TRAP Does Drifting? we can.

treekiller · 10-23-2007, 02:45 AM

Along with a typical selection of time trial and Open Track lapping sessions, I was thinking about including a drift competition into one of the future events I'm planing. one price gets you into the lapping session/DE event Time Trial and Drifting. It would have to be a little pricer then the average event since the drifting would require additional sanction. but if there is enough interest it might be something I can pull off. since I can't imagine a Whole day of DE at Ocala to be the much fun. but a Drift, Auto cross and time trial would really test different drivers talents.

how many Drift participants could I expect I think $90 is fair for a full day of track time. and 3 events?

**shinmei2006** · 10-23-2007, 02:46 AM

i'd do it in my AUTO s13 lol...

srsly

treekiller · 10-23-2007, 02:51 AM

good, The participation numbers will determine the budget since we've never done the logistics behind a drifting event but I am excited to get every one out on track. if we can get 2 sessions of 20 drivers we might be able to pull this thing off. that should give everybody 2-3 DE CW+CCW sessions and time for 3 competition events.

Shinmei are you registered for the rally? we are at 10 registered right now (2 days since I opened online registration) so I expect the event to be sold out pretty quick.

**Mars_302** · 10-23-2007, 02:54 AM

Where at exactly? Ocala Grand Prix?

onezx2ner · 10-23-2007, 11:45 AM

count me in, I live in Ocala

jtmroczk · 10-23-2007, 12:46 PM

yeah what ocala track? OGP doesn't like thier grass torn up.
what kind of seat time?

jonBODON · 10-23-2007, 12:59 PM

could i use 2 different cars? about when would this be happening?

box240mod · 10-23-2007, 06:17 PM

well what track is it... and do you need a test run to see if the course is good ^^ hehe

treekiller · 10-23-2007, 08:48 PM

I have been thinking Ocala Speedway, Ocala Grand Prix is too small for a open track day. (there is no room to pass) to be honest it's narrow for a good drift competition the speedway can support 10 cars at a time on track by using the back straight and the infield cut it will make a decent roval. with the back straight a designated passing zone.

10 cars 4 DE sessions Solo, instructors group one, and two. if we play our cards right everyone can get close to 1 hour of drivers ed and a time trial run at lunch 1 morning session and one afternoon session. and designate 2 hours for a double elmination Drift event. at the end.

SkunX · 10-24-2007, 02:42 PM

Depending on how my cars running and how much moneys I have I might be down..I live right over in crystal river

box240mod · 10-24-2007, 03:28 PM

been there, its fun... but I'm not sure you're going to find people paying 90$ to do another oval for drifting. not to mention the center X has like cement ramps for the drainage sewer pipes. the trioval is very fun to drift the long turn though.

ocala speedway drifting (i think is correct link, im at work so cant check) >>
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsNq4uDeBHA

budakinns · 10-24-2007, 04:52 PM

link wasnt working found this one tho YouTube - Ocala Speedway Tandem

treekiller · 10-24-2007, 06:53 PM

Keep in mind this would be a multi discipline event. 1 hour of open track lapping, with instructors, a time trial once everyone has some laps in (3 laps All out best time wins) and a possible drift event (or an auto cross if the drifters aren't into it) so $30 per event seems reasonable.

jonBODON · 10-24-2007, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by treekiller

Keep in mind this would be a multi discipline event. 1 hour of open track lapping, with instructors, a time trial once everyone has some laps in (3 laps All out best time wins) and a possible drift event (or an auto cross if the drifters aren't into it) so $30 per event seems reasonable.

instead of running 1 hour open let the whole hour be the time attack? the timers would be hella busy but i think it makes more since then doing that then running 3 laps, cuase if you run 5 or more back to back your going to be pushing some serious times compaired to 3 timed runs...just my thoughts

treekiller · 10-24-2007, 11:42 PM

great Idea but there can only be 2 or so cars on course during the time trial. there should be as little or no passing (that would throw off the timers) if all the cars were on the track going all out that would be a road race. and then everyone would have to have roll cages and real race cars. that is what I'm trying to avoid.

a typical time trial is 3 laps combined. it keeps drivers within their limits because a spin ruins their time.. dead stop to finish 3 laps is your time. it's a little more challenging.

