So I am giving serious consideration to checking off the box on my 'Bucket List' next to the Silver State Challenge Classic this year. For those wondering what that is, here you go: http://www.sscc.us/
For those too lazy to click that link, the event is essentially a little over 90 miles of closed off public Nevada road where you enter into a speed group based on your comfort level (and car preparation level) and try to cover the 90 + mile distance faster than the other people in your class. While this sounds like 'hey, no problem', it is an event that commands great consideration and event greater respect for the possibility that you can get killed. People have died doing this event. While any clown can go fast for a couple of miles, 90 + miles at max speed is a LOT of wear on both the car, and the driver....which brings me here.
I know at least 1 or 2 NSXers have done this event, but I am also interested in hearing from people that have done similar events where similar preparation is involved. So, besides the obvious things like making sure the car has proper tires that will not come apart at max speed, what else should I do to make sure that my NSX will not destroy itself? I have concerns about the engine and transmission temperatures, and also of other drive train components becoming excessively hot to the point of failure. I also am curious if any aerodynamic modifications would need to be made to complete the event with stability.
If I was piddling along in the 100 - 120 mph class ranges, I would not be as worried, but my intention is to enter in the speed classes around 140 - 160 mph range, and I am aware that this is a totally different animal in terms of stress on the vehicle to hold those speeds for long distances. So....where do I start?
For those too lazy to click that link, the event is essentially a little over 90 miles of closed off public Nevada road where you enter into a speed group based on your comfort level (and car preparation level) and try to cover the 90 + mile distance faster than the other people in your class. While this sounds like 'hey, no problem', it is an event that commands great consideration and event greater respect for the possibility that you can get killed. People have died doing this event. While any clown can go fast for a couple of miles, 90 + miles at max speed is a LOT of wear on both the car, and the driver....which brings me here.
I know at least 1 or 2 NSXers have done this event, but I am also interested in hearing from people that have done similar events where similar preparation is involved. So, besides the obvious things like making sure the car has proper tires that will not come apart at max speed, what else should I do to make sure that my NSX will not destroy itself? I have concerns about the engine and transmission temperatures, and also of other drive train components becoming excessively hot to the point of failure. I also am curious if any aerodynamic modifications would need to be made to complete the event with stability.
If I was piddling along in the 100 - 120 mph class ranges, I would not be as worried, but my intention is to enter in the speed classes around 140 - 160 mph range, and I am aware that this is a totally different animal in terms of stress on the vehicle to hold those speeds for long distances. So....where do I start?