Maryland Int'l Raceway (MIR) - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

nbenjes1 · 02-01-2013, 11:26 AM

Hello Folks,

I ran a quick search on this topic but yielded mostly dated threads. I know the track doesn't even open until March 2 but I figured we could possibly get something going before then. I think the last time I made it to MIR was with my old E46 M3 a couple of years back. I just bought my E90 335i a couple of months ago and added a couple of things, hence why I am anxious to give it a few runs. I know for some of you it is a hike down here so maybe we could plan something. It's only about a 20-25 mile drive for me so I can pretty much make it there whenever. I know a couple of locals around here with E46 & E92 M's and various other makes and models so I am also hoping they will tag along. Would anybody be interested in meeting up there the first or second weekend in March?

FYI: MIR 2013 Event Schedule - http://www.mirdrag.com/v2/schedule/

xzibit a · 02-01-2013, 01:34 PM

estimated cost?

Clem · 02-01-2013, 02:04 PM

Private track rental is the way to go. Best $100 you'll ever spend.....with your clothes on. Run as many times as you want without waiting and there are always amazing cars there to watch between runs.

Here's the next one:
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1947032

cotmfk · 02-01-2013, 04:21 PM

Awesome... I'm going to try and empty my calendar for 3/8!!

nbenjes1 · 02-02-2013, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clem

Private track rental is the way to go. Best $100 you'll ever spend.....with your clothes on. Run as many times as you want without waiting and there are always amazing cars there to watch between runs.

Here's the next one:
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1947032

Thanks for posting this Clem! Haven't been on BFC in quite some time and had no idea! I will most likely be attending this now. Anyone else in?

335dFan · 02-03-2013, 11:46 AM

Do you have to sign up in advance or just show up? Do you need a helmet like HPDE?

nbenjes1 · 02-03-2013, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 335dFan

Do you have to sign up in advance or just show up? Do you need a helmet like HPDE?

I believe you can just show up and last time I was there you will need a helmet if you are under 14.0 seconds.

335dFan · 02-03-2013, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nbenjes1

Quote:

Originally Posted by 335dFan

Do you have to sign up in advance or just show up? Do you need a helmet like HPDE?

I believe you can just show up and last time I was there you will need a helmet if you are under 14.0 seconds.

Well, I'll bring one just in case.

Sniz · 02-03-2013, 12:57 PM

i'm probably going to make it with the M3. still fixing the items i broke from the last session of 2012.

CoralRed335XI · 02-04-2013, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nbenjes1

Hello Folks,

I ran a quick search on this topic but yielded mostly dated threads. I know the track doesn't even open until March 2 but I figured we could possibly get something going before then. I think the last time I made it to MIR was with my old E46 M3 a couple of years back. I just bought my E90 335i a couple of months ago and added a couple of things, hence why I am anxious to give it a few runs. I know for some of you it is a hike down here so maybe we could plan something. It's only about a 20-25 mile drive for me so I can pretty much make it there whenever. I know a couple of locals around here with E46 & E92 M's and various other makes and models so I am also hoping they will tag along. Would anybody be interested in meeting up there the first or second weekend in March?

FYI: MIR 2013 Event Schedule - http://www.mirdrag.com/v2/schedule/

I'm in. BTW we could meetup on the way there. I like down in Lex Park.

nbenjes1 · 02-04-2013, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoralRed335XI

I'm in. BTW we could meetup on the way there. I like down in Lex Park.

For sure. I live over in Hollywood but I work at PAX. I will keep an eye out for your car around here. I'm in a TIAG E90 335.

I did some reading up on launching the 6AT at the strip and I'm still concerned. Everyone says to launch in M2 at about 2KRPM and shift around 6,300-6,500 RPM from 3-4, 4-5, 5-6. The problem is I can't even get traction launching in M2 on the street (avoiding the kickdown to M1). I'm hoping warmer weather and less pressure in the rear tires will help a good amount.

FormerRotor · 02-25-2013, 01:33 PM

Weather is looking dry so far (fingers crossed)
http://www.myforecast.com/bin/expand...9&metric=false

mikead_99 · 02-25-2013, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FormerRotor

Weather is looking dry so far (fingers crossed)
http://www.myforecast.com/bin/expand...9&metric=false

Perfect forescast, I'm in if that holds...

nbenjes1 · 02-26-2013, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikead_99

Perfect forescast, I'm in if that holds...

You guys are talking about 3/8, right? I'd be surprised if they could predict this Friday's weather correctly.

FormerRotor · 02-27-2013, 01:25 PM

I'd be surprised if they get this hours weather right, but a guy can hope!

nbenjes1 · 02-27-2013, 05:33 PM

What time are people planning on going? Thank God for CWS and having next Friday off.

FormerRotor · 03-05-2013, 12:38 PM

Think MIR will have the snow removed in time for Friday?

Edit: just saw this...

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackbenzz

Unfortunately MIR has rescheduled to next Friday March 15th due to weather

nbenjes1 · 03-06-2013, 07:00 AM

Son of a... I work next Friday. I wouldn't be able to get there until around 3pm so it wouldn't really be worth it. Maybe I'll just go to spectate.

