FW: QCUSA event

["Rich, Jack" <JRich@Kronos.com>]

I tried to send this directly to Jonathan Linkov (asking advice about
Lime Rock event) but got a bounce, so now the entire list has to read my
reply....

> Jonathan,
> 
> You don't need to do anything in terms of changes to your car; it will
> be very fun to run stock.  Also, track driving is *really* fun, and if
> you continue doing it to the point where you start competing, you need
> to consider that most modifications to your car (including non-stock
> wheel sizes) will move you out of showroom stock and into much tougher
> competition.  I run my 84 4kq in showroom stock B (SSB) with COMSCC 
> http://www.comscc.org/~comscc/, where either it or I am only
> moderately competitive (mid-pack). 
> 
> What you need:
> Brake pads nearly new (at most 50% worn).  Brake discs in good shape.
> Bring spare pads and discs if in doubt.
> New brake fluid.  Use DOT 4.
> New engine oil.  I've switched to synthetic since I started doing this
> regularly.
> Excellent tires.  You won't believe how fast they wear out.  Most
> beginners are on street tires.
> 
> The first and foremost improvement to handling for your car is to run
> competition tires, such as BFG R1's or equivalent.  (Make sure they're
> DOT approved street legal, again for competition reasons, as well as
> QCUSA rules.)  The second improvement to make is to buy a racing
> harness.
> 
> See you at Lime Rock!
> 
> Jack Rich