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evogsrviii · 11-26-2008, 04:12 PM

Has anyone raced here yet? The place looks awesome but very expensive unless your part of a car club. Is there anyway the public can use the track or is it only for members of the Park and car club members?

Nick 95 6sp · 11-26-2008, 04:22 PM

I ran on the Thunderbolt Track in August, and a couple other guys on here were also there. It's a very interesting track, I like it. And it's only like an hour from Philly where I live so that's great. I have also been to NJMP for two other track events just spectating, on both the Lightning track and on Thunderbolt.

The "season" is over now but as Spring approaches, look on the schedule page of PDA/NASA http://www.pdadrivingschool.com/ Other car clubs also schedule their own track days, such as Porsche and Audi Clubs, etc.

evogsrviii · 11-26-2008, 04:36 PM

cool. i heard some good things from guys that raced on the thunderbolt track too. So are you part of a car club? How does one find a car club that uses the track?

Demonicbird00 · 11-26-2008, 04:55 PM

ill be racing on thunderbolt in april, i raced on the lightning course back in sept.

youll have to get in w/ scca,nasa or another sanctioning club

oneday · 11-26-2008, 05:53 PM

The site Nick mentioned, PDA, is the easiest and least expensive way of driving the NJMP tracks. I did three days at Thunderbolt this year, and plan on doing at least twice that next year. Thunderbolt is a very fun course with enough speed and technical stuff to keep most drivers happy.

The local BMW and Porche clubs also set up days to run the track--and while you don't need to be driving that marquee, it sometimes helps to have friends that are in the club to get a slot.

As a point of clarification: You aren't going to be "racing" you will be driving in an High Performance Driver's Education (HPDE) event. These are driving schools that teach high speed driving control and techniques. This is not wheel to wheel racing, there is no open passing...you can only pass when the car you are wanting to pass lets you go by--no matter how much they are slowing you down--I drive a Miata; the Vettes, BMWs and Porches hate being passed by me.

Check http://www.pdadrivingschool.com for next years schedule and get signed up. But be prepared, it's really addicting.

evogsrviii · 11-26-2008, 05:58 PM

thanks for the info. i will check the site out, it sounds like a lot of fun. you must have a pretty sick setup in your miata!

rocco · 11-26-2008, 08:07 PM

i only live 10 miles from the track i wish those cars where louder so i could hear them

Nick 95 6sp · 11-26-2008, 10:18 PM

There have also been a couple of great pro races at the track. The ALMS race was nationally televised.

Besides just car racing, the go kart track and rentals is also excellent.

If you haven't already, check out the track site for info: http://www.njmotorsportspark.com/

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocco

i only live 10 miles from the track i wish those cars where louder so i could hear them

You probably had a good view of the vintage aircraft during the Wheels & Warbirds event at the track. I went to that, too, and I thought it was great...but I like vintage sports and racing cars; not to mention all sorts of real cool vintage aircraft looping overhead all day at low altitude, doing loop de loops, etc. Maybe the crowds bug local residents, though.

evogsrviii · 11-26-2008, 11:36 PM

yea, i was looking at the website earlier today. I cant wait to the race season next year, i plan on going to watch a lot of events.

Gordonfan24 · 12-10-2008, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick 95 6sp

There have also been a couple of great pro races at the track. The ALMS race was nationally televised.

You mean the Grand-Am race?

I was at that race. And I volunteered as a grid worker for an SCCA event at the Lightning circuit. I must say, even just after the two weekends I've been to the track, it's a top notch facility. All the drivers I talked to were very pleased with the track layout, too. The first and last turns on the Lightning circuit are really something cool.

I can't wait to get out on the track at one of those PDA events.

Oh, sorry to bump this thread. Just throwing my input in.

Nick 95 6sp · 12-11-2008, 12:04 AM

You know I almost looked it up to make sure I had the right sactioning body...but alas, I was doomed to failure.

