![]() Continue to check your mirrors and give the proper passing signals to allow cars to go around you. If for some reason you are unable to maintain traffic speeds you are required to turn your hazard lights on. Whenever a driver is entering the pits he/she must extend an arm in a vertical position with his/her balled up in a fist. Please make sure you tell your instructor if you have modified your car, and please pay attention to possible brake fade. Adding in 50-100 more horsepower and keeping your stock brakes – on all cars – can be a problem. Also, if you have modified your car, please note that more power and speed means you must adjust your braking distances accordingly. Leave enough time to source the correct tires. If you are unsure of the tires you can run, contact an event coordinator prior to the event. Tires and Modifications: All Novice student participants must run street tires (no R Compound tires) during this event.If you have a question or comment, please bring it up with an Event Coordinator and/or Chief Instructors in advance of the start of the event. Passing zones are NOT open for general discussion at the driver’s meeting. Passing Zones can be found in each events packet. They may NOT be the same as areas used by other clubs/groups. Passing Zones will be determined based on safety and run group experience/ability.All student attendees must attend classroom sessions as they are MANDATORY.We will review them before the event and be sure to study the information on them found in this Overview. Keep to the “line” and feel what the car is telling you. If you are confused by too much input you are going too fast. Vehicles at speed need smooth, decisive and balanced maneuvers. Concentrate, concentrate, and concentrate.The Hot Pits speed limit is 20 (TWENTY) miles per hour. Always be aware of the traffic around you. If a train, or line, forms, the first/lead car is responsible for “clearing their rear” by safely allowing cars behind them to pass or pitting in and reentering the track after a pause. They may be overwhelmed, and you riding their bumper won’t help. Do not ride the bumper of the slower car. If you did not get a pass signal, be patient, and back off. Just because the car in front of you got the passing sign does not mean you got one. Watch your mirrors! The driver being overtaken must give a hand signal for EACH AND EVERY PASSING CAR.Be sure you have the time and room before you attempt a pass. This isn’t Formula One and we aren’t giving out “Randy Pobst Wanna-Be” trophies. ![]() Do not attempt to pass at the end of a straight.
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