June 18 - FAST Classic @ Brooksville

Postby **Loren** » Tue May 31, 2016 10:49 am

I guess it's about time to start talking this one up, eh?

We haven't done a Classic at Brooksville since January! In honor of that, we're going back to "Classic roots" and including a practice skidpad in addition to the course. You'll have time to play on it during the run group that you're not running or working. (this will be a 3-group event)

Registration is open until June 13, go do it!

Remember, this is a FAST Classic, so some experience is required. If you've done at least 3 autocross events (any club), you're good to register.

Also remember that because it's Brooksville, all GUESTS must register.

We'll be providing lunch for all at this event.

Postby **Native** » Tue May 31, 2016 8:31 pm

And an early happy Fathers' Day!

vzwire · Postby **vzwire** » Thu Jun 02, 2016 5:02 pm

Practice skid pad? Tell me more...

Postby **Loren** » Thu Jun 02, 2016 5:09 pm

vzwire wrote: Practice skid pad? Tell me more...

Course in the usual place, practice skidpad on the other end of the grid.

Postby **Native** » Thu Jun 02, 2016 9:31 pm

Bring your dramamine!

Jamie · Postby **Jamie** » Sat Jun 04, 2016 5:37 pm

vzwire wrote: Practice skid pad? Tell me more...

What...you're looking to use up another set of tires?

garage west · Postby **garage west** » Sun Jun 05, 2016 8:19 pm

Hmm. I've got some tire tuning to do. This may be just the thing.

vzwire · Postby **vzwire** » Sun Jun 05, 2016 9:03 pm

Jamie wrote:
vzwire wrote: Practice skid pad? Tell me more...
What...you're looking to use up another set of tires?

No way! I bought the Miata to SAVE money on tires!

Since this is a classic event at Brooksville, I'm hoping the course layout is full of craziness. The pretzel at TBD this weekend was crazy for most, but this was absolutely my favorite course this season!

Postby **Loren** » Tue Jun 07, 2016 12:16 pm

Somebody remind me to post the course map tonight.

garage west · Postby **garage west** » Tue Jun 07, 2016 12:58 pm

Loren wrote:Somebody remind me to post the course map tonight.

Post the course map tonight.

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friskyflea · Postby **friskyflea** » Tue Jun 07, 2016 7:00 pm

Postby **Loren** » Tue Jun 07, 2016 10:43 pm

Thanks!

Hi-Res PDF Course Map

twistedwankel · Postby **twistedwankel** » Tue Jun 07, 2016 11:07 pm

This is definitely not a "Miata only" course!! Woohoo.

Good job Loren.

Postby **Loren** » Tue Jun 07, 2016 11:12 pm

If you think FAST has ever done a "Miata only" course, you clearly haven't been watching Alan Vint.

ImpostorDan · Postby **ImpostorDan** » Tue Jun 07, 2016 11:20 pm

"like"

garage west · Postby **garage west** » Wed Jun 08, 2016 7:49 am

Loren wrote:
vzwire wrote: Practice skid pad? Tell me more...
Course in the usual place, practice skidpad on the other end of the grid.

Parking South of both, or is there room alongside the grid?

Postby **Loren** » Wed Jun 08, 2016 10:56 am

The map is not accurate. The skidpad will be much farther South, plenty of room for grid and parking and a skidpad grid in-between.

jmdoc66 · Postby **jmdoc66** » Thu Jun 09, 2016 3:49 pm

Hijacking the thread for the common good.
I need opinions on whether a non contact tire pyrometer is sufficient to use for troubleshooting on the skid pad. Or is the type with the probe worth the extra $$.

I'll offer whichever I get for use on the 18th if I can get it before then.

With a skid pad, it's a good time to check tire pressure settings.

Postby **Loren** » Thu Jun 09, 2016 8:01 pm

Contact or even IR is sufficient for skidpad because you can check the tires IMMEDIATELY after you get off of the skidpad. A piercing probe that will get sub-surface temp is better for track use because the surface temp could change significantly before the car reaches the pits.

I think Joe Brannon has a pyrometer. So does Joe Vance.

twistedwankel · Postby **twistedwankel** » Thu Jun 09, 2016 8:36 pm

Loren if you don't know what your tire pressures are you are screwed.

My 2 cents. AND you will lose next event.