The following information is tentative at this time. There will be a Driver's Meeting on the morning of July 10; prior to anyone going out on the track.
Important Note... the track component of this event is not to be compared with traditional track day events such as High Performance Driving Experience (HPDE -- e.g., Hook-on-Driving which can run about $400 for an event). The intent of this low-cost access to The Ridge track is to give 86 drivers a safe (and fun!) exposure to "running on a track" with a minimum of fuss and muss.
- There is no "Tech Inspection" but common sense dictates that anyone signing up should take all steps to ensure their car is in viable working condition. If your brakes "need" bleeding; probably a good idea to do so. If you want to run on the track and your car has a leak... get it fixed. If your tire tread is getting down to the wear bars, get some new shoes and break them in (a couple of hundred miles) before taking the car out on the track.
All "loose" items in the car (interior and trunk) must be taken out before getting out on the track. (e.g., no having your smart phone on the passenger seat so you can try and grab a pix...).
- This is a "Lead/Follow/
No passing" track event. We will try to get as many "runs" in as time permits during the day.
- Every attempt will be made to try and consolidate experienced drivers in their own group(s) -- or -- to put experienced drivers at the front of a pack (approx. 10 cars); following the Lead Car.
- Speeds around the track will not be too dissimilar to what you do everyday. The Lead Car is expected to hit as high as ~80 mph on the straights and speeds in turns could be in the 30-45 mph range.
- Since The Ridge is not requiring a helmet for the track time, this should be an indicator that the Lead Car will not be taking a pack of cars into speed situations - in turns -- that potentially cause a car to over-steer or under-steer to the point of "losing it...". The Lead Car will help drivers navigate safe "Lines" through turns; hence the "no passing" thing mentioned above.
Note: Helmets ARE required for Gymkhana.
There will be a limited # of loaner helmets; sizes and availability not guaranteed and purchase of a "Head Sock" will be required if you borrow a helmet (you keep the sock...).
As mentioned above, complete details (and rules, etc.) will be explained during the Driver's Meeting (given by The Ridge Staff) on the morning of July 10.
Bottom line, this should be a fun time!! (And it's not Le Mans!
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