It seems that enough of us will be going to NJMP come Spring that we'll meet up for sure. Let's make it a point.

alwaysinboost · 12-11-2008, 03:23 PM

I'll be back there again with PDA this year.

mikes93 · 12-11-2008, 04:16 PM

Hey guys please post up when you sign up, I like to take the sti down.

Mike

evogsrviii · 12-11-2008, 05:01 PM

Whats PDA?

alwaysinboost · 12-11-2008, 05:02 PM

www.pdadrivingschool.com

they host HPDE's.

Mike- I didn't know you had an STI also!

evogsrviii · 12-11-2008, 05:11 PM

oh yea, i did know what that was. i was looking at that site before. i am very interested in joining up.

mikes93 · 12-11-2008, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alwaysinboost

www.pdadrivingschool.com

they host HPDE's.

Mike- I didn't know you had an STI also!

06 Bone stock DD.

alwaysinboost · 12-11-2008, 06:04 PM

you track it yet?

mikes93 · 12-11-2008, 07:18 PM

Not yet, was busy with the supra.

Nick 95 6sp · 12-13-2008, 01:10 PM

We're not gonna let you get away so easy this next season, Mike. We'll take you to NJMP kicking and screaming if we have to.

11-26-2008, 04:12 PM	#1
evogsrviii Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CMCH, NJ Member #7186 My Ride: 05 TB Evo VIII GSR iTrader: (0)	NJ Motorsports Park Has anyone raced here yet? The place looks awesome but very expensive unless your part of a car club. Is there anyway the public can use the track or is it only for members of the Park and car club members?

11-26-2008, 04:22 PM	#2
Nick 95 6sp Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Narberth, PA Member #3675 My Ride: '95 Supra Turbo 6sp iTrader: (0)	I ran on the Thunderbolt Track in August, and a couple other guys on here were also there. It's a very interesting track, I like it. And it's only like an hour from Philly where I live so that's great. I have also been to NJMP for two other track events just spectating, on both the Lightning track and on Thunderbolt. The "season" is over now but as Spring approaches, look on the schedule page of PDA/NASA http://www.pdadrivingschool.com/ Other car clubs also schedule their own track days, such as Porsche and Audi Clubs, etc. __________________ Nick '95 6sp Supra Twin GT2860's w/TiAL exhaust housings, 2X TiAL WG's and BOV's, on V-band moded HKS twin manifolds, AEM v2, FJO w/NTK, AEM meth/water spray, GSC S1 cams, OS Giken triple clutch and Super Lock LSD, Racelogic

11-26-2008, 04:55 PM	#4
Demonicbird00 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: south jersey Member #629 My Ride: 00 TA iTrader: (0)	ill be racing on thunderbolt in april, i raced on the lightning course back in sept. youll have to get in w/ scca,nasa or another sanctioning club __________________ 00 Black T/A m6 Stock Internals 343hp/349tq 11.81@ 117 1.59 60' Cam Only 456hp/408tq 10.84 @ 127.8 1.56 60' To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-26-2008, 05:53 PM	#5
oneday Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Holland Member #5367 My Ride: E36 M3 Coupe iTrader: (0)	The site Nick mentioned, PDA, is the easiest and least expensive way of driving the NJMP tracks. I did three days at Thunderbolt this year, and plan on doing at least twice that next year. Thunderbolt is a very fun course with enough speed and technical stuff to keep most drivers happy. The local BMW and Porche clubs also set up days to run the track--and while you don't need to be driving that marquee, it sometimes helps to have friends that are in the club to get a slot. As a point of clarification: You aren't going to be "racing" you will be driving in an High Performance Driver's Education (HPDE) event. These are driving schools that teach high speed driving control and techniques. This is not wheel to wheel racing, there is no open passing...you can only pass when the car you are wanting to pass lets you go by--no matter how much they are slowing you down--I drive a Miata; the Vettes, BMWs and Porches hate being passed by me. Check http://www.pdadrivingschool.com for next years schedule and get signed up. But be prepared, it's really addicting. __________________ Saving for more track time.

