WELCOME TO NNJR’S NJMP THUNDERBOLT
DRIVER’S EDUCATION
44 years of “Safe, Serious Fun”
PLEASE READ, PRINT AND BRING A COPY OF THIS PACKAGE TO THE TRACK,
COPIES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE!
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR KNOWING ALL THE INFORMATION IN IT.
RUN/EVENT SCHEDULES, GROUPS AND WORK ASSIGNMENTS ARE ON THE
FOLLOWING PAGES
WHEN YOU ARRIVE: Track entry time will begin at ~ 6:00 p.m. Thursday. PLEASE DO
NOT arrive before that time!
A.
Remove all loose objects from vehicle:
1.
Passenger Compartment:
Mats, radar detector, Cell phone, CDs, cassettes, etc.
2.
Glove Box:
Empty or locked.
3.
Luggage Compartment:
Tool kits, air compressor, oil, spare parts,
etc. Leave spare tire in place.
4.
Door Pockets
Empty.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Remove any wheel covers and wheel locks.
Attach car numbers - both sides of car.
Affix tech sticker at the top center of the windshield (if you went to pre-event Tech).
Check wheel lug tightness.
PROCEED TO TECH AREA: Note that Tech will also be open from ~6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Thursday evening. Check the event schedule in this packet for Tech times on Friday and
Saturday.
A.
Stay with your car.
B.
Your car will be checked for:
1. Loose articles
2. Brake lights
3. Brake fluid level
4. Tight gas cap
NOTE: Instructors may self-tech,
provide a signed Tech form and
must check in at Tech each day.
5. Lug nut tightness
6. Fire extinguisher size and mounting
7. Helmet - Snell 2005 or later
C.
If your car failed the previous safety inspection for this event, you will be
directed to a separate line where the defect plus the above will be checked.
D.
At the end of the tech line, you will receive your run group sticker and
the day’s running schedule.
E.
The tech line will be closed at 7:45 a.m. SHARP. Late arrivals will be tech’d at the
convenience of the tech committee.
BE SURE TO READ THE REST OF THIS PACKET. YOU ARE
RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL OF THE INFORMATION IN IT.
PLEASE NOTE: do NOT jack or place any jackstands on the asphalt! You must use large
wooden blocks or metal underneath any jack or jackstand. No cars may be fueled on the asphalt!
DRIVER AND INSTRUCTOR MEETINGS:
A.
These are mandatory for all participants, no exceptions or excuses. If you do not attend,
you will be required to speak with the Track Chair and/or Chief Instructor prior to going
out on track. Attendance will be taken.
B.
Drivers Meeting: This meeting will be conducted by the Track Chair and a Chief
Instructor. Topics related to general event logistics and track procedures will be
discussed, you are responsible for knowing all the communicated information including:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Track entry and exit procedures
Track condition
Flagging procedures
Event or schedule changes
5. Track-specific regulations and requirements
6. Paddock procedures
7. Social activities
C.
Novice Meeting(Green, Yellow, Blue groups): This meeting follows the Drivers Meeting
and will be conducted by the Track Chair or a Chief Instructor. Cards with your assigned
instructor will be handed out, questions answered, and additional discussion will be held
on specific student driver topics.
D.
Instructors Meeting: This meeting will be conducted by a Chief Instructor. In addition to
the above topics, student assignments will be passed out, and any necessary substitutions
or changes will be made. Instructors are responsible for arranging student coverage if
you are unavailable for any particular run or have to leave the event early.
GENERAL EVENT INFORMATION:
DRIVER EDUCATION will afford you the opportunity to develop your driving skill in the
relatively safe environment of a race track. IT IS NOT A RACE DRIVING SCHOOL, NOR
IS IT PRACTICE FOR RACING. All drivers participating are expected to drive well within
their capabilities. Drivers who appear, to an Event Official, to be “pushing too hard” or driving
in an unsafe manner, will be called in.
NNJR Spin Policy: NNJR has a Spin Policy. A Spin is defined as rotation of the vehicle more
than 90 degrees from its intended direction, 2 or more wheels off of the track surface or contact
with anything. If you spin, you are to immediately proceed to the pits and see the Chief
Instructor to discuss the occurrence. After a Spin, you are on probation for the remainder of the
event, and if you incur a second spin your driving privileges may be suspended or revoked for
the balance of the event at the discretion of the Chief Instructors. Additionally, incidents
involving contact will be reviewed by the Chief Instructors and may result in probation or
exclusion from future events.
