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Any new news on this event??
Does that mean I get to capture more video of your headlights popping up and down?Originally Posted by droptop
No spins! No spins!
Did you guys see the 9 to 10 page deal on Miatas @ MSR III?? There is some great information in there about car set-up as well as a detailed overview of the event!
On key thing I noticed on item 7:
7. Group 1 may pass anywhere that allows for a clean, safe pass. For group 2, passing is only allowed on the three longest straights (see track map).
As an Autocrosser who doesn't have experience with passing, I'm going to sign up for group 2.
YMMV
There is quite a bit of controversy regarding that statement. I was already planning on being in Group 2 but I don't know of too many "Advance" drivers that are willing to take their daily drivers out on a "free track".Did you guys see the 9 to 10 page deal on Miatas @ MSR III?? There is some great information in there about car set-up as well as a detailed overview of the event!
On key thing I noticed on item 7:
7. Group 1 may pass anywhere that allows for a clean, safe pass. For group 2, passing is only allowed on the three longest straights (see track map).
As an Autocrosser who doesn't have experience with passing, I'm going to sign up for group 2.
YMMV
I think (hope) we will see a change regarding this before all is said and done.
These last posts make me a little concerned. Does everyone consider this a safe well run event?
I haven't driven in one, but have watched several. Any stupidity or recklessness is not tolerated and will be dealt with pretty harshly. A lot of the Group 1 drivers have a ton of experience on the track, most of the passing in corners will be from guys like Gary and Mike who have tons of hp and experience at MSR.
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Merv has done these events before, so I'm not too concerned If I don't feel safe with who is around me I can always pit out and rejoin. As I mentioned earlier there is no way in the world I'd do the Group 1 open sesions because I have absolutly 0 (Zero) experience with passing. Which would make me a danger to those around me!!
Yes. It is a safe, well run event. Apart from "that which shall not be discussed," paint doesn't get traded at this sort of event. You have complete control of your safety during a performance driving event. To minimize risk, you have almost complete control of your destiny in making sure that cars aren't "in your personal space" - or at least not for very long.
The key to your safety (and your paint job) is to make sure that any "aggressive" drivers (those riding your bumper through a turn or two) get around you. It's a simple matter of staying to the right when entering the straights and backing out of the throttle when they pull out to pass.
By the same token, if you are running faster than the car in front of you, avoid intimidating them. If the driver is a newbie, riding up their bumper in the braking zones is pretty spooky and can provoke spinning Miatas in your path. If there are lots of cars in your way, you can always pull in to the hot pits and wait for clear track.
I only know of one collision at MSR, and that was a freak incident. I've run the novice group (2) twice in the past with nothing major happening than some spins. Defenitly worth the price at $75 for eight sessions if we get the 50 participants. Hell at $100 its still well worth it.
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OK so who is going?
- POS
BigD
Miatamaniac92
Sammm (?)
tailchaser
droptop
I'm in, gotta send in the money now.
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Not me. Not ready for that yet.OK so who is going?
- Sammm (?)
Aw come on its a ton of fun!Not me. Not ready for that yet.
[peer pressure : on] But we understand if your scared, just thought you wanted to be like the cool kids..... [peer pressure : off]
IAw come on its a ton of fun!Not me. Not ready for that yet.OK so who is going?
- Sammm (?)
[peer pressure : on] But we understand if your scared, just thought you wanted to be like the cool kids..... [peer pressure : off]at your stinkin' peer pressure! I'll have to remain un-cool and get over it I guess.
Well your doing a fine job soooo far!IAw come on its a ton of fun!
[peer pressure : on] But we understand if your scared, just thought you wanted to be like the cool kids..... [peer pressure : off]
OK so who is going?
- POS
BigD
Miatamaniac92
tailchaser
droptop
droptop... Since you're on the east side of the world, you ought to consider visiting the Firestone in Richardson - Jupiter & Campbell, I think. James does an excellent job with the machine, and $129 buys you an alignment every 6 months for as long as you own the car (or more often if necessary).
[Edit: Ooops... Wrong name. Right now.]
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