2014 North America Discussion (US & Canada)

[scca_ziptie]

Hey, got my Email. Its the same 'maybe' email Ziptie got.
Gotta go, now Im rushed, lots to do suddenly!

Congrats and thanks to everyone!!!!

Awesome dude, I hope you get to make it! Mine got upgraded to an official email saying congrats on earning on of the coveted spots, etc - but it started as the other one - there is a chance!!!!

 

[TRL_Importlife]

Just got my blood work done any one who hasn't done it yet fill out the top left part or else they won't accept it just FYI

 

[SileightyCyrus]

Just got my blood work done any one who hasn't done it yet fill out the top left part or else they won't accept it just FYI

This! However, they did let me fill it in while I was there. They also had a few questions, but if you give them the number to the doctor that is included in your email, she can walk them through it. It turns out there are some slightly different codes per state, but it was all easily handled with a quick phone call.

 

[dgriffin28]

does anyone know if we will pick up our ticket at the airport or will they mail them to us?

 

[iamsupernasty]

Just go to the check in counter with your ID and they'll have your boarding passes ready.

 

[dgriffin28]

Just go to the check in counter with your ID and they'll have your boarding passes ready.

thank you.

 

[tguns16]

I'm all set up to this point. Blood work done today. I'm pumped and ready to go. Oh yeah, we still have nearly a week before we go...c'mon wednesday!!!

tguns16
Tommy Gontkof
Arriving at JFK at 4:00 and more than happy to share a cab with anyone arriving around the same time.

 

[SileightyCyrus]

I've asked this before, but out of those who are going to New York, who has on track experience? I know at least one of you fine gentlemen mentioned somewhere that you don't have any real experience. I for one, have done almost nothing. Spill the beans!

 

[L_Harrison]

I'll be landing in Newark at 5:55 if anyone's close to that.

 

[tguns16]

I've raced autocross a few times and I've raced karts a bit too. I haven't had any track time on a road course yet but I'm trying hard to change that before wednesday and possibly in a 370z! What are friends for, right!!!

 

[Neovre]

I've asked this before, but out of those who are going to New York, who has on track experience? I know at least one of you fine gentlemen mentioned somewhere that you don't have any real experience. I for one, have done almost nothing. Spill the beans!

I don't think having on track experience means you'll be faster... On the other hand your martial arts video in your sig. intimidates me in terms of fitness

 

[SileightyCyrus]

I don't think having on track experience means you'll be faster... On the other hand your martial arts video in your sig. intimidates me in terms of fitness

Haha, don't worry, my asthma will take over if we have any running challenges, and you'll all leave me in the dust

But yeah! I just assume knowing what to expect when driving a real car on the limit is going to really come in handy. I mean, I hoon my car from time to time, but nothing like real track time. We will see!

 

[TRL_Importlife]

I've asked this before, but out of those who are going to New York, who has on track experience? I know at least one of you fine gentlemen mentioned somewhere that you don't have any real experience. I for one, have done almost nothing. Spill the beans!

Neo prob has the most time spent on a race track

Gtp_importlife
Doug hawkins
Will be landing at JFK @ 715pm
I'm on same flight as Neo/locoarmen

 

[SileightyCyrus]

Neo prob has the most time spent on a race track To be prepared for gt academy I've done fare share of track days open wheel formula racing school
Also got some seat time in a gtr on track at exotic cars also done about 150laps
At k1speed https://m.youtube.com/user/dgaf95integra

Gtp_importlife
Doug hawkins
Will be landing at JFK @ 715pm
I'm on same flight as Neo/locoarmen

I'll have to take a look at your videos! So you've got some seat time under your belt! Excellent.

It's looking like I'm the latest arrival! You guys will get to be all chummy and hang out for hours before I arrive.

 

[jpe138083]

PSN-jpe138083
Name-James Edwards
Landing at LaGuardia at 5:59pm
Concrete jungle here we come!

 

[dgriffin28]

PSN-jpe138083
Name-James Edwards
Landing at LaGuardia at 5:59pm
Concrete jungle here we come!

I land at 5:15 at terminal B I can wait for you if you want to share a cab or even see if there is a subway.

Just got the itinerary for the week. We are going to be busy. This just made me excited.

 

[TRC Scooty]

I don't think having on track experience means you'll be faster...

Compared to some one with no time driving a car in a performance environment (autocross/track/otherwise), that's exactly what it means.

 

[scca_ziptie]

I have no real track time experience......... Or do I?

 

[Tyler Utley]

Did anyone get their urine analysis done at Quest? They just took my blood sample but at the top of the NAF schedule it said something about getting our blood and UA test done at our local Quest diagnostics center.

 

[scca_ziptie]

Did anyone get their urine analysis done at Quest? They just took my blood sample but at the top of the NAF schedule it said something about getting our blood and UA test done at our local Quest diagnostics center.

The latter will be done in NY.

 

[LoCoArMeN]

Compared to some one with no time driving a car in a performance environment (autocross/track/otherwise), that's exactly what it means.

I had no track experience last year and i wasnt that far off the pace. But I had mountain roads to practice on... not going over the speed limit.... obviously.

 

[Neovre]

I have no real track time experience......... Or do I?

 

[Dacana]

lol...let the mind games begin

 

[iamsupernasty]

The latter will be done in NY.

For us, only Silverstone Finalists were drug tested, and that didn't happen until we got to England.

 

[PhilManGT]

So are all of the 28 spots filled? according to the list there are still spots unaccounted for; or will those just be empty seats?

 

[OutlawQuadrnt]

I had no track experience last year and i wasnt that far off the pace. But I had mountain roads to practice on... not going over the speed limit.... obviously.

So not a Professional Driver on Closed Course... yet?

To think that someone in here could be the next GT Academy champ. If it's anything like last year, I'll guess the top group right but completely miss on the eventual winner.

 

[TRL_Importlife]

So not a Professional Driver on Closed Course... yet?

If it's anything like last year, I'll guess the top group right but completely miss on the eventual winner.

Huh?

So not a Professional Driver on Closed Course... yet?

To think that someone in here could be the next GT Academy champ.

Yup one of the 32 will be the next gt academy champ in less then 2months

 

[scca_ziptie]

So are all of the 28 spots filled? according to the list there are still spots unaccounted for; or will those just be empty seats?

My list currently has 3 unfilled spots, but I believe that there may be another spot that opened up as someone who was confirmed got injured and will be unable to attend. Stay ready in case you get an "official" email but don't get set on it as the let down would be worse than the surprise of a last minute contact - which at this point it will definitely be last minute if you get one! Stay positive and be ready just in case.


Sabirknight confirmed he got his email and will be going. I am updating the OP. I am unable to remove the injured driver as I do not know their name.

 

[Neovre]

@Tyler Utley I see you're also from SoCal, I wonder if you'll be on the same flight as the rest of us flying from LAX. You can PM me if you don't want to post too many details, we'll be flying out at 1040 and arriving at 0715pm in JFK.

 

[scca_ziptie]

@Tyler Utley I see you're also from SoCal, I wonder if you'll be on the same flight as the rest of us flying from LAX. You can PM me if you don't want to post too many details, we'll be flying out at 1040 and arriving at 0715pm in JFK.

What city is your layover in?