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 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?
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.
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.
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.
Best,
Paul
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.
Which track? Do you have to do it all 3 days?
If they require the fully-compliant roll bar, few people on this board will be attending. Oh well.
The TT event is Jan 25 only.Quote:
Originally Posted by CosmosMpower
1.7 CCW.
http://www.texasscca.org/clubrace
http://sowdivscca.com/2014polarprix.pdf
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Originally Posted by altiain
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by BatoLoco13
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
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by EricJ
Have someone pick it up for you.Quote:
Originally Posted by CosmosMpower
Club trials sounds vaguely interesting, but note that all convertibles must have a compliant roll bar.
/\ one of the reasons I went to a coupe....now I can do all the track days I want and not worry about a Sasquatch passing a broom test.....:burnrubr:
Are you volunteering? ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by ken o
I don't plan on heading out there until early Saturday morning. But you know others who will be there on Friday.Quote:
Originally Posted by CosmosMpower
When in doubt, ask the expert . . .
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Neff
Quote Originally Posted by Bob NeffQuote:
Originally Posted by onething
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.
Yea what he said!Quote:
Originally Posted by cone-cerned
I would take it to mean bolted as in SM, latched goes without saying.
Wish we could make this, but (excuse list starts here)
* the '08 is 60% parted out, need to finish that and get it sold.
* no work has started on the new car.
* family stuff taking priority above the two prior bullets.
Hope that this gets enough attendance that we get another one later when we have all of those excuses taken care of; sounds like a lot of fun.
After reading Bob's explanation, I think I'm in! Looking forward to ECR again.
Isn't/Wasn't there a NTAXS event scheduled for Saturday the 25th down in Crandall?
There still is.Quote:
Originally Posted by BatoLoco13
I think it's at MSRQuote:
Originally Posted by OZMDD
I'd love to do the Club trial, but my car won't be ready. I'll likely be co-driving a yellow S2k with terrible tires at the NTAXS event instead. Hopefully registration will open soon (cough, cough). In any case, I'd recommend all you fast folks GO TO THE CLUB TRIAL.
Man... cranking the excuse generator before March used to be frowned upon... What has this world come to?Quote:
Originally Posted by TexasStig
Oh yeah, never mind. NTAXS for me!
It is a brave new world granddad, the youth now have an Autocrosses in January! (Weather Permitting) ;-)Quote:
Originally Posted by tailchaser
A). I'm always packing my Blame ThrowerQuote:
Originally Posted by tailchaser
B). Not having won in a long time, I'm extraordinarily cranky.
And with any luck I'll be there... But January 7th is way too early to start making excuses.Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
You autocrossers move along now. This thread is for track junkies. Go play with your cute little cones.
I need to start putting little outlines of all the AX courses I have driven in my sig line like you track junkies.
I still have excuses from 2002. 2014excuses won't be ready for another two or three days.
Yeah, whatever. Slap some fatter tires and STR magnets on your car and keep me company in DFL.Quote:
Originally Posted by onething
LOL!! :clap:Quote:
Originally Posted by jrj512
Enrollment in Time Trials is up to 20 (the cap?). I will likely drop out of Trials and only do the SCCA Driving School for a regional road racing license.
Anyone want my spot before I pull the trigger and leave an opening to the general public?
Regards,
Paul
Another spot is open as of 1PM today
A cap of 20 on the 1.7 is good. I was at another event, with a company that will remain nameless and I'll not attend any more of their events, that put over 30 cars on the 1.7.