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Open test this Friday

Post by sdcham1 » Sun Aug 04, 2013 9:59 pm

Thinking about going to open test this Friday anyone else going? Also been a couple of years since I have gone. Anyone know how much they are charging?

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Re: Open test this Friday

Post by dradernh » Sun Aug 04, 2013 11:31 pm

In April, I paid $150 for the full day. IIRC, it's $100 for a half day.
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Re: Open test this Friday

Post by Brendan » Mon Aug 05, 2013 9:46 am

Pretty sure I'll be there - probably a half day.
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Re: Open test this Friday

Post by CP » Mon Aug 05, 2013 6:17 pm

It's $150 for the day; morning sessions are usually pretty empty. Please don't be brave/stupid and come without a full safety cage. Most attendees are racers. We'll be there with 3-4 LTD Miatas parked on the other side of the fence behind the NASCAR winner's podium. Stop by to say hi: I'm in the green #7 parked near Wasilko's new whip.
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Re: Open test this Friday

Post by sdcham1 » Mon Aug 05, 2013 6:35 pm

Thanks all for the advice. It's been awhile since doing an open test day. Hope to see you all Friday

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Re: Open test this Friday

Post by jeffw » Mon Aug 05, 2013 7:34 pm

I'll be there with Cy!
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Re: Open test this Friday

Post by CP » Mon Aug 05, 2013 8:34 pm

Remember that there aren't point-bys, so always keep an eye on your mirrors and stay inside the blend line coming out of the pits through T2 (track staff is anal about that). Flaggers are limited so you really need to pay attention all day long.

Come park over by us if you want some company. I've got a dark grey Dodge Ram and my buddy is driving an old black Chevy dually with a black cap and enclosed trailer behind it. We'll be up against the fence close to the TV tower, behind victory circle. We're arriving Thursday evening.
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Re: Open test this Friday

Post by eastcoastbumps » Mon Aug 05, 2013 9:11 pm

And open passing really is 'open'. Be prepared to be passed after the checker or on your out lap.
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Re: Open test this Friday

Post by CP » Tue Aug 06, 2013 12:17 am

^^^Exactly (Pete says it as if it's a sin :lol: ). The racing bunch shows up for test days, not the track day crowd. Come prepared.
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