Registered for my first HPDE (TrackDaze VIR - Nov 16/17)

cow · 12-13-2009, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

That used to work with some insurance companies, but they are getting wise to it now and putting in exclusions for any time your vehicle is on track, regardless of whether it is competitive or not.

Stupid informed companies.

Zdom · 12-10-2009, 08:20 PM

I live about an hour from that track. Thanks for the videos (less the fender bender, sorry about that), being it would be my first time if I went, I got to see the track and how a "track day" works with the track conditions, traffic, passing etiquette, etc. Very valuable info for me thanks again for the detailed footage.

Do you have to have an instructor if it is your fist time?

MightyBobo · 12-10-2009, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Zdom

I live about an hour from that track. Thanks for the videos (less the fender bender, sorry about that), being it would be my first time if I went, I got to see the track and how a "track day" works with the track conditions, traffic, passing etiquette, etc. Very valuable info for me thanks again for the detailed footage.

Do you have to have an instructor if it is your fist time?

Its done very well if the drivers are paying attention - we did have some trains though, which was irritating.

Yes, if you do an HPDE and its your first time, you WILL have an instructor. Hopefully a better one than mine haha.

semtex · 12-13-2009, 05:03 PM

Wow, this really sucks, bud. Glad you weren't hurt or anything tho.

Mike · 12-14-2009, 11:09 AM

yep, after going over my last renewal with USAA, it now specifically states that any driving on a prepared track, temporary or permanent, is not covered.

ChrisSlicks · 12-14-2009, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

yep, after going over my last renewal with USAA, it now specifically states that any driving on a prepared track, temporary or permanent, is not covered.

USAA is one of the best (for those that can get it) and I have seen them pay out in the past if it was a "driver training" event but I'm sure that now they are under pressure to reduce payouts and insurance cost.

Mike · 12-14-2009, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

USAA is one of the best (for those that can get it) and I have seen them pay out in the past if it was a "driver training" event but I'm sure that now they are under pressure to reduce payouts and insurance cost.

Yep, they didn't have the clause until recently, and when I first started doing these they told they did cover hpde's as long as it wasn't competitive. I think the lambo/Carrera gt crash in Cali a few years ago is what startEd the exclusion clauses

12-13-2009, 05:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 55 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 33	Wow, this really sucks, bud. Glad you weren't hurt or anything tho. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

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Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2187	yep, after going over my last renewal with USAA, it now specifically states that any driving on a prepared track, temporary or permanent, is not covered. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

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12-10-2009, 08:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
Zdom Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: VA Posts: 46 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Tour Rep Power: 16	I live about an hour from that track. Thanks for the videos (less the fender bender, sorry about that), being it would be my first time if I went, I got to see the track and how a "track day" works with the track conditions, traffic, passing etiquette, etc. Very valuable info for me thanks again for the detailed footage. Do you have to have an instructor if it is your fist time?