IRP Tuesday

[RidiculousTalon]

I know I got pretty antsy to race Saturday, but was let down when I couldn't... sooooooooo I think I'm going to go down to IRP on Tuesday for street legal night. It won't be as good as US 41 would have been, but it will do, and I don't have any finals on Tues either, so why not? Is anyone else interested in heading down there? It could be fun if a couple of us could drive down together and what have you. It's $15 now, but you can get a $5 coupon in the trader paper or wheels and deals. Just wondering if anyone else wants to join me.

[supr87gt]

How strict is tech there?

[madaba]

i was thinking about going if the weather is good

i was wondering about tech as well, i still have a cracked windshield?

[RidiculousTalon]

Here are the requirements as stated on the webpage, IRP Street Legal Series (http://www.irponline.com/HOME/RaceDivisions/TNSL/StreetDreamsRules.asp):

The following are requirements for street legal vehicles:
1. The vehicle must be STREET LEGAL, which means registered, insured, and drivable on the street.
2. NO RACE CARS!!
3. Shorts are NOT PERMITTED when racing and a shirt with sleeves is required to race.
4. Seat belts must be properly mounted.
5. All windows must be present and in good shape and rolled up fully when racing. (no cracks)
6. All automatic transmissions must have operational neutral safety switches.
7. Doors handles operational inside & out.
8. Battery cannot be in driver?s compartment and the battery must have 3/8 bolts to hold it in place.
9. Batteries that are relocated in the trunk must have external cut off switch to the rear of the vehicle labeled "CUT OFF."
10. Radiator must have proper overflow catch tank.
11. Tires must be in good condition.
12. Carburetor must be covered: if there is no hood, live fan must be removed but an electric fan is OK.
13. Carburetor must have ?two? return springs installed.
14. Rear seat must be installed or sheet metal covering or trunk bulkhead must be installed.
15. Convertibles must run with top up and driver MUST have a SNELL 90 or newer approved helmet.
16. All vehicles must have at least one working taillight.
17. All hubcaps and trim rings must be removed.
18. All drivers running vehicles 13.99 or quicker must have a SNELL 90 or newer approved helmet.
19. Slicks are allowed as long as they are DOT approved.
20. NO PASSENGERS ARE PERMITTED!

I looked at weather.com, and it says PM showers, so we may get rained out again :mad: . We will have to see though.

[Chappy]

I might be there... not running though.

[myjadeZXT]

1. The vehicle must be STREET LEGAL, which means registered, insured, and drivable on the street.

16. All vehicles must have at least one working taillight.

Uh... isn't that illegal to only have one working?

2. NO RACE CARS!!

Isn't a car you drive in a race a race car? so.. they're ALL race cars. Either that, or you can't have experience unless you head on up to 75th or the airport in chicago and race at nite.

7. Doors handles operational inside & out.

Sorry Ben.. you can't go. You don't even have outside door handles.

14. Rear seat must be installed or sheet metal covering or trunk bulkhead must be installed.

Uh.. you can't go either Pete. I don't have a rear seat :D

17. All hubcaps and trim rings must be removed.

Don't want any hubcaps beating you down the track... but I see their point.

[Ikestaa]

I'd be willing to go over the summer, but not this week. :cry:

[DyerMullet]

Here are the requirements as stated on the webpage, IRP Street Legal Series (http://www.irponline.com/HOME/RaceDivisions/TNSL/StreetDreamsRules.asp):


6. All automatic transmissions must have operational neutral safety switches.
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What if you arn't manually shifting your autotrans. I just put it in gear and ago.

I don't have a helmit (not worth getting kicked out after one pass), plus I have finals so I can't go anyways, but I want to.

Scott

[rutan00z28]

I don't think I'll go, thanks for asking though.

Carry on

[supr87gt]

So basically, I cant go? :(

1. Bungee cord over the battery
2. 20 oz. Mello Yellow overflow
3. No DS loop
4. Passenger door handle broken
5. No helmet (I could muster a 13.98 possibly)


If ya'll are serious about this and the weather will clear up, Ill clean up this shit box and maybe get through tech. Is this like a T&T or what?

[Boostdz]

7. Doors handles operational inside & out.

Sorry Ben.. you can't go. You don't even have outside door handles.



DAMNIT........well.....maybe if I put a window net in it, but then again I do not own a race car.

[Curt]

Ill clean up this shit box

You mean brush your teeth?

[Jeremy94GT]

If the weather holds out...I will be there racing my car.

Anybody know what the exact criteria is for a DS Loop???

[Neil@AU]

Several of those rules are gay.

Except the one about the shorts....because you know that 1mm of fabric will save your life in a wreck...

[sedanman]

All they ever check is if you have a battery hold down and if you have a helmet. If you run faster then 11.99 repeatedly they will kick your for no cage. You also must wear pants other then that they don't give a shit.

[Jeremy94GT]

Last time I raced at IRP...the guy directing people to the burnout box yanked open my door and saw that I was wearing shorts. He told me to either put on pants or get out of line. Lucky for me I had an extra pair of long pants to jump into.

