"think sunshine"

[JHPGT3]

http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/USCA0384?locid=USCA0384&from=search_10day

[Dan Chambers]

http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/USCA0384?locid=USCA0384&from=search_10day

Got Rain tires?

You guys be careful out there!! I don't want to hear any sad stories about off-track soggy adventures.

See you at Streets of Willow.

Dan'o

[JHPGT3]

Since I posted this, it's getting slightly better. Saturday went from 50% rain down to 30%.
Keep thinkin' positive about Sunday!!!!!

[Rsylvestri]

http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/USCA0384?locid=USCA0384&from=search_10day

See you at Streets of Willow.

Dan'o

Speaking of Streets,
Do you guys go up on Friday eve. or early Saturday morn. Just trying to plan my first TT in April and make reservations at Inn of Lancaster.

Be safe at FOS
Thanks, Rick

[JHPGT3]

http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/USCA0384?locid=USCA0384&from=search_10day

See you at Streets of Willow.

Dan'o

Speaking of Streets,
Do you guys go up on Friday eve. or early Saturday morn. Just trying to plan my first TT in April and make reservations at Inn of Lancaster.

Be safe at FOS
Thanks, Rick

It's a mixed bag, Rick. Some of us go up Thursday night and do a test/tune Friday before our PCA event. Most others come up Fri late afternoon or early evening and registration is open Fri evening. The remainder drive up early Sat. am, but that requires leaving at 4:00 am (from SD)(getting up and out at 3:30ish) so you can be there at 7:00 am for registration, tech and getting prepared. Drivers' meeting usually starts at 8:00 am.
Sounds like it's best to come up the night before, doesn't it?

[Rsylvestri]

JHP,

Can I do a test day on Friday with no instruction at Streets? I have 1 DE signed off and ready for TT's in '05 and 10 or so AX's, I don't have an '06 competion permit.
I'd love to come up early Friday morning and check the track out.

[JHPGT3]

JHP,

Can I do a test day on Friday with no instruction at Streets? I have 1 DE signed off and ready for TT's in '05 and 10 or so AX's, I don't have an '06 competion permit.
I'd love to come up early Friday morning and check the track out.

Rick,
"Friday test/tune" is something that Willow Springs allows most Fridays, on the big track, for people who buy an annual membership, and for experienced drivers, in race prepared cars (that's a mouthful, huh? ) You need to call the Willow Springs admin office for more info.
Last year, another group had the SOW track rented for the Friday of our PCA event and let me run with them to heat cycle some tires. If they've rented the track again this year, I'm sure they'd be happy to have you join them --it was a pretty informal group that wouldn't require much track time. Call the Willow admin office and ask who has the track rented for that date and then follow up with them.

[JHPGT3]

Look what all this positive thinking has done for us!!!!
The forecast changed from 60% chance of rain to "0%".

[Rsylvestri]

Thanks John,

May the sun be with you

[jrgordonsenior]

Look what all this positive thinking has done for us!!!!
The forecast changed from 60% chance of rain to "0%".

Ahh they're just guessing... But just in case John, keep on doing that rain dance out in front of your house. I'm sure your neighbors are amused....

[JHPGT3]

Look what all this positive thinking has done for us!!!!
The forecast changed from 60% chance of rain to "0%".

Ahh they're just guessing... But just in case John, keep on doing that rain dance out in front of your house. I'm sure your neighbors are amused....

I think it's the loin cloth they like best.

[Dan Chambers]

Rsylvestri wrote:
JHP,

Can I do a test day on Friday with no instruction at Streets? I have 1 DE signed off and ready for TT's in '05 and 10 or so AX's, I don't have an '06 competion permit.
I'd love to come up early Friday morning and check the track out.


Rick,
"Friday test/tune" is something that Willow Springs allows most Fridays, on the big track, for people who buy an annual membership, and for experienced drivers, in race prepared cars (that's a mouthful, huh? ) You need to call the Willow Springs admin office for more info.
Last year, another group had the SOW track rented for the Friday of our PCA event and let me run with them to heat cycle some tires. If they've rented the track again this year, I'm sure they'd be happy to have you join them --it was a pretty informal group that wouldn't require much track time. Call the Willow admin office and ask who has the track rented for that date and then follow up with them.

Rick:

I am neither the TT safety Chair, or the Willow Admin. officer, but I would strongly advise finding a qualified Instructor to ride with you on Friday for your first time out at Willow; especially the big track or "Big Willow" as it's sometimes called.

That track has some really fast sections; some with surprise "gotcha's" at the end - like turn 8/9 - that could put you in some real hazardous situations based on your limited axperience at big tracks. As the "Fasted Track in the West" it will let you find the limits of your car, but you better be ready to handle it.....

Also, remember: you're not driving "Streets" on Friday, you'll be on "Big Willow." these are two very different tracks.

I'm not saying don't do it. I'm saying, get someone to help you through that track. Someone with a strong knowledge of both the track, and how your Porsche will behave on that track will make it a fun day, vs. a scary day. Be safe. Be smart. Know your limitations. Seek advice.

My 2 cents.

[jrgordonsenior]

Race Prepared Cars Only= Roll cage, extingusher or suppression system, race seat and 5-6 point harness, etc. There are no corner workers hense the strict safety requirements.

[Richard Plotkin]

It went from 60% chance of rain to NO rain. Damn, you guys are good......

[MikeD]

Jrgordonsenior is right. Car must be race prepared. Plus I believe all drivers at the test and tune have to be race licensed with a sanctioning body (i.e. PCA, POC, NASA, SCCA, Alfa Club, etc). Test and tune is open passing, no safety crews, no corner workers.

If you only have 1 DE day under your belt I would highly recommend NOT doing the test and tune, even if the track will let you.