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Originally Posted by JClark
A lot of non-national clubs that have some sort of advanced driving involved (race testing, open track, time trials) dont do on on-site tech at all and figure the driver will know how. People still abuse the privelage and run dangerous equipment. Groups like BMWCCA and PCA specialize in student groups with street cars so they take the time to tech them personally.
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Very true Jesse. Different clubs, Different expectations. Different experience levels.
One of our local SCCA Club racers ( who does not frequent HPDE's) --was amazed that Patroon requires a recent brake fluid change before the events ---stated he had not changed his brake fluid all year in the racer. (this was 2 yrs back at the end of the season)
COM has the same attitude we have towards an instructor. At the point you are an instructor --you should know what needs to be done to your car ( self tech) --of course there are always exceptions to the rule--which I am sure 1st Gen can tell stories about.