Will SRT's without roll bars...
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Re: Will SRT\'s without roll bars...
I would say YES.
I would say YES.
Re: Will SRT\'s without roll bars...
I'll get that answer for you right away....but my guess is:
YES! YES! YES!
I'll get that answer for you right away....but my guess is:
YES! YES! YES!
drdaveSRT
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Can we get a legal answer?
Can we get a legal answer?
Re: Will SRT\'s without roll bars...
YES! YES! YES!
YES! YES! YES!
Andrew2KRT10
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Good for you guys, but I'm surprised about that one...
AC
Good for you guys, but I'm surprised about that one...
AC
drdaveSRT
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i would hate to get there and just be a spectator. plus, don't we need race ready documentation and forms filled out for races?
i would hate to get there and just be a spectator. plus, don't we need race ready documentation and forms filled out for races?
Re: Will SRT\'s without roll bars...
I would be totally pissed to get there and find out we (SRT owners without roll bars) are not allowed to participate in any of the track events!
Joe has said we will be allowed, I assume he checked it out and is correct.
I would be totally pissed to get there and find out we (SRT owners without roll bars) are not allowed to participate in any of the track events!
Joe has said we will be allowed, I assume he checked it out and is correct.
Andrew2KRT10
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I'm sure Joe is correct, and I don't see a problem with the AX, but I'd just be surprised if on the track, at 120-50+, that it would be okay. Hey, I am able to go on the track with my B.S. "Stock" rollbar on my RT/10. I pray everytime that nothing happens because I know I'd get soooooome haircut.
AC
I'm sure Joe is correct, and I don't see a problem with the AX, but I'd just be surprised if on the track, at 120-50+, that it would be okay. Hey, I am able to go on the track with my B.S. "Stock" rollbar on my RT/10. I pray everytime that nothing happens because I know I'd get soooooome haircut.
AC
Janni
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VOI IS NOT A RACE. It's not really a lot of "track time" - you'll be with a Skip Barber instructor and only get 3 or so laps at a time. They will probably run a forced chicane on the front stretch like they did at Viper Days to keep the speeds down. You won't see anywhere near 150 MPH.
The track time at VOI is to let you get a TASTE of track driving - it's NOT a school - it's more of a "driving experience".....
Don't go to VOI for track time - you go for the entire experience! You go to Viper Days for track time.
VOI IS NOT A RACE. It's not really a lot of "track time" - you'll be with a Skip Barber instructor and only get 3 or so laps at a time. They will probably run a forced chicane on the front stretch like they did at Viper Days to keep the speeds down. You won't see anywhere near 150 MPH.
The track time at VOI is to let you get a TASTE of track driving - it's NOT a school - it's more of a "driving experience".....
Don't go to VOI for track time - you go for the entire experience! You go to Viper Days for track time.
Andrew2KRT10
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I hope I'm not starting sh*t, because I am NOT opposed to letting the SRTs out there, but PLEASE, don't tell me it's not "a race". There are very few guys/women, that go out there and don't get a rush to go quicker. Instructor or no instructor, and the danger is there, and the speed is there. Besides, what happened to a couple of cars at VOI 7 ? I'm not looking to spend all kinds of money on installing a roll bar on my RT/10, but I can't beleive that they let RT's out there with the cross bar, calling it safe, at some of the events that are held year long. Let's be honest, we're getting away with keeping out fingers crossed.
AC
I hope I'm not starting sh*t, because I am NOT opposed to letting the SRTs out there, but PLEASE, don't tell me it's not "a race". There are very few guys/women, that go out there and don't get a rush to go quicker. Instructor or no instructor, and the danger is there, and the speed is there. Besides, what happened to a couple of cars at VOI 7 ? I'm not looking to spend all kinds of money on installing a roll bar on my RT/10, but I can't beleive that they let RT's out there with the cross bar, calling it safe, at some of the events that are held year long. Let's be honest, we're getting away with keeping out fingers crossed.
