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Post by cb7tuner on Aug 5, 2008 19:29:55 GMT -5
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Post by cashflyer on Aug 6, 2008 20:48:08 GMT -5
What are the rules for participating in a PDE if you have a TT license?
Do you have to go through all the levels with a coach in the car, or can you drive solo?
For the record, I drive in advanced with PCA but have never participated in an SCCA pde.
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Post by cb7tuner on Aug 6, 2008 22:18:21 GMT -5
I think if you have a TT license you can drive solo.
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Post by Revs29k on Aug 14, 2008 12:06:31 GMT -5
I'm in the same boat as you (hold a Novice Club Racing and Level 4 TT license) and they let me out on my own. Its always good to get perspective from someone who's run the track competitively.....For the 1st session at least..
The atmosphere at PDX's is very relaxed and NC Region SCCA really needs more participation to keep running them.
As a roval, Rockingham is a fun track to drive and all cars are in the Nascar garages which makes for a very comfortable track day.
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Post by cb7tuner on Aug 14, 2008 22:07:04 GMT -5
I'm in the same boat as you (hold a Novice Club Racing and Level 4 TT license) and they let me out on my own. Its always good to get perspective from someone who's run the track competitively.....For the 1st session at least.. The atmosphere at PDX's is very relaxed and NC Region SCCA really needs more participation to keep running them. As a roval, Rockingham is a fun track to drive and all cars are in the Nascar garages which makes for a very comfortable track day. You don't happen to know what the layout is going to be like, do you? |
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Post by czrider on Aug 15, 2008 7:04:49 GMT -5
 SCCA PDE/PDX are level one of the SCCA Time Trial series. A competition license is not required. However it is the potentially most dangerous level of competition that SCCA has to offer. The NASCAR closed Track layout with the barrier and oval retaining walls are the hazard. In the Solo I days, a new Solo driver had to compete in at least two (2) open (Flat Track) road course events before being able to compete at a NASCAR oval track because of the danger (each year at least one PDX driver was fatal illy injured at these tracks) level. Granted these drivers were not involved in SCCA conducted events but the concerns were well founded. Inexperienced drivers have few affordable opportunities to increase their skill level and track time is what it takes, if there is an opportunity for a flat track or closed oval, (then with eyes wide open) prepare for it and go make it happen. In preparation for any Time Trial event the mechanical condition of the car and tires are of extreme importance. The biggest mistake a new driver can make on track is to exceed their level of ability and over drive. Also know the limits of your equipment and take care of it. RMS is a fairly tame track for moderate speed cars but car control is a must. Brian Gause CCR-SCCA TTC
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Post by MattP on Aug 15, 2008 9:38:32 GMT -5
 Here's a map of the roval layout. Lot of stuff to hit at an oval, though. I might try to go to this event, though. I'd like to drive at Rockingham. |
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Post by czrider on Aug 15, 2008 10:22:33 GMT -5
Rockingham is an easy track to learn. The NASCAR oval turn two is a caution point and following that, the back straight exit into the infield. A Road course lap there takes a street car about one minute and five or ten seconds change.
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Post by Revs29k on Aug 18, 2008 8:24:10 GMT -5
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SCCA PDE/PDX are level one of the SCCA Time Trial series. A competition license is not required. However it is the potentially most dangerous level of competition that SCCA has to offer. The NASCAR closed Track layout with the barrier and oval retaining walls are the hazard. In the Solo I days, a new Solo driver had to compete in at least two (2) open (Flat Track) road course events before being able to compete at a NASCAR oval track because of the danger (each year at least one PDX driver was fatal illy injured at these tracks) level. Granted these drivers were not involved in SCCA conducted events but the concerns were well founded. 
, with typical NC drivers around me... 