North Texas Driving Event (Spring Fever!) Announcement
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North Texas Driving Event (Spring Fever!) Announcement
NTAG Spring Fever 2002 Driving Event!!
North Texas Audi Group would like to announce it's second track event,
The NTAG "Spring Fever 2002".
The event is on May 3, 2002 at the prestigious Texas Motor Speedway (TMS) in Fort Worth. We will use the Infield Road course that is 1.35 miles long, with no elevation and no oval exposure. Spectators are highly encouraged to attend!
Who may participate?
We will welcome up to 35 total participants. We will provide very limited driving instruction, so the event will mostly consist of drivers who have at least 2 days of on-track experience at a major racing track. The event is not limited to Audi drivers. All makes and models are welcome! If you meet these requirements and you want to truly get to know yourself and your car on a higher level, then this event is for you!
What is the purpose? How does this event differ from other events I've done?
As with all performance driving events, the purpose is to find the limit of yourself and your car and try to combine these two things into a meaningful and confidence building experience. We also want you to get to know your car and your skills and apply some new techniques on your own. Since the event is open mainly to drivers with on-track experience, and the event is limited to a relatively small number of people, we can easily and safely practice driving techniques on a fairly safe road course. In addition, the track is short (1.35 miles) so it will be easy to fine tune the technique and practice over and over again, as each lap will take under a minute to complete. With no elevation changes, consistency and development of technique will be more easily achieved. With only 35 drivers, each participant will get far more actual track time than with traditional events. Run Groups add organization and safety to performance driving events so they are extremely useful. Spring Fever 2002 is no different; we will make use of two run groups. This rule will not prevent you from getting all the laps you want. On May 3, you will get all the driving on the Infield of TMS that you want!
What is the cost and what are the requirements?
The cost is $125 for NTAG members. The cost to non-members is $155. Cleverly, the cost to become an NTAG member is $ 25, so joining our beloved organization will save you five bucks! The NTAG Spring Fever will begin at 8am and end at 5pm. We will provide free on-site technical inspections from a certified Audi mechanic the morning of the event, so arrive at 8:15am. Each on-track participant will be required to wear a helmet with a Snell rating of 95 or better, long sleeve shirt and pants. All clothes must consist of natural fibers. The temperature will likely be fair in May, so prepare yourself for the day with lots of water and supplies! University Park Audi, formerly Park Place Audi has generously offered to provide lunch for participants. All participants may make checks payable to Amer Saleh, who is the North Texas Audi Group Treasurer, by April 17, 2002.
Amer Saleh
5400 Preston Oaks Rd. Apt. 1045
Dallas. TX 75240
Or by Amer's Paypal account at: Helas98@yahoo.com
Safety!
Safety is the first and foremost concern of both NTAG and this event! The TMS infield road course is short and flat and provides maximum visibility for maximum safety. The track is equipped with multiple corner worker stations that will be manned for additional safety. We will utilize traditional on-track communication flags to alert drivers to upcoming conditions. We will use one passing zone on the braking straight after the pit exit before Infield Turn 1. Passing will be allowed only after the signal of the driver being passed. Runoff for this track is quite safe with only a couple exceptions, which we will point out at the event. Given that the purpose of the event is to explore limitations and practice technique, there always exists the opportunity for error. TMS is equipped with a professional comprehensive safety crew who will be on duty for the duration of Spring Fever 2002.
How can I prepare?
First, the best prepared driver will have all appropriate safety gear and will have his car in top shape prior to the event. Extra brake pads, brake fluid, tire gauge, air compressor, torque wrench, and tires being in good condition are all things the require pre-event attention. Fuel will not be available inside the racing track, so prepare yourself if you intend to use racing fuel. Gas stations are located within 2 minutes of the track. The track has complete restroom facilities as well. Following are maps of TMS.
www.texasmotorspeedway.com
http://www.texasmotorspeedway.com/p...uide/maps.shtml
If you would like to learn more before attending the event, much information is available and you have time to do some homework if you wish. Below are links to informational websites and names of books that address topics that we are all interested in.
http://members.home.net/rck/phor/
1. Going Faster: Mastering the Art of Race Driving
The Skip Barber Racing School
- Robert Bentley, Inc. 1997
- ISBN 0-8376-0227-0
$29.95
2. Ross Bentley's Speed Secrets
Paperback - 128 pages (May 1998)
Motorbooks International; ISBN: 0760305188
$12.96
3. Winning : A Race Drivers Handbook
Paperback - 192 pages (October 1993)
Motorbooks International; ISBN: 0879387769
$15.96
4. Secrets of Solo Racing : Expert Techniques for Autocrossing and Time
Trials
Paperback - 173 pages (January 1990)
Loki Publishing Company; ISBN: 0962057312
$11.96
5. Bob Bondurant on High Performance Driving
Paperback - 144 pages 4th edition (September 1998)
Motorbooks International; ISBN: 0760306036
$12.76
6. Sports Car and Competition Driving
by Paul Frere, Phil Hill
Paperback - 156 pages (October 1992)
Bentley Publishers; ISBN: 0837602025
$14.36
7. How to Make Your Car Handle
by Fred Puhn
Paperback - 200 pages (September 1983)
H.P. Books; ISBN: 0912656468
$14.36
8. Inner Speed Secrets - Robert Bentley
Paperback - 160 pages (October 2000)
Motorbooks International; ISBN: 0760308349
$15.95
9. Chassis Engineering/Chassis Design, Building & Tuning for High
Performance Handling
by Herb Adams
Paperback (July 1993)
H.P. Books; ISBN: 1557880557
$14.36
10. Drive to Win : The Essential Guide to Race Driving
by Carroll Smith, Ian Bamser
Paperback (August 1996)
Motorbooks International; ISBN: 0965160009
$19.96
All at www.amazon.com
North Texas Audi Group would like to announce it's second track event,
The NTAG "Spring Fever 2002".
