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Fubar
03-19-2009, 12:25 PM
http://www.texasmile.net/

I headed down there for this event. Anybody else going?
Qship5
03-19-2009, 12:32 PM
Are you going for the whole event or just one day? Maybe we can organize a group road trip.:thumbsup2:
mdezmond
03-19-2009, 08:56 PM
I'm going all weekend. Trying to hit 200!:thumbsup2:
RaceMX-M3
03-20-2009, 12:04 AM
I'm going all weekend. Trying to hit 200!:thumbsup2:

Good luck, what mods do you have?
mdezmond
03-20-2009, 01:22 AM
It's a C5 Corvette with a Lingenfelter C5-R 427 twin turbo package. It has around 1100HP at the crank on their engine dyno. Lingenfelter could only get it to stick on the chasis dyno to around 840rwhp.:burnout:

My big issue is going to be traction.:laugh:
m topls
03-20-2009, 01:24 AM
Hey, let's organize the group road trip for the October Texas Mile. On March 28-29, several of us DFWAC members will be at Motorsport Ranch in Cresson, TX for the BMW CCA / Classic BMW High Performance Driving event. We thought some of you guys would come visit and watch us (or laugh at us!). :)
Mr.Big
03-20-2009, 06:53 AM
See you there!!!:thumbsup2:
Fubar
03-20-2009, 08:33 AM
I'm staying in San Antonio (I wanted garage parking for the GT). I'll be going down on Thursday evening. I plan to attend The Mile on Friday and Saturday. I was hoping Whipple would have their new supercharger out by this date but that will not happen so I am hoping to get in the 190s. We will see.
flyinmedic
03-20-2009, 11:35 AM
See you there!!!:thumbsup2:

Good luck, can't wait to hear the results:thumbsup2::thumbsup2:
Crash
03-20-2009, 12:12 PM
I thought it was this weekend. I might just have to go watch next weekend.
Fubar
03-23-2009, 01:30 PM
For those that have been... what should I bring? I assume a helmet is required, but do I need a full race suit? Any other recommendations?

What time should I get there and when does is usually shut down?

Thanks in advance.
TiptronicSoldier
03-23-2009, 02:09 PM
I'm staying in San Antonio (I wanted garage parking for the GT). I'll be going down on Thursday evening. I plan to attend The Mile on Friday and Saturday. I was hoping Whipple would have their new supercharger out by this date but that will not happen so I am hoping to get in the 190s. We will see.

Good Luck!!
RaceMX-M3
03-23-2009, 09:49 PM
For those that have been... what should I bring? I assume a helmet is required, but do I need a full race suit? Any other recommendations?

What time should I get there and when does is usually shut down?

Thanks in advance.

Just bring your training wheels and you should be fine. :D
Fubar
03-23-2009, 09:55 PM
Why don't you bring your little bitty M3 out there... afraid to play with the big dogs?
JDrobycki
03-24-2009, 08:00 AM
A few 2004-2006 GTO's are going to the Mile after Goatfest 5 in Fredericksburg. I am not able to attend the Mile :(

http://www.ls1gto.com/forums/showthread.php?t=293220
Qship5
03-24-2009, 01:30 PM
Why don't you bring your little bitty M3 out there... afraid to play with the big dogs?

You know Scott doesn't want to play with the big dogs...He doesn't want to get eaten for lunch.:laugh:
Fubar
03-24-2009, 08:50 PM
I aint skeered... those cars out there are going to make my little hot-rod look like turd.

Seriously, this a good opportunity to data log a fast run scott.
Mr. Hollywood
03-24-2009, 08:58 PM
For those that have been... what should I bring? I assume a helmet is required, but do I need a full race suit? Any other recommendations?

What time should I get there and when does is usually shut down?

Thanks in advance.

Helmet, Firesuit, Fire Extinguisher, Gloves, Driving Shoes...that's for going more than 190mph. I see a lot of guys simply with a helmet.
ccompton
03-26-2009, 09:45 PM
Hey, let's organize the group road trip for the October Texas Mile. On March 28-29, several of us DFWAC members will be at Motorsport Ranch in Cresson, TX for the BMW CCA / Classic BMW High Performance Driving event. We thought some of you guys would come visit and watch us (or laugh at us!). :)

I like the idea of the October event, I would be up for going.
SAFE4NOW
02-18-2010, 12:05 PM
## Made new thread for 2010 ##
citylightva
02-18-2010, 01:45 PM
Helmet, Firesuit, Fire Extinguisher, Gloves, Driving Shoes...that's for going more than 190mph. I see a lot of guys simply with a helmet.

The extinguisher is my sticking point. I have no idea where to hard mount it. Not trying to drill the E too much, not that I'd be anywhere near 190...
SAFE4NOW
02-18-2010, 01:58 PM
The extinguisher is my sticking point. I have no idea where to hard mount it. Not trying to drill the E too much, not that I'd be anywhere near 190...

It can be done.. heavy duty zip ties to the seat frame... heck, I used heavy velcro one year!

Steve
citylightva
02-18-2010, 02:10 PM
Nice...I'll have to check my schedule again...
Mr. Hollywood
02-18-2010, 03:18 PM
The extinguisher is my sticking point. I have no idea where to hard mount it. Not trying to drill the E too much, not that I'd be anywhere near 190...

Just lay it on the floorboard up against the passenger seat. It's worked for me all 4 times.
citylightva
02-18-2010, 03:28 PM
Just lay it on the floorboard up against the passenger seat. It's worked for me all 4 times.

Haha, thanks for the tip...I like that one the most...
IrvingTiger
02-18-2010, 05:33 PM
I am new here. What does it cost to stay at one of the villas there. I have a 1995 BMW 540i.
Mr. Hollywood
02-18-2010, 05:35 PM
I am new here. What does it cost to stay at one of the villas there. I have a 1995 BMW 540i.

Villa's? The nearest Motel in 30 minutes away in Beeville and they're likely booked.
citylightva
02-18-2010, 05:40 PM
RV..!! If I had one...ha