[paupypaup]

I saw that BMW CCA is hosting a one-day HPDS at Buttonwillow next month. Has anyone had any experience with this track and/or the HPDS?

I’ve never tracked my car but have been wanting to for a long time. This seems like a great entry point for me to track my car but are there anything I should heed before signing up for this?

[norberts]

I signed up, should be fun. Never been to Buttonwillow but tracked the car before and did HPDS with GGC at Laguna Seca.

[paupypaup]

Thanks for the insight! Was it a one-day HPDS at Laguna Seca? I’m wondering why there’s such a big price between this and the BMW 1-day M school.

[infinitekidM2C]

Buttonwillow is fun but it's fairly technical so get ready for an arm workout! If you're a complete newb don't forget your helmet lol

[UltraMagneticAL]

Buttonwillow 13CW was my first track day experience back in college w/ my MR2. I never got to go back in the M2 though. what config are they running?

also, don't forget to bring a tire pressure gauge, torque wrench w/ 17mm socket, snacks, water, and a cooler. I usually freeze two water bottles and bring 4 refrigerated bottles to last me the entire day.

also hit up Willow Ranch BBQ afterwards...that place is really good haha

[infinitekidM2C]

Originally Posted by UltraMagneticAL

Buttonwillow 13CW was my first track day experience back in college w/ my MR2. I never got to go back in the M2 though. what config are they running?

also, don't forget to bring a tire pressure gauge, torque wrench w/ 17mm socket, snacks, water, and a cooler. I usually freeze two water bottles and bring 4 refrigerated bottles to last me the entire day.

also hit up Willow Ranch BBQ afterwards...that place is really good haha

good tips! MR2 turbo? My brother and his friends modded those a lot. Fast little cars!

[UltraMagneticAL]

Originally Posted by infinitekidM2C

good tips! MR2 turbo? My brother and his friends modded those a lot. Fast little cars!

mr2 spyder. i had the top secret turbo setup and a bunch of suspension work done. if you search American Touge 2 on YouTube, most likely my video pops up first. that was before i installed the turbo though.

[norberts]

Originally Posted by paupypaup

Thanks for the insight! Was it a one-day HPDS at Laguna Seca? I’m wondering why there’s such a big price between this and the BMW 1-day M school.

It was two days at Laguna Seca.
I guess the price different is because they also provide the cars at the M school. And because they can and it's more of a brand promotion thing.