It looks like Texas A&M is having their first 2009 AX on 2/8. Anyone up for meeting at the McDonalds in Hearne at 7 AM?
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Perhaps we can stop at the Elite Circle Grille (http://elitecirclegrille.com/) on the way home, as usual.
Lee and I are going to be staying in College Station the night before. Let me know if anyone else will be doing the same and we can meet up for dinner.Quote:
Originally Posted by jrj512
Looks like we'll have a much bigger course...
http://www.tamscc.org/forum/showthread.php?t=9350
Sweet! I'm in! :burnrubr:
Sweet, me too. What class is the X3 in anyway? ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Miatamoto
TM (Tapas & Mojito's) :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by CosmosMpower
Here is some good info about the free AX school/practice on Saturday and the event on Sunday.
Assuming the weather is dry, I plan to leave here Saturday morning in order to attend both events. I will probably wait until Tuesday to verify the weather forecast (for what it's worth), register for the event, and book my hotel.
That sounds like fun! I've even got a buddy I can stay with in Snook! :D
(Just sent him the obligatory email...)
Ahhhh, Snook... I'm going there this weekend to hit Sodolak's Country Inn. Chicken Fried Bacon appetizer and the 16 oz extra small siroin for dinner. Check it out on Texas country reporter....Quote:
Originally Posted by trickyrix
Chicken Fried Bacon.... Fat rolled in fat, fried in fat and served with a side of fat..... ah, my arm and chest are starting to tingle just thinking about it :D
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Originally Posted by jrj512
Count me in, may even have a new miata to throw into the fun by then......more to come
Sounds like it would be fun (and I could hit Sodolaks for a second weekend in a row) I've only AX'd at Pennington a few times, how does this venue compare? On Sunday the first car out is at 10:30 and the gates close at 2:00. I'm sure it largely depends on how many drivers show up but any idea about how many runs each driver would get? How is this venue for tire wear? i.e. if I've got about 1/2 thread left will I be good for both days (and the return trip home)?
This will be much bigger than Pennington, but I think it might take them a few events for them to get used to mapping a course for the additional area they have added. You can see the old area versus the new area in the thread.Quote:
Originally Posted by Keifersmith
Your tires should be fine. If not, they have tire stores in College Station and at many point between here and there. ;)
I've heard of it but I've never been there - yum!Quote:
Originally Posted by Keifersmith
Still trying to line up a place to crash - buddy #1 is going to be out of town, waiting to hear back from #2.
Since I'm too lazy right now to sign on the TAMSCC forum right now :rolleyes:, where's the event? Riverside Annex?
Yes.Quote:
Originally Posted by trickyrix
Anyone going that would take a co-driver?
Since Thomas is only there for Saturday, then I'll take a co-driver for Sunday, if you're interested. You just have to promise not to beat me. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by CosmosMpower
I will let you know when I register.
Hrmm, if someone is headed down there Sunday that I could hitch a ride with I would probably jump on that.Quote:
Originally Posted by jrj512
Maybe you can get someone to drive the event for you too! :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by CosmosMpower
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Originally Posted by jrj512
Sounds good, but he can't run on my tires. ;)
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Originally