Harnesses
Without seeing the saftey seat hooks you are talking about, I couldn't tell you. It sounds like they should be fine, so see if it passes tech. The sub belt really should be bolted to the floor, but if this is a one-shot deal for the harnesses, you "might" be able to get away with hooking it up to the seat for the school. No guarantees, and definately a no-no for a regular time trial. Ask Paul Ellis or Paul Blankenship. They are both listed on all of our literature.
You will want to get your car teched ahead of time. It saves so much headache, and lets you focus on what you came to the school to do--drive. There is nothing worse than scrambling thru late-tech at the track (which also costs a lot) when you could be either walking the track, or riding with an instructor slowly (all you have to do is ask-but nobody ever does). It's called a "station wagon tour" and is another huge advantage.
You are right, the lapping session is usually a half hour. I am not telling which way around the track we will be going, or which configuration, either........The racers used the whole track (including the new "back loop") and went the oppisite direction last school.
Oh, and if Joel lets me drive the 360GT, it will be the 4th time I have driven it. I drove it for 2 full practice sessions at the last time trial. Paddle shifters were impressive, as were the 450 ponies. And the brakes....and the sound....and the.........1:27 laps!
Joel has been doing the Ferrari Challenge series, and did quite well last season. 2nd place in his first race! He even went to the championships in Italy last year, and finished in the lead pack. He was my Intro Group student 5 years ago. He invited me to drive it again at Sears Point on Tues -Wed following the school, where Ferrari Challenge will be having an open test session. Can't wait!! I live 3 miles from Sears Point.
Brad