08-08-2005, 03:58 PM | #1 |
Tri-State Addict
|
Road Racing - Up close
Course Map I worked FS2 (flag station 2) on Saturday. From this station we could see the cars up until the tunnel turn. There was quite a bit of action as the cars ran off driver's left down the grass and gravel in front of us. We would then have to be yellow until they re-entered the track. The cars tend to bring some of the gravel with them on to the track. This would require the display of the debris flag for a lap or so (and sweeping of gravel after the race). We also had one car dump oil (the car lost a valve cover as a result of contact) across the corner entry after FS1 and before the little straight and pull up to us on the dirver's right. This required drying the oil before the next session. Later we were left a bumper cover liner from a Mazda on one lap, and the bumper cover the next time by. Sunday I found myself at FS4. From here you could see more of the track, but you can only face one direction at a time, so when working the blue flag, I could see the cars come up the rise to FS2 though FS4, and working the yellow flag from FS4 to FS6. We had one car slow on the straight between FS3 and FS4 and pull in behind our station. I didn't get to see him coming until he was just about on top of us as I was looking at the cars behind us. I found working the blue flag here took some getting used to as the angle of view made it hard to tell how fast the overtaking car was closing. unfortunately we had to black flag one car for a penalty. However we were left a cone from the chicane that was picked up by one of the race cars. All in all it was fun. I shouldn't wait so long before I go back and flag a race.
__________________
-- Wake |
08-08-2005, 11:28 PM | #2 |
Tri-State Addict
|
Cool man. I was at a Tri-Region SCCA event in June and one of the coordinators was talking to me about tech and working this event for August. It's too bad I missed it--I should'a followed up.
I liked driving that clockwise course configuration a lot. I think I'd like the all the heavy braking activity at FS1-if I were working. -H
__________________
-H To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 94 Integra LS To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. |
08-09-2005, 08:24 AM | #3 |
Tri-State Post Whore
|
I have been interested in volunteering for a PDA event at Pocono for a few years now but I have never gone through and done it. I always thought it looked like it might be fun and now it sounds like it is.
__________________
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 2000 MR2 Spyder (Yellow) 2013 Hyundai Elantra |
08-09-2005, 09:02 AM | #4 | |
Tri-State Addict
|
Quote:
__________________
-- Wake |
|
08-09-2005, 09:08 AM | #5 | |
Tri-State Addict
|
Quote:
__________________
-- Wake |
|
08-09-2005, 05:41 PM | #7 | ||
Tri-State Addict
|
Quote:
__________________
-- Wake |
||
08-10-2005, 09:02 AM | #8 |
Tri-State Training Wheels
|
well
we will be running our improved touring svt focus there for 2 enduros this year..sat. 8/20 for a 1 hour and 9/10 for a 2 hour...any crew help is always appreciated....also will be instructing for pda on 8/19 a friday for practice
__________________
we must fight the axis of boweevil |
08-10-2005, 09:20 AM | #9 | |
Tri-State Post Whore
|
Can anyone race at Pocono?
__________________
Quote:
|
|
08-10-2005, 09:25 AM | #10 |
Tri-State Training Wheels
|
well
depends on what you mean by racing...with emra any safe car can run in time trials which is not wheel to wheel but does put you on real tracks...passes are only allowed in certain spots and with a signal...still a blast..go as fast as you want with no flashing lights behind you...only convertibles are required to have roll bars..we run classroom sessions where you learn about flags, heel-toe, proper lines, etc...this is backed up with an in car instructor to help you at first....www.emraracing.org for more details also www.nasaracing.net we hold street car sessions at summit point, vir, the glen, pocono, beaverun etc...hope that helps
__________________
we must fight the axis of boweevil |
08-11-2005, 08:13 AM | #11 | |
Noob-Jersey
|
Raven18940 asked:
Quote:
EMRA has a sprint race and enduro scheduled for Augst 20 at the Pocono long course, and then a sprint race/enduro/time trial weekend on September 10/11 on Pocono north. Rob EMRA Chief of Tech |
|
08-11-2005, 09:12 AM | #12 |
Tri-State Addict
|
George,
As others have mentioned the answer is a qualified "yes". Each racing organization has its own rules and regulations. If a track day/lapping day/time trial falls withing your definition of racing, then the bar is much lower. In general if you have a safe car (the type of event will dictate this) and the appropriate licence then you can go race. The track day I did required a sound car (there was an inspection form, roll bars only if convertible) and a helmet for safety. A current valid driver's licence was also required. For real wheel-to-wheel racing the list gets longer, and generally require a full fire retardant suit, cage, Snell SA helmet, fire extinguisher, fuel cell, cut off switch etc. for safety. You may also need a special race license issued by the sanctioning body, as well as membership. If you are serious, find out who you would like to race with and their specific requirements. NASA and EMRA were mentioned earlier and the SCCA has put all the national rules up on the web at http://www.scca.com/_Filelibrary/Fil...itionRules.pdf and updates are available at http://www.scca.com/garage In the interest of full disclosure, I am a member and board of directors member of the South Jersey Region of the SCCA as well as being rally chair.
