hey all, how often are there runs at buttonwillow? i randomly stopped by on a trek from LA to sac (where i live) and saw the last race there this last weekend. it looked like a blast and i wanna run the built accord out there how often are there runs? and where should i look for info?


thanks!

 

http://www.nasaproracing.com

http://www.calclub.com

http://www.touringcarclub.com

That's just a few. I'm sure there's more organizations that run there, like speedventures and such.

http://www.speedventures.com

Make sure you read the rules for each organization, and that your car is in compliance with them before entering, so there aren't any when you get there. Good Luck!

 

Every track has a calender of events. The one you need is:
http://www.buttonwillowraceway.com/

You can see on the calender who is hosting events. From there you need to find out how to sign up with the hosting body.

For example:
http://www.nasaproracing.com
http://www.speedventures.net

Look around for "HPDE"

 

right on guys.

 

There is a Performance Driving Clinic next Saturday, August 21. Come on out!

 

http://track-days.org/
don't forget to try some of the other tracks.

 

oooo thank you all very much for all the info!!

 

That particular track day was being run by speed trials usa.

http://www.speedtrialusa.com

 

there will be an HPDE event at infenion on september 11-12. this track is a **** load closer then BW.

 

yea i saw the site for speed trial right after i got home. lol. if i only knew.

slammed: whos HPDE? i might have to make it out there.

 

http://www.nasaproracing.com


they run a great event. i have never ran with anyone else so im not saying its better but nasa does a fine job.

id register soon the space is limited as this weekend wil have ALOT of classes racing.

 

whats the next event that everyone is going to?

 

well hyper fest should be pretty damn big, i just got an email today from nasa saying that hyperfest is filling up quick and so is the tuesday at thunder hill and the next one for infenion.

there is a socal nasa event that same weekend (11-12) at button willow im not sure if they will be running button willow or willow spirngs course, you can check it out on nasa web site

 

http://www.tracknutz.com

http://www.redlineevents.com

http://www.speedventures.net


check often for scheduled buttonwillow events. You might also want to check out Willow Springs as well.

 

yeah, that event was run by speedtrialusa.com. i'm sure it's similar to the other organizations where there are different levels from beginner - intermediate - advanced. they also pay close attention to safety.

here's a link to the integra type-r forum thread for that day.

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=953072

kepani

 

yea that event seemed like it was well run and alot of fun!

 

Webracing, what's your thought on the BW test days? A friend and I were thinking about going up there to get some practice. I like the flexibility and the price is not bad either.

I called the track and was told that some days there are as little as 7-8 cars whereas other days it's full, where he may have to split them into groups. Usually 2 corner workers. I would think that on a Friday before a race weekend, like NASA or SCCA, it must be pretty crowded.

I assume most drivers have a racing license, so I wonder what the amosphere is like on the track. Should I wait until I'm comfortable in TT and advanced HPDEs where passing is allowed anywhere before running this?

 

Most of the test days I've been to at Buttonwillow have seen very few cars. You're right that there will be more the day before a race weekend. There can be a big speed disparity between cars, depending upon who's out there. You should be very comfortable in the HPDE environment, as test days don't have the same no-passing rules. You'll get a ton of track time, however.

 

Thanks Webbracing. So it's pretty much open passing, as in race qualifying or warm up runs?