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Evening,

Anyone doing TNIA at VIR next Thursday?

[Stephen12ZL1]

I would if it wasn't on a Thursday

[foshjowler]

I like the idea behind TNIA, but everything I've heard about it is that it is pretty sketchy, especially in the lower groups.

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Originally Posted by foshjowler

I like the idea behind TNIA, but everything I've heard about it is that it is pretty sketchy, especially in the lower groups.

Sketchy? Not sure what you mean! Novice group can be a little tight, because their are some, that literally it is the first time on a track and they miss the point bys, speed is not what it should be, missing apexs, etc, etc. That is all to be expected in the Novice group!
The Intermediate and Advanced groups I don't see that problem, unless a Novice jumps up before he/she is ready. But the track folks keep a watchful eye out for that.
They don't tolerate BS, they give everyone a fair break, but don't listen and they will boot you in a heartbeat. Seen several get bounced at tracks. But that is standard practice at every track event I have ever been to, regardless of who is running the show.

[jvandy50]

I had fun at the one i went to, but was in novice and 3 different folks had an off in the first session lol. The one guy that made me uncomfortable in traffic, gave him a point by, only for him to fly off track and break a wheel the very next lap. He made it a whole 3 laps before his day was done.

I’ll go back, but I’ll buy insurance this next time.

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Originally Posted by jvandy50

I had fun at the one i went to, but was in novice and 3 different folks had an off in the first session lol. The one guy that made me uncomfortable in traffic, gave him a point by, only for him to fly off track and break a wheel the very next lap. He made it a whole 3 laps before his day was done.

I’ll go back, but I’ll buy insurance this next time.

Unfortunately you will run into one of those types every now and again. Think they are in a competitive race and want to be the next great race car driver. What happens usually is what you described.

[jvandy50]

Originally Posted by PROMETHEUS

Unfortunately you will run into one of those types every now and again. Think they are in a competitive race and want to be the next great race car driver. What happens usually is what you described.

You’re right, i honestly figure had he lasted any longer with an intact car, he’d caught a black flag.

[MatthewAMEL]

I'll be there! Making the drive up from Orlando to get one of the tracks on my Bucket list.


As for TNIA being sketchy...I have been running them since the first year. PBIR, Daytona, Sebring, FIRM, and only had one issue with a FocusRS driver who just flat-out ignored the passing zones. TNIA officials pulled him off-track and he was not allowed to run the last session.

[foshjowler]

I've heard of corner workers on their phones and people having offs not get called in. That's enough for me to stay away.

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Originally Posted by MatthewAMEL

I'll be there! Making the drive up from Orlando to get one of the tracks on my Bucket list.


As for TNIA being sketchy...I have been running them since the first year. PBIR, Daytona, Sebring, FIRM, and only had one issue with a FocusRS driver who just flat-out ignored the passing zones. TNIA officials pulled him off-track and he was not allowed to run the last session.

See you there. Shadow Grey with a Red Vinyl Hood and dual racing stripes. Cant miss me!
It is one of the greatest tracks in the US....IMHO!

[Bow Tie Fanatic]

Originally Posted by PROMETHEUS

See you there. Shadow Grey with a Red Vinyl Hood and dual racing stripes. Cant miss me!
It is one of the greatest tracks in the US....IMHO!

Amen to one of the greatest tracks in the US. Does your car have a PDR? If it does can you post the videos after the event?

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Originally Posted by Bow Tie Fanatic

Amen to one of the greatest tracks in the US. Does your car have a PDR? If it does can you post the videos after the event?

Sure