Colorado Front Range Oppos

"Chargingstar - E92 M3 pilot" (freekickhero)
03/31/2016 at 10:18 • Filed to: None

This Sunday April 3rd 2016 is event #1 in the Pikes Peak International Raceway Time Attack/Open Drift season series. The track president and his staff design different course layouts every event and utilize part of the ovals and infield course. Classes are broken up by drivetrain (FWD, AWD, RWD) and its a great way to drive fast with friends.

It doesn’t matter what you drive - if you’re an enthusiast come track your car! My brother and I have been racing at the PPIR events over the local SCCA/BMWCCA events since last year and have not looked back (autocross got old fast when you burn an entire day for maybe 4 minutes of total seat time).

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DISCUSSION (17)

Nibbles > Chargingstar - E92 M3 pilot
03/31/2016 at 10:25

I don’t think a ‘95 Dakota 4x4 with sketchy suspension and exhaust-by-baling-wire would be good for autocross. Not to mention it likes to relieve itself of certain fluids at random.

When I get the IROC done, I’ll come down to PPIR for sure :)

MarquetteLa > Chargingstar - E92 M3 pilot
03/31/2016 at 10:40

This is highly interesting. Hadn’t heard of this before, only the Rocky Mountain Solo autocross.

I LIKE IT. Do I just show up on Sunday ready to race or is there a pre-registration?

Chargingstar - E92 M3 pilot > Nibbles
03/31/2016 at 10:54

My dad ran the last event in his grand Cherokee and people run pickups all the time! 96.1 is giving away spectator passes all week too if you want to come hang out or ride along for a bit

Chargingstar - E92 M3 pilot > MarquetteLa
03/31/2016 at 10:56

Details are in the link but yes - just show up! Tech and mandatory drivers meeting at 0845, if you miss either you can't race. We will probably be stopping for breakfast on the way down, let me know if you plan on making it!

BarryDanger > Chargingstar - E92 M3 pilot
03/31/2016 at 10:57

I may be down there to spectate. I’d love to take the Bavaria out there but I need new pads and a bleed.

Nibbles > Chargingstar - E92 M3 pilot
03/31/2016 at 10:59

I know trucks are run but mine isn’t in any condition for competition just yet. My exhaust is actually hung by baling wire and portions are held together with HVAC tape. The suspension is 190k and a major impact old. I just wouldn’t subject the track and other competitors to my possible ejection of fluids and parts

As for coming down, we may just do that regardless. Either the wife can enjoy the show or visit her sister while I watch :)

Chargingstar - E92 M3 pilot > Chargingstar - E92 M3 pilot
03/31/2016 at 11:09

Kinja'd!!!

Totally forgot to post the course layout for Sunday’s event:

MarquetteLa > Chargingstar - E92 M3 pilot
03/31/2016 at 11:51

Awesome, I think I will plan on heading down Sunday! It’ll give me a good opportunity to test out my new tires & brakes.

MarquetteLa > Chargingstar - E92 M3 pilot
03/31/2016 at 11:59

How many runs does a driver generally get at an event?

Chargingstar - E92 M3 pilot > MarquetteLa
03/31/2016 at 12:06

It depends on how many entrants are there and how fast the course can be run without stopping to reset cones/timing equipment, but the last event I had 6 runs in before lunch and 6 after lunch. I even left about two hours early.

Bring a helmet otherwise you’ll have to rent one from the venue.

MarquetteLa > Chargingstar - E92 M3 pilot
03/31/2016 at 12:14

Awesome, just wanted to check how much bang I’m getting for my buck. Sounds good.

Chargingstar - E92 M3 pilot > MarquetteLa
03/31/2016 at 12:23

Best part: You don’t have to work the course. The entrance fee covers PPIR staff that run timing, corners, flags and cones. I usually bring a cooler of drinks, the DSLR and chairs (and sometimes the dog)

MarquetteLa > Chargingstar - E92 M3 pilot
03/31/2016 at 12:48

Yeah I’m pretty excited about this now. Is there a group caravaning down to PPIR from Denver?

Chargingstar - E92 M3 pilot > MarquetteLa
03/31/2016 at 13:03

We are coming in from the Springs but there is usually a group of Denver folks - I'll see if I can coordinate it

Chargingstar - E92 M3 pilot > Chargingstar - E92 M3 pilot
03/31/2016 at 15:35

PPIR Time Attack Series - Updated 3/31 Info Cut and Paste from the event webpage:

April 3 Schedule of Events

Gates Open: 7:45 am

Tech: 7:45-8:45am

Mandatory Driver’s Meeting: 8:45 am

Track Hot: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Gates Close: 5:00 pm

NOTE: Drivers Meetings at ALL Time Attack and Drift events are MANDATORY. If you miss the drivers meeting you will not be eligible to drive that day.

Pricing:

$10 Spectators

$20 Buddy Band (includes Spectator fee)

$40 Time Attack and Drifting

Visit the Time Attack & Drift Series page for all the details on eligibility, the full season schedule, rules and regulations, tech requirements, and more.

All Time Attack & Drift events are weather dependent. Please CHECK THIS PAGE prior to the event in case of event cancellation or rescheduling due to unsafe conditions.

All PPIR Track Rules and Regulations apply to all Time Attack & Drift events, and anyone found to violate these rules may be disqualified from the event or series and ejected from the premises. All PPIR Track Rules and Regulations also apply to the Drift Colorado Ltd. Competition events.

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A few quick tips to make sure your day at PPIR goes smoothly:

* Make sure to read through the tech inspection card to ensure that your car and your helmet are ready to go for the day. If anything is found to not meet the requirements, you will not be able to drive!

* Check your tires after every run. If a tire blows-out during a run it is possible to damage your car in numerous ways, if you see chords it’s time to switch out wheels/tires.

* Use the donut box to sharpen your car control skills throughout the day.

prjct92eh2 > Chargingstar - E92 M3 pilot
04/01/2016 at 18:16

I don’t think i’ll be making this one since my car currently doesn’t have injectors or a header, but hopefully will make the May 1st event. Also hope to make a couple Track Night in America events at HPR this year.

Chargingstar - E92 M3 pilot > prjct92eh2
04/01/2016 at 23:37

I'm looking forward to the track nights also. Hoping PMP gets one too