[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]

Some things that the ORR tech guys would check on the tires:

Same or higher speed rating (letter) as what the OEM put on the car

Same or higher load rating (pounds) as what the OEM put on the car - watch out for this one if you are going to a lower profile tire.

2 yrs max age - check the date codes before they get mounted or shaved

No plugs or patches or odd wear

Some general info: http://www.sscc.us/tire_safety.aspx Tire Rack has a bunch of good general tire info - if you buy from them, let them know what you are using them for and that you want fresh date codes. They always seemed to be accommodating for me, but it's been a while since I bought a non truck tire from them.

The narrows have an advisory speed of 45 or 50, I don't recall exactly. My rule of thumb for sporting driving is to double the advisory, but YMMV. I was on Hoosiers, and used the whole roadway, and it was too fast for 4th, so about 130mph, with a long uphill grade exiting it so I'd just slow down for the first couple of turns, then it opens up, and at that elevation the car would pick up speed slowly so I'd have to get back on the gas ASAP.

This post has been edited by Blainefab: Apr 27 2012, 07:54 PM