Open Test and Tune Winter Days at Pacific Raceways

Nikon FM · 10-03-2011, 06:23 PM

This is an email I received. It appears that experience level will be asked about but looks to be open track for anyone interested.

$100 is like a crazy low price if the weather is okay.

Hi All,

Here is the revised, final .doc for the Fall/Winter PRI event. Note the highlighted info in yellow. Call the Track for registration.

Thanks,

2011 Pacific Raceways Open Road Course Test & Tune

RAIN OR SHINE

Driver Gold Card $450.00 (The total amount covers all 8 races)

Must Pre-Reg by first event to take advantage of the Driver Gold Card

Day of Registration $100.00

Spectators FREE

To Register for TNT Please Call 253-639-5927

TNT SCHEDULE

October 23rd Sunday

October 30th Sunday

November 6th Sunday

November 12th Saturday

November 19th Saturday

December 3rd Saturday

December 10th Saturday

December 17th Saturday

Ra

Daily Schedule Times

Gates Open 7:30am

Registration 8:00am-3:00pm

Technical Inspection 8:00am-3:00pm

Mandatory Driver’s Meeting 8:30am

Track Open 9:00am

Track Closed 4:30pm

TNT Groups:

Levels: Novice, Intermediate- Advanced, and Pro Race Groups

Pro Groups will be separated into two fields, open wheel

and closed wheel.

Tech Inspection:

All cars must conform to the following:

Battery tied down and secure
Fluid reservoirs secured and capped
Tires in satisfactory condition (no visible patches, blisters, etc.)
No lug nuts may be missing. Wheels must be in satisfactory condition
Brake lights working
Convertible cars must have roll bar
Seatbelts in satisfactory condition
Brake fluid reservoir must be filled to the manufacturer’s specifications
Exhaust systems must be secured
Interior must be clear of all loose objects. Interior items must be secured or removed.
All vehicle safety determinations (go or no-go) and driver qualifications are subject to the decision of the PR Staff

Pro Group:

This group is specifically for race cars. All race cars must comply with the following:

Must comply with the applicable sanctioning body safety rules as in (PCA, NASA, SCCA, etc.)
For the Non Street Legal Group, the driver requirements should include-Must have, or have had, a sanctioning body competition license or sufficient advanced drivers group DE or Touring Club experience. Must have a fire retardant driving suit, gloves, qualified helmet, and leather or flame retardant shoes. Enclosed cars must have a window net and open car driver must wear arm restraints and full face shield helmet.
There will be an open wheel and closed wheel Pro Group Class.

Rules and Regulations:

Track Rules

Please remember this is not a race. If you are driving competitively or in violation of the rules below, you will be asked to leave the track and the facility with no refund. There are NO EXCEPTIONS.

Drivers will be grouped by experience
Each group session will last no longer than 20 minutes
Erratic drivers, regardless of experience, will be black flagged and may be ejected from the event
Instructor/official instructions must be obeyed at all times
If you run off track (4-wheels off) or spin, you must proceed directly into pit lane
Passengers, except instructors, are not permitted
Absolutely no racing will be tolerated

Flags

Definition of flag use

Standing = Held out stationary where drivers can easily see.

Waving = Displaying flag to drivers, drawing a figure eight in the air with the flag end of stick.

COMMAND FLAGS

Command flags tell the drivers they mustdo what the flag means.

YELLOW WAVING = when displayed as Waving - Great Danger, something on or partially on track surface. Slow down, prepare to stop. NO PASSING from flag until past emergency area.

YELLOW STANDING = Display Stationary. Meaning is Caution, NO PASSING, and get car under control. There is something near track that is hazardous.

BLACK FLAG WAVING = when displayed at all turn stations– means the session has been halted and all cars shall proceed directly to the pits.

FURLED BLACK FLAG or CLOSED BLACK FLAG, (Displayed at Starter Station Only), Displayed as a shaking stick pointed at certain driver usually accompanied by a number board. Driver is doing something that they aren’t allowed to do.

