Just got a call today from a friend who is a driving instructor. There is an open track event at the Montecello Motor Club in upstate NY. Its a brand new 4 1/2 mile 22 turn track that is primarily for club members only. Its only 30 minutes from me, so I often see a gaggle of ferraris, lambos and porches drive by on weekends.
Ive had my car for 3 years and have never been on a track. So this was a nice surprise.
The original plan was for the instructor to ride with me, but because of the single roll bar we got shot down. He asked me how fast the car will go, I really have no idea but I said 160 or 170..... His response was Oh, you will hit that speed we have to be safe
They said that they would still let me go, but I would have to tail the instructor in his own car.
He has a race set up Miata but the engine blew a few weeks ago. Luckily he has another turbo miata "in stock". He is nice enough to bust his butt to get it ready since it hasnt been run in 2 years.
Im a bit bummed because the quality instruction I would get from inside the car is now going to be from interpreting his moves on the track and post briefings. Even though he could drive circles around me, Im sure I wont be able to fully gun it in many situations. Im not sure if I will be able to drive with out him in front of me at some point either.
I doubt I am going to sleep much between now and Monday. I feel like a kid 3 days before Christmas!!
I am going to try to get a roll bar camera mount to record some of this. Wish me luck.