How many here have tracked or will track their Z4's?

[20ducks]

Just curious on the numbers here that will involve themselves in this activity. Thanks.


Greg

 

[sixspeed]

I have done the 'Ring twice this year, and a couple of sessions at Castle Coombe...

Am going to Spa-Francorchamps in October, with a day-visit back to the 'Ring , and plenty more planned next year

 

[spokey]

I've tracked my Z1 a couple of times: Castle Coombe and the 'ring.

 

[Rich R]

Not too sure myself, worried about the insurance.

Have had silly quotes for one-off days, but looks like my next potential insurance company might be OK with it: no "racing, rallies, time trials or auto testing', which doesn't seem to include track days !

 

[mmakay]

Me? Never! :evil:

 

[20ducks]

Me? Never! :evil:

I was totally "AS ST" Sunday and you weren't! :evil: :evil:

 

[beemwe]

Only twice.

 

[AlanL]

I did a few laps at the last BMW event at Portland's track, but I don't intend to track this one like I have my past few cars.

Far too much wear and tear on the car once you start doing serious track miles with your daily driver.

 

[rabman5]

I haven't yet but I will. No true racing, only a few "spirited" laps for my pleasure.

 

[Cmick]

Four HPDE's (Two in my old 3.0i and two in the ///M)

IMHO it's the only way to really appreciate how damn good these Zeds perform! :roundel:

 

[Cmick]

Oops...forgot my english.

Meant to say "IMHO it's the only way to really appreciate how damn WELL these Zeds perform!"

Sorry...been down on the "Guff Coast" a bit too long.

 

[Louv]

I definitely will.

The e24 M6 is going to the track this weekend, but soon that will be retired and the Z4 Coupe will become my track car.

 

[RCNet]

I'm thinking about it....

Nothing serious, just a couple of HPDE events a year with the local BMW club. We'll see how it goes next spring.

I'm still wondering if I can fit all 6'3" of me in the car with a helmet on.

 

[AlanL]

I'm thinking about it....

Nothing serious, just a couple of HPDE events a year with the local BMW club. We'll see how it goes next spring.

I'm still wondering if I can fit all 6'3" of me in the car with a helmet on.

Slouch down

Seriously when you are in your car sans helmet how many fingers can you squeeze between the top of your head and the roof?

Our first event is usually sometime in March, but we won't see the schedule until PIR publishes the calendar in January. Should be interesting this next year with new pavement.

 

[20ducks]

I drove this last HPDE with the top down, no problem with helmet.

 

[Curtis]

I do as many as possible, mainly at Silverstone and Hullavington. For anyone in the UK who's worried about damaging their car Hullavington airstrip is the place to go. There ae massive runoff areas and no crash barriers to worry about!

 

[fire-n-ice]

20: you should've done a poll, that would be interesting to see. There are more of y'all then I thought. I've never tracked my Z, it's mostly for very occasional pleasure driving. I guess training and job sort of takes the desire for tracking away. Plus, it's only a 2.5i. I prefer windy, hilly roads to track, in-service keeps me trained on the flat.
One of my favorite shows in the world though is PINKS on the Speed Channel. But of course, those are muscle cars, which I've always loved. I'd like to do that one day. Who knows, maybe my brother will let me take his Nova for a shot on the track
Also, and I have no real proof of this, it's just a hunch, but if you ever decided to sell your vehicle and the potential buyer finds out it's been tracked, that may hurt the deal. I know I would never buy a tracked or heavily modified car.

 

[zednik]

Not me, not now. I had plenty of autocross, track time, and a couple of seasons road racing a Ducati motorbike when I was young and obsessed. I enjoy a spirited run on a good country road and a nice offramp now and then.

 

[Aebous]

I'd like to take mine on the track a time or two. I probably won't push the car hard, especially at first, but i'll have fun fo shure.

 

[sixspeed]

I do as many as possible, mainly at Silverstone and Hullavington. For anyone in the UK who's worried about damaging their car Hullavington airstrip is the place to go. There ae massive runoff areas and no crash barriers to worry about!

Airfields are definately a good place to learn and play, with all the runoff they provide. I did a good half-dozen airfield days when I first got a RWD drive car - mostly over the winter. Spent most of the day just throwing the car into corners and seeing what happened, trying to catch the slides etc...

Silverstone is good - but I find it a bit too wide and big a circuit for a road car. Motorbike circuits like Cadwell, Oulton and Donington are great fun though (and a bit cheaper than Silverstone!).