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There are lots of other fun roads in the proximity of Deals gap as well. The question is how long do you want to drive for? Is this going to be a weekend event or an all 1 day event?
I'm up for either way. We run these mountains all of the time so I can assemble a group of people to convoy there to meet the Mafia. Would be a blast
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A little late to the party here, but to rent the VIR Full Course looks to run between $8,000-10,000 for the day in-season, if the pricing is roughly the same as it was a couple of years ago. That includes the track and corner workers, BUT it does not include instructors, which are usually volunteers. Perhaps if there is interest in getting a bunch of us together for a high performance driving event we should try to find one that is being run that we can join individually, but all be there at the track for the same day (or usually two). Cost varies a bit, but is usually $375 for two days on the track. I used to go with an event in late May/early June that was called Marque Madness, and it was combined Audi, BMW, and Mercedes clubs, but there was a vast array of cars on the track. I don't believe this event is even in operation anymore, but there are other alternatives for sure.
A few shots from VIR:
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(VIR sticker is good for at least a couple of HP...but not enough to keep a track-prepped E36 M3 at bay). ;)
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Mountain drive sounds like it could be a lot of fun, but I would suggest not making the dates too close to the Family Reunion which is running the first weekend in May in Cape May, NJ, as people may end up with conflicts. If any of you haven't been to the formal family reunion and are otherwise able to go, I HIGHLY recommend it. That said, a mountain meet at another time could be a lot of fun!
I'm down for the mountains. I went to school in Boone so I'd love to take a trip back
Mountains aren't too terribly far for me either
I like Brett's idea but the mountains sound fun too.
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I went there as well. And now live in asheville. I'm not far from deals gap but there are plenty of other roads that are less traveled by people that are just as good. I'm sure Cam would come up too. I could prob get ryan to join us as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by QC_ZHP
Would give you a chance to drive my car with the OFT in it as well David
Sweet. Fellow Appstate Alum? How's living in Asheville?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mtnman
Yes. Grad 2009, then bought a house and lived there till 2001. Asheville is the shit! Like a bigger boone, cool people, open minds, great food, lots of breweries.
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Oh, nice '09 was my first year. Closing in on a year out of college/Boone and I miss it like crazy. What'd you major in?
Asheville is an awesome place, went a few times during my time in Boone. Great weather, great sights, and great people.
Does anyone here ever go to the cars and coffee at Waverly Place in Cary? I have seen ZHP's there before and its a really fun event.
They just cancelled the Charlotte C&C cause of immature asshats not respecting any rules. Such a shame.
I doubled in finance and real estate. Stayed in town, bought a house and chilled for a couple years. Then hit the real
World.
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Hell of a plan. I majored in Economics, many long days in Raley lol
Oh and btw, great sig quote
So was anything actually decided as far as what we're doing?
I go occasionally. I've been trying to go more.Quote:
Originally Posted by NickZHP
I don't know that any days were finalized... I cannot go the first two weekends of April, but I'm free before/after then. I propose a Saturday jaunt in the mountains with some bbq lunch. Maybe stay in the mountains Saturday night, maybe get a short run before heading home Sunday. I know there were a couple people in the thread that know the good mountain roads, so I have to leave that part of to them.Quote:
Originally Posted by HokieZHP
Who wants to decide where to meet and where to drive to? (One of the people who know the roads.)
Any thoughts on Carolina Motorsports park? Its in Kershaw, SC - about an hour or so out of Charlotte I believe. Potentially significantly cheaper than VIR and I for one have yet to take my car on the track so I don't mind starting off small
I looked at the site briefly, but everything seemed to be centered around Karting... do they allow real cars?Quote:
Originally Posted by QC_ZHP
Yup, there's a separate track for karts I think.
I plan on making C&C Saturday in CLT...post up if any others plan to attend...
Steve, if you are who I think you are on E46f you mentioned you might make it...LMK if you do
Trying to make it man. Me and a few buddies are heading to Raleigh for the Hurricanes/Rangers game Fri. night. I'm in/out depending on when we get back to Charlotte
you make it out there?
I did..I ran a Colon Cancer run early and made it out around 9:30...Big turnout, I was a bit surprised since it was on an off weekend and that it was cancelled briefly...
Good to hear. I got back into town a little late and decided to wrench on the car instead. I think I may try to catch the uptown meet this Saturday but St.Patty's day festivities may get in the way.
I hear ya...I'm doubtful on that one as well...alot going on this weekend, but I'll throw a post up if it looks like I'll make it out
Bumpity bump bump, Bumpity bump bump, let's make this a go. Bumpity bump bump, Bumpity bump bump, How many people will show?
Last thing said was that Wyatt was going to put together a route in the mountains. I am still down for this. What's up?
Shit. I COMPLETELY forgot about this thread. I'm about run out for a bit. Will report back later tonight. If I don't, somebody raise hell.
#raisehellpraisedale
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Anyone heading out to this?? I've heard good things! I plan to get out there 9-9:30ish
http://http://www.tarheelbmwcca.org/swapmeet2014.pdf
Is this the appropriate time to raise hell?Quote:
Originally Posted by wertyu78
Definitely. I'm down for a mountain ride or some sort of weekend meet up. VIR is too far to add on to everything for me though. I've needed to make another Asheville trip anyway.Quote:
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Someone familiar with the roads up there needs to get it going! Let's go!
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... where the hell is Wyatt? He should be on this! You know he'll want to push the car after he fixes it.
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Is everyone free this Sunday?!Quote:
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I may be free this Sunday... but that is pretty last minute for me. It is a good 3 hour drive to the mountains...
I understand. My buddy set up a drive for Sunday that's a fun route. Thought I'd invite everyone.!Quote:
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