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11-08-2012, 11:42 AM
jrj512

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Originally Posted by ken o

Yes!

You're jollier now. Are you sure you'd fit?
11-15-2012, 05:54 PM
Fair!

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Originally Posted by ken o

Remember track heroes, this is not a regular HPDE event. It is a more like a casual track day with the goal of helping others. If you are attending with the idea of having a full on HPDE event you will be a sad panda. That said, sign up, help others, and don't be an ass-hat.

Full on HPDE? No, I'm attending with the idea of having a full on RACE!

I am an ass hat no matter the setting. :D

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Originally Posted by Nails

I think Ken means we're out there to have fun and not expect to set any records. There are no instructors so beginner's need to be extra careful not to overwork their brakes. ECR is not a track you want to go off. Intermediates will probably be too crowded for clean runs so just work on your weak spots. Just have fun out there.

Oh, and if you're an autocrosser and expect ECR to be a cinch, you may wanna enter Pike's Peak next year too.

Ouch! Are we still going Full Force Foley up in here? :confused:
11-15-2012, 07:10 PM
bnordin

I'm in and will be looking out for people running bad lines.
11-15-2012, 08:45 PM
black roadster

Quote:

Originally Posted by bnordin

I'm in and will be looking out for people running bad lines.

That would be me.::Drive1::
11-15-2012, 09:25 PM
cone-cerned

I'm in. How long is that back straight? I may bring the Yellow Escort.

Then Fair! wouldn't have the only Ford there.
11-16-2012, 08:11 AM
OZMDD

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Originally Posted by cone-cerned

I'm in. How long is that back straight? I may bring the Yellow Escort.

Then Fair! wouldn't have the only Ford there.

No, there will be several NCs attending.
11-16-2012, 08:16 AM
POS Racing

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Originally Posted by OZMDD

No, there will be several NCs attending.

LOL! :clap:
11-16-2012, 09:19 AM
cone-cerned

Quote:

Originally Posted by cone-cerned

I'm in. How long is that back straight? I may bring the Yellow Escort.

Then Fair! wouldn't have the only Ford there.

Quote:

Originally Posted by OZMDD

No, there will be several NCs attending.

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Originally Posted by POS Racing

LOL! :clap:

You're welcome. ;-)
11-28-2012, 02:18 PM
Nails

I'm registered with my ford!
11-28-2012, 02:36 PM
SirHustlerEsq

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Originally Posted by bnordin

I'm in and will be looking out for people running bad lines.

The safe line is race"safe line" is rarely the "fast line".
11-28-2012, 02:57 PM
ken o

I might only make the AM sessions. Heading to Austin to drive COTA Sunday morning in a Cadillac-yak-yak-yak-yak....
11-28-2012, 03:35 PM
CosmosMpower

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Originally Posted by ken o

I might only make the AM sessions. Heading to Austin to drive COTA Sunday morning in a Cadillac-yak-yak-yak-yak....

Has anyone confirmed if those are actual on track laps or a fancy Cota parking lot autox? I'm still on the waitlist....meh.
11-28-2012, 04:32 PM
ken o

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Originally Posted by CosmosMpower

Has anyone confirmed if those are actual on track laps or a fancy Cota parking lot autox? I'm still on the waitlist....meh.

Don't know. I can't imagine that a caddy is fun in a parking lot. I will wait to see what the earlier groups say.
11-28-2012, 05:00 PM
CosmosMpower

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Originally Posted by ken o

Don't know. I can't imagine that a caddy is fun in a parking lot. I will wait to see what the earlier groups say.

I did some digging on the Vlab website looks like there are 3 groups, 1 in a parking lot 2 on track. Description says you rotate stations/groups so it looks like there will be some actual track time on COTA.
11-28-2012, 05:03 PM
altiain

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Originally Posted by CosmosMpower

Has anyone confirmed if those are actual on track laps or a fancy Cota parking lot autox? I'm still on the waitlist....meh.

If you've got a reservation, you can browse through the event iteinerary on the V-Series Lab website. It shows three "modules" - Module 1 looks like some skidpad exercise, but Modules 2 & 3 are shown to utilize the entire course.

I won't make the Toy Run this year. I'll be taking a nice back roads drive down to Austin Saturday afternoon. I'm looking forward to driving COTA!
11-29-2012, 09:16 AM
Nails

wtf? why haven't we heard about this before now? invite only?

ok nm I found it. Looks like fun. I heard COTA rents for 50k a day so looks like a very pricey promo for Cadillac.

http://www.cadillacvserieslab.com/

Get lotsa pics and video.
11-29-2012, 10:27 AM
altiain

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Originally Posted by Nails

wtf? why haven't we heard about this before now? invite only?

