Track day thoughts...

[Stephen06GT]

We are a little over twelve hours from our fall track day, thank you DaSilva Racing, and here are a few thoughts to remember:

This is a lapping day. It's not a race, nor a timed event and there won't be any scouts looking for new talent to drive at the next Rolex 24.

Check your ego at the gate. Your car may be fast, but it doesn't mean you are. You may have a brand new PP2 or GT350 but you may get pushed around the track by a Fox or an SN95.

Flags:

A - Advanced Group (those with experience, racing slicks and have been on track a time or ten)
I - Intermediate Group (those with track experience but who run at a little slower pace than the A's.
R - Rookie Group (those with little to no track experience and who are out, maybe for the first time, to try their hand at a lapping day. No passing in this group.)

Green - track is open and running normally
Yellow - CAUTION, there has been an on track incident, please slow down and keep a look out
Red - SERIOUS incident on the track. Proceed to the pits immediately at reduced speed. Do not stop on the track unless directed by the flagger.
Blue - Faster cars behind you, single them to pass, stay on the line, EASE off the throttle and let them by. Or as the head marshal use to say at Mustangs at Mosport "There's a race coming and you ain't in it"
Black - We need to talk to you. Finish your lap and exit the track and report to the flagger or marshal. It may be an issue with your car, or driving, or... We won't get mad at you, unless you ignore the flag.

Have fun. Lapping days are about spending time with like minded auto enthusiasts and having some on track fun by pushing our cars to limits not allowed on public roads.

See you in the morning.

[ZR]

See ya'll in the am.

[ZR]

[Jack Raccoon!]

Have a fun, safe, damage free time everyone...

[ZR]

Morning JR.

[G-ForceJunkie]

Red - SERIOUS incident on the track. Proceed to the pits immediately at reduced speed. Do not stop on the track unless directed by the flagger.

Great post Stephen with some timely reminders, but the above quote caught my eye. Is this how TMP handles red flags at these days? Every track day I've ever been to - Red flag means stop at the side of the track as soon as it's safe to do so. There are other flags that can be used to get everyone off track - checkered and/or typically black. Red means you need the ambulance rolling, and the ambulance doesn't roll until all cars are stopped.

[RedSN]

Except there’s only one flag station and no ambulance at TMP.

But you’re right, red means stop and get over.

[mavrrrick]

Have fun all and be safe. no

[92redragtop]

Have a fun, safe day at the track everyone.

[Jack Raccoon!]

Wet weather brings the "drivers" to the top...