finally got in Skip Barber!

[angusdad]

3-day in Atlanta, Nov. 1-3 in the formula cars for my son!
been trying for over a year to get him approved, and he's finally in
had to wait until he turned 12, and he couldn't be more excited today!
any advise, we'd love to have. he's all over the Going Faster book, and has the SB cars and Road Atlanta in his Rfactor sim.

[dalyduo]

Here's a link Sy made a while ago with some great choices in addition to "Going Faster". Ross Bently has a series of books and "Inner Speed Secrets" (The 2nd book on the Amazon list) is one of the best of his series in terms of a mental and physical approach to racing.

http://www.amazon.com/lm/2FUDGHU6U2O...aya_av.lm_more

Originally Posted by angusdad

3-day in Atlanta, Nov. 1-3 in the formula cars for my son!
been trying for over a year to get him approved, and he's finally in
had to wait until he turned 12, and he couldn't be more excited today!
any advise, we'd love to have. he's all over the Going Faster book, and has the SB cars and Road Atlanta in his Rfactor sim.

[Gerardo]

rFactor is pretty good, but if he's into the sims, iRacing is worth a close look. The guys there have a good relationship with Skip Barber and have done a real nice job modeling the Skip Barber formula car.

I'm sure he'll have a great time. Good luck to you both.

[angusdad]

i have a question. i know SB supplies everything (gear), but we're still bringing his own stuff so he'll be comfortable (and it all fits his small body). he has a GTX helmet, hans, etc.
for a suit, what is the requirement (SFI) rating and layers and does it have to be nomex?
and do the gloves and shoes have to have a rating requirement?
he has all his karting stuff, and the stuff for his INEX racing. his INEX stuff is fire-rated, but not a lot, like i think only 1 layer.
for the school, could he just wear his karting gear? it's the most comfortable for him.

[dalyduo]

The quickest answer to your questions should come from your SBRS customer service representative. (The person who signed you up for your 3-day school) He or she can get definitive answers. Your stuff may be OK but I'm not exactly sure what their requirements are so don't want to speculate.

Originally Posted by angusdad

i have a question. i know SB supplies everything (gear), but we're still bringing his own stuff so he'll be comfortable (and it all fits his small body). he has a GTX helmet, hans, etc.
for a suit, what is the requirement (SFI) rating and layers and does it have to be nomex?
and do the gloves and shoes have to have a rating requirement?
he has all his karting stuff, and the stuff for his INEX racing. his INEX stuff is fire-rated, but not a lot, like i think only 1 layer.
for the school, could he just wear his karting gear? it's the most comfortable for him.

[angusdad]

got our seat poured the other day, getting close! i've gotten to hang out with john andretti some at the track this year as both our boys race karts, and he told me this past weekend that angus is ready for the next level (which made me feel good about starting with the cars). told him that we were just about to start SB, and he praised the program and told me how he went through it. seems like everyone starts off with skip barber!

[cdh]

GREAT pic!!!! Put that in the SB catalog and website. That smile says it all - have a blast

[dalyduo]

Now there's a "Happy Boy!"
You'll soon learn how meaningful that phrase is when used by Nick Nicholson from race control.
Good stuff!

[dot]

how can i join steps im 15 can i join and how much does it cost

[angusdad]

hey dot, ur plenty old enough at 15. you should get ur dad or mom to call Skip Barber at 800-221-1131. i always talk to a guy named evan glasner and he takes care of everything for us. not sure of the price right now, evan will be able to tell u. good luck, and you'll have a blast

[dot]

how can i join and what is the starting age