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4 Oct @ SPC

Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 3:04 pm
by Jamie
I know...I'm three days late, but registration is OPEN! http://www.myautoevents.com/pls/mae/frm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... nt_id=8223

Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 4:38 pm
by d_rasp
I'm in. :D

Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 6:44 pm
by leftandright
I'm in, too.
Director, request a fast, open course.


Thanks, and see ya.

Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 7:41 pm
by floridarex
I'll be there I'm getting my Azenis the end of the month, yay!

Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 9:23 pm
by d_rasp
leftandright wrote:I'm in, too.
Director, request a fast, open course.
Sounds good. I think the position of Event Chair is open for Oct. If you'll take Chair, I'll be your co-Chair.

edit - Never mind. I'm an idiot. It's Nov. that doesn't have a chair yet. I'm not quite ready to chair anything, but wouldn't mind helping out a little more in the next few events. Someone tag me as needed.

Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 11:39 am
by Solar
Who's chairing this event? Only 4 short weeks away. 8)

Oct 4

Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 2:32 pm
by meicalnissyen
I request no slaloms! perhaps a figure eight or two :shock:

Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 2:33 pm
by Miata GT
I'm in!

Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 7:12 pm
by Stealth Mode
sup guys, im really new here, like today new, lol. i really want to come out for the next event at spc, but i need sum tips as too my classing and such.

i have an 87 trans am, 350, auto, bonestock perf suspension. i will be running in the stock tire class correct? im really lookin forward to meeting with u guys and runnin. i have only done auto x once b4 in my old stang, but it was jus for fun. any tips u guys can give me would be great.
im gonna go ahead and register and buy me sum new tires. thanx guys.


jeff

Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 7:58 pm
by Anonymous
Stealth Mode wrote:i have an 87 trans am, 350, auto, bonestock perf suspension. i will be running in the stock tire class correct?
Yes, Class G for V8 Firebird.

Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 9:05 pm
by Stealth Mode
ootaay, class g, wats the restrictions there? stock sups and tire size?

Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 9:11 pm
by Native
^^^
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Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 9:34 pm
by Stealth Mode
ty sir, so can ne one give me a run down of how this works? hwo the course is and such?

Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 9:05 am
by MusicalDeity
Stealth Mode wrote:ty sir, so can ne one give me a run down of how this works? hwo the course is and such?
Well, as far as this particular course, you'll have to give me a week or so and I'll get it posted up. In general, I'd just poke around the forums and look at some of the old course maps for an idea.

Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 9:09 am
by WAFlowers
Go to http://www.wedrivefast.com and check out the tips under "Novice Tips". Of course, that is a misnomer because there are also some advanced driver tips there as well.

After you read that come back here with specific questions and we'll be glad to help.

When you get to the event let people know that you are a relative novice and are looking for advice and suggestions. Unless you happen to bump into another novice you are almost guarenteed (in this club) to find someone who is more than willing to walk you through the course giving you pointers on how to drive it and what to look for (and look out for).

You'll also probably be pointed towards some of the more experienced drivers who act as our club instructors. You can arrange for them to do a ride-along to help guide you through the course and give you pointers on how to improve your driving.

Also try and find a driver or two who look like they know what they are doing. Ask if you can do a ride-along with them. I don't think I've ever heard of someone saying "No". It is an excellent way to get a feel for the course before you run. I've had events where every one of my runs has had a ride-along with people seeming to line up to be passengers. I don't mind and, despite the apparent weight penalty, they have sometimes been my best times.

Welcome to the club!

Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 9:16 am
by MusicalDeity
Sorry for being late in getting this up, was out of town this weekend. I'm the chair for this event (Kim... nice to meet you) and my brother Tim will be my co-chair (our names were not meant to rhyme... it is a curse).

So here we go...

Chair/Co-Chair
1. MusicalDeity (Kimberly Taylor)
2. Timothy Taylor

Course Set Up 7AM
1. AScoda (Drew)
2. Bob Proctor


Registration 7-9AM
1. Solar (Brian)
2. Native (Steve)

Trailer Transport
1. WAFlowers (Bill)

Timing and Trailer Set Up
1. Jeremy (Jeremy)

Safety / Course Marshal
1. aparke (Aaron)
2. Jeremy (Jeremy)

Technical Inspection 8AM
1. Muddy (Brian)
2. fast 5 racing (Jack)

Supplies by 9AM
1. LadyMaynie

Run Group Calculation @ 9:10AM
1. Jamie (Jamie)

Worker Assignment Chief
1. Jamie (Jamie)

Course Teardown
1. Deadmeat (Derek)
2. kickslop (Jeff)


So here's a quickie note on a couple of the problems I ran into doing this for the first time a few months ago.

-I will be sure the course map is ready and approved well before the event, and that the course is not as tight (it was tooooo tight before)

-Once it is approved, no major changes will be made the day of, last time everyone thought they needed to make their own additions and we ran late. If you want to design a course sign up to chair, if you have input... let me know now... I'm receptive :)

-We must have people on set up and tear down, and they must show up. It is also helpful if people who aren't signed up to do those jobs pitch in a little, especially at the end of a long hot day. Last time, no one who signed up to set up did it... and everyone tried to run off at the end of the day and skip out on tear down (only one person actually signed up for it and made an effort) Please realize how important this is to your experience and lend a hand, it will make your day better in the long run :)

Ok... no more preaching... sorry about that. I just want as smooth a day as is possible for us :)

So... who wants to do what? :D

Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 9:22 am
by WAFlowers
The Flowers would be available for trailer transport, however I think it is already covered by the same person who took care of it for September.

Call us your backup I guess.

Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 9:23 am
by Solar
There's a big dumpster on site that we've used in the passed and as far as I know it's okay to use, so garbage isn't a issue.

I'll do registation.

Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 9:28 am
by Solar
WAFlowers wrote:The Flowers would be available for trailer transport, however I think it is already covered by the same person who took care of it for September.

Call us your backup I guess.
From what I understand is that Scott was going to keep the trailer at his place and tow it to SPC, and someone else would have to tow it back to Howards. I think Scott ended up taking the trailer back to Howards because he wasn't sure what hurricane Ike would do and didn't want to leave it outside.

So if I'm correct on this, we need someone to tow the trailer, and if I'm wrong, we at least need someone to tow it back to Howards. :)

Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 12:38 pm
by Native
Put me down for the other registration spot.

Scott said he would tow the trailer back to Howard's. If the Flowers are available to tow, that would probably be easiest for this event, as they live most conveniently to the trailer - I'd take Bill up on his offer.