M Track Day at COTA (2018)

P1 · 07-31-2018, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Happy Motoring

Great shots. You took a nice pic of back of my head and my m2 lol

Which one was yours?

Happy Motoring · 08-01-2018, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by P1et

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Originally Posted by Happy Motoring

Great shots. You took a nice pic of back of my head and my m2 lol

Which one was yours?

It's the m2 with 666m wheels in the trio of lbb. Nice shot!

And I was in the red group too

roastbeef · 08-01-2018, 12:19 AM

nice. is this event put on by bmw? i need to sign up just to drive at cota!

P1 · 08-01-2018, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

nice. is this event put on by bmw? i need to sign up just to drive at cota!

Yes, it’s put on by BMW...

longhorn10 · 08-01-2018, 01:14 AM

If anyone cannot make their COTA session this week please PM me. I'll gladly buy your slot from you. Thanks!

ThugzZ BunnY · 08-01-2018, 05:02 PM

i'll be there on sunday for the M certification for dealers. i was there for the 5 series launch and cant wait to see how the m5 does compared to the 540i. really hoping we get to drive the m2 comp.

uniqueMR · 08-01-2018, 05:12 PM

Flawless shots

ando · 08-01-2018, 05:20 PM

Thanks for sharing. Looks like money well spent

JayPichardo · 08-01-2018, 05:38 PM

I am doing a special employee day on sunday. Can't wait!

BAN_M2C · 08-01-2018, 06:05 PM

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

Did the M Track Day at Homestead about a month ago and it was awesome! COTA must be amazing!

johnnyace · 08-01-2018, 06:42 PM

Why all the NJ plates? Because they are registered in NJ by BMW NA HQ?

SakhirM4 · 08-01-2018, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by johnnyace

Why all the NJ plates? Because they are registered in NJ by BMW NA HQ?

Yes.

M3 Adjuster · 08-01-2018, 06:53 PM

FANTASTIC photos !

it's funny how they break out the color palette for the M events... but the cars on the showroom floor are general BMW greyscale plus Blue.

M3 Adjuster · 08-01-2018, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by FlaPatsFan

Great pics!

But the million dollar question is.....Are you the next Ultimate Driver? How was your AutoCross time???

Last year's Ultimate driver came from Texas at COTA..

CP911 · 08-01-2018, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by The Wind Breezes

In what way? Both are motorsport, about hauling ass and challenging yourself. Both are about controlling a vehicle under situations as difficult as you're willing to make them. Cars are my specialty and my obsession; I'm nowhere near as skilled or fast on a motorbike but the motocross experience is frankly a lot more hardcore than a modern "road course". I put that in quotes because REAL road courses used to be made on actual roads, with all the danger and technical challenges that entails.

Why is moto such a badass motorsport? You've got highly variable surfaces with variable traction, you have to balance your machine and constantly adjust your body position as well as steer brake and accelerate, there are bumps and huge jumps that require not only skill but massive balls to clear. Then there's the fact that if you get much out of line, you're going down. There are few things that will teach you how to manage traction as well as hauling ass with two wheels on the dirt. There is also WAY more skill transfer from bike to car than vice versa, so you can legitimately consider it cross-training to a degree.

Don't forget, there is a rally course in the works at ADV and it's gonna kick serious ass.

Cool story bro...

P.s. No one cares. Seriously though, climbing Mt. Everest would be a hell of a good time, but there is a reason you don't see most of us on climbing forums or lining up at the base to give it a go. Jobs, children, the list goes on. I used to wheelie down the freeway on my old Yamaha rice burner my freshman year of college sans helmet. Never got hurt, but looking back..damn was I stupid, and looking at everything I have now, I was risking so much and didn't even know it. At some point it just behooves us to grow up and draw some lines. Because Darwinism.

M3 Adjuster · 08-01-2018, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BimmerAg

At first I thought you were talking about Driveway Austin. If you take their racing school class (full day of instruction in your car for ~$450) then you can come to their open practice sessions for $25.

Back on topic, the M track day looks awesome and I'm excited for my session on Thursday morning!

me too LOL..

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Originally Posted by P1et

That is cool and all, but a bit of a stretch to compare that with what takes place at COTA.

+1

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Originally Posted by CP911

Cool story bro...

P.s. No one cares. Seriously though, climbing Mt. Everest would be a hell of a good time, but there is a reason you don't see most of us on climbing forums or lining up at the base to give it a go. .

+1 while I don't think the moto is anywhere near Everest... we also all have selected our hobbies.... and attempting to get people to switch to a new hobby mid thread.. well that is kinda crazy.

MSCD · 08-01-2018, 09:58 PM

Great shots. Looks like a perfect day for it! Got offered NY tickets but can't make it..., very depressing!

raysspl · 08-01-2018, 11:42 PM

Out in full-force!

mk1-fan · 08-02-2018, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

FANTASTIC photos !

it's funny how they break out the color palette for the M events... but the cars on the showroom floor are general BMW greyscale plus Blue.

Such a pity.

As I have said before, I saw two cars that really stood out at my local dealer, a Ferrari red M4 and a Marina blue M5. Made the rest of the cars look ordinary.

insanecoder · 08-02-2018, 09:13 AM

Anyone do the full day experience and can review?
It seems a bit far to drive for 4 hours with a few laps of lead/follow.. not a real track day..

JayPichardo · 08-02-2018, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ThugzZ BunnY

i'll be there on sunday for the M certification for dealers. i was there for the 5 series launch and cant wait to see how the m5 does compared to the 540i. really hoping we get to drive the m2 comp.

See you there!!

JayPichardo · 08-02-2018, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by insanecoder

Anyone do the full day experience and can review?
It seems a bit far to drive for 4 hours with a few laps of lead/follow.. not a real track day..

It is worth it, I drove from NH to NY last year and will be doing it again this year.

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