[AKA-SHLB]

I purchased my SGT in Feb 08 and attended my first ever open track event at Willow Springs this past October. Next to my kids being born it was the most amazing experience of my life and I really would like to attend more of these events maybe even work up to some amateur road racing.

Here's my problem, I have no idea where to start or what to do or even what tracks to consider. I live in the LA area and don't know anyone with any experience in road racing. The closest I came was a business associate who suggested I start with cart racing but that doesn't really interest me.

Any help, suggestions or ideas would be greatly appreciated.

[STILLEN]

AKA-SHLB, on Dec 11 2008, 10:05 AM, said:

I purchased my SGT in Feb 08 and attended my first ever open track event at Willow Springs this past October. Next to my kids being born it was the most amazing experience of my life and I really would like to attend more of these events maybe even work up to some amateur road racing.

Here's my problem, I have no idea where to start or what to do or even what tracks to consider. I live in the LA area and don't know anyone with any experience in road racing. The closest I came was a business associate who suggested I start with cart racing but that doesn't really interest me.

Any help, suggestions or ideas would be greatly appreciated.

You MIGHT want to try some SOLO racing. Little chance of damaging your car (only cones) - and its challenging for sure.

Heres a good place to start - http://www.solo2.com/

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[SPRSNK]

Look for HPDE's in your area that offer instruction. Best bet is going to be looking for the area SVT clubs because most SVT Clubs put on the HPDE's that will be attuned to the Mustang. Barring that, look to do a driving school. Skip Barber and Miller Motorsports both have good driving schools where you will get a crash course in road racing. You'll learn essential skills and practice methods to continue your driving skills. I'm doing the Miller Motorsports school next year using the Mustang Challange cars. I expect day one to be pretty dull for me, but the second and third days should be fun.

[sprint200]

Get in touch with racebronco2 over on SVTP. He is an instructor in the SoCal area and can let you know about upcoming events and get you started on the right foot.

Here's a link to one of his threads..............racebronco2

Ps. SPRSNK when are you going to Miller? I'll be there on June 4th with my daughter

This post has been edited by sprint200: 11 December 2008 - 04:14 PM

[428CJ(R)]

If Willow Spring is nearby, the school there may by a good place to start.

http://www.raceschool.com/index.html

The school at Miller Motorsports Park is excellent. If you have a chance to go there you definitely want to do at least one day in a Challenge car.

[Tucker]

Welcome to the club!

[AKA-SHLB]

Thank you for all the great advice, where before I had no direction now I am overwhelmed. I've been doing a lot of research based on the information and now I have about 6 sites to read through.

Sounds like a driving school and then following the event calendars at Willow Springs, Button Springs and California Speedway is going to be the way to start. If I missed any tracks in the LA area please let me know.

There seems to be several associations that maybe I should join, such as NASA and SCCA, but I still need to do more research. If there are others or any suggestions as to which if any I should join I would appreciate your input.

Mark