Pikes Peak International Raceway

[ramair311]

This past Saturday I attended a track day at PPIR here in Colorado with fellow 1Addicts member John970. The track is 1.3 miles long with a 130 MPH straight that really lets you see what the 1er can do when you stretch it's legs - no tight parking lot course here!

We both made an impressive showing in a field of Ferraris, 911 Turbos, Vettes, Lotus's, etc....

Here are two links showing the live action - John is preparing an assembly of his crystal clear HD video I believe -

[Bizall]

Looks like you had a blast. How much was it to run there?

[vanbmw]

Nice video's. Nice collection of cars on the track with you. Curious...what mod's does your car have?

[ramair311]

Originally Posted by Bizall

Looks like you had a blast. How much was it to run there?

It was around $280 for the day which got us a rental racing suit, our own garage spot in the PPIR paddock, and 5 fifteen minute sessions on the track.

[ramair311]

Originally Posted by vanbmw

Nice video's. Nice collection of cars on the track with you. Curious...what mod's does your car have?

Thanks! That was just a sample of what was there - a sea of 911 turbos in varying stages of tune, 10 or so 427 cobra replicas, 1996 INDY cars (they had separate time on the track), old ZR1 Vettes, Ferraris (F430 and the F355 I passed in the vid), ect......

my mods are:

JB2HH
H&R Sport Springs
BMC panel filter

Ran 105 octane gas (at $10/gallon!!!) for the races....

[vanbmw]

Apparently you need to buy a few more gallons!!! I didn't know the service soon light would come on if you run out of gas. Judging by the sound of your voice...neither did you! Glad to hear it was just gas and not an engine problem. Thanks for posting those videos.

[ramair311]

Originally Posted by vanbmw

Apparently you need to buy a few more gallons!!! I didn't know the service soon light would come on if you run out of gas. Judging by the sound of your voice...neither did you! Glad to hear it was just gas and not an engine problem. Thanks for posting those videos.

Ha Ha, yes indeed - I was driving it pretty hard and thought I pushed my luck a little too far - but thankfully it was just the small remaining gas being pushed to the edge of tank from all of the high speed corners.

Off topic - bet it looks really nice up there in BC at this time of the year!

[vanbmw]

Originally Posted by Colorob

Ha Ha, yes indeed - I was driving it pretty hard and thought I pushed my luck a little too far - but thankfully it was just the small remaining gas being pushed to the edge of tank from all of the high speed corners.

Off topic - bet it looks really nice up there in BC at this time of the year!

We have had an amazing September up here. We haven't had any rain and tons of sun. I was out on my boat Saturday and it was perfect. Mountain's in the backdrop, calm waters and 25 degrees celcius (about 80F degrees). The trees will start changing soon and the rain will follow!

[mattm]

Originally Posted by Colorob

no tight parking lot course here!

I *think* I am offended.:smile:

[Bringinthewolf]

That is awesome. thank you.
After reading the "135 is boring" thread that is exactly what I needed. Maybe those guys that are so bored with the 1'er should spend a bit of time watching your videos and dream about the day that they could drive that well.

[ramair311]

Originally Posted by mattm

I *think* I am offended.:smile:

No offense intended at all! :drinking:

[ramair311]

Originally Posted by Bringinthewolf

That is awesome. thank you.
After reading the "135 is boring" thread that is exactly what I needed. Maybe those guys that are so bored with the 1'er should spend a bit of time watching your videos and dream about the day that they could drive that well.

Hey thanks for the Kudos! John and I are doing another track day on the 25th at the Colorado State Trooper proving grounds......I'm really interested in comparing my lap time with those of the State Troopers' for future reference

The 1er is really fun on the track... haven't had that much fun since my shifter kart days.

BTW - I like your license plate