__________________
-- Wake |
08-12-2005, 10:44 AM | #14 |
Tri-State Addict
|
Yes I am one of "them". :D Still I think there are many of us "racer-types" that participate with/are members of different organizations. At some point if you get serious you tend to stick with one group, but many do spread out thier fun.
If you do come to a SJ event, you will find out that most of us are nice too.
__________________
-- Wake |
08-12-2005, 10:54 AM | #15 |
Tri-State Training Wheels
|
yep
i actually instruct for tarheel sports car club, nasa midatlantic, emra and svtoa..race only with emra though......despite wreckerboy putting my little focus in your equivelent of its....and now threatening me with gt1...
__________________
we must fight the axis of boweevil |
08-12-2005, 03:35 PM | #16 | |
Tri-State Addict
|
Re: yep
Quote:
Just get a Vee and be done with it. No one will be reclassing those things.
__________________
-- Wake |
|
08-12-2005, 03:45 PM | #17 |
Tri-State Addict
|
My friends spent about two weeks rebuilding Marc Cefalo's Miata for this event after he rolled it two weeks prior. It rolled out of the body shop on thursday night, and into the trailer to go to the track. Only results I heard were that he qualified second, no clue how he ran in the race.
-Cliff
__________________
"Cliff, I find going fast neither exciting, nor enjoyable, please stop. No, I don't want to do smokey burnouts or donuts!" - My Mom on her first ride in the miata |
08-13-2005, 01:12 PM | #18 | |||
Tri-State Addict
|
Quote:
It was a good day with Tri-Region SCCA. Pics from the garage area: Whelen Viper: King of the road #38 Vette that rocked me and the NXS-see vid below! Viper owner's son, I think he's on this forum Videos: Garage area view NXS let's me go by: Vette coming! I'm pestering a CRX then Cobra Finally, Off Roading at Flag Station #2 -H |
|||
08-16-2005, 08:19 AM | #19 |
Noob-Jersey
|
I attended the Pocono event that Wake refers to as an instructor - it was my first non-EMRA event of the season. It was a nice day, and given the normal pace of a EMRA weekend for me (driving, Tech, grid steward, bouncing Focuses to GT-1), it was nice to be able to just drive for a change. A trifle boring with all of that extra time on my hands, but nice.
|
08-16-2005, 10:37 PM | #20 |
Tri-State Addict
|
H- I liked the videos thanks.
Wreckerboy- Yes the weekend was fun (except for the broken car part). Sometimes running with a different organization (where you bear no great responsibility) can be very relaxing. Hopefully they will do it again next year (and I will have a "disposable" car). I am still very tempted to go to Summit Point and flag for the Labor day weekend. That should be a good time too.
__________________
-- Wake |
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Looking to go road racing. What club should i go with? | arthur3328 | Road Racing | 8 | 01-27-2010 05:48 PM |
Subaru Road Racing at NJ Motorsports Park | 06 ICYWRX | Upcoming Events | 1 | 04-22-2009 11:03 PM |
Subaru Road Racing Team | Jfaphoenix32 | Road Racing | 27 | 01-23-2009 11:19 PM |
1/2 Day Road Racing School = BEST BIRTHDAY PRESENT EVER!!!! | DPancoast | Road Racing | 16 | 09-07-2008 11:23 PM |
Road racing, | BMS | Road Racing | 20 | 03-02-2007 09:52 PM |