[smo]

OK what are the two columns for fees in the PCA registration information?

For ex the HPDC on April 4 is $200/$0
The HPDE on April 11-12 is $260/$150
The HPDE on 9/4 at VIR is $375.00/$225.00

I looked in the FAQ but didn't see anything listed. I'm guessing its the fee for the event split in two.

[good hands]

The lower amount is if you are an instructor.

[smo]

That works.

[Dr K]

And some tracks are obviously more expensive than others...and worth it!

[Vicegrip]

But all us instructors are the same price...

[smo]

Alright what about tech inspection. I've done one DE with NASA but it was in my STI so its passed tech pretty easily.

The 944 is a different story. I know i need tires, there is no question there. I've also had mechanics tell me that the wheel bearings are going, the power steering leaks a bit, and the fuel like between the filter and the hardline should be replaced, the orings on the oil fill spout are leaking, etc. Would any of that keep me from passing tech for an HPDC?

The tires and fuel line seem like the biggest issues to me, even though the fuel line didn't look THAT bad when I checked it last weekend.

I need to size up the feasibility of me running in early April vs fixing all the little stuff I know about. I got the itch to get on the track, but the $200 bucks might be better put toward parts right now :-/

[BlackTalon]

Steve -- Tech requirements for HPDC are less then for DEs, as speeds are lower, there's less track time, etc. You basically have to pass a 'grid tech', as opposed to a full tech on a lift at a shop, plus a grid tech like you do for a DE.

Your tires will be inspected (although low tread isn't really an issue, unless belts are coming through), brake pads and rotors, brake lights, and they'll look around the engine compartment to check brake fluid level, make sure the battery isn't loose, and check for anything that looks out-of-sorts.

Fluid leaks are okay if minor (i.e., seepage). If there's a steady drip on the track though, you could be called in.

[smo]

No steady drips unless it sits there for a few days, then you'll see the P/S fluid. My tires are cracking and rotten so I know those will go. The brakes seem fine and at lower speeds should not be an issue.

I guess I either need to man up and send in my money or put the dream aside for a few months and fix the issues I got.

[BlackTalon]

Originally Posted by smo

No steady drips unless it sits there for a few days, then you'll see the P/S fluid. My tires are cracking and rotten so I know those will go. The brakes seem fine and at lower speeds should not be an issue.

Rotten/ cracked tires are a no-go, so you are right to replace them.

"Brakes seem fine"... for DEs, that means remaining pad thickness is no less then the thickness of the backing plate, and the fluid is not more then 3 months old at the time of the event (or 6 month max. if using ATE Gold/ Blue or any of the racing fluids). I'm not sure if the HPDC requirements are the same as for DEs, but even if they aren't it's a good idea to stay within these constraints. Pad replacement and brake bleeding are very easy.

[smo]

Yea a brake fluid swap is on my list for the 944 and the motorcycle. With a mighty vac it doesn't take long at all.

I have to check the pad thickness though.

I can always take the subaru but that defeats the point of having the 944.

I think I'll wait until after Valentines day to see if I'm still alive and can go to the track