NHMS - rent a garage or not?

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NHMS - rent a garage or not?

Post by nyc951 » Mon Jun 27, 2011 9:35 pm

Hi all,

I will be attending my first DE ever this Saturday at NHMS. Do you veterans think it's a good idea to rent a garage for the day? I don't plan on working on my car between sessions and would like to be close to other drivers to meet everyone. What would you recommend?

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Re: NHMS - rent a garage or not?

Post by grovefromnh » Tue Jun 28, 2011 8:37 am

If you can afford it, rent the garage. If it's hot, you will have some shade. if it rains, you and your stuff will have shelter. Weatherguessers calling for thunderstorms in afternoons.
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Post by Shawn624 » Tue Jun 28, 2011 9:45 am

I usually don't plan on working on my car between session either. It just works out that way. The garage has electrical outlets and shade.
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Re: NHMS - rent a garage or not?

Post by nyc951 » Tue Jun 28, 2011 10:00 am

I think it's only $25 per day right? Well, I signed up for a garage and hope to meet you all.

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Re: NHMS - rent a garage or not?

Post by Chrispy » Tue Jun 28, 2011 10:03 am

Even the people that don't rent garage spaces still hang out in the garages, check out the cars, make some friends.
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Post by WillM » Tue Jun 28, 2011 11:59 am

Shawn624 wrote:I usually don't plan on working on my car between session either. It just works out that way.
LOL!!!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Post by brucesallen » Tue Jun 28, 2011 12:13 pm

In 24 years with the club I have never rented a garage. But now i have a trailer with an awning. And A/C.
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Post by breakaway500 » Tue Jun 28, 2011 2:55 pm

"...i have a trailer with an awning. And A/C"

How much to rent your trailer? :lol: :sunny:
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Post by savage217 » Tue Jun 28, 2011 2:57 pm

I don't rent I buy 8)
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Post by WillM » Tue Jun 28, 2011 2:59 pm

nyc951 wrote:I think it's only $25 per day right? Well, I signed up for a garage and hope to meet you all.

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Greetings! Good call. Life is a lot easier with a safe place to store your gear. The garages are right in the middle of the paddock, close to the action and everyone else.
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Post by paultg » Tue Jun 28, 2011 9:23 pm

I always rent one as well, and a hotel up the street if doing two days (even through I live 45 mins from the track). Those purchases just make a great event that much more enjoyable for me. It's nice to be in the shade during the day, and get to drive a short distance from the track for a shower and comfortable bed. Plus it's only a short trip back in the AM. - Paul G.
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Re: NHMS - rent a garage or not?

Post by 6PAK72 » Tue Jun 28, 2011 10:33 pm

after prepping and hanging out without one, it is really a pleasure to have the garage bay. We gripe about nhms, but the garages and fluid shed really make a difference from, say, monticello, tremblant, etc.
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Re: NHMS - rent a garage or not?

Post by 6PAK72 » Tue Jun 28, 2011 10:33 pm

after prepping and hanging out without one, it is really a pleasure to have the garage bay. We gripe about nhms, but the garages and fluid shed really make a difference from, say, monticello, tremblant, etc.
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Re: NHMS - rent a garage or not?

Post by StephanAlfa » Wed Jun 29, 2011 11:14 am

Garage or not, you will always find a member who will be happy to store your gear in their space.
One correction (since you will be in my classroom), "DE" (driving experience) is for clubs who hosts "HPDE". COM is actually a club in which we encourage you to time yourself on track to check consistency, etc. so it's quite different from "DE", i'd rather call it a "RE" (Racing Experiece) :wink:
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Re: NHMS - rent a garage or not?

Post by brucesallen » Wed Jun 29, 2011 12:49 pm

breakaway500 wrote:"...i have a trailer with an awning. And A/C"

How much to rent your trailer? :lol: :sunny:
Too bad. This Saturday I have to be racing at Lime Rock with SCCA.
But another time you can come in and cool off.
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