I like this. I’ve only been on one track ever, and the REALLY fast cars made it not fun. Particularly when they caused me to slow down and allow them to pass, which was nearly every lap. I couldn’t even make an entire, no-slow-down lap.
Since the program’s launch a few years ago, the SCCA Track Night in America driven by Tire Rack has been clear on paper regarding vehicle eligibility: no race cars. These weeknight track events are aimed at newcomers and others seeking a more low-key experience, so the rule exists to keep the vibe comfortable. In practice, though, competition cars occasionally slip through, and even the SCCA admits that car eligibility is a bit of a gray area.
Until now. The SCCA just clarified its eligibility requirements, with a few specifically mentioning competition cars:
“A vehicle that has been retired from racing and is now a street car or dedicated track car and would otherwise meet the requirements for Track Night may be granted a waiver.
“A race car that would otherwise meet the requirements for Track Night may be granted a waiver only if it is being used to introduce a new participant to track driving. (Example: ‘I want to get my son/daughter/spouse/crew guy on track.’) Drivers with racing licenses are strictly forbidden from operating race cars at Track Night for the purpose of testing/shaking down or other competition-related functions.
“Should a waiver vehicle have any mechanical issues during an event, that vehicle will not be allowed back on track.” The official requirements, plus all other information regarding this program, can be found online.
I like this. I’ve only been on one track ever, and the REALLY fast cars made it not fun. Particularly when they caused me to slow down and allow them to pass, which was nearly every lap. I couldn’t even make an entire, no-slow-down lap.
Trackmouse said:I like this. I’ve only been on one track ever, and the REALLY fast cars made it not fun. Particularly when they caused me to slow down and allow them to pass, which was nearly every lap. I couldn’t even make an entire, no-slow-down lap.
Are you sure it was the race cars that were really fast? Or was it their drivers who were really fast. Pleanty of newer cars are faster, right off the dealer floor, than a great many classes of "real" race cars.
WildScotsRacing said: Pleanty of newer cars are faster, right off the dealer floor, than a great many classes of "real" race cars.
Yes, and it seems like all of them are in your run group at a trackday.
But were you going flat out?
It was both, but there were a ton of vehicles in the “tube frame” category. And I’ll admit, I’m a mid pack driver.
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