[Tonybest]

Originally Posted by trackclub

I see Trillium Club events are listed as Drivers Ed, but for those signed off for solo they provide TONS AND TONS of seat time! Just wanted to ensure you guys are aware of it as our pricing is second to none! www.soBMW.ca then "schools" tab for details.
Feel free to email me at bill@trillium-bmwclub.ca if any questions/inquiries.
also check the new site: www.torontotrackdays.com for most of the local event details.
thanks!

I got my Schedule. Open track all day on Friday.
and if I understand, as a Solo, I get to track with Advanced (A) group as well as Instructor (I) group on Saturday and Sunday.

That is fair and adequate.

[kenneth]

Originally Posted by Pseudo Nim

I'll be in the Seattle area that time ... and Sixt rents C-classes....... hmmmmm hehe

Well then, the post was squarely for you

Originally Posted by Tonybest

I got my Schedule. Open track all day on Friday.
and if I understand, as a Solo, I get to track with Advanced (A) group as well as Instructor (I) group on Saturday and Sunday.

That is fair and adequate.

Sheesh! You mean that is welcome, unexpected and quite the bomb YAY!

[kenneth]

So Tony how was the first day of open track?

[Tonybest]

Cold and windy on Friday. Open track all day. Very well run events. I am doing short stints of 15- 20 on, 30 minutes off. This way my brakes that would not last all 3 days might just make it after all.

Saturday, very wet in am, but dried up after 2 sessions. Still cold but no wind. 7 sessions of 30 minutes. (instructor and group A) but I am still managing my brakes therefore never staying longer than 20 minutes out there.

They are running a Race School at the same time (different sessions) and it looks like fun, all participants (students and instructors) are having a blast.

Today should be grand. I wish you could be here.

Oh and the seat + harness are phenomenal. Toute une différence.

[kenneth]

Originally Posted by Tonybest

Cold and windy on Friday. Open track all day. Very well run events. I am doing short stints of 15- 20 on, 30 minutes off. This way my brakes that would not last all 3 days might just make it after all.

Saturday, very wet in am, but dried up after 2 sessions. Still cold but no wind. 7 sessions of 30 minutes. (instructor and group A) but I am still managing my brakes therefore never staying longer than 20 minutes out there.

They are running a Race School at the same time (different sessions) and it looks like fun, all participants (students and instructors) are having a blast.

Today should be grand. I wish you could be here.

Oh and the seat + harness are phenomenal. Toute une différence.

How was the 5-6 hour drive trip in that seat? Murderous or not that bad finally? If only there was a way to swap seats fast....

[Tonybest]

Originally Posted by kenneth

How was the 5-6 hour drive trip in that seat? Murderous or not that bad finally? If only there was a way to swap seats fast....

it was bad, but not that bad.

[Tonybest]

Great weekend. Love my new setup. Going 150km/h through turn 8 now with HP street tires. What a rollercoaster of a track. Fastest track in North America. I got to spend a little (not enough) time with Gearhead999s and Al. Looking forward to seeing them at the Glen later in June with other usual suspects.

But it was cold. At least the sun showed up for a good part of the Sunday.

I went 2 wheels off in 5b no harm done.

[Tonybest]

Originally Posted by kenneth

Well then, the post was squarely for you



Sheesh! You mean that is welcome, unexpected and quite the bomb YAY!

I am trying not to make them feel that they are too generous. I wouldn't want them to diminish track time in the future seeing they gave too much this time.

But is there such a thing as too much track time?

[kenneth]

Originally Posted by Tonybest

I am trying not to make them feel that they are too generous. I wouldn't want them to diminish track time in the future seeing they gave too much this time.

But is there such a thing as too much track time?

Well, I suspected you were trying really really really hard to sound unimpressed with the track time, like "adequate". Made me laugh ....

[Gearhead999s]

Originally Posted by Tonybest

Great weekend. Love my new setup. Going 150km/h through turn 8 now with HP street tires. What a rollercoaster of a track. Fastest track in North America. I got to spend a little (not enough) time with Gearhead999s and Al. Looking forward to seeing them at the Glen later in June with other usual suspects.

