March 10 - SPC - Split Event Format

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Re: March 10 - SPC - Split Event Format

Postby shakedown067 » Thu Mar 07, 2013 9:46 pm

Friendly reminder that DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME starts at 2:00am Sunday morning. So don't forget to set those clocks ahead an hour (spring forward) when going to bed Saturday night!
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Re: March 10 - SPC - Split Event Format

Postby Jamie » Thu Mar 07, 2013 10:03 pm

shakedown067 wrote:Friendly reminder that DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME starts at 2:00am Sunday morning. So don't forget to set those clocks ahead an hour (spring forward) when going to bed Saturday night!
Also that it's good to be in the afternoon group when losing an hour of sleep!
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Re: March 10 - SPC - Split Event Format

Postby shakedown067 » Thu Mar 07, 2013 10:25 pm

Yeah, I'm kinda regretting the choice of the morning group right now. But I can get home and take a nap! Oh wait, I have two young boys at home...that ain't happening. :-D
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Re: March 10 - SPC - Split Event Format

Postby jesup16 » Fri Mar 08, 2013 12:31 pm

Well, the Camaro is in the shop. I couldn't find out where I'm picking up a miss. I'll need to drive my WRX, it's not really setup to run auto-x, but its better than nothing.

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What do I need to do to register this car for the event in place of the camaro?
What class does a 2013 WRX fit into? The only mod is a different setup of wheels. I know the stock tires are going to suck...280 treadwear.
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Re: March 10 - SPC - Split Event Format

Postby Loren » Fri Mar 08, 2013 12:59 pm

Just poke your head into timing once they're up and running and let them know you're driving a different car. They can change your class, too. Go ahead and run/work in the group you were originally assigned, though. Just easier that way.
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Re: March 10 - SPC - Split Event Format

Postby RacingHart71 » Fri Mar 08, 2013 7:12 pm

sub woof removed - :thumbleft:
Rear seat removed - :thumbright:
Thrash and loose change cleaned from the interior - :thumbwink:
Having to explain this because Race Car....Priceless. :)
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Re: March 10 - SPC - Split Event Format

Postby Greg » Fri Mar 08, 2013 8:23 pm

RacingHart71 wrote:sub woof removed - :thumbleft:
Rear seat removed - :thumbright:
Thrash and loose change cleaned from the interior - :thumbwink:
Having to explain this because Race Car....Priceless. :)


Spent all day waxing and detailing the car...
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Re: March 10 - SPC - Split Event Format

Postby Greg » Fri Mar 08, 2013 8:29 pm

Why are the numbers this event all crazy?

Sucks for whoever is working timing...
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Re: March 10 - SPC - Split Event Format

Postby Loren » Fri Mar 08, 2013 8:34 pm

Because both early and late sessions are being run as one event, the timing system can't handle duplicate numbers. But, because registration was handled as separate events, duplicate numbers could not be prevented. So, the duplicates generally had 900 added to them. We won't require the drivers to put that extra 9 on their car, it's just to take care of the duplicate problem in the timing computer.

You can't handle 3 or 4 digit numbers?
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Re: March 10 - SPC - Split Event Format

Postby Greg » Fri Mar 08, 2013 9:52 pm

Loren wrote:Because both early and late sessions are being run as one event, the timing system can't handle duplicate numbers. But, because registration was handled as separate events, duplicate numbers could not be prevented. So, the duplicates generally had 900 added to them. We won't require the drivers to put that extra 9 on their car, it's just to take care of the duplicate problem in the timing computer.

You can't handle 3 or 4 digit numbers?

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Re: March 10 - SPC - Split Event Format

Postby buddy bodean » Sat Mar 09, 2013 8:02 am

RacingHart71 wrote:sub woof removed - :thumbleft:
Rear seat removed - :thumbright:
Thrash and loose change cleaned from the interior - :thumbwink:
Having to explain this because Race Car....Priceless. :)
Royce,
Put the rear seat back in, unless you are running in a modified class.
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Re: March 10 - SPC - Split Event Format

Postby shakedown067 » Sat Mar 09, 2013 10:19 am

Chalk has been procured. Now I've just got to get all the tools and parts out of the car as I haven't put the dash back together yet. Still hunting down a minor electrical bug! Some year this car will look good again.
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Re: March 10 - SPC - Split Event Format

Postby Bucklao » Sat Mar 09, 2013 10:40 am

damn thats going to suck i guess i just wont sleep
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Re: March 10 - SPC - Split Event Format

Postby Charles » Sat Mar 09, 2013 11:20 am

With this many cars I'd suggest someone in the morning group making a sign straped to a tall cone marking Early session parking and Late session parking.
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Re: March 10 - SPC - Split Event Format

Postby Loren » Sat Mar 09, 2013 3:29 pm

shakedown067 wrote:Chalk has been procured. Now I've just got to get all the tools and parts out of the car as I haven't put the dash back together yet. Still hunting down a minor electrical bug! Some year this car will look good again.
Thanks, Eric. See you in the morning!
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Re: March 10 - SPC - Split Event Format

Postby Solar » Sat Mar 09, 2013 3:39 pm

Greg wrote: Its not me I'm worried about :salute:
That person would be me :pointlaugh:
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Re: March 10 - SPC - Split Event Format

Postby Solar » Sat Mar 09, 2013 3:46 pm

I have the chalk spreader,(don't know how I got it into my car, that thing is cumbersome), I have the radios, I have the SPC forms.

Loren please don't forget the registration box, and Steve asked me to take it with me when I leave.

Finally got my rear springs installed and alignment done today, car finally sits level and should be a big improvement over how it handled last month. (god I hope so)
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Re: March 10 - SPC - Split Event Format

Postby Loren » Sat Mar 09, 2013 3:48 pm

Great, Brian! I'll being the reg box, Rick is bringing the donuts. We'll be all set.
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Re: March 10 - SPC - Split Event Format

Postby Native » Sat Mar 09, 2013 3:50 pm

^^^ Fingers crossed!
edit: on Brian's car handling better...
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Re: March 10 - SPC - Split Event Format

Postby RacingHart71 » Sat Mar 09, 2013 4:03 pm

buddy bodean wrote:
RacingHart71 wrote:sub woof removed - :thumbleft:
Rear seat removed - :thumbright:
Thrash and loose change cleaned from the interior - :thumbwink:
Having to explain this because Race Car....Priceless. :)
Royce,
Put the rear seat back in, unless you are running in a modified class.
Ill be in M3, at least that's what the consensus was from my 240 thread. Let me know if im wrong.

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