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03-13-2013 | 04:00 PM

#46

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From: Kirkland, WA

Man I remember my first DE back in spring of 1999......heart rate probably 130 on the grid ........ LOL

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03-13-2013 | 04:12 PM

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From: Houston

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Originally Posted by tedfromohio

Thanks everyone - appreciate the advice and am looking forward to receiving the packet. Look like I need to borrow a helmet somewhere as my motorcycle helmets won't work?

Ted

According to the morpca website, they allow motorcycle helmets that meet 2005 or 2010 standards. This is pretty common with most PCA events. Over the long haul you will probably want to buy an auto racing helmet, but I would just Hise the motorcycle helmet for this event.

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03-13-2013 | 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Coochas

Brutal man, just brutal. I'm thinking about moving to the 2-car hauler now. Brutal, just brutal.

Why oh why didn't I take the blue pill?

Hahahahahaha! The red pill FTW!

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03-13-2013 | 05:03 PM

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From: GOD's waiting room. <br> SoFla

about the cheapest Track legal helmet at $150:

http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/p...ullFaceHelmets
-but its a 2005... only good till 2015

fit is VERY important in a helmet...

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03-13-2013 | 05:12 PM

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Carrera51

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From: Keswick, VA

Ted:
We rent helmets at OG Racing. If after your first DE you decide you are hooked and want to purchase your own, the rental fee will be applied to the purchase price. If we can be of assistance, please give us a call at 800-934-9112.

Kind regards,

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03-25-2013 | 05:13 PM

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From: Tejas Hill Country

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Originally Posted by equiraptor

Alternatively, get your wife involved.

That just doubles the costs!

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03-26-2013 | 04:24 PM

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Cogito_Ergo_Zoom

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Did my first "real" DE in the US in my own car this weekend at Cresson MSR. What a blast and what a great job TDE does in organizing.

The only thing you may regret is the realization that you're now hooked and the impact that will have on your future cashflows.

Enjoy.

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03-30-2013 | 08:34 AM

#53

deverest

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Ted,

I am signed up for a DE at Mid Ohio April 6-7, is this the event you are attending? Hope to meet some fellow rennlisters!

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04-05-2013 | 09:26 PM

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From: Ohio

No, I am going April 13&14.

Many thanks to everyone for your help and advice.

Ted

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04-05-2013 | 10:01 PM

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From: OH

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Originally Posted by dgmark

Talk about a slippery slope, Did my first DE 5 years ago. Now club racing and on my second race car build. more like base jumping

God isn't that the truth. I started 7 years ago and would be embarrassed to say how much I've spent. Started club racing last year and am now spending even more!

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04-05-2013 | 10:03 PM

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From: OH

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Originally Posted by tedfromohio

No, I am going April 13&14.

Many thanks to everyone for your help and advice.

Ted

We have loaner helmets at the OVR event. Just email the registrar and confirm they can loan you one. You are signed up for the OVR event not MOR if you are going 4/13.

You don't need numbers. They are provided.

Nice car for your first run. I remember my first trip. Haha. I had no clue. Still don't but I'm a better driver now

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04-05-2013 | 10:12 PM

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From: OH

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Originally Posted by Gary R.

I like to bring a mason jar of anti-freeze along and toss it out my window if a GT3 is harassing me..

Now that's funny- sort of...

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04-06-2013 | 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Upstate101

Once you become hopelessly addicted and start selling blood for tire and mod money

Blood money...............

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Originally Posted by John H

Buy your gas in town.

How much is it anyway?

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Originally Posted by mhm993

and have no bank accounts.

Note to self: Check on Swiss account.............

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Originally Posted by sbelles

and don't forget to buy your instructor beer!

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Originally Posted by seapar

foldable lawn or camping chair.

Check............with OSU umbrella

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Originally Posted by RickBetterley

Not true - I have bank accounts - its just that they are empty.

X 1 million

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Originally Posted by dgmark

Talk about a slippery slope, Did my first DE 5 years ago. Now club racing and on my second race car build. more like base jumping

Can hardly wait

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Originally Posted by mglobe

Ask Coochas about the 10-step progression that leads to a truck, trailer, and track car. He's on about step 25 right now.

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Originally Posted by sbelles

It's his first time. You can't go flat out the first time.

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Originally Posted by Steve113

The key is not to make that learning curve to steep.

I'm blonde................

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Originally Posted by zedcat

Ask an instructor to take you along for a ride in their car at some point in the weekend.

Done

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Originally Posted by 996TWINS

All the above.

Add in no particular order:
1) A good nights sleep (yeah right, after 4 years of tracking I am still too excited for that to happen).
2) Good attitude.
3) Listen, absorb, and practice what your instructor says.
4) Great place to make new friends.
5) Get advice from others on how to spend your money in future

6) Sensory overload.
7) Drive home and wake up in the morning with a stupid grin that will not go away for sometime.
8) Plan you next track day way in advance.
9) Get a credit card that your wife does not know about.
10) ***HAVE FUN***

I LIKE the way you think

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Originally Posted by Iridium

If you go off, go off straight.

Is there any other way

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Originally Posted by 911 Crazy

In my vast driving experience, I encounter far too many slow and dangerous drivers that keep me from driving "flat out".

You won't let me come to VIR?

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Originally Posted by mglobe

According to the morpca website, they allow motorcycle helmets that meet 2005 or 2010 standards.

Somehow missed that part!

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Originally Posted by Nugget

That just doubles the costs!

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04-06-2013 | 04:17 PM

#59

Hella-Buggin'

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From: PNW

I just did my second DE and all I keep thinking is.... why did I wait so long?
Both of my events have been with the local PCA and it is well run and just a great time.
I've made some friends and feel that my driving has really improved. Just take it at your own pace and don't try and do anything you're not comfortable with. You'll get there in your own time.
Be cool and let people pass. I didn't get any extra insurance because everyone I spoke with seemed to think it wasn't necessary.

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