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Kawijames · 05-04-2018, 10:09 AM

Has anyone on the forum competed in it? Looking for insight on tech specifically.

I know I have to hard mount my fire extinguisher but I'm curious where others have mounted theirs as I'm not making this a track only car. Thanks in advance!

Olddudesrule · 05-04-2018, 12:55 PM

Ran it in 2016. Great time, and other forum members here will chime in who have many more runs than I do. The event website has very specific requirements based on what speed slot you're running. If it's your first time, you'll start at no higher than the 110mph (max speed no higher than 125), so the requirements are lower than others. My fire extinguisher mounts to the front passenger front seat bolts. You have to be able to reach it, so most do that location or the center of a harness bar or roll bar. Other than that, there are requirements for metal tire valve stem caps, tires of a specific rating and wear levels, seat belts or harnesses (specific to speed levels), and a few others I may not be thinking of. Overall, it's a great time, Ely is a cool town, and the folks there, both race staff and citizens, were awesome!

I'm sure Mark will chime in here soon. He's one of the most knowledgable about the race.

Kawijames · 05-04-2018, 03:42 PM

I greatly appreciate the input! I'll be in the touring class as it's my first time.

My plan was to get another rear seat back and bolt the metal extinguisher mount to it and just keep the seat folded down. I see lots of 5th gens getting parted out and I dont want to kill the original leather one.

I don't want to run a cage for a few reasons, one I'm 6'6 and getting in the car is already funny to watch. Secondly, the camaro is my DD/toy and I do have my wife and daughter running amuck with me quite often, a cage would put an end to that pretty quickly.

Caging the SS would mean I'd be back in the Silverado for DD/ family outings and well, that sucks.

Norm Peterson · 05-05-2018, 07:22 AM

A fire extinguisher mount attached at the front bolts of the passenger seat does not get in the way of everyday use, and for DD time you're probably not going to have the extinguisher aboard anyway. Paint it the same color as your carpeting and you'll hardly notice that it's there.

Picture is for rough space visualization purposes only. For the SS Classic you're probably going to need to use a metal strap instead.

Norm

Kawijames · 05-05-2018, 09:15 AM

For some reason I was thinking something totally different. That would work much better and with much less hassle. It'd be easy for me to weld up a mount that would work the same in front of either seat.

51LE50 · 05-12-2018, 08:03 PM

Are you doing the NORC? I'm car no. 201 and signed for the 110 mph Touring class.

cornerspeed92 · 05-12-2018, 09:52 PM

I have run it 11 times, what are your concerns?

Olddudesrule · 05-13-2018, 01:04 PM

There's the boss^......Let the questions begin!

cornerspeed92 · 05-13-2018, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Olddudesrule

There's the boss^......Let the questions begin!

Thanks Pete, i know this wasn't your cup of tea, but the Grand Touring (and of course the 155 class is in a different league) and a simple harness bar 6pt etc. Is a WHOLE new rush, I would try it again. To The OP, check this out.
https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=424227

51LE50 · 05-22-2018, 11:57 AM

What a great time that was! The course was great and the road as smooth as glass.

Cal Trans could learn a lot from NDOT on how to build a road.

Went through the radar at 122 because nowhere on the course is a racer exempt from the Tech Speed limit (unless one is racing Unlimited class) and I did not want a DQ.
Got into some rain at about mile 50 and we were told of yellow flags on the course to warn us of it ahead.

I was woefully underprepared to keep up with the time - a navigator would make the task so much easier - so I memorized the mile markers of the challenging parts and finished 34 seconds ahead,16th out of 21.
They did a fantastic job of organizing the event and especially so as this was the first time of the new two way course.
Moving forward, the NORC will be done two way and the SSC will remain as one way.
New news; the staff is trying to work with Sand Hills and Big Bend to make a championship series.
Folks came from Alaska, Hawaii, the team Cold Steel from Canada (3 or 4 cars), and maybe a dozen or so from Texas, Arizona and so on.
Two cars had 2 had mechanical issues and pulled off at course worker sites.
Definitely a good time and I want to do it again.

05-04-2018, 10:09 AM	#1
Kawijames Drives: 2014 SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 13	Silver State Classic Has anyone on the forum competed in it? Looking for insight on tech specifically. I know I have to hard mount my fire extinguisher but I'm curious where others have mounted theirs as I'm not making this a track only car. Thanks in advance!

