SunRiders Autocross - 8/22

[Loren]

One more time!

Course map has been posted in this thread. (scroll down!)

You can pre-register and pay via PayPal on MyAutoEvents.com (http://www.myautoevents.com/pls/mae/frmEventDetail.Show?psevent_id=2108).

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 (probably Pizza) 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.

[4wdFury]

I'll be there for sure. Haven't autoxed since may and it's been killin me.

[Tits McGee]

I'll be there.....hopefully there will be more pointer cones and a slightly better marked out course.

[Muddy]

I will be at the Evo school practice in Tavares. Can you say 20 runs? Maybe I will make the next one. ;)

[4wdFury]

from what I thought this might be the last SR event at spjc for a while.

[Loren]

Originally posted by 4wdFury
from what I thought this might be the last SR event at spjc for a while.

Next one is scheduled for October, I believe. We were supposed to have a track event in September. :mad: By the time that got cancelled, SPC was already booked for all remaining weekends.

[mofugga]

it's been awhile since i beat up on some miata's :evil4:

[03Hatch]

WOOT! cant wait. I will be there

[Bill]

Damn...
Trying to sell the car, not sure if I should auto-x with it or not...hmm. What the hell. It'll be a good-bye party.

[Loren]

Originally posted by Bill
Damn...
Trying to sell the car, not sure if I should auto-x with it or not...hmm. What the hell. It'll be a good-bye party.

Bring it, Bill. Be sure to put a big ol' "For Sale" sign on it. Who knows, you might find a buyer right there?

[obrien2]

I might try to come out next weekend. Any Idea on the course layout yet?

[Loren]

Originally posted by obrien2
I might try to come out next weekend. Any Idea on the course layout yet?

Nobody stepped up to co-chair with Mark. (hint, hint) So, he's got a lot to do in preparing for this event. I'm pretty sure he's going to reuse a course from either earlier this year, or late last year, but I'm not sure which one. Something worth revisiting, I'm sure!

[S1M0N]

To firm up some specifics:

Yes. An old course is going to be resused.

Yes. Lunch is going to be pizza.

Yes. Mark has a lot to do in preparing for this event.

One More Thing. Pre-Registration for the 08/22 event will be closing at 12:01 AM on 08/21 (Saturday). Please pre-register today at http://www.myautoevents.com Just search for 8/22/2004 Sunriders Autocross Event. (or click this Direct Link (http://www.myautoevents.com/pls/mae/frmEventDetail.Show?psevent_id=2108)) Hope to see you there!

The course map can be seen here:

http://www.myautoevents.com/pls/mae/frmEventDetail.ShowFlyer?psevent_id=2108

You can also look at it by clicking on the Event Flyer link in the
MyAutoEvents.com event listing.

Mark C.
--That Darn Probe Guy!


Edit: Added link. Loren - your friendly moderator

[Loren]

Here's the course. It was used for the Feb 22 event.

[chi town brat]

hmmm do i have the fundage? i am so addicted.

[perdition79]

that was a fast, fun course. too bad i gotta work.

[4wdFury]

ya I remember that course, pretty fast indeed. Don't remember if I had my car with me at the time or not. oh well, gotta look up the weather for sunday see if I shoudl rock the azenises or the toyos

[Chin]

That was the one my car was running so bad that I ended up teaching at. But I rember doing one run in andrews car, and pulling a fairly fast tiem, considering it was the first time behind the wheel of that car at an autoX.

[neurovish]

the pretzel course returns
I think I'm gonna be out of town this weekend though :(

[obrien2]

That was the last course I ran in the s10. I might just have to come out and see how much faster the ss is compared to the extreme on the auto-x.

[robofunc]

I think the universe is conspiring to keep me from autoxing...

The 22nd is my girlfriend's birthday and my company is moving to a new office the weekend of the Brooksville event, so i'll probably have to miss that one, too.

Maybe if i come early and help set up, and run in the first run group i could leave in time for her family birfday bash...

[Loren]

Originally posted by robofunc
Maybe if i come early and help set up, and run in the first run group i could leave in time for her family birfday bash...

