bob_mearns
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Us Pro3 guys have a mailing list that's pretty active with (sometimes) useful chatter. One of the guys who is just about done building a Pro3 car and will be a Novice this year asked some questions this morning that got detailed answers that might be useful to other Novices. The questions:
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As I get to the long list of little things left on the build I've got a few questions I need answered/clarification on...
Cage Padding - Is this required? I don't see it in the rulebook. If it is where is it required (I assume driver's side doorbars..forward laterals)? Recommendations?
Cage Inspection Hole - 3/16" diameter it says in the rules. Best place passenger side, lower section of main hoop?
Tow Eye/Loop - I have a factor toe eye/loop under the rear bumper. Is this legal to use? Just need an aftermarket eye/loop for the front then?
Tech Inspection - When I'm ready where can I get a Conference Tech Inspection prior to the first race? I don't want to just show up to my first race for Tech and find I missed some things.
Decals - Besides the standard decal kit we get from WX Signs, it sounds like I also need the following decals: Tow (2), Kill Switch (1), Transponder (1). Any others? Sources for these?
Geez..can't believe Race #1 is coming up soon. It's a bit overwhelming with everything to keep in mind and to remember for that first day. If anyone has a great checklist or source of information for a Novice first race (what to bring at a minimum, procedures, etc.) it would be helpful.I'm pretty organized and have a nice little binder with info and lists and rules, etc but would be nice to have some insight from some of you who have done this dozens of times already.
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As I get to the long list of little things left on the build I've got a few questions I need answered/clarification on...
Cage Padding - Is this required? I don't see it in the rulebook. If it is where is it required (I assume driver's side doorbars..forward laterals)? Recommendations?
Cage Inspection Hole - 3/16" diameter it says in the rules. Best place passenger side, lower section of main hoop?
Tow Eye/Loop - I have a factor toe eye/loop under the rear bumper. Is this legal to use? Just need an aftermarket eye/loop for the front then?
Tech Inspection - When I'm ready where can I get a Conference Tech Inspection prior to the first race? I don't want to just show up to my first race for Tech and find I missed some things.
Decals - Besides the standard decal kit we get from WX Signs, it sounds like I also need the following decals: Tow (2), Kill Switch (1), Transponder (1). Any others? Sources for these?
Geez..can't believe Race #1 is coming up soon. It's a bit overwhelming with everything to keep in mind and to remember for that first day. If anyone has a great checklist or source of information for a Novice first race (what to bring at a minimum, procedures, etc.) it would be helpful.I'm pretty organized and have a nice little binder with info and lists and rules, etc but would be nice to have some insight from some of you who have done this dozens of times already.
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