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Autocrossing at Buttonwillow in NorCal
Has anyone ever run there before?
Oops, yeah, Thunderhill. I had it filed under tracks I have never been to. Figure to do my suspension bushings and mount my new tires prior to the event. Think my best friend will get to go too, should be a hoot. Sacramento SCCA, going to be on July 22&23
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Looks like the event is at Thunderhill, not Buttonwillow. Buttonwillow is a LONG haul for the Sacramento guys just to go cone bowling.
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07-01-2017, 11:21 AM
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That cart track at Buttonwillow does look pretty sweet though
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This is the track they have rented, layout is uncertain
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Can't imagine living near Thunderhill and not owning a track car.
 So you get to race carts on that track? Fairly helpful cheat sheet. http://lamzgarage.com/archives/1304 this track cheat sheet is better. http://www.csrgracing.org/usercontent/csrg/images/thunderhill-west-two-mile-Turn-by-Turn-Guide.pdf Was on that track last month with some retired guy. His video. Last edited by ted; 07-02-2017 at 07:36 AM.. |
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I guess I should put a roll bar in the miata, but I don't like the idea of one for a street car
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but on the track it stops the roof from collapsing if you get upside down. And can be a good mount for your 5 point belts. This is a popular Miata track day site... http://www.trackhq.com/forums/ Last edited by ted; 07-05-2017 at 08:05 AM.. |
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I though of putting one on mine (when I had one) there are a few loooooong threads on the miata BBS and most of the folks there recommend a roll bar (and post gruesome pics of Miata rollovers). However I got stalled on the cost and the fact that you have to tear out the interior to do a proper install.
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Far more likely to take a hit from behind than to roll it. Hit from behind and the rollbar is liable to open your melon. My best friend has a civic that will probably end up a track car
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Shape shifter, Excellence magazine 11/2010.
lil' black
1988 Chevy Camaro IMSA GTO/Trans Am series spec.
Andy Porterfield's last race car.
