Spring Mountain Raceway, NV... Site of Focus Challenge Nov. 5th - Focaljet

**Draxas** · 06-02-2005, 02:23 AM

Just wanted to post this pic of the track extension to Spring Mountain and the various configurations we will be able to run. We will most likely be running the "Longest" configuration, but removing the slight chicane in the lower right of the map.... that give us speed areas for passing and also a nice section of twisties for the cars with good suspsension setups to makeup for potential lack of power...

**BadIdea** · 06-02-2005, 08:12 AM

Just amazing. I need to go.

**Draxas** · 06-02-2005, 10:32 AM

I believe that the "Longest" config is nearly 4 miles long compared to the old setup that was just over 2 miles. That event is going to be a BLAST!

We will be there in October hosting/running an event for another group. We will be sure to take PLENTY of pics for everyone to see.

**garyk** · 06-02-2005, 10:35 AM

all i can say is, you guys suck.....move that track to the east coast....btw is it anywhere near the nuclear dump site? be fun to see cars glowing.....

**02_smurf** · 06-02-2005, 11:07 AM

wow, That place has changed.....

May have to make that drive again!

**BadIdea** · 06-02-2005, 11:21 AM

Need some sort of arrive and drive so east coast can bring some pain!

**seanmc** · 06-02-2005, 11:31 AM

Indeed.

Maybe rent a car, pack a few boxes of sway bars, dampers, springs, brake pads... Hoo-boy.

Failing that - gary's new (to him) truck could probably stand a cross-country tow odyssey. I'd bet we could have Bruhnilda towing at least 3 foci...

**slidemaster** · 06-02-2005, 12:27 PM

The long and popular are both great.

For you folks not yet there, the straight on the right is slightly downhill. I was clipping about 130 before braking in a 350hp mustang.

Great grip at the track too with very little bumps and some killer little 6 foot elevation changes. The place truely has something for every car and driver.Plus Vegas is only 35 miles away.

Perhaps a few of you die hards can rent a focus or mustang. BTW Sema is ending the day of the event. So dont be suprised if we get a few of the die hard Ford Racers there to blow off stream after answering the same questions about 2000 times.

**BUR_ZX3** · 06-02-2005, 12:35 PM

This track is FUN in a Rental Car!

Except the V6 Lincoln that likes to go into limp home mode once the tranny overheats!

Seriously..... you guys back east should put away some pennies. I'll give you some time behind the wheel of my ride, if you so desire.

**OmniFocus** · 06-02-2005, 12:49 PM

Ooooh.. I'll take the popular setup! It skips the set of corners that I didn't like. (bad flow)

**belacyrf** · 06-02-2005, 12:52 PM

Did they add any elevation to that track?

**slidemaster** · 06-02-2005, 01:18 PM

Overall the top is slightly higher than the bottom. The elevation changes are on a few right handers you can literally throw the car up. The changes are not like say the streets, but the "G" load is higher.

After a few laps you can pitch the car up the corner and as the corner levels (Exit) carry the drift well onto the straight. Its so killer!!

Edit...reviewing the new layout one of the 2 corners I discribed is gone. The left side right is still there.

**Draxas** · 06-02-2005, 02:48 PM

The "Popular" config is also nice. We really need to use at least part of the new "twisty" section of the addition.

Any interest from you East Coast guys in paying to transport your cars out here for the event, and transport them back? We might be able to get a good rate if you all meet up in one place, thus saving the transport company money. And, if we can pick up some sponsorship money from a company (i.e. Ford), then maybe the cost to get your cars out here and back wont be so bad..... Lemme know...

**slidemaster** · 06-02-2005, 02:59 PM

We could call it "Focus on the Apex"

**garyk** · 06-02-2005, 03:03 PM

Quote:

The "Popular" config is also nice. We really need to use at least part of the new "twisty" section of the addition.

Any interest from you East Coast guys in paying to transport your cars out here for the event, and transport them back? We might be able to get a good rate if you all meet up in one place, thus saving the transport company money. And, if we can pick up some sponsorship money from a company (i.e. Ford), then maybe the cost to get your cars out here and back wont be so bad..... Lemme know...

sounds interesting, but for me it would be 2 vehicles, squirt and the support vehicle..also about 12 tires and wheels

**slidemaster** · 06-02-2005, 04:00 PM

We would love to see you there. We have support vehicles as well.

FYI I ran the crap out of my car for 2 days and still had tread left. 225/50 on a mustang. The surface is real nice, and fall/early winter at 2500 ft level is just great. Like high 80s during the day.

**airforcefocus** · 06-04-2005, 12:31 AM

Spring Mountain...in a rental.

**thefrush** · 06-04-2005, 05:27 AM

omg...... this may be worth the 923801283 hour drive!

jk it's only like 9.

06-02-2005, 02:23 AM	#1
Draxas Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Palmdale, CA Posts: 1,606	Spring Mountain Raceway, NV... Site of Focus Challenge Nov. 5th Just wanted to post this pic of the track extension to Spring Mountain and the various configurations we will be able to run. We will most likely be running the "Longest" configuration, but removing the slight chicane in the lower right of the map.... that give us speed areas for passing and also a nice section of twisties for the cars with good suspsension setups to makeup for potential lack of power...

06-02-2005, 08:12 AM	#2
BadIdea Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,277	Re: Spring Mountain Raceway, NV... Site of Focus Challenge Nov. 5th Just amazing. I need to go.

