Justin@WestCovinaNissan

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See you all there!!!

stylett9

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thanks for the offer! I'll let you know. Are helmets expensive? I might just buy one for myself.

97supratt

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Not really, they're around 100-120 bucks.

They say it has to be DOT and snell approved but everytime we've been to a track they've never checked for snell approval which is weird. But I would definitely get the newest snell approved helmet.

Eagle1

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Thanks, Jeff. Looking forward to seeing you and your team out there.

iStan

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Yay Speed Ventures

SoCalTed

Helmets are required for both ROVAL and Autocross.

using a motorcycle helmet for the Autocross is acceptible.

As you might get up to 130+ on the ROVAL, I recommend the best helmet you can afford... it's your melon you're protecting.

Helmets are available for rental with advanced notice... I think it's $20. Advise Speed Ventures on your registration, if required.

Equinox

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Anyone know if there will be a cap on the number of entries for autox?

Fooshe

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See ya there paulie....this time, keep your side skirts on!

Eagle1

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That is a good question and we will send a "sonar ping" to Aaron at Speedventures and get an answer for you, possibly some details on what they intend to do on course set up, etc.

The HPDE full track event definitely has a limit to the number of registrants permitted in the special newcomer's class, and it is pretty small, so if you want to run on Saturday, or especially Sunday when the big Toys 4 Tots and Car Show events are running, you need to get you rear in gear and register or risk being closed out. There is also a pretty long syllabus that lays out the entire day, schedule, procedures etc., which will be emailed to each registrant in the newcomer category, and I think that it might wind up being posted on the Nissan Sport Mag website in a couple of days once it is done being polished up. Also tech inspection sheets. And of course the article on how to drive the course and a video.

Fundamentally, there is going to be a wealth of information for someone to check out if they are a novice or newcomer so that they have a better idea of what to expect at this event if they sign up for the driving school and track event. For those with more than 5 events under their belt, they may qualify to run in the intermediate or advanced groups....but they already know what to expect and don't need to have it explained.

Just for perspective, although there is some serious classroom work for the newcomers, they will still get four sessions and about 80 minutes of time on the track. that is a lot of track time and for most first timers they will feel some fatigue by that time. They will also get some ride along time in instructor cars, time and space permitting, and that is not exactly "relaxing".

To help put this in perspective, read the article on driving the course. Then put it down and realize that everything described there in summary fashion probably took you about 20 minutes to read. A lap takes about two minutes....something in the low 1:50's for the advanced drivers and something around 2:15 to 2:25 for novice drivers. Compress all the actions you read about into those two minutes and you will realize that you are really working fast, and precise. Then watch a lap on the video and try to remember all the actions described in the article that you have to take. Each session is like a roller coaster ride that does ten runs without stopping. Except...YOU have to keep the car on the rails!

The first time I did this was at Laguna Seca, and after four sessions I was whipped. The concentration and focus really can take it out of you. It takes some time to build stamina for this, mentally and even physically. California Speedway is in my view a more demanding and difficult track to drive, both technically and physically, than Laguna Seca. Four sessions should be plenty. I would hope that everyone would leave happy and wanting more....but not any more that day!

Cheers.

stevezcar

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Looks like I will be going to this event.

G2FAST

Should be a great event...will roll out there with some friends....

WA2GOOD

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We should be able to make this event. Organizers-- Let me know how I could help out.

Eagle1

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Scott, that is great! Would you be able to help out as one of the instructors? You can still have Red Group driving time. But having a Winston driver would be a terrific thing for the students. Just don't scare the ******* out of them on the ride along requests!

SoCalTed

Still trying to get specifics on the AutoX...not dodging the questions, it's just with an event this size, we are dealing with many many details all at one time.

But remember, this show/track/autox day is put on by drivers for drivers. It's not a big corporate advertising thing.

It's a huge parking lot, so I am sure you will get a chance to test your car to your abilities. Additionally, the autox will be constantly running after the driver's meeting - there again will be plenty of track time.

Here's a draft image of the event's layout:


You can see that the Autox has an area larger than the general parking lot and twice as wide as the Show Area (which is regularly the RV/motorcoach parking lot). Plenty of space to have some fun!

Boneout JZA80

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id love to go hopefully my new wheels will come in by then

but ill be going to Japan Dec 10 - 31st

i really really want to go to this

SoCalTed

Ya, I got the PM from Ken that said you all would be very busy in the months to come. Have a safe trip to Japan

Cheers, Ted

Justin@WestCovinaNissan

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You can get Bell helmets relatively inexpensive. They're good to have since we have tons of track events in SoCal. Remember you can always use them for ride alongs as well.

We don't carry Bell here, but Ive seen them cheap here:
http://www.thebellstore.com/

Also, I believe ASpec Products can get them.

SoCalTed

Gonna track it? Just a reminder that the earlier you sign up, the better your chance of getting a garage.

-T

Boneout JZA80

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thanks bro appreciate the message, id do really want to check this out but gotta save up for that expensive Japan trip since ill be there for almost a month,

good luck with the show and event bro, i know you guys will have good turn out Ted

peace brotha
~ Ben

ihatethatbobbarker

yeah you can pick up an open face helmet pretty cheap.
i might actually go to this, sounds like fun

justin, think we can get alex to go? should help my laptimes alot...