Central Florida locations to wring out a new suspension?
07-08-2009, 05:04 PM
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Central Florida locations to wring out a new suspension?
Just got done putting a C4 suspension under my '69. I'm trying to find a venue in the Orlando area to wring out the suspension and brakes. I'm hearing no feedback at all regarding the Central Florida Road Course (and their website is lacking). Right now I'd be happy just getting to use an old runway or huge parking lot to find any shortcomings in my conversion.
Any suggestions are appreciated.
thanks,
Mike
Any suggestions are appreciated.
thanks,
Mike
07-08-2009, 05:24 PM
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Try Sebring. I use Chin Motorsports but a bunch of other groups use Sebring for track days.
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07-08-2009, 07:33 PM
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That's on my long term plans. Right now I'm just trying to get the suspension dialed in closer, and seeing what "doesn't work" at slower, safer speeds prior to any high speed events.
07-08-2009, 07:41 PM
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That Friday would be your best shot BY FAR.
Long day, and minimal cars, and not many rules. Just a huge concrete airstrip with some cones for you to dial in your car. Autocross is one of the best ways to dial in your suspension. Link to the info: http://cfrsolo2.com/
07-08-2009, 08:43 PM
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Gainesville Road Race Club rents out the Gainesville Raceway's test track every month. The next event is Saturday the 18th from 9 am to 1 pm.
http://www.gvilleroadrace.com/index....d=32&Itemid=31
Cost is usually $80. You'll be able to get as many runs as you want; if you really tried you could probably go through an entire set of tires (I have). It is NOT an autocross. Speeds are higher than the Central Florida 'Road Course', but still very low by road racing standards. There is nothing to hit; I think you'd probably come away clean even if you had complete brake failure.
For some example laps, look here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdmBbyiq20s
Me and a few other drivers have PerformanceBoxes which we use to dial in suspension and driving, so we have a pretty large database of DAQ from different cars and setups to compare your (or anyone else's) car against. Mostly those are cars on street tires or less aggressive R-compounds, though.
http://www.gvilleroadrace.com/index....d=32&Itemid=31
Cost is usually $80. You'll be able to get as many runs as you want; if you really tried you could probably go through an entire set of tires (I have). It is NOT an autocross. Speeds are higher than the Central Florida 'Road Course', but still very low by road racing standards. There is nothing to hit; I think you'd probably come away clean even if you had complete brake failure.
For some example laps, look here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdmBbyiq20s
Me and a few other drivers have PerformanceBoxes which we use to dial in suspension and driving, so we have a pretty large database of DAQ from different cars and setups to compare your (or anyone else's) car against. Mostly those are cars on street tires or less aggressive R-compounds, though.
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07-08-2009, 09:57 PM
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Thanks, guys. These options look workable. Other than a couple little nagging carburetor issues, the car is about ready for track time. 
07-13-2009, 10:43 PM
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Gainesville Road Race Club rents out the Gainesville Raceway's test track every month. The next event is Saturday the 18th from 9 am to 1 pm.
http://www.gvilleroadrace.com/index....d=32&Itemid=31
Cost is usually $80. You'll be able to get as many runs as you want; if you really tried you could probably go through an entire set of tires (I have). It is NOT an autocross. Speeds are higher than the Central Florida 'Road Course', but still very low by road racing standards. There is nothing to hit; I think you'd probably come away clean even if you had complete brake failure.
For some example laps, look here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdmBbyiq20s
Me and a few other drivers have PerformanceBoxes which we use to dial in suspension and driving, so we have a pretty large database of DAQ from different cars and setups to compare your (or anyone else's) car against. Mostly those are cars on street tires or less aggressive R-compounds, though.
http://www.gvilleroadrace.com/index....d=32&Itemid=31
Cost is usually $80. You'll be able to get as many runs as you want; if you really tried you could probably go through an entire set of tires (I have). It is NOT an autocross. Speeds are higher than the Central Florida 'Road Course', but still very low by road racing standards. There is nothing to hit; I think you'd probably come away clean even if you had complete brake failure.
For some example laps, look here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdmBbyiq20s
Me and a few other drivers have PerformanceBoxes which we use to dial in suspension and driving, so we have a pretty large database of DAQ from different cars and setups to compare your (or anyone else's) car against. Mostly those are cars on street tires or less aggressive R-compounds, though.
Thanks for the information!
Mike
