Another New Road Course here in the West - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

MattR · 2005-09-13, 07:56 PM

Have any of you seen the progress and plans for the new 3.8 Mile road course in SALT LAKE CITY! WOW. Turns out the track designer is Alan Wilson, who had a hand in the design of Laguna Seca ages ago, as well as many other tracks across North America. I would consider heading out there next season. (can you tell I'm a little track hungry right now)?

Heres some pictures, All I can say is, I hope Reno Fernley gets the technical segment done soon.

Libila · 2005-09-13, 08:06 PM

That's sweet!

How long of a drive is it from Reno to SLC?

MattR · 2005-09-13, 08:08 PM

I think its about 8 hours

Pat R. · 2005-09-13, 08:09 PM

The tabernacle of speed!

MattR · 2005-09-13, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Pat R.

The tabernacle of speed!

Hahahahaha! No given em the berries while we're there I guess.

Pat R. · 2005-09-13, 08:12 PM

Mormon girls LOVE the berries- just tell them that they're Jehovah's berries...

Kevin M · 2005-09-14, 02:05 AM

The basic idea of the layout reminds me of buttonwillow. One long technical track that is easily divided into two short, relatively equal technical tracks, and multiple layouts. Given the fact that it's not being built for major motorsport use like Seca and Infineon get, I imagine the pricing for club days will be in line with Thunder Hill and Fernley, so I'd be down to go check it out once it's ready.

bemani · 2005-09-14, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by MattR

I think its about 8 hours

Not that much further than when I drove all the way up to Portland for PIR.

sperry · 2005-09-14, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by bemani

Not that much further than when I drove all the way up to Portland for PIR.

Yeah but PIR is supposed to be mediocre at best. What'd you think of it?

This track looks pretty sick, and if it's brand-new and built w/ some money behind it, I'd expect it to be a pretty nice place to run!

Now all I need is a truck and a trailer, since 8 hours in the WRX sounds like a shit drive!

Nick Koan · 2005-09-14, 04:55 PM

oooh, pretty. We'll have to make a trip of it some day.

kidatari · 2005-09-14, 07:17 PM

That's a nice looking layout, any new tracks within an 8-10 hr radius is always good

bemani · 2005-09-14, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

Yeah but PIR is supposed to be mediocre at best. What'd you think of it?

Well I can see why you'd say its mediocre, its flat and only got 2 long straights and some corners inbetween. But it flows really well and has a nice rhythm to it. Plus it was wet when I was there, 2x the fun

JonnydaJibba · 2005-09-15, 08:16 AM

That looks awesome. I do like how it has the opportunity for a crapload of different layouts.

sperry · 2005-09-15, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bemani

Well I can see why you'd say its mediocre, its flat and only got 2 long straights and some corners inbetween. But it flows really well and has a nice rhythm to it. Plus it was wet when I was there, 2x the fun

Don't get me wrong, I'd love to drive it someday, but an 8 hour drive to Portland vs. muc shorter drives to RFR, Laguna Seca, Thunderhill, or Sears Point... it's hard to justify.

Though, I remember liking Portland back when I played it in IndyCar Racing 1 and 2... but I think that was mostly because I could remember all the turns easily.

MattR · 2005-09-15, 04:20 PM

I saw the Stasis Engineering (Audi) Speed TC car hauler heading East on I80 Today. I wonder where they are headed. I believe there are a few weeks before the next Speed TC event. Perhaps heading to SLC? Or Pahrump or RFR?

bemanii · 2005-09-16, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by sperry

Don't get me wrong, I'd love to drive it someday, but an 8 hour drive to Portland vs. muc shorter drives to RFR, Laguna Seca, Thunderhill, or Sears Point... it's hard to justify.

Though, I remember liking Portland back when I played it in IndyCar Racing 1 and 2... but I think that was mostly because I could remember all the turns easily.

It was a fully Subaru sponsored event and it only costed $20 for a track day ... that's justification for ya

Everyone had AWD when it started raining

MattR · 2005-10-18, 03:45 PM

ALMS has dropped their Infineon Date next July and replaced it with Utah,

Also, Rolex Sports Car Series(Daytona Prototype and Grand Am Cup) have announced a summer date at the Utah track as well.

Those are 2 big series, looks like it is going to be a serious race track!

