That sucks Pat, what else has to be done to the car?

 

Pat, you're talking Zone 2, not FSR, right? Lots of time between now and May. What's up?

 

He has to be thinking Zone 2.

Pat,
This thread is for FSR two months from now so you should be good although you better sign up now

 

Ah yes, I got them confused. I was planing on doing Zone 2 this weekend, but my rear Moton has sprung a leak and needs to be sent back in for repair. Another corner balance and alignment is in store.

Registered for FSR today.

 

^Good to hear.

To the rest of you, signed up yet?

 

We are about 1.5 months away. Everyone getting their prep work done early? Some good brake fluid and track pads, bleeding the brakes, decent rubber, etc, etc, etc...

I can't wait to get back to VIR!

 

It looks like there are no open slots for green! I guess I could do just run the $50 Intro to DE course.

 

Yep, looks like green and blue are full. You can always sign up and get put on the wait list. I'd say there is a good chance you will get in as long as you are flexible(might be down to the last minute).

 

Highly doubtful I'm making this now. Will give it a shot, but doesn't look promising.

P

 

Sorry to hear that Pete. Hopefully all the planets align and this works out.

 

You should be ready...the motor shouldn't take more than a week to build

 

Getting the motor isn't the issue—though I'm burning a little time getting a balanced/lightened/blueprinted rotating assembly. There's the R&R (I've never done it), there's troubleshooting whatever I screw up, there's break-in mileage, potentially tuning touch-up. And I'm going to be out of town the last weekend in April.

 

Anybody interested in renting the skid pad on the day before this event in the afternoon for 2 or 3 hours?

I think 6 min to 10 max people would be a good number.

List so far:
Me
Dave Mclaughlin

 

I'd be in.

List so far:
Me
Dave Mclaughlin
Brent Dalton

 

Sorry guys, I'm out due to work!

:-( neil

 

^ What? I was counting on your excellent teaching skills sir

 

This is Frtiz and Pat's HOME track, theyll do so much better than me!

:-) neil

 

That sucks Neil. Fritz, Pat, wanna teach me how to drive?

 

Hi David,
The PCA clubs have a good group of instructors (most are trained and certified) so no matter who you get you should be OK. Also if you have any differences with your instructor it's no big deal to switch.

Typically the Chief instructor will match students with like cars so there's a chance you'll get Brent, Dave or I. I'm not sure if Pete is going but if he does I'm sure he'll be instructing. FSR matches 1 student to 1 instructor which also allows for lots of time with the student and instructor to go over things so you get a BIG BANG for your buck with FSR.

I haven't heard back from VIR on the skid pad but will call them Monday.

IMO skid pad work is essential especially for green students because if you don't have confidence catching the car you can be tight and nervous which is never a good place for your body to be in when your body must respond smoothly and quickly. Even more important it will teach you how to stay ahead of the rear end or front end by sensing early on when one or the other is loosing grip which will allow you to respond quickly before the car gets out of shape keeping it nice and balanced at speed.

 

^truth.

 

I'd probably be down for that. How much would it be?

 

In for some skidding/drifting

 

^ Count me in too if the price is right. As a newbie to this, I have been told this is a must.

 

Thanks for the info Fritz. Wasn't sure how it worked. Really looking forward to the event and thanks for the help.

 

This should be a great event

So for the skid pad we have enough:
Me
Dave
Brent
Jonathan
David
Scrub

That's easily enough people. Shouldn't cost more than 50 each

Again I'll check on Monday and if we can get it I'll reserve it.