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Don’t fret the weather this far out. They have no clue.

Just about one week to go for the 7s at NJMP event. Hopefully everyone is just about ready. I went to the track today and corded my tires, after two runs. Well they were two seasons old so I can’t complain. Luckily it happened today. I have a spare set that I will take over tomorrow to get mounted. So at least I will be on fresh tires for the event . Excellent planning eh 😜 looking forward to a nice, fun event. see you next week. Tom

You could go out in the green group for a couple sessions to give it some easy laps then move up with the rest of us if you think it’s ready

Coming up on three weeks to go. Hopefully all of you have got your cars ready to go. Looking forward to seeing everyone. Tom

The general store on sight does carry rental helmets. I’d seriously check the cost of an instructor vs the insurance cost. The key is to stay within your comfort zone. In the novice group there is no passing and they gradually increase the pace in the sessions thru the day. You can just do one day if that works better for you. If you can’t swing it, then just come for the day and hang out in the pits. We might be able to figure out how to get you a ride on track. But you do know the 620 was made for the track right? Plus it’s way safer that driving on the street.

Might be cheaper to hire an instructor for a day or two.

I believe a 5 or 6 point harness is required. They do sell them at the track and there is a local mechanic that has helped us out with the occasional mechanical issue. There is ample parking in the paddock and we usually all park together. Just bring a folding chair. Croc and I have a couple of tents that we set up. Overnight parking at the track is pretty secure. We all leave our cars and trailers in the paddock overnight. Yes there is a novice group with classroom sessions before each on track run. It’s a great way to learn the track and progressively build up your confidence and speed. It’s a lead follow format with the instructor leading the pace car. Definitely the way to get out o the track is controlled environment. Tom

Lightning

I don’t recall Hans devices being required but watch this video and decide if it’s a good investment.

Jim we will miss you. Enjoy your trip. Hopefully you will have lots of free time with your retirement. Tom

Paul, tires should be less than 7 years old, obviously brake pads should be in good Nick , they do look but I don’t remember anyone pulling out a set of calipers to measure them. Helmets 2015 or newer. Hans dates are not checked as far as I know. They do check the dates on the harnesses so they must be current. They look for leaks, they look tires over and do have a check list that they follow and they will check that your brake lights work. Nothing that you shouldn’t have checked yourselves before going out on track.

We are now just 8 weeks away from our Sevens Gathering at NJMP. Hopefully everyone has made lodging reservations. And have the parts necessary to get their cars ready. I know one of our members needs a new Caterham six speed if anyone has a spare one lying around. This is a great opportunity to get your Seven on track with just Sevens, so no dodging 3300 pound vettes and porkers. It’s also a good opportunity if you are thinking about a Seven, to try on one or two to see how you fit. The social hours in the paddock and by the pool are fun too. So get your cars ready. See you soon. Tom

Double post

Looks like it got loose every time he lifted in a turn.

Another K series.👍. We can form our own club soon 😝. Welcome aboard.

I removed the standard headrest from my seat as it pushed my helmet and HANS device too far forward. Here is the Caterham parts I used to make the headrest.

Congrats John. Good luck.

Shaping up to be another fun event. Hopefully we will see a few of the recent VA owners make the trip up. It is really a fun event with lots of sevens on track together and the dinners are just as fun. And hopefully we will get to see the ultimate Caterham make its debut appearance. CATKONG!!!

The silver one is Croc’ CSR and the Orange one is my cosworth SV. With 309NA and paddle shifter it will easily match your little 620R. 😜. We did have a 620R at one of the events. Came in from Chicago.

“There is no try only do”

That is correct. My wife’s cousin had a Tesla Plaid for all of three days, when he smelled smoke, exited the car and it burned for three hours with 25,000 gallons of water being poured on it.

That was before we got our own run group. Still a lot of fun. That was Lightning which we will be on at this year’s gathering. Maybe Croc will do another film. After all they did do a remake of the Italian job. 😜

Maybe on a drag strip

Don’t know about other tracks but NJMP will not let electric or hybrid vehicles on track.