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Welcome
We are very happy that you are joining us for a performance driving experience. The ability for you to appreciate and enjoy your vehicle’s capacity is our goal. We like to think of this experience as part performance driver training, part vehicle testing and feed back, but most importantly, a legal way to enjoy the performance of your car while developing your abilities in a much safer environment than the city streets.
Safety First
Be careful. Cars are large heavy objects and performance driving can be dangerous. If you get tired, too hot or feel pressure to do too much, stop and tell us. We would much rather cut the day short and have you back than have some sort of on track problem. Safety is number 1.
What You Can Expect
1. Ground School – discuss the basics of driving and vehicle dynamics.
2. Both driver and passenger sessions (a lot of track time).
3. Help with car set-up (tires, tire pressure, suspension, modifications, etc.).
4. Help with vehicle issues, seating positions, driving techniques and car control.
5. A great time.
What Is Expected Of You
1. Think Safety First.
2. Come rested and be prepared for a vigorous and fun day.
3. Remember to service your car during the day.
4. Take notes.
5. Drink a lot of water and eat snacks often (it’s very easy to get dehydrated).
6. Ask questions, meet and communicate with other students.
7. Let us know what you think of the training at the end of the day.
Safety Issues
Driver – This is the one area we all have some control over, ourselves.
More than anything else, we want you to be safe, happy and return for another event. For that reason here are some common issues that we as adults and drivers need to conform to.
A. Proper attire- As of this writing, the correct helmet for open track driving is rated as SA00 or SA2000, SA2005 are now available and recommended. This rating (SA)is accepted by most governing bodies for fender equipped track vehicles. Full-face helmets are safer than open-faced helmets.
B. If not wearing an approved fire retardant driving suit, please wear cotton long pants with closed toe shoes and a cotton long sleeve shirt. No short pants, tank tops or open toe shoes.
C. Vision is very important - wear any needed corrective eye wear. Sunglasses can cut down on the glare from the pavement. Test fit all eyewear with helmet before entering the track.
D. Physical maintenance during the day – Performance driving is very intense. Most first time track drivers are surprised by the intense sense of speed and the amount of physical work that it takes. Drink more water than you think you need throughout the day. Also, plan to eat a small snack before and after each session (fruit, protein bars, whatever works for you). Getting light headed or tired during a training session can be detrimental to you and everyone on track with you.
E. Physical maintenance before the event – Be rested! Eat a good healthy breakfast. Physical training in cardio is always recommended weeks prior to the event. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and be prepared for some noise, and wind as well.
Vehicle Preparation
As for many of you this may be the first track experience you have had. There are several steps you need to take to be sure your car will perform at its best. We are there to help you, but your habits need to be started day 1 and the ultimate responsibility is yours.
A. Before the event – Bleed the brakes and always use the highest quality brake fluid you have access to. Recommendations and ratings of fluids are available on the internet. You can talk with your instructor for specific ideas regarding your vehicle. Check the brakes for at least 50% of pad material.
B. Check all fluids – Clean oil (synthetic preferred if the vehicle is properly “broken in”). Coolant level cold checked, power steering fluid cold checked.
C. Check all lights (brake lights).
D. No loose objects in the vehicle – they become flying objects at speed. Generally strip anything not needed out of the car before leaving for the track. This includes the floor mats that have a habit of lumping up under your break pedal at the wrong time.
E. Clean your car – including engine bay. If a leak develops, you can usually find it easier. Keep your windscreen clear and clean.
Pit Area Safety
Please keep pit speed down to 10 mph or less. Be aware that these are family events. Many children attend as spectators with their families and could be anywhere in the pits. Small pit bikes are common and are hard to see, so take your time getting to and from the track in the pits. Also use your head where you park, don’t block access to the track, then run to the bathroom.
You will be drained when you come off the track, but don’t let down your concentration until you get to your parking spot. Just as many injuries occur in the pits as they do on the track.
1. Performance driving can be dangerous, safety is our #1 priority
2. Your vehicle may not be insured while on the racetrack surface
3. Below is our disclosure that we require. We have a great safety record, have never needed it. We intend to keep it that way. Passengers are required to sign as well. Thank you for your understanding.
See you at the track!
