FCA at VIR trackdays March 9/10

Looks like fun.

Do we need track insurance for this?

Thanks.

 

I'll jump in on this topic too. I'm the Chief Steward for the event.

We run a very safe event and our participants, while often very fast are respectful of the fact that they are driving special machinery, and on track with others doing the same.

While track insurance is not required, if you're thinking about it and can afford to spring for it; then it might not be a bad idea. It's really not that expensive when one thinks about it and that extra safety net is very nice to have in the off occasion that something bad does happen.

As Karl mentioned, many insurance companies will cover you (ONCE) at an HPDE but others have added language to their policy's fine print that exclude any activity (even parking) on pavement whose intent is competition - even when the event in question is NOT a competitive event. Ours is not a traditional HPDE model either, it's more like a lapping day - instructors are HIGHLY recommended but not required in any run group. I hold 'chalk talks' but there is no official classroom curriculum and schedule for each group. I do the talks to cover most levels of skill but, of course lean towards the novice side because they are the ones who will both benefit most and have their comfort level increased the most through attendance.

Speaking of competition; let me go ahead and lay that out there too - this is a friendly track day, not a competitive event and the competition mindset should be left at home when traveling to the event. Insurance companies do 'secret shop' these things and will exclude coverage if anyone is seen timing, as that can be construed (and insurance companies are expert construers...) as competition and the event will be classified as competitive over education. Said another (more succinct way) - Overt timing is prohibited.

OK, Sorry for so much detail to such a simple question but I did want to get ahead of any other related questions.

I look forward to seeing everyone SOON!!

Cheers & C U @ d'Track!!
C

Chuck Hawks,
Pro-Driver, Coach, Instructor & Facilitator
rEvolution Performance

 

Hope to see you there in the 612. It's a great event. Warning: it's highly addictive!

 

La Ferrari pic from the track event at VIR today. They were giving hot lap rides after lunch. What an amazing car!
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Is one of the guys standing by the car the owner? I've spoken to him on the phone (he's VERY nice!) but have not yet met him in person.

 

Sorry I couldn't make this event, as I had a deployment at work.

Regardless, thanks for the info on insurance - greatly appreciated.

 

Mark...yes, the gentleman to the right (cream colored shirt)...Bob Rapp.

 

karl, hope you had fun out at the vir field trip. i brought you a new customer to err.

 

(Redundant post from Tracking but it's worth it...)
Boy did we have a great event at VIR this past Mon/Tues!
Peter Krause already posted a great photo of a sample of the amazing machinery we had on hand. The only thing better than the cars was the people! And there were indeed some fantastic people there! Even the Area Sales Manager from Ferrari North America couldn't resist coming. Huge thanks to Foreign Cars Italia for sponsoring the event, bringing some serious eye-candy, and providing tech assistance and support.

We had an amazing crew of instructors (THANK YOU GUYS - GREAT JOB!), who guided a wonderful group of exotic car owners in exploiting what their cars were designed and built to do. It was awesome! One of the instructors in particular - Karl Troy (European Road and Racing) deserves extra special thanks for sponsoring the event with some great looking t-shirts for both the instructors and the general event shirts - THANKS again Karl!!

MAJOR thanks to all who came and most especially to Jim Meek and Philippe Dorier for taking the lead on such an over-the-top event! Away from the track, the dinner and socials on Philippe and Brigitte's deck in the evenings were a blast and their hospitality was greatly appreciated.

If you weren't there, all I can say is start kicking yourself now. And don't miss next year!
Let the photos begin! Can you say La Ferarri? Or how about 288 GTO?!

Cheers & C U @ d'Track!!
C

Chuck Hawks,
Pro-Driver, Coach, Instructor & Facilitator
rEvolution Performance

 

Cockpit of the La Ferrari.
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