Quote:

Originally Posted by FormerRotor

Think MIR will have the snow removed in time for Friday?

Edit: just saw this...

Clem · 03-06-2013, 07:24 AM

3 is not too late! I've seen plenty of guys show up even later than that and get in a bunch of runs. You'll possibly be the only car running at the time. A great opportunity to practice launching.

Sniz · 03-06-2013, 10:32 AM

its postponed due to weather I heard

FormerRotor · 03-06-2013, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sniz

its postponed due to weather I heard

Yes, rescheduled to the 15th.

cotmfk · 03-06-2013, 03:16 PM

Boo... I was going to make an appearance. I am working the 15th. I will do my best to attend the next one after this, then!

02-01-2013, 11:26 AM	#1
nbenjes1 New Member Drives: M3 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Hollywood, MD Posts: 29 iTrader: (0)	Maryland Int'l Raceway (MIR) Hello Folks, I ran a quick search on this topic but yielded mostly dated threads. I know the track doesn't even open until March 2 but I figured we could possibly get something going before then. I think the last time I made it to MIR was with my old E46 M3 a couple of years back. I just bought my E90 335i a couple of months ago and added a couple of things, hence why I am anxious to give it a few runs. I know for some of you it is a hike down here so maybe we could plan something. It's only about a 20-25 mile drive for me so I can pretty much make it there whenever. I know a couple of locals around here with E46 & E92 M's and various other makes and models so I am also hoping they will tag along. Would anybody be interested in meeting up there the first or second weekend in March? FYI: MIR 2013 Event Schedule - http://www.mirdrag.com/v2/schedule/
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02-01-2013, 02:04 PM	#3
Clem Major Drives: 2010 E90 M3 AW/FR Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: MD Posts: 1,177 iTrader: (3)	Private track rental is the way to go. Best $100 you'll ever spend.....with your clothes on. Run as many times as you want without waiting and there are always amazing cars there to watch between runs. Here's the next one: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1947032 __________________ 11.72 @ 121.04

02-01-2013, 04:21 PM	#4
cotmfk Brigadier General Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: DC, MD, VA Posts: 3,166 iTrader: (11)	Awesome... I'm going to try and empty my calendar for 3/8!! __________________

02-03-2013, 11:46 AM	#6
335dFan Jumping Jack Flash Drives: E90 2011 335d Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Maryland (near Annapolis) Posts: 441 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW E90 335d [5.00]	Do you have to sign up in advance or just show up? Do you need a helmet like HPDE? __________________ Quaife LSD, M3 Rear Subframe Bushings, M3 sways, M3 OEM Suspension Component Kit (except strut brace), Ground Control Caster/Camber Plates, AC Schnitzer M3 Sport Springs, JRZ RS1 dampers, JBD, Goodrich SS brake lines, APEX ARC-8 wheels with Michelin PSS tires

02-03-2013, 12:57 PM	#9
Sniz Lieutenant General Drives: e92 335 - gone // e36 M3 turbo Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 10,451 iTrader: (1)	i'm probably going to make it with the M3. still fixing the items i broke from the last session of 2012. __________________

02-01-2013, 01:34 PM	#2
xzibit a Second Lieutenant Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NOVA Posts: 294 iTrader: (1)	estimated cost?

02-25-2013, 01:33 PM	#12
FormerRotor Captain Drives: 2011 335d, M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: MD Posts: 894 iTrader: (2)	Weather is looking dry so far (fingers crossed) http://www.myforecast.com/bin/expand...9&metric=false __________________ 2011 e90 335d 2007 e70 x5 4.8i Join BMW CCA! (Use my link and I get credit )

02-27-2013, 01:25 PM	#15
FormerRotor Captain Drives: 2011 335d, M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: MD Posts: 894 iTrader: (2)	I'd be surprised if they get this hours weather right, but a guy can hope! __________________ 2011 e90 335d 2007 e70 x5 4.8i Join BMW CCA! (Use my link and I get credit )

02-27-2013, 05:33 PM	#16
nbenjes1 New Member Drives: M3 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Hollywood, MD Posts: 29 iTrader: (0)	What time are people planning on going? Thank God for CWS and having next Friday off.

03-06-2013, 07:24 AM	#19
Clem Major Drives: 2010 E90 M3 AW/FR Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: MD Posts: 1,177 iTrader: (3)	3 is not too late! I've seen plenty of guys show up even later than that and get in a bunch of runs. You'll possibly be the only car running at the time. A great opportunity to practice launching. __________________ 11.72 @ 121.04

03-06-2013, 10:32 AM	#20
Sniz Lieutenant General Drives: e92 335 - gone // e36 M3 turbo Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 10,451 iTrader: (1)	its postponed due to weather I heard __________________

03-06-2013, 03:16 PM	#22
cotmfk Brigadier General Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: DC, MD, VA Posts: 3,166 iTrader: (11)	Boo... I was going to make an appearance. I am working the 15th. I will do my best to attend the next one after this, then! __________________

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