Feb 28 - Endurocross 2016!
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Loren Williams
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Re: Feb 28 - Endurocross 2016!
What Jamie said. The sound of a loud car taking an autocross run every 30 seconds for 8 hours straight is very different from the sound of an aircraft taking off or landing every 30 minutes. We don't have the luxury of other autocross sites being readily available to us, so we're being proactive and quieting ourselves to prevent any complaints.
This is getting way off the topic of Endurocross, but I've looked at the satellite maps. There are homes within about 1.1 miles of the airport, and a Golf Club 1.5 miles to the East. At TBD, there are homes within .5 miles to the East (and a few closer than that to the South), and a crapload of homes within a mile to the East. At TGT, of course, there are waterfront homes within 650 feet, and a huge population of folks within a mile in all directions. Sure, TGT is the biggest concern, but we don't want to piss off the neighbors at ANY of our autocross sites. We've got about 5 people with cars that are literally 2-4 times as loud as anyone elses. That's what we're looking to eliminate.
I hope that helps you see things from OUR perspective.
We never said that our sound limit was for any particular site. Quite the opposite, we said that it was the same for every site.
This is getting way off the topic of Endurocross, but I've looked at the satellite maps. There are homes within about 1.1 miles of the airport, and a Golf Club 1.5 miles to the East. At TBD, there are homes within .5 miles to the East (and a few closer than that to the South), and a crapload of homes within a mile to the East. At TGT, of course, there are waterfront homes within 650 feet, and a huge population of folks within a mile in all directions. Sure, TGT is the biggest concern, but we don't want to piss off the neighbors at ANY of our autocross sites. We've got about 5 people with cars that are literally 2-4 times as loud as anyone elses. That's what we're looking to eliminate.
I hope that helps you see things from OUR perspective.
We never said that our sound limit was for any particular site. Quite the opposite, we said that it was the same for every site.
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The "Push Harder, Suck Less" philosophy explained:
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The "Push Harder, Suck Less" philosophy explained:
Push Harder - Drive as close to the limit of your tires as possible.
Suck Less - Drive something resembling a proper racing line.
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Loren Williams
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Re: Feb 28 - Endurocross 2016!
As of this moment, there are 3 slots open for this event. If you've been on the fence, now would be a good time to get off of it!
And don't forget to order a shirt if you want one. That order goes in Friday night.
And don't forget to order a shirt if you want one. That order goes in Friday night.
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The "Push Harder, Suck Less" philosophy explained:
Push Harder - Drive as close to the limit of your tires as possible.
Suck Less - Drive something resembling a proper racing line.
The "Push Harder, Suck Less" philosophy explained:
Push Harder - Drive as close to the limit of your tires as possible.
Suck Less - Drive something resembling a proper racing line.
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Re: Feb 28 - Endurocross 2016!
Loren wrote:
That said... I've been meaning to try to get a drive in that Exocet. Might give up a run in Soroya's car for that!
Let's take this up a notch.
I hereby offer to co-drive with you. To go from the Fastiva to a v8 aught to be fun to watch, and I would be honored to see what a pro could do with 80 mph in 2nd gear. How about 450+hp Loren??? You in???
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Loren Williams
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Re: Feb 28 - Endurocross 2016!
Count me in for at least one run!
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The "Push Harder, Suck Less" philosophy explained:
Push Harder - Drive as close to the limit of your tires as possible.
Suck Less - Drive something resembling a proper racing line.
The "Push Harder, Suck Less" philosophy explained:
Push Harder - Drive as close to the limit of your tires as possible.
Suck Less - Drive something resembling a proper racing line.
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Re: Feb 28 - Endurocross 2016!
Dougamor wrote:you and Ben are welcome to use either the Porsche or the Exocet.
I'll certainly take you up on the offer of the 911!
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Re: Feb 28 - Endurocross 2016!
Exocet will be fitted for a muzzle- but leaving room for truck nuts.
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Re: Feb 28 - Endurocross 2016!
You got it!BrilloHeadBen wrote:Dougamor wrote:you and Ben are welcome to use either the Porsche or the Exocet.
I'll certainly take you up on the offer of the 911!
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Re: Feb 28 - Endurocross 2016!
Would it be wrong for the event chairman to double register and whore rides in four different cars?
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The "Push Harder, Suck Less" philosophy explained:
Push Harder - Drive as close to the limit of your tires as possible.
Suck Less - Drive something resembling a proper racing line.
The "Push Harder, Suck Less" philosophy explained:
Push Harder - Drive as close to the limit of your tires as possible.
Suck Less - Drive something resembling a proper racing line.
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Re: Feb 28 - Endurocross 2016!
Dougamor wrote:All I want to know is, will you be bringing your homemade pizza?dan wrote:I'll be "the guy" to get the dumb question out for anyone else's benefit...
Since this is a classic event but with split format, does that make a single 2 runs x4 laps and a double registration something insane like 4 x 4?
Actually, cold pizza is the best pizza... for breakfast.
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Re: Feb 28 - Endurocross 2016!
Dougamor wrote:Exocet will be fitted for a muzzle- but leaving room for truck nuts.
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The "Push Harder, Suck Less" philosophy explained:
Push Harder - Drive as close to the limit of your tires as possible.
Suck Less - Drive something resembling a proper racing line.