EVENT OPERATING PROCEDURE - Each driver will be assigned to a “run group” based
on his/her track driving experience. Those drivers who have never driven on a track (or NJMP
Thunderbolt) ARE REQUIRED to have an instructor before being permitted on the track solo.
Instructors are assigned to each driver in Green, Yellow and Blue for each day of the event.
Although not all entrants are required to work with an instructor, everyone is encouraged to
make use of the Instructors’ experience and skills.
We REQUIRE that instructors drive ALL students’ Porsches for the first two laps in all run
groups. This is to allow an experienced Porsche driver to evaluate the driving condition of your
Porsche both for safety reasons and as an aid to instructing you.
Entrants assume all risk of damage to their Porsche during the event. This includes the times
when an instructor is driving your Porsche. Because you are assuming the risk, it is your right to
be satisfied with the manner in which the instructor drives your Porsche.
If, after discussion with your instructor of any apprehension you may have with his/her driving
technique, you are still not satisfied, you may request that another instructor be assigned to you
by the Chief Instructor.
STAGING - All entrants should listen for their run group to be called on the PA System.
Entrants should also note the times listed on the daily schedule: run times are usually very close
to those posted. When your run group is called, or 5-10 minutes before your session (not sooner)
drive your car slowly to the staging area. It is very important that all drivers line up promptly.
Begin to look for your instructor as soon as you are in the staging area. However, note that your
Instructor may be on the track driving or instructing in the group immediately prior to yours.
PIT LANE SPEED LIMIT: 30 m.p.h, for the entire length. Please monitor your speed when
entering and exiting the pits.
PIT-OUT: ENTERING THE TRACK – Pit-Out personnel will be stationed just before the
entrance to the active track. To enter the track properly, stop adjacent to the Pit-Out official.
When the track is clear, he/she will direct you to proceed onto the track. To enter the track
properly, PROCEED BRISKLY and be sure to look down the track for oncoming traffic. STAY
INSIDE THE BLEND LINE OR TO THE SIDE OF THE TRACK THAT YOU ENTERED
UNTIL THE TRACK IS CLEAR! Blend line violators will be Black Flagged.
PIT-IN: EXITING THE TRACK - At the conclusion of a session (run group), the Checkered
Flag will be displayed. After receiving the Checkered Flag, proceed to pit in cooling your brakes
and engine, slow down and enter pit lane.
FLAGS - It is your responsibility to identify the location of the flag stations. Flag stations are
your primary source of information about track conditions immediately in front of your car while
you are running. Become familiar with their location and with the meaning of each flag. See the
attached description of flags and their uses.
PASSING - Passing is permitted on designated portions of the track only. Passing is not
permitted in the corners. The driver of the car being overtaken MUST SIGNAL with his/her
hand by pointing to the side on which the faster car is to pass. DO NOT TAILGATE. The
obligation for a safe passing maneuver falls primarily on the passing car, but the car being passed
should never do anything unexpected to interfere. Be aware of what is going on behind you as
well as in front. USE YOUR MIRRORS. Do not block faster cars.
DRIVER RECOMMENDATIONS IN CASE OF TROUBLE - If you make a mistake and
lose control of your Porsche, the best general rule is to LOCK UP ALL FOUR WHEELS and
keep them locked until you are completely stopped (Mark Donohue theory). If you see you are
going to run off the track and if you still have control, DRIVE OFF STRAIGHT. Do NOT
attempt to hold your Porsche on the track, or to bring it back onto the track. Your chances of
escaping unscathed by driving off under control are MUCH better if you drive straight off.
DISABLED VEHICLES- If your car becomes disabled or you have an incident on the track,
REMAIN IN YOUR CAR UNLESS THERE IS FIRE OR YOU ARE INSTRUCTED
OTHERWISE BY THE CORNER WORKER. You are generally much safer in your car than if
you get out. If you are O.K. and do not need medical assistance, signal likewise to the corner
worker e.g., a ‘thumbs-up’ or similar. This will avoid dispatching the ambulance unnecessarily
and potentially delaying the event. If you need a tow vehicle, you can make a ‘tugging’ motion
to indicate this.
PASSENGERS: If there are two persons in a car, one of those persons MUST be an NNJR
approved Instructor, and the other person MUST be a properly registered Entrant. NO
EXCEPTIONS. Failure to abide by this ruling is grounds for dismissal from the event. Insurance
regulations require this - please cooperate.
