Anyone going to The Driver's Edge (Sept 6-7 and Oct 18-19)

Ojas · 08-12-2003, 22:36

Who's going to The Driver's Edge?

The next two events are:
- September 6 & 7 at Motorsport Ranch and
- October 18 & 19 at Texas World Speedway.

EDIT: Additional dates:
- November 15 & 16 at Texas World Speedway (CW) and
- December 6 & 7 at Motorsport Ranch (CW).

**Ponyboy** · 08-13-2003, 10:40

I'm going to try and go to the TWS event depending on how compatible my brakes are with my suspension (long story). Trying to bring a few track buddies as well.

V12NSX · 08-13-2003, 17:59

I should be instructing both of those. See you there!

S.L.

erobbins · 08-15-2003, 13:45

The DAL Motorsports team should be there testing, and we've committed to taking two students for that weekend. Have you driven MSR before?

EDR

Ojas · 08-15-2003, 13:58

Quote:

Originally posted by erobbins
Have you driven MSR before?

I have not but am looking forward to it.

**Ponyboy** · 08-15-2003, 14:16

Haven't driven it before. The only experience I have there is riding shotgun with Wei Shin at NSXPO. Have you filled the two student spots yet?

erobbins · 08-15-2003, 15:11

Quote:

Originally posted by Ponyboy
Have you filled the two student spots yet?

They aren't ours to fill. Contact The Driver's Edge directly.

http://www.thedriversedge.net/

EDR

cbr600 · 08-15-2003, 15:42

I tried to register last night but got an email said no more spot available on Sep 6-7. I guess I will wait until November then;-(

V12NSX · 08-15-2003, 17:15

You can still come out and hang with some car guys and maybe take a ride or two with instructors.

S.L.

NSXLuvr · 08-24-2003, 04:22

i'll be there. I have a few friends coming from tyler(2 z06's, a mini cooper s, viper). let's try to get together if possible.

Ojas · 08-25-2003, 00:32

I've signed up for October 18 & 19.

Is everyone staying at the Manor House Inn?

See y'all soon!

erobbins · 08-25-2003, 15:15

Quote:

Originally posted by Ojas
I've signed up for October 18 & 19.

Is everyone staying at the Manor House Inn?

A lot of people stay at the Manor House or the Days Inn, which is right next door. Inexpensive, but you get what you pay for. :-)

EDR

NSXLuvr · 08-26-2003, 10:19

staying at the motel 6 near I-20?. Its very clean, and close to many restaurants. alot of MSR people stay there.

erobbins · 08-26-2003, 11:16

Quote:

Originally posted by NSXLuvr
staying at the motel 6 near I-20?. Its very clean, and close to many restaurants. alot of MSR people stay there.

For MSR, yes - the Motel 6 is an OK place. We were talking about hotel/motels in College Station for the TWS event.

EDR

NSXLuvr · 08-27-2003, 07:34

:o

sorry, is there a tamu football game that wknd. If so, i better sign up soon.

NetViper · 08-27-2003, 09:12

Quote:

Originally posted by cbr600
I tried to register last night but got an email said no more spot available on Sep 6-7. I guess I will wait until November then;-(

I will try for december

Ojas · 08-27-2003, 11:43

Note: I updated my original post to include two additional dates.

erobbins · 08-28-2003, 23:06

Quote:

Originally posted by NSXLuvr
sorry, is there a tamu football game that wknd. If so, i better sign up soon.

If there is an Aggie football game that weekend, you can forget finding a hotel room.

EDR

Ojas · 08-29-2003, 00:12

Quote:

Originally posted by erobbins
If there is an Aggie football game that weekend, you can forget finding a hotel room.

I did not even think about that.

It looks like we're okay according to the 2003 Aggie schedule (they are playing away games). It's still a good idea to register early. These seem to fill up very quickly.

NSXLuvr · 08-29-2003, 07:58

I was debating b/w the DE event and the Speed Ventures event. The speedventures event is on sept 26th-28th. I have a couple of things to do on the car(damn i sound like doug hayashi)

and am not sure if i can get it done before the speedventures event.

here is a LINK to that thread.

