Printable View
Vehicle and driver technical is good. Don't want to show-up in flip-flops and get kicked out for non-compliance.
Also, since my first event, what does $200 buy? Number of laps, rules, amount of time, etc.? I ALWAYS drive IAW the respective state regulations, so going faster than 90 mph has only been done once in New Mexico, somewhere outside Roswell....lol
Thanks,
Rob
This is on a closed circuit track, if it is your firs time, I would recommend the beginners group, UNLESS THINGS CHANGED... The beginners get a coached ride-a-long from an experienced driver, then the same coach rides along with you and coaches while you drive.
You must have closed toed shoes, and long pants for clothing
Don't forget a SNELL approved helmet.
Closed toed shoes
Long pants
Shirt with sleeves, short and long sleeves are fine, tank tops and Larry the Cable Guy cut offs = no
Snell approved helmet
Updated 1st post with details on drag race rules and Road Course HPDE insurance for your car.
We will have the track for about 8 hours.Quote:
Originally Posted by TLVDoghouse
We will have 3 full time run groups(beginner, some experience and experienced) and the touring session groups.
Groups go onto the track in 15 minute sessions.
The touring groups will have two sessions. They will have the option to upgrade to beginner and finish the day in that group. (upgrade price will be $150 or $190 depending on when you registered. )
The rest of the time will be divided among the other 3 groups. We will get as many session and time and track condition allow.
Car must be in good shape no leaks. (watch for a post with more details on that soon)
Closed toe shoes.
long pants
helmet
There will be a break for lunch mid day.
Thank you for getting the insurance option for us!
Since I can never find it... What classes are there for autocross and what are their rules?
Under the event selection menu in registration you have three boxes; Event, Vehicle, and Driver. When you select Autocross in the event box, additional information pops up on the screen below the first three boxes.Quote:
Originally Posted by DocWalt
The first item below the initial three boxes says "Autocross Class Selection" and has a button next to it labeled "Details". Clicking that button shows you the full classing system used for the event.
Below the class selection details button there are four boxes; Suspension, Engine, Tires, and Weight Reduction. Your selections in these boxes determine your class.
Under Suspension your choices are Stock Springs, Lowering Springs, and Coilovers. Please note that sleeve and spring coilovers like what Ground Control sells are considered Coilovers and not just Lowering Springs.
Under Engine you have Naturally Aspirated, Stock Turbos(9B's), or Upgraded Turbos. Fairly self-explanatory.
Under Tires you have the choice of Street Tires or Race Tires. If your tires have a tread wear rating below 200 they are considered race tires. Special restrictions may be placed on the recently "reformulated" auto-x tires that magically changed from a 180 rating to a 200 rating to match the recent SCCA rule changes.
Under Weight Reduction you have two choices, Full Weight or Gutted. If you have stripped your interior, aside from just the rear hatch area stuff like the floor cover and plastic trays, you are considered gutted.
As part of the tech process we will verify class accuracy.
If you have additional questions let me know. :bigthumb:
Edit: If you bring anything other than a 3/S you are classified as "Other" which is just one big group with essentially no restrictions or limitations. So yes a Smart Car would have to battle out against a Z06.
I ask because I was curious what would move a 3/S around. I know I'm in "other" ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by 95gto
For you, "Other" ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by DocWalt
Unless you have a running 3S I did not know about.
Have you been able to find our event? I can't not find it on their siteQuote:
Originally Posted by 95gto
Just tried the site and it does not list our event. May have to call them directly to purchase a policy.Quote:
Originally Posted by 2fnloud
Why does it have to be supplied by the event? Just Google track insurance and buy some for the day we are there.
Soooooo, what us the sound limit for ng road course?
Slightly less than "brap brap"?
http://cincyscca.com/wp-content/uplo.../NCM_Rules.pdf
No idea why it was so difficult to find that, it's nowhere on the NCM site.
JasonQuote:
Sound Limits
:
NCM retains the right to impose noise restrictions on participating cars, motorcycles and karts. While no specific noise restrictions are to be enforced without NCM’s written notice, NCM may at any time and at its sole discretion, choose to impose a noise control system. Such limits are likely to be similar to those operated by the Sports Car Club of America at their National race events. These require that vehicles comply with a sound pressure level of 103db “A” frequency weighted (dba) measured on a fast response setting at 50ft (=/-2 feet) from the edge of the track pavement. (See SCCA 2005 GCR’s Section 12)
F-that wide open!
We were running a soundmeter at our local autocross today, I was surprised how loud 98db is. Though some cars really set it off where earsplittingly loud go-karts were well within the limits... All in tone of sound, I guess. 103db is pretty loud from 50ft lol.
I can let you know exactly how loud 105+ db is, lol.
I got my hotel reservations all set. I need to go through and sign up for the events. Probably knock that out this week sometime.
We must have some slack asses seeing as there is still only 13 people registered... :p
Nice find. That is almost the track layout we will be using.
What differences are there? Are we going to use the chicane on the front straight?
Hopefully as that chicane is all kinds of awesome.Quote:
Originally Posted by DocWalt
I'd be ok either way since the GTI isn't fast enough that I'll have to lift in the chicane, lol. The chicane looks awesome though, agreed. Should be a blast either way, the infield looks awesome.Quote:
Originally Posted by 95gto
Why are his dash lights flashing the whole time?Quote:
Originally Posted by DocWalt
Probably LED backlights interacting with camera sample time.Quote:
Originally Posted by green-lantern
Does this mean its a no go for the Go Karts in Nashville?
Finally got around to signing up for my events. Drag Race, Auto Cross and Road Course Touring Lap.
I said what the hell and signed up for the Autocross, Never done it before so we'll see how many cones are left on the course after I'm done with it...LOL.
I only signed up for the Touring Lap for the time being as I don't know how the car will run. Once I do the lap and can get a feel for the car on the track I'll decide whether or not to upgrade to the full package.
At this point there is no official go-karts.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pecunia-VORAGO
There is time in the schedule and a great track in Nashville that we could go to as an unofficial event.
I think it's been discussed a bit, but I'd like to double check. This will be the LAST year SN2005 helmets will pass tech, correct?
Also, did anyone confirm track insurance?
Lori is talking to the track about that. We hope to have an answer soon.
Registered and paid. Woot! My first NG!
-John
Come on John you can't come all the way to KY and not run any race events. You should at least to the touring lap road course group.
I would, but I won't be getting in until Thursday. The road coarse in on Wednesday. Trust me, I'd be all about the road coarse if I was there. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Alan92RTTT
I'm only taking off Thursday and Friday from work.
-John
I suggest taking off Tuesday and Wednesday also :pQuote:
Originally Posted by J-Groove