Just spent $850 on a DE :-/

[Mach1]

Just registered for a 3 day DE in Austin at circuit of the Americas, Feb 1-3
fucking stoked!

[Baron Von Crowder]

nice. What car you taking?

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[Mach1]

Miata if it's now blown up by then, z06 as a backup.

[Baron Von Crowder]

How awesome would it be to show up with the 'Mont! That would be a photo oppertunity!

[Mach1]

How awesome would it be to show up with the 'Mont! That would be a photo oppertunity!

hahaha, i wonder if they would DQ it at first sight?
I am already worried about the miata being "too ugly" for a big time track, I can only imagine the mont!

[Baron Von Crowder]

hahaha, i wonder if they would DQ it at first sight?
I am already worried about the miata being "too ugly" for a big time track, I can only imagine the mont!

Likely.

[momo]

badass. is this an exclusive event or open sign up?

[Mach1]

It's through MVP Track Time

http://www.mvptracktime.com/

Open reg starts at 3pm today.

[Bputacoma]

Nice....hmm should i do it. i wanted some upgrades before hand....

[momo]

very nice. are they going to be requiring slicks only?

i'm going to do this but will hold off for a future event further down the road..

[Mach1]

very nice. are they going to be requiring slicks only?

i'm going to do this but will hold off for a future event further down the road..

I don't think there are any tire restrictions.

[momo]

I don't think there are any tire restrictions.

seems risky for their expensive track surface. i guess at these prices and venue most folks are going to show up with some quality rubber.

[Slowhand]

grape/ fuckin' sucker /grape

[aggie97]

Just heard that COTA is cancelling ALL track rentals and is " going another direction"..... sounds like Bernie said NO...?

[momo]

matt is correct.

http://jalopnik.com/5970719/austins-circuit-of-the-americas-cancels-track-days-screws-over-racing-fans-everywhere?utm_campaign=socialflow_jalopnik_facebook&utm_source=jalopnik_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow

that's fucked up, i wanted to do this next year. i know a ferrari dealership rented the track recently. maybe something stupid happened?