06-02-2005, 10:32 AM	#3
Draxas Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Palmdale, CA Posts: 1,606	Re: Spring Mountain Raceway, NV... Site of Focus Challenge Nov. I believe that the "Longest" config is nearly 4 miles long compared to the old setup that was just over 2 miles. That event is going to be a BLAST! We will be there in October hosting/running an event for another group. We will be sure to take PLENTY of pics for everyone to see.

06-02-2005, 10:35 AM	#4
garyk The beer up here is the best! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: tied to the apex of turn 10 Posts: 4,466	Re: Spring Mountain Raceway, NV... Site of Focus Challenge Nov. all i can say is, you guys suck.....move that track to the east coast....btw is it anywhere near the nuclear dump site? be fun to see cars glowing.....

06-02-2005, 11:07 AM	#5
02_smurf Moderator Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: With the wemenz: Em or mom Posts: 12,509	Re: Spring Mountain Raceway, NV... Site of Focus Challenge Nov. wow, That place has changed..... May have to make that drive again!

06-02-2005, 11:21 AM	#6
BadIdea Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,277	Re: Spring Mountain Raceway, NV... Site of Focus Challenge Nov. Need some sort of arrive and drive so east coast can bring some pain!

06-02-2005, 11:31 AM	#7
seanmc Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mount Airy, MD Posts: 2,034	Re: Spring Mountain Raceway, NV... Site of Focus Challenge Nov. Indeed. Maybe rent a car, pack a few boxes of sway bars, dampers, springs, brake pads... Hoo-boy. Failing that - gary's new (to him) truck could probably stand a cross-country tow odyssey. I'd bet we could have Bruhnilda towing at least 3 foci...

06-02-2005, 12:27 PM	#8
slidemaster Professor PowerSlide Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: steering backward through the mirror Posts: 7,902	Re: Spring Mountain Raceway, NV... Site of Focus Challenge Nov. The long and popular are both great. For you folks not yet there, the straight on the right is slightly downhill. I was clipping about 130 before braking in a 350hp mustang. Great grip at the track too with very little bumps and some killer little 6 foot elevation changes. The place truely has something for every car and driver.Plus Vegas is only 35 miles away. Perhaps a few of you die hards can rent a focus or mustang. BTW Sema is ending the day of the event. So dont be suprised if we get a few of the die hard Ford Racers there to blow off stream after answering the same questions about 2000 times.

06-02-2005, 12:35 PM	#9
BUR_ZX3 [FJ] Addict Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Little Saint Clara, Isle of Queen Califia Posts: 35,702	Re: Spring Mountain Raceway, NV... Site of Focus Challenge Nov. This track is FUN in a Rental Car! Except the V6 Lincoln that likes to go into limp home mode once the tranny overheats! Seriously..... you guys back east should put away some pennies. I'll give you some time behind the wheel of my ride, if you so desire.

06-02-2005, 12:49 PM	#10
OmniFocus Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mowin' down the cones. (CA) Posts: 26,223	Re: Spring Mountain Raceway, NV... Site of Focus Challenge Nov. Ooooh.. I'll take the popular setup! It skips the set of corners that I didn't like. (bad flow)

06-02-2005, 12:52 PM	#11
belacyrf [FJ] Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Where my home is Posts: 17,300	Re: Spring Mountain Raceway, NV... Site of Focus Challenge Nov. Did they add any elevation to that track?

06-02-2005, 01:18 PM	#12
slidemaster Professor PowerSlide Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: steering backward through the mirror Posts: 7,902	Re: Spring Mountain Raceway, NV... Site of Focus Challenge Nov. Overall the top is slightly higher than the bottom. The elevation changes are on a few right handers you can literally throw the car up. The changes are not like say the streets, but the "G" load is higher. After a few laps you can pitch the car up the corner and as the corner levels (Exit) carry the drift well onto the straight. Its so killer!! Edit...reviewing the new layout one of the 2 corners I discribed is gone. The left side right is still there.

06-02-2005, 02:48 PM	#13
Draxas Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Palmdale, CA Posts: 1,606	Re: Spring Mountain Raceway, NV... Site of Focus Challenge Nov. The "Popular" config is also nice. We really need to use at least part of the new "twisty" section of the addition. Any interest from you East Coast guys in paying to transport your cars out here for the event, and transport them back? We might be able to get a good rate if you all meet up in one place, thus saving the transport company money. And, if we can pick up some sponsorship money from a company (i.e. Ford), then maybe the cost to get your cars out here and back wont be so bad..... Lemme know...

06-02-2005, 02:59 PM	#14
slidemaster Professor PowerSlide Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: steering backward through the mirror Posts: 7,902	Re: Spring Mountain Raceway, NV... Site of Focus Challenge Nov. We could call it "Focus on the Apex"

06-02-2005, 04:00 PM	#16
slidemaster Professor PowerSlide Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: steering backward through the mirror Posts: 7,902	Re: Spring Mountain Raceway, NV... Site of Focus Challenge Nov. We would love to see you there. We have support vehicles as well. FYI I ran the crap out of my car for 2 days and still had tread left. 225/50 on a mustang. The surface is real nice, and fall/early winter at 2500 ft level is just great. Like high 80s during the day.

06-04-2005, 12:31 AM	#17
airforcefocus [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Moreno Valley , Calif. Posts: 5,828	Re: Spring Mountain Raceway, NV... Site of Focus Challenge Nov. Spring Mountain...in a rental.

06-04-2005, 05:27 AM	#18
thefrush I <3 dyno queens Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 9,629	Re: Spring Mountain Raceway, NV... Site of Focus Challenge Nov. omg...... this may be worth the 923801283 hour drive! jk it's only like 9.

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