OPEN BLACK FLAG, Displayed Standing -when displayed at starter station to a specific car, that car is to proceed directly to the pits to talk with event control, can’t take another lap.

MECHANICAL BLACK = Displayed Standing at Starter Station to an individual car. Meaning is there is something mechanically wrong with your car. Proceed to pit at reduced speed.

RED WAVING = Standing or waving at All Turn Stations. This flag is used only when Control commands it. Meaning –there is EXTREME danger on the track. Slow down in a safe manner and pull to the side of the track near the next manned turn station and stop. Do not proceed until instructed by a turn official.

CHECKERED WAVING = Session has ended. Return to pits in a slow controlled manner.

INFORMATIONAL FLAGS

These flags make drivers aware of track conditions only.

BLUE FLAG (Blue with Diagonal Yellow Stripe)

This flag explains that someone faster is coming up the rear. This flag may be displayed standing or waving (rocked side to side) depending upon the speed with which one car is overtaking another. More movement indicates urgency.

SURFACE CONDITION FLAG (Yellow and Red stripes)

This is displayed as standing flag. Meaning is take care Oil or other slippery condition exists, or debris is present on racing surface.

WHITE FLAG (Solid White)

This flag is displayed standing. Meaning is Caution; you are approaching a slow moving racecar, ambulance or other emergency vehicle.

GREEN WAVING

The green flag indicates that the course is clear and the session has started.

Driver Requirements:

All drivers must show current, legal driver’s license
All drivers must explain their on-track experience
Snell SA or M, 2000 or newer rated helmets are required
Seat belts, long pants, short sleeved shirts, and closed toed shoes must be worn at all times

cossie1600 · 10-03-2011, 08:27 PM

rub it in, its 300 per day here...

Nikon FM · 10-04-2011, 08:36 AM

There is another track facility going in for next Spring in Shelton WA called "The Ridge Motorsports Park"

The Ridge Motorsports Park – August 2011 Sneak Peek

I think the competition has motivated some Winter running at PR?

