Oct 10 - FAST Open at Tampa Bay Downs

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Oct 10 - FAST Open at Tampa Bay Downs

Postby Loren » Wed Sep 23, 2015 6:18 pm

Registration is open for October 10th at Tampa Bay Downs!

Registration and full event info is here:
http://msreg.com/FAST-Open-10Oct2015

Be sure to share that link anywhere and everywhere!

Here are the basic event details:
  • This is a FAST Open autocross, that means that it is open to all licensed drivers.
  • Novices and first-timers are encouraged to enter!
  • Pre-registration is REQUIRED for all drivers, and closes 3 days before the event.
  • Driver entry fee is $37, guest entry fee is $6.
  • Guests are NOT required to register at Tampa Bay Downs unless they want to have lunch with us.
  • Guests can watch from Racetrack Park without registering or even signing in, you can bring your kids out! (but they have to stay in the park area)
  • This will be a split-format event. You can enter the Early session 8am-1pm or the Late Session 12pm-5pm, or both.
  • Lunch and drinks are included for all drivers and registered guests.
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Re: Oct 10 - FAST Open at Tampa Bay Downs

Postby Carracer » Thu Sep 24, 2015 2:18 pm

Can't wait! Hopefully we won't have a pond to deal with this time :bangwall:
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Re: Oct 10 - FAST Open at Tampa Bay Downs

Postby Jamie » Thu Sep 24, 2015 9:26 pm

Oh, come on...it's a challenge. Like coming out of the tunnel at Monaco...the harbor's right there to catch you if you do it wrong!
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Re: Oct 10 - FAST Open at Tampa Bay Downs

Postby aw614 » Fri Sep 25, 2015 9:05 am

I have the stupidest temptation to always go through the puddle of water lol
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Re: Oct 10 - FAST Open at Tampa Bay Downs

Postby garage west » Sat Sep 26, 2015 9:09 pm

aw614 wrote:I have the stupidest temptation to always go through the puddle of water lol
Clean tires are happy tires!
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Re: Oct 10 - FAST Open at Tampa Bay Downs

Postby Native » Mon Sep 28, 2015 9:18 pm

So I registered. Looking forward to the change of location!

I'm kinda diggin' all the car-hopping I've been doing. Anyone feel like sharing their ride with me and helping me avoid the heat-cycled joy of the old all-seasons on my GTI?
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Re: Oct 10 - FAST Open at Tampa Bay Downs

Postby twistedwankel » Tue Sep 29, 2015 8:21 pm

What no 2016 Points posted yet to show the reality of hot shoeitis not getting 9 pts just for showing up :chuckle:

The race to the T shirts is on people.
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Re: Oct 10 - FAST Open at Tampa Bay Downs

Postby Loren » Tue Sep 29, 2015 8:33 pm

Points will have to wait until I get back home. The season is young.
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Re: Oct 10 - FAST Open at Tampa Bay Downs

Postby Loren » Tue Sep 29, 2015 8:58 pm

Y'all wanna see the course map? (Had this ready to go before I left!)

This one is another Steve Frank original.

Hi-Res PDF Course Map

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Re: Oct 10 - FAST Open at Tampa Bay Downs

Postby twistedwankel » Tue Sep 29, 2015 9:24 pm

Not Found


It looks like nothing was found at this location. Maybe try a search?

Search for:

Http took me nowhere. Sorry.

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Re: Oct 10 - FAST Open at Tampa Bay Downs

Postby Carracer » Tue Sep 29, 2015 9:44 pm

Fixed link for "Hi-Res PDF Course Map" until Loren fixes it:
http://drivefast.org/wp/Maps/Downs_2015_10.pdf

Looks fast and fun!
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Re: Oct 10 - FAST Open at Tampa Bay Downs

Postby Loren » Tue Sep 29, 2015 9:54 pm

I think maps got autocorrect to amps. I hate doing complex stuff on a phone. Even a smart one.
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Re: Oct 10 - FAST Open at Tampa Bay Downs

Postby twistedwankel » Wed Sep 30, 2015 10:54 am

Looks like a good venue to bring the Vette to. You morning guys do a good job of tire cleaning that sand off okay?

NO way anyone can get OC on that course. BUT someone will all the same :rolling:
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Re: Oct 10 - FAST Open at Tampa Bay Downs

Postby twistedwankel » Wed Sep 30, 2015 8:30 pm

Native wrote:So I registered. Looking forward to the change of location!

I'm kinda diggin' all the car-hopping I've been doing. Anyone feel like sharing their ride with me and helping me avoid the heat-cycled joy of the old all-seasons on my GTI?
If my potential co-drive falls through you are the leader in S0 and I'd give you another shot at Tony.

We'll see later.

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Re: Oct 10 - FAST Open at Tampa Bay Downs

Postby Native » Wed Sep 30, 2015 9:17 pm

Sounds good Doug!
In the meantime, maybe someone else will offer me a ride. I can offer some good head-to-head competition, or a noob some coaching, or tire money, or... :dunno:
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Re: Oct 10 - FAST Open at Tampa Bay Downs

Postby Loren » Wed Sep 30, 2015 9:32 pm

Native wrote:I can offer some good head-to-head competition
Taking stuff out of context FTW!
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Re: Oct 10 - FAST Open at Tampa Bay Downs

Postby twistedwankel » Wed Sep 30, 2015 9:40 pm

Loren wrote:
Native wrote:I can offer some good head-to-head competition
Taking stuff out of context FTW!
:pointlaugh: Loren definitely needed this vacation.
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Re: Oct 10 - FAST Open at Tampa Bay Downs

Postby Native » Wed Sep 30, 2015 10:00 pm

Maybe he should just stay there!
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Re: Oct 10 - FAST Open at Tampa Bay Downs

Postby Solar » Thu Oct 01, 2015 3:26 pm

Loren wrote:
Native wrote:I can offer some good head-to-head competition
Taking stuff out of context FTW!
Damn, that's a dis and a half. :no:
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Re: Oct 10 - FAST Open at Tampa Bay Downs

Postby Loren » Thu Oct 01, 2015 7:08 pm

I didn't say who he was offering it to.

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