12-11-2008, 12:04 AM	#11
Nick 95 6sp Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Narberth, PA Member #3675 My Ride: '95 Supra Turbo 6sp iTrader: (0)	You know I almost looked it up to make sure I had the right sactioning body...but alas, I was doomed to failure. It seems that enough of us will be going to NJMP come Spring that we'll meet up for sure. Let's make it a point. __________________ Nick '95 6sp Supra Twin GT2860's w/TiAL exhaust housings, 2X TiAL WG's and BOV's, on V-band moded HKS twin manifolds, AEM v2, FJO w/NTK, AEM meth/water spray, GSC S1 cams, OS Giken triple clutch and Super Lock LSD, Racelogic

11-26-2008, 04:36 PM	#3
evogsrviii Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CMCH, NJ Member #7186 My Ride: 05 TB Evo VIII GSR iTrader: (0)	cool. i heard some good things from guys that raced on the thunderbolt track too. So are you part of a car club? How does one find a car club that uses the track?

11-26-2008, 05:58 PM	#6
evogsrviii Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CMCH, NJ Member #7186 My Ride: 05 TB Evo VIII GSR iTrader: (0)	thanks for the info. i will check the site out, it sounds like a lot of fun. you must have a pretty sick setup in your miata!

11-26-2008, 08:07 PM	#7
rocco Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sj Member #1549 iTrader: (0)	i only live 10 miles from the track i wish those cars where louder so i could hear them

11-26-2008, 11:36 PM	#9
evogsrviii Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CMCH, NJ Member #7186 My Ride: 05 TB Evo VIII GSR iTrader: (0)	yea, i was looking at the website earlier today. I cant wait to the race season next year, i plan on going to watch a lot of events.

12-11-2008, 03:23 PM	#12
alwaysinboost Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: still at work Member #1454 My Ride: 04 EVO Wrecked by Oakes Detailing iTrader: (0)	I'll be back there again with PDA this year. __________________ "Drifting is gay. It might look cool on TV... but once you actually try it... you realize its the dumbest thing ever invented..." Jessie James

12-11-2008, 04:16 PM	#13
mikes93 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Member #2602 My Ride: 06 STI, 93 Supra iTrader: (0)	Hey guys please post up when you sign up, I like to take the sti down. Mike

12-11-2008, 05:01 PM	#14
evogsrviii Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CMCH, NJ Member #7186 My Ride: 05 TB Evo VIII GSR iTrader: (0)	Whats PDA?

12-11-2008, 05:02 PM	#15
alwaysinboost Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: still at work Member #1454 My Ride: 04 EVO Wrecked by Oakes Detailing iTrader: (0)	www.pdadrivingschool.com they host HPDE's. Mike- I didn't know you had an STI also! __________________ "Drifting is gay. It might look cool on TV... but once you actually try it... you realize its the dumbest thing ever invented..." Jessie James

12-11-2008, 05:11 PM	#16
evogsrviii Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CMCH, NJ Member #7186 My Ride: 05 TB Evo VIII GSR iTrader: (0)	oh yea, i did know what that was. i was looking at that site before. i am very interested in joining up.

12-11-2008, 06:04 PM	#18
alwaysinboost Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: still at work Member #1454 My Ride: 04 EVO Wrecked by Oakes Detailing iTrader: (0)	you track it yet? __________________ "Drifting is gay. It might look cool on TV... but once you actually try it... you realize its the dumbest thing ever invented..." Jessie James

12-11-2008, 07:18 PM	#19
mikes93 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Member #2602 My Ride: 06 STI, 93 Supra iTrader: (0)	Not yet, was busy with the supra.

12-13-2008, 01:10 PM	#20
Nick 95 6sp Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Narberth, PA Member #3675 My Ride: '95 Supra Turbo 6sp iTrader: (0)	We're not gonna let you get away so easy this next season, Mike. We'll take you to NJMP kicking and screaming if we have to. __________________ Nick '95 6sp Supra Twin GT2860's w/TiAL exhaust housings, 2X TiAL WG's and BOV's, on V-band moded HKS twin manifolds, AEM v2, FJO w/NTK, AEM meth/water spray, GSC S1 cams, OS Giken triple clutch and Super Lock LSD, Racelogic

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