geeteebee

I will be doing the rd America race . i never was at the track before . Other than the T and T day are there any de's there beforehand .
also , it seems from the posted literature that the test and tune day on friday only has 3 30 minute runs . am i reading this right ?
thank you very much

Frank 993 C4S

If you are referring to the September PCA Club Race at RA, the Friday before "Test and Tune Day" will likely follow the standard PCA Club Racing practice schedule including practice starts and the "Fun Race". I believe there is a Chin Motorsports Event at RA at the end of this month.

Astroman

Friday is the DE test day. The race weekend is Sat-Mon.

Frank 993 C4S

Forgot about Labor Day - Duh!!

geeteebee

thank you
can anyone recommend a reasonable hotel nearby the track
thanks

LexVan

This late in the game, you may have to spend more $$ in either Kohler or Sheboygan. Both close to RA.

Tom W

If you watch the various youtube videos before you go and do the Friday T&T, you should have more than enough time to learn the track by the first race. I was a bit worried my first time too but found it to be a great, fun track that wasn't very technically difficult.

The Osthoff and Siebkin's are the two preferred places to stay, but are likely booked by now (wouldn't hurt to check thought).

LexVan

Geeteebee, I don't know what run group you are in (Green, Blue, or Red) but the schedule looks like this:

Friday Test & Tune:

9:00-10:00 (2 run groups)
11:00-12:00 (2 run groups)
2:00-3:00 (2 run groups)

Saturday Sprint Practices:

8:50 Green Sprint Practice
9:15 Blue
9:40 Red
11:05 Green
11:30 Blue
11:55 Red
1:20 Green
1:45 Blue
2:10 Red
3:25 Green Sprint Practice Starts & Fun Race
4:00 Blue Sprint Practice Starts & Fun Race
4:35 Red Sprint Practice Starts & Fun Race

Sunday:

8:00 Green Sprint Warm Up
8:20 Blue
8:40 Red

10:00 Green Sprint Race #1
10:45 Blue
11:30 Red

2:15 Green Sprint Race #2
3:00 Blue
3:45 Red

Monday:

8:30 Purple Enduro Warm Up
8:50 Yellow

9:35 Purple Enduro Qualifying
10:00 Yellow

10:50 Purple Enduro Race
1:30 Yellow


*I'll be working the false grid Saturday and Sunday. Let me know your car number so I can say hello.

**Some Pro Coaches are usually there for hire. May want to reach out to Rennlisters like Veloce Rapture, who have been there in the past.

Mike in Chi

From the Chicago Region Website/places to stay for TRAC:

http://pca-chicago.org/downloads/2015/TRAC2015.pdf

geeteebee

thank you
i was looking at the tentative schedule . it looks like there are just 3 half hour sessions for race test and tune . am i reading that right
thanks

MRW

I think you are. That's an hour and a half, not bad for a T&T day on a big race weekend. Should be adequate, given that you have three practices and fun races on Saturday. Would be happy to help with questions. You'll really enjoy this event.

dan212

Oops

Astroman

+1 Seems about right to me, too.

Astroman

This is my favorite race of the year.

But I'm not a fan of Enduro qualifying. It encourages buying a second (or for some people a third $$$$) set of new tires. Mercy...

geeteebee

thank you all very much. i have been watching the youtube videos and there a couple of very nice "tracknotes"
looking very forward to the race weekend