MIVE 8th Annual Drivers Day
Event Requirements
Registration closed September 2, 2010 11:59 PM at 2010-09-02T20:59:00-0700 Registration ends September 2, 2010 11:59 PM at 2010-09-02T20:59:00-0700 Registration opens August 23, 2010 12:00 AM at 2010-08-22T21:00:00-0700 Registration runs from August 23, 2010 12:00 AM to September 2, 2010 11:59 PM
Tentative Schedule:
• Step 1: Check In / Registration - Opens at 7:00am / Ends at 8:20am
• Step 2: Tech Inspection – Opens at 7:00am / Ends at 8:20am
• Step 3: Mandatory Drivers Meeting at 8:20am
• Open session for B, C, D Groups – 8:50am
(Instructors will give ride-alongs to Novice group starting at 9:00am during the normal sessions)
• 5 20 minute sessions scheduled for each group starting at 9:00am
• Lunch Break from 11am until Noon
• Sessions will resume at Noon starting with the Novice group.
• Gingerman Raceway closes at 6:00pm
Equipment:
Your car can NOT be leaking any fluids of any kind. Nothing is to be loose, or falling off. Wheel lugs must be torqued. Brake lights must be working. You must have some type of seatbelt, harness’ preferably. You must wear a helmet (Snell 95 or newer not damaged). All loose objects that may fly around must be taken out of your car prior to tech inspection (including floor mats). Although it’s not mandatory, we strongly suggest you have your car inspected preferably by a technician (if you are not familiar with what to look for) 1 week before the event (Please see “refunds”). Basically, if you think something is questionable, you probably shouldn’t drive it on the track. Bring your tools, you’ll probably need them!
On-Track Etiquette And Safety:
NEVER enter the track until the flag worker at the end of the pit lane gives you the signal, and even then carefully check your mirrors and stay "off line" until you are up to track speed.
When leaving the track, make your last lap a "cool down" lap. Drive a little slower, giving the clutch and brakes a rest.
When you come in off the track, do not set the handbrake, since the brake rotors and pads will be quite hot. They will possibly fuse or warp if the handbrake is engaged. If the engine is hot, open the hood. Bleed your brakes if the pedal has become soft or mushy. You may pass only in the indicated passing zones. The Passee has the responsibility of signaling the pass. Slow down, and allow the Passor to get around you, so that you both can set up properly for the next corner. The
Passor has the responsibility of making a quick and effective pass.
Emergency Procedures:
What to do if you go "off track." Two wheels off, pit-in is SUGGESTED to inspect car and settle its human contents. Four wheels off, pit-in is MANDATORY for same reasons. If you go four wheels off, STAY IN THE CAR! If the car can still be driven, wait for a hole in traffic and move out, staying off-line all the way around and pit-in. DO NOT resume track speed, how do you know your car is safe? If the car cannot be driven, stay in the car until told to get out. If there is fire, get out immediately and move well away from the car and the track.
Best Practice:
After each run session and at the end of each day, look the car over carefully. Check the brake pads, and inspect your tires. Be sure there are no fluids leaking. Check the wheel bolt torques after they have cooled. Give yourself and your car a General Inspection for Safety! If brakes or fluids are too hot, seek help. If the brake pedal is mushy, think about bleeding the brakes. Make necessary repairs or adjustments now, while they're fresh in your mind.
NEVER, EVER compromise your equipment. If something can fail, it will, and at 90 mph on the straight or in heavy traffic on I-75 is not the time to test your "makeshift" repair. Have a car and person "debriefing" with your buddy before heading home.
Finally, keep the interest of everyone’s mutual safety in mind. If you have a question about something, ask. If there are no applicable rules, use your common sense. Safe performance driving requires a healthy dose of common sense.
Payments: Fill out the PDF form, and mail it in along with your Check or Money Order to the address listed in the registration packet.
