Team Continental Driver Training at P.I.R. - May 25

[BLK_DVL]

Keith looks like Im a little late for this. Theres no way in hell I will be able to get this Tuesday off, but I might go up there on Weds to watch you guys tear up the track. What time is it at? Is there another one coming soon?

 

[duner]

Keith looks like Im a little late for this. Theres no way in hell I will be able to get this Tuesday off, but I might go up there on Weds to watch you guys tear up the track. What time is it at? Is there another one coming soon?

Wednesday the class starts at 7:30am. It will be cool to see you there. If you show maybe you could help us with some pics and video?

There are a few clubs that provide this kind of training. There are also clubs that have on-track days. Give me a few and I'll find and post some links.

 

[duner]

Team Continental
May 25 (Wed) - October 7 (Fri)

CASCADE SPORTS CAR CLUB
http://www.cascadesportscarclub.org/training.asp?page=home
2005 School / HPDE Dates
6/3/2005 - Driving School / HPDE
8/26/2005 - Driving School / HPDE
9/23/2005 - Driving School / HPDE
10/14/2005 - HPDE Track Day

Shelby American Automobile Club
SAAC NW Open Track Dates
Monday, July 11, 2005
Wednesday, September 14, 2005

There are many others.

 

[duner]

Got my confirmation too. Where's a decent place to get a helmet? They say it's supposed to be sunny but they said that today too.

Any motorcycle shop.

There are some important differences between motorcycle helmets and auto racing helmets.
Here's a link to the SNELL web site. Lots of good info here.
http://www.smf.org/stds.html

 

[03SHKR]

Got my confirmation too. Where's a decent place to get a helmet? They say it's supposed to be sunny but they said that today too.

I bought my helmet at the motorcycles shop in Hillsboro (behind Albertsons at 25th and Cornell). About 2 years ago, I think I paid $45-$50 for a basic helmet.

 

[hicalibrbulit]

Any motorcycle shop.

There are some important differences between motorcycle helmets and auto racing helmets.
Here's a link to the SNELL web site. Lots of good info here.
http://www.smf.org/stds.html

Thanks Good info.

 

[GT_4_FUN]

Some clubs will not allow you to use a motorcycle helmet and most will require Snell rating.

 

[duner]

Some clubs will not allow you to use a motorcycle helmet and most will require Snell rating.

Good point. Team Continential's web site states "Approved helmet, Snell 1980 or newer." They don't speciafy SA or M standard. I sent the Driving Master an e-mail.

I would prefer an SA helmet. But I already have a M2000 helmet.

 

[hicalibrbulit]

In my confirmation letter it states we need a snell M80 or later.

 

[agirlbeatyou]

In my confirmation letter it states we need a snell M80 or later.

I have a sa2000( fire retartent(sp?) for car racing. open faced black. wanna borrow it?

 

[hicalibrbulit]

I have a sa2000( fire retartent(sp?) for car racing. open faced black. wanna borrow it?

Thanks misha, i'll call you today.

 

[03SHKR]

The weather is going to be GREAT. 0% chance of rain. Sunny and in the 80s by 2:00. Bring your sunglasses and lots of water....

 

[duner]

The class starts at 7am. Gates open at 6:30.

 

[agirlbeatyou]

The class starts at 7am. Gates open at 6:30.

steve sent you a PM.. ill be up untill 1130 ish(tonight) come on over.. im off 164th and ne 39th..

 

[Rootus]

It was nice to see everyone, and the weather was as perfect as it gets.

I had an excellent time, and I learned a lot... even if I didn't set my brakes on fire like some people.

Dave

 

[duner]

 

[Rogue Cobra]

Ditto! That was awesome!

 

[jordanvraptor]

Pics? Movies? Repair estimates....?

 

[Rootus]

Pics? Movies? Repair estimates....?

Keith has a number of pictures & movies, mostly of himself, but I used his camera to take a few shots of other participants.

As for repair. Keith did a little damage to the scoop behind the passenger door, from getting a wee bit cozy with one of the blue barrels . Not serious, it'll probably rub out. I believe he also may have fried an O2 sensor. And the smoke coming from his brake pads suggests he might want to pick up a new set of those as well

And somebody with a DSG 03 Cobra convertible got friendly with a wall, and has some scratches to buff out. Okay, buff out may be an understatement. Unfortunately he'll probably be looking at $5000 easy. Not sure who the guy is -- I think Patrick might know his name. Not a StangNet member.

And for anybody who hasn't gone out for a track day ... yes, it is definitely 8 times better than a drag race. At least.

Dave

 

[duner]

even if I didn't set my brakes on fire like some people.

Not fire just smoke