No email for me, but looking at the entry list everyone's in.
What time does the gate open?
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No email for me, but looking at the entry list everyone's in.
What time does the gate open?
Anything else we need to know???Quote:
Originally Posted by Maniac Mitch
According to the email, they open at 6:30 and registration closes at 7:30.Quote:
Originally Posted by Robert
Thanks, I was going to show up at 8. Good thing I asked.
Dont think so. The DE events used to check broomstick, but believe they quit that. Of course, helmets required, but a few loaners available.Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
I posted because I knew the rules were stricter because of MSR.
Even if you have to run top up, this is absolutely the best TT event of the year!!
BTW, I was told the entry cap is at 50 cars. I'm very happy to see 12 Miatas so far. Hope they putu
Got confirmation! 6:30 = really early in the morning.
There is a Whataburger on 377 just south of I-20 that is open 24 hours. Anyone want to meet at 5:45 for breakfast and then scoot out at 6:15?
I'll be there but I am not a morning person. ::Yawn::Quote:
Originally Posted by jrj512
Don't forget the RAINX!!
Right now Saturday looks to be the rain day. Let's hope that stays true.Quote:
Originally Posted by wrx74
Hardtop it is then!! I have a rollbar but no arm restraints yet
I'm getting pretty excited for this, anything I should know or do beforehand with it being my first time on a track?
Drive flatout. Lifting=losing, rubbing is racing.
(^Disregard all this!)
Smooth and gradual is the best way to learn.
The 1.3 is a fun track. The up hill climbs can be a bit of a problem for momentum cars but With TT's you will not have any Z06's pushing you up the hill. Looking forward to seeing all the Miata's out to play.
See ya there. Taquitos are your friend.Quote:
Originally Posted by jrj512
I know we all got this e-mail but I figured I'd post it here for reference.
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All Participants,
It's almost here – The Maverick Region Time Trials #7. Since this is our first time trial at MSR this year, we have put together a package of information for you to review before Sunday morning. As you will see, we are trying to maximize our time on course. It is important for you to review the information attached and arrive early Sunday morning. Be ready for the drivers meeting at 8:00 AM sharp. If for some reason, you can not be at the track by 7:00 AM, please cancel now so we can fill your spot with someone else on the waiting list.
You can see by the schedule attached, we have a busy day. We will begin checking in cars at 6:30 AM. When you arrive, you will sign in at the gate and get a wrist band. We will also give you:
1.An identification name tag for both you and your car.
2.Instructions on where to take your car tech sheet and your car to get inspected.
3.Instructions on where to park.
Then, quickly park, empty your car, and drive to the covered grid with your completed tech form. They will inspect your car and your tech sticker will be checked off. Then please park and be in the clubhouse for the drivers meeting by 8:00 AM. You must have your car tech'd before the drivers' meeting begins.
Other Things to Know
This is a track event; so long pants are required for driving and working. Please do not wear red. White or light colored clothing is best for working corners. We will be taking a 45 minute lunch break. Please eat and be back to the track within the 45 minute period. We plan to run the full day on a busy schedule. Stay alert and on time in order to maximize the number of runs for all. Worker changes need to be done quickly. Be ready at the grid area if it is your turn to work. When it is your turn to drive, everyone in the group must bring their car up to the grid. Please do not leave your vehicle at the grid after your group's run session is over. Return it to your designated parking area. Drivers' meeting will be held in the MSR clubhouse classroom (upstairs). Bathrooms in clubhouse are always open. No one is allowed to stand on the pit wall or inside the fence of the track. The attached tech form only needs to be filled out by you not a mechanic or dealership. If your car has a convertible top, you must have a roll bar and arm restraints to run with the top down.
I am attaching a copy of the track map, worker stations, and run schedules. The worker assignments, run groups, and run orders are subject to change if needed.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Don't forget – you MUST be checked in and tech'd before the 8:00 AM drivers' meeting.
Thanks & see you Sunday,
Travis Howard
PCA Time Trial Chair
Well something came up with funds so I'm not running tomorrow...but I will be out there to watch and hangout
Haha, looks great POS!
Reading through the schedule, it sounds like we're either running or working - will there not be time to take pictures? Trying to decide if I should bring my camera or not.
Color coordinated numbers FTW! ::Banana::
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-d...281%252529.JPG
Not sure how much picture time you'll have maybr pne of the experienced kids will know. ;)
Just gotta print out my tech form and I verify the car is tech ready!
Looking good! Now, if you know your sponsor's first name...
Attachment 5415
There's a Wienermobile softball waiting for someone...
My car is all back together. It was not fun, but it's done. I'll be in my Miata tomorrow.
A little off topic, but I just tried to get my headers and catback installed for tomorrow - quoted at $400?? I've never paid someone to do this before, since my friend back home had a lift, is this as unreasonable as it sounds to me, or pretty on par?
Back on topic, if anybody from here that I can trust will be there tomorrow and would like to borrow my camera for the day, speak up and I'll bring it, otherwise i'll probably leave it home. It's nothing too fancy, entry/midlevel-dslr, but I've got a decent zoom lens for it so it generally gives better photos than a point and shoot.
"Post New Thread" - come on you can do it!! ::Banana::Quote:
Originally Posted by p4R4d0x
Everyone got their tech sheets filled out and ready for tomorrow??
BTW No ::Censor:: way I'd pay $400! ;)
We'll be there if anyone else wants to join us.Quote:
Originally Posted by GregW
I'm going to try to make the breakfast. Start without me if I'm late.
Shouldn't you have left for Motorsport Ranch already?? ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by cone-cerned
If we are meeting in benbrook at 5:45am, I'll leave my house at 5:30am. Heh
:D Hehe, whoops.. I didn't think it was worth starting a new thread.Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
I've got my sheet filled out, but I'm not a morning person, so getting up at 4ish is going to be rough!
:clap:Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
So are you running in this event Maniac?Quote:
Originally Posted by Maniac Mitch
We run the 1.7 on Friday and there was some guy riding his bike on the 1.3 so somebody was cheating. You guys have fun the 1.3 ISA fun track.
You guys have fun out there, run a lap for me!
Hope you guys had a great event. After my "get off" on turn one on my first Hot Lap ::Censor:: I checked and the steering rack tie rod mount broke. I guess thats why when I went to turn left it kept going straight. A once over on the car showed no other damage so I should make the ER event in two weeks. Turns out after talking to Glen Minehart (Brunton Stalker Company owner) on the way home, they replaced those a year ago with an improved design after several failures. Guess I missed that memo::Censor:: A new/improved part is on the way tomorrow morning. BTW, JJ I chuckled all the way home at your "Breaks just like a real Lotus" comment:D
^That suck. Parts are cheap and you are not damaged. Good day!
Truer words were never spoken.
Good times, today. The PCA put on a fun event.
I still prefer an AX, but I enjoy doing these track events on occasion.
what did you run?
Had a great time! MSR is a really nice place to spend a day. I have a lot to learn as far as track driving goes, and I left a lot of time out there, but had fun and learned a lot about the car at the limits.
Ran a 1:10 on my last lap of the AM session. Interestingly, I felt faster in the pm and was much braver going into turn 1 after lunch, but never got closer than 0.5 sec to my best morning run. Afternoon grip was terrific, but HP seemed to be down a little.
This was my first real "track day," so I'm happy.
Exactly same here. As a new driver and my second track event, I'm very pleased with my 81sec best time.Quote:
Originally Posted by OZMDD