2019 Sevens HPDE - Save the Date for June 28-30, 2019

[yellowss7]

Cheap Shot Tom. :toetap05: But only 260 hp? and you think that will keep up with Orange's 310? Wake up you are dreaming. :seeya:

 

 

Can't wait to see it. I bet Maureen ends up driving it as much as Steve. And She is a lot faster than me. Steve is just a crazy motorcycle nut. :smilielol5:

 

 

Looking forward to seeing you guys again. We haven't heard from the other Se7ener that you shipped a car to last year in NJ. Is he going to join us this year?

 

Tom

[Merlin]

Tom C has done a great job on the build, been a lot of fun working with him on the car. Looking forward to playing on track with you guys. Be gentle, I am getting old. Will take a bit of adjustment coming from bikes. Also have been warned by Maureen that if I am faster than her she may need to trade in the Exige for more horsepower. Could get to be an expensive arms race.

[yellowss7]

Welcome to the Asylum Steve! :seeya: New ride looks great. We will have some fun this year. just watch out for Simon, he spins a lot. :smilielol5:

 

Tom

[Tbox56]

All in jest Tom, I guess I am sticking my foot in my (or maybe Steve's) mouth. Looking forward to another great event this year. Thanks to you and Mike for all your work making this the premier event it is.

[Neiljhamilton]

Another one to add to the list....... I have persuaded an old racer friend of mine to come to the event (Marc E.). Old in the sense that we have been race buuies for a long time and he also happens to be old (like me). He will have the lightest 7 at the event. Not because it is a Superlight, but because he will be bringing a 1959 S1 with a 1500 cc Coventry Climax (all aluminium - even the main caps are ally!). I have personally raced this car at a number of events, including the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix. That is one of my all time favorite tracks and events. The race is run through Schenley Park. The circuit has everything, there are around 22 turns over the 2.3 mile circuit, elevation changes, crowns on the (what are public) roads, negative camber corners and even hay bails protecting the street signs and traffic light posts! Where else will you see that in this day and age? It is like the Monaco of the U.S to me! Anyway a very nice fast early 7 to add to the variety of cars at the event.

[Croc]

Yeah! I want to see an S1 out there. Probably keep us all honest!!!!

 

The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix is an epic event. I went there once to consider whether I should put my mustang out. The Coatesville event is another epic one that I would love to attend.

[yellowss7]

1) Croc

2) YellowSS7

3)Vovchandr

4)Jcerier

5)Wemtd

6)Fast G

7)Chris S

8)Kitcat

9) Dan F

10) Scott L

11) Jeff H

12) Seb

13) Roman

14) John B

15) Tom C

16) Blackhole (Jay)

17) Neil H

18) Dave H.

19) Simon450

20) Steve M

21) Marc E

 

Still plenty of room for more to join in on the fun.

[Kitcat]

NeilJ:

I am looking forward to seeing the S1! I just watched a video of a red S1 racing at the Schenley Park event in 2013. It was surprisingly fast, esp on those skinny tires and dubious drum brakes. And the event seemed a lot more like serious racing than parade laps by gentleman racers!

[Neiljhamilton]

  Kitcat said:

NeilJ:

I am looking forward to seeing the S1! I just watched a video of a red S1 racing at the Schenley Park event in 2013. It was surprisingly fast, esp on those skinny tires and dubious drum brakes. And the event seemed a lot more like serious racing than parade laps by gentleman racers!

 

 

The Pittsburgh Vintage GP event is most definitely a race, not parade laps. I was running at 10/10 th's the entire time. I also ran a 1959 Moorland Formula Junior one year (1 of only 1 ever built, but this went on to become the very successful Gemini Formula Junior). I was nose to tail with a Gemini the entire race and the lead changed hands 5 times between us. Hopefully the 200,000 crowd were suitably entertained!

[panamericano]

Ah yes. The front engine juniors are so under appreciated. Seems everyone wants a lot of power. (Don't get me started) The juniors are beautiful, like a 3/4 Formula One from the fifties. Sounds like you had good fun.

[John B]

Croc - Did I read correctly, this year we need 6 point harnesses and arm restraints?

- And four pistons with no holes in them

[Kitcat]

A 5 point system is ok. I think they want a so-called "anchor belt". Remember, you will also need a current-issue helmet as well. I think 2017 and later, but Croc can correct me on that. Helmets are for sale at the track's amazingly well stocked, well run "general store", as is virtually anything else you need to race, (arm restraints?), oil, Go-Pro, drivers suit etc., etc. Not cheap, but at least available.

[Vovchandr]

  Kitcat said:

A 5 point system is ok. I think they want a so-called "anchor belt". Remember, you will also need a current-issue helmet as well. I think 2017 and later, but Croc can correct me on that. Helmets are for sale at the track's amazingly well stocked, well run "general store", as is virtually anything else you need to race, (arm restraints?), oil, Go-Pro, drivers suit etc., etc. Not cheap, but at least available.

 

Are motorcycle helmets that are in date ok to use?

[Croc]

To answer the questions:

 

1) 5 or 6 point belts. Must be in date 5 years FIA or 2 years SFI. Yes to arm restraints - refer to final event instructions for the tech detail

2) Helmet specs are described in the final event instructions - refer link below

 

 

Refer to the final event instructions here

http://www.usa7s.net/vb/showthread.php?12285-Sevens-Event-NJMP-Drivers-Club-June-28-30-2019-Final-Event-Details

[Kitcat]

Vov: Short answer is "no" to motorcycle helmets as they lack the fire proofing required of car racing helmets.

[yellowss7]

The NJMP store does have some rental helmets available at a pretty reasonable rate. But reserve one early to ensure they have your size.

 

Tom

[yellowss7]

I do have an extra set of arm restraints that i would be happy to lend to someone as long as I get them back.

[wemtd]

Is there a window in which the advance mechanic's inspection must occur before the event?

ie: within X-weeks of the trackday, or anytime this spring?

[Croc]

No. but think of the advance inspection as an annual detailed comprehensive inspection that carries you through the year as supplemented by the daily tech inspection.

 

So you can get it now if it helps.

[BlueBDA]

My car has 4-point belts, but I know it has been on these tracks before, when sabbot owned it. Did the rules change? Are these sufficient? See image - is my terminology wrong?

 

http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=15231&stc=1

 

  Kitcat said:

A 5 point system is ok. I think they want a so-called "anchor belt". Remember, you will also need a current-issue helmet as well. I think 2017 and later, but Croc can correct me on that. Helmets are for sale at the track's amazingly well stocked, well run "general store", as is virtually anything else you need to race, (arm restraints?), oil, Go-Pro, drivers suit etc., etc. Not cheap, but at least available.

 

 

Refer to the final event instructions here

http://www.usa7s.net/vb/showthread.php?12285-Sevens-Event-NJMP-Drivers-Club-June-28-30-2019-Final-Event-Details