NSXLuvr · 09-08-2003, 22:51

pics from MSR on sept 6th and 7th

LINK

loads of fun

**MarkB** · 09-17-2003, 06:54

Is TWS a friendly track? I am a novice and am a little intimidated by walls, track-edge drop-offs, and the like.

Are the driver classes' track time separate, i.e., group 1 only, then group 2, etc.?

Do the drivers need to bring a compressor or does the track have compressed air?

TIA

nkb · 09-17-2003, 08:53

TWS is a very friendly track. I've been to many Driver's Ed events there, and it is mostly wide open. A lot of the turns are banked, and none of them are off-camber, so that makes driving it easier.

There is really only one spot that can cause problems, which is after turn 2 (assuming the regular counterclockwise direction), if you go off the track on the right, and try to correct, you may catapult across and hit the barrier on the left. I've never actually seen anyone crash there, but I've heard that 911's, being Rear Engine, RWD, are most susceptible.

I guess the setup can vary by organizer, but the Porsche club always breaks it up into 4 groups (beginner, intermediate, advanced and instructor). Typically, these groups run their own individual sessions. If someone is too advanced for the group they are in, they move them up.

I haven't had a chance to race any other tracks, but I have been to some others to watch, and TWS seems a lot more novice-friendly. MSR in Fort Worth, with all off-camber turns, is a lot more challenging, based on what I hear from everyone who has done both.

As far as compressors go, you usually have to fend for yourself. I always bring a little dinky cigarette-lighter-operated one, which works fine. In general, you need to bring whatever tools you think you will need, since the accomodations in the paddock area are pretty sparse.
A lot of times, if you are in a bind, someone with the right tools will help you out, but you can't count on it.

Hope that helped.

George

**MarkB** · 09-17-2003, 09:09

Just the sort of info I was seeking. Thanks.

NSXLuvr · 09-21-2003, 22:16

Anybody going to Nov TSW event. I am signed up and was wondering if any other NSXs are showing up.

I know that S.L. and Ojas are going to be at the oct event, but it is already sold out.

08-12-2003, 22:36	#1
Ojas Charter Platinum Feedback Score: 22 reviews Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 3,076	Anyone going to The Driver's Edge (Sept 6-7 and Oct 18-19) Who's going to The Driver's Edge? The next two events are: - September 6 & 7 at Motorsport Ranch and - October 18 & 19 at Texas World Speedway. EDIT: Additional dates: - November 15 & 16 at Texas World Speedway (CW) and - December 6 & 7 at Motorsport Ranch (CW). Last edited by Ojas; 08-27-2003 at 11:41.

08-13-2003, 10:40	#2
Ponyboy Charter Patron Feedback Score: 28 reviews Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Tulsa OK and Santa Maria CA Posts: 4,451	I'm going to try and go to the TWS event depending on how compatible my brakes are with my suspension (long story). Trying to bring a few track buddies as well. __________________ A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.

08-15-2003, 14:16	#6
Ponyboy Charter Patron Feedback Score: 28 reviews Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Tulsa OK and Santa Maria CA Posts: 4,451	Haven't driven it before. The only experience I have there is riding shotgun with Wei Shin at NSXPO. Have you filled the two student spots yet? __________________ A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.

08-24-2003, 04:22	#10
NSXLuvr Registered User Feedback Score: 1 reviews Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: N. Tx Posts: 2,980	i'll be there. I have a few friends coming from tyler(2 z06's, a mini cooper s, viper). let's try to get together if possible. __________________ GT3, NSX, SM, Passat, Denali XL

08-26-2003, 10:19	#13
NSXLuvr Registered User Feedback Score: 1 reviews Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: N. Tx Posts: 2,980	staying at the motel 6 near I-20?. Its very clean, and close to many restaurants. alot of MSR people stay there. __________________ GT3, NSX, SM, Passat, Denali XL

08-13-2003, 17:59	#3
V12NSX Registered User Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 155	I should be instructing both of those. See you there! S.L.

