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Old 12-11-2009, 07:05 PM   #1
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Default January Testing and Tuning in the South ?

Well, here a question for all you racers on the other side of the Mason-Dixon line.....

Im looking to do some testing in January , early-mid month. (before say the 16th)

Before we head to Ponona.

I need at least 2 track days in a week. I would prefer daytime hours on at least one of those.

Anyone know if there are any good tracks down south, southwest that will be running then ?

I really dont want to go to Phoenix, and I still will if I have to but.....Im hoping there is something closer, I live in Ohio so that aint gonna fly.

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Old 12-11-2009, 08:57 PM   #2
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Maybe Miami Fla.......Im south of the Mason Dixon line and its 21 degrees here right now with a wind chill of around 14. Burrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
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Old 12-11-2009, 09:24 PM   #3
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Well, here a question for all you racers on the other side of the Mason-Dixon line.....

Im looking to do some testing in January , early-mid month. (before say the 16th)

Before we head to Ponona.

I need at least 2 track days in a week. I would prefer daytime hours on at least one of those.

Anyone know if there are any good tracks down south, southwest that will be running then ?

I really dont want to go to Phoenix, and I still will if I have to but.....Im hoping there is something closer, I live in Ohio so that aint gonna fly.

Cheers

Chris
Chris,

Coastal Plains Dragway in jacksonville NC usually runs test and tune sessions on sunday afternoons all winter long as long as the temp is 45 degrees or higher, which is most of the time. CPD is an IHRA sanctioned track, concrete starting line, and has 1/4 mile clocks. Usually only street cars can run the quarter but sevaral class cars I have seen test run the quarter, track manager is an ex SS racer from days gone by-George Duff.
Rockingham probably runs during the winter too, but it is usually a good bit warmer here thanks to the coastline.
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Old 12-11-2009, 09:34 PM   #4
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Well, here a question for all you racers on the other side of the Mason-Dixon line.....

Im looking to do some testing in January , early-mid month. (before say the 16th)

Before we head to Ponona.

I need at least 2 track days in a week. I would prefer daytime hours on at least one of those.

Anyone know if there are any good tracks down south, southwest that will be running then ?

I really dont want to go to Phoenix, and I still will if I have to but.....Im hoping there is something closer, I live in Ohio so that aint gonna fly.

Cheers

Chris

Chris, South Ga Motorsports Park is scheduled to be open all year.. They have a "bracket race" scheduled for Jan 2nd.... they usually have a test n tune the day before but that is New Years Day. Check their web site www.racesgmp.com and see what they have... I race there regulary.. Great track, great people and they have a lot of people just like you that want to get their set up right.... I know they have a lot of Pro Stock testing in the winter.... Also we have West Palm Beach international Raceway ( www.racepbir.com) they are also open all year... I know that Allen Johnson is testing his new Avenger this next week there... They also have an IHRA event late in January... New all concrete facility... I have not raced there but have heard wonderful reports on the track..... Let me know if you need a pit guy for your testing... If I'm in town I'd like to see it.... Mack
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Old 12-11-2009, 11:45 PM   #5
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That would be awesome Mack !

I looked at that and palm looks like the 2nd there is an all day TandT and on the 6th in PB, then Tampa for some engine work, then home till Feb 1st, then the long trek west to Pomona........Im just hoping like hell I have my Headers by Jan, or I find a set to borrow, ...



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Chris, South Ga Motorsports Park is scheduled to be open all year.. They have a "bracket race" scheduled for Jan 2nd.... they usually have a test n tune the day before but that is New Years Day. Check their web site www.racesgmp.com and see what they have... I race there regulary.. Great track, great people and they have a lot of people just like you that want to get their set up right.... I know they have a lot of Pro Stock testing in the winter.... Also we have West Palm Beach international Raceway ( www.racepbir.com) they are also open all year... I know that Allen Johnson is testing his new Avenger this next week there... They also have an IHRA event late in January... New all concrete facility... I have not raced there but have heard wonderful reports on the track..... Let me know if you need a pit guy for your testing... If I'm in town I'd like to see it.... Mack
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Old 12-12-2009, 12:34 AM   #6
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That would be awesome Mack !

I looked at that and palm looks like the 2nd there is an all day TandT and on the 6th in PB, then Tampa for some engine work, then home till Feb 1st, then the long trek west to Pomona........Im just hoping like hell I have my Headers by Jan, or I find a set to borrow, ...
Just curious. When do you plan on entering Pomona?
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Old 12-12-2009, 06:32 PM   #7
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As soon as were able....it depends on a big item though....a driver

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Old 12-12-2009, 04:54 PM   #8
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That would be awesome Mack !

I looked at that and palm looks like the 2nd there is an all day TandT and on the 6th in PB, then Tampa for some engine work, then home till Feb 1st, then the long trek west to Pomona........Im just hoping like hell I have my Headers by Jan, or I find a set to borrow, ...

Chris, Also check with Gainesville Raceway... They have a test N tune scheduled for every Saturday in January except for the 2nd... If my headers are back from Nitro Plate they will be available for you to use.. I surely not going to be ready..... I'm having the egt bungs welded in this week and then its off to plating.. They tell me two weeks... Could be close but we will see..... Mack
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No Problem Raceway is open in January. Weather is hit-n-miss, bust we were able to test there before the Super Bowl this year.
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