2015 3S National Gathering Mega Thread

[TLVDoghouse]

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

[2fnloud]

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

[B-Man]

Don't forget a SNELL approved helmet.

[95gto]

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

[Alan92RTTT]

Updated 1st post with details on drag race rules and Road Course HPDE insurance for your car.

[Alan92RTTT]

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

We will have the track for about 8 hours.
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.

[95gto]

Thank you for getting the insurance option for us!

[DocWalt]

Since I can never find it... What classes are there for autocross and what are their rules?

[95gto]

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.

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.


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.

[DocWalt]

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.

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.


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"