LSR PCA DE at TWS June 13/14
06-11-2009, 01:50 PM
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Kevin,
As you enter the braking practice area, the portion to the left, and part of the road to the right is used for our green students. However, I think if you wanted to go all the way down to the far end of the right side, you could set up camp there without problem.
For those who are wondering, the track will open up at 3:00 on Friday for dropoff. There is an extra charge for dropoff before 6:00. It's $25 between 3 and 6, and drops to $15 at 6:00.
As you enter the braking practice area, the portion to the left, and part of the road to the right is used for our green students. However, I think if you wanted to go all the way down to the far end of the right side, you could set up camp there without problem.
For those who are wondering, the track will open up at 3:00 on Friday for dropoff. There is an extra charge for dropoff before 6:00. It's $25 between 3 and 6, and drops to $15 at 6:00.
06-11-2009, 02:52 PM
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Kevin,
I would address this directly with the registrar. PCA being more concerned about safety than other groups, I would doubt that we'd encourage small children running around the area unsupervised.
Just my 2cts.
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I would address this directly with the registrar. PCA being more concerned about safety than other groups, I would doubt that we'd encourage small children running around the area unsupervised.
Just my 2cts.
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06-11-2009, 03:37 PM
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He won't be unsupervised. Not by a long shot. I didn't mean to imply that he would be.
There aren't nearly as many cars regularly moving about in close proximity in the area Mike described, so to me it's a safer place for my family when they want to be around our car. And with some open space next to the asphalt my wife (or I) can allow him a little wiggle room rather than always keeping him vice-gripped to her (or me).
Again, we set up near there during the last NASA TWS event (and I do agree that the paddock during a NASA event is less controlled than a PCA event) and it worked out great. This time I'll have to make sure we're far enough away from any practice excercises going on over there, for our sake and the students', and if not we'll work something else out.
There aren't nearly as many cars regularly moving about in close proximity in the area Mike described, so to me it's a safer place for my family when they want to be around our car. And with some open space next to the asphalt my wife (or I) can allow him a little wiggle room rather than always keeping him vice-gripped to her (or me).
Again, we set up near there during the last NASA TWS event (and I do agree that the paddock during a NASA event is less controlled than a PCA event) and it worked out great. This time I'll have to make sure we're far enough away from any practice excercises going on over there, for our sake and the students', and if not we'll work something else out.
06-11-2009, 03:40 PM
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For the record, I conferred with the registrar prior to posting this information. Same with the info wrt early opening of the track.
06-11-2009, 05:01 PM
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PRACTICE SAFE 'HEARING'. . .
Does PCA allow setting up a paddock spot along the "runway" in the infield? It's labeled as a Braking Pracitce area or something to that effect on the track layout map. At my last PCA event there (October) I can't recall it being used for that, but I also can't remember if I saw anyone setting up over there. I'm hoping to drop everything off Friday night, and I don't want to assume I can leave it all over there then find out I need to move Sat morning.
The reason I ask is that I am bringing my wife and our 1.5 year old son, Max, with me. There is a bit less activity over there (cars not moving about constantly) and he's got immediate access to some open area to run around a bit and see the action on the track. This proved to be more relaxing for us (my wife especially) when running with NASA at TWS. He seems to really enjoy these events, he's been to two at TWS and one at MSRC. He insists on coming along to make sure I take care of *his* racecar.
The reason I ask is that I am bringing my wife and our 1.5 year old son, Max, with me. There is a bit less activity over there (cars not moving about constantly) and he's got immediate access to some open area to run around a bit and see the action on the track. This proved to be more relaxing for us (my wife especially) when running with NASA at TWS. He seems to really enjoy these events, he's been to two at TWS and one at MSRC. He insists on coming along to make sure I take care of *his* racecar.
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06-11-2009, 05:28 PM
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He won't be unsupervised. Not by a long shot. I didn't mean to imply that he would be.
There aren't nearly as many cars regularly moving about in close proximity in the area Mike described, so to me it's a safer place for my family when they want to be around our car. And with some open space next to the asphalt my wife (or I) can allow him a little wiggle room rather than always keeping him vice-gripped to her (or me).
Again, we set up near there during the last NASA TWS event (and I do agree that the paddock during a NASA event is less controlled than a PCA event) and it worked out great. This time I'll have to make sure we're far enough away from any practice excercises going on over there, for our sake and the students', and if not we'll work something else out.
There aren't nearly as many cars regularly moving about in close proximity in the area Mike described, so to me it's a safer place for my family when they want to be around our car. And with some open space next to the asphalt my wife (or I) can allow him a little wiggle room rather than always keeping him vice-gripped to her (or me).
Again, we set up near there during the last NASA TWS event (and I do agree that the paddock during a NASA event is less controlled than a PCA event) and it worked out great. This time I'll have to make sure we're far enough away from any practice excercises going on over there, for our sake and the students', and if not we'll work something else out.
I'll be there with my 17 yr old daughter and 14 yr old son. Quite a bit older than yours, but they are still minors that require my supervision. So I can relate to the balance you are trying to achieve - bringing your family and yet trying to maintain a zone of safety for them. Not sure where I'll set up, but I'll be looking to set up out of the main traffic lanes as well. The far corner of the fence towards T11 is not too bad. BTW, if you find us, I'm sure my kids would be happy to earn some baby sitting money so your wife can get some time to walk around and get breather
06-11-2009, 05:39 PM
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Kevin, I notice you drive an SP1 944. I'd like to chat with you this weekend and pick your brain a bit. I'm considering buying a spec 944 myself (if I can find the right one). I'll be in garage #42 in a miata.
06-11-2009, 11:04 PM
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NWS is predicting 99 on Sat, with heat index of 108. Sunday's temp is predicted to be 100, with who knows what heat index.
It's going to be a _scorcher_. Make sure everyone brings water.
--michael
It's going to be a _scorcher_. Make sure everyone brings water.
--michael
06-12-2009, 03:28 AM
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Talk to you soon,
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06-12-2009, 08:18 AM
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