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Lone Star Region Porsche Club of America announces another club first:
Time Trial at Grandsport Speedway
9 October 2010

Great!! What the heck is a Time Trial?...

A Time Trial (TT) is an event that combines aspects from both autocross and driver education. Like an autocross, a TT is timed. Individual drivers challenge both a steep learning curve and driving course for the fastest possible lap time. Like a DE, a TT incorporates continuous lapping on an actual race track.

And while a TT pulls characteristics from both AX and DE, it is neither. Attempting to make comparisons will only lead to frustration, so let me stop you now. If you are looking for seat time, save your money. This is a competition, not a training exercise.

I’m intrigued. What’s the format?...

The event will be held at Grandsport Speedway, located in Hitchcock, TX.

http://grandsportspeedway.com/index.html

We will be utilizing the 1.3 mile clockwise Mako Circuit.

http://grandsportspeedway.com/tracks.html

The actual run format will follow these guidelines:

Drivers will be grouped into three’s and released at 20 second intervals (3 drivers maximum on track at one time).
Each driver will be afforded one warm up lap, followed by 5-6 timed hot laps, followed by one cool down lap.
Each driver will be assigned one morning group and one afternoon group.
Drivers will be scored based on his/her best single lap time.

What is the cost?

Registration is $80 per driver. This is an introductory price to compensate the participants for pain and suffering during first event of this type. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Register at www.dlbracing.com

What is the timeline for the day?


0800 Gates open
0800 Registration desk open
0845 Driver Safety Meeting
0915 Parade Laps
0930 First car out a.m. session, track hot
1230 End a.m. session, track cold, assign new run groups
1300 First car out p.m. session, track hot
1600 End p.m. session
1600 Impede laps
1700 Track closed, track cold
1800 Facility closed, gates locked

Are there any special requirements?

PCA TTs fall under DE minimum safety rules and insurance. Consequently, a close examination of the below requirements is mandatory reading for all participants.

http://pca.org/Activities/DriverEducati ... dards.aspx

Additionally, each driver will be required to complete the below technical inspection form. If you perform your own maintenance and/or are comfortable with each item on the inspection form, you may complete this at home. Note that one of the items is properly torquing your lug nuts. If you do not own a torque wrench, I’m going to suggest that maybe you aren’t as competent as you think you are, and maybe you should take the car into one of the listed service centers. Either way, YOU are responsible for the mechanical integrity of your car.

Convertibles and open cars are required to have a rollbar installed. Either the top must be up, or arm restraints must be utilized. For open cars, a full face helmet with visor down must be used. Snell 2000 (SA or M) or newer helmets are mandatory. Loaner helmets are available. If 5-6 point harnesses are utilized, PCA mandates an entire “Safety System” be used, ie rollbar, seats with harness pass-thru holes for shoulder, lap and substrap, etc. Clothing must be long sleeved and long pants, with closed toed shoes. Garments should be natural fibers or flame retardant.

Failure to comply with the minimum standards and/or technical inspection requirements may result in disqualification and forfeiture of your payment.

How will drivers be grouped?

On October 1st, you will receive an email requesting your track experience and best lap times at those tracks. Additionally, you will provide information about your vehicle, such as preparation level and tires used. Based on this information, we will designate drivers into groups of three for the a.m. session. At the end of the a.m. session, we will create a lineal standing and reassign p.m. groups for three.

What if I don’t have any track experience?

No problem. If you are a local autocrosser, we probably know you. Just give us some references to measure you by, eg last AX event and times v. TTOD. And if you have zero experience?... This might not be the best time to learn the handling characteristics of your car. If you would like to join us, we can provide instructors. However, I would encourage you to save your money for the next available Performance Driving School or Driver Education event.

Is passing allowed?

No, passing is not allowed. If you catch the driver in front of you (I mean, hey, no one will ever catch you…), you will be afforded makeup, or impede, reruns at the end of the day. At the point when you catch the driver in front of you, simply fall into loose trail, and complete your laps at the slower pace. Theoretically, this should only happen during the a.m. session.

Do I have to work?

Yes. All participants will be required to work a one hour shift. These assignments include: timing/scoring, corner working/flags, gate/waiver, grid, safety vehicle.

What safety provisions have been made?

A staffed ambulance will be on site. A designated fire/tow vehicle will also be staffed and centrally located. Additionally, corner stations will have flags, radios and fire extinguishers.

I’m in!! How do I register?

Registration can be found on www.DLBRacing.com . On the calendar page, select the Lone Star Region PCA TT event (LnSt PCA). You will be required to establish a profile. You will also be required to pay with Paypal.

If you need further information, please contact Matthew Kucharski at: AX@lsrpca.com









Matthew Kucharski

Cell 832-494-7807
Home 713-667-1887

 

^^^ When I saw it was you posting a cool event, I figured there must be some gay march going on and you were all excited.

 

i work for every freakin cool thing that happens. if i wasnt working id be doing this in a heartbeat. sounds like alot of fun

 

Kinda like this video of you at an Asian gay march in Chinatown??????

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gooajonIGoY

 

^^^ JUST like that!

 

Seriously...you gonna go and wring out that weakdick RX-8???

 

^^^ I was thinking about bringing the Deuce, Lemon, or FD

 

The duece will due!!! I will prolly send the Hoosiers out with a bang at this event!!

 

Hoosters^

 

^^^ WTF is a Hooster?

 

Must be Chuck's south Brazoria County redneck way of saying Hoosier!!

 

This is a Hooster

 

^^^ South Brazoria. Go figure.

I don't even want to know about the locals and their goats.

 

Nice