Not a fan of 5 mile config. But I have wanted to do thunderhill when its green.

3 mile thunderhill bypass then cyclone is pretty much the best config you can get for a weekend.

Is there anyone in our group that is actually planning on going to nationals?

Shit, didn’t realize this already happened three months ago :)

Loooool, get your shit together man! You missed out!

Whatchu talkin bout

nice ninja edit mr dj

Damn mods

Pricing isn't available yet for HoD (they haven't opened up registration yet), but generally speaking they charge the same amount for "similar" events like that. The May event is Thurs/Fri instead of Sat/Sun in Sep, so it's possible it might be slightly cheaper -- it's usually more expensive to rent the track on the weekend.

One thing to keep in mind is that unlike Laguna Seca, Thunderhill doesn't have dedicated county park camping areas that you can rent individually. Camping in the paddock is available at some events, but it depends on whether or not the organizers paid for overnight security and I don't know what HoD typically does in this regard. (Note that unlike Laguna, even without paddock camping, Thunderhill is generally OK with people dropping trailers off in the paddock the night before, between about 5:30 and 6).

I actually can't attend the Sep 12-13 event, at least not the first day, because I would have to leave around noon on Sep 11 and that's my daughter's birthday.

The 5 mile isn't my favorite config, but it does have one area that I really like. There's a right sweeper into a left-right S over a crest where you transition from the 2 mile track back onto the 3 mile that's really fun.

If you want a weekend when it's green, the April NCRC event is probably the right choice.

--Ian

I know you are anti track-masters. Any of their events on the schedule?

All the events I've done at Thunderhill they have also rented the paddock for camping, so that is something we will have to keep in mind.

Not sure any of us are actually tenting on the ground though...

I was going to try.

I haven't found the TMR schedule for 2020 yet. Which events did you to go to that rented the paddock?

--Ian

I've been to 3 TMR events. They rented it Saturday night. Friday night we just camped outside the gate.

Not that it counts for anything, but April/May works better for me than September due to work conflicts. HoD is also attractive, since that means there will be instructors to help people (including myself) learn the course. I'd be sleeping in my Excursion.

As far as instruction goes, both TMR and HoD have that as a regular part of their programs. GGLC and NCRC will have a few instructors, but that's not the strong point of those organizations. NorCal Shelby generally runs a school at the spring event.

--Ian

And TMR features qualified instructors like me and Aidan :)

I personally feel like the west course is slightly more fun for our cars. Unless you make shit tons of power.

HOD events tens to be $$ in my research. So id rather not run with them for a weekend. GGLC would be the optimal group to run with imo.

As far as camping goes, ive slept outside the gates in a sleeping bag on the grass before. But im also 5 years old according to you guys so my body is fine with that.

Edit: also, fuck the cyclone. Kills flow hard. plus its real easy to lock up going up the crest of you aren't careful.

Sounds like you just need more power baby George :skid:

HoD events are not the cheapest around, but in my experience are well-run and usually feature less traffic than other groups.

The West course has a bit of a bad reputation because it's slower and more technical than the East course, but I think it's fun. They've also added an optional bypass around a couple of the slowest corners that also eliminates the "for best lap times you need to drive straight at the pit wall" problem as well.

Are you actually planning on attending, George? :)

--Ian

I think 350whp should be plenty :)

I am, assuming all the stars line up. HoD not being the organizer is one of those stars. :D

Just sell one of your 7 BMWs to fund the entry fees.