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Practice Runs
Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 4:10 pm
by Aaron McKinnon
How do the practice runs on the day before an event work? Is the track the same configuration the next day? Do you get more runs for the money? Is it 'un-cool' to just do the practice event and not the race?
School me please.
Thanks.
-Aaron
Re: Practice Runs
Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 4:18 pm
by Aaron Goldsmith
Aaron McKinnon wrote:How do the practice runs on the day before an event work? Is the track the same configuration the next day? Do you get more runs for the money? Is it 'un-cool' to just do the practice event and not the race?
School me please.
You get 12 or more runs usually at a practice. It's usually the same course as Sunday but in reverse with minor changes to the start and finish.
yes, it's usualy 'un-cool' to do just the practice
. Practices are practices or Test Days for the Championships. Though at this time of year it's not as big an issue. Most of the Regional championships are sown up and the National events have been done for 3 months. Come the start of the year all the National and Regional competitors will start using the practices again and it'll be hard to get into them. If someone does get into one and doesn't do the Championship they very likely took a spot from someone who would have.
Re: Practice Runs
Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 4:26 pm
by Aaron McKinnon
Thanks for the schooling!
Re: Practice Runs
Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 5:23 pm
by George Schilling
Aaron, just wanted to clarify in case it was unclear from Aaron's post that it doesn't look like this practice will fill up with regulars so your entry would be welcome. Get your check in ASAP for a better chance at a spot. That said, we'd like to see you both days. I don't know if you have been to a championship before, but it is much more exciting competing with similar cars in your class. For a championship, you are guaranteed entry.
Re: Practice Runs
Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 6:22 pm
by Mike Simanyi
Aaron, George is spot on. We have openings for the practice right now so send in your entry and join us. It's a great time to see if you like the adrenaline rush, the people, etc. and it may well help you decide if you want to jump in with both feet for '09.
Mike
Re: Practice Runs
Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 2:11 pm
by Aaron McKinnon
Thanks. I'll definitely be at the event on Sunday, just not so sure about the practice, so I can't fork out the money without being sure. Man... would I love all those extra runs!
Re: Practice Runs
Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 2:16 pm
by George Schilling
Aaron McKinnon wrote:Thanks. I'll definitely be at the event on Sunday, just not so sure about the practice, so I can't fork out the money without being sure. Man... would I love all those extra runs!
Aaron, if you send in a check for Saturday and do not make it into the practice, your check will not be cashed.