TRACK DAMAGE - Any car causing any damage to track facilities or equipment will be
required to pay a predetermined amount of money immediately, or the amount of damage,
whichever is greater.
VOLUNEER WORK ASSIGNMENTS – If you volunteered to help out at the event, see the
last pages of this package for your work assignment. Be sure that you are prepared to weather
the conditions at your work assignment.
CELL PHONES –Cellular phones are NOT to be taken to your work assignment.
BIKES, SCOOTERS, SKATEBOARDS, PETS, ETC. are not permitted in the pits (where
cars are staged). While permitted in other areas of the paddock, you are responsible to ensure that
all proper safety gear is worn, in compliance with applicable law. Please caution anyone
attending with you, especially children, to avoid all trafficked areas.
SAFETY IS OUR PRIMARY CONCERN THROUGHOUT THE EVENT - Anyone
deemed to be conducting themselves or their vehicle in an unsafe manner, either on or off the
track, is subject to suspension for the balance of the event.
NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OF ANY TYPE may be consumed by any person until
after the completion of the driving schedule (6:00 p.m. daily). The use of any ILLEGAL
OR REFLEX AFFECTING DRUGS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
Tom Iervolino
NNJR/PCA Track Chair
[email protected]
Thunderbolt Event Officials
EVENT CHAIRMAN
TOWER STEWARD
CHIEF INSTRUCTORS
SAFETY CHAIR
STAGING/GRID
TECH INSPECTION
GATE
PHOTOGRAPHY
SIGN-OFFS
Tom Iervolino
Jeff Krol
John Giove, Al Tafro
Leslie Shrem
Felicitas Oefelein, Murray Kane
Walter Sliwa
Allan Morrison
Volunteers
Chief Instructors/Van
SOCIAL
Tom Iervolino
TRANSPORTATION
Tom Iervolino
Flag Descriptions and Uses - Get to know them!
GREEN FLAG:
Track is open and the course is clear. If no flag is displayed at a station,
this is a green condition
YELLOW FLAG:
Stationary - There is a potential hazard near or on the track ahead of you.
You must exercise caution until you pass a clear flag station. Slow down.
Passing is not allowed while the yellow flag is displayed. This flag will also be
displayed for the first lap of each run.
Waving - There is a hazard immediately in front of you. It will require you to
alter your course or take evasive action. Immediately slow down and be
prepared to take appropriate action as necessary. Be aware of the cars
around you as you do this
YELLOW/RED STRIPED
FLAG:
This striped flag indicates a surface condition – take care. It indicates that
a slippery condition exists or that debris is present on the course. This flag
is displayed standing.
BLACK FLAG:
If directed at your car: There is something wrong with your car or your
driving. Immediately pull into the pits and see an Event Official.
If stationary at more than one station: all cars are to pull into the pits at
their first opportunity. No passing.
MECHANICAL BLACK:
At some tracks, you will see this flag used in place of a black flag when
something is mechanically wrong with your car. (Take note, BMW and
Corvette drivers, LOL.)
BLUE FLAG:
When pointed at you, this flag indicates that there are faster cars behind
you that should be allowed to pass. Aliens did not drop them behind you they drove there. Check your mirrors and signal them ahead at the next
authorized passing area.
WHITE FLAG:
This means that an ambulance, service vehicle, or slow moving (e.g. with
mechanical trouble) car is on the circuit. Take care.
RED FLAG:
Something affecting the safety of the event has occurred. Stop quickly and
safely by moving to the edge of the track surface (off line) immediately. Be
mindful of the cars around you. Do not drive around to see the cause of the
flag signal. Remain stopped with your car until directed to proceed by a flag
station
CHECKERED FLAG:
YOU WIN! The run group is over. Proceed around the track more slowly,
cool engine and brakes, return to pits and paddock.
