Before Pace Laps (3:45 meeting)
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