Nick Koan · 2005-10-18, 03:49 PM

The ALMS race in Salt Lake is on my birthday. We should go and destroy a hotel room or three

MattR · 2005-10-18, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by nKoan

The ALMS race in Salt Lake is on my birthday. We should go and destroy a hotel room or three

Yeah, I was thinking that could be a great weekend. I'm in.

I just want to check the F1 schedule, I think I want to hit one of the North America races next season.

Pat R. · 2005-10-18, 06:02 PM

Screw that- Brazil!

tysonK · 2005-10-19, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Pat R.

Screw that- Brazil!

So what is the cheapest out of the country F1?

China?

sperry · 2005-10-19, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by tysonK

So what is the cheapest out of the country F1?

China?

Montreal. It shouldn't cost much more than going to Indy.

Plus, you may not even need a passport to get there! (At least I didn't need one the last time I went, but that was pre-9/11). Either way, I'm sure the red-tape involved in the trip is minimal, especially compared to going to somewhere like China.

2005-09-13, 07:56 PM	#1
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Another New Road Course here in the West Have any of you seen the progress and plans for the new 3.8 Mile road course in SALT LAKE CITY! WOW. Turns out the track designer is Alan Wilson, who had a hand in the design of Laguna Seca ages ago, as well as many other tracks across North America. I would consider heading out there next season. (can you tell I'm a little track hungry right now)? Heres some pictures, All I can say is, I hope Reno Fernley gets the technical segment done soon. Attached Thumbnails Attached Images __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2005-09-13, 08:08 PM	#3
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	I think its about 8 hours __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2005-09-13, 08:09 PM	#4
Pat R. EJ251 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Southeast Hades Posts: 593 Car: Red Class: Stockish ¿Quién es tu padre?	The tabernacle of speed! __________________ Movin' to Montana soon, gonna be a dental floss tycoon.

2005-09-13, 08:12 PM	#6
Pat R. EJ251 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Southeast Hades Posts: 593 Car: Red Class: Stockish ¿Quién es tu padre?	Mormon girls LOVE the berries- just tell them that they're Jehovah's berries... __________________ Movin' to Montana soon, gonna be a dental floss tycoon. Last edited by Pat R.; 2005-09-13 at 08:16 PM.

2005-09-14, 02:05 AM	#7
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	The basic idea of the layout reminds me of buttonwillow. One long technical track that is easily divided into two short, relatively equal technical tracks, and multiple layouts. Given the fact that it's not being built for major motorsport use like Seca and Infineon get, I imagine the pricing for club days will be in line with Thunder Hill and Fernley, so I'd be down to go check it out once it's ready. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2005-09-13, 08:06 PM	#2
Libila EJ205 Real Name: Tim Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,384 Car: '94 L	That's sweet! How long of a drive is it from Reno to SLC?

2005-09-14, 04:55 PM	#10
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	oooh, pretty. We'll have to make a trip of it some day. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2005-09-14, 07:17 PM	#11
kidatari EJ22 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 291 Class: Low lol internet.	That's a nice looking layout, any new tracks within an 8-10 hr radius is always good

2005-09-15, 08:16 AM	#13
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	That looks awesome. I do like how it has the opportunity for a crapload of different layouts.

2005-09-15, 04:20 PM	#15
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	I saw the Stasis Engineering (Audi) Speed TC car hauler heading East on I80 Today. I wonder where they are headed. I believe there are a few weeks before the next Speed TC event. Perhaps heading to SLC? Or Pahrump or RFR? __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2005-10-18, 03:45 PM	#17
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	ALMS has dropped their Infineon Date next July and replaced it with Utah, Also, Rolex Sports Car Series(Daytona Prototype and Grand Am Cup) have announced a summer date at the Utah track as well. Those are 2 big series, looks like it is going to be a serious race track! __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2005-10-18, 03:49 PM	#18
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	The ALMS race in Salt Lake is on my birthday. We should go and destroy a hotel room or three __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2005-10-18, 06:02 PM	#20
Pat R. EJ251 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Southeast Hades Posts: 593 Car: Red Class: Stockish ¿Quién es tu padre?	Screw that- Brazil! __________________ Movin' to Montana soon, gonna be a dental floss tycoon.

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