Thunderbolt Driver Education
Friday June 5, 2015
6:45 AM
7:45
7:45
8:10
7:45 AM
8:10
8:10
8:20
8:10
8:50
8:50
Tech Inspection
Drivers’ Meeting
Instructors’ Meeting
Instructor/Student
Meet and Greet
Novice Meeting
Paddock
Garage
Classroom
Classroom
Non-Instructors
Non-Instructors
Instructors
Instructors/Students
Classroom
Green,Yellow, Blue
drivers (all)
Friday Workers to Work Stations
Running
Staging
Friday workers
9:00 AM
to
9:24 AM
Red
Black
9:24 AM
to
9:48 AM
Black
Green
9:48 AM
to
10:12 AM
Green
Yellow
10:12 AM
to
10:36 AM
Yellow
White/Blue
10:36 AM
to
11:00 AM
White/Blue
Red
11:00 AM
to
11:24 AM
Red
Black
11:24 AM
11:42 AM
to
to
11:48 AM
12:12 AM
Black
White/Blue
Green
Classroom
Classroom
11:48 AM
to
12:12 PM
Green
12:12 PM
to
1:12 PM
Lunch Break
1:12 PM
to
1:36 PM
Yellow
White/Blue
Friday workers
1:36 PM
to
2:00 PM
White/Blue
Red
2:00 PM
to
2:24 PM
Red
Black
2:24 PM
to
2:48 PM
Black
Green
2:48 PM
to
3:12 PM
Green
Yellow
3:12 PM
3:12 PM
3:36 PM
to
to
to
3:36 PM
3:42 PM
4:00 PM
Yellow
Black
White Blue
White/Blue
Classroom
Red
4:00 PM
to
4:24 PM
Red
Black
4:24 PM
to
4:48 PM
Black
Green
4:48 PM
to
5:12 PM
Green
Yellow
5:12 PM
to
5:36 PM
Yellow
White/Blue
5:36 PM
to
6:00 PM
White/Blue
5:45 PM
to
6:45 PM
Tech Inspection – All
non-instructors
Classroom
**WE WILL BE HAVING BEER, SOFT DRINKS AND APPETIZERS IN THE FRONT GARAGE
AREA AFTER THE LAST RUN GROUP COME JOIN US!**
Upcoming Events:
•Pocono June 26-28 (Ladiies Day June 26th) •Mosport July 17-19
•Watkins Glen Jul 31- Aug 2 • Palmer Aug 28 – 30 (solo drivers on the 28th & all else on 29/30th
•NJMP Lightning October 17-18 •VIR October 30 - November 1
Thunderbolt Driver Education
Saturday June 6, 2015
7:15
7:45
7:45
8:10
7:45
8:10
8:10
8:40
Tech Inspection
Drivers’ Meeting
Instructors’ Meeting
Novice Meeting
Garage
Classroom
Classroom
Non-Instructors
Instructors
Green, Yellow
Only
8:45
Saturday Workers to Work Stations
Running
Staging
9:00 AM
to
9:24 AM
Red
Black
9:24 AM
to
9:48 AM
Black
Green
9:48 AM
to
10:12 AM
Green
Yellow
10:12 AM
to
10:36 AM
Yellow
White/Blue
10:36 AM
to
11:00 AM
White/Blue
Red
11:00 AM
to
11:24 AM
Red
Black
11:24 AM
to
11:48 AM
Black
Green
11:48 AM
to
12:12 PM
Green
Yellow
12:12 PM
to
1:12 PM
Lunch Break
1:12 PM
to
1:36 PM
Yellow
White/Blue
1:36 PM
to
2:00 PM
White/Blue
Red
2:00 PM
to
2:24 PM
Red
Black
2:24 PM
to
2:48 PM
Black
Yellow
2:48 PM
to
3:12 PM
Yellow
Green
3:12 PM
to
3:36 PM
Green
White/Blue
3:36 PM
to
4:00 PM
White/Blue
Red
4:00 PM
to
4:24 PM
Red
Black
4:24 PM
to
4:48 PM
Black
Yellow
4:48 PM
to
5:12 PM
Yellow
Green
5:12 PM
to
5:36 PM
Green
White/Blue
5:36 PM
to
6:00 PM
White/Blue
Saturday Workers
Saturday Workers
RUN GROUPS MAY BE COMBINED IN THE AFTERNOON, LISTEN FOR
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thanks for coming, have a safe trip home!
Upcoming Events:
•Pocono June 26-28 (Ladiies Day June 26th) •Mosport July 17-19
•Watkins Glen Jul 31- Aug 2 • Palmer Aug 28 – 30 (solo drivers on the 28th & all else on 29/30th
•NJMP Lightning October 17-18 •VIR October 30 - November 1
Register at http://nnjr-pca.motorsportreg.com/
Thunderbolt Zones: Please Study!
Run Groups
Thunderbolt
Friday - Sat.
