Hey Matt,
My co-driver and I have been running the Enduro's since they started the series a few years back. They are a great bang-for-your-buck, and also a way to see if your equipment can hold up for longer than a Regional race.
As for Pitting, like a regional race, we have a drivers' meeting for hte enduro. Since most of us do not have a speedo hooked up, we are told to enter and exit pit lane at a safe, reasonable speed. These enduros are not won or lost entering or exiting pit lane. Since we err on the side of safety, there are enough officials around to signal you to slow down if necessary. An air horn alerts everyone on the wall that a car is coming in.
As for pit lane being closed. I honestly don't remember, in all the enduros that we've entered, a time when we were not allowed to pit. Others may chime in on this one. To guess, I would say that they could close it on a full course yellow, and make us stay out with the pace car. That would be covered at the drivers meeting prior to the start.
Strategy? Flat out (Andy, I din't infringe on any trademark did I?) Fresh Hoosier tires will last you at least 3hrs. I know. We kept ours on for 4 hours and came in at the end on chords!!!!. Fuel? Hope your gas gauge works and you know what kind of mileage you get with your car. The do's and don'ts of refueling is well spelled out in the Supps. Again. Safety first. They give us more than enough time to top off the tank. After changing drivers, we spend most of the refueling time waiting to head back out.
Pit Wall. Teams double up in the pit spaces so that all entrants have room. it is rare that both cars come in at the same time. If they do, the people in the adjacent pit space don't usually get upset (unless their car is coming in). We have had portable air on the wall with us. A canopy is also a great item to bring. Your crew has to do a lot of waiting around, and it can get pretty hot, wet, etc. Don't have a canopy? Be really nice to the team next to you that has one!!!!
We run a camelback in our car as well. A little piece of dryer vent in the window also can provide some welcome fresh air. Then again, it has snowed at the May Pocono race before........
You are welcome to pit with us / next to us at the Pocono enduro. We plan to do it as well. I hope this has answered some of your questions. I'm sure others will add their insights as well.
Dave
Team Jagermeister
'03, '04, '05, '06, '07, '08, '09, '10 - ITB NESCCA Enduro Champions
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