according to TC's web site, Snell 1980 or newer. It does not specify M or SA ratings. M - motorcycle, SA - Specail Applications (I think).

I looked up the difference from M and SA, it seems the biggest difference is that the SA's have to pass a fire test.

 

Most if not all of the local clubs allow motorcycle helmets but most of them require a Snell 2000 rated helmet as of last year. I started out using a motorcross helmet but bought a new helmet last year due to the rating change.

 

Got the day off yet Mr. GP?

 

What day is "the day"

 

March 23, 2007 for the Team Conntinental HPDE day at PIR.

 

I locked in a date with ProDrive June 20th. Don't want to steal any thunder, just using my birthday gift.

dan

 

Nice Dan !

So how was the DE day with TC?

I am hoping to get some members to join me at one of the BMW, Porsche, or Alfa club track days.

 

I had a great time and recieved some great education - there were some great drivers out there and some great cars too. That BRG justacooper was really eating up the corners and kickin some butt. I have a lot to learn but think I made some progress by the end of the day. Ill definately do the team continental session again, for now im eyeing the May track day with the Bmw club.

 

Cool !

I will try and join you at a trackday.

Scott

 

Thanks man you did some excellent drinving as well, I should know, I was chasing you all day!

I learned a lot and like everyone there could always learn more. I really want to do another one.

 

I'm planning on doing the Lotus day and 4/03/07

 

Have fun jp !

I need a bit more time to plan mine.

 

That's about as close as I could get to you.

 

That MINI didnt look so small in my rearview! <img>

 

Is that the missus riding shotgun, CK? Oh, and nicely placed on the racing line in T12 there.....

 

for giggles... my last track day pic... actaully I think that's the wife driving...



About to get passed... there's only so much you can do in front of an M3...basically get out of the way.

 

Nope, just the insructor.

Watch out for the M3's if they know what they are doing!

That's me at the wheel and a guy with too much hp under his right foot in an M3. Could not keep it in the line in the turns. I missed them a lot as well. But I was given the flag to pass him twice. Not sure why, he easily took me in the straights.

 

So does anyone want to do a track day in May or June?

 

Ok, I just registered as a novice for the May 7th BMWACA event. Should be interesting 85 cars, im looking forward to it.

 

So I got my first track day with the Lotus group and had a blast. The mini was great. I got to pass some Lotus Elise and some Honda 2000. No issues with the stock fluid of rotors. Tires held up very well. I highly recomend it for any one that is thinking about it. Unfortunaltelly the lotus group will not have another event this season other than with bikes which I have been doing for over 3 years.

Cheers,

JP

 

So is anyone else going to do the May 7th BMW day?

The Lotus club has another one scheduled for May 25th.

The Cascade Sports Car club has a date on June 14 & 15 also....anyone interested in that one?

 

Bronson,

Any chance you could send out an email about upcoming track days to see if we can drum up some participation.

Thanks !

 

Ditto that, Id love some MINI company on May 7th. I was amazed at the turn out for the SRT Neon club at the Team Continental run. The more the better!

 

Good idea, Scott. I'll add that to the update I am doing tonight...

 

OK......missed out on the BMW track day on May 7th. All sold out, but I am on the waiting list.....lol.

So who is going to do the Cascade Car club one on June 14,15th?