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andrewk · 10-22-2009, 04:36 PM

Hey how's it going?
i've been building a car for 2 years now very very slowly it's been on jack stands forever.
well i've been trying to prepare it for hpde's and such just trying to find some fellow members within the state or louisianna not alot of friends are into road racing or willing to building a dedicated track car so the only information/advice i get is on the forums or reading books/magazines.

just trying to find some locals in the area! i'm from houston and just lookin' for maybe someone with more experience and already a nice established car that i might be able to come help out at events and such

sorry if this is in the wrong place.

nasa and scca websites dont really ever have anything much happening in texas except autox and alot of the spec miata/rx7 and domestics/v8's.
i've auto-x'd a few times and it's fun no doubt but i prefer to get out and stretch my legs on some straights and high speed turns. auto-x's runs just don't last long enough for me.

also willing to post some pics to make the thread somewhat decent.
before:

a month ago:

still need to take some updated pics.
had bought those d2's brand new isntalled them then sold them before even setting the car on the ground. gonna switch over to koni/gc and still need to freshen up the brake system and wheel/tire department. also need to figure out/re-wire the chassis harness for a switch panel and just the basic necessities

engine :
gsr block
ls crank
ls rods
os p73's

gsr head
b16 transmission

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117 · 10-22-2009, 05:17 PM

I'm in north Texas, and NASA has plenty of HPDE track time during events. I race in PT, and so do a fellow friends (one with another Prelude, one with a Civic, and another with an FC RX7). I haven't done any racing this year due to budget constraints, but I'm planning to run a full season in 2010. NASA here runs PT, GTS, AI, SRX7, SM, and ST, (not to mention HPDE and TT classes) so there's plenty of variety at the events.

migs · 10-22-2009, 05:51 PM

East Texas here. Will be doing NASA HPDE and later, TT, and then a quick transition to PT and HC for Nationals. Realistically 2011 season contender. 2010 is just getting alot more experience under the belt. Those D2's are garbage.

117 · 10-22-2009, 06:03 PM

Let me know when you come to come NASA events next year. It would be nice to hang out with some other Honda owners.

migs · 10-22-2009, 06:16 PM

Billy, I will for sure. I just renewed my NASA membership. I dont think they released the 2010 schedule yet.

Edit:

2010 Schedule
January 30 - 31/ MSRH
March 13 - 14 / MSRC
April 24 - 25 / TWS CCW w/ 8 hour Enduro
June 12 - 13 / Hallett
July 30 - August 1 / TWS CW
October 2 - 3 / Eagles Canyon

ScottBell · 10-22-2009, 06:46 PM

I managed one NASA race this year in PTC. Hoping to kick off 2010 on 12/4/09 with a nine hour shakedown at Road Atlanta, then most of a season with Texas. Always plenty of labor available for anyone that wants some. Ill also be running a second (PTE) car sometime this year that is similar to what you are building. If you want some seat time without the hassle of dealing with a new built car shoot me a pm.

117 · 10-22-2009, 06:51 PM

The schedule looks good. The first event is a bit early. Hopefully I can have the car ready by then.

andrewk · 10-22-2009, 07:08 PM

yeah luckily i got rid of the d2's before they even saw the weight of the vehicle

hoping to have the car somewhat ready and get my membership and start hpde's and make all the events in 2010 that i could participate/help out at!

3rdGenA-SPEC · 10-22-2009, 07:11 PM

se houston here. kinda in the same boat as you. my ek hatch has been on stands for some time now. waiting for my swap and getting back out in the track.

gobutai · 10-22-2009, 10:55 PM

Hey andrew I am about 5-6 hours from you, and I have been doing HPDE / TT with rgvpca.org at Cameron County Airport in Bayview, TX. Next event will be 11/14/09 then 12/05/09. You can check out their site at www.rgvpca.org for more details or pm me. I also know these guys go out to H2R in San Marcos, TX ( http://harrishillroad.com/about/ ) and TWS in College Station, TX ( http://www.texasworldspeedway.com/ ).

Here's a link to my build just in case you were curious how Cameron County Airport Track looked like with rgvpca.org
http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2662751

Davidss · 10-23-2009, 12:31 AM

I put on events in Mineral Wells which is a few hours from you:

www.texastimetrials.com

Our events are on a massive asphalt pad which is more than large enough to setup a small road course on. You should come out when you get your car put back together!

Autocratic · 10-24-2009, 03:48 AM

Richardson/soon-to-be Plano racer here.

No Honda, but will be running with Migs for alot of stuff in 2010.

Plan is work up HPDE -> TT -> PT or GTS3.

davidnyc · 10-24-2009, 04:48 AM

Murphy, Tx here and used to race H2 (sold my car). But I should hopefully be instructing with Apex Driving Academy in 2010 and maybe (big maybe) if anyone needs a driver for an enduro or maybe rent a car for a race.

