NASA HPDE at Laguna Seca on Jan 19 & 20

MikeColangelo · 01-09-2008, 10:37 PM

I'll be there with my red Civic Si since I don't think my race car will pass the sound limit (92 db at 50 ft).

Anyone else from here going?

I'll be #511.

Mr.Sc · 01-10-2008, 10:07 AM

Whats NASA HPDE??? never heard of it

MikeColangelo · 01-10-2008, 05:12 PM

NASA is a road racing body, like SCCA.

HPDE = High-Performance Driving Education

Basically, it's lapping days at road race tracks like Laguna Seca, Buttonwillow, etc.

si vtec · 01-14-2008, 02:28 AM

how much does it cost?

MikeColangelo · 01-14-2008, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by si vtec

how much does it cost?

Depends on whose running them and where, but typically most events run about $250-$300 per weekend or $125-$200 per day. Not cheap but it is fun and relatively safe.

si vtec · 01-14-2008, 06:28 PM

so does some one ride with you? or is it just like a free for all?

MikeColangelo · 01-15-2008, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by si vtec

so does some one ride with you? or is it just like a free for all?

Generally, at the beginner level you will drive with an instructor. Once they feel you are safe they let you drive solo.

MikeColangelo · 01-31-2008, 12:35 PM

After Action Report:

Laguna Seca is a great track and our cars do very well there. There was another guy with an '07 Si sedan. His car did well, too. I didn't push my car hard at all as I had to drive it back home 300 miles away but it was very well planted during all those corners. The Corkscrew is a blast! It's actually very easy to negotiate. Turn 11 was the most difficult to master as it's a low speed corner leading to the main straight. I found myself taking it in 2nd gear.

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MikeColangelo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 215 iTrader: 2 / 100%	After Action Report: Laguna Seca is a great track and our cars do very well there. There was another guy with an '07 Si sedan. His car did well, too. I didn't push my car hard at all as I had to drive it back home 300 miles away but it was very well planted during all those corners. The Corkscrew is a blast! It's actually very easy to negotiate. Turn 11 was the most difficult to master as it's a low speed corner leading to the main straight. I found myself taking it in 2nd gear.