8 runs at La Grave, anyone else going? I know lots will be at the divisional and ER is the same day at MW I believe.
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8 runs at La Grave, anyone else going? I know lots will be at the divisional and ER is the same day at MW I believe.
I will be at the SCCA Divisional. Have fun!
I'll be in College Station at Texas World Speedway. Enjoy!
I'll see ya there. More runs, less commute time and better surface. What's not to like.
Don't forget the air conditioned restrooms.Quote:
Originally Posted by Miatamoto
I like events at La Grave, too.
light poles. I will be at ER in mineral wells for the longer course no light poles and if were lucky a little gravel to make it fun.:burnrubr:Quote:
Originally Posted by Miatamoto
People autocross in lots with light poles all over the country. We're just lucky here in DFW to have so many sites without them. You're spoiled! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Robert
You know we're talking about BMWCCA here right? I'm sure their course will be as long as the ER course at MW. Last time they used both the main lot and the area where SCCA paddocks at LaGrave. It made for a really fun course.
Hmmmm... I was planning MW, but I may just have to change my mind. What time is tech/check-in at these things?
Yes I am DFW is a great place to live for an autocrosser. It's good that they use the hole lot wish SCCA would. Mineral Wells is still my favorite site (all ways wanted to be a rally driver).
That part through the SCCA paddock is still one of the most fun I have done. Using those dips to rotate the car was a gas! You just had to step on it and believe, man.Quote:
Originally Posted by Miatamoto
You know we're talking about BMWCCA here right? I'm sure their course will be as long as the ER course at MW. Last time they used both the main lot and the area where SCCA paddocks at LaGrave. It made for a really fun course.[/QUOTE]
Gotta love those first gear slolams!
Now who wants to haul my tires out there :) I'll pay for lunch.
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Originally Posted by jrj512
Yeah, those off/on camber offsets were so much fun! You'd go flyin in and screaming "there's no way I'm going to make it" and then bang, on camber and tons of grip.
Mark52, you just slowed down too much for that. You could have made it through there in second. ;) I did on street tires. :burnrubr:
Register on DLBracing. You'll be in class X if you're on street tires.Quote:
Originally Posted by trickyrix
http://www.lscbmwcca.org/autocross-schedule.html
Thanks! I'm registered now!Quote:
Originally Posted by Miatamoto
Newb question alert... can you rent helmets?
They have loaners, just give them your drivers license while you're running and they give it back when you return it. Free of charge, come on out!Quote:
Originally Posted by XM_Rocks
I'll be at ER in Mineral Wells, more than likely.
Hitting a pole is NO FUN... Trust me...Quote:
Originally Posted by Miatamoto
I'll at ER too! My first in a looong time.
So have you hit a pole before??? :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by Davidss
http://mouseattack.org/pics/deadwrx01.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by Miatamoto
http://mouseattack.org/pics/deadwrx02.jpg
Ahh, That'll buff right out.
Like I said, people race around light poles all around the country. That's why the SCCA has regulations on designing around them. Accidents happen but I've never been on what I considered a dangerous course at LaGrave.
Even w/LSCBMW?Quote:
Originally Posted by Miatamoto
I didn't know the WRX had retractable wheels. When it is frightened does it pull the wheels up? I do.
Yep, I think the only course where I was honestly scared there was going to be a wreck was the ER mirrorcross last year. I was hitting the brakes before the timing lights because of the finish. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Darron65
Yes.Quote:
Originally Posted by Miatamoto
http://i29.tinypic.com/ve9d3k.jpg
:rolleyes:
I don't know why everyone thinks their course desisgn is bad, it's usually pretty safe. The only time I was ever nervous with LSCBMWCCA was at grayson county airport. There was a 80 mph kink, I tried to go through flat footed and started sliding towards a ditch, luckily I had enough real estate to catch it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Darron65
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Originally Posted by Miatamoto
That course was pretty bad and for no good reason just move the hole course down. Saw at least one car in the weeds.
Me, too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Miatamoto
I agree, that course was crap. Only used like 1/2 the surface, and it was dangerous. :(
ill be there!! mineral wells ate up my tires last season...plus i hear bmw events hit triple digits!! ::Banana::
Sometimes at MW but probably not at La Grave unless you bring your dad's new GTR. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by meelaud
If you want more speed, I would strongly suggest you try one of the Porsche Time Trial events at Mineral Wells. They use a road course design instead of an autocross design. The first one of the season is in a week or two.Quote:
Originally Posted by meelaud
Now THAT sounds fun. More info?Quote:
Originally Posted by jrj512
Here is the general info: http://mav.pca.org/Events/AX.aspQuote:
Originally Posted by MadMonkey
They always use one of these three courses: http://mav.pca.org/Events/Autocross/...ingOverlay.htm
No chalk lines.
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Originally Posted by MadMonkey
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Originally Posted by jrj512
I want to come, but i think work is going to have me do some testing Friday in which if i pass, my schedule will change. :( If i fail though I can go but willl only have one more chance to pass the test or I'm fired. Decisions decisions. ha. :rolleyes:
Lee and I will be there. Did you guys settle on a new breakfast location?