Moral of story...don't try to pass stuff over on them because they do check...it's not US41.

And Neil...the long pants are more a protection from fire than a wreck. Although I would think in a fire, the fabric would melt onto your skin and cause you more harm than if you weren't wearing it at all???

[Neil@AU]

Last time I raced at IRP...the guy directing people to the burnout box yanked open my door and saw that I was wearing shorts. He told me to either put on pants or get out of line. Lucky for me I had an extra pair of long pants to jump into.

Moral of story...don't try to pass stuff over on them because they do check...it's not US41.

And Neil...the long pants are more a protection from fire than a wreck. Although I would think in a fire, the fabric would melt onto your skin and cause you more harm than if you weren't wearing it at all???

In a fire, I'd rather be wearing the shorts ;)

[White84monte]

when my friend was on fire the wool shirt and jeans didnt burn fast at all. he wasnt burned much at all. now if you were wearing polyester or some shit than i would think it would shrink wrap to your legs. bare skin is bad

[Neil@AU]

when my friend was on fire the wool shirt and jeans didnt burn fast at all. he wasnt burned much at all. now if you were wearing polyester or some shit than i would think it would shrink wrap to your legs. bare skin is bad

Well, when I was on fire, the shit burned into my legs, forcing me to amputate them with a 7/16" wrench in the pits between rounds.

[Stil2stock]

How much are helmets going for now? SNELL 90 or better that is. Is it kosher to buy them used, or is that a bad idea?

[Ikestaa]

I got my Bell SR Pro helmet last summer for 250ish. Mine is full face, but open design with no visor. This protects your face from getting intimate with the steering wheel, but also gives you good visibility. Basically, it's cheap insurance. It's an area where I would not cut corners by buying a used helmet, you don't know what it's been through. If I bought another one, I would probably go with a visor so I could use it karting.

[RidiculousTalon]

it still says pm thunderstorms for weather, but we will see. I'm going to head down around 3-3:30 ish, if anyone wants to join where should we meet up? perhaps wal-mart parking lot?

[Chappy]

I got my Snell 2000 helmet last year for $125, full face with visor. Look around, should be able to find new ones fairly cheap. BTW, buy a closed face helmet, as NHRA will not allow open face any more.

[shaggyboiler]

How do you know the raiting on a helmet? I have 2 that I were when I ride my Motorcycle. My HJC one cost me like $400. Would it work?

Shane

[a4dp]

http://www.extremesupply.com/bieffe/biefmcyc/birt.htm

I bought one of these for autocrossing.

[Ikestaa]

There should be a sticker on the inside of the helmet, where the back of your head is.

[Cool Hand]

How do you know the raiting on a helmet? I have 2 that I were when I ride my Motorcycle. My HJC one cost me like $400. Would it work?

Shane

Shane, I'm pretty sure your HJC will be fine. On the back of your head on the outside it'll prolly say "SA" or "2000" or something along those lines. I have an Ion bike helmet that i wear and is legal. There are 2 rating systems I've seen on bike helmets, but right now I can only think of the snell. I'd bet your HJC is snell 2000 aproved.

[Stil2stock]

ok, a4dp, why are those so cheap compared to everything else i've seen??

[a4dp]

ok, a4dp, why are those so cheap compared to everything else i've seen??

I don't know, you can check mine out if you'd like. Its a nice helmet.

[Cool Hand]

Helmet pricing varies hugely depending on when you buy and who you talk to. My Ion was listed at 249.99 plus an additional 29.99 for the reflective shield. I ended up only paying 179.99 for the helmet and shield because I was buddies with one of the regulars.

Things like vents, sheilds, decals, bags, ect, ect determine the price. I'd imagine you can get a plain jane helmet for under 100 bucks. But when your riding your matching R6 or F4i (like i hope to in the near future), you look a whole lot cooler. If you just want a helmet for the occasional drag strip or road course event, features and decals dont really matter.

[RidiculousTalon]

anyone who wants to ride down with me, i'm going to be at wal mart at 3:30 and then take off. see you then

[redSS]

How do you know the raiting on a helmet? I have 2 that I were when I ride my Motorcycle. My HJC one cost me like $400. Would it work?

Shane

Shane, I'm pretty sure your HJC will be fine. On the back of your head on the outside it'll prolly say "SA" or "2000" or something along those lines. I have an Ion bike helmet that i wear and is legal. There are 2 rating systems I've seen on bike helmets, but right now I can only think of the snell. I'd bet your HJC is snell 2000 aproved.

It's either SA or MA if its snell tested (Unless its a horseback riding helmet). MA is motorcycle helmets tested by snell. SA are sports car helmets that add rollbar impact testing and fire proof materials inside. SA's are generally heavier and more expensive. 2000, or 00, is the latest date and usually the places let you run one or two before that, eg: SA95 or SA 90.

So if the rules just say "SNELL", I guess either MA or SA will work, although my trek bike helmet is also snell rated...