10-23-2007, 02:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
treekiller legend behind the cowl Car: QR25DE B15 My TRGarage : 84630657	TRAP Does Drifting? we can. Along with a typical selection of time trial and Open Track lapping sessions, I was thinking about including a drift competition into one of the future events I'm planing. one price gets you into the lapping session/DE event Time Trial and Drifting. It would have to be a little pricer then the average event since the drifting would require additional sanction. but if there is enough interest it might be something I can pull off. since I can't imagine a Whole day of DE at Ocala to be the much fun. but a Drift, Auto cross and time trial would really test different drivers talents. how many Drift participants could I expect I think $90 is fair for a full day of track time. and 3 events?

10-23-2007, 02:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
treekiller legend behind the cowl Car: QR25DE B15 My TRGarage : 84630657	good, The participation numbers will determine the budget since we've never done the logistics behind a drifting event but I am excited to get every one out on track. if we can get 2 sessions of 20 drivers we might be able to pull this thing off. that should give everybody 2-3 DE CW+CCW sessions and time for 3 competition events. Shinmei are you registered for the rally? we are at 10 registered right now (2 days since I opened online registration) so I expect the event to be sold out pretty quick. Last edited by treekiller : 10-23-2007 at 02:55 AM.

10-24-2007, 11:42 PM	#15 (permalink)
treekiller legend behind the cowl Car: QR25DE B15 My TRGarage : 84630657	great Idea but there can only be 2 or so cars on course during the time trial. there should be as little or no passing (that would throw off the timers) if all the cars were on the track going all out that would be a road race. and then everyone would have to have roll cages and real race cars. that is what I'm trying to avoid. a typical time trial is 3 laps combined. it keeps drivers within their limits because a spin ruins their time.. dead stop to finish 3 laps is your time. it's a little more challenging. Last edited by treekiller : 10-24-2007 at 11:47 PM.

10-23-2007, 02:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
shinmei2006 Tampa's #1 Boba T drinker Car: Nissan tech moderator-mobile My TRGarage Tampa : 2147483647	i'd do it in my AUTO s13 lol... srsly

10-23-2007, 02:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mars_302 Race Photographer Car: My TRGarage : 2147483647	Where at exactly? Ocala Grand Prix?

10-23-2007, 11:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
onezx2ner is on the move Car: 240sx My TRGarage Orlando : 53256724	count me in, I live in Ocala

10-23-2007, 12:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
jtmroczk Registered User Car: '07 Toyota FJC & '91 Nissan Wide Ass My TRGarage Tampa : 34941993	yeah what ocala track? OGP doesn't like thier grass torn up. what kind of seat time?

10-23-2007, 12:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
jonBODON Registered User Car: My TRGarage : 215857000	could i use 2 different cars? about when would this be happening?

10-23-2007, 06:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
box240mod tire eater Car: '97 Dodge Cummins, 1991 240sx SR My TRGarage Largo : 77058983	well what track is it... and do you need a test run to see if the course is good ^^ hehe

10-23-2007, 08:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
treekiller legend behind the cowl Car: QR25DE B15 My TRGarage : 84630657	I have been thinking Ocala Speedway, Ocala Grand Prix is too small for a open track day. (there is no room to pass) to be honest it's narrow for a good drift competition the speedway can support 10 cars at a time on track by using the back straight and the infield cut it will make a decent roval. with the back straight a designated passing zone. 10 cars 4 DE sessions Solo, instructors group one, and two. if we play our cards right everyone can get close to 1 hour of drivers ed and a time trial run at lunch 1 morning session and one afternoon session. and designate 2 hours for a double elmination Drift event. at the end.

10-24-2007, 02:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
SkunX has no monies... Car: My TRGarage Crystal River : 395674218	Depending on how my cars running and how much moneys I have I might be down..I live right over in crystal river

10-24-2007, 03:28 PM	#11 (permalink)
box240mod tire eater Car: '97 Dodge Cummins, 1991 240sx SR My TRGarage Largo : 77058983	been there, its fun... but I'm not sure you're going to find people paying 90$ to do another oval for drifting. not to mention the center X has like cement ramps for the drainage sewer pipes. the trioval is very fun to drift the long turn though. ocala speedway drifting (i think is correct link, im at work so cant check) >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsNq4uDeBHA

10-24-2007, 04:52 PM	#12 (permalink)
budakinns Token Black Dude Car: Dirty Fox My TRGarage Riverview : 199387576	link wasnt working found this one tho YouTube - Ocala Speedway Tandem

10-24-2007, 06:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
treekiller legend behind the cowl Car: QR25DE B15 My TRGarage : 84630657	Keep in mind this would be a multi discipline event. 1 hour of open track lapping, with instructors, a time trial once everyone has some laps in (3 laps All out best time wins) and a possible drift event (or an auto cross if the drifters aren't into it) so $30 per event seems reasonable.