Welcome/ Introduce Staff

  • Novice Coach- I'm your resource for the night
  • Driving Coach- Helps supervise track and communicate to drivers during sessions on pit lane
  • Event Manager- Supervises track, keeps event running on time
  • Admin, etc.- Don't hesitate to ask questions
  • Acknowledge local region(if present)

About TNIA

  • Fun, no pressure evening
  • Independence: no instructor
  • No dumb questions
  • Event flow - three 20 min sessions, schedule in packet
  • Report to grid 5-10 mins early, especially for first session
  • Bring tech sheet to registration or grid before first session
  • Entering track; slow & smooth onto the track, no burnouts, etc.; don't cross BLEND LINE
  • Exiting track; Drivers should put fist up. Good communication and etiquette.
  • Pit lane speed limit <20-30mph; no wake zone
  • Debrief after each session; MANDATORY

Things to focus on for on pace laps.

  • Helmets on, no passengers, sit as you are going to during the hot lapping sessions
  • Find corner stations
  • Watch your mirrors as much as possible; get used to doing so at low speed
  • Find passing zones
  • Draw a mental image of the track; try to memorize
  • No passing, single file, 2-3 car lengths