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Old 09-29-08, 09:08 AM
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Here are the cars registered so far (ordered loosely by year) so you can get a flavor for what will be running:

08/ Porsche 911 Turbo
08/ Infiniti G35
07/ BMW M5
07/ Chevrolet Corvette Z06
07/ Honda S2000
07/ Volkswagen Jetta
07/ Porsche 911 GT3
07/ Honda Civic Si
06/ Porsche 911 997 c4S
05/ Lotus Elise
04/Audi S4
04/ Porsche 911 GT3
03/ BMW E46 M3
03/ Nissan 350Z
02/ Nissan Sentra
01/ Pontiac T/A
99/ Porsche Boxter
99/ BMW M Coupe
99/ BMW Z3
98/ BMW M3
98/ BMW M3
98/ Acura NSX
97/ Mazda Miata
97/ BMW M3
97/ Porsche 911 993
97/ Porsche 911 993
95/ BMW M3
95/ BMW M3
95/ BMW M3
95/ Porsche 911 993
94/ Honda Civic
93/ Porsche 968
93/ BMW 325is
93/ Nissan 300ZX
90/ Acura Integra
90/ Honda Civic
89/ Porsche 944S2
88/ Porsche 924S
88/ BMW E30 M3
87/ BMW 325is
87/ Pontiac Grand Prix
86/ Porsche 944T
86/ Porsche 911
85/ Porsche 911
85/ BMW 325e
83/ Porsche 944
78/ Porsche 911
77/ Porsche 930 Turbo
72/ Porsche 914
71/ Porsche 914
BMW 318Ti
Miata
Honda S2000
Old 09-29-08, 06:29 PM
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Ok there are around 5 cars that will over power me, but all of them can out handle me!!!
Old 09-30-08, 10:24 AM
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... but all of them can out handle me!!!
Maybe that's the best reason to sign up and come play with us
Old 09-30-08, 12:11 PM
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^ If I can get some bad *** tires on my stock wheels in the next few weeks then I'm going to sign up. As for now I'm on my I-Forged 20's and 30 series, NOT going to work.
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Two other things I forgot to mention that may be a benefit those who come... I'll ususally take a gang of pictures during these events (use a 400mm lens with our DSLR) so you'll also get a bunch of free quality on-track pictures. Who knows Jeremy, maybe I'll get some pictures of you running down an E92 or 911 turbo !

Second thing (not guaranteed to be open, but they've had it open the last three times we've been at Roebling).... in the tech inspection area there is a set of drive-on corner balance scales so you can get a printout of your car's precise weight. Pretty interesting to know.
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and don't forget - we'll have really cool shirts!
Old 10-05-08, 12:23 PM
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wow, sounds great.. I dont see any lexus on that list. How long is the drive from Cali to Georgia? I'm kind of considering joining and testing my driving skills. lol.. But I need to upgrade my suspension first.
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Originally Posted by Phil888
wow, sounds great.. I dont see any lexus on that list. How long is the drive from Cali to Georgia? I'm kind of considering joining and testing my driving skills. lol.. But I need to upgrade my suspension first.
Phil -- Maybe you should consider the San Diego Speedway - you can talk to my buddy Skip Carter and see if he'll save you a spot. Sure, it won't be the Dark Side - but it will be with good folks... so what if they are PCA


Oh, if you are North - try Leguna Seca - I only have connections for passes...not for DEs...
and you know - there are a whole bunch of tracks in between....

See you at the track one day... I'm sure...
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Well folks, I'm going to have to back out on this great adventure. It is going to become too costly in the short term. If this was sometime earily next year it would be a different story. I need tires, spacers, sway bars, helmet, hotel, travel money, gas, & etc... Looking like it will cost me almost $2500.00 to make this trip. Thats alot to bite off in one month. Sorry guys & gals I have X-mas coming up.
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HKS - sorry you can't make this one - but the good news is - we do this twice a year. So I hope you get the car into shape and join us the first weekend in May of 2009 (May 2-3) -- we'll be back... it's always the Return of the Dark Side...

But please note - see my avatar - know what that is? It is the lapel pin you would have gotten if you would have shown up for November.... :-) oh the pressure....
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P.S. I thought I'd add this announcement:

Good News.

If you were scared of doing Driver Eds because your insurance company would not insure you - fear not. Our group, The Dark Side has been approved as an HPDE by Lockton-Affinity, and you can now, if you are a participant, insure your car for our 3-day event, all at one handy dandy price. If you are interested - we've posted some details at:
http://darksidede.com/DEInsurance.html

and from there you can click on articles and other info. All other questions can be addressed to our agent, Ryan Staub. Thank you.
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wish i woulda seen it sooner.. I live in savannah and had no idea... grrr
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Originally Posted by dcz
wish i woulda seen it sooner.. I live in savannah and had no idea... grrr
Well put it on your calendar for next year and I hope we get to see you at the track.

Dark Side Driver Ed and Swop Meet 2009
at Roebling Road Raceway
May 2-3
Nov 8-9
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Where are the pics and videos?
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Originally Posted by dcz
wish i woulda seen it sooner.. I live in savannah and had no idea... grrr
Pssst I opened up a waiting to register list at: (Dark Side Driving Events)
www.clubregistration.net

folks are signing up - so they can reserve their car number - payment isn't expected in until February -- thought I'd fill you in on it...

Now no excuse to miss out on May 2-3!

Merry Christmas, y'all

Jackie
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