For those who did not get the email.
This will be on Sunday, May 4th at Zypherhills.
(The autocross is actually open to all cars,
but if you have a BWM, Brooksville is a way better location.)



Thanks to a suggestion from a club member, our May 4th autocross will have a special twist. It’s time for our 4 cylinder Porsche owners to shine. Two teams will form to compete for the Fast Four Festival World Challenge Cup*. (*Once again that dang legal department is making me divulge that there is no actual trophy involved, but the top 5 four cylinder cars on the winning team will receive a certificate for a free entry to a future autocross event, plus whatever prizes our fine sponsors may offer! In addition, a special prize will be awarded if a 4 cylinder Porsche pulls off the overall Fastest Time of the Day.)

Of course, the event is open to all licensed drivers in all model Porsches or other brands of car. Trophy mugs will be awarded in the regular PCA classes.

Here’s how it works by the numbers:

· 4 Cylinder means any four cylinder Porsche, be it a carbureted antique or a fuel injected turbo. We will count the cylinders if we have to.
· 2 Teams will be selected by randomly picking numbers from a helmet at the drivers meeting.
· 2 “Ringers” per team limit. (Unless, as is customary, you don’t get caught.) A “Ringer” is defined as a driver who is not the car’s owner, OR a driver who has won a national championship title.
· 1.5 Second reduction in time awarded for cars on street tires. Yes, you read that correctly. A Street tire is defined as a treadwear rating of 200 or more. Make sure you let them know at Registration if you qualify for this bonus.
· 0 Limitations on modifications to the vehicle. Modified cars are welcome, keeping safety in mind as a priority.
· 1 Best run by each driver is used for the scoring
· 2 Slowest times are dropped for each team (so it’s OK to come if you are new to the sport). The remaining drivers’ quickest times are summed, and one team wins. If there are an odd number of drivers, the 3 slowest times are dropped for the team with the additional driver.
· 2 Loaner helmets available, so bring your own if you can.
· 5 Runs per driver expected (Plus the possibility of Fun Runs afterwards.)
· 1 Fastest Time of the Day (FTD). That means faster than any other car that shows up that day, even if it’s a GT-3.
· 1 Extremely lenient event chairman will settle day of event disputes on site.

The intent of a team competition is to generate camaraderie among club members. So let’s keep it light hearted and have some fun out there. Randomly selecting teams may pit friends and family members against each other. That should be fun.

The Fast Four Fest will be held at our usual site at the Zephyrhills Airport. Please see the club website (SFL.PCA.ORG) for directions and more information.

 

Dang, that sounds fun! Too bad I'll be out of town this weekend... oh, and I don't own a 4-cylinder Porsche.

 

I think the One Lap will be more fun anyway.
Good Luck!

 

I'll be there. I cant wait, only 2 more days.

 

I think it's important to note that there is a new "fastest autocross driver in Valrico" as of Sunday! Mark Lasota narrowly beat Danny Shields in his Miata versus Danny's 944. Holy Shnikeys! Great driving, Mark!!

I remember Danny got a 58.X in a single run of Todd's S2000, and I think his best time in the 944 was also in the mid to late 58.X range. Mark pulled down a 58.4, easily smoking everyone in the "Other" class, and getting FTD.

 

I sware one of these days I will make it out for the first run group!

Index of /videos/may42008

 

Thanks Rosko. ( But I'm not changing my signature yet.)
Danny was in his 944 for the Fast 4 Fest.
Chris Fry came in second place in the 4 cylinder Porsche competition. Way to go. The top 5 four cylinder guys get a free autocross.


Name best time
Lasota, Mark 58.426
Sheilds, Danny 59.935
Byram, Tod 60.107
Murphy, Ryan 60.705
Correia, Paul 60.937
Close, David 61.45
Ray, Chuck 61.684
Santiago, Jorge 61.769
Riley, Bill 61.972
Crichton, Victor 62.555
Herndon, Dave 63.34
Briest, Tom 63.519
Fry, Chris 63.713
Slafario, Adam 63.875
Getchell, Glen 63.987
Carlton, Aaron 64.436
Carr, Ralph 65.393
Davidson, Jacob 65.844
Liner, Ben 66.203
Bieber, George 66.588
Vishal 67.042
Perez, Ian 67.19
Stiemer, Al 67.964
Carr, Albert 68.138
Brown, Fred 68.724
Close, Brian 68.936
Borbely, David 70.028
Yee, Mike 70.05
Close, Steve70.198
Porter, Billy70.243
Wise, Ryan70.395
Campbell, Mark70.498
Petersen, Tom70.601
Perkins, Eric70.709
Kellogg, John (Cooper S)71.001
Chin,72.594
Bacon, Ken74.568
Heather78.071
Gordon, Ed82.518
Melenzez, P99.999

 

Hi Mars,

Any photos of the event posted yet?
I gave the girl in the green dress a ride along,
and I was hoping there was a photo.
Since I so rarely get girls to ride in my car.

 

almost done with them. ive been sorta sick lately even was sunday for some reason

 

PCA Auto-X Zephryhills Airport may 4 2008