Black
White
Red
No.
Name
Ins?
No.
Name
12
15
32
52
54
67
73
77
79
83
89
101
102
128
130
172
181
241
268
305
313
331
344
354
405
409
420
539
555
587
686
718
811
918
996
Art Pilla
David Guida
Carolyn Hill-Fotouhi
Dyke Hensen
Fred Seebeck
Thom Calabro
Eric Palotas
Lou Nicotra
Mike Daino
David Maher
David Pan
Ash Bhattacharya
Shelly Spatz
Matthew Muller
Keith Stockton
Leslie Shrem
ken geisler
Daniel Lewis
james ruocco
Frank A. Kissel
Greg Mills
Dean Hollister
Iskender Catto
Lou Hudyman
Alex Haile
John Giove
John Pepe
Thomas Swift
Al Tafro
Robert A March Jr
Paul Taeschler
Ray Glass
Ken Casterline
Thomas Iervolino
Ralph T Calistri
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
4
17
22
40
59
63
88
96
102
286
328
408
415
425
547
715
722
727
728
764
928
929
986
RICHARD WHITE
David Testa
Bence Rabo
Dennis DiLazzero
David Martin
Matthew Partsinevelos
Joe Aievoli
Craig Gaul
Nick Rodriguez
Paul Griswold
Anthony Castronovo
Vincent Castronovo
Arthur Dube
Stephen Fisher
Ed Stripko
Mike Calcaterra
Anthony Vasaturo
Jonathan Adler
Jeff Krol
Robert Phelan
Frank Bennett
Joseph Carione
Ceyan Birney
7
53
Vol Instructors
Wilson Lau
Arthur Meltzer
Ins?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Blue
Yellow
Green
No.
Name
No.
Name
No.
Name
No.
Name
00
5
07
17
20
28
37
41
71
75
077
92
120
122
126
141
144
319
411
417
513
704
712
737
771
818
885
964
991
curtis barsi
Samed Rizvi
Eric Tse
Daniel Testa
John Viscardi
Felicitas Oefelein
Hong Lim
Eric Wilson
Dmytro Zhuravytsky
Allen Morrison
Arthur Hall
David Azar
David Dauria
dennis dauria
Phillip Shin
Madan Gadde
Peter Traphagen, Sr
Larry Lanwehr
Murray Kane
Kim VanPala
Marc Levy
Kurt Froehlich
Adam Cobourn
John Palotas
Paul Wilamoski
Tobia Ippolito
Tibor Jurich
Larry Kosilla
Steven Corodemus
10
11
33
128
343
795
917
929
Adam Davis
Andrew Stevens
Tony Laud
Shannon Muller
Bill Waverczak
James H. Coleman
Brian Murphy
Brandon Carione
3
14
16
18
30
36
60
62
166
341
354
802
909
921
959
999
Bart Grochowski
Daniel Klar
Tom Fennessey
ji zheng
Matthew Guerra
Glen Ochten
William Merritt
Paul Butler
Andrew Robinson
Peter Fried
Kelly Hudyman
Michael Russo
Walter J. Sliwa II
Assen Rachev
Joe de Moura
Bruce Hernsdorf
2
6
24
47
49
51
58
088
523
763
777
910
911
951
Greg Steve
Trevor Leon
Steve Chapman
Mohit Patel
Douglas Slovak
Anthony C. Vasaturo
John Hanson
Val Litichevsky
Richter Yeske
Sheryl McAfee
oleh slupchynskyj
Frank Convertini
Nilesh Patel
Marc Salvatore
Thunderbolt
Work
No.
Work Assignments
Last Name
First Name
Run Group
Tower Steward
Tower
Tower
728
60
128
Krol
Merritt
Muller
Jeff
William
Shannon
Black
Yellow
Blue
Gate
Gate
Gate Steward
Gate
59
959
75
417
Martin
de Moura
Morrison
VanPala
David
Joe
Allen
Kim
Black
Yellow
White
White
Staging Steward
Staging Steward
411
28
Kane
Oefelein
Murray
Felicitas
White
White
Tech Steward
Tech
Tech
Tech
Tech
Tech
909
999
319
36
951
343
Sliwa II
Hernsdorf
Lanwehr
Ochten
Salvatore
Waverczak
Walter J.
Bruce
Larry
Glen
Marc
Bill
Yellow
Yellow
White
Yellow
Green
Blue
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