Just got back from an awesome 2 day Audi event at VIR. The only downside was that there just 3 Nissans representin' (including mine) out of about 180 vehicles. Had some rain on the second half of the first day, but it made the track much more interesting. It was upper 60's and sunny on the second day.Got the ol' Z up to 140 a few times. Stiff crosswind on the back straight made her wander a little, but not too bad.
Among the japanese car attendee's7 Evo's (I rode in one of them)1 bone stock Civic - it was his sisters car, he said he had a ball.1 full race Civic1 immaculate 92 MR2 (stock except for upgraded brakes). I rode in that too. Wonderful car3 WRX's (no Sti's this time).1 Sentra SE-R modded/track tires - very quick - instructor1 04 Maxima rental. Friend of mine brought it as his prelude racer's motor blew.
Some other interesting cars(2) retired NASCAR monte Carlo's converted into road race machines.,, very loud, very fast1 brand new Porsche GT-3. Gorgeous. think full-bore racecar with air-conditioning.3 - Porsche 911 Twin Turbos1 - recently retired Rolex series 911. Very loud, very quick.2 SCCA spec-racers. Very low, very noisy. very quick. 1. Factory Five Shelby Cobra Replica, full race. Very quick+sounded sweet at speed.1. Black Audi RS6. very cool car.
Randy Pobst - Team Audi Driver, (the guy who just won the championship) was there both days, and went out on 3 lap sessions driving students cars (with the owners in the driver's seat) upon request. He must have driven at least 40 cars. There was also a charity auction for 2 30minute track session with Randy as instructor. Very friendly approachable guy. heckofa driver. A lot of the cars he drove had video mounts, so I'm sure the owners got some great footage.
A great two days. I recommend everyone to try it once.
