Glad you guys are coming! We look forward to seeing you there. I'll be there with a yellow CRX and will be speaking during the novice classroom sessions. Please introduce yourselves... look forward to meeting you guys.

To address your questions:

No problem about registering online. You can simply go to: http://www.triregionracing.org/ and mail in the registration form. Read the supplimental regulations which might answer some of your other questions, as well as provide you with a list of hotels if you chose to stay over night. I would suggest staying the might before this event if you're futher away then 2 hours... otherwise it's a really, really long day.

The only other thing that registering online would provide you with is an invite to the message board, which now that I have your email address, I can invite you. (link also provided below) ... online registration process and benefits all covered.

Now to your specific, line-by-line questions:

Any modifications required to a stock G35 to be allowed on the track ?
- No modifications necessary.

Apart from a helmet, any other pieces of equipments I should have ?
- yes, shoes that cover your whole foot, and long pants. The supplimentals also state you should have a shirt with sleeves. Personally I prefer a long sleeve cotton t-shirt, but it isn't a "requirement".

Is a motorcycle helmet ok ?
- yes, provided it's rated as Snell 95, 2000, or 2005. If it doesn't say this on the outside, sometimes it's underneath the liner in the inside of the helmet. If it doesn't say it anywhere, see if you can find a serial number and research it with the company. Be prepared to provide that information at "tech inspection".
... failing all else, we do have some loaner helmets available.

How many cars at the same time during track sessions ?
- It depends on how many register for the event. Suffice to say, that the track is long enough that their won't be much "traffic" to deal with.

And the most important one... will I need to change tires and break pads
after a whole day on the track ?
- JD King [ king@snip.net ] would probably be a better person to answer this question specific you your car, since he owns a G35. My best educated guess would be no. If your tires and brakes are relatively new, you should be fine. There will be a "pre-tech" inspection that must be filled out, however. You can take your car and have someone look it over, with brake pads being one of the items checked. The course configuration we are running shouldn't be too hard on your brakes.

I know this one probably depends on my driving style, but since it's my
first track day with a car and the G is pretty much new, I will be taking it
easy (as much as I can...)
- Indeed, true, this is probably a bigger consideration then the type of car you'll be driving. Your instructor can work on many things with you, "braking" being only one of many components to enjoying and learning how to drive quickly and safely around a track.
* Here are some brief tips to help before the event. Two hands on the wheel, the shifter is 1000 degrees, (so don't leave it on the shifter) practice looking ahead, sit yourself so that when your shoulders are against the back of the seat, your wrists can rest upon the top of the steering wheel. That should help give you good posture for driving on and off track... if and when you think about it, practice these things before the event.

Do you guys use track tires or regular street tires ?
- DOT approved tires only. That means any type of tire that is recognized by the Department of Transportation as being safe enough to drive on the street. In english however, there are DOT approved race tires that a select few might have on their cars, but in my experience, most people will have their cars shod with performance, everyday-type tires. Honestly it really doesn't matter much what type of tire you have on your car, just as long as there's tread available and there are now "buldges" or "cords" showing. This isn't necessary, but you may also want to increase the normal pressure by about 5-10 lbs., depending on sidewall stiffness and height for driving on track.

"Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity
Agreement" - Is any insurance included in price? If not, do most of ins. companies cover this event?
- Depending on your insurance company, if in the event of a mishap, your car insurance "may" pay for damages. From my understanding, the SCCA's insurance covers your personal self in the event that something happens to you. I'll let someone more familiar give you the actual facts and figures about the SCCA's insurance.

Who will be using these garages there?
- First come, first served basis on garage space

If needed, would there be any tools?
- Some folks will have their personal tools, but the track itself does not. If in a pinch, you need help, I'm sure someone would be willing and/or able to give you a hand or a tool. If you can though, and you think you might need something and you can bring it, do so. Personally I like to be as prepared as possible, but that's just me.

Should one bring a chair?
- I have brought a chair to most events. Sometimes it gets used, sometimes not, and sometimes I just sit on my tool box.

Are short sleeves OK?
- I wondered about this too, and looked in the supplimental rules. It states:
All participants must wear long pants, closed footwear with rubber soles, and shirts with sleeves while on course. Fire resistant suits are not required, but are recommended for drivers of raceprepared cars and optional in all cars. Any crew members over the wall in Pit Lane must be similarly attired.
While it doesn't specifically address the long sleeve issue, I personally feel more comfortable wearing a long sleeve 100% cotton t-shirt.

Are you, 2-days-guys, staying Friday overnight?
- I'm staying both Thursday and Friday nights. I've tried driving up the morning of an event, and whether it's age, or what, feel like crap the entire day. Rest is an important ingredient to enjoying a day or days at the track, and to me well worth the investment of a room the night before.

I have ordered some MU brake pads and Motul 600. Did you also change brake
lines?
- If you "have to" upgrade anything, brakes is a good place to start. Lines aren't necessary, but can help improve the feel of a firm pedal.

If turning rotors is recommended, please suggest the place in NJ?
- Personally I never had good luck with turned, or resurfaced brake rotors. Once more material is removed the disk becomes, shall we say, less strong. Lately I've just opted for stock replacement rotors when ordering new pads. ... others may have different opinions and results. However if you're say, short on time, go ahead and have the rotors resurfaced to better "bed-in" your new pads.

Will anyone bring tire pyrometer or should I buy one?
- Unnecessary for a track day, really. There is a benefit of knowing how your tires are handling the friction thrown at them, but unless you have an adjustable suspension, the only thing you can adjust is your tire pressures.


I have $200 G-Force Hybrid helmet (SA2005), please suggest better one for
price.
- That fine for this event, and a good price. To "step up" to another helmet will cost either double or triple that. From what I understand the biggest difference in the more expensive helmets is the materials used that reduce overall weight. There are probably other features, but I'm certainly not a helmet guru. I have a G-Force helmet as well... SA 2000.


Hopefully I've addressed all the questions, and if you guys don't mind I'm going to post this little Q and A session on the SCCA_PDX yahoo group, to which by the way, you're invited to join. Here's a link: http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/scca_pdx/