, 06:24 PM

I like lakeland more because its wider. you can have more fun with it. get out there, have a blast, make the crowd go wild. that's a ton of fun for me at least. oh and you can tandem. sure its riskier but they have an ambulance there !!!

each one is different. i think everyone should do the lakeland at least once to try it out. it's not for everyone, but for those that know how to drive you can have tons of fun.

And for those that dont' like doing left turns, drive the other way and you have a whole bunch of right turns!!

Funk · 01-10-2005, 08:23 PM

lakeland.

people who are scared of their cars like ocala.

**DogBoy** · 01-10-2005, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ostrich
oh and you can tandem. sure its riskier but they have an ambulance there !!!

classic

01-11-2005, 12:23 AM

lakeland is great, it will be a great track for those that wanna finally move upto high speed drifts

aphxero · 01-11-2005, 12:45 AM

lakeland=cheap price and fast drifts.

ocala=better layout and more technical.

In other words,

I think ocala is for more advanced drivers if you want to go fast. There's alot of different ways to drive it. If I could afford ocala I'd go there all the time.

And lakeland is alot like a parking lot hang out. The cool vibe that seems to exist at there is half of what makes it cool. The other half is the assload of seat time you get for next to nothing price.

Jonas · 01-11-2005, 01:09 AM

from what i am hearing people say its boring to watch cars at lakeland and that they say its better to watch at ocala... in my opinion i think you are actually farther away from the cars at ocala therefore not giving you a nice spot to see... but at lakeland all spots are awesome and i think the fact that you are at a speedway just makes it all the better to watch... specially since it will be night time... thats just me though...

**hachibill** · 01-11-2005, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by aphxero
lakeland=cheap price and fast drifts.

ocala=better layout and more technical.

In other words,

I think ocala is for more advanced drivers if you want to go fast. There's alot of different ways to drive it. If I could afford ocala I'd go there all the time.

And lakeland is alot like a parking lot hang out. The cool vibe that seems to exist at there is half of what makes it cool. The other half is the assload of seat time you get for next to nothing price.

EXACTALY!!

well since i haven't driven at lakeland yet i can't say which is better, but i did drive at a speedway similar to that down in miami at hialeah speedway. i like ocala alot now more than ever cause we can use the whole track. lakeland does look like it will get boring real fast especially in my ka where my foot would be planted to the floor the whole time. hehehehe maybe with power its a different story. i say there is no better. Both are better in different ways so its all into which one you like yourself.

DRIFTING IS DRIFTING AND IT SHOULDN'T MATTER WERE!!!

lillzilla · 01-11-2005, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by aphxero
lakeland=cheap price and fast drifts.

ocala=better layout and more technical.

In other words,

I think ocala is for more advanced drivers if you want to go fast. There's alot of different ways to drive it. If I could afford ocala I'd go there all the time.

And lakeland is alot like a parking lot hang out. The cool vibe that seems to exist at there is half of what makes it cool. The other half is the assload of seat time you get for next to nothing price.

perfect ................
notice : i had alot of fun at each event , both provided me with their own pro's & con's.
Both events were organized well and the entire drift community ,
both racers and spectators ,helped to overshadow any concerns
and created a really fun event.. but i think ocala has enough features and benefits to be my favorite .
i try to attend every event possible and i hope in the future
we will have more than two tracks to compare . imo.. unozbich

moffett · 01-13-2005, 03:28 AM

Ocala is much better. If I wanted to drift U-Turns I would go out side my house and drift all I want for free. But I want a nice track with nice turns, and the best we have right now for that is Ocala.

Chin · 01-13-2005, 12:10 PM

you have turns at your house that are top of second gear? where do you live! if anythign ocala has the "u turns" with the tight radius corners designed for go karts.

**driftchik** · 01-13-2005, 12:21 PM

I havent driven at Ocala

But what happenes when someone hits a wall or hits someone else and really gets hurt.

I'd rather play it safe and pay more for an insured event.

lakeland=cheap price and fast drifts... DRIVERS WHO THINK THEY'RE GOD....and get hurt

ocala=better layout and more technical.....INSURED

but hey what ever works for you. I like Ocala. =)

01-10-2005, 03:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jonas Registered User Car: See Sig My TRGarage clw : 26582994	lakeland vs ocala i dont want this to be a battle between who hosts events or the price... my question is simply what track do people prefer to drive on? lakeland speedway or ocala? and state why... honestly i think i like lakeland because it goes bit faster, but then again ocala is also now using that oval... any input?