[Cool Hand]

thanks for the clarification.

[vettehardt]

check out www.soloperformance.com. I've seen they have decent prices on helmets. Here are their HJC helmets: http://www.soloperformance.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=22&BrandID=14 I have the CL-5 i use for auto-xing and it has been a good helmet.

[Jeremy94GT]

cancelled...don't bother going

[bigSS]

IRP blows...lets go to 41

[Ikestaa]

What was there excuse for cancelling this time? A sprinkle?

[Chappy]

actually it's rained pretty good here for a little while... so they actually had a good excuse.

[bigSS]

I am thinking of going to US41 this Friday.... they open at 5

[Good Doctor]

41 has test and tune this friday at 5?

[dave89gta]

http://www.dragnbreath.com/US41Dragway/

[DyerMullet]

They still have the schedule from 2003 up. Are the test and tune days the same as last year?

[DeadPedal]

according to the schedule i have here, test and tune in may is:

wed & sat 5 - 10
friday 5 - 11
sun 8am - 4

[DyerMullet]

who's up for some friday racin.

[RidiculousTalon]

Is it going to be the extreme street racing thing that is on their schedule from last year? It's the same time of the month to correspond, so it might be. But what is that? I have no idea. I might be up for some friday action though.

[bigSS]

You don't want to go RACE at extreme chaos, or whatever the hell its called. Its PACKED, and during one of those "street racing things" they take down the lights and timers.

[supr87gt]

Street Car Chaos isnt until the 21st.

[Neil@AU]

You don't want to go RACE at extreme chaos, or whatever the hell its called. Its PACKED, and during one of those "street racing things" they take down the lights and timers.

I dunno, Alex, it might be kinda fun....we could probably recover our admission price against some of those dumbasses and have enough cash leftover to buy beers later on. ;)

[supr87gt]

You don't want to go RACE at extreme chaos, or whatever the hell its called. Its PACKED, and during one of those "street racing things" they take down the lights and timers.

I dunno, Alex, it might be kinda fun....we could probably recover our admission price against some of those dumbasses and have enough cash leftover to buy beers later on. ;)

I wouldnt get your hopes up there. Those guys from Chitown at SCC mean business.

[Good Doctor]

I do have to say last time I hit 41 when SCC was in town, it was pretty cool. but your damn right, the chitown guys bring some speed. Not that I wouldn't want to hustle some of the import drivers, but you know how that goes...

[supr87gt]

Rumor has it there's supposed to be a lot of out of staters coming to this upcoming one. St. Louis street racers are supposedly coming up with some pretty badass cars. And I also heard a rumor of a couple outlaw-esque vehicles MAYBE trying to make the trip. Regardless this should be a pretty bad ass event this time.

[Neil@AU]

You don't want to go RACE at extreme chaos, or whatever the hell its called. Its PACKED, and during one of those "street racing things" they take down the lights and timers.

I dunno, Alex, it might be kinda fun....we could probably recover our admission price against some of those dumbasses and have enough cash leftover to buy beers later on. ;)

I wouldnt get your hopes up there. Those guys from Chitown at SCC mean business.

Oh, don't you worry about me.

[myjadeZXT]

You don't want to go RACE at extreme chaos, or whatever the hell its called. Its PACKED, and during one of those "street racing things" they take down the lights and timers.

I dunno, Alex, it might be kinda fun....we could probably recover our admission price against some of those dumbasses and have enough cash leftover to buy beers later on. ;)

I wouldnt get your hopes up there. Those guys from Chitown at SCC mean business.

Oh, don't you worry about me.

Sorry Neil... but compared to some of them.. I would worry about you. Unless you can pull off the low 10s and 11s that most of the Chitown guys I know can... good luck

[RidiculousTalon]

I was saying on their schedule they have an extreme street racing on top of the street car chaos. on the 2003 schedule it was may 6 for extreme street racing and street car chaos was like the 21st or something. so i was wondering if anyone knew what the extreme street racing thing was and if it was for this friday?

[supr87gt]

I was saying on their schedule they have an extreme street racing on top of the street car chaos. on the 2003 schedule it was may 6 for extreme street racing and street car chaos was like the 21st or something. so i was wondering if anyone knew what the extreme street racing thing was and if it was for this friday?


actually i kinda remember hearing some kids talk about "fast and the furious" nite at 41 once... :confused:

[Neil@AU]

You don't want to go RACE at extreme chaos, or whatever the hell its called. Its PACKED, and during one of those "street racing things" they take down the lights and timers.

I dunno, Alex, it might be kinda fun....we could probably recover our admission price against some of those dumbasses and have enough cash leftover to buy beers later on. ;)

I wouldnt get your hopes up there. Those guys from Chitown at SCC mean business.

Oh, don't you worry about me.

Sorry Neil... but compared to some of them.. I would worry about you. Unless you can pull off the low 10s and 11s that most of the Chitown guys I know can... good luck

Ya think you need to reply to every little thing don't ya....

You let me worry about me, there chief.