January Testing and Tuning in the South ?

Chris "drooze" Wertman · 12-11-2009, 07:05 PM

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

X-TECH MAN · 12-11-2009, 08:57 PM

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

Michael Kilduff · 12-11-2009, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by drooze

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.

Mack Reeves · 12-11-2009, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drooze

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

Chris "drooze" Wertman · 12-11-2009, 11:45 PM

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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Originally Posted by Mack Reeves

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

Mark Yacavone · 12-12-2009, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by drooze

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?

Sally McBride · 12-12-2009, 12:51 PM

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.

Mack Reeves · 12-12-2009, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drooze

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

Chris "drooze" Wertman · 12-12-2009, 06:32 PM

As soon as were able....it depends on a big item though....a driver

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Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

Just curious. When do you plan on entering Pomona?

12-11-2009, 07:05 PM	#1
Chris "drooze" Wertman VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Barberton Ohio Posts: 1,114 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	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. Cheers Chris

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X-TECH MAN Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lake Placid, Florida Posts: 3,203 Likes: 1,047 Liked 235 Times in 110 Posts	Re: January Testing and Tuning in the South ? 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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Sally McBride Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 9 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 1 Post	Re: January Testing and Tuning in the South ? 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.