Technical Advisory Committee Andrew D Johnson Posted May 1, 2018 Technical Advisory Committee Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 http://www.blackhawkfarms.com/track-days/pre-race-test-and-tune/ To participate in a Blackhawk Farms pre-race test and tune days , you need to be a licensed racer with a recognized sanctioning body and the proper safety equipment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted May 1, 2018 Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 4 minutes ago, red0 said: http://www.blackhawkfarms.com/track-days/pre-race-test-and-tune/ To participate in a Blackhawk Farms pre-race test and tune days , you need to be a licensed racer with a recognized sanctioning body and the proper safety equipment. I recognize it. Does that help? It will be up to the party demanding the license. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technical Advisory Committee Andrew D Johnson Posted May 1, 2018 Author Technical Advisory Committee Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 7 minutes ago, Jer said: I recognize it. Does that help? It will be up to the party demanding the license. Is there something other than the membership card I can show them or is that it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zack_280 Posted May 1, 2018 Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 I'd say take a screenshot of your post count on this forum. Then they'll know you are a serious racer. 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technical Advisory Committee Andrew D Johnson Posted May 1, 2018 Author Technical Advisory Committee Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 1 minute ago, zack_280 said: I'd say take a screenshot of your post count on this forum. Then they'll know you are a serious racer. I must be getting close to 100 endurance races too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvumtnbkr Posted May 1, 2018 Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 Just now, red0 said: I must be getting close to 100 endurance races too. I was just thinking the same thing. I bet I have more races under my belt than some of the current F1 drivers... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zack_280 Posted May 1, 2018 Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 11 minutes ago, red0 said: I must be getting close to 100 endurance races too. I figured you were around that number. On a slightly more serious note, you could go to Speedhive and pull up all of your previous races and build a resume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technical Advisory Committee Andrew D Johnson Posted May 1, 2018 Author Technical Advisory Committee Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 Just now, zack_280 said: I figured you were around that number. On a slightly more serious note, you could go to Speedhive and pull up all of your previous races and build a resume. That's a good idea to bring my resume along with the Champcar membership. I have a resume that I used to get me into an SCCA race in 2016 at Blackhawk farms (took 1st place in typical SCCA fashion). I have the SCCA participation log book too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Infiniti Posted May 1, 2018 Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 Chatting random recognized club racers, I have become aware that we champs have plenty more experience then some of those guys. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEE DEE Posted May 1, 2018 Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 The way ChampCar is structured (endurance races) it would be easy to get more experience in one event than a whole season in scca. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoiledPeanut Posted May 1, 2018 Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 I keep a spreadsheet of all races, # stints, total track time etc. I have an expired SCCA license, and they said this was enough to get it reinstated. Which I never did. But the spreadsheet was enough to prove to someone I was active and experienced. Same with going to a expert run group at an HPDE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technical Advisory Committee Andrew D Johnson Posted May 1, 2018 Author Technical Advisory Committee Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 Just now, BoiledPeanut said: I keep a spreadsheet of all races, # stints, total track time etc. I have an expired SCCA license, and they said this was enough to get it reinstated. Which I never did. But the spreadsheet was enough to prove to someone I was active and experienced. Same with going to a expert run group at an HPDE. Yea, I just run in the novice groups because when they ask how much time I have with an instructor it is 0. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoiledPeanut Posted May 1, 2018 Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 2 minutes ago, red0 said: when they ask how much time I have with an instructor it is 0. We try to run live in car video. Does Elon yelling at me on the radio to "drive faster" count as instructor?!!!?? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvumtnbkr Posted May 1, 2018 Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 15 minutes ago, red0 said: Yea, I just run in the novice groups because when they ask how much time I have with an instructor it is 0. We just lie... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators E. Tyler Pedersen Posted May 1, 2018 Administrators Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 I have had discussions with NASA folks who stated that my resume will let me skip HPDE and go right to racing school to get a prelim comp license. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron_e Posted May 1, 2018 Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 55 minutes ago, red0 said: Yea, I just run in the novice groups because when they ask how much time I have with an instructor it is 0. For what it is worth (zero), I would vouch for your ability to kick a$$ on a race track. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technical Advisory Committee Ray Franck Posted May 1, 2018 Technical Advisory Committee Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 I'd say your scca deal from 2016 should work but a full race history , resume , would be a sure thing I would think .. If that doesn't work have them give me a call I'll vouch for ya .. I haven't kept track but we have been through a lot of corners together ,successfully I might add .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABR-Glen Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 ChampCar membership is like a Crackerjack prize, anybody with $50 can get one. My SCCA membership card isn't a racing license either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55mini Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 Get in contact with John @Eman911 He has done several runs at Blackhawk in the old Alpha and must have a way to get in . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technical Advisory Committee Andrew D Johnson Posted May 2, 2018 Author Technical Advisory Committee Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 I am signed up for track night in America tomorrow. They do not require a racing license and granted my car a waiver since it is supposed to be street cars only. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Bill Strong Posted May 2, 2018 Administrators Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 Speaking of CCES membership... I would like to ask you guys to test something for me... I have been having some really big issues with the digital Membership card not working. We have another product we will be moving to at a later date, but until that project is completed, I need something that will keep the membership happy. Please log into your CCES account (where you register for a race) and look in the right navigation for the Print Membership Card. click. Then click print this page. Cut the membership card out and laminate. or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technical Advisory Committee Andrew D Johnson Posted May 4, 2018 Author Technical Advisory Committee Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 Ended up running with track night in 'merica yesterday. It was very well run and enjoyable, I would recommend to others. https://www.tracknightinamerica.com/events 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvumtnbkr Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 15 minutes ago, red0 said: Ended up running with track night in 'merica yesterday. It was very well run and enjoyable, I would recommend to others. https://www.tracknightinamerica.com/events Did they let you run your racecar? Does it have a passenger seat? I was just talking to @bbaker480 about how I thought TNiA might not be worthwhile. From what I have heard, it is for first timers to get on track... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbaker480 Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 43 minutes ago, wvumtnbkr said: Did they let you run your racecar? Does it have a passenger seat? I was just talking to @bbaker480 about how I thought TNiA might not be worthwhile. From what I have heard, it is for first timers to get on track... I could play the complete noob card and take the Prius and run with the novice group Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technical Advisory Committee Andrew D Johnson Posted May 4, 2018 Author Technical Advisory Committee Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 1 hour ago, wvumtnbkr said: Did they let you run your racecar? Does it have a passenger seat? I was just talking to @bbaker480 about how I thought TNiA might not be worthwhile. From what I have heard, it is for first timers to get on track... Yes, I ran the racecar. No passenger seat. The novice group was lots of first timers. They had an intermediate group and an advanced group. I was explained ahead of time that this is not a test and tune session and not to bang out lap times or bother anyone on track. I made sure I was on my best behavior, and had 0 issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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