MACC & GCC Track Night In America

Added to Calendar: 05/20/22

Tony_G said:
So, I would like to do this. But as I said earlier the tech sheet says it needs working windshield wipers. So I sent an email to the SCCA asking about that. Here was his response.

“Is your factory five a street car? With license plates? What kind of rollover protection does it have? Can you send me some pictures?
That's the facts,
- Jack”

So I sent him pictures and this was his response.

“I think the low back seats may be an issue. Can you check with factory 5 and see what they recommend as far as meeting our requirements.” He attached this flow chart.
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The tech sheet says nothing about high back seats. Only roll bar padding. And the flow chart he sent doesn’t say that either.

What the hell?? This is the story of my life. I guess I need to find out who is in charge of the local SCCA and call them. I don’t want to spend all the time and money and then not pass tech.

Update: I just check on the Heartland track day event for a contact. It’s the same guy. Jack Track.
I don’t know what to think. I hope all the MACC guys doing this are aware.
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My 289 Cobra is allowed. Just sign up. I have low seats. Not a problem. Always approved. This will be my FOURTH track night.
Our last MACC track event we had 5 Cobras with all kinds of seats…
 
CSX7070 said:
My 289 Cobra is allowed. Just sign up. I have low seats. Not a problem. Always approved. This will be my FOURTH track night.
Our last MACC track event we had 5 Cobras with all kinds of seats…
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CSX7070 said:
My 289 Cobra is allowed. Just sign up. I have low seats. Not a problem. Always approved. This will be my FOURTH track night.
Our last MACC track event we had 5 Cobras with all kinds of seats…
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Tony…inspection is done by you. You fill out the inspection sheet for track night. There is no guy walking around inspecting cars.
 
WallyB said:
It'd be great if you could make it (y) When you sign up you can just select - temp scca membership ($15). I don't think you need separate national and regional memberships. I don't know about the wipers. Yes, I'm driving out the morning of the 20th and driving home on the 21st.
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Yes - you have to have the temp SCCA membership at the minimum. I do not have wipers on my car - the stems turn, but no wipers on the car. I have had zero problems with this in four TNIA’s.
 
CSX7070 said:
Yes - you have to have the temp SCCA membership at the minimum. I do not have wipers on my car - the stems turn, but no wipers on the car. I have had zero problems with this in four TNIA’s.
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Soooo, my Niece Abby has a 6th grade graduation on same day. If anyone is interested, I would 'sell' my spot. LMK
 
So my builder advised me not to do the upcoming trackday. He thought it was a very bad idea to take a fresh new engine to the track prior to the 500 and 1000 break in and service. I asked my “real” racing co-worker (modifieds) and he reluctantly agreed with my builder. As seasoned cobra owners, what’s your thoughts?
 
IMO...I would heed their advice. Would also give you time to get more familiar with driving a Cobra before being on a track.
 
First oil change at 500 miles, then drive it like you intend on driving it. Any well built engine shouldn't need too much of a break-in period
 
All I can tell you is, when I toured the Corvette plant in Bowling Green with my cousin, the new Corvettes come out of the plant sideways and haul a$$ for the 1 mile stretch behind the plant. I was told by my cousin this is to shake out any thing that might go wrong before reaching the customer. Maybe your builder can put it on the dyno for 500 miles :D In the end, I'm with Rich. Was always taught to drive it like you drive it daily during the break-in period. Never had an engine failure, but, I get it if you follow your builder's advice. I'll have Linda make up some "special" stickers for you until break in is done :unsure::unsure:
 
WallyB said:
So my builder advised me not to do the upcoming trackday. He thought it was a very bad idea to take a fresh new engine to the track prior to the 500 and 1000 break in and service. I asked my “real” racing co-worker (modifieds) and he reluctantly agreed with my builder. As seasoned cobra owners, what’s your thoughts?
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Follow your engine builders recommendations.
 
well its official I just cancelled my entry for credit and just let Kent know I appreciated the trailer offer. Have a great time guys I'll definitely be there next time. Car's just not going to make here in time.
 
WallyB said:
well its official I just cancelled my entry for credit and just let Kent know I appreciated the trailer offer. Have a great time guys I'll definitely be there next time. Car's just not going to make here in time.
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Could still go and be our coach! 🤔
 
Steve - I think you did the right choice. Not worth potentially creating an engine issue that may develop later on.

Tim - Per your comment about the corvette plant, "...the new Corvettes come out of the plant sideways and haul a$$ for the 1 mile stretch behind the plant. I was told by my cousin this is to shake out any thing that might go wrong before reaching the customer." This is purely a manufacturing quality assurance test to literally shake loose any parts on the car that may have been mis-assembled in the plant, I.e., it is a quick way to find out what wasn't done properly during assembly. Chrysler did a similar test to every minivan coming out of the plant when I worked there. You always heard about the times when they forgot to install the nut that holds on the steering wheel.
 
Too busy to take pics, but a buddy was there with his son... Waiting for his upload. About to hot the road home, more summary later
 
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