Track Attack / FR500S track session video
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Track Attack / FR500S track session video
it's a little long...gotta go back and crop it. for any of you considering whether or not you should stay for a second day at track attack and drive the fr500s...this may help you decide. the west track is fun...and sooo different from the east track.
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Originally Posted by fuhrius
it's a little long...gotta go back and crop it. for any of you considering whether or not you should stay for a second day at track attack and drive the fr500s...this may help you decide. the west track is fun...and sooo different from the east track.
Video Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Lqxr66H9c8
Video Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Lqxr66H9c8
Had I known, I would have put that money towards 5 HPDE events. Just my .02
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to each his own...
what I liked about it is getting to run an entirely new track, with enough help from the instructors to get you comfortable with a tricky track in a session or two. (there are many non-obvious lines on the west track...many 'compromise' corners)...and, running a very safe, proven car. Safety is a huge concern for me having been involved in a nasty track wreck a couple years ago - and proper safety equipment saved my life.
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Originally Posted by fuhrius
to each his own - it's certainly a matter of taste...and I'm not suggesting it's a no-brainer....but the economics of running your own car for 5 hpde events is nothing close to $1,500.
what I liked about it is getting to run an entirely new track, with enough help from the instructors to get you comfortable with a tricky track in a session or two. (there are many non-obvious lines on the west track...many 'compromise' corners)...and, running a very safe, proven car. Safety is a huge concern for me having been involved in a nasty track wreck a couple years ago - and proper safety equipment saved my life.
I had a great time at Miller and the instruction was grade A! I just wasn't thrilled With the amount of track time on the second day. I highly recommend everyone who buys a Boss to go!!
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BTW, nice vid, thanks for sharing
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I was in the same sessions as fuhrius, while I chose to stay with the Mustang GT, I'm glad I spent the money on the second day! Totally worth every penny!
I was fortunate to take the place of my BIL for the Track Attack. Since I have an 07 SGT, the Mustang GT was the obvious choice for me as it's setup like my SGT.
I wasn't disappointed with it's capabilities on the track. MMP is a first class operation!
I was fortunate to take the place of my BIL for the Track Attack. Since I have an 07 SGT, the Mustang GT was the obvious choice for me as it's setup like my SGT.
I wasn't disappointed with it's capabilities on the track. MMP is a first class operation!
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Originally Posted by 2012YellowBoss
Understand your point but unless you get very lucky it is hard (impossible?) to match the level of instruction at Track Attack. I regret not having done the second day, if I would have know how good the course was I would have. However it would have been in a GT since for me it would not have been about speed but learning how to push to the edge no matter the type of car.
BTW, nice vid, thanks for sharing
I agree the instruction was Fantastic on the first day! On the second day it wasn't as in depth. I have no regrets I had a great time and the staff is first rate. Just wish I had asked a few people here that already done the second day before me. It was short for the money.
I've been pretty lucky as instructors go. My last 2 times with SCDA, I got Bill Prout. He was a top instructor from the Skip Barber school. The knowledge he was giving me was as good as the instructors from Miller and geared to lightning and Thunderbolt. The two tracks I was driving on.
And as my luck continues I've arranged instruction from Ron the Rocketman! For my First HPDE at Limerock park on the 31st.
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Yes, to the factory linkage and shifter. No, issues on track.
On the street, I've had the clutch stay on the floor 1 time & I've noticed 2nd & 3rd are now notchy. But only when the tranny is cold.
On the street, I've had the clutch stay on the floor 1 time & I've noticed 2nd & 3rd are now notchy. But only when the tranny is cold.
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Brake fluid, tranny cooling scoop, brake cooling ducts, removed dust shields, hawk DTC 70 fronts, hawk DTC 60 rears. I'm about to order my harnesses & if I can shake the money tree a little more DBA rotors
And I should get at least 50 ponies from all the Ford decals!
And I should get at least 50 ponies from all the Ford decals!
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I agree the instruction was Fantastic on the first day! On the second day it wasn't as in depth. I have no regrets I had a great time and the staff is first rate. Just wish I had asked a few people here that already done the second day before me. It was short for the money.
I've been pretty lucky as instructors go. My last 2 times with SCDA, I got Bill Prout. He was a top instructor from the Skip Barber school. The knowledge he was giving me was as good as the instructors from Miller and geared to lightning and Thunderbolt. The two tracks I was driving on.
And as my luck continues I've arranged instruction from Ron the Rocketman! For my First HPDE at Limerock park on the 31st.
I agree the instruction was Fantastic on the first day! On the second day it wasn't as in depth. I have no regrets I had a great time and the staff is first rate. Just wish I had asked a few people here that already done the second day before me. It was short for the money.
I've been pretty lucky as instructors go. My last 2 times with SCDA, I got Bill Prout. He was a top instructor from the Skip Barber school. The knowledge he was giving me was as good as the instructors from Miller and geared to lightning and Thunderbolt. The two tracks I was driving on.
And as my luck continues I've arranged instruction from Ron the Rocketman! For my First HPDE at Limerock park on the 31st.
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the thing I liked most about the instruction at MMP was the lack of attitude. I've done classes at Bondurant, Jim Russell, and the full 5-day racing curriculum at Skippy...I'd say the MMP crew we had was the best I've had.
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I was in the same sessions as fuhrius, while I chose to stay with the Mustang GT, I'm glad I spent the money on the second day! Totally worth every penny!
I was fortunate to take the place of my BIL for the Track Attack. Since I have an 07 SGT, the Mustang GT was the obvious choice for me as it's setup like my SGT.
I wasn't disappointed with it's capabilities on the track. MMP is a first class operation!
I was fortunate to take the place of my BIL for the Track Attack. Since I have an 07 SGT, the Mustang GT was the obvious choice for me as it's setup like my SGT.
I wasn't disappointed with it's capabilities on the track. MMP is a first class operation!
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Here are some more pics of Dempsey Racing
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Here are some more pics of Dempsey Racing
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As for the cost, it's not unreasonable considering the cost of running the car. I refuse to actually pencil it out because it would spoil the fun, but it's north of 5 hundred and maybe a grand a day not counting the track fee.