SunRiders 2/22 @ SPC

[Loren]

Lots of motorsports activity going on this weekend. If you're up for some low-pressure casual autocross, we'll be out at the college again this Sunday.

Once again, all the usual BS questions answered here:

Location is SPC Allstate campus in St. Pete. 3500 32nd St. S will pinpoint it on Mapquest.
Setup starts around 7ish. Help is welcome.
Registration 8:30-9:30ish. Be early, we have an entry limit.
Entry Fees: $25 members - $30 non-members (must be a licensed driver, minors must have a parent sign the waiver)
Lunch is provided (dunno what) around 12:30.
We should be done between 2pm and 4pm depending on how many people show up.
Loaner helmets are available, but in limited supply. Bring one if you have it.

I'm always happy to answer any UNusual BS questions, though you may find answers on the SunRiders Autocross (http://www.sunridersautocross.com) website.

[Loren]

Here's the course map. Should be fairly quick.

[Slash]

wow.. an autox course w/o a slalom.. thats a new one for me

[Loren]

Originally posted by Slash
wow.. an autox course w/o a slalom.. thats a new one for me

Eh, I like slaloms, especially when I have a lot of space to work with. At SPC, though, due to the size of the site, a proper slalom almost has to be THE defining element that everything else is designed around. I was going for a little more speed and smooth sweeping turns this time. We had slaloms last time. :)

[perdition79]

wow, i might actually get to use second gear this sunday. is the lack of a slalom to get people ready for the track event in march?

by the looks of that course map, some of the heavier cars may be spinning out while accelerating around the first 270-degree turn! i'll be sure to bring a couple of cameras for that!

[Loren]

Originally posted by perdition79
wow, i might actually get to use second gear this sunday. is the lack of a slalom to get people ready for the track event in march?

by the looks of that course map, some of the heavier cars may be spinning out while accelerating around the first 270-degree turn! i'll be sure to bring a couple of cameras for that!

That corkscrew is almost exactly the same turn we used in the last course only in the opposite direction. Yeah, some people (not just heavy cars) overcooked it on their first couple runs. Most people figured it out after that. Gotta be smoooooooth in places like that. Drive it like a skidpad, smooth and steady.

The event chairman initially just wanted to run that same course in the opposite direction for this event. I started to design that, but quickly got bored with it. The corkscrew was all that we salvaged from that idea. :)

I initially wanted to do a slalom, but I wanted a REAL slalom, 60 ft spacing, at least 4 cones. Couldn't make it fit without putting a TIGHT turn at the end of it. I opted for good flow and hopefully more consistent speed instead of trying to keep the slalom. Didn't have anything to do with the track event... though I guess it could be good practice.

[99TL]

wish you guys were doing it on saturday but i know there is another event there. I will be up in Z-hills for the PCA/BMWCCA auto-x.

[Loren]

Originally posted by 99TL
wish you guys were doing it on saturday but i know there is another event there. I will be up in Z-hills for the PCA/BMWCCA auto-x.

We chose Saturday long before the drift event was scheduled. Just wanted to mix it up a little and do some Sunday events this year. A lot of our club members work on Saturdays and were unable to attend ANY of our autocrosses last year because they were all on Saturdays.

Sucks when local events overlap, but it happens. Have a good time up in Z-hills!

[99TL]

would have been fun to have back to back days though... understand i cant be selfish though :)

[Ender.]

I am really interested. Whats the waiver like for the minors? Is there a way I can get it sigened before hand. I only have a month till im 18 then I dont have to worry about this BS. BTW This would be my first autox and Ive heard sunriders events are fairly good for a first timer. If I end up coming Ill be there early to help set up.

[99TL]

good event to start out on for sure. fairly slow track and very nice people.

[Redlinegvr4]

Originally posted by wannabeDSMer
I am really interested. Whats the waiver like for the minors? Is there a way I can get it sigened before hand. I only have a month till im 18 then I dont have to worry about this BS. BTW This would be my first autox and Ive heard sunriders events are fairly good for a first timer. If I end up coming Ill be there early to help set up. Same here

[Loren]

Originally posted by wannabeDSMer
I am really interested. Whats the waiver like for the minors? Is there a way I can get it sigened before hand.

The waiver is pretty basic. You're just signing your life away, as usual. ;) You and your parent have to acknowledge there is risk involved and we told you so.

Unfortunately, I don't keep copies of the minor waiver around. They're all locked away in our equipment trailer in storage over in St. Pete. You'll have to drag a parent along to get your waiver signed. Sorry, dude!

