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This looks cool. Curious what the format will be, especially after dark, with novices.
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Originally Posted by OZMDD
Are there lights at MSR-C? I was guessing this was going to be TMS roval.
Says cresson
There are not lights and it is country dark out there.Quote:
Originally Posted by CosmosMpower
TMS lights are only on the oval part. The infield is very dark.
Seems like it would be fun but I would be concerned.
The novice wants to go
TMS has lights for the infield.Quote:
Originally Posted by ken o
And even without those all they have to do is turn on the TV. It is so bright I can see light from it inside my house 3 miles away.
No track experience period, no experience with track layout, country dark...what could go wrong?Quote:
Originally Posted by ken o
The event runs from 3 to 9. The sun doesn't set until 8. Won't be dark till around 8:30. So plenty of time to get your laps in before it gets dark.
A voice of reason?!?!?! I didn't think that would be tollerated on this thread.Quote:
Originally Posted by BatoLoco13
Opps my Bad! It won't happen again!Quote:
Originally Posted by jrj512
Novices have trouble seeing the flagging stations at high noon. The setting sun should make it even easier to see.Quote:
Originally Posted by BatoLoco13
Lol. I'm gonna guess it's lead-follow or mandatory instructors for any novice. I can't see SCCA doing this and promoting it so heavily without having planned for minimal risk.
We're all gonna die!
What the hell is the world coming to?Quote:
Originally Posted by jrj512
-Buford T. Justice:
5 Tuesday evenings at Cresson:
4/14, 5/12, 6/9, 7/14, 8/11
Format looks like a 1/2 track day:
Track Night Event Schedule
3:00PM- Gates Open
3:30PM- Run/Work Meeting
3:45PM- Advanced/Intermediate Drivers Meeting (if not completed online)
4:00PM- Novice Group: Paced Laps
4:20PM- Advanced Group: Session 1
4:30PM- Novice Group: Briefing 1
4:40PM- Intermediate Group: Session 1
5:00PM- Novice Group: Session 1
5:20PM- Advanced Group: Session 2
5:30PM- Novice Group: Briefing 2
5:40PM- Intermediate Group: Session 2
6:00PM- Novice Group: Session 2
6:30PM- PACED LAPS (Open to all)
6:50PM- Advanced Group: Session 3
7:10PM- Intermediate Group: Session 3
7:30PM- Novice Group: Session 3
9:00PM- Gates Close
No Race Cars:
Track Night events are open to street vehicles, or equivalent. Purpose built racecars or vehicles that are modified beyond what is acceptable for the street are not allowed. All vehicles must have functioning road going equipment such as running and brake lights, and adequate tires and brakes.
Convertibles require factory protection or a 4 point SCCA approved roll bar.
Standard Entry: $150
I'm in, definitely April and May. Sounds like fun in the advanced group.
I'll try out the run/work idea to see how it goes.
Paul
Interesting that SCCA regularly bombards my email with notices about merchandise and events elsewhere, but no SCCA member I've talked to (several who run at MSR a lot and/or are members of MSR) have been contacted about helping out by instructing.
Going to go just to see who is involved. Bob Neff (Texas Region RE) says it is being run by the national office and Heyward Wagner. He only got a contact to help get corner workers.
Would have thought the SCCA would have done a zip code search of member database and reached out to existing members for help. Guess that makes too much sense or takes too much effort.
Agree. I was going to do it if an instructing opportunity was available, but I haven't seen/heard a peep about it, other than the silly email asking for people to promote it.
Gentlemen maybe the SCCA is getting more better instructions like altiain. ;-)
Well, he does instruct at COTA more than he goes to his day job, so that makes sense. :D
No word on instructors or classroom sessions.Quote:
Originally Posted by nealb
I thought COTA was his day job. He did move to Austin.Quote:
Originally Posted by OZMDD
if I could figure out a way to make COTA my day job I would. Unfortunately it's not quite economically sustainable. Yet.
I haven't heard anything about instructing for the SCCA's headlight brigade demo derby either. Y'all have fun up there.
For the April & May Track bites, I'm doing Run/Work with assignment in Tech. Running my 1 session in Advanced group in my Vette.
I complained about the cheesy cartoon and "loose" lingo enough that I'm on a different email list (the one for old farts!).
You can refer to the Jan. and March 2015 SCCA Fastracks for some "behind the scenes" reporting. Sounds like an entry point for PDX/Club Trials.
I'm with you...can't say I liked the way it was launched. I'm willing to work my ass off to make it catch on.
Regards,
Paul
SCCA Chief Scrutineer
I just saw that Lisa Noble, SCCA President and CEO, has registered for tomorrow night's event.
Well, Lisa didn't make it to the event. But, Randy Pobst did. He needed a car to drive, so I offered mine, and he accepted.:D And, I got to ride along. ::Banana:: We did about half a session. It was not a coaching session, I just got to ride along. I think I still learned a lot. He helped reinforce what I all ready knew, my car is faster than I am. But, I will be faster next time out.
It will be several days before I get the grin off my face. :D
Good times. Very laid back. Kudos to SCCA for trying a different format. Alas, nobody died, nor did we crash our cars into the bunkers because of darkness. Oh well, there's always next month.
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I forgot about this. I will try to make the next one.
Randy said he will be at the next one
I'm going to MSR on May 6 to watch the One Lap group run the 1.7, the 1.3 and the 3.1
https://www.onelapofamerica.com/curr....do?eventId=35
Randy will be running a Mustang and Andy Hollis will be in his Honda KA powered 2000 Miata
should be a hoot to watch
Wasn't this a GREAT event?!!!
Neal and Doug worked in Tech and did amazing job, with PR skills and education tidbits promoting SCCA track time.
Can't wait til May June July.
Paul
I am signed up for May as well in my new 2001 Miata LS. Looking forward to it.
...here we go again...Tuesday.
I'm out for this one, but hope to be there in June.
I'm going to hang out again. Won't let my Miata run.Quote:
Originally Posted by Prof
I may be in the Miata returned yesterday from Oklahoma State University. ::Banana::
I have a Hardtop but no roll-bar from what I see I can play. Is that correct?
I think that is correct. The event is for street cars; title, license, insurance. That's why nealb's car is not allowed.
I'm in. 2nd time on track in the Miata.
If I understand the rules, I'm not eligible since my head is not below the Hard Dog bar, right? I did a foamectomy last weak, but it wasn't enough...not even close...
You'll be fine as long as you're not using a shoulder harness that would prevent your body from bending during a rollover.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gator Bait