Bad mojo to mess with the GF's birthday. ;) But if you're there early and help set up, you could be done by noonish. Clear it with the event chairman, of course, so he knows what's going on.

[4wdFury]

hmm, wonder what the chances of rain are for sunday? Makes me wonder if putting my azenises back on was a bad idea.

[OversteerS2K]

Rain, please - and hard. It's the only chance I have of running decent times (by comparison).

[Muddy]

Originally posted by OversteerS2K
Rain, please - and hard. It's the only chance I have of running decent times (by comparison).
all outta race tires? :lol:

[Leonard]

hmmm... that might be a course worthy of the lightning....

[OversteerS2K]

all outta race tires?

Yeah, I have been for a while. I have some dead Hoosiers mounted but they're all close to cords and I want them to last through some runs at Brooksville (blow-out @75MPH=excursion through field, at best).

I'll be on the, very, unimpressive Michelin Pilot Sports. They suck with the exception of standing water and then they're great :roll:. I wish I had bought Bridgestone Potenza S03's. Falken & Kuhmo don't like my sizes apparently.





The pretzel looks like a good Lightning drifter course...

Any Miata's need a co-driver? Maybe a 10AE with MX's? :bounce:

[mofugga]

oversteer, i have 3 225/45/17 SO3's with your name on 'em...




fury, azenis work great in the water plus you got AWD :D

[4wdFury]

Azenises are decent in rain, not as good as my proxes. Though they're on, so I am not changing them.

[flmcoupe]

It looks like I missed the deadline for registration. :( I just got my car back tonight and there's a chance I might make it Sunday. Can I still sign up? Not too familiar with the pre-register system.

Thanks!

[OversteerS2K]

Jamal, there were only 17 on-line entries. It says 60 is the cut-off. Maybe this info will help:
Director Paul Luna pluna1@tampabay.rr.com (813) 884-4105
Registrar Mark Cookman simon@tampabay.rr.com (813) 962-2387

[OversteerS2K]

And it's good to hear your car's done. No S/C belt slippage? How's the foot?

[Muddy]

Originally posted by OversteerS2K
Any Miata's need a co-driver? Maybe a 10AE with MX's? :bounce:
You are welcome to kick my butt in my car anytime. ;)

[Loren]

Guys, Pre-Registration is NOT REQUIRED. Nobody ever said that it was, and I have on more than one occasion clarified that it ISN'T.

At this point in time, SunRiders pre-reg is just a convenience. Saves you and the registrar some time at registration and allows you to pay via PayPal if you choose to. That is all. It's not required. You can show up at the event and register just like always if you want to.

If/when pre-registration becomes a requirement, we'll let you know.

[flmcoupe]

Originally posted by OversteerS2K
And it's good to hear your car's done. No S/C belt slippage? How's the foot?

Me too! :D I haven't really pushed it much on the drive back from Miami, but it does feel stronger!

Foot is getting better, pins are out so I can wear regular shoes again!

Loren, thaks for the clarification, I was worried about showing up and not being able to run.

Hope to see you guys there!

[Loren]

Originally posted by flmcoupe
Me too! :D I haven't really pushed it much on the drive back from Miami, but it does feel stronger!

Foot is getting better, pins are out so I can wear regular shoes again!

Loren, thaks for the clarification, I was worried about showing up and not being able to run.

Hope to see you guys there!

Did I miss something? What happened to your foot?

See you tomorrow, rain or shine!

[flmcoupe]

Broke my left big toe! Couldn't really use a clutch for a while.

Sorry I missed it, got a lot of stuff to do... hope you all had fun!

[Loren]

I hope there's a really good story to go with breaking your big toe! I feel for you, brother. Glad to hear you're back in action. You missed a good event, lots of good competition for you. A couple S2000's on Hoosiers, lots of forced induction cars, and a surprising number of BMW's. (even a Mercedes wagon!)

Closing this thread, y'all visit the wrap-up thread (http://www.tamparacing.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=175730).