SAFE @ Sebring

[xatracing]

still some open spots for this weekend:

SAFE Motorsports - More track for less money! Sebring - Homestead - Moroso (http://safemotorsports.com/schedule.htm)

[KAILUAZ]

Now that looks like fun! So is this like the NASA HPDE? Thanks.

[D-Roll]

I'd love to run Sebring!

[snookwheel]

I read the requirements and FAQs and did not find any requirements for convertibles to have a roll bar. It it OK to run a convertible without a roll bar in this event?

[burgy240]

Not sure, but the Ferrari 360 spider runs down there all the time.....of course I believe that he has the dual roll bars behind each seat.

[snookwheel]

Argggggg.... just got remined the 22nd is wife BD. Spending the day at a track probably won't work out.:mad:

[Native]

You don't need a rollbar.
The event is on the 19th - that gives you 3 days to make it up to her.
I'm not sure if they do on-site registration, though - might wanna send the rep an email. It may be too late, anyway.

I'll be there (behind the Ferrari...:roll: )

[Chuck 98 RT/10]

Still open spots available.

BTW I won't be there.

[treekiller]

Honey, a funny thing happened on my way home from the track event. I found, a track event.

sometimes everything falls into place. I ran the Rallycross saturday night and wanted to run the moroso time trial on sunday, but after I paid for a hotel room I found out it was canceled. I could have run a Autocross there but anymore $40 for 4 min of seat time is silly. (unless it's rallycross) so I hit the snooze and slept in.. Left Indiantown around noon, and I always drive to Moroso through the town of Sebring it takes the same time, is less miles, and I despise interstates when I don't need to take them.

It was like 1:30 I pull up to the track to see who is running, BMW's Porsches, Vettes, seems like a typical club event, but smaller then many. I walk into the pits, but who is in front of me, our very own Loren and Native.

Shoot I got to stick around for this, I was able to get a partial day registration and run the event. I got to lay down some laps. 2:51's considering how hot the track was today I'm pretty happy with. although there is more... got 20 or so laps total in in a couple hours and was on the road by 4:15 all in all a good event

safe is a laid back group, everybody passed and got passed with respect I had one of my favorite 4 off in 4. I'm getting so used to that I should just adjust my line through the grass there. (there is a joke there somewhere about grass' coefficent of friction)

[Chuck 98 RT/10]

safe is a laid back group, everybody passed and got passed with respect I had one of my favorite 4 off in 4. I'm getting so used to that I should just adjust my line through the grass there. (there is a joke there somewhere about grass' coefficent of friction)

LOL

I have issues with the kitty litter at Homestead.

[Loren]

Definitely a good time. Enjoyed running with SAFE and flogging Native's car. (thanks, Steve!)

This club seemed to have a much more casual "flavor" than most of the other club's I've run with (Chin, PBOC, NASA). With very few exceptions, the drivers were all very courteous all of the time. Even the guys in super-fast cars weren't overly pushy and passed with courtesy. Amazingly, I even had a point-by from a C6 Corvette with no drama whatsoever... anybody who's ever driven a slow car fairly quickly on a track with novice Vette drivers knows how rare THAT is! (they typically refuse to acknowledge your presence... Miatas in the rearview of a Corvette don't exist)

A good day at the track, for sure.

[Native]

Was my first "real" track day (did a school once), and it was just awesome. I got great help from Loren with prep and driving (thank you!), and while it may not have been great for SAFE, the turnout was low so I had very little traffic to deal with. Treekiller's surprise appearance was cool, and so was trying to hang with him once he passed me :cool: .

It was a great intro to track racing, and I would definitely run with SAFE again.

[Loren]

There was no hanging with Jeff for us, unfortunately. He was clicking off consistent 2:52's and the absolute best I could do was 2:57 in the Miata. It just wasn't happenin'!

Next SAFE event at Sebring is September 22. Anybody wanna let me whore a ride with them? :) Neither of my cars are track worthy at present.

[FDfranklin]

Could someone explain this to me? If ive never been on a track before, or have any track experience, do i just pay the 250$ show up and im good to go? I just understand the situation so if someone could explain it, id appreciate it! Thx-Eric

[Chuck 98 RT/10]

Could someone explain this to me? If ive never been on a track before, or have any track experience, do i just pay the 250$ show up and im good to go? I just understand the situation so if someone could explain it, id appreciate it! Thx-Eric

If you have no experience then you need to drive/ride with a sponsor until both you and the sponsor feel comfortable with you going solo.

