Considering DE, Questions

[Brian Minkin]

Bill Lehman wrote:

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.

Tech inspection should be performed within two weeks of the event. An event is generally all days listed. However we do have some events such as Jefferson Circuit on Sat & Sun followed by Summit on Monday and some drivers do come for Monday only. The Pocono event in May has advanced drivers only the 1st day and the second and third day are for all groups. RTR requires all drivers to start out in green unless you can furnish references from another clubs cheif instructor reqarding your experience and that experience should be current. If your instructor finds that you meet the criteria for advancement you will move up quickly.