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05-18-2006, 07:15 AM | #1 |
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drift day 32 irwindale
I plan on doing my first real track event and I've waited forever for a driftday to finally become available.
But it looks like drift day 32 is an intermediate/advanced day. And I also heard rumors that you need a nomex suit? For a drift day? I know there are some events floating around but I can't seem to find any track events for newbies like me in around socal. Any links would be extremely helpful as i am getting anxious to finally get to drift in my first real event. |
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05-18-2006, 08:57 AM | #2 |
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There are a couple events this weekend at WSIR..
Here is the Just Drift event schedule: Date (2006) Location May 20 Top Drift Battle Round 2 - WSIR - Oval at NIGHT! Jun 10 Advance - WSIR Oval Jun 26 Top Drift Battle Round 3 July 29 Expert Class - WSIR HTM Aug 27 Top Night Drift Battle Round 4 - WSIR Oval hosted by JustDRIFT! Aug 28 Top Drift Battle Round 5 Oct 28 Advance Night Drift! - WSIR Oval Nov 4 Open Track - TBA Dec 16 TOP DRIFT! HOTSHOTS! ALL STAR MATCH - WSIR HTM hosted by JustDRIFT! And a few from driftday.com 6/10/2006 Formula Drift Round 3 Chicago Soldier Field, IL 6/25/2006 Drift Day 32 Irwindale, CA 6/2006 Drift Day (Thursday nights) Irwindale, CA 6/25/2006 Drift Day Comp 7 Road America, IL 7/08/2006 Formula Drift Round 4 Infineon Raceway, N.CA 7/08/2006 D1GP Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Nevada 7/2006 Drift Day (Thursday nights) Irwindale, CA 7/2/2006 Drift Day 33 Irwindale, CA 9/6/2006 Drive Festival Willow Springs Raceway, CA 8/12/2006 Exec Showoff Downtown, Los Angeles 8/20/2006 Nisei week Showoff Downtown, Los Angeles 8/2006 Drift Day (Thursday nights) Irwindale, CA 8/13/2006 Drift Day 34 Irwindale, CA 8/20/2006 Formula Drift Round 5 Evergreen Speedway, WA 8/27/2006 Street Car Showoff Honolulu, Hawaii 9/16/2006 Drift Showoff Route 66, IL 9/2006 Drift Day Irwindale, CA 9/09/2006 Formula Drift Round 6 Wall Speedway, NJ 10/14/2006 Formula Drift Final Irwindale Speedway, CA 10/2006 Drift Day Irwindale, CA 10/22/2006 Drift Showoff Northern, CA 11/2006 Drift Day Irwindale, CA 12/2006 Drive Festival California Speedway, CA 12/2006 D1GP California, USA |
05-18-2006, 11:45 AM | #3 |
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don't bother worrying about rumors until you see em concrete on www.driftday.com --I'm sure they'll have more beginner/intermediate events coming up. If you take a look at the calendar it shows that they're going to do thursday nights at irwindale (not sure when the first one is, but it'll be something to look forward to)
Drift buffet (driftbuffet.com) is going to be holding an event at el toro air base, I don't see it on their site yet though, so here's a link to a forum post by the man himself, Terry: http://shift-lock.net//forums/nfphpb...opic.php?t=840 Also check out www.justdrift.com and watch for track days at the balcony, it's a beginner-friendly track
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I still don't know if I will have access to a tow vehicle. My dad has a SUV that would be suitable, the trick is getting him to let me have it.
Screw it. Even if I don't get the tow, I will drive hella slow with you guys. Ready any time. Looking at one or two events next month. DJpimpflex: ETA on your car being ready? |
05-19-2006, 12:33 AM | #9 |
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I have heard that Irwindale is not so newbie-friendly for drifting... I, too, am very anxious for my first drift event but I am hesitant to sign up for DD32 because it's at Irwindale. I've been to California Speedway for DD31 just to check it out and give my friend a ride (he staffs for DD), and the track there was just an open parking lot with nothing to crash into.
Should I be weary of learning how to drift at Irwindale? PS: First post back from my 3 month long pinking!! feels good...
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The Irwindale oval and inner track is not that easy for beginners just because its so fast. Don't know if they are still using the parking lot. I have not been to a So Cal DD sence DD12. 3 people hit the wall that day, I was one.
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Yeah cali speedway is closed, so is qualcomm. Not sure if DD32 is in the parking lot or the infield or the full course. if it is parking lot or infield its not too bad for begginners, full course isnt horrible but its very intimidating for begginers and I wouldnt reccomend it you wont learn nearly as much if you arent comfortable pushing. Irwindale full course = fun though!!
Heres an idea of Irwindale vs. cali speedway Irwindale Cali Speedway Much less to hit at cali speedway |
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Yeah... I remember at Fontana, it was jsut a bunch of knocked down cones... at Irwindale, I haven't been there but from pictures I've seen, it just looks like a big oval... Is there a inner course that involves less walls and more turns???
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cali speedway is pretty simple. just a couple of lightposts and cones haha. i havent tried irwindale but that shit looks fun. im not sure how it is now cuz i went back in DD10 haha.
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If anyone wants to drive at Industry day this weekend, I got a guy trying to sell his spot.
Get at me today if you want to run it! Balcony AND Oval, ain't no cone dodging here son, dirt drops and pork chops!
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kenversusryu, just go to a dirtbike shop in your city and buy one. I bought my open faced Snell M2005 rated helmet that way for $63. For a Snell SA2005 rated (autosports) you're usually looking at $100 to $200. Check the requirements on the event you want to drive in, some require different safety equipment than others...
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If it makes you feel any better my first event was at Irwindale. It wasn't too bad.
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cool im going to take my 240 down to irwindale every thursday night of june =) just look out for the guy spinning out on every turn over there
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are thursday nights going to be open for beginners?
also, dd32 says its for intermediate and advanced... does that mean its not open at all for beginners?
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Is it necessary to quote the whole first post when posting a reply?
Last I heard they're workin on gettin the first date set. Just keep checking the driftday site :o
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06-01-2006, 12:38 AM | #29 |
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Stoked about the Thursday night thing, especially since our dealership is soooo close to Irwindale. Basically mount tires, leave work and head straight to the track!
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