[00 SS]

My neighbor asked me if I wanted to do the Silver State Classic with him this fall. After researching it a bit, it looks like a blast. He said he'd use his truck and trailer to haul my car and pay for fuel. All I have to do is provide the car and drive it, he'd be my navigator.

If you've done this event before, is there any advice you can give? We are considering the 105 or 110 mph class since that the fastest class they allow first timers in.

After watching the videos on the website, 110 mph on that course will seem like a Sunday drive, maybe with the exception of the short twisties near the end.

[Blainefab]

The Silver State is the Grand daddy of ORR, but the road is rather boring at less than 150mph. The Big Bend race, and the Elko Gamblers Run (hasn't been run for a while) are far more interesting, challenging roads. I've not participated in a Sand Hills race, but have driven the roads and that one is highly recommended too.

Tires - new, no patches, properly inflated with a straight up alignment.

Brakes get used only at the finish, good street pads.

The mental aspect of an ORR is the timed rally part - it takes a good plan, well executed, and some luck, to get a trophy in the Touring classes. My closest finish was as a navigator in the 140mph class: we were +.008mph, and that was only good for third place.

This post has been edited by Blainefab: Apr 27 2012, 07:09 PM