Considering DE, Questions

[Bill Lehman]

I recently bought a Cayman and am considering  DE.  I understand the requirement for a tech inspection before each event.  Is there a time limit between the inspection and the event?  Looking at the 2008 calendar, I see an event listed over several days, for example, Pocono May 16,17,18.  Is each day an "event" or do you run all days?  Although it has been many years since I was on the track, I held an SCCA National license for several years and have raced at Summit Point, Watkins Glen, and Pocono (not in a configuration currently used for DE).  Is this kind of prior experience considered when assigned to an initial run group or does everybody start out in Green?  Thanks for your help.