| What
is involved with a Tech Inspection? |
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cars will be subjected to a tech inspection before they are
allowed on the track. Everyone will be required to turn in a
completed, signed tech inspection form to whomever techs their
car at the event. Group One and Two cars will be inspected by
their instructors, Group 3 cars will be done by NASA tech inspectors
and Group 4 (instructors) will self-tech. Before you get to
the event, be sure you meet the following minimum requirements.
Cars that fail tech at the event will not receive entry fee
refunds! Get a tech inspection form here and go over your car
before the event! You may also receive a free pre-track tech
inspection from: Bodymotion
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addition, we recommend the following:
A jack, jackstands and tools
A full tank of gas
A fresh oil change
Fresh, full coolant
Fresh high-temp brake fluid (like Castrol GT LMA, AP550, ATE
Super Blue or Ford HD)
Brake pads/shoes with at least 1/2 of original thickness remaining
Spare parts, you know what breaks on your car, bring extras! |
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| Example
Tech Points |
1.
All loose items, both inside and outside the car, must be removed.
This includes floor mats, tool kits, jacks, hubcaps, trim rings,
fender skirts, aftermarket roof and bicycle racks, window air
deflectors, radar detectors, EZPass, change, etc. Spare tires
may remain in the vehicle if they are securely bolted down.
T-tops, targa tops, sunroofs, and moonroofs may remain on vehicles
only if they are held down securely. Convertible tops must be
secured in the down position.
2. Seat belts must be functional and properly secured. Factory
seatbelts are almost always enough. If you have added harnesses
or any kind be sure to consult the CCR for legality. The same
goes for any modifications you have made in the name of comfort
or safety inside the car (roll bars, seats, etc.) All seats
which will contain drivers, instructors, or passengers must
be solidly attached and meet safety specs.
3. Wheels must be firmly attached, with all studs and lug nuts
present and tight.
Wheel bearings must not show any play. Tires must be in good
condition, with no cording or belts showing and no dry rot or
cracks in the tread or sidewall. In addition, tires must be
sufficiently inflated, have ample tread per it’s design
and be in matched sets on each axle.
4. The throttle shall have a fully functioning return spring.
5. The brake pedal must have adequate pressure. The brake fluid
reservoir must be full of clean fluid.
6. The battery shall be securely mounted and/or held down with
both terminals covered.
7. No fuel, oil, water, or brake fluid leaks shall be allowed.
8. Brake lights must be functional.
9. Exhaust systems must exit behind the driver. No leaks!
10. All non-original driver restraints must meet safety specs
per the CCR. No three- or four-point harnesses of any kind.
11. Secure gas cap.
12. Exposed headlights/signal lights on nose taped up.
13. Numbers on both sides of car, 10” tall minimum. Shoe
polish is not allowed nor are window numbers.
14. Any in-car cameras securely mounted and also held with a
safety tether. |
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