05-04-2018, 12:55 PM	#2
Olddudesrule Resident nomad Drives: 2014 Summit White 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,765	Ran it in 2016. Great time, and other forum members here will chime in who have many more runs than I do. The event website has very specific requirements based on what speed slot you're running. If it's your first time, you'll start at no higher than the 110mph (max speed no higher than 125), so the requirements are lower than others. My fire extinguisher mounts to the front passenger front seat bolts. You have to be able to reach it, so most do that location or the center of a harness bar or roll bar. Other than that, there are requirements for metal tire valve stem caps, tires of a specific rating and wear levels, seat belts or harnesses (specific to speed levels), and a few others I may not be thinking of. Overall, it's a great time, Ely is a cool town, and the folks there, both race staff and citizens, were awesome! I'm sure Mark will chime in here soon. He's one of the most knowledgable about the race. __________________ Sold: 2007 Z06 2002 Viper GTS/ACR 2003 Z06 1965 FFR Cobra 2012 Nissan 370Z ADM LSA Stage II, Roto-Fab CAI, Kooks LTH/HFC's, Phastek CC, ported TB, Mishimoto radiator and oil cooler, BC Racing ER Series CO's, JPSS 32mm Black Magic rear bar, JPSS front inserts, R1 Concepts Premier slotted rotors/Goodrich SS lines, Schroth ASM harness, MGW flatstick, Brey-Krause HB, Tuned by NicD, at Cordes Performance Racing.

05-05-2018, 07:22 AM	#4
Norm Peterson corner barstool sitter Drives: 08 Mustang GT, 19 WRX Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Eastern Time Zone Posts: 6,990	A fire extinguisher mount attached at the front bolts of the passenger seat does not get in the way of everyday use, and for DD time you're probably not going to have the extinguisher aboard anyway. Paint it the same color as your carpeting and you'll hardly notice that it's there. Picture is for rough space visualization purposes only. For the SS Classic you're probably going to need to use a metal strap instead. Norm __________________ '08 GT coupe 5M (the occasional track toy) '19 WRX 6M (the family sedan . . . seriously)

05-12-2018, 08:03 PM	#6
51LE50 Drives: 2015 1LE, 2SS, Bright Yellow Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Big Ditch, CA. The 805 Posts: 132	Silver State - Nevada Open Road? Are you doing the NORC? I'm car no. 201 and signed for the 110 mph Touring class.

05-12-2018, 09:52 PM	#7
cornerspeed92 Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,188 View My Garage	I have run it 11 times, what are your concerns? __________________

05-04-2018, 03:42 PM	#3
Kawijames Drives: 2014 SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 13	I greatly appreciate the input! I'll be in the touring class as it's my first time. My plan was to get another rear seat back and bolt the metal extinguisher mount to it and just keep the seat folded down. I see lots of 5th gens getting parted out and I dont want to kill the original leather one. I don't want to run a cage for a few reasons, one I'm 6'6 and getting in the car is already funny to watch. Secondly, the camaro is my DD/toy and I do have my wife and daughter running amuck with me quite often, a cage would put an end to that pretty quickly. Caging the SS would mean I'd be back in the Silverado for DD/ family outings and well, that sucks.

05-05-2018, 09:15 AM	#5
Kawijames Drives: 2014 SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 13	For some reason I was thinking something totally different. That would work much better and with much less hassle. It'd be easy for me to weld up a mount that would work the same in front of either seat.

05-13-2018, 01:04 PM	#8
Olddudesrule Resident nomad Drives: 2014 Summit White 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,765	There's the boss^......Let the questions begin! __________________ Sold: 2007 Z06 2002 Viper GTS/ACR 2003 Z06 1965 FFR Cobra 2012 Nissan 370Z ADM LSA Stage II, Roto-Fab CAI, Kooks LTH/HFC's, Phastek CC, ported TB, Mishimoto radiator and oil cooler, BC Racing ER Series CO's, JPSS 32mm Black Magic rear bar, JPSS front inserts, R1 Concepts Premier slotted rotors/Goodrich SS lines, Schroth ASM harness, MGW flatstick, Brey-Krause HB, Tuned by NicD, at Cordes Performance Racing.

05-22-2018, 11:57 AM	#10
51LE50 Drives: 2015 1LE, 2SS, Bright Yellow Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Big Ditch, CA. The 805 Posts: 132	NORC, 2018 What a great time that was! The course was great and the road as smooth as glass. Cal Trans could learn a lot from NDOT on how to build a road. Went through the radar at 122 because nowhere on the course is a racer exempt from the Tech Speed limit (unless one is racing Unlimited class) and I did not want a DQ. Got into some rain at about mile 50 and we were told of yellow flags on the course to warn us of it ahead. I was woefully underprepared to keep up with the time - a navigator would make the task so much easier - so I memorized the mile markers of the challenging parts and finished 34 seconds ahead,16th out of 21. They did a fantastic job of organizing the event and especially so as this was the first time of the new two way course. Moving forward, the NORC will be done two way and the SSC will remain as one way. New news; the staff is trying to work with Sand Hills and Big Bend to make a championship series. Folks came from Alaska, Hawaii, the team Cold Steel from Canada (3 or 4 cars), and maybe a dozen or so from Texas, Arizona and so on. Two cars had 2 had mechanical issues and pulled off at course worker sites. Definitely a good time and I want to do it again.