[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.

[00 SS]

Thanks for the advice guys. New tires are definitely on the "to do" list, as is all the normal pre-event maintenance. I was thinking I'd get a set of the Continental DW tires. The price is decent compared to other tires in the catagory and I've been VERY happy with the DWS tires I put on the Caddy so far. I had to change the Caddy tires due to a nail near the sidewall of one tire that couldn't be repaired. My neighbor has a set of DW on his '04 Cobra and is also very pleased with them.

Blaine, it looks like you've done the SSC at some pretty high speeds. Most of the course looks pretty tame at Touring Class speeds, but how tight are the turns in the narrows? What speed would you expect to be able to do that section at on good street tires in what is basically an ESP 4th Gen F-body?