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JPC
05-31-2013, 09:46 AM
https://www.facebook.com/events/401948666585531/

Five Star Ford of Plano is pleased to announce that we will be hosting an open track day at Eagles Canyon Raceway in Decatur, TX on Saturday, June 29, 2013 7am-4pm. This event is open to all years, makes, and models of vehicles (excluding trucks). We will be providing instructors for all drivers that will need instruction. We will also be providing free lunch (this should be enough to get you to the track...lol). In addition, we will have a representative from Roush as a guest instructor. He will also be providing test drives for potential Roush buyers in his supercharged 2014 Roush Stage 3. If you want a chance to see what Roush Mustang can really do on the track, be sure to get a ride with him...you won't regret it! If you have any questions or would like to pre-register, please contact me directly via Facebook, email, work, or my cell phone. I will be sending out and email with the eFlyer for the event this evening so keep a watchful eye on your inbox for event information. All proceeds generated by this event will go to benefit The Holy Angels (just like our car shows). Looking forward to seeing you all at the track!

Corey White
Performance Specialist
Five Star Ford of Plano
214.489.5333 (c)
03MachMe
05-31-2013, 11:32 AM
Hmm took that day off for the wifes birthday. Wonder how Pissed she would get lol
Grandpa
05-31-2013, 11:35 AM
Hmm took that day off for the wifes birthday. Wonder how Pissed she would get lol

A pregnant hormonal wife at that. You'd have better odds going to work unarmed than getting out of that one alive. lol.
Luke
05-31-2013, 12:40 PM
The ride around the track sounds pretty cool if they actually beat on it
Rebelracer568
06-02-2013, 10:19 PM
how much is it costing for the track day? i live 20 min from there, also is it just going to be a lead follow sessions or hot track with passing on straights? i have a couple cars id like to take out.
JPC
06-03-2013, 01:34 AM
The price is $180 for the day including lunch
includes classroom training AND in car instructors (on track at speed)
The novice spaces will fill up fast
We plan on running 4 sessions per group and YES there will be passing on the straights
Please note: this is not a race and there are no prizes. Our priority is SAFETY & TRAINING.
Rebelracer568
06-03-2013, 08:07 AM
Yea I understand. I run at eagles canyon alot in my other cars on there track days in the yellow group. Reason I asked about passing I straights is there are some people that don't like pointing cars by to pass and they hold up progress which makes it not enjoyable for the pack of cars trying to pass the people.
DirtyD
06-03-2013, 09:00 AM
Too much to swing ATM for me. Hopefully soon after I get a few things paid off.
Adam
06-03-2013, 11:37 AM
That's my birthday weekend. Hmmmm. Wonder if I can get brake pads, lines, and fluid done by then.
JPC
06-07-2013, 09:13 PM
Payment window is now open:

http://eaglescanyon.com/httpdocs/2008/payments.php
Austin@BA-Speed
06-07-2013, 09:20 PM
If everything goes well at hallet next week and I still have some money in my account i will be there! When does registration close?
JPC
06-09-2013, 02:01 PM
Yea I understand. I run at eagles canyon alot in my other cars on there track days in the yellow group. Reason I asked about passing I straights is there are some people that don't like pointing cars by to pass and they hold up progress which makes it not enjoyable for the pack of cars trying to pass the people.

thanks for posting
We will review that up in the classroom time

As an instructor, I share with my students is the "faster" car can always pit and then reenter the track and have no one in front of them....
....just a thought....
merlinmol
06-09-2013, 03:58 PM
I got a wedding to go to :(
Hddcrasher
06-21-2013, 07:27 PM
My first time at the venue and tracking my own car. Would someone please break down the day? Number of sessions , laps per sessions, how the skillset breaks? Is there a schedule published anywhere?

What should I bring that would not be available at track? Water, need a pop up for shade? Can we rent covered paddock for day? Anything else I have not thought to ask?


Thanks

Frank

P.S. any one want to rent a gopro either helmet mount or ?
JPC
06-22-2013, 05:39 PM
My first time at the venue and tracking my own car. Would someone please break down the day? Number of sessions , laps per sessions, how the skillset breaks? Is there a schedule published anywhere?

What should I bring that would not be available at track? Water, need a pop up for shade? Can we rent covered paddock for day? Anything else I have not thought to ask?


Thanks

Frank

P.S. any one want to rent a gopro either helmet mount or ?

Hello Frank,
I'm Jerry Cecco, I'm assisting Corey White for the event.

Get to the track no later than 7am
There will be an ALL drivers meeting before we start
and novices will have special novice meeting after the ALL drivers meeting

We are planning this event to like our others for track time.
Typically session will last approx 20mins, and you have about 4 sessions in one day.
there will be 3-4 groups: novice, intermediate and advance/instructors
During your driving sessions, you should inspect your car and then cool off and drink water. I understand Saturday temps will be in the 90's, so stay
hydrated.

ALL novices will have an instructor in the car with you during all sessions.
the main differences between the classes is on track experience/skills. (NOT cars)
The instructors will assist drivers to learn the "line"
to move up to intermediate group, a driver needs to learn, understand and show on track car control. This will take some time. I did not advance to intermediate for a few track days. I also recommend drivers to stay in novice and LEARN from instructors.

Schedule: I'll be working with Corey in finalizing the time schedule this week and we will be handing it out in the ALL driver meeting.

We will have water at the track to drink, but I always suggest to drivers to bring your own cooler with water just in case.

ECR has in large indoor meeting/cafe room. I would recommend all drivers to visit that air conditioned room several times a day to cool off.
You can bring a pop up (many do) for your cars, but to stay cool use the air conditioned mtg room.

Make sure you have your car tech inspected. You need to bring this to the track, see here:
http://eaglescanyon.com/httpdocs/2008/home.php
I would recommend that you make sure your brake pads and brake fluid newer and fresh.

If you have not paid for the event, go here: (scroll 1/2 down the page)
http://eaglescanyon.com/httpdocs/2008/payments.php
Spaces will fill up ESPECIALLY for novices as we have a limited number of instructors.

Any more questions, post here or email me directing at:
[email protected]
JPC
06-22-2013, 05:49 PM
You should also fill this Track Application:
http://eaglescanyon.com/httpdocs/docs/ECRTrackDaysApplication.pdf

and get to Maggie Williams @ Eagles Canyon:
FAX: 866-635-2395
email: [email protected]
JPC
06-25-2013, 02:03 PM
Corey and I are working on track schedule today, stay tune
what we know now:
Gates will open @ 6am track shut down at 3:30pm (ECR summer schedule)
tentative 1st session starts at 7:30am