Apex MSR June 1
05-06-2013, 06:30 PM
#7
Couple dumb questions: do you run top up, top down, or do they care, at the track? Also, how picky are they on helmets? Snell 2005 or later? Or do they care? Do they have loaners if yours doesn't meet the standard? Also, of course you need some high-temp brake fluid, but will stock pads still get me home after the event, even if they don't offer optimal performance? How 'bout tire tread? What's the minimum you should show up with?
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05-07-2013, 05:01 AM
#8
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Couple dumb questions: do you run top up, top down, or do they care, at the track? Also, how picky are they on helmets? Snell 2005 or later? Or do they care? Do they have loaners if yours doesn't meet the standard? Also, of course you need some high-temp brake fluid, but will stock pads still get me home after the event, even if they don't offer optimal performance? How 'bout tire tread? What's the minimum you should show up with?
thx
thx
Helmets are supposed to be SA2005+, they aren't nazis, but don't bring a Motorcycle helmet (they rent open face for $10)
Stock pads are probably Ok for the 1.7, but you will get fade after a few laps. Also if they are not pretty new you will wear them.
(You are a pretty quick driver,as I recall from autox. If they put you in Novice you will have 2 sessions that are minimally abusive to the brakes so no issues, in Intermediate and advanced, you are 6 sessions at pace)
Tire tread-you will be fine at 4/32+.
Look forward to seeing you there.
Gents, correct anything I may have misstated
05-19-2013, 01:50 PM
#9
Sigh... I was planning on making the 6/1 event, but looks like I'll be traveling for work instead. I am planning to make the 6/22 event though, so bring your fire extinguishers! 
05-26-2013, 06:39 PM
#10
Originally Posted by tcjensen' timestamp='1367893856' post='22524109
Couple dumb questions: do you run top up, top down, or do they care, at the track? Also, how picky are they on helmets? Snell 2005 or later? Or do they care? Do they have loaners if yours doesn't meet the standard? Also, of course you need some high-temp brake fluid, but will stock pads still get me home after the event, even if they don't offer optimal performance? How 'bout tire tread? What's the minimum you should show up with?
thx
thx
Helmets are supposed to be SA2005+, they aren't nazis, but don't bring a Motorcycle helmet (they rent open face for $10)
Stock pads are probably Ok for the 1.7, but you will get fade after a few laps. Also if they are not pretty new you will wear them.
(You are a pretty quick driver,as I recall from autox. If they put you in Novice you will have 2 sessions that are minimally abusive to the brakes so no issues, in Intermediate and advanced, you are 6 sessions at pace)
Tire tread-you will be fine at 4/32+.
Look forward to seeing you there.
Gents, correct anything I may have misstated