2005 Convention track day stuff

Bruce.Hearn at cd-tech.com Bruce.Hearn at cd-tech.com
Wed Mar 23 17:35:25 CST 2005


Per Texas World Speedway:
Gates open at 7 AM
Track open at 8 AM
Mandatory lunch break for corner workers
Last car off track at 5 PM
We MUST be off premises by 6 PM
Concession stand will be available all day.
It is our responsibility to police the grounds.

PROHIBITIONS
No firearms
No illegal drugs
No pets
No skateboarding
No ATVs
No fuel containers greater than 5 gallons
No alcohol (SERCA rule)

Suggestions
Wear cotton clothing if at possible.  Long sleeve shirts and denim pants are
not particularly fire retardant but they won't instantly melt to your skin
like synthetic fabric should there be a fire.  They also breath should the
weather be warm and are somewhat insulating if it's cool.  Sandals and unshod
feet are bad, m'kay?  Gloves are your preference; some like 'em, some don't.

If you have a SNELL M95 or SA95 and newer helmet, bring it.  There will
probably be a few spares and you can borrow if need be.  For those having to
borrow, clean unadulterated hair will make you friends.  Doo rags get you
friends for life.

We will have a driver's meeting at the Manor House on Thursday night at
9 PM in the conference room.  There will also be a quick session before the
first car goes out.

There will be a cursory inspection before allowing a car onto the track
(Thursday evening and Friday morning).  If the car leaks oil or coolant,
or the battery is not firmly positioned, that car WILL NOT be allowed to run.

For those running stock radiators (especially Nxen), set your HVAC to
defrost,
full hot, full speed.  I found this to be the least uncomfortable as it keeps
the hot air from blowing directly on to you; a lot of it gets sucked out at
the top front of the open window.

Garages are available.

Sundries:
Sunscreen, folding chair, umbrella, comfortable shoes, hat/cap, sunglasses,
towels/rags

Finally, THIS IS NOT A RACE.  It is a driver education event.  Be careful,
be sane, be safe, be courteous.

Bruce in Houston


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