BARBER AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, ALLAN CROCKET, DBA “BARBER DRIVING EXPERIENCE”
Release of Liability/Indemnity Agreement
RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
IN CONSIDERATION of being allowed to participate in any R.E. Barber Ford, a California Corporation, doing business as, Barber Ford, Barber Volkswagen, Barber Subaru, Barber Isuzu, and Barber Recreational Vehicles (hereinafter “Barber”) track events and /or any events sponsored by Barber or any Vendor or Associate of Barber (hereinafter “Event”) and/or the undersigned being permitted to enter for any purpose any RESTRICTED AREA (herein described as including but limited to the racing surface, pit areas, infield, burnout area, approach area, shut down area, and all walkways, concessions, and other areas appurtenant to any area where any activity related to the event shall take place), and/or being permitted to compete, officiate, observe, work for, or for any purpose participate in any way in any Barber event, THE UNDERSIGNED, for himself, his personal representatives, heirs, and next of kin, acknowledges, agrees and represents as follows: 1) That he/she understands that track racing and track events can be dangerous and involve the serious risk of bodily injury and/or death; 2) Despite these inherent risks, the undersigned has knowingly and with full knowledge and consent decided to participate in this track event; 3) That his/her entry upon such restricted area or areas and his/her participation, if any, in the event constitutes an acknowledgement that he/she has inspected such restricted area and that he/she finds and accepts the same as being safe and reasonably suited for the purposes of his/her use, and he/she further agrees and warrants that if, at any time, he/she is in or about restricted areas and he/she feels anything to be unsafe, he/she will immediately advise the officials of such and will leave the restricted area; 4) RELEASES, WAIVES, DISCHARGES AND COVENANTS NOT TO SUE Barber, Allan Crocket, DBA "Barber Driving Experience", the promoter, participants, racing association, sanctioning organization, or any subdivision thereof, track operator, track owners, officials, car owners, drivers, pit crews, any persons in any restricted area, promoter, sponsor, advertisers, vendors, owners and lessees or premises used to conduct the event and each of them, their officers and employees, all for the purpose herein referred to as “releases,” from all liability to the undersigned, his personal representatives, assigns, heirs, and next of kin for any and all loss or damage, and claim or demands thereof on account of injury to the person or property or resulting death of the undersigned, whether caused by negligence of the releases or otherwise while the undersigned is in or upon restricted area, and/or competing, officiating in, observing, working for, or for any purpose participating in the event; 5) AGREES TO INDEMNIFY AND SAVE AND HOLD HARMLESS the releases and each of them from loss, liability, damage, or cost they may incur due to the presence of the undersigned in or upon the restricted areas or in any way competing, officiating in, observing, working for, or for any purpose participating in the event and whether caused by the negligence of the releases or otherwise; 6) ASSUMES FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR RISK OF BODILY INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE due to negligence of the releases or otherwise while the undersigned is in or upon restricted area, and/or competing, officiating in, observing, working for, or for any purpose participating in the event; 6) AGREES TO ABIDE BY the decisions of the Competition Committee and the Touring Car Racing Association board of directors as relating to the General Competition Rules governing the event and any interpretations thereof. THE UNDERSIGNED expressly acknowledges and agrees that the decisions of the Board of Directors are final and without recourse; 7) EACH OF THE UNDERSIGNED expressly acknowledges and agrees that the activities of the event are very dangerous and involve the risk of serious injury and/or death and/or property damage. EACH OF THE UNDERSIGNED further expressly agrees that the foregoing release, waiver, and indemnity agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the Province or State in which the event is conducted and that if any portion thereof is invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect. THE UNDERSIGNED HAS READ AND VOLUNTARILY SIGNS THE RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT, AND FURTHER AGREES THAT NO ORAL REPRESENTATIONS, STATEMENTS OR INDUCEMENTS APART FROM THE FOREGOING WRITTEN AGREEMENT HAVE BEEN MADE.
I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE
Print Driver’s Name: _____________________________________
Driver’s Signature: _____________________________________ Date: ___________
Emergency Contact: _______________________________________
Emergency Phone: _______________________________________
Allan and drivers at California Speedway, Fontana 03/17/07
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