Modern Mopar Vs Jdm Nissan Detroit Vs Tokyo Hpde

[Meech 0]

This is an invitation for the Modern Mopar Track Day 2013 HPDE Event hosted by Hooked on Driving, that will take place at the Thunderbolt Track at New Jersey Motorsports Park, Friday, April 12, 2013. Thunderbolt is a technical track, you can review it on YouTube.

Sign up here: www.hookedondriving.com/2013modernmopar

If you want to have a lot of fun and hone your driving skills in your Mopar LX/LY Platform car then please reply via PM to be put on the preliminary list. At this event, you will get five (5) thirty (30 min) minute sessions following an all hands meeting on safety, flag designations and rules of the road. During the course of the day post run reviews will follow the on track sessions. A relaxing, sit down lunch will be provided to all at mid-day. Once you secure your spot, you will be given contact information for the New Jersey Motorsports Park Facility so that you can secure a room/suite for the night before.

An optimum turnout for this event will be 70 or more cars to keep the entry cost around $300.00. I have been advised that with about 25 people per group, we will run as: Beginner(A*); Intermediate(B*); Advanced(C*), see requirements below:

Run Groups: Each run group will contain up to 25 cars. Groups A and B will have “Download” meetings after each morning session, with some later in the day optional. Group C will generally have at least one download meeting. All drivers are required to use a full face helmet (NJMP rules) that are Snell certified for 2005 or 2010. M helmets are OK, however SA is required for any driver wearing a fire suit and running a car with a race modified interior.

Group A: The beginner group, is the starting point for new drivers in which the Group Leader discusses the fundamentals of driving on track to include; flags – their meaning and recognition, track protocol – how to handle an unexpected circumstance, the “rules of the road,” and the fundamental skills of driving a car at a higher level than many have ever done. We ask that, regardless of level of experience – if you haven’t been on the specific track that is the site of your event – you start in Group A until you are familiar with the track, we are familiar with you, and we can promote you to more advanced groups during the day as appropriate. Group A drivers will be provided an HOD coach to ride “shotgun” with them and guide them through the day.

Group B: The intermediate group, can be quite diverse and includes some very capable drivers who choose to keep the pace down a bit, as well as drivers on the way up in skill who are ready to add to their technical knowledge of how to drive quickly and safely. A more analytical approach to each turn is discussed, with introduction of techniques such as heel/toe shifting, understanding understeer and oversteer, discussion of car preparation and handling characteristics, and troubleshooting problem turns as the pace picks up. All B Group drivers will have a Coach for the first run of the day.

Group C: The advanced group, has many track days under their belt, and may also be a past competitive driver who wants to just stay in the hobby. Drivers in Group C are always reminded that just because the pace has accelerated, HOD is not about racing – its about how well we drive, and having a good time. Group C tends to be mostly track day regulars who get to know one another on and off the track, and learn what to expect from each driver’s skill, speed, and to trust one another to keep the track fun for all. Advanced driving techniques such at trail braking, double apexes, varying a driving line based on the car’s characteristics are all a part of the Group C skill set.

Group D: Reserved for Coaches.

Some additional links for your perusal:

Where can I drive my car on a race track - First Timers

Modern Mopar Instructor Group 3rd Session NJMP (Thunderbolt)

Will King at Pocono tearing it up~!

Fox body Mustang with Tracqmate

Me with instructor so you can know what to expect, on NJMP (Lightning) Hooked on Driving

Camera Car, Rob Wretched Motorsports

Me doing 130 on straight at Thunderbolt, thanks to JamesG video taping

http://vimeo.com/47249608 Me thanking my instructor "Hooked on Driving" for a great experience!

[Meech 0]

[BayouTiger 88]

Sounds like fun!

[Guest Daparrothead]

Looks like it would be a blast, if it were closer I would try to make it.

[Goehner 240]

Thanks for posting Meech, and welcome to MMF.

Too far for me, but I love the road course.

[Meech 0]

Sounds like fun!

Bayou, yes it is, check out a hooked on driving event near you they hold these all over the country, Meech

Looks like it would be a blast, if it were closer I would try to make it.

Maybe you could organize something with HOD as I meantioned above, near you!!

Thanks for posting Meech, and welcome to MMF.

Too far for me, but I love the road course.

Thanks for the warm welcome, sure to be here for a long while,

Meech

[rmfootball69 0]

Is it too late to get in on this? I just got back from cf4 and would love to hit the road coarse after just running the drag strip. Nice way to work out a new oil change and tires no? Haha just figured I'd check, since it is just a few days away.

[Meech 0]

I want to thank the Forum for allowing the post of this event and secondly, I want to thank the two gents from here, and many other brave souls that came out to join us. You did us proud as a Mopar group!

We will be doing another event in either August or October 2013-- Thanks Meech

Not as pretty as the Challengers, but here's my ride:

[Meech 0]

Another event for our Virginia Contingent

Driving your car could never be more fun! All HOD Events provide lunch!