Racing this weekend - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

NevadaSTi · 2005-04-21, 12:42 PM

Hey guys,

I am the ultimate NOOB. If I come this weekend.

What Class would my 05 STi run in?
What can I expect to do?
Would I be racing against a clock?
Or apponents?
Helmut required?

I have many more questions, I just don't know what to ask. So, please fill me in as you see fit.

Nick Koan · 2005-04-21, 12:45 PM

Stock STI will run in A Stock - Street Tire (TAS) or you could run in E Street Prepared - Street Tire (TESP) or Street Touring Unlimited (STU). It all depends on what (if any) mods you have.

If you are stock, I believe it is still an advantage to run in TESP.

You will be racing against a clock, not other opponets.

A helmet is required, but they have some loaners available.

NevadaSTi · 2005-04-21, 01:03 PM

The only mod I have, if you can call it that, is a radar detector. LOL

Kevin M · 2005-04-21, 01:13 PM

Definitely run in TESP. It has a better multiplier than TAS even, despite allowing mods.

Expect to go, turn, and stop repeatedly in rapid succession.

Expect also to hit some cones and/or DNF once or twice. If you don't you aren't trying hard enough.

Dean · 2005-04-21, 01:38 PM

Actually, we should encourage all new people to run in the

"N" = Novice class that will be run once in the morning, and once in the afternoon.

Theoretically, here will be a novice chief worker to help them, and so forth...

Come out and have fun, don't worry about mods, class, etc...

dknv · 2005-04-21, 01:45 PM

I hope you'll come out and give it a try.

A helmet is nice to have (needs to be Snell-rated), but if you don't have your own there are loaners available.

Renoscca.com used to have a Newbie's guide linked somewhere, but I can't find it now. But, the following does have some useful information as well:

http://www.tirerack.com/features/solo2/handbook.htm

Assuming you may want to start out in our novice class, you can participate in the morning or the afternoon. If you run in the morning you should get there no later than 8-8:30, to register, unload your car & get it through the tech inspection, and have enough time to walk the course. For the afternoon session, get there by 11-11:30.

You will drive in one run group, and be a course worker in the opposite run group. (You'll be shown the ropes on what to do as a course worker.)

Once you're serious about competing for season points - there is a scheduled time you need to be there for the car class you are in. For example, this Saturday all street tire class cars run in the afternoon; and on Sunday they run in the morning.

Kevin M · 2005-04-21, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean

Actually, we should encourage all new people to run in the

"N" = Novice class that will be run once in the morning, and once in the afternoon.

Theoretically, here will be a novice chief worker to help them, and so forth...

Come out and have fun, don't worry about mods, class, etc...

Crap, I totally forgot about that... and I was part of the discussion about it at the march meeting.

Chris, Brian, and others who haven't runa season yet, you should all run in novice. you'll get more runs and mroe experience.

Kevin M · 2005-04-21, 01:48 PM

Here is the link Debbie was looking for. Hope it works.

MattR · 2005-04-21, 01:50 PM

Definately Run Novice!!!! You will get added seat time if you choose, as well as some guidance. Also, if you decide later you want to accumulate season points, the runs you made can carry over. WIN WIN

2005-04-21, 12:42 PM	#1
NevadaSTi EJ251 Real Name: Brian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Minden, Nv. Posts: 989 Car: 1994 Toyota 4Runner Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once	Racing this weekend Hey guys, I am the ultimate NOOB. If I come this weekend. What Class would my 05 STi run in? What can I expect to do? Would I be racing against a clock? Or apponents? Helmut required? I have many more questions, I just don't know what to ask. So, please fill me in as you see fit.

2005-04-21, 12:45 PM	#2
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Stock STI will run in A Stock - Street Tire (TAS) or you could run in E Street Prepared - Street Tire (TESP) or Street Touring Unlimited (STU). It all depends on what (if any) mods you have. If you are stock, I believe it is still an advantage to run in TESP. You will be racing against a clock, not other opponets. A helmet is required, but they have some loaners available. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2005-04-21, 01:13 PM	#4
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Definitely run in TESP. It has a better multiplier than TAS even, despite allowing mods. Expect to go, turn, and stop repeatedly in rapid succession. Expect also to hit some cones and/or DNF once or twice. If you don't you aren't trying hard enough. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2005-04-21, 01:38 PM	#5
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Actually, we should encourage all new people to run in the "N" = Novice class that will be run once in the morning, and once in the afternoon. Theoretically, here will be a novice chief worker to help them, and so forth... Come out and have fun, don't worry about mods, class, etc... __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2005-04-21, 01:48 PM	#8
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Here is the link Debbie was looking for. Hope it works. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2005-04-21, 01:03 PM	#3
NevadaSTi EJ251 Real Name: Brian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Minden, Nv. Posts: 989 Car: 1994 Toyota 4Runner Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once	The only mod I have, if you can call it that, is a radar detector. LOL

2005-04-21, 01:45 PM	#6
dknv EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: 39n53, 119w90 Posts: 2,698 Car: RX-8 Class: CS maybe	I hope you'll come out and give it a try. A helmet is nice to have (needs to be Snell-rated), but if you don't have your own there are loaners available. Renoscca.com used to have a Newbie's guide linked somewhere, but I can't find it now. But, the following does have some useful information as well: http://www.tirerack.com/features/solo2/handbook.htm Assuming you may want to start out in our novice class, you can participate in the morning or the afternoon. If you run in the morning you should get there no later than 8-8:30, to register, unload your car & get it through the tech inspection, and have enough time to walk the course. For the afternoon session, get there by 11-11:30. You will drive in one run group, and be a course worker in the opposite run group. (You'll be shown the ropes on what to do as a course worker.) Once you're serious about competing for season points - there is a scheduled time you need to be there for the car class you are in. For example, this Saturday all street tire class cars run in the afternoon; and on Sunday they run in the morning.

2005-04-21, 01:50 PM	#9
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Definately Run Novice!!!! You will get added seat time if you choose, as well as some guidance. Also, if you decide later you want to accumulate season points, the runs you made can carry over. WIN WIN __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

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