08-15-2003, 13:45	#4
erobbins Registered User Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Flower Mound, TX, USA Posts: 449	The DAL Motorsports team should be there testing, and we've committed to taking two students for that weekend. Have you driven MSR before? EDR

08-15-2003, 15:42	#8
cbr600 Registered User Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Carrollton, TX Posts: 184	I tried to register last night but got an email said no more spot available on Sep 6-7. I guess I will wait until November then;-(

08-15-2003, 17:15	#9
V12NSX Registered User Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 155	You can still come out and hang with some car guys and maybe take a ride or two with instructors. S.L.

08-25-2003, 00:32	#11
Ojas Charter Platinum Feedback Score: 22 reviews Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 3,076	I've signed up for October 18 & 19. Is everyone staying at the Manor House Inn? See y'all soon!

08-27-2003, 07:34	#15
NSXLuvr Registered User Feedback Score: 1 reviews Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: N. Tx Posts: 2,980	:o sorry, is there a tamu football game that wknd. If so, i better sign up soon. __________________ GT3, NSX, SM, Passat, Denali XL

08-27-2003, 11:43	#17
Ojas Charter Platinum Feedback Score: 22 reviews Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 3,076	Note: I updated my original post to include two additional dates.

08-29-2003, 07:58	#20
NSXLuvr Registered User Feedback Score: 1 reviews Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: N. Tx Posts: 2,980	I was debating b/w the DE event and the Speed Ventures event. The speedventures event is on sept 26th-28th. I have a couple of things to do on the car(damn i sound like doug hayashi) and am not sure if i can get it done before the speedventures event. here is a LINK to that thread. __________________ GT3, NSX, SM, Passat, Denali XL

09-08-2003, 22:51	#21
NSXLuvr Registered User Feedback Score: 1 reviews Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: N. Tx Posts: 2,980	pics from MSR on sept 6th and 7th LINK loads of fun __________________ GT3, NSX, SM, Passat, Denali XL

09-17-2003, 06:54	#22
MarkB Charter Hero Feedback Score: 3 reviews Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Lenexa, KS, USA Posts: 1,444	Is TWS a friendly track? I am a novice and am a little intimidated by walls, track-edge drop-offs, and the like. Are the driver classes' track time separate, i.e., group 1 only, then group 2, etc.? Do the drivers need to bring a compressor or does the track have compressed air? TIA __________________ Mark NSX's details - New 6/15/03 w/ ~72k miles - Event calendar

09-17-2003, 08:53	#23
nkb Registered User Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Dallas Posts: 615	TWS is a very friendly track. I've been to many Driver's Ed events there, and it is mostly wide open. A lot of the turns are banked, and none of them are off-camber, so that makes driving it easier. There is really only one spot that can cause problems, which is after turn 2 (assuming the regular counterclockwise direction), if you go off the track on the right, and try to correct, you may catapult across and hit the barrier on the left. I've never actually seen anyone crash there, but I've heard that 911's, being Rear Engine, RWD, are most susceptible. I guess the setup can vary by organizer, but the Porsche club always breaks it up into 4 groups (beginner, intermediate, advanced and instructor). Typically, these groups run their own individual sessions. If someone is too advanced for the group they are in, they move them up. I haven't had a chance to race any other tracks, but I have been to some others to watch, and TWS seems a lot more novice-friendly. MSR in Fort Worth, with all off-camber turns, is a lot more challenging, based on what I hear from everyone who has done both. As far as compressors go, you usually have to fend for yourself. I always bring a little dinky cigarette-lighter-operated one, which works fine. In general, you need to bring whatever tools you think you will need, since the accomodations in the paddock area are pretty sparse. A lot of times, if you are in a bind, someone with the right tools will help you out, but you can't count on it. Hope that helped. George

09-17-2003, 09:09	#24
MarkB Charter Hero Feedback Score: 3 reviews Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Lenexa, KS, USA Posts: 1,444	Just the sort of info I was seeking. Thanks. __________________ Mark NSX's details - New 6/15/03 w/ ~72k miles - Event calendar

09-21-2003, 22:16	#25
NSXLuvr Registered User Feedback Score: 1 reviews Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: N. Tx Posts: 2,980	Anybody going to Nov TSW event. I am signed up and was wondering if any other NSXs are showing up. I know that S.L. and Ojas are going to be at the oct event, but it is already sold out. __________________ GT3, NSX, SM, Passat, Denali XL

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