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    I got the Texas SCCA email and saw the bit about Club Trials. Has anyone participated in this and if so could you discuss your experience?
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    I am considering trying this event. From what I understand it is not open passing Time Trials. I think it is more like timed HPDE. Passing in designated zones with a point. The price looks very reasonable for the amount of track time.
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    I have run a number of them with SCCA Houston region. They are generally very well run, think of a normal track day just with transponders added. While you do get official lap times there are no classes in TT with SCCA, so no real competition.

    Ken- At the events I have attended the passing rules varied.

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    I signed up. I think the sessions are broken up so that there are a few are out on track--spread out--going as hard as possible (thus minimal passing).
    Since the ECR Toy Run, I have mounted new Kuhmo XS, pre-loaded my front sway bar, installed RX-8 front hubs and Hawk pads, and finished mounting the 5-point race harness. New fluids and I am ready for some Time Trials.
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    Heh. I never even bothered to read the email until I saw this thread.

    Club trials sounds vaguely interesting, but note that all convertibles must have a compliant roll bar.
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    Which track? Do you have to do it all 3 days?
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    If they require the fully-compliant roll bar, few people on this board will be attending. Oh well.
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    Quote Originally Posted by CosmosMpower View Post
    Which track? Do you have to do it all 3 days?
    The TT event is Jan 25 only.

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    http://www.texasscca.org/clubrace
    http://sowdivscca.com/2014polarprix.pdf
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    Quote Originally Posted by altiain View Post
    ...but note that all convertibles must have a compliant roll bar.



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    Looks like you need a Club License. To obtain this license you need physical by a real doctor ... well I'm out!

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    Quote Originally Posted by BatoLoco13 View Post
    Looks like you need a Club License. To obtain this license you need physical by a real doctor ... well I'm out!
    For Club Trials? I don't think you need a license. See below. I see "or" under the requirements for a license.

    http://scca.cdn.racersites.com/prod/...er%20Rules.pdf

    DRIVER
    ELIGIBILITY:
    Drivers should meet one of the following:

    - Those who hold a valid state drivers license, or

    - Those who hold a racing license from a recognized motorsports organization, or

    Others who demonstrate evidence of experience relevant to high‐performance driving.


    All drivers aged 15 to 17 must contact event officials before the event and provide a completed

    SCCA MS‐L minor waiver (Form MS‐L). A SCCA Time Trials or Comp

    etition License is not required. Current SCCA membership (weekend memberships are available) is required.

    All drivers must attend all mandatory drivers' meetings, classroom sessions and debrief sessions

    and must drive in a manner consistent with the safety nature of the event
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    Looks like its $75 for 3 sessions on Saturday. (+$50 for transponder rental)

    http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.c...0#.UsYKqfRDu_j

    That's a reasonable price for track time.
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    Quote Originally Posted by EricJ View Post
    Looks like its $75 for 3 sessions on Saturday. (+$50 for transponder rental)

    http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.c...0#.UsYKqfRDu_j

    That's a reasonable price for track time.
    Pretty reasonable, looks like you have to get there Fri to get a transponder? Might be a pain to get there after work.
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    Quote Originally Posted by CosmosMpower View Post
    Pretty reasonable, looks like you have to get there Fri to get a transponder? Might be a pain to get there after work.
    Have someone pick it up for you.
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    Club trials sounds vaguely interesting, but note that all convertibles must have a compliant roll bar.


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    Quote Originally Posted by ken o View Post
    Have someone pick it up for you.
    Are you volunteering?
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    Quote Originally Posted by CosmosMpower View Post
    Are you volunteering?
    I don't plan on heading out there until early Saturday morning. But you know others who will be there on Friday.
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    When in doubt, ask the expert . . .
    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Neff
    A Miata with a roll bar that fits under the factory top (soft or hard) is acceptable for Level 1 and 2 Time Trial events (PDX and Club Trials).
    In fact, a Miata with a factory hard top bolted in place is acceptable with or without a roll bar.
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    Quote Originally Posted by onething View Post
    When in doubt, ask the expert . . .
    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Neff
    A Miata with a roll bar that fits under the factory top (soft or hard) is acceptable for Level 1 and 2 Time Trial events (PDX and Club Trials).
    In fact, a Miata with a factory hard top bolted in place is acceptable with or without a roll bar.

    I wonder if that really means bolted (as in SM), and not just latched.
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    Quote Originally Posted by cone-cerned View Post
    I wonder if that really means bolted (as in SM), and not just latched.
    Yea what he said!

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