01-10-2005, 04:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
satanshatch Shoe Whore Car: My TRGarage Psycho and everyone on TF knows it : 68211333	Well seeing I todate havent driven either.. Lakeland is a HELL of ALOT closer Ocala is a NICE facility Lakeland is Cheaper Ocala is a bit pricey Ocala is a Drive There was mention of Ocala doing evening events They both have their ups and downs..

01-10-2005, 04:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jonas Registered User Car: See Sig My TRGarage clw : 26582994	what about track lay out... anyone prefer one over the other? one thing i keep on reading is that people want to run tracks backwards... i know lakeland allows you to and ocala is still debating whether or not to do it...

01-10-2005, 05:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
_Charles_ formerly 'RiceRocket' Car: My TRGarage Tampa, Fl : 202309402	Ocala is Perfect. There are LEFT and RIGHT hand turns. It's more challenging for those wanting to combo the whole course, but easy enough for those that are new. Lakeland is okay at first, but grows old fast. It's all left hand turns. While evening events seem like a great idea....I wonder how the lighting is in the in-field. Regardless..... I think Ocala is 100x's better, and until further notice, I will not be attending Lakeland events. Charles

01-10-2005, 06:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
Matt Vassallo lifelong learner Car: 93 nissan My TRGarage New Tampa : 147939460	I like lakeland more because its wider. you can have more fun with it. get out there, have a blast, make the crowd go wild. that's a ton of fun for me at least. oh and you can tandem. sure its riskier but they have an ambulance there !!! each one is different. i think everyone should do the lakeland at least once to try it out. it's not for everyone, but for those that know how to drive you can have tons of fun. And for those that dont' like doing left turns, drive the other way and you have a whole bunch of right turns!!

01-10-2005, 08:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
Funk is on a bender Car: WTB moped My TRGarage south 727 : 244922743	lakeland. people who are scared of their cars like ocala.

01-11-2005, 12:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
Mars_302 Guest Car: My TRGarage	lakeland is great, it will be a great track for those that wanna finally move upto high speed drifts

01-11-2005, 12:45 AM	#9 (permalink)
aphxero "the apex hero" Car: Toyota Cressida My TRGarage Tampa : 11202570	lakeland=cheap price and fast drifts. ocala=better layout and more technical. In other words, I think ocala is for more advanced drivers if you want to go fast. There's alot of different ways to drive it. If I could afford ocala I'd go there all the time. And lakeland is alot like a parking lot hang out. The cool vibe that seems to exist at there is half of what makes it cool. The other half is the assload of seat time you get for next to nothing price.

01-11-2005, 01:09 AM	#10 (permalink)
Jonas Registered User Car: See Sig My TRGarage clw : 26582994	from what i am hearing people say its boring to watch cars at lakeland and that they say its better to watch at ocala... in my opinion i think you are actually farther away from the cars at ocala therefore not giving you a nice spot to see... but at lakeland all spots are awesome and i think the fact that you are at a speedway just makes it all the better to watch... specially since it will be night time... thats just me though...

01-13-2005, 03:28 AM	#13 (permalink)
moffett Registered User Car: Turbo Miata My TRGarage Orlando : 10	Ocala is much better. If I wanted to drift U-Turns I would go out side my house and drift all I want for free. But I want a nice track with nice turns, and the best we have right now for that is Ocala.

01-13-2005, 12:10 PM	#14 (permalink)
Chin MASTER BREWER:HOT TEA Car: 240sx My TRGarage N. TAMPER : 2444958	you have turns at your house that are top of second gear? where do you live! if anythign ocala has the "u turns" with the tight radius corners designed for go karts.

01-13-2005, 12:21 PM	#15 (permalink)
driftchik Jamesessesess Car: white s13 coupe My TRGarage St Pete : 42949884	I havent driven at Ocala But what happenes when someone hits a wall or hits someone else and really gets hurt. I'd rather play it safe and pay more for an insured event. lakeland=cheap price and fast drifts... DRIVERS WHO THINK THEY'RE GOD....and get hurt ocala=better layout and more technical.....INSURED but hey what ever works for you. I like Ocala. =)