But it was cold. At least the sun showed up for a good part of the Sunday.

I went 2 wheels off in 5b no harm done.

Good to have dinner with you on Saturday night!That had to be one of the most fun weekends that I have had being an instructor.The Race Licence students as a group were great and having 8 sessions to go out and make their days hell was great!The BMW CCA format is great for people needing a race licence.

[Tonybest]

Originally Posted by Gearhead999s

Good to have dinner with you on Saturday night!That had to be one of the most fun weekends that I have had being an instructor.The Race Licence students as a group were great and having 8 sessions to go out and make their days hell was great!The BMW CCA format is great for people needing a race licence.

Quick question: Did they do exercises with emergency vehicles on track during a Race School session?

[jgalaxy]

Originally Posted by Tonybest

Great weekend. Love my new setup. Going 150km/h through turn 8 now with HP street tires. What a rollercoaster of a track. Fastest track in North America. I got to spend a little (not enough) time with Gearhead999s and Al. Looking forward to seeing them at the Glen later in June with other usual suspects.

But it was cold. At least the sun showed up for a good part of the Sunday.

I went 2 wheels off in 5b no harm done.

Sounds like a hoot. 150's is fast in the E46M3. The seat and harness really helps. Not to mention a cage to help stiffen the chassis a bit more. Warmer weather and NT01s would have been choice. Turn 4 and 5 are my favorites.

[kenneth]

Originally Posted by Gearhead999s

Good to have dinner with you on Saturday night!That had to be one of the most fun weekends that I have had being an instructor.The Race Licence students as a group were great and having 8 sessions to go out and make their days hell was great!The BMW CCA format is great for people needing a race licence.

Can you let us in a couple of examples of this?

[Gearhead999s]

Originally Posted by kenneth

Can you let us in a couple of examples of this?

Lots of exercises including 3 abreast all the way round the track,late outside & inside passing,practice race starts & a mock race and lots of racecraft.As instructors we were out there to create situations that would challenge the students who really did well in handing the challenges that we threw at them.A lot more fun than I have had in a long time at the track.

Here is one the mock starts.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v...type=2&theater

[Gearhead999s]

Originally Posted by Tonybest

Quick question: Did they do exercises with emergency vehicles on track during a Race School session?

No

[Tonybest]

Booked a condo for June 6 to the 8th at Tremblant (Équinoxe). Time will fly until then.

[kenneth]

Originally Posted by Tonybest

Booked a condo for June 6 to the 8th at Tremblant (Équinoxe). Time will fly until then.

Booked a B&B close to the old village!

[trackclub]

Originally Posted by Tonybest

I got my Schedule. Open track all day on Friday.
and if I understand, as a Solo, I get to track with Advanced (A) group as well as Instructor (I) group on Saturday and Sunday.

That is fair and adequate.

Open track on Friday and 7x30min sessions EACH day Sat and Sun "fair and adequate"? ROTFLMAO!!!
But seriously, good vid of the mock race posted by Corey on maxbimmer in track junkies section. He sure knows how to drive
Secondly, Trillium's May event is now 90% sold out! Only 1 week left for special early bird price. www.soBMW.ca to register please. See "schools" tab for a complete 2014 schedule, pricing, specials, etc. Also for *important" event info and pre-reqs. See u at CTMP folks! Questions? Email me at bill@trillium-bmwclub.ca

[StealYourFace]

I'll be at the Glen with the local PCA May 26-27

[Tonybest]

Just came back from Tremblant. Great day with Joel. Weather was great.. only one semi wet session.

My car went in Limp mode for a moment. Made it to the pit lane, Shut it off and re started it. All was fine.

[Tonybest]

Originally Posted by StealYourFace

I'll be at the Glen with the local PCA May 26-27

Great! 1st post was updated. Thanks

[Tonybest]

Just added an extra day with BMW Québec at LCMT 29 september