Key West - The Bay Bottom Crawl

**chi town brat** · 05-24-2006, 05:17 PM

Okay I may have the title of the event wrong but I remember that it was posted in here for last October and I was trying to get a look ahead on it for this year.

It was a 3.5 mile or something insane like that autox course held in Key West and near the water because I remember if you lose control the car and you go for a swim.

Anyone? Anyone?

robofunc · 05-24-2006, 05:37 PM

It's called the "Bay Bottom Crawl." Here's the org's site: www.evscc.com/

I was just thinking about this event too. Didn't have my car for last-year's, but it looks like tons of fun.

AScoda · 05-24-2006, 05:52 PM

Link to a page that has video of a run:
http://www.theracingsites.com/rsantoni/multimedia.html

**Jordan Y.** · 05-25-2006, 02:05 AM

Wow, that looks neat.

I'm a total novice at this, but I went to that Mazda driving thing last year and it seems like that guy is breaking some of the basic rules they set- is he coasting in neutral through some of those slaloms? They told us never to do that, to always keep it in gear.

AScoda · 05-25-2006, 09:09 AM

He states above the link that that was his first time around the course. I believe they have practice runs on Saturday and the Sunday runs counts.
I would expect the times runs to be much faster.

**jabtay** · 05-25-2006, 02:50 PM

sounds like a good time...I may have to check it out.

fastforward · 06-02-2006, 12:22 AM

That looks awesome. If that was that guys 1st time out, thats pretty amazing. He was doing pretty damn good. The Mustang was fast.

Alizarin · 06-02-2006, 03:38 PM

Mental note: Note that date on calendar.

**chi town brat** · 06-05-2006, 11:48 AM

thanks everyone for the name correction, the links and the info

i have requested that weekend off from my part time job and if i can figure out what they mean by official i think that means i have it off.

**D-Roll** · 06-05-2006, 12:25 PM

I'm down for this

**chi town brat** · 06-05-2006, 03:45 PM

okay i watched the vid clip ... yea trees aren't friendly so i def need to keep the car under control on this one.

**D-Roll** · 06-05-2006, 05:27 PM

That was an awesome vid. The course looks real tight but fun.

kbmwm3 · 06-07-2006, 10:23 AM

The Bay Bottom Crawl is a blast!
A really fun group of car people. More about having fun than the competition.
I have my reservations in again for this year - is interested get hotel reservations early and you can always cancel. For rookies to the BBC, plan on being there Friday afternoon for the open course walking and the required novice orientation and drive thru. They put together a real nice welcome reception - including food and drinks.

Sat Am - rookies get a slow speed drive thru before the event starts.
If you are comfortable autocrosssing and remember slow in fast out of the exercises - you will be safe. Just allow a extra safety margin. They assign run groups and everyone takes one lap at a time. Sat is all practice and then dinner banquet.

Sunday is fun competition.

Plan on seing everyone there and as the date gets closer maybe we can caravan down together.

Keith R
JFF Racing
BMW HS 318i / BMW STU M3

robofunc · 06-07-2006, 01:47 PM

Sounds like a blast.

I think I remember some mention of camping last year. Is there designated space to bring a tent/camper as opposed to staying in a hotel?

**chi town brat** · 06-07-2006, 05:36 PM

Thank you for the great info

What hotel area should I be looking for because I def want to book early

05-24-2006, 05:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
chi town brat your fear fuels you Car: JC (91) Li'l 1 (90) & Bratz Toy (92) All Civic All Hatches My TRGarage Heaven & Hell : 395801476	Key West - The Bay Bottom Crawl Okay I may have the title of the event wrong but I remember that it was posted in here for last October and I was trying to get a look ahead on it for this year. It was a 3.5 mile or something insane like that autox course held in Key West and near the water because I remember if you lose control the car and you go for a swim. Anyone? Anyone? Last edited by Loren : 06-07-2006 at 12:27 PM. Reason: clarity of title

05-24-2006, 05:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
robofunc rocktastic Car: Sedan My TRGarage Anywhere but Tampa : 17335207	It's called the "Bay Bottom Crawl." Here's the org's site: www.evscc.com/ I was just thinking about this event too. Didn't have my car for last-year's, but it looks like tons of fun.

