blubarisax Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 (edited) The SCCA is having a Double Driving School at NJMP. Not that I plan on racing, I'm told the school is excellent. There is lots of driving time and the price is not nearly as much as Skip Barber and the like. As an added plus, it is over a weekend. I'm going to do it, so if anyone wants to join me just let me know. There are a few hoops to jump through like getting a Novice SCCA License, Physical Exam and transponder (I think you can rent them at NJMP). They suggest a pit crew as there is not much time between classroom sessions and track time (any volunteers are welcome). The whole track is dedicated to just two run groups, so lots of seat time. Karl http://www.sjr-scca.org/ The School The Jersey Racing Board's annual drivers school is scheduled on March 30 - April 1 on the New Jersey Motorsports Park Lightning Circuit. This year the format has been changed to a double school to offer more track time and more instruction. This two day event is intended to provide all of the experience necessary to fulfill the drivers school requirements. The Instruction will be provided by the New Jersey Drivers Academy, the same cadre of instructors who have been conducting the NJMP schools since its opening. Instruction will begin on Friday evening with a comprehensive classroom ground school. Saturday and Sunday will feature student / instructor drive arounds, on-track sessions and classroom debriefs. Both days will conclude with practice starts / races. Novice and Regional drivers are eligible Registration for the March Lion is now open on DLB ( http://www.dlbracing.com ), set the filter for South Jersey Region For additional school information, contact the JRB at JRB@njrrs.com For licensing information and assistance, contact Terry Hanushek ( THanushek@rcn.com ) The Track - New Jersey Motorsports Park - Lightning The 1.9 mile Northern Circuit is known as Lightning. This 10 corner circuit is technical and challenging featuring some of the most interesting and dramatic corners and elevation changes. The 20 acre paddock area has concession areas, timing towers and school and drivers meeting room facilities. A great track to learn race craft. Visit http://www.NJMP.com for more information about the track. Edited February 4, 2012 by blubarisax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 I thought SCCA did not accept sevens or open top convertibles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxologist Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 I'm pretty sure this is for the club racing licenses. W/ SCCA, rollbar and head placement are big deals. Please get in touch with whoever in charge of tech or scrutineering for this event to make sure you would actually have seat time in a 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blubarisax Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 This is an event that requires a "Novice" license. No track experience is necessary, but you do need to pay the $110 fee and submit a physical. I spoke at length with the lead tech inspector for SJ SCCA and he had no issues with the Caterham. I sent in photos of the roll bar and discussed the car with him. The one odd thing was that they don't allow regular windscreens without a roll cage. The Aeroscreen is fine. The Caterham is placed in their E Production class along with other modified street cars. Their regular drivers' education events (PDX) events are only open to street cars and the Hudson Valley region did not like Caterhams, but had agreed to let me in last year. This is the school that would meet the requirements to let you race in regional SCCA events. And it would be a real opportunity to put that very cool diffuser to the test. Here is more information: http://www.dlbracing.com/Clubs/download.filx?FileID=1455 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blubarisax Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 Here is a quote from the event document: 6. CAR ELIGIBILITY. The Drivers School is open to cars in all classes recognized for regional racing in the current GCR, cars prepared for SCCA professional racing and cars in supplemental regional classes such as Club Ford and GT Pinto. The school is also open to all cars conforming to Trials Level 4 regulations. All cars must conform to the minimum safety specifications as stated in the GCR. The vehicle logbook requirement will be waived for Trials cars. Vintage cars will also be eligible for the Drivers School if they meet the GCR specifications for safety and are capable of speeds equivalent to other cars in their group. The Chief Scrutineer and the Chief Steward have the right of final refusal on all vintage cars with respect to safety and speed potential. Full entry fee will be refunded for cars not meeting these requirements. 7. DRIVER ELIGIBILITY. The Drivers School will be open to all non-licensed drivers holding Novice Permits. In addition, a limited number of drivers with Regional Licenses will be accepted on a space available basis. No drivers with National Licenses are eligible. Each student driver must present a current SCCA membership card and a current Novice Permit or Regional License at registration. In an article about the various SCCA classes they put Sevens in a group of like cars (They never saw the Crocmobile). "In E production, you find things like 2002s, 2 Liter Alfa Spiders, Lotus Super Sevens, MGBs, and Jensen Healeys." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowss7 Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Karl, I believe this is the event that a buddy of mine took to get his scca racing licence. I watched and it was really wheel to wheel racing practice. Have fun:willy_nilly: Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 In an article about the various SCCA classes they put Sevens in a group of like cars (They never saw the Crocmobile). "In E production, you find things like 2002s, 2 Liter Alfa Spiders, Lotus Super Sevens, MGBs, and Jensen Healeys." So they put a Formula Atlantic powered Caterham in Category E??? The Alfa would rust by the first corner and the Jensen Healey would have electrical failure by the seventh. And if you do not blow away an original racing Lotus Super Seven from the mid-60s I will be most disappointed if you do not come first... Not that I am ramping up any pressure mind you.... :seeya: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blubarisax Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 Yes, this does get you novice SCCA racing license and you have to participate in two additional races to get upgraded to a regional license. They said that it ranged from experienced drivers to complete novices. I'll just let everyone pass me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blubarisax Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 So they put a Formula Atlantic powered Caterham in Category E??? The Alfa would rust by the first corner and the Jensen Healey would have electrical failure by the seventh. And if you do not blow away an original racing Lotus Super Seven from the mid-60s I will be most disappointed if you do not come first... Not that I am ramping up any pressure mind you.... :seeya: The E Production cars are highly modified. My goal is get lots of seat time and to come in dead last in every race! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1Steve Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 The E Production cars are highly modified. My goal is get lots of seat time and to come in dead last in every race! If I can get away, I will come down and crew for you.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowss7 Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Ditto, I'll take a ride over too. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blubarisax Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 It would be good to see everyone. Hopefully it is a sunny day in the 60's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelD Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Karl, Are you hiding the TALL roll bar? Have a blast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blubarisax Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 Mike, Do you think they won't like it? I mentioned my roll bar was tall enough to pass the broomstick test and that I had it made by a well known SCCA race shop. They did not seem worried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxologist Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Karl, your bar is one of the few that will pass w/o any problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1Steve Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 (edited) Karl, There's no problem with your rollbar. Edited February 13, 2012 by S1Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelD Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Karl, They will love it. It's extra safe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1Steve Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 (edited) It's time to start some shit .... Croc care to explain this picture.. LOL Edited February 13, 2012 by S1Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 It's time to start some shit .... Croc care to explain this picture.. LOL Its ok....I lapped everyone at least once. Coming up for my third on Tom! :jester: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Actually, thinking back, I think this looks to be about the time when Tom ran over the exhaust bolt that fell off MichaelD's car and sliced his new slick and then he kindly kicked it up to smash my windscreen. I should look for contributions from both of them to replace the windscreen? :willy_nilly: Now Steve, that is how you start some shit! :hat: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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