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    hey guys, i notice that this season gonna be a few new drivers including myself, so if u have some good tips for us please post
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    Alex. Time-Attack #133 GT-3
    UMBRELLA CONTRACTING

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    don't be late

    bring your own food

    listen to people with radios, and those with white beards
    set tire pressures to winning!

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    • #3
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      sounds like a plan
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      Alex. Time-Attack #133 GT-3
      UMBRELLA CONTRACTING

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      • #4
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        Remove all loose objects, trash, floor mats, maps, pens & pencils. Camera systems must be properly secured (duct tape is not secure!)
        Battery hold down must be in place and functional.
        Throttle cable must have free range of movement.
        Lots of bottled water.
        Tire Pressure – there is no air service available at the track. Bump them up in town before getting to the track.
        Bring a tire gauge - check pressures after each run.
        Bring a tire jack and a spare (doughnut) tire
        Basic wrenches
        masking tape
        snacks
        helmet
        hand cleaner, windshield cleaner
        engine oil, brake fluid
        sun screen, raincoat, layers of clothing, lawn chair, tarp
        CAA membership
        MONEY
        sigpicFrank - OTA #259 retired. I'm in BC now!

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        • #5
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          Frank.

          Thanks for posting a positive, helpful list. Smug comments do not help newbies; straight, honest assistance does!

          Thanks for being a good guy.
          Tom Owen
          President - Browns Lane and Racelaminates Inc
          Past President C.R.D.A.
          2004 Diasio 962
          2004 Radical SR-4
          2012 RM CSR/Mazda

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          • #6
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            hey smokescreen

            please answer your phonecalls!
            set tire pressures to winning!

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            • #7
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              Originally posted by brownslane View Post
              Frank.

              Thanks for posting a positive, helpful list. Smug comments do not help newbies; straight, honest assistance does!

              Thanks for being a good guy.
              my answers are honest and straight

              being the registrar, i do not want you to be late

              food is always a problem at the race track

              and seriously, you do not want Chuck on your case.


              Also, i do not have Tom Owen registered for this weekend, will you be joining us?
              set tire pressures to winning!

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              • #8
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                turned out a helpful thread
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                Alex. Time-Attack #133 GT-3
                UMBRELLA CONTRACTING

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                • #9
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                  Couple of other pointers.

                  There are only 2 (or possibly 3 ) timed runs in the afternoon. 2 wheels off the track at the same time and/or hitting the cones in certain corners means you are scored as DNF (did not finish). Hard to do well without a time.

                  The point is, don't try to win on your first timed lap, don't overdrive the car (it usually isn't that fast anyway) and keep the car on the black stuff. It takes a while to really learn your car's and your own limits so don't expect to blow away the competition immediately (unless your name is Salmaan). Remember, each lap you do, teaches you something. Learn from it and you will be able to go faster but hopefully you don't have to constantly learn by mistake.

                  Also Serge's point re showing up on time is really important. With the new Time-Attack schedule we really hope to be able to run to the clock. Obviously there can be unforeseen issues but if all competitors show up on time, register on time, gets to drivers meetings on time and get on the grid at the approriate time, the day will run much more efficiently.
                  Mobil 1 Time-Attack # 4, CCC Member

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                  • #10
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                    what about those log books im reading everywhere? i dont have one
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                    Alex. Time-Attack #133 GT-3
                    UMBRELLA CONTRACTING

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                    • #11
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                      you'll be given one at the scruitineering station in the morning.
                      set tire pressures to winning!

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                      • #12
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                        is there a power outlet? i can bring small compressor
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                        Alex. Time-Attack #133 GT-3
                        UMBRELLA CONTRACTING

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                        • #13
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                          Sorry Alex but no power is available at this time.

                          BTW you need your mechanical statement certificate to present to Derrick Cormier to get a log book. In the future the log book stays with the car.
                          Mobil 1 Time-Attack # 4, CCC Member

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                          • #14
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                            Originally posted by Dave Barker View Post
                            Sorry Alex but no power is available at this time.

                            BTW you need your mechanical statement certificate to present to Derrick Cormier to get a log book. In the future the log book stays with the car.
                            where do i get that mechanical statement certificate? can my mechanic do it?
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                            Alex. Time-Attack #133 GT-3
                            UMBRELLA CONTRACTING

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                            • #15
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                              Originally posted by Budulis View Post
                              where do i get that mechanical statement certificate? can my mechanic do it?
                              Annual Inspection Form (page 1 of forms) and Weekend Self-Tech Form (page 2 of forms) found at:

                              http://www.casc.on.ca/timeattack_forms
                              Chuck Atkins

                              Ontario 1500 Motorsport Adventure Organizer
                              Former CASC-OR Ontario Time Attack Director
                              Former ASN Canada FIA SoloSport Ontario Rep

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