On this episode of Break/Fix we are honored to have Mark Hicks the Chief Operating Officer and Director of CHIN Track Days with us on the show. In our continuing effort to spread Motorsports enthusiasm, we want to explore the CHIN origin story, a history that goes back 21 years in the making.
Though many GTM members have been fortunate to participate (and coach) in several CHIN events over the last 5 years, including places like: PittRace, Mid-Ohio, Barber, Road Atlanta, Motorsports Ranch, Indianapolis and more – many might not know what CHIN is all about… but we hope to remedy that in short order.
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Who/When/Where is CHIN?
How do you learn more, and register for CHIN events?
What is the CHIN HPDE program like? What expectations should a new student have coming into the classroom for the first time? How many students on track? What’s the student:instructor ratio?
Coaching with CHIN, and how to become a coach.
Track-Day Prep and unique policies of a CHIN Track Event
Does CHIN recommend that a student get Track Insurance before coming to an event?
and much, much more!
Highlights
Skip ahead if you must… Here’s the highlights from this episode you might be most interested in and their corresponding time stamps.
00:00 Introduction to Break/Fix Podcast
00:27 Welcoming Mark Hicks
00:40 The Origin of Chin Track Days
02:01 The First Chin Motorsports Event
04:25 Rebranding to Chin Track Days
04:56 Growth and Expansion
06:30 Impact of COVID-19 on Events
09:19 Mark’s Favorite Cars
13:29 The Traveling Circus of Chin Track Days
18:05 How to Register for Chin Events
25:30 Chin’s HPDE Program
36:28 Mastering the Miata
37:10 The Chin Track Days Experience
38:04 Safety Culture and Risk Mitigation
42:43 The Importance of Warm-Up Sessions
47:33 Progression and Flag Tests
52:37 Tech Inspection Process
01:00:45 Track Insurance Considerations
01:10:06 Upcoming Events and Sponsors
01:15:06 Closing Remarks and Contact Information
Since 1999: 21 yrs of standard-setting track events
CHIN is a leading provider of non-competition track events for sports car enthusiasts. With Chin Track Days, enthusiasts can enjoy their cars and receive driver education at some of the legendary road courses in the USA.
Venues like Sebring, Road Atlanta, Watkins Glen, Mid-Ohio, VIR, COTA and more. CHIN’s emphasis is on FUN and skill training, not racing. Entry level drivers receive high-quality instruction on high-performance driving skills!
For more details on the CHIN Track Days program visit – chintrackdays.com, follow them on instagram @chintrackdays or call 855-799-CHIN
