Chaos

Start water the day or two before,likewise plenty of sleep.

FredC

really? That much? putting in 2 5-gal jugs i always had at least 30 to 60 secs to spare. 3 jugs would go beyond 5 mins though...

jerome951

Also, never underestimate how long it takes to get ready to go back out. Between belts, drink tube, hans, etc. it can take a bit, especially with your helmet on. Keep a level head and you'll be fine.

One thing I had my crew member do while I was unbuckling was to check my tire pressures. This also kept him from getting excited and starting the refueling before I exited the car.

Van

I open up my fire suit and pour a bottle of water in. Feels great since I don't have a cool suit.

I think the key is to ALSO constantly evaluate YOUR condition - something you frequently don't do in a sprint race. When you're not in traffic, back it off a few notches to preserve your tires, brakes and brain.

993944S2

I would not recommend waiting until 75 minutes to pit. If a late yellow comes out, you won't get into the pits prior to the last 10 minutes. Been there, done that. I just finished 90 minutes at Mosport. No yellows. I had some brain fade at about the 80 minute mark. After my pit. I was well hydrated and it was not that hot. Problem was, I was in light traffic and my concentration dropped. I totally blew two turns before I snapped myself out of my funk. I started with a full tank, did not add fuel, and just finished above weight. I was really worried.

Veloce Raptor

IMO, don't do that. If you have a fire, that water will boil quickly, and you will have one bottle of 3rd degree burns all over your torso.

MLIN

How much tire wear and brake pad usage can you expect from a 90 min enduro? Say about the same wear and tear as three 30min DE sessions? or much more due to uninterrupted driving?

Brian P

Nice racing Don.... I look forward to a repeat.

993944S2

Thanks Brian. That was a pile of fun... Your car is a hoot to watch go through T3. I was pushing so bad in that corner.

993944S2

I've been using the same pads for the last 3 races. I just don't use the brakes much.. Tires on the other hand... I can get one weekend out of fronts. I'm having trouble with a push on corner exit. I'm just not sure its my droving or the car. I'm guessing the former.

MLIN

Another question. With everyone pitting randomly, when you come up to or get caught up by a fellow racer in a same group, is there a way for you to know if the guy is on the same lap? This would determine if you should push harder or just play safe..

Brian P

Since the enduro is at the end of the event, and it's usually with cars that you've run with all weekend, you usually end up with a very good idea if the car you are chasing is one that is on the same lap or one that is multiple laps down.

Mark in Baltimore

Oh, it helps to have an in-car radio . . . and a crew chief radio . . . and a crew chief . . . and a scanner . . . . and . . .

John H

Hey Mark,

Didn't I "help" you one time at CMP and set the car alarm off?

pat056

I ran 1 hour of a 3 hour enduro with NASA at CMP a couple of weeks ago. The race started at 3:30 and it was HOT!
I was surprised at how little the tire wear actually was. My theory is the heat cycle does as much to kill the tires as the wear. VIR is not bad for tire wear. I'd be comfortable starting a race with tires with as many as 3 heat cycles on them. But that's my car. I know the wear I get pretty good.
One thing I'll say. With the excitement of the race, I find I'm actually hotter and more tired that I realize.
Like others have said, be aware of you physical situation. You get credit for the race whether you finish or not. It's better to DNF than have physical or health problems IMHO.