2014 Camaro5 HPDE @ Gingerman Raceway: You're Invited!

[crangie]

Originally Posted by Norm Peterson

Do you have any guidance as far as what CGI might accept as sufficient evidence to run in their intermediate group? Would they still want you to go through a check session with one of their instructors as well? (Not that having an instructor sit right seat the first session or two on a new track should be unwelcome at any HPDE level.)


Norm

Don't worry Norm. You will be fine at intermediate. Novice can be very slow at CGI sometimes.

Hope to see you there.

[Camaro_Corvette]

Time off approved! Going to try to register tonight after work.

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by Camaro_Corvette

Time off approved! Going to try to register tonight after work.

AWESOME!!!

I'll add your name to the list!

[hcsi99]

Registered!

[Norm Peterson]

Originally Posted by Mr. Wyndham

Norm,

From Phil of CGI:

An intermediate driver will have previous road course experience and be able to share the track
with intermediate level drivers [quicker pace, potentially more passing]. CGI will accept your evaluation
of your driving skills in this regard. It becomes readily obvious if you're misplaced. Your safety and
level of enjoyment is dependent upon an accurate choice of run group.

Thanks for the info.

Separate question, does CGI require any specific race gear other than an acceptable helmet or have any other clothing requirements such as no short sleeved shirts?

Originally Posted by crangie

Don't worry Norm. You will be fine at intermediate. Novice can be very slow at CGI sometimes.

Hope to see you there.

There's a fair chance, though 700+ miles is more than I'd want to do in a single day never mind still be fresh for my sessions bright and early the next day.

As much as I want to see how my car and I measure up, I wouldn't want to be crowding anybody else out before being able to fully commit to it. Anybody know how long registration will remain open?.


Norm

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by Norm Peterson

Thanks for the info.

Separate question, does CGI require any specific race gear other than an acceptable helmet or have any other clothing requirements such as no short sleeved shirts?



There's a fair chance, though 700+ miles is more than I'd want to do in a single day never mind still be fresh for my sessions bright and early the next day.

As much as I want to see how my car and I measure up, I wouldn't want to be crowding anybody else out before being able to fully commit to it. Anybody know how long registration will remain open?.


Norm

Registration will be open until the track day fills up. As far as I know, our "chunk" reserved for 25 Camaro5 members will stay open until it fills up, as well. We're all flexible, though, so if we only have (for example) 10 Camaros in the middle of July, and other people want to get into the event, we'll open it up. Or vis versa.

Also - closed-toe shoes....SA-certified Helmet...but I don't believe there are any pants/shorts regulations. I'll check on that, as well.

[Camaro_Corvette]

So technically, how many cars would be on the track at one time? 8-10?

[Norm Peterson]

Thanks again, Mr. W. Closed toe shoes I'd fully expected.


Norm

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by Camaro_Corvette

So technically, how many cars would be on the track at one time? 8-10?

It really depends on the amount of people in a given run group. Say 35 people total are at the event...in my experience, the split looks something like this: 8 of them will be in the advanced group, 15 will be in the intermediate group, and 12 will be in the beginner group.

The track crew takes special care to make sure the cars are adequately spaced apart from one another in each group for safety. If passing becomes an option (say you speed up and catch someone ahead of you) the rules vary per run-group.

Originally Posted by Norm Peterson

Thanks again, Mr. W. Closed toe shoes I'd fully expected.


Norm

Norm,

CGI operates as follows regarding clothing:

• Closed-toed shoes...they recommend thin-soled shoes if you have them. Stay away from heels of any kind, if you can.
• They prefer long pants, but they are flexible in this respect if the weather at the time dictates shorts.
• Ladies, no skirts allowed
• Must be wearing a shirt.

[ssmike]

Joe, I regret to say that I won't be participating this year. Sucks to be me!

[hcsi99]

Any update on the list of who's going?

[Camaro_Corvette]

I still haven't registered for this. I got to get on this...

[tomster]

I do believe I will be going to this. I would run Intermediate. Are non-instructor passengers aloud? The plan was to team of first with some one who knows the line to get my bearings and then to have my wife ride in the runs following.

[SVThis]

Originally Posted by hcsi99

Any update on the list of who's going?

Hello. Is anyone out there?