[mjk3888]

I'll be there too. White SS 1LE in the Advanced group. Should be fun to check off the bucket list but I too imagine it will be a one and done visit. Will certainly be cool to say I ran it since I attend the Rolex 24 every year.

[Snakebt6]

Ive gone to the 24hr race the last 2 years so itll be awesome to be on the same track that they ran on. I have a friend who is running in the Saturday event as well.

Ive never driven Daytona and am a bit nervous about the speeds so I went in the Novice group.

At the Firm ive only hit 115 or so and not much faster.

[Timbo-1LE]

Will see you guys there. Ran once with PDG before they bailed due to cost (per Henry)... Agree it is not very technical, but banking is a hoot. Per MatthewAML, a year ago commented, can you hold it open in turn 4 flatout, it will stick. My first time in 2017 I was like 80%, it is mental like driving in a bending tube...

Should be fun...

[mjk3888]

Originally Posted by Snakebt6

Ive gone to the 24hr race the last 2 years so itll be awesome to be on the same track that they ran on. I have a friend who is running in the Saturday event as well.

Ive never driven Daytona and am a bit nervous about the speeds so I went in the Novice group.

At the Firm ive only hit 115 or so and not much faster.

I ran my first event at the Charlotte Roval so I got a taste of the bankings. It was really fun but it did mess with my instincts to lift. I was able to run 1-2 flat at charlotte but I would coast down way too much in 3-4. I imagine Daytona will feel similar except not near as tight and should be easy full throttle all the way around. I'm most concerned about getting the right line braking into the infield. Looks like its really tricky to let the car brake relatively straight while still getting the entry right. Seems like you can lose a lot of laptime there if you really botch it, but its all in fun. Not a competition anyway.

[MatthewAMEL]

Originally Posted by mjk3888

I ran my first event at the Charlotte Roval so I got a taste of the bankings. It was really fun but it did mess with my instincts to lift. I was able to run 1-2 flat at charlotte but I would coast down way too much in 3-4. I imagine Daytona will feel similar except not near as tight and should be easy full throttle all the way around. I'm most concerned about getting the right line braking into the infield. Looks like its really tricky to let the car brake relatively straight while still getting the entry right. Seems like you can lose a lot of laptime there if you really botch it, but its all in fun. Not a competition anyway.

Most 'excursions' at Daytona happen in Turn 1 and the Bus Stop.


You really have to take off the speed after crossing start/finish to get setup for Turn 1. At 170mph, it comes up faster than you are used to.


The Bus Stop is a blast...just use the sessions to slowly up your speed through it. You'll find the spot where it's comfortable.

[Buzzberd6]

I signed up to work this TNiA. I still have yet to hear from them (Jack Track?) about what work assignment they may want me to do but I will be taking the car out for at least one session (advanced) on track.
They're also doing something new this time with the track tour. Allowing people to drive or ride around the track at a leisurely pace behind a pace vehicle to give them some idea what being on the track is actually like.

[mjk3888]

I’m getting concerned about the weather forecast. I wonder if I should leave my daily all seasons on.

[Move_Over]

Originally Posted by mjk3888

I’m getting concerned about the weather forecast. I wonder if I should leave my daily all seasons on.

92% chance of rain right now, should be fun on slicks...

[mjk3888]

Will they call the cars off track if lightning is present? I know the refund policy is to transfer credit to another track event, but I would have to make that decision tomorrow or it'll be too late.

[Buzzberd6]

Originally Posted by mjk3888

Will they call the cars off track if lightning is present?

Without a doubt! They are more concerned about the corner workers safety with lightning in the area than cars getting track time.

[Move_Over]

Originally Posted by mjk3888

Will they call the cars off track if lightning is present? I know the refund policy is to transfer credit to another track event, but I would have to make that decision tomorrow or it'll be too late.

Mmm, i honestly don't know as I haven't run with SCCA much. Maybe MatthewAmel can answer that.

I honestly find rain driving to be really helpful in learning the car...maybe not your first (and only time) at a track but man you can learn a lot in the rain.

[mjk3888]

Originally Posted by Move_Over

Mmm, i honestly don't know as I haven't run with SCCA much. Maybe MatthewAmel can answer that.

I honestly find rain driving to be really helpful in learning the car...maybe not your first (and only time) at a track but man you can learn a lot in the rain.

I have no problem running it in the rain, just hope they don't short us track time because of weather and not get and credit back for shorted event.

[Buzzberd6]

I just looked at the weekend forecast and while the chance of rain for Friday is high at the moment, it also indicated that it should drop to about 20% in the evening. Normal Florida weather. I wouldn't sweat it. Besides, it's still three days away, the forecast could change dramatically by then.

[mjk3888]

Originally Posted by Buzzberd6

I just looked at the weekend forecast and while the chance of rain for Friday is high at the moment, it also indicated that it should drop to about 20% in the evening. Normal Florida weather. I wouldn't sweat it. Besides, it's still three days away, the forecast could change dramatically by then.

I just noticed that too. Living in Orlando a couple of years, I do remember how fast the weather could change and how even heavy rain could be gone in seconds with the sun out right after.