Driving School / Track Time - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

larryshomework · 03-28-2007, 07:12 AM

Another word about DE events.

I contacted my insurance agent and I'm covered if it is DE. The key word was to tell them it wasn't a timed event (in the sense of a race).

The main issue at Barber I've been told is they are very strict about track and landscaping damage - George Barber is very proud of his track and you might be buying him some sod, an azaela or new guardrail

Perfectlap · 03-28-2007, 09:32 AM

how common are Boxsters down in 'Bama?

larryshomework · 03-28-2007, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Perfectlap

how common are Boxsters down in 'Bama?

I haven't seen a lot on the street (I live in Birmingham). I'm just now joining the local PCA so I'll have a better idea in the coming months. No shortage of Bimmers though.

The Barber facility is 10 miles from my house.

There is also a road circuit course connected to Talledega (about 30 miles or so).

Local SCCA runs autocrosses relatively frequently.

Bavarian Motorist · 03-28-2007, 10:35 AM

And don't forget that PCA uses the 'broomstick' rule..

drburton · 03-28-2007, 04:45 PM

How hard is it to pass the broomstick rule? I'm 6'1 but the 987 allows you to sit pretty low.

drburton · 03-28-2007, 04:50 PM

I did the broomstick with no helmet and I have about 3 inches of clearance. How much space will a helmet take?

insite · 03-28-2007, 06:49 PM

it will be close. keep in mind, though, that if you fail the broomstick rule, you can still run top-up.

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