Nope, I saw a link to it on Fair!'s Facebook feed and signed up immediately. It filled up pretty damn fast (not surprising), so if you didn't catch it the day it was posted, you were SOL.
11-29-2012, 07:47 PM
OZMDD

Bummer, no flaming Stook's to entertain us. Looks like we'll have to rely on KenO for the douchery. ::BaHump::
11-30-2012, 02:07 PM
strathound

Is registration still open? And if I just bought a new car ... will they allow it on the track without modification? Sorry if these are dumb questions. I put the NEW in newb.

Thanks,

Michael
2012 Miata - Touring + Suspension Package
11-30-2012, 02:20 PM
sammm

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Originally Posted by strathound

Is registration still open? And if I just bought a new car ... will they allow it on the track without modification? Sorry if these are dumb questions. I put the NEW in newb.

Email Maggie (see 1st post) at ECR and ask her those questions....I'd think they would let you run in the beginner's group.
11-30-2012, 03:37 PM
altiain

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Originally Posted by OZMDD

Bummer, no flaming Stook's to entertain us. Looks like we'll have to rely on KenO for the douchery. ::BaHump::

I think you've got that angle covered, Mikey. ::Bleh::
11-30-2012, 05:33 PM
bnordin

Quote:

Originally Posted by cone-cerned

I'm in. How long is that back straight? I may bring the Yellow Escort.

Then Fair! wouldn't have the only Ford there.

Long enough that I usually trim my finger nails.
11-30-2012, 07:15 PM
OZMDD

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Originally Posted by altiain

I think you've got that angle covered, Mikey. ::Bleh::

Took you a while!
12-01-2012, 07:24 AM
altiain

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Originally Posted by OZMDD

Took you a while!

Some of us don't work in gubmint jobs where we can surf the web all day long. :wink:
12-01-2012, 07:35 AM
Steve E

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Originally Posted by altiain

Some of us don't work in gubmint jobs where we can surf the web all day long. :wink:

some of us gubmint workers don't surf the web all day and we actually work more than 40 hours a week.
12-01-2012, 08:43 AM
CosmosMpower

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Originally Posted by Steve E

some of us gubmint workers don't surf the web all day and we actually work more than 40 hours a week.

Sounds painful
12-05-2012, 11:28 AM
motorollow

I will be there! All signed up and ready to go. I wonder if I can find another Hoochy Mama Barbie doll like I brought last time.
12-05-2012, 05:10 PM
miataspeedracer

I'll be there in the daily. The Miata needs brakes and an alignment...
12-05-2012, 08:34 PM
driftdevil

Eagles Canyon Raceway TOY RUN 12/8/2012

I'm out. The appliances are showing up that day.
12-06-2012, 08:25 AM
MoonieGT

Eagles Canyon Raceway TOY RUN 12/8/2012

Driver's meeting is at 8, is that right?
12-06-2012, 08:40 AM
sammm

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Originally Posted by MoonieGT

Driver's meeting is at 8, is that right?

8:30
12-06-2012, 10:28 AM
Nails

8:15
12-06-2012, 10:41 AM
MoonieGT

Eagles Canyon Raceway TOY RUN 12/8/2012

Ok, one of you is a liar!
12-06-2012, 10:43 AM
CosmosMpower

6:45 don't be late or you don't drive.
12-06-2012, 10:46 AM
black roadster

So when is it REALLY?
12-06-2012, 10:52 AM
sammm

Gate will open at 7am and a mandatory drivers meeting will be at 8:30am in the main building! Maggie
12-06-2012, 10:55 AM
motorollow

Per the email I received from Maggie yesterday, gates open at 7:00, drivers meeting at 8:30.
12-06-2012, 11:14 AM
POS Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by sammm

Gate will open at 7am and a mandatory drivers meeting will be at 8:30am in the main building! Maggie

Quote:

Originally Posted by motorollow

Per the email I received from Maggie yesterday, gates open at 7:00, drivers meeting at 8:30.

Which of you should I believe....... ;)
12-06-2012, 02:20 PM
Nails

As per Maggie herself on the Facebook page for the event:

Maggie Williams The schedule that I just received say's 8:15, but I have been telling everyone at 8:30am. We will see!!!!
12-06-2012, 02:21 PM
Nails

Get there extra early because it will take some time to register everybody.

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