Feb 13 - FAST Open - Brooksville

[Loren]

I should start an event thread. I should tell you stuff.

Registration and full event info is here:
http://msreg.com/FAST-Open-13Feb2016

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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 GUESTS, and closes the Monday before the event.
• Driver entry fee is $38.50, guest entry fee is $7.
• Guests must be pre-registered and have proper ID or they cannot be permitted to enter.
• This will be a split-format event. You can enter the Early session 8am-12pm or the Late Session 12pm-5pm, or both.
• No lunch this time, but we'll have drinks and snacks available for all drivers and registered guests.

[Cool Rod]

My Dad and I are registered and ready to try out the freshly rebuilt limited slip rear end.

[friskyflea]

When I hear Cilon, all I can think of is Battlestar Galactica. Cist, I won't even go there.

Bummed to have missed the Classic...2 weeks to the 13th *sigh*

Question, is entry #9 classed correctly? A plain Lancer is HS alright, but if it's an Evo, stock it would be in B street... modified would put it in what, M1?
When I run with SCCA, being the only STF entry in just about every AX I make it to, I already get pushed through STS (usually no entries), to STX (twins anyone?) or STR and rarely, but at least once, into STU (well, hello there Mr. Evo...) Placing there you accumulate card punches good for free entries; yet to be achieved

[kirkendsley]

When I hear Cilon, all I can think of is Battlestar Galactica. Cist, I won't even go there.

Don't you think it kid of looks like the early centurions?

Question, is entry #9 classed correctly? A plain Lancer is HS alright, but if it's an Evo, stock it would be in B street... modified would put it in what, M1?

I think you are correct, this is what the PDF on the site specifies

Mitsubishi Lancer non-turbo H Street HS
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2003-14 B Street BS

And the FAST site specifies

M1 – Modified Street Tire 1 (AS/BS and bumps)

[Loren]

I'm sure it's a classing error. First-timers sometimes do that. We'll get it sorted out.

[twistedwankel]

Okay.
So we're racing for the top 10 times not including FN?

Les has the VW running w/brakes and old shoes? I saw a self bleeder at the cheapo store for under $20....go Les. A repeat of when the VW blew with a girlie driver against the 66 Datsun AND Les finished 2nd with a stock RX8? Go Les.

Carl is the man to beat for we realists. Go Carl. He can win S0 in his S1 bimmer.

The Fastiva is not invincible. Whoa. New springs must suck.

Going to be a fun Saturday. Pull your best launch (none provided)

Doug

[twistedwankel]

My Dad and I are registered and ready to try out the freshly rebuilt limited slip rear end.

Foxbody "Alert".

[Loren]

So we're racing for the top 10 times not including FN?

The Fastiva is not invincible. Whoa. New springs must suck.

Oh, the FASTiva is vincible. Very vincible. I don't think we've ever been in contention for a top 10 finish with that car. The new springs are nice, though. You need to strap it on and take it for a drive sometime. It's silly fun to drive.

[twistedwankel]

[quote="Loren] Oh, the FASTiva is vincible. Very vincible. I don't think we've ever been in contention for a top 10 finish with that car. The new springs are nice, though. You need to strap it on and take it for a drive sometime. It's silly fun to drive.[/quote]

I'll take you up on that for sure when you're very happy with the new motor. Would feel like crap if I caused you 12 more hours of sweat. It's been years since racing a borrowed stiff little Ford fwd.

Doug

[kirkendsley]

Today the ciST is nearly ready to pass tech inspection (Just need the battery tie down). I will be co-driving with someone in each session. Would it be possible for me and my co-driver to be in different run groups? i ask because I'm still too cheap to buy magnetic numbers and it would be a PITA to change them every run.

[Loren]

Cars in the same class usually run together by default. If you have a specific request for running either with OR without your co-driver, state that in the comments when you register. We look at all of that info when we do run group assignments. Telling us in any other way (such as here) is a good way for such info to be lost/forgotten.

It's no problem, we just need to know what you want to do.

[friskyflea]

When I hear Cilon, all I can think of is Battlestar Galactica. Cist, I won't even go there.

Don't you think it kid of looks like the early centurions?

not enough Chromey Bling

[Loren]

Only 6 slots left in the Early Session if you need to run early and haven't registered yet. More room in the Late Session.

I suppose I should post the course map.

[twistedwankel]

The Course map finishes them dead last.

Pedal to the metal top 10 finish this time no matter the design.

They kinda need to "learn".

The Mayor

[twistedwankel]

When I hear Cilon, all I can think of is Battlestar Galactica. Cist, I won't even go there.

Don't you think it kid of looks like the early centurions?

not enough Chromey Bling

Soraya you really need to drive my Vette. It's sorted out and you can lose easily with my wife watching. Girlie loss.n Whoa.

If you want me to drive your Honda that okay too. I can flip it for $$$$. Hondae:)

It has a new clutch, right? Launch is not provided this time.

Doug aka The Mayor

[Loren]

Okay, here's the course map!

High-Res PDF Course Map

[jbrannon7]

Can't make this one.

[twistedwankel]

Can't make this one.

That sucks. I was looking forward to hearing your new car tunes. Maybe you can borrow Andrew's pipe mic and post it?

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=aud ... fsscr=-990

This is what my stock RX8 would sound like if I switched to metric?

[markzeronine]

Aww yesss. A course with no crossovers for me to screw up!

[jbrannon7]

This looks like a really fun course for me, only one tedious section. Just remember, slow in is fast out. Wish I could be there.