FATT at Summit Point

Bimmer_boyIS · #1 (**permalink**) 12-08-2003, 04:15 PM

I've seen the info for FATT at Summit Point, but I was just wondering if many people on the forum had experience with it. I've never done a track day before and thought this looked like a pretty good learning opportunity. How much actual track time do you end up getting. Is it worth the $250 in your opinion?

Any other info that you guys might think I should know before reserving a day?

Thanks

Han · #2 (**permalink**) 12-09-2003, 10:51 PM

FATT is only $175 and you get four 20 minute sessions.

Bimmer_boyIS · #3 (**permalink**) 12-09-2003, 11:17 PM

Oh cool, I don't know where I got $250. There is some instruction before though correct?

Han · #4 (**permalink**) 12-09-2003, 11:58 PM

You'll be instructed the entire time.

jderry · #5 (**permalink**) 12-10-2003, 11:14 AM

Alternatively, try out auto-x school in March IIRC with BMW CCA. It would be a good learning experience as well, much cheaper to.

Dado · #6 (**permalink**) 12-11-2003, 11:41 AM

Next FATT is March 19. The previous one was cancelled due to snow.

///Mracer · #7 (**permalink**) 12-12-2003, 08:12 AM

I have done a lot of FATT and think it is well worth the money (especially if you can not find time for a typical 2-day HPDE). You get instructors until you get signed off to run solo, like me

I plan on hitting the first one in the spring to try out the new winter mods

sunir · #8 (**permalink**) 12-12-2003, 10:09 AM

I would personally encourage you to do a multiday DE with a single instructor throughout...such as BMW CCA, Car Guys Inc., or PCA...as an instructor, I find it more helpful to work with a couple of students over a greater number of sessions rather than having multiple students over a single day...

///Mracer · #9 (**permalink**) 12-12-2003, 10:35 AM

hey Sunir can you instruct me

seriously, which clubs are you instructing with next year, I would like for you to come out with me for a couple of laps at Summit

sunir · #10 (**permalink**) 12-12-2003, 10:39 AM

sure Matt...I don't know you might scare me though

and make me

...rumer has it you're in line for Montoya's job with Williams

....

///Mracer · #11 (**permalink**) 12-12-2003, 10:45 AM

yeah well atleast we will be safe. I am putting in a custom fab. roll bar, 6 point harnesses, and race seats. I want high 1:20's next year.

sunir · #12 (**permalink**) 12-12-2003, 11:03 AM

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I am putting in a custom fab. roll bar, 6 point harnesses, and race seats. I want high 1:20's next year.

good...very smart mods. I had a novice student earlier this season that almost put us into a wall at Watkins Glen...TWICE! You obviously have lots more experience and are a solo driver but even then, for yourself and/or any passenger, safety is very important. I'll take you around in the LTW also...I should still have a passenger seat I can bolt up for DE's...

As for high 1:20s...I'm sure you'll get there very soon if you haven't already...

///Mracer · #13 (**permalink**) 12-12-2003, 11:15 AM

sounds like a plan, I have not seen the LTW in awhile, especially since it under went it's transformation to a club racer.

Only 3 long, cold months to go