If you don't try to show how fast you are then usually you are going solo by the afternoon.

If you pretend to be Michael Schumacher you'll be sent home.

[Chuck 98 RT/10]

Next SAFE event at Sebring is September 22. Anybody wanna let me whore a ride with them? :) Neither of my cars are track worthy at present.

If I make it you are welcome to ride with me.

[treekiller]

I don't think you understand He wants to share your ride. Worst thing is he usually drives faster then the car owner. Loren, you know your allways welcome if I go to an event. but from now on its as an instructor. I'm getting too poor to pay for track time.

[Chuck 98 RT/10]

LOL Oh I see. Famous last words from non-Viper owners "What happened to the ABS?"

[Loren]

You won't hear that from me (like you'd let me behind the wheel of that monster, anyway). I've never driven an ABS-equipped car on a track, so that wouldn't be a problem. But, the fastest thing I've driven on track is Jeff's Sentra! What you'd hear from me is... "I've never gone this fast before, is the middle of the straight early enough to start braking???"

If I'm there, I wouldn't mind taking a ride in the Viper, though... even if you won't let me drive it. :)

Jeff, I pretty much played "instructor" with Steve last weekend. (he even bought a helmet intercom set so we could talk) It was fun, I'll have to see about getting into that instructor gig with you.

[RoadRacer]

I am going to try and make this event.

[Loren]

So, then I said to myself... "self, what would it take to make that beater Miata trackable?"

Anybody care if the front of the car is a little banged up? I bought it that way, it's fully functional, just a little ugly. Okay, a lot ugly. But I ain't fixin' it.

Otherwise, all I need is:
1. a set of tires (14" Azenis are delightfully cheap)
2. a set of brake pads
3. remove the noisy power steering pump and go manual

The Beater Miata... ugly and slow, but effective.

[Native]

FDfranklin, if you've never been on a track before, you definitely want to get some instruction. I've done a one-day track school, an Evo school, and been autocrossing for close to 3 years, and if not for Loren's instruction likely would've killed the car, me, him, or any combination of the parts. Don't just head on out there - get a coach.

Loren, I can't go in Sept, but my brake pads can if they'll fit (I don't recall what year the beater is...).

[treekiller]

So, then I said to myself... "self, what would it take to make that beater Miata trackable?"

Otherwise, all I need is:
1. a set of tires (14" Azenis are delightfully cheap)
2. a set of brake pads
3. remove the noisy power steering pump and go manual


you forgot:
4. pickup truck and tow rig to bring beater home after 200,000 mile engine decides it prefers to live the rest of it's short existence imitating a flaming ball

Jeff

My exhaust is just loud enough so they can't hear me scream.

[RX007CYM]

I am still dissapointed that my car was not ready for this event. I am going to be at Sebring on the 22nd. My best friend will be out in his Zo6 (C5).

I knew there was going to be a small number in attendence! Oh well.

Chuck, will you be making the 22nd? You must be to busy with the ladies as you have now missed 2 events!

~James

[burgy240]

^ I just haven't had time to prep his car, thats all:lol:

Seriously, He needs to get back on the track again.

Loren-get that beast ready and have fun.

[FDfranklin]

I am still dissapointed that my car was not ready for this event. I am going to be at Sebring on the 22nd. My best friend will be out in his Zo6 (C5).

I knew there was going to be a small number in attendence! Oh well.

Chuck, will you be making the 22nd? You must be to busy with the ladies as you have now missed 2 events!

~James


You should take me for a ride :~

[RX007CYM]

^^ Sure man, come out to Sebring 09/22 with a Snell2000 helmet or newer, pay $30 (Ride along fee the club charges) and be prepared for the ride of your life (even though I am slow :lol:). Hit me up on a PM if you think you might make it.

~James

[Chuck 98 RT/10]

^ I just haven't had time to prep his car, thats all:lol:

Seriously, He needs to get back on the track again.


September is looking possible.

[Presidential_Detail]

I have one track day and many laps on forza under my belt, can I get in?!? :lol:

But seriosuly, I would like to attend the Sept Sebring event. I know I most likely need an instuctor(basically just to help me get around the track fast). Once I sign up for the event, how do I go about getting an instructor? And Im assuming you pay more for one?