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Originally posted by racercosmo:
http://americanironwest.com/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=general

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I really like the Vids, those were pretty cool. I would like to do something like that but I think the road racing gig is a little more involved then I want to get, plus I would have to buy another car to strip down


Oh yeah I like the pics that are in Action!

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Originally posted by blind:
you can have fun with a stock 5.0 / gt autocrossing, theres no law that says you have to go big or stay home...

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Originally posted by 98slowhoe 'FIFTYLX':

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Originally posted by racercosmo:
http://americanironwest.com/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=general

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I really like the Vids, those were pretty cool. I would like to do something like that but I think the road racing gig is a little more involved then I want to get, plus I would have to buy another car to strip down


Oh yeah I like the pics that are in Action!

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Actually Road Racing, well Open Tracking isn't all about big HP, and flashy stuff. In the beginning levels of Open tracking its primaraly you learning your car, the abilities of your car, and yourself. With NASA (a organization I would recomend to beginners) They have 4 stages in what they call HPDE. High Performance Driving Experience. Notice it says nothing about racing. Thats becuase its not, You get to take your car, hit up a real road course, not some cone parking lot track, and get the chance to learn how to drive your car to the extreme limits while in a safe manor.

In Group 1, where you would begin they have an Instructor ride along with you to help teach you the correct line around the track. They will show you braking points, where to enter and exit the corners, and give you a complete rundown of how to get around the track the correct way. There is limited passing to only select straights to avoid having someone dive bomb you in corners and possibly hit you. Then afer every session you have mandatory download sessions where they get everyone who was out there at the same time with you together, and they discuss how things went, if people did something wrong or went off the track, they go over with them what happened, and how to avoid it happening again. Then as you progress out of 1 and into 2, you have the option of having the instructor with you or not. Passing rules are the same as group 1. To get into 3 you have to prove you can drive the line of the track at race speeds, and do it cleanly. In 3 passing is more open and it progresses to fully open by the end of the day. In 4 its closer to real racing, you have a full open track. Still in any group contact is takin seriously. Its not allowed, and any contact that happens has to be reported, so they can determine what happened. Plus since its a driving school, any accident that happens at the track can still be claimed through your insurance. Remember its a driving school, not racing school.


If you are interested Nov.13th, there is an event at thunderhill, we will be there. IF you want to go and try it out, we could help with any questions you may have or what not. Also, we give ride alongs sometimes.

Check out my site in my sig, its got all the info you should need. If you wanna try the event click on the date under upcoming events, and you can click on the track name for track website and info.

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Originally posted by 1Sicgt:
Well at both tracks they do have gas available, I would suggest if you aren't on race gas, come with a full tank. Like I said in an earlier post usually a good organization to get into is NASA. They are probably one of the more organized groups you can run with. They have a great page to help clear up info here. I'm New. For beginners, you need a Snell 95 helmet or newer, preferably Snell 2000. Pants, closed toe shoes required, long sleeve shirt suggested. Suit is if you are in Level 4. But the forst 3 groups which take a few track events at least to get through you can slip by without one. They suggest you tech your car before you come. There are lots of places around the area to get it done. SOme of the ones we support, would be AlteredSpeed in French Camp, GNJ Motorsports in Milpitas, and I believe APEX Motorsports in Santa Clara now does it.
Here is a page telling about how to get your car ready. Prepping your car.
Heres a list of current tech locations too.
Tech locations
And when you goto a tech station you will need to print this form out and bring it with you.
HPDE Tech form
After that, just show up to the track, and there will be a morning meeting, and any questions beyond that, either and instructor, or an offical can answer them for you.

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Originally posted by 1Sicgt:
does the car have a roof or is it open cockpit?

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Originally posted by 98slowhoe 'FIFTYLX':
Anybody know a good site that has really nice pics of some really nice road racers? I think road race cars make some of the best pictures for cars. They seem to always sit really nice to the ground with big ass tires. Looks good. TIA.

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Sticking to the original posters request:

Johnny

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Originally posted by kpl:
that looks like Stan's old car....I always thought how much better those look without all the Saleen graphics.

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It is his old car which is mine now.
JOhnny