05-24-2006, 05:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
AScoda precision steerologist Car: My TRGarage Tampa : 10	Link to a page that has video of a run: http://www.theracingsites.com/rsantoni/multimedia.html

05-25-2006, 02:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jordan Y. 15 seconds EXHILARATION Car: 1991 Nissan 240SX Coupe My TRGarage Temple Terrace/USF : 344911201	Wow, that looks neat. I'm a total novice at this, but I went to that Mazda driving thing last year and it seems like that guy is breaking some of the basic rules they set- is he coasting in neutral through some of those slaloms? They told us never to do that, to always keep it in gear.

05-25-2006, 09:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
AScoda precision steerologist Car: My TRGarage Tampa : 10	He states above the link that that was his first time around the course. I believe they have practice runs on Saturday and the Sunday runs counts. I would expect the times runs to be much faster.

05-25-2006, 02:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
jabtay You dont understand... Car: 07' Lifted Ranger My TRGarage Tampa? : 800948696	sounds like a good time...I may have to check it out.

06-02-2006, 12:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
fastforward Haul'n the Family Car: 2002 Ford SVT Focus 2004 Jeep Liberty Renegade 2004 Triumph Thruxton 900 My TRGarage Riverview : 512756971	That looks awesome. If that was that guys 1st time out, thats pretty amazing. He was doing pretty damn good. The Mustang was fast.

06-02-2006, 03:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
Alizarin Gravel fiend Car: 2004 WRX JDM STi ver8 hotness My TRGarage Carving a twisty road : 15990519	Mental note: Note that date on calendar.

06-05-2006, 11:48 AM	#9 (permalink)
chi town brat your fear fuels you Car: JC (91) Li'l 1 (90) & Bratz Toy (92) All Civic All Hatches My TRGarage Heaven & Hell : 395801476	thanks everyone for the name correction, the links and the info i have requested that weekend off from my part time job and if i can figure out what they mean by official i think that means i have it off.

06-05-2006, 12:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
D-Roll Blasian Sensation Car: 08 Nissan Altima coupe 6spd. My TRGarage 813 : 799222696	I'm down for this

06-05-2006, 03:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
chi town brat your fear fuels you Car: JC (91) Li'l 1 (90) & Bratz Toy (92) All Civic All Hatches My TRGarage Heaven & Hell : 395801476	okay i watched the vid clip ... yea trees aren't friendly so i def need to keep the car under control on this one.

06-05-2006, 05:27 PM	#12 (permalink)
D-Roll Blasian Sensation Car: 08 Nissan Altima coupe 6spd. My TRGarage 813 : 799222696	That was an awesome vid. The course looks real tight but fun.

06-07-2006, 10:23 AM	#13 (permalink)
kbmwm3 Registered User Car: BMW M3 / 318i My TRGarage Tampa : 151	The Bay Bottom Crawl is a blast! A really fun group of car people. More about having fun than the competition. I have my reservations in again for this year - is interested get hotel reservations early and you can always cancel. For rookies to the BBC, plan on being there Friday afternoon for the open course walking and the required novice orientation and drive thru. They put together a real nice welcome reception - including food and drinks. Sat Am - rookies get a slow speed drive thru before the event starts. If you are comfortable autocrosssing and remember slow in fast out of the exercises - you will be safe. Just allow a extra safety margin. They assign run groups and everyone takes one lap at a time. Sat is all practice and then dinner banquet. Sunday is fun competition. Plan on seing everyone there and as the date gets closer maybe we can caravan down together. Keith R JFF Racing BMW HS 318i / BMW STU M3

06-07-2006, 01:47 PM	#14 (permalink)
robofunc rocktastic Car: Sedan My TRGarage Anywhere but Tampa : 17335207	Sounds like a blast. I think I remember some mention of camping last year. Is there designated space to bring a tent/camper as opposed to staying in a hotel?

06-07-2006, 05:36 PM	#15 (permalink)
chi town brat your fear fuels you Car: JC (91) Li'l 1 (90) & Bratz Toy (92) All Civic All Hatches My TRGarage Heaven & Hell : 395801476	Thank you for the great info What hotel area should I be looking for because I def want to book early