NASA Circuitcross #1 Feb.21st @ VIR
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last time I had it on the corner balance scales, it was 2250 with a half tank gas I think. I weigh 142 lbs. So just figure 2400. They were intercomp scales. I just wanna see where im at for points, that will determine the tires I buy.
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I really want to do this. I still have to get around to reading the rules (they're long, I want to wait until I'm back at my place and can print them out), but what do I need in the way of safety equipment for a sedan? Just a helmet?
Also, just which rules apply? It doesn't seem like the standard autocross rules would be sufficient.
Also, just which rules apply? It doesn't seem like the standard autocross rules would be sufficient.
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basically. car just has to be in good working order and pass tech inspection.
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Will the appearance of trans fluid splatter fail me (the way it drains the excess it gets all over the area around the cross-brace and torque converter housing)?
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I really want to do this. I still have to get around to reading the rules (they're long, I want to wait until I'm back at my place and can print them out), but what do I need in the way of safety equipment for a sedan? Just a helmet?
Also, just which rules apply? It doesn't seem like the standard autocross rules would be sufficient.
Also, just which rules apply? It doesn't seem like the standard autocross rules would be sufficient.
http://www.nasaproracing.com/images/..._hpde_tech.pdf
Bring a legal helmet if you have one, otherwise we have a few loaners. All your other questions should be answered at the following links:
https://www.nasaproracing.com/event/1021
http://www.get-fast.net/nasacross/na...supps_2010.pdf
http://www.nasaproracing.com/rules/nasa-x_rules.pdf
If you are new to this (6 or less autocrosses in the last 24 months), your class is "Novice"... if you would like to read about the regular classing, it is detailed here:
http://www.nasaproracing.com/rules/nasa-x_classes.pdf
And once you know your car's base class from that link above, the classing worksheet is here:
http://www.nasaproracing.com/rules/n...ation_form.pdf
As for "It doesn't seem like the standard autocross rules would be sufficient."... what do you mean? It's similar to an autocross, but bigger and faster, and with no work assignments. Because it's on a roadcourse it is sanctioned & insured like HPDE, although it's not HPDE. Please let me know what your specific concerns are, I'm happy to address 'em.
Thanks,
Jon
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The only thing I can think of is I forgot to tell the shop that repaired my trans that since new my trans dipstick has been off, meaning when it shows between the two lines it's actually full. Shop filled it up to the top line, this means it will slowly drain fluid until it gets down to in between the two lines.
Will the appearance of trans fluid splatter fail me (the way it drains the excess it gets all over the area around the cross-brace and torque converter housing)?
Will the appearance of trans fluid splatter fail me (the way it drains the excess it gets all over the area around the cross-brace and torque converter housing)?
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Just the appearance of splatter will not necessarily fail you @ tech unless it is visibly dripping, and it depends on your tech inspector's interpretation of what's going on. However if you know you have a slow leak, you should definitely fixit before you run the car. What if that stuff gets all over the tires? Or drops on the track and gets on someone else's tires? Or gets worse the hotter you get the car, as you're doing lots of runs in close sequence? Anything that COULD be dangerous... CAN be dangerous on a roadcourse. Luckily it doesn't sound difficult or expensive to fix.
BTW, thanks for the links.
I imagine I'll have to buy my own helmet since most helmets don't even come big enough for me.
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