AC
drdaveSRT
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Dumb ? what happenned
Dumb ? what happenned
drdaveSRT
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bump so it won't happen again
bump so it won't happen again
Y2K5SRT
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Driving on the street is inherently dangerous. Leaving your garage is the same. While I do think there is certainly more risk at any track event, even the relatively slow speeds of VOI "demo" runs, I think it is minimal. The few wrecks I am aware of did not involve injury, including one of the more spectacular ones with an instructor at the wheel on some very low mileage 1993 tires (with matching RT/10). There have also been wrecks on the drag strip, despite the relatively simple nature of it. Again, no injuries that I am aware of other than bruised egos.
For you guys that road race all the time, you may not enjoy your laps on the big track. The Skip Barber instructors WILL keep you somewhat restrained - frustratingly so at times. As Janni said and I mentioned before: If you are going to VOI strictly for track time, save your money for the Viper Days events. If you are looking for a nice "get to know your car" session on the autocross, drag strip, and road course - this is a great venue for all. And with the first two there are no instructors in the car, so you can truly "feel your oats" if that is your desire.
Watch for at least black SRT out there!
Chris
PS. Knowing that they have a module that they can program to cap your speed on the SRT-10 for Viper Days (to run without a roll bar), I wouldn't be surprised to see it here...
Driving on the street is inherently dangerous. Leaving your garage is the same. While I do think there is certainly more risk at any track event, even the relatively slow speeds of VOI "demo" runs, I think it is minimal. The few wrecks I am aware of did not involve injury, including one of the more spectacular ones with an instructor at the wheel on some very low mileage 1993 tires (with matching RT/10). There have also been wrecks on the drag strip, despite the relatively simple nature of it. Again, no injuries that I am aware of other than bruised egos.
For you guys that road race all the time, you may not enjoy your laps on the big track. The Skip Barber instructors WILL keep you somewhat restrained - frustratingly so at times. As Janni said and I mentioned before: If you are going to VOI strictly for track time, save your money for the Viper Days events. If you are looking for a nice "get to know your car" session on the autocross, drag strip, and road course - this is a great venue for all. And with the first two there are no instructors in the car, so you can truly "feel your oats" if that is your desire.
Watch for at least black SRT out there!
Chris
PS. Knowing that they have a module that they can program to cap your speed on the SRT-10 for Viper Days (to run without a roll bar), I wouldn't be surprised to see it here...
Paul Hawker
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The instructors at VOI's are more to instruct you on the proper line thru the course. If you are going to fast, they will try to rein you in, however they also have been known to encourage people to go faster if in their opinion they can safely do so. It is also the limited laps that tend to keep the ultimate speeds down, as you barely learn the track, and it is time to come in.
The instructors are very professional and fun loving, but no one wants someone to ruin their exprience by driving over their head.
While VOI track time is not a race, and no clock is used, the experience of driving your Viper on a track is not to be missed. It kind of wets your appetitite, and prepares you for the full ViperDays experience.
The full on driving experience is available at the autocross, where no instructor is needed, and you can drive as fast as you can keep it on the track.
The Drags are also run as fast as you are capable.
VOI's are very professionally run, and safety is stressed, so as to allow more VOI's to follow.
Under these circumstances the RT's & SRT's are probably safely up to the task.
The instructors at VOI's are more to instruct you on the proper line thru the course. If you are going to fast, they will try to rein you in, however they also have been known to encourage people to go faster if in their opinion they can safely do so. It is also the limited laps that tend to keep the ultimate speeds down, as you barely learn the track, and it is time to come in.
The instructors are very professional and fun loving, but no one wants someone to ruin their exprience by driving over their head.
While VOI track time is not a race, and no clock is used, the experience of driving your Viper on a track is not to be missed. It kind of wets your appetitite, and prepares you for the full ViperDays experience.
The full on driving experience is available at the autocross, where no instructor is needed, and you can drive as fast as you can keep it on the track.
The Drags are also run as fast as you are capable.
VOI's are very professionally run, and safety is stressed, so as to allow more VOI's to follow.
Under these circumstances the RT's & SRT's are probably safely up to the task.
Janni
Enthusiast
Re: Will SRT\'s without roll bars...
No.
No.
