batguano

The track requirements dictate the need for a roll bar. VIR requires one. CMP and Summit Point do not. You can run with factory hoops at those tracks. There are probably others but I do not know which.

batguano

I think that the reason they term these events HPDE is to avoid the appearance of a race for insurance purposes. In fact, the instructors will make certain that you do not have any timing devices in you r car so that it cannot be called racing. I guess it is up to your insurance company but you might want to ask your agent for an interpretation of the policy contract to be sure. Of course the risk there is that you are telling himyou are putting the car on a track.

9kI4

Aright. I've wanted to do this all my life and now's the time. I'm going to sign up for one or the other in October, CMP or Roebling Rd. Any opinions as to which would be better for a first-timer? Does one organizer run a better event than the other?

bluegas68

Roebling is just repaved. We lost two of our WERA dates because of it. Should be a brand new track! Cant wait to race it again...turn 9 is my favorite!!!

Greyman09

Heard the repaving went. Going to be fast once some rubber get laid down.

9kI4

I'm going to try to get registered for the event at CMP on Oct. 14-15.

Trickturn

CMP is a good course. I hope you enjoy it. It's a straight shot from Raleigh... kind of. Head down 1, then a few backroads. Make sure you fill your tank before you leave Raleigh & you wont have to stop for gas.

I have not been to a Turn One organized event. I see there were a few here who have been to their events & can give you a better idea of how efficient they were with their scheduling, staying on pace, & their employees. They are located on the track, so I'm pretty sure they know it very well.

As I saw in the other post, looks like all you need are some aftermarket pads & you should be set.

How effective are the S2k factory hoops? Has anyone ever rolled one? I'm curious about that. I know if it was me, I would be looking @ my options for an aftermarket roll bar, even for daily driving.

Have fun

9kI4

From what I've seen the oem roll hoops do what they are meant to do. I might go to an aftermarket bar later, if I get more involved. I've got aftermarket pads and rotors already, hoping they will be ok.