Other time trial club stuff

[timmmy]

I am getting into NASA racing this year and as such have been trawling their site and others for anything to do with GTS4 which is the class my Audi will run. I found this video this evening and thought I would share it as its good

Ferrari Vs Nissan GTR

[cfossum]

The GTR is an amazing car, but try not to drive like that guy.

[breakaway500]

How do they run accurate time trials with other cars on track,and spaced so closely?Was that just practice? VIR sure looks like a fun track.

[cuda6666]

I don't get it. Isn't that what we call a catch - or a practice session

[TroyV]

I could be wrong, but I think those guys run transponders and pick out whatever lap was best during the session. I dunno....being on the clock with other cars nearby sure looks like racing to me.

[brucesallen]

Looks like that Ferrari guy likes to play with his shifter and slow way down for each corner. Like a F guy I once instructed that thought downshifting was the right way to slow the car.

[horizenjob]

Maybe he's pondering that whole "Disposable Income" thing instead on concentrating on using his brakes.

[Mick]

It's not like he's doing any work. He's probably just flicking a paddle with his pinky.

[breakaway500]

"Looks like that Ferrari guy likes to play with his shifter.."

I've heard that about Ferrari owners.. (no offense,Dan)

[John F]

NASA uses TT as the last part of their qualification for wheel-to-wheel racing license program. Here's a C/P from their site. They also don't like you to run lap timers in HPDE, but the advent of the GPS systems pretty much over-ruled that decision.

NASA TT utilizes a car classification system that is easy to understand, and gives HPDE-4 drivers a taste of competition by allowing them to compete for top lap times, in advanced, open passing run sessions, against similarly prepared cars for awards, prizes, and recognition.

In total, there are nine Time Trial classes, including one unlimited, two semi-unlimited, and six limited classes. Each region has its own Regional Championship Series that gives us our regional champions, and qualifies drivers to become eligible to compete at the NASA National Championships at Miller Motorsports Park (or Mid-Ohio). Awards are usually provided to our top-level finishers at each of the regional events. To compete in NASA TT, a driver must obtain a NASA National TT License, which requires the driver to be an advanced level driver or racer. Driver and vehicle safety are among our top concerns, and we have a pro-active safety program. Our HPDE program, that accommodates drivers of all experience levels, is the best way for a driver to become qualified to compete in Time Trial. The Time Trial program completes the NASA competition pathway from NASA-X to wheel-to-wheel racing.

[breakaway500]

So,the timing sessions are run with others on track,and passing anywhere is allowed?They then take your best timed laps during that session to determine a winner,rather than your "finishing" position?

[mr2sc]

It's not like he's doing any work. He's probably just flicking a paddle with his pinky.

Nah, he doesn't even have to bother flicking any pesky paddles (nor the GT-R for that matter)...just steer and press the pedals