Swiftwater Z06

Anyone know what the regulations are for spectators at the Drivers Edge event at COTA? Is each registered car allowed to have a certain number of "crew members"?

JerryTX

Most TDE events have no limits on guests,they just have to sign track waivers and not park in the pits. Don't know if COTA is different.

CorvetteZ51Racer

The CoTA event IS different. No passengers, solo and advanced drivers only, and guest list people only at the gate. Your best bet is to contact Rick to find out what it takes to get on the guest list.

davidfarmer

It's pretty much official that I NEVER want to go anywhere near COTA!

JerryTX

How much did you pay for the event?

CorvetteZ51Racer

The event was $375 for one day, which is definitely steep for a one day event, but given CoTAs current stance on future events, it's a small price to pay (IMO) for a unique opportunity.

fatbillybob

Swiftwater,

Since you are in Austin do you know any hotels holiday inn etc that are trailer friendly? Or most convenient to stay at by the track that are good value and not dives?

Corvee

The following suggestions were sent out by The Drivers Edge for the Jan. DE. I assume they can accomodate trailer rigs (call first):

• Airport Hilton is the closest to the track room rates are $139 plus (6 miles from track)
• La Quinta Austin Airport we found an online rate $85 all rooms (7 miles from track)
• Microtel Inn & Suites Austin Airport we found an online rate $67 & $75 double (8 miles from track)
• Casulo Hotel (11 miles from track) www.casulohotel.com

yakisoba

I can't wait to do this. Car prep continues today. Note brake tech item too. That back straight... I would want full brakes well flushed for that.

MarkDFW

I am so jealous of you guys. I tried to sign up but I have no history with drivers edge. Even though I am approved solo/advanced at ECR and MSR with Apex I havent been evaluated by anyone with drivers edge so I got shot down. Be sure and post lots of video so I can live vicariously through you.

QUIKAG

I'm in and will be there Sunday. I will have fresh brake fluid and fresh pads. Two straights on the track. .5 miles and .7 miles with heavy braking zones. Should be a blast in the ZR1.

See you guys there that made it!

Corvee

From the F1 video of the USGP - those cars were hitting 190+ mph at the end of the T11 - T12 straight. I doubt my car will see that but the distance is comperable to TWS T1 at the end of the NASCAR straight (CCW) which is 150~ mph. COTA T12 is a a hard 90* turn instead of the gradual transition into T2/T3 (TWS). The track will be using brakes for sure.

vette113

All "guests" must sign a pre request application through TDE page and be on the list to get in to the track per DE Note to drivers today

SunnydayDILYSI

I put on new tires, rotors, pads, brake ducts and fluids for this one... Going to be great... see you guys there.

JerryTX

This thread is worthless without vids!

CorvetteZ51Racer

Jerry, I'll be posting some vids - once the event happens. It's this next weekend (12/13).

Swiftwater Z06

Not able to find "Guest List Sign-up Form" on TDE website. Is it on their Facebook page? Any help finding info on "Guest List" would be appreciated.

QUIKAG

http://thedriversedge.net/cota/guestrules.aspx

Swiftwater Z06

Thanks QUIKAG.