Safety

• Driving a car on a track is inherently dangerous
• Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge you need to minimize risk
• The only thing you can take home is you and your car; nothing to win or prove
• Do not feel pressured to leave your comfort zone based on other drivers or your own mindset

Teamwork

• Look around; these are your teammates, not your competitors
• Everyone in your group has different comfort levels
• Work together; respect one another; leave each other some space
• Be patient with each other

Point By’s

• Passing in zones w/point-by only
• Be clear! Full arm extension out window for left, up over roof for right
• Pointing car hold your line, passing car go off line
• One point for every car you want to point by; let them get alongside you before giving another point
• Lift off throttle when you point; stay off until they get alongside you
• Mutual respect between pointer and pointed; patience and teamwork
• Pit for a gap if stuck in line
• Pit to clear jam behind you

Flags

• Waving Yellow- Approach with caution at lowered pace, something out of the ordinary ahead
• Blue w/ yellow stripe- "rear view mirror," point-by cars in next passing zone, don't worry or change what you are doing; not an exemption on point-bys or using a passing zone
• Waving Black- Everyone pit next time you reach the pit entrance
• Open Black w/ Point- Individual black, enter the pits and see driver coach at first opportunity; don't go into paddock
• Black Flag Instances

- Tires off racing surface
- Spins (anything perpendicular to track or more)
- Not giving point-by’s
- Passing without point-by’s or out of passing zones
- Inconsiderate driving
- Breaking the blend line
- Mechanical concerns

• Red Flag:This one will be used to let drivers know they need to pull to a stop smoothly and safely to the side of the track.
  - Stess this is an emergncy procedure, but not to panic. Check mirrors, stop smoothly and safely.
  - Keep car on driving surface because hot brakes can start grass fires.
  - Which side doesn't matter, but there should be a clear lane in the center for emergency vehicles.
  - Wait to move until further signals are given by corner workers or other officials. This will probably be a black flag.
• Checkered- session finished, cool down, lowered speed, slow car down, and keep helmet on

Spins

• Locate corner station, if possible; follow their instructions
• If you can't see corner station, rejoin track with caution, off line, as safe as possible
• Mechanical - get off preferred line; make it back to pit lane or to corner station depending on severity

Incidents (car cannot move)

• Locate corner station, if possible, and signal you are ok; follow their instructions
• Stay in your car unless signaled to exit or you're in danger (i.e. fire)

Track specific nuances/lore/things to be aware of.

"First Date" Speech

• Treat tonight like you would your first time doing anything else
• Basketball example, ski slope example, etc.
• Lay the foundation first, then build as you gain comfort and awareness
• Get in a rhythm
• Err on the side of caution if unsure about anything
• Be aware and look for warning signs
  Smells/feels on your car
  How you feel; tired, fatigued, etc. pit and rest
• Traction Control - recommend on for first session, if used to using it on the street