The event is on May 3, 2002 at the prestigious Texas Motor Speedway (TMS) in Fort Worth. We will use the Infield Road course that is 1.35 miles long, with no elevation and no oval exposure. Spectators are highly encouraged to attend!
Who may participate?
We will welcome up to 35 total participants. We will provide very limited driving instruction, so the event will mostly consist of drivers who have at least 2 days of on-track experience at a major racing track. The event is not limited to Audi drivers. All makes and models are welcome! If you meet these requirements and you want to truly get to know yourself and your car on a higher level, then this event is for you!
What is the purpose? How does this event differ from other events I've done?
As with all performance driving events, the purpose is to find the limit of yourself and your car and try to combine these two things into a meaningful and confidence building experience. We also want you to get to know your car and your skills and apply some new techniques on your own. Since the event is open mainly to drivers with on-track experience, and the event is limited to a relatively small number of people, we can easily and safely practice driving techniques on a fairly safe road course. In addition, the track is short (1.35 miles) so it will be easy to fine tune the technique and practice over and over again, as each lap will take under a minute to complete. With no elevation changes, consistency and development of technique will be more easily achieved. With only 35 drivers, each participant will get far more actual track time than with traditional events. Run Groups add organization and safety to performance driving events so they are extremely useful. Spring Fever 2002 is no different; we will make use of two run groups. This rule will not prevent you from getting all the laps you want. On May 3, you will get all the driving on the Infield of TMS that you want!
What is the cost and what are the requirements?
The cost is $125 for NTAG members. The cost to non-members is $155. Cleverly, the cost to become an NTAG member is $ 25, so joining our beloved organization will save you five bucks! The NTAG Spring Fever will begin at 8am and end at 5pm. We will provide free on-site technical inspections from a certified Audi mechanic the morning of the event, so arrive at 8:15am. Each on-track participant will be required to wear a helmet with a Snell rating of 95 or better, long sleeve shirt and pants. All clothes must consist of natural fibers. The temperature will likely be fair in May, so prepare yourself for the day with lots of water and supplies! University Park Audi, formerly Park Place Audi has generously offered to provide lunch for participants. All participants may make checks payable to Amer Saleh, who is the North Texas Audi Group Treasurer, by April 17, 2002.
Amer Saleh
5400 Preston Oaks Rd. Apt. 1045
Dallas. TX 75240
Or by Amer's Paypal account at: Helas98@yahoo.com
Safety!
Safety is the first and foremost concern of both NTAG and this event! The TMS infield road course is short and flat and provides maximum visibility for maximum safety. The track is equipped with multiple corner worker stations that will be manned for additional safety. We will utilize traditional on-track communication flags to alert drivers to upcoming conditions. We will use one passing zone on the braking straight after the pit exit before Infield Turn 1. Passing will be allowed only after the signal of the driver being passed. Runoff for this track is quite safe with only a couple exceptions, which we will point out at the event. Given that the purpose of the event is to explore limitations and practice technique, there always exists the opportunity for error. TMS is equipped with a professional comprehensive safety crew who will be on duty for the duration of Spring Fever 2002.
How can I prepare?
First, the best prepared driver will have all appropriate safety gear and will have his car in top shape prior to the event. Extra brake pads, brake fluid, tire gauge, air compressor, torque wrench, and tires being in good condition are all things the require pre-event attention. Fuel will not be available inside the racing track, so prepare yourself if you intend to use racing fuel. Gas stations are located within 2 minutes of the track. The track has complete restroom facilities as well. Following are maps of TMS.
www.texasmotorspeedway.com
http://www.texasmotorspeedway.com/p...uide/maps.shtml
If you would like to learn more before attending the event, much information is available and you have time to do some homework if you wish. Below are links to informational websites and names of books that address topics that we are all interested in.
http://members.home.net/rck/phor/
1. Going Faster: Mastering the Art of Race Driving
The Skip Barber Racing School
- Robert Bentley, Inc. 1997
- ISBN 0-8376-0227-0
$29.95
2. Ross Bentley's Speed Secrets
Paperback - 128 pages (May 1998)
Motorbooks International; ISBN: 0760305188
$12.96
3. Winning : A Race Drivers Handbook
Paperback - 192 pages (October 1993)
Motorbooks International; ISBN: 0879387769
$15.96
4. Secrets of Solo Racing : Expert Techniques for Autocrossing and Time
Trials
Paperback - 173 pages (January 1990)
Loki Publishing Company; ISBN: 0962057312
$11.96
5. Bob Bondurant on High Performance Driving
Paperback - 144 pages 4th edition (September 1998)
Motorbooks International; ISBN: 0760306036
$12.76
6. Sports Car and Competition Driving
by Paul Frere, Phil Hill
Paperback - 156 pages (October 1992)
Bentley Publishers; ISBN: 0837602025
$14.36
7. How to Make Your Car Handle
by Fred Puhn
Paperback - 200 pages (September 1983)
H.P. Books; ISBN: 0912656468
$14.36
8. Inner Speed Secrets - Robert Bentley
Paperback - 160 pages (October 2000)
Motorbooks International; ISBN: 0760308349
$15.95
9. Chassis Engineering/Chassis Design, Building & Tuning for High
Performance Handling
by Herb Adams
Paperback (July 1993)
H.P. Books; ISBN: 1557880557
$14.36
10. Drive to Win : The Essential Guide to Race Driving
by Carroll Smith, Ian Bamser
Paperback (August 1996)
Motorbooks International; ISBN: 0965160009
$19.96
All at www.amazon.com
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