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MikeWhitney
 Post subject: Hey autocrossers - come to the track! VIR Patriot
PostPosted: Fri Aug 06, 2004 11:13 am 
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Calling all experienced (1+ year) autocrossers - sign up for VIR Patriot! September 10-12.

http://www.thscc.com/timetrial/events/vir_patriot.htm

You have no idea how much fun you will have on this track. Plenty of spots are still available, and remember the event is set up with a lot of flexibility - one day or 2, with or without an instructor.

If you have never been on track before but have a lot of autocross experience, please sign up with an instructor for at least the first day - there is still a lot of track etiquette/flags/rules and procedures to be learned. If you've been to a few track events and been signed off before, you're OK to solo all weekend.

There will only be 10 cars per group, so trains and traffic should be light.

Cars only need the TT safety equipment to run in the TT at the end of the day. Convertibles require rollbars and harnesses.

If y'all have any concerns or questions please ask them here, we (the track guys) will try as best we can to answer them!

So, why aren't you signing up?
Mike

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Traveling back from Topeka :(


I'll second that... It sounds like fun. - AB

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David Spratte
 Post subject: Re: Hey autocrossers - come to the track! VIR Patriot
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MikeWhitney wrote:
Convertibles require rollbars and harnesses.
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Hmm. . .

So how do I continue my poor campaign in ES, but still get harnesses in my car for track events?

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MikeWhitney
 Post subject: Re: Hey autocrossers - come to the track! VIR Patriot
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David Spratte wrote:
MikeWhitney wrote:
Convertibles require rollbars and harnesses.
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Hmm. . .

So how do I continue my poor campaign in ES, but still get harnesses in my car for track events?


If safety equipment is installed per the rulebook, it's all 100% legal for stock class! I had a bar and harnesses in my 325 back when it was a GS car.

I don't have the specific references in front of me, but I could find it if needed.

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The rollbar requirements must meet the current GCR requirements in order to be legal for SCCA Solo2. Harnesses in a softop without a rollbar are illegal by Solo2 rules as well, that's why a lot of Miata/Spyder drivers have a lap belt only setup. 5 point Harnesses are allowed in hardtop cars, but it's not a recommended deal if the car were to flip. - AB

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Arrrggghhh. So tempting. Is an MA rated helmet good enough?

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I'd be all over this, but like so many others I'm off to Nationals. :(

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Mike Johnson wrote:
Arrrggghhh. So tempting. Is an MA rated helmet good enough?

-Mike


I believe that m95 or sa95 is still the minimum requirement.
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Brian Herring
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Mike Johnson wrote:
Arrrggghhh. So tempting. Is an MA rated helmet good enough?

-Mike


If you need to borrow one, I am more than willing to let you borrow my helmet. It is SA rated.. just let me know.

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jimpastorius wrote:
Traveling back from Topeka :(


buckley wrote:
I'll second that... It sounds like fun. - AB


What nationals are you boys going to?

Pro Finale is that weekend and your groups run wed/thurs 15th and 16th.

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Mike Johnson
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Okay, reading the tech guide (as I whould have in the first place) I found this:
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No additional safety equipment is required to participate in the HPDE other than the use of a SNELL M95 or SA95 rated (minimum) helmet.


For anyone interested. Thanks for the offer Brian!

I heard some mention of online registration, but all I can find is a PDF form or online registration for CMP. Am I missing something?

Thanks!

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Matt Graham
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Mike,

Online registration is currently only offered for our school at CMP in October. The September school at VIR still has to be done the old fashioned way. :)

PDF, Printer, Snail Mail.

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Matt Graham wrote:
Mike,

Online registration is currently only offered for our school at CMP in October. The September school at VIR still has to be done the old fashioned way. :)

PDF, Printer, Snail Mail.

-Matt


Or bring your application to the club meeting tonight!

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