Wow…….so much opportunity to track

10-03-2011, 06:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nikon FM Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Snoqualmie WA Posts: 973 Drives: 03 996TT Porsche Rep Power: 606	Open Test and Tune Winter Days at Pacific Raceways This is an email I received. It appears that experience level will be asked about but looks to be open track for anyone interested. $100 is like a crazy low price if the weather is okay. Hi All, Here is the revised, final .doc for the Fall/Winter PRI event. Note the highlighted info in yellow. Call the Track for registration. Thanks, 2011 Pacific Raceways Open Road Course Test & Tune RAIN OR SHINE Driver Gold Card $450.00 (The total amount covers all 8 races) Must Pre-Reg by first event to take advantage of the Driver Gold Card Day of Registration $100.00 Spectators FREE To Register for TNT Please Call 253-639-5927 TNT SCHEDULE October 23rd Sunday October 30th Sunday November 6th Sunday November 12th Saturday November 19th Saturday December 3rd Saturday December 10th Saturday December 17th Saturday Ra Daily Schedule Times Gates Open 7:30am Registration 8:00am-3:00pm Technical Inspection 8:00am-3:00pm Mandatory Driver’s Meeting 8:30am Track Open 9:00am Track Closed 4:30pm TNT Groups: Levels: Novice, Intermediate- Advanced, and Pro Race Groups Pro Groups will be separated into two fields, open wheel and closed wheel. Tech Inspection: All cars must conform to the following: Battery tied down and secure Fluid reservoirs secured and capped Tires in satisfactory condition (no visible patches, blisters, etc.) No lug nuts may be missing. Wheels must be in satisfactory condition Brake lights working Convertible cars must have roll bar Seatbelts in satisfactory condition Brake fluid reservoir must be filled to the manufacturer’s specifications Exhaust systems must be secured Interior must be clear of all loose objects. Interior items must be secured or removed. All vehicle safety determinations (go or no-go) and driver qualifications are subject to the decision of the PR Staff Pro Group: This group is specifically for race cars. All race cars must comply with the following: Must comply with the applicable sanctioning body safety rules as in (PCA, NASA, SCCA, etc.) For the Non Street Legal Group, the driver requirements should include-Must have, or have had, a sanctioning body competition license or sufficient advanced drivers group DE or Touring Club experience. Must have a fire retardant driving suit, gloves, qualified helmet, and leather or flame retardant shoes. Enclosed cars must have a window net and open car driver must wear arm restraints and full face shield helmet. There will be an open wheel and closed wheel Pro Group Class. Rules and Regulations: Track Rules Please remember this is not a race. If you are driving competitively or in violation of the rules below, you will be asked to leave the track and the facility with no refund. There are NO EXCEPTIONS. Drivers will be grouped by experience Each group session will last no longer than 20 minutes Erratic drivers, regardless of experience, will be black flagged and may be ejected from the event Instructor/official instructions must be obeyed at all times If you run off track (4-wheels off) or spin, you must proceed directly into pit lane Passengers, except instructors, are not permitted Absolutely no racing will be tolerated Flags Definition of flag use Standing = Held out stationary where drivers can easily see. Waving = Displaying flag to drivers, drawing a figure eight in the air with the flag end of stick. COMMAND FLAGS Command flags tell the drivers they mustdo what the flag means. YELLOW WAVING = when displayed as Waving - Great Danger, something on or partially on track surface. Slow down, prepare to stop. NO PASSING from flag until past emergency area. YELLOW STANDING = Display Stationary. Meaning is Caution, NO PASSING, and get car under control. There is something near track that is hazardous. BLACK FLAG WAVING = when displayed at all turn stations– means the session has been halted and all cars shall proceed directly to the pits. FURLED BLACK FLAG or CLOSED BLACK FLAG, (Displayed at Starter Station Only), Displayed as a shaking stick pointed at certain driver usually accompanied by a number board. Driver is doing something that they aren’t allowed to do. OPEN BLACK FLAG, Displayed Standing -when displayed at starter station to a specific car, that car is to proceed directly to the pits to talk with event control, can’t take another lap. MECHANICAL BLACK = Displayed Standing at Starter Station to an individual car. Meaning is there is something mechanically wrong with your car. Proceed to pit at reduced speed. RED WAVING = Standing or waving at All Turn Stations. This flag is used only when Control commands it. Meaning –there is EXTREME danger on the track. Slow down in a safe manner and pull to the side of the track near the next manned turn station and stop. Do not proceed until instructed by a turn official. CHECKERED WAVING = Session has ended. Return to pits in a slow controlled manner. INFORMATIONAL FLAGS These flags make drivers aware of track conditions only. BLUE FLAG (Blue with Diagonal Yellow Stripe) This flag explains that someone faster is coming up the rear. This flag may be displayed standing or waving (rocked side to side) depending upon the speed with which one car is overtaking another. More movement indicates urgency. SURFACE CONDITION FLAG (Yellow and Red stripes) This is displayed as standing flag. Meaning is take care Oil or other slippery condition exists, or debris is present on racing surface. WHITE FLAG (Solid White) This flag is displayed standing. Meaning is Caution; you are approaching a slow moving racecar, ambulance or other emergency vehicle. GREEN WAVING The green flag indicates that the course is clear and the session has started. Driver Requirements: All drivers must show current, legal driver’s license All drivers must explain their on-track experience Snell SA or M, 2000 or newer rated helmets are required Seat belts, long pants, short sleeved shirts, and closed toed shoes must be worn at all times __________________ Buddy Revell: "One man's sooner is another man's later" Last edited by Nikon FM; 10-03-2011 at 06:26 PM.

10-04-2011, 08:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
Nikon FM Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Snoqualmie WA Posts: 973 Drives: 03 996TT Porsche Rep Power: 606	There is another track facility going in for next Spring in Shelton WA called "The Ridge Motorsports Park" The Ridge Motorsports Park – August 2011 Sneak Peek I think the competition has motivated some Winter running at PR? Wow…….so much opportunity to track __________________ Buddy Revell: "One man's sooner is another man's later"

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