Jon Ison
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| posted on 12/4/06 at 06:32 PM |
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not locost but may be interesting too some......
Got this email from Silverstone, maybe someone fancys it.......??
Introduction to race car setup & preparation
1 day course
Next course
Sunday, 14th May 2006
Description
A 1-day course designed as an introduction to understanding setup, geography of a race car and pre-race preparation.
Overview
Many people start motor racing with the intention of buying a race car and running it themselves. They pitch up at their first ever race meeting with
no knowledge of setup or preparation and then find themselves at the back of the grid because of a poor handling car. Most would put this down to lack
of driving experience, possibly a factor in some cases, but without a race car that has been setup and prepared properly, even with god given driving
talent, you wont find yourself at the front of the grid.
Understanding the importance of setup and preparation is quite simply the difference between winning or loosing a race.
Race car setup cannot be learnt overnight and it takes years of experience to perfect for the various different formulae. The aim of this course is to
help owner-drivers understand the basic concepts of setup such as toe in/out, camber, cast, rake, ride height, etc. as well showing them essential
steps in pre-race preparation.
This introductory course will highlight the importance of what has been discussed above and give owner-drivers a better understanding of the car they
are racing. After the course, there is scope for further training with SMA and the NC4M to hone both skills, driving and engineering, both vital for a
race win.
Who should attend?
First time owner-drivers who need to understand the basics of race car setup and those entering racing without a proper understanding of the
importance of correct setup. Essential dos and don'ts of race car preparation.
Learning Objectives
The aim of this course is to help owner-drivers understand the basic concepts of setup such as toe in/out, camber, cast, rake, ride height etc as well
as showing attendees the essential steps in pre-race preparation.
Restrictions
None, but under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Course Location
National College for Motorsport Silverstone Circuit
Cost
£295 + VAT per person
Course Content
09:00 Coffee & Registration
Course induction to building, H&S and course content
09:15 Handouts
Race Car setup, preparation and geometry
10:30 Coffee Break
10:45 Handouts
Race Car setup, preparation and geometry
12:30 Lunch
13:30 Workshop - practical setup procedures
15:00 Coffee Break
15:15 Workshop - practical setup procedures
17:00 Close
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Russ-Turner
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| posted on 12/4/06 at 07:43 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Jon Ison
Course Location
National College for Motorsport Silverstone Circuit
Got an interview there a week Friday for a Race Technician Apprenticeship. Don't know whether I'm more nervous or excited. Course
sounds pretty good John.
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Jon Ison
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| posted on 12/4/06 at 08:05 PM |
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Good luck, if I was 25 years younger it would be the sort of career i would choose.........
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Russ-Turner
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| posted on 13/4/06 at 08:23 PM |
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Cheers John. Hoping to sway opinion in my favour with a few pics of the build.
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Russ-Turner
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| posted on 29/4/06 at 09:46 AM |
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Quick interview update... I only bloody got in!!!
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ned
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| posted on 29/4/06 at 09:50 AM |
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congrats matey! let us know when you can sneak us into the grandprix 
Ned.
beware, I've got yellow skin
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 29/4/06 at 09:59 AM |
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Nice one Russ you can practice on my Locost set up when you know how to do it
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Russ-Turner
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| posted on 29/4/06 at 10:46 AM |
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Thanks guys, I'm over the moon. Can't believe I'm going to be living the dream (well, my dream anyway) I'll add you to the
list of people that would like a V.I.P. entry to Monaco.
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