i get my stuff done at my buddies shop in Bakersfield. The area is pretty scarce for talented indy shops

a track day would be absolutely great. i can think of a handful of my buddies that would be up for that without even asking them! i would be up for a private event as opposed to a open test, even if a higher cost. and being my first time, instruction would be helpful!

 

im sure we could get enough people involved by invitation, that it would make it feasible. thats what we do when we get Famoso rented out, usually 50 people for an all day rental there is right around $150-$200 a person. but i would happily pay that for a private rental.

a couple 996T, a 458 italia, a handful of ///M and AMG cars, and a couple S4's i know for sure would be in on that from Bakersfield. at least!


btw... we should have this thread renamed the "Cen-Cal thread". haha

 

you might want to look at this just to get some experience...

https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...w-raceway.html

 

Anyone have a good/great indy shop in the Fresno area? I really hope the closest one isn't in the Bay Area or Bakersfield???

 

Michael's has a new tech now who came from Carlsen Porsche in the bay area...his name is Tu (pronounded like the number 2)...he is very thorough and is the only tech I have ever seen blow the crap out of my radiators...I wouldn't hesitate to take your car there and tell Jerry that you are a 6 speed member and a friend of mine and he will take care of you (also helps if you are a PCA or POC member)...there is an indy in the downtown area but he is known to be slow in turnaround although he has a good rep..I'll see if I can get the shop name for you...otherwise it is off to sharkwerks in Freemont for tuning or to Tony at TCDesign in Millpitas for suspension work

 

I have a semi-private day at Buttonwillow on the 13th...I will then find out how much it will cost us to get a semi-private day for a group to run the track...if we go on a tire test day (more cars on the track but still not crowded) I believe it is $200 or $250 for a full day and $125 or $150 for half a day...I'll firm up the number with the track when I'm there and see if I can get some dates

 

Thanks Chuck. Any/all info appreciated!

In for a track day! (depending on the day)

 

I need to pick up a part from Michael's tomorrow. I'll check with Jerry to see what they are capable of.

Ed.. Is there anything specific you want/need to have done?

 

No, nothing specific. Just need to know where to go if I have issues. Don't want to scramble at the last minute.

 

Met Tu today... seems like a good guy. If all else fails, you always have the dealer.