The "Push Harder, Suck Less" philosophy explained:
Push Harder - Drive as close to the limit of your tires as possible.
Suck Less - Drive something resembling a proper racing line.
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Re: Feb 28 - Endurocross 2016!
It would certainly be interesting (entertaining) to see if all those laps improved your times or dizzied you outLoren wrote:Would it be wrong for the event chairman to double register and whore rides in four different cars?
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Re: Feb 28 - Endurocross 2016!
You know what... I'm gonna do it. It's not often that I indulge myself this much. There's one more slot open in the afternoon. I'm gonna take it.
That gives me 4 Endurocross runs.
My dance card so far:
Soraya's Fit
Jason's Mustang
Doug's Exocet
That leaves one more. Anybody want to entice or challenge me with something interesting. (bearing in mind that "interesting" doesn't have to mean "fast")
I'm gonna have to take a nap during lunch.
That gives me 4 Endurocross runs.
My dance card so far:
Soraya's Fit
Jason's Mustang
Doug's Exocet
That leaves one more. Anybody want to entice or challenge me with something interesting. (bearing in mind that "interesting" doesn't have to mean "fast")
I'm gonna have to take a nap during lunch.
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The "Push Harder, Suck Less" philosophy explained:
Push Harder - Drive as close to the limit of your tires as possible.
Suck Less - Drive something resembling a proper racing line.
The "Push Harder, Suck Less" philosophy explained:
Push Harder - Drive as close to the limit of your tires as possible.
Suck Less - Drive something resembling a proper racing line.
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Re: Feb 28 - Endurocross 2016!
If there is anyone that plans to stay over in the Brooksville area Saturday eve (2/27) for the Enduro on the 28th, I can recommend "Jeff's" airbnb at https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/10875609. I stayed there last weekend for the CFR Sunday event after the FAST Saturday race. 2 bedrooms, maybe a place on a sofa, and even an offer of an extra air bed in an upscale apartment in a gated (underdeveloped) golf community. Under $100...10 minutes to the track...
Worked for me and a definite step up from the Brooksville Days Inn I originally was planning to use.
B
Worked for me and a definite step up from the Brooksville Days Inn I originally was planning to use.
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Re: Feb 28 - Endurocross 2016!
Loren wrote:That leaves one more. Anybody want to entice or challenge me with something interesting. (bearing in mind that "interesting" doesn't have to mean "fast")
I'll offer up the Bimmer if I can ride shotgun.
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Re: Feb 28 - Endurocross 2016!
Done! Anybody will tell you, I'm not a "big car" guy. But, your car does intrigue me. Should be fun to see what I can do with it.Helydoma wrote:I'll offer up the Bimmer if I can ride shotgun.Loren wrote:That leaves one more. Anybody want to entice or challenge me with something interesting. (bearing in mind that "interesting" doesn't have to mean "fast")
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The "Push Harder, Suck Less" philosophy explained:
Push Harder - Drive as close to the limit of your tires as possible.
Suck Less - Drive something resembling a proper racing line.
The "Push Harder, Suck Less" philosophy explained:
Push Harder - Drive as close to the limit of your tires as possible.
Suck Less - Drive something resembling a proper racing line.
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Re: Feb 28 - Endurocross 2016!
Put the shipping blocks back in first...let's see how he does with the go-kart suspension!Loren wrote:Done! Anybody will tell you, I'm not a "big car" guy. But, your car does intrigue me. Should be fun to see what I can do with it.Helydoma wrote:I'll offer up the Bimmer if I can ride shotgun.Loren wrote:That leaves one more. Anybody want to entice or challenge me with something interesting. (bearing in mind that "interesting" doesn't have to mean "fast")
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Re: Feb 28 - Endurocross 2016!
I might actually like it!
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The "Push Harder, Suck Less" philosophy explained:
Push Harder - Drive as close to the limit of your tires as possible.
Suck Less - Drive something resembling a proper racing line.
The "Push Harder, Suck Less" philosophy explained:
Push Harder - Drive as close to the limit of your tires as possible.
Suck Less - Drive something resembling a proper racing line.
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Re: Feb 28 - Endurocross 2016!
Don't forget to put the tires from the dog track back on it.Jamie wrote:Put the shipping blocks back in first...let's see how he does with the go-kart suspension!Loren wrote:Done! Anybody will tell you, I'm not a "big car" guy. But, your car does intrigue me. Should be fun to see what I can do with it.Helydoma wrote:I'll offer up the Bimmer if I can ride shotgun.Loren wrote:That leaves one more. Anybody want to entice or challenge me with something interesting. (bearing in mind that "interesting" doesn't have to mean "fast")
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Re: Feb 28 - Endurocross 2016!
I could trailer in my horse... yesterday he was just like a S2000... Compact, fast, fun and a bit squirrelly. You have insurance, right?Loren wrote: Anybody want to entice or challenge me with something interesting. (bearing in mind that "interesting" doesn't have to mean "fast")
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Re: Feb 28 - Endurocross 2016!
Horses are... interesting. I prefer more direct control.
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The "Push Harder, Suck Less" philosophy explained:
Push Harder - Drive as close to the limit of your tires as possible.
Suck Less - Drive something resembling a proper racing line.
The "Push Harder, Suck Less" philosophy explained:
Push Harder - Drive as close to the limit of your tires as possible.
Suck Less - Drive something resembling a proper racing line.
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