Originally Posted by Ctrld-Kaos
what are the rules and regs of going out to the track? what is required? any special classes that need to be taken b4 hand? are there any safty requirements for the car?
rules and reg varies from host to host.. but learn the flags..
-Blue flag: it's a passing flag.. if it's waved at you, there's a faster animal wanting to get by you.. slowly move out of the way to let him pass.
-Yellow flag: caution.. someone or something is messed up.. don't drive all out, slow down near the flagged area. NO passing during caution.
-Reg flag: track is halted.. track session is over due to unforseen circumstances.
-Black flag: you screwed up. reduce your speed and go into the pits. they're going to yell at you.
-White flag: one lap left
-Checkered flag: it's over dammit, get off the track.
your car must past technical inspection.. working brakes with pad life still decent. battery must be tied down securely.. mostly safety stuff.
most events seperate the run groups by experience levels.. they have a beginners class with instructors. do NOT go into intermediate just because you THINK you're good. here was one of the responses i heard when they pulled one driver off course due to uncontrolled driving.. "Have you done this before??".. response.."No".. "Then why are you in the intermediate group?".. response.. "I've done several drag events before.. I'm no newbie to racing."
You need a SNELL certified helmet. SA rating is preferred, but most open track event will allow M rated ones too. get a full faced one because some allow open face, some don't.. better to have one that is allowed at all.
Have fun.. that's why you attend.
