BIR September 5th.....

[john]

Sorry, confused it with the race I'll be at next weekend in Duluth which is during their fair. I will be racing a 1/8 nitro buggy and a 1/10 electric truck. This race is at the Isanti Fair Grounds in Cambridge, the RC X Fest (formerly known as the RC X Games until ESPN threatened legal action last year). From Friday until Monday (Labor Day). http://www.fhfracing.com/X-Fest%20Sign%20Up.htm

/hijack

I wasn't able to make it to the fair this year :( I wish I had the time to get my Nitro car going. Have to remember how to operate the bastard.

[mlomker]

I'm already booked for the 5th--first thing I did after buying the Evo. Bought myself the package with 2 Spec sessions and bought my brother 4.

I'll be the red Evo driving slower than your grandmother. I know that I don't know how to drive, which is why I'm going. I'm hoping the instructors can get me started with some basic skills to practice.

[john]

So you are going on the 5th? You are going to be going in a spec car vs your own? Deffinitly run the evo, don't mess with the spec car. The spec cars will handle quite a bit different. I didn't drive one but was told it was like a go cart. The evo would be cheaper, a better learning experience, and more fun.

We have only gone once and are no where near good. I slid off the track twice, James did once. We were trying to drive the car beyond our means.

You will definitly get several good pointers, there will be people there all day to help you. We will be in either 1 or 2 vipers, I can take you for a ride but get in at your own risk ;)

I will probably be going slower just trying to keep on the track. Don't worry about going slow, there are designated passing areas so you don't have to worry about someone trying to pass or being in the way.

[mlomker]

Deffinitly run the evo, don't mess with the spec car. The spec cars will handle quite a bit different.

Well, it's only cheaper if you don't break your car. ;) No car insurance out on the track so driving the Spec car probably isn't a bad idea for the average Joe.

I paid for both my car and 2 spec sessions -- I think it was an $800 package deal. I decided I didn't want my brother driving my car, so I paid for Spec sessions for him to have some fun.

[john]

I am looking into track insurance. It used to be covered but isn't now (atleast by State Farm). Gary at BIR gave me the contact of a guy and I emailed him friday.

I am not and you shouldn't be worried about breaking the car. I am just worried about wrecking :)

[mlomker]

I am just worried about wrecking :)

If I can't drive it home then it's broke. :flamethrower:

[turbotalon1g]

Man i will be home that weekend, I want to get into this def. want to see how the cars are setup.

[john]

I found a company who does insure these events. I will have to post the link tomorrow. An instant quote was $183 for a car worth $28,000. I am probably going to get it this time.

Your car will have no problem making it home. It was meant to corner and brake hard. I typically go easy on the brakes though. I will coast a bit into a turn so I don't have to give the breaks hell. It has happened where people will boil their fluid (PS and brake) so I would give the brake and steering system a once over if you are unsure. I wouldn't worry in an EVO. Only issue we had was the PS cap coming off. They have tech people to help in case issues arrive.

[mukapahnpy]

Is there more info related to BIR Sept 5, link?

[slowbubblecar]

just go to birperformance.com