May 12 - SPC

[Native]

[BigBlue]

Well, here is the big news you have all been waiting for.....

The Co-Chair for the May 12th, 2012 FAST Autocross Event at SPC is.....

(I know, the suspense is killing me too.)





That Guy!




(Otherwise known as Mr. John Evans.)


Yay John!

[Solar]

Awesome ! Great co chair pick, and I bet he wont be late.

[garage west]

I did a spit take when I saw the photo. Good one, Ron!

[Gerry]

I'm planning on getting my beauty sleep 2 days for the event. I'll take a penalty in attractiveness in order to be on time for setting up timing gear. As a bonus, I'll even change my wheels and clean out the car the night before so that even when I wake up on time, I won't spend 45 minutes prepping the car! Awe crap, that'll cut into more of my beauty sleep... Oh well, I'll just have to be fast AND ugly. Any of you experienced guys have any tips?

... oh and... remember... Imdabes.

[Native]

Yeah I have a tip: the lug nuts go on after the wheel. Righty-tighty.

[jreid1000]

Righty-tighty.

There are a few exceptions. Mid 1940s through mid 1960s Plymouth & Dodge for example had Righty-loosey on the drivers side.

[blacksheep-1]

Sorry kids, I'm double booked, it's my anniversary and I'm supposed to be wrenching on the continental car at Homestead that weekend. Fortunately Diane is very forgiving but I'm sure it will cost me.

There are a few exceptions. Mid 1940s through mid 1960s Plymouth & Dodge for example had Righty-loosey on the drivers side.

Yes I used to work on those piles...........also don't forget "quick change" wheels

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[garage west]

Okay, kids--

We've got an autocross in the works.

Somebody's going to have to go back and get a trunk load of marble dust. 2-3 bags will do it.

Volunteers?

[Gerry]

Okay, kids--

We've got an autocross in the works.

Somebody's going to have to go back and get a trunk load of marble dust. 2-3 bags will do it.

Volunteers?

Dumb question: is it really necessary? We do fine at Brookesville without it... And if I recall, we didn't have much of it at SPC last time. Just asking.

[Lava Speed 05]

I believe it just makes the course definition easier as SPC tends to have cross overs and B-ville is usually up one side and down the other with the occasional cross over.

At least that's how my simple mind looks at it. But then again I ignore course boundaries and explore grassy fields and where ever else my faithful steed chooses to take me when I push it too hard...

[Loren]

Dumb question: is it really necessary? We do fine at Brookesville without it... And if I recall, we didn't have much of it at SPC last time. Just asking.

It really depends on how the course is designed, but as Matt said, courses at SPC are usually more complex than at Brooksville. We also tend to get a lot more first-timers at SPC. The combination of those two things make a chalk line very helpful.

We did without chalk at the last SPC event by adding a few extra pointers here and there, and it wasn't too bad. It can be done. Chalk just lets you do it with fewer cones and more clarity.

As a course designer, I sometimes also use it as another way to mess with people. The experienced driver should know how to read the course based on the cones in front of them, but some people will tend to "drive the chalk line". While following the chalk line will keep you from getting LOST and getting a DNF, it won't show you the proper line... and sometimes will intentionally try to lead you onto a WRONG line.

"The cones define the course."

[rojna]

Okay, kids--

We've got an autocross in the works.

Somebody's going to have to go back and get a trunk load of marble dust. 2-3 bags will do it.

Volunteers?

i got it, 3 bags ??

[garage west]

Okay, kids--

We've got an autocross in the works.

Somebody's going to have to go back and get a trunk load of marble dust. 2-3 bags will do it.

Volunteers?

i got it, 3 bags ??

Yes sir, yes sir.

[Loren]

i got it, 3 bags ??

Yes sir, yes sir.

[Jamie]

i got it, 3 bags ??

Yes sir, yes sir.

'S alright, young one...if you don't get the old movie quotes, we don't expect you to know nursery rhymes either.

[Native]

Trailer tow?

[Loren]

Yes sir, yes sir.

'S alright, young one...if you don't get the old movie quotes, we don't expect you to know nursery rhymes either.

If that's all I have to do to pick up a "young" moniker, count me in!

[Loren]

Entry count is at 70. Entry limit is 75.

If you know anybody who should be registered, but isn't... you might want to let them know.

[VsopRock]

Hey guys. I been wanting to do something like this for ages this is going to be my first time. Hope to have a blast!