Speaking specifically to people who have just recently completed the NASA comp school/obtained their license...

What exactly is needed to pass inspection FOR THE SCHOOL? Must I have all equipment needed for racing to enter the comp school? I'm guessing the answer is a definitive "yes", but am hoping that by having the intent to not race until October (VIR North), I'd have a little more time to compile everything. Specifically, I still need to obtain a kill switch, nomex attire, fire bottle, and tow hooks. Aside from that, I believe the car is ready. I did a search, but couldn't come up with anything.

Thanks for any help you guys can give to a hopeful

Jason-
who is prepared to deal with a month of no eating, but would rather not

 

YOU NEED:
kill switch
roll cage (must be withing specs')
race suit 2 layer or suit with nomex underwear
fire bottle...
your factory tow hooks should be fine


plus you need to be sure you are OKAY that you may ball up your 25000 dollar car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!

is your head ready?



[Modified by Chad, 3:15 PM 7/2/2002]

 

Well, I'm not really PLANNING on doing that, Dad. It could happen, and I realize that. Thanks for the reply, and see you tomorrow. You better have that chili ready!!!

See location


[Modified by Jason Franza, 2:37 PM 7/2/2002]

 

i know the comment and reply were made light hearted with knowing intent, but i think it needs to be stated that you shouldnt race a car that youre not ready to walk away from after balling it up or willing to rebuild. why else would you put a rollcage in your car then.

btw, the reason i say this is because i try to convince myself of this everytime i go out on track. its quite difficult...


[Modified by Tyson, 2:23 PM 7/2/2002]

 

Also add:
- Seatback brace if your seat is not an SFI-99 or better
- Nomex socks/shoes

 

Again, I understand that. Thank you.

Thanks for the input, Drew

 

Don't forget a balaclava if you have facial hair.

John -- who has facial hair

 

Or if you find it easier to put a balaclava (vs your helmet) in the washing machine...

 

Woohoo! Money saved!

Jason-
who is clean-shaven, and is going out to the garage to check the SFI

 

hey, how was a 5 or 6 pt harness omitted from the list.... lol

 

And don't forget your racing gloves, unless you're Corey.

 

Asbestos hands are a good alternative

 

OUCH!!!!

 

Packing a spare axle might be a good idea, too


AAaawww god, someone's going to burn in hell for that one