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Re: June 11th Autocross at Brooksville
Posted: Sat May 28, 2011 6:54 pm
by nc4me
AScoda wrote:Native wrote:Drew, Mr. course Marshal sir, you are a day or 2 away from getting our course for safety and driveability review...just so's you know.
Whoa, whoa, whoa! What's with all the turns? That can't be safe! Think of the children!
Stick with nice long straightaways and easy, gentle curves.
You could pull a ligament with all that steering!

Crap, hope I don't barf!

Re: June 11th Autocross at Brooksville
Posted: Sat May 28, 2011 7:33 pm
by buddy bodean
I think we need to take it easy on the Mustang etc. crowd this month and add more straights.
Z = 0-60 in 5.3

Re: June 11th Autocross at Brooksville
Posted: Sat May 28, 2011 9:24 pm
by Native
well since everyone seemed to enjoy figuring out the fast way around that pin turn last month, we've incorporated, what, about 8 or so of those.
Start--> 360* pin turn ---> straight ---> 360* turn ---> etc. until you turn around and repeat until the finish. We'll have a coursemap next week some time but what with that description I don't think anyone will need it...you've got the idea. You know, something for everyone. A win-win.
Re: June 11th Autocross at Brooksville
Posted: Sat May 28, 2011 9:33 pm
by yamaha731
I hated the pin turn
Re: June 11th Autocross at Brooksville
Posted: Sun May 29, 2011 1:53 am
by jreid1000
Native wrote:well since everyone seemed to enjoy figuring out the fast way around that pin turn last month, we've incorporated, what, about 8 or so of those.
Maybe we can have three cars out at once.
Re: June 11th Autocross at Brooksville
Posted: Sun May 29, 2011 2:06 am
by Loren
<sigh>
I love a good gag as much as anybody, but some people lack the ability to see a joke for what it is. We've had people panic, get pissy and unregister for events due to faux (and sometimes hilarious) course maps being posted.
So, I'll just caution everyone who might be inclined to such an overreaction that if a course map or idea seems too dumb to be true... it is.
Re: June 11th Autocross at Brooksville
Posted: Sun May 29, 2011 2:55 am
by jreid1000
After I posted, I also considered the chances that someone might not see the humor in my faux "8 pin turn" course map and took it down.

Re: June 11th Autocross at Brooksville
Posted: Sun May 29, 2011 7:17 am
by Native
LOL yes Drew was joking.
I was joking.
Chris M and Chris B were not.
The course design is in revisions and will offer the typical most excellent driving experience.
So if any of you bailed, it's ok to reregister - you'll like the course!
Re: June 11th Autocross at Brooksville
Posted: Sun May 29, 2011 12:26 pm
by buddy bodean
Loren wrote:<sigh>
I love a good gag as much as anybody, but some people lack the ability to see a joke for what it is. We've had people panic, get pissy and unregister for events due to faux (and sometimes hilarious) course maps being posted.
So, I'll just caution everyone who might be inclined to such an overreaction that if a course map or idea seems too dumb to be true... it is.
I remember that.....geesh.
Re: June 11th Autocross at Brooksville
Posted: Sun May 29, 2011 4:59 pm
by snookwheel
jreid1000 wrote:Native wrote:well since everyone seemed to enjoy figuring out the fast way around that pin turn last month, we've incorporated, what, about 8 or so of those.
Maybe we can have three cars out at once.
I love it! Just a suggestion, but can we get rid of those silly radios and red flags for this event too!!

Re: June 11th Autocross at Brooksville
Posted: Sun May 29, 2011 6:03 pm
by impalanut
Also, get rid of the timers and let everyone run at the same time.
Re: June 11th Autocross at Brooksville
Posted: Mon May 30, 2011 6:10 pm
by Joe V
Hello!
FAST Newbie here, but I've run AX for the last 6 months with PCA and BMW.
Tried to register but online registration is closed due to capacity.
Will FAST be accepting walk-ins at Brooksville?
With PCA and BMW the facility usually requires a list of attendees beforehand and I would hate to be turned away after a 60 minute drive from Brandon (albeit an enjoyable drive!).
Kind regards,
Jose
Re: June 11th Autocross at Brooksville
Posted: Mon May 30, 2011 7:52 pm
by Jamie
Joe V wrote:Tried to register but online registration is closed due to capacity.
Will FAST be accepting walk-ins at Brooksville?
Unfortunately, no -- airport security rules require we submit a roster of everyone entering the site a week ahead of time, so no walk-ons. As you've noticed, all other clubs using the Hernando County Airport have the same issue. We do take some walk-ons at our St Petersburg College events -- see the event annoucements for details.
Keep an eye on the list for a bit longer. Pre-regsitration for this event doesn't close until Thursday night at 10pm -- sometimes people have to cancel their registration before the period closes. If that happens, you'll see a space open up.
Re: June 11th Autocross at Brooksville
Posted: Mon May 30, 2011 9:50 pm
by RonJR
I changed my guest about a week ago and knowing airport rules I wanted to make sure my guest is correct.
My guest should be: Cameron Graisberry
This is Ron Tomlin.
Thanks
Re: June 11th Autocross at Brooksville
Posted: Tue May 31, 2011 10:22 am
by Gregbj8
I just updated my registration with my guest name Justin Wilson .
Re: June 11th Autocross at Brooksville
Posted: Tue May 31, 2011 10:30 am
by buddy bodean
Jamie, Steve:
Sandy (wifey) will be bringing my truck in the late afternoon to pick-up the trailer. Same as before.
Re: June 11th Autocross at Brooksville
Posted: Tue May 31, 2011 5:43 pm
by Native
Thanks Ed.
Re: June 11th Autocross at Brooksville
Posted: Tue May 31, 2011 7:10 pm
by Rawkkrawler
Hello,
A little off subject, but do any of you Mazda guys have a used stock or performance rear sway bar for sale? I've made some suspension mods to the Cobra and decided to add a rear sway bar. It appears the dimmensions are similar to the MX5 at 35" wide with 8-10" legs.
Any help would be very much appreciated!
BTW, Lance and I will not be attending this month as we're trying our luck at Sebring on the 12th. Should be interesting.
PM me or contact me at 813-486-4620 if you can assist me with my search.
Re: June 11th Autocross at Brooksville
Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 8:34 am
by buddy bodean
Mike:
Here is the link to the local (and very active) Miata Club...
http://www.tampabaymiatas.net/forum/index.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;.
I am sure you'll find what you're looking for there.
Re: June 11th Autocross at Brooksville
Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 3:22 pm
by Rawkkrawler
buddy bodean wrote:Mike:
Here is the link to the local (and very active) Miata Club...
http://www.tampabaymiatas.net/forum/index.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;.
I am sure you'll find what you're looking for there.
Thanks Ed.
And thanks to Loren, Jamie, and Bill who have also helped!