East coast track day may 6th, pocono

[vanzuuk1]

O.K. This is it ,may 6th at pocono raceway, east course.Rain or shine.

You must have a snell sa 2000 or "M"rated helmet (a bell sprint is about 160$ online)



You register and pay 240$

You show up that morning and pass tech (basic safety check, see attached)

A morning classroom session is followed by groups going out with an instructer in your car. After a few sessions the instructer may cut you loose to lap on your own.

Sessions will be divided into groups based on experience/car type, you will get about two hours track time over the course of the day.

It is a tight road couse with a short 100+ mph straight section.It will be faster than an autocross but the emphasis is on cornering, not W.O.T. There is room to go off in the dirt and get back on without a loud crashing sound.Passing will be restricted to straightaways. Anyone who acts like they are on the bumper cars on coney island will be ejected.

I still want to meet at an autocross before this event, but no dates have been announced yet.

For more info or to make a deposit go on www.pdadrivingschool.com or call 973 253 3900, you can also email me at [email protected]., or call me 914 747 nine four four seven.

No word on wether car craft will cover the event, if only we knew someone who worked at a magazine...

[vanzuuk1]

Also see the "track day prep" thread in this forum for more track day tips.

[gsxrken]

I am in. I'd like to go out the night before and stay at a hotel.
Oh and thanks- now that track prep site has me worried about oil temps, which are not monitored (or cooled) on my car.

[ProTouringNyc]

Sound like a plan, getting my cage installed in a couple of weeks so I'll be ready.

[airrj1]

You are killing me here.

My car is barely ready for autocross let alone track time! Let’s see a six and a half hour drive, a full day on the track, and then a six and a half hour drive home if all goes well. I would give my left arm to be able to do it. I can’t say yes at this point. But I will keep in touch as we get closer and let you know how my progress is. I will call in some favors from my buddies to have them help get the car ready.

I have the blessing from my wife if the car is ready. So now it is a blitz to finish up. As I said earlier my driver’s class and first autocross for the year are April 22 and 23. So that will be a good two day shake down run.

Do you know the chances that the group will sell out? Or do you think that I could get in even if I wait until maybe the end of March?

Well thanks for the goal. I hope I can make it.

[Steve Chryssos]

I'm in. This is the perfect opportunity. If your hot rod is not ready, bring the family car. Not only do you get seat time, but you also get some instruction from a pro. The instruction is the real benefit here. This one experience will dramatically shorten your learning curve. And the date is perfect. I plan on getting in the night before. Race all day. Party that night. And head home the following day.

Thanks to Dirk and Leslie for coordinating this event.

[Steve Chryssos]

I booked a room at the Hampton Inn Stroudsberg, PA in case you guys all wanna stay at the same joint.

Actually my wife booked the room. Because she's better at that kind of thing. Actually, she's better at most things.

[FScope]

Would I be able to run my convertible without a rollbar? Almost all open track events I've looked at require a roll bar for convertibles.

[vanzuuk1]

You can call the number on the website, ask joe about the rollbar. You have got time to put a roll bar in if need be.

Steve, phone number at the hampton inn?

[FScope]

Went to the web site and found this -
Minimum requirements to participate in a PDA driving event:

Be at least 18 years old
Have a "SNELL SA-2000" or "M" rated helmet (some loaner helmets are available at the registration office when checking in)
Wear long sleeve shirt & long pants while driving
Have properly working seat belts on both driver and passenger side
ALL convertibles MUST have an approved roll bar (main hoop should be made of .120 wall thick steel)
Vehicle must pass tech inspection by your mechanic or our staff and Tech Sheets must be signed by both driver and inspector
All vehicle safety related functions must be in proper working order
Exhaust must not exceed 90 DB (except at Pocono!)
Street tires must have no less than 5/32" tread or race tires.

I guess that counts me out, there's no way this car is getting a roll bar. But, the next one... full cage. Maybe i'll catch you guys at an autocross.

[Steve Chryssos]

Man that's a bummer. Come on out anyway wtih another car.

[SicMonte]

hey.....you all have manual tranny's....what do you think an automatic would do on a track?? ive never driven an automatic on the track....just my 83 rx7 spec car.

[vanzuuk1]

Automatics tend to run hot on a road course, I have got a trans cooler, fresh fluid and crossed fingers.

Steevo, I need the phone number for the hotel, please.

[Steve Chryssos]

Hampton Inn Stroudsburg/Poconos
114 South 8th Street
Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18360
Phone: 1-570-424-0400
Fax: 1-570-424-4950

Gotta have a decent sized trans cooler with an automatic as well as good brakes since engine braking is not particularly useful.

[Damn True]

Went to the web site and found this -
Minimum requirements to participate in a PDA driving event:

Be at least 18 years old
Have a "SNELL SA-2000" or "M" rated helmet (some loaner helmets are available at the registration office when checking in)
Wear long sleeve shirt & long pants while driving
Have properly working seat belts on both driver and passenger side
ALL convertibles MUST have an approved roll bar (main hoop should be made of .120 wall thick steel)
Vehicle must pass tech inspection by your mechanic or our staff and Tech Sheets must be signed by both driver and inspector
All vehicle safety related functions must be in proper working order
Exhaust must not exceed 90 DB (except at Pocono!)
Street tires must have no less than 5/32" tread or race tires.

I guess that counts me out, there's no way this car is getting a roll bar. But, the next one... full cage. Maybe i'll catch you guys at an autocross.

You could do an IOport bolt in.


http://www.ioportracing.com/Merchant...ry_Code=AP7450

[vanzuuk1]

We made reservations, note that the hampton inn is about forty minutes north of the track.

[YoungGun]

I hope you guys have a blast!! I am jealous, but I cant leave in the middle of finals. And now you got me scared my transmission wouldnt survive the ordeal.

Take alot of pictures, and have fun!

Tim

[Steve Chryssos]

We made reservations, note that the hampton inn is about forty minutes north of the track.

The hotels close by were more expensive. But I'll change my reservation if you find a better deal that's closer. Besides, it's only 25 miles away. That don't take 40 minutes. Were you gonna do the drive in reverse?

[vanzuuk1]

The girl at the hotel said forty minutes. There is a "traffic issue" according to the same female. Wise guy.

[Steve Chryssos]

She sound cute?