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Old 04-21-2011, 05:55 PM
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I have heard from at least one person that at $400 and Motorstate Challenge at just over $100, the price is not very attractive for the relatively small amount of track time.
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Old 04-22-2011, 05:56 AM
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I have heard from at least one person that at $400 and Motorstate Challenge at just over $100, the price is not very attractive for the relatively small amount of track time.
Jeff, Unfortunately, track economics are not equally divided! Autobahn is a premier country club facility here in the Midwest and it's not open to the general public. We have at least 6 fifteen minute sessions scheduled for Saturday (that's at least 1.5 hours of track time!) and we have open autocross sessions scheduled for Sunday. We always strive to maximize track time - remember last year's Faceoff and Midwest Musclecar Challenge? We had participants sitting in the pits at both events because they were exhausted.

Additionally, we're hosting a karting enduro at this event which has proven to be some of the most fun a guy can have with his clothes on.

We truly feel that everyone will get their money's worth and more at the Heidts performance Car Challenge.
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Old 04-22-2011, 06:39 AM
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I'm already entered - have been for a while. Come on out and play, guys! Just think. In addition to what Wally and Jimi said, you also get the pleasure of watching me totally embarrass myself! Should be fun!
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Old 04-22-2011, 09:22 AM
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Wish it was closer. Sounds like a great event. What's a couple hundred extra bucks after what most of us have sunk into our car AND continue to spend on maintenance and upgrades?

Jimi/Wally - anything on the radar for Norcal? We have a couple of great tracks right here in Laguna Seca and Infineon.
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Norcal is a possibility, you do have some great tracks out there
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Would love to see some more stuff in the midwest.

BIR is always available
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Would love to see some more stuff in the midwest.

BIR is always available
Hey Max, BIR is a great track! Since you're here in the midwest (technically the upper midwest) will you be joining us at Autobahn?
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Norcal is a possibility, you do have some great tracks out there
I vote for laguna seca or sonoma!
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Jeff, Unfortunately, track economics are not equally divided! Autobahn is a premier country club facility here in the Midwest and it's not open to the general public. We have at least 6 fifteen minute sessions scheduled for Saturday (that's at least 1.5 hours of track time!) and we have open autocross sessions scheduled for Sunday. We always strive to maximize track time - remember last year's Faceoff and Midwest Musclecar Challenge? We had participants sitting in the pits at both events because they were exhausted.

Additionally, we're hosting a karting enduro at this event which has proven to be some of the most fun a guy can have with his clothes on.

We truly feel that everyone will get their money's worth and more at the Heidts performance Car Challenge.
Just repeating what had been said to me. I will most likely be there. Too close not to.
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Biggest thing holding me back is that you guys scheduled this the same time as Mark Bowlers Day at the strip event, which is one of my favorite autocrosses.
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