July 10 Autocross at SPC

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Re: July 10 Autocross at SPC

Postby Jamie » Thu Jul 07, 2011 9:50 pm

islandmon wrote:Can you post a PDF file of the course so we can print?
Alas, Loren posted the next-to-last version we'd discussed -- use this instead.
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Same course -- just some cones moved around.
It appears we will only be able to have one car on the course at a time?
What times are estimated? 35 -38 sec.? 5 runs?
Let me guess...when you were little, you were the one in the back seat asking, "are we there yet?" :) We'll get as many cars out there as is safe. The times will be as fast as people can drive it -- say, about 12 seconds for Jeremy, 50 seconds for the likes of you and me. Number of runs will be determined by lots of factors -- particularly weather -- I can't predict right now, so I'm making no promises beyond one.
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Re: July 10 Autocross at SPC

Postby Native » Thu Jul 07, 2011 10:02 pm

Looks like a great course. Well done - bummer I won't be able to drive it.
I'm betting most times will be over 40 seconds.
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Re: July 10 Autocross at SPC

Postby Loren » Thu Jul 07, 2011 10:32 pm

Jamie wrote:
islandmon wrote:Can you post a PDF file of the course so we can print?
Alas, Loren posted the next-to-last version we'd discussed -- use this instead.
10 Jul SPC v1.5.jpg
Updated the copy on the website, it's good now.
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Re: July 10 Autocross at SPC

Postby Solar » Thu Jul 07, 2011 10:38 pm

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Solar wrote:Is the trailer the black box on the course map ? (need to know where to park it.)
That would be my guess...
Yeah, same place we had it last time. You gonna leave the keys in the chariot for me? 8-)

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Re: July 10 Autocross at SPC

Postby Paul Goldberg » Fri Jul 08, 2011 8:38 am

The Map looks amazing!!! :thumbwink:

I was just printing out the registration and the waiver and it came to my attention that the waiver is dated for the 11th, should i just printed and change the date myself? :headscratch:
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Re: July 10 Autocross at SPC

Postby rojna » Fri Jul 08, 2011 11:32 am

Can we set up the ez-ups at the worker stations so when it rains we have some shelter ?
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Re: July 10 Autocross at SPC

Postby Metcalfe » Fri Jul 08, 2011 12:25 pm

nc4me wrote:
Metcalfe wrote:Course map looks great. Looking forward to my first time out with you all.. :thumbwink:


I can't wait to see your car in person! I'll be the fat guy doing tech. That is a beautiful S2000 :notworthy:
Thank you! Hopefully you can give me some pointers as this is my first actual autocross..
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Re: July 10 Autocross at SPC

Postby buddy bodean » Fri Jul 08, 2011 12:31 pm

Metcalfe wrote:
nc4me wrote:
Metcalfe wrote:Course map looks great. Looking forward to my first time out with you all.. :thumbwink:


I can't wait to see your car in person! I'll be the fat guy doing tech. That is a beautiful S2000 :notworthy:
Thank you! Hopefully you can give me some pointers as this is my first actual autocross..
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Re: July 10 Autocross at SPC

Postby Dave-ROR » Fri Jul 08, 2011 2:53 pm

I'll be stopping by to deliver some parts. If I finish my GS-R parts replacements on saturday I'll do the walk on deal.. if not I'll leave to drive back to brandon to work on the GS-R :(

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Re: July 10 Autocross at SPC

Postby AScoda » Fri Jul 08, 2011 7:43 pm

rojna wrote:Can we set up the ez-ups at the worker stations so when it rains we have some shelter ?

That is what the big-ass umbrellas are for!

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Re: July 10 Autocross at SPC

Postby rojna » Fri Jul 08, 2011 8:35 pm

With the flag, radio and chasing cones a ez-up is much better then a umbrella.
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Re: July 10 Autocross at SPC

Postby Native » Fri Jul 08, 2011 8:56 pm

Paul Goldberg wrote:The Map looks amazing!!! :thumbwink:

I was just printing out the registration and the waiver and it came to my attention that the waiver is dated for the 11th, should i just printed and change the date myself? :headscratch:
Gahh! :bangwall:

Sorry.

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Re: July 10 Autocross at SPC

Postby islandmon » Fri Jul 08, 2011 9:22 pm

[quote][/quote]Let me guess...when you were little, you were the one in the back seat asking, "are we there yet?" We'll get as many cars out there as is safe. The times will be as fast as people can drive it -- say, about 12 seconds for Jeremy, 50 seconds for the likes of you and me. Number of runs will be determined by lots of factors -- particularly weather -- I can't predict right now, so I'm making no promises beyond one.


Yep You called it! But actually Iasked more interesting questions like: " Dad - Wouldn't we get there faster if you pumped up the tires another 6 - 8 psi, filled her up with 93 octane, took your 259 lb toolbox out of the trunk, and reversed the air cleaner lid to open up the airflow to the carbs?"
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Re: July 10 Autocross at SPC

Postby Loren » Fri Jul 08, 2011 9:23 pm

rojna wrote:With the flag, radio and chasing cones a ez-up is much better then a umbrella.
We only have two tents and presently nothing portable to tie them down with in the event of wind. We have lots of umbrellas. The worker holding the flag and radio can hold the umbrella, leaving the cone-chaser free to chase cones. If it's raining hard-ish while we're running, things usually run at a somewhat slower pace, as we expect it to be a little harder for workers to keep up. If it rains REALLY hard or there is lightning, we'll bring the workers in and wait it out.

Weather is just another part of the sport. :thumbwink:
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Re: July 10 Autocross at SPC

Postby nc4me » Fri Jul 08, 2011 9:30 pm

Metcalfe wrote:
nc4me wrote:
Metcalfe wrote:Course map looks great. Looking forward to my first time out with you all.. :thumbwink:


I can't wait to see your car in person! I'll be the fat guy doing tech. That is a beautiful S2000 :notworthy:
Thank you! Hopefully you can give me some pointers as this is my first actual autocross..
I'd be more than happy to!
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Re: July 10 Autocross at SPC

Postby puncturina » Fri Jul 08, 2011 9:49 pm

Registrar, please pm me. Doug will not be able to run, and I may or may not, depending. Will explain.

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Re: July 10 Autocross at SPC

Postby Jamie » Fri Jul 08, 2011 10:40 pm

puncturina wrote:Registrar, please pm me. Doug will not be able to run, and I may or may not, depending. Will explain.

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Re: July 10 Autocross at SPC

Postby Paul Goldberg » Sat Jul 09, 2011 11:05 am

Native wrote:
Paul Goldberg wrote:The Map looks amazing!!! :thumbwink:

I was just printing out the registration and the waiver and it came to my attention that the waiver is dated for the 11th, should i just printed and change the date myself? :headscratch:
Gahh! :bangwall:

Sorry.

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Great thank you, just printed it :D
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Re: July 10 Autocross at SPC

Postby wbeers690 » Sat Jul 09, 2011 3:16 pm

the chance of rain is a great reason to sign up to work something else so you dont have to corse work :)
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Re: July 10 Autocross at SPC

Postby Jamie » Sat Jul 09, 2011 5:03 pm

wbeers690 wrote:the chance of rain is a great reason to sign up to work something else so you dont have to corse work :)
Just in case you hadn't read the fine print, running supplies doesn't necessarily get you out of other work...it just raises your draft number. So bring your rain gear, just in case. :)
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