[Charles]

I'm in.. not sure what I'm bringing.. hopefully my convertible if i can get the battery secured down good between now and then. I think the sunriders regular ol' autoX is one of the few events I can run with no rollbar without a hassle :)

At least I assume so :D

[neurovish]

Looks like it could be another fun course...I try and make it if I still have rubber left over from saturday

[Chin]

there will be enough rubber on the ground!

[4wdFury]

Originally posted by Loren
The waiver is pretty basic. You're just signing your life away, as usual. ;) You and your parent have to acknowledge there is risk involved and we told you so.

Unfortunately, I don't keep copies of the minor waiver around. They're all locked away in our equipment trailer in storage over in St. Pete. You'll have to drag a parent along to get your waiver signed. Sorry, dude!

that didn't happen with me before. Oh well. :roll:

[Loren]

Originally posted by 4wdFury
that didn't happen with me before. Oh well. :roll:

Do tell... what happened?

[w0rd]

Looks like a second gear course. :thumbup:
I'll probably go.

Last time the driver's meeting kind of dragged on. Maybe it was the 45* weather. I thought you said Sunrider's drivers meetings were quick and "to the point"?

[Loren]

Originally posted by w0rd
Looks like a second gear course. :thumbup:
I'll probably go.That's what I was aiming for.
Last time the driver's meeting kind of dragged on. Maybe it was the 45* weather. I thought you said Sunrider's drivers meetings were quick and "to the point"? Hehe. I wasn't there! I was road-tripping back home to Safety Harbor to print the stupid college forms that I'd forgotten! By the time I got back, cars were on course.

I think Don did the driver's meeting. He's a slow talker and tends to ramble. Sorry! We also had a LOT of first-timers there. If there are just a few, we can cover them one-on-one outside fo the driver's meeting. When there are 10-15 or more... you know.

[Mike]

if i get my head back on my car, im sure to go out there, <-- first time :-(

[The Kyle]

ill be there...going to try to get some better rubber on my car between now and then though. see you guys there!

[4wdFury]

Originally posted by Loren
Do tell... what happened?


just saying never had to bring my parent before. Though I'm 18 now so no big deal. As for chin...;)

[Loren]

Originally posted by 4wdFury
just saying never had to bring my parent before. Though I'm 18 now so no big deal. As for chin...;)

Did I mention that I don't do registration? :)

If you can arrange to get the waiver signed beforehand, you don't need to bring a parent. If someone let you register without the appropriate waiver being signed, they goofed.

This being an amateur organization, goofs happen in spite of our best efforts. We'd be in deep shit if we had a minor get injured at an event without the proper waivers on-hand, though.

So... as much of a pain in the butt as it is sometimes... I hope everyone understands.

[99TL]

Originally posted by Slow Kyle
ill be there...going to try to get some better rubber on my car between now and then though. see you guys there!

no bmwcca?

[Chin]

im rick james...and 18....bitch!

[obrien2]

I am planning to be there. I haven't been out since the school you guys had. So I hope to do pretty good.

[g-50Cab]

Originally posted by 99TL
would have been fun to have back to back days though... understand i cant be selfish though :)

Yeah - that would have been cool to do back to back - I'll be at Zephyrhills too - looks like nice weather...

[mofugga]

maybe

[Mike]

ok im not gonna make it, didnt get the car done in time to register it.. :-(

[Loren]

Originally posted by SlowCRXkid
ok im not gonna make it, didnt get the car done in time to register it.. :-(

Registration for this event is on-site 8:30-9:30 am Sunday. What are you talking about?

[Mike]

Originally posted by Loren
Registration for this event is on-site 8:30-9:30 am Sunday. What are you talking about?

Regular Florida Tag Office Registration :-)

I also need to insure it. :-(

[4wdFury]

defiantely will be out there going at it against my friend's RS.

[Loren]

Originally posted by SlowCRXkid
Regular Florida Tag Office Registration :-)

I also need to insure it. :-(

D'oh! Gotcha.

[Mike]

Originally posted by Loren
D'oh! Gotcha.

Maybe i can use my dads f150 ROFL

[Loren]

Originally posted by SlowCRXkid
Maybe i can use my dads f150 ROFL

We've had pickups out before. As long as it's not jacked up or anything, bring it on!

Or... tow your car behind the F150. We don't care if it's got a tag on it. ;)

[Mike]

Originally posted by Loren
We've had pickups out before. As long as it's not jacked up or anything, bring it on!

Or... tow your car behind the F150. We don't care if it's got a tag on it. ;)

Its rather Not jacked up :-). if i scratched it i would DIE.

Perhaps i will have someone tow it down. I guess i will have to finishe the motor tomm just in case....

[Ender.]

I hate when my parents agree to something and then back out at the last minute. Im so pissed off that I had to miss this. I love how they come up with the lamest excuses. I guess Ill have to wait till im 18 before I can do anything.