Right now my only car is a Daddy moblie => TSX and praying that if things work out in 2010/2011 may get into something RWD (more toy/fun/track car and no where near race car)

fireant · 10-24-2009, 07:06 AM

I'll be at TWS next Sat (Oct 31) for a one-day HPDE.

txhatch · 10-25-2009, 05:16 PM

DFW here. Another honda, almost finished h2/pt car. If you guys are ever at MSR i do the photography out there for Hart so wave me down.

andrewk · 10-26-2009, 10:26 AM

nice to see alot of people!
yeah i finally made it to where i have weekends off forever so hopefully start making some events. i'm still a youngster at only 19 but i want to be doin' this for a while and can't wait to get out and start getting seat time. hope to make a name for myself and maybe hop in some enduro's down the road. just lookin' for an opportunity to shine and get involved in the community

red_crx · 10-26-2009, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidnyc

Murphy, Tx here and used to race H2 (sold my car). But I should hopefully be instructing with Apex Driving Academy in 2010 and maybe (big maybe) if anyone needs a driver for an enduro or maybe rent a car for a race.

Right now my only car is a Daddy moblie => TSX and praying that if things work out in 2010/2011 may get into something RWD (more toy/fun/track car and no where near race car)

It would be good to have you as an instructor!

I'm in DFW, and will definitly do a lot more track events next year. I'm really looking forward to goin out to Harris Hill Road in San Marcos, but I'll have to get a quiet exhaust on my car first.

SoTexDC2 · 10-29-2009, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gobutai

I also know these guys go out to H2R in San Marcos, TX

I've been here for 3 years now (NB), and just found out about H2R a few weeks ago. I really want to get out there at some point in the near future! I can not justify the membership cost though.

If any of you Honda guys are planning an event, or weekend - I am all ears!

fireant · 10-29-2009, 04:02 AM

I've done three events at H2R with different clubs (PCA, S2KCA, CZOT)... great track!

I think you can still get signed up for an S2K club one-day event on Nov 14 there:
http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.c...72B4FF2A0350D8

Death · 10-29-2009, 11:08 PM

DFW here as well, nothing to add really. The NASA and SCCA events have already been mentioned.

fireant · 10-30-2009, 07:10 AM

Thanks to the flu, I've deferred my TWS event till Nov 21.

ScottBell · 11-01-2009, 08:03 AM

What PT class are all you people with cars in progress shooting for?

migs · 11-01-2009, 08:12 AM

After adding points + baseline. Im in PTA.

117 · 11-01-2009, 11:59 AM

PTB here, although I'm pushing close to PTA.

datteggrl · 11-03-2009, 09:06 AM

HERE

10-22-2009, 05:17 PM	#2
117 Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: DFW Area, TX Posts: 2,217	Re: Anyone from texas? I'm in north Texas, and NASA has plenty of HPDE track time during events. I race in PT, and so do a fellow friends (one with another Prelude, one with a Civic, and another with an FC RX7). I haven't done any racing this year due to budget constraints, but I'm planning to run a full season in 2010. NASA here runs PT, GTS, AI, SRX7, SM, and ST, (not to mention HPDE and TT classes) so there's plenty of variety at the events.

10-22-2009, 05:51 PM	#3
migs Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 7,719	Re: Anyone from texas? East Texas here. Will be doing NASA HPDE and later, TT, and then a quick transition to PT and HC for Nationals. Realistically 2011 season contender. 2010 is just getting alot more experience under the belt. Those D2's are garbage.

10-22-2009, 06:03 PM	#4
117 Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: DFW Area, TX Posts: 2,217	Re: Anyone from texas? Let me know when you come to come NASA events next year. It would be nice to hang out with some other Honda owners.

10-22-2009, 06:16 PM	#5
migs Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 7,719	Re: Anyone from texas? Billy, I will for sure. I just renewed my NASA membership. I dont think they released the 2010 schedule yet. Edit: 2010 Schedule January 30 - 31/ MSRH March 13 - 14 / MSRC April 24 - 25 / TWS CCW w/ 8 hour Enduro June 12 - 13 / Hallett July 30 - August 1 / TWS CW October 2 - 3 / Eagles Canyon

10-22-2009, 06:46 PM	#6
ScottBell Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: La Posts: 119	Re: Anyone from texas? I managed one NASA race this year in PTC. Hoping to kick off 2010 on 12/4/09 with a nine hour shakedown at Road Atlanta, then most of a season with Texas. Always plenty of labor available for anyone that wants some. Ill also be running a second (PTE) car sometime this year that is similar to what you are building. If you want some seat time without the hassle of dealing with a new built car shoot me a pm. __________________ ITR 98-301 Yes, the #35 "Budman" car. Currently in NASA PTC trim. HOOSIER TIRES ROCK.

10-22-2009, 06:51 PM	#7
117 Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: DFW Area, TX Posts: 2,217	Re: Anyone from texas? The schedule looks good. The first event is a bit early. Hopefully I can have the car ready by then.

10-22-2009, 07:08 PM	#8
andrewk Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston, Texas, US Posts: 86	Re: Anyone from texas? yeah luckily i got rid of the d2's before they even saw the weight of the vehicle hoping to have the car somewhat ready and get my membership and start hpde's and make all the events in 2010 that i could participate/help out at!

10-22-2009, 07:11 PM	#9
3rdGenA-SPEC Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: houston, tx, usa Posts: 10	Re: Anyone from texas? se houston here. kinda in the same boat as you. my ek hatch has been on stands for some time now. waiting for my swap and getting back out in the track.

10-22-2009, 10:55 PM	#10
gobutai Junior Member 1996 ACURA Integra Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Harlingen, TX, USA; Edinburg, TX; Mcallen, TX Posts: 155	Re: Anyone from texas? Hey andrew I am about 5-6 hours from you, and I have been doing HPDE / TT with rgvpca.org at Cameron County Airport in Bayview, TX. Next event will be 11/14/09 then 12/05/09. You can check out their site at www.rgvpca.org for more details or pm me. I also know these guys go out to H2R in San Marcos, TX ( http://harrishillroad.com/about/ ) and TWS in College Station, TX ( http://www.texasworldspeedway.com/ ). Here's a link to my build just in case you were curious how Cameron County Airport Track looked like with rgvpca.org http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2662751

10-23-2009, 12:31 AM	#11
Davidss Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 199	Re: Anyone from texas? I put on events in Mineral Wells which is a few hours from you: www.texastimetrials.com Our events are on a massive asphalt pad which is more than large enough to setup a small road course on. You should come out when you get your car put back together!

10-24-2009, 03:48 AM	#12
Autocratic Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dallas, Tx, USA Posts: 119	Re: Anyone from texas? Richardson/soon-to-be Plano racer here. No Honda, but will be running with Migs for alot of stuff in 2010. Plan is work up HPDE -> TT -> PT or GTS3.

10-24-2009, 04:48 AM	#13
davidnyc Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Murphy, Tx, USA Posts: 2,749	Re: Anyone from texas? Murphy, Tx here and used to race H2 (sold my car). But I should hopefully be instructing with Apex Driving Academy in 2010 and maybe (big maybe) if anyone needs a driver for an enduro or maybe rent a car for a race. Right now my only car is a Daddy moblie => TSX and praying that if things work out in 2010/2011 may get into something RWD (more toy/fun/track car and no where near race car) __________________ David B. Proverbs 19:21 R-speed

10-24-2009, 07:06 AM	#14
fireant Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 2,958	Re: Anyone from texas? I'll be at TWS next Sat (Oct 31) for a one-day HPDE. __________________ 2000 civic hatchback hypermiler 1991 CRX Si track toy 95 Ford Ranger 3.0 mule

10-25-2009, 05:16 PM	#15
txhatch Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: tx Posts: 1,954	Re: Anyone from texas? DFW here. Another honda, almost finished h2/pt car. If you guys are ever at MSR i do the photography out there for Hart so wave me down. __________________ HC '09??? http://flickr.com/photos/steve_y0/

10-26-2009, 10:26 AM	#16
andrewk Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston, Texas, US Posts: 86	Re: Anyone from texas? nice to see alot of people! yeah i finally made it to where i have weekends off forever so hopefully start making some events. i'm still a youngster at only 19 but i want to be doin' this for a while and can't wait to get out and start getting seat time. hope to make a name for myself and maybe hop in some enduro's down the road. just lookin' for an opportunity to shine and get involved in the community

10-29-2009, 04:02 AM	#19
fireant Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 2,958	Re: Anyone from texas? I've done three events at H2R with different clubs (PCA, S2KCA, CZOT)... great track! I think you can still get signed up for an S2K club one-day event on Nov 14 there: http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.c...72B4FF2A0350D8 __________________ 2000 civic hatchback hypermiler 1991 CRX Si track toy 95 Ford Ranger 3.0 mule

10-29-2009, 11:08 PM	#20
Death Banne*d Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Hades Posts: 5	Re: Anyone from texas? DFW here as well, nothing to add really. The NASA and SCCA events have already been mentioned.

10-30-2009, 07:10 AM	#21
fireant Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 2,958	Re: Anyone from texas? Thanks to the flu, I've deferred my TWS event till Nov 21. __________________ 2000 civic hatchback hypermiler 1991 CRX Si track toy 95 Ford Ranger 3.0 mule

11-01-2009, 08:03 AM	#22
ScottBell Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: La Posts: 119	Re: Anyone from texas? What PT class are all you people with cars in progress shooting for? __________________ ITR 98-301 Yes, the #35 "Budman" car. Currently in NASA PTC trim. HOOSIER TIRES ROCK.

11-01-2009, 08:12 AM	#23
migs Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 7,719	Re: Anyone from texas? After adding points + baseline. Im in PTA.

11-01-2009, 11:59 AM	#24
117 Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: DFW Area, TX Posts: 2,217	Re: Anyone from texas? PTB here, although I'm pushing close to PTA.

11-03-2009, 09:06 AM	#25
datteggrl New User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: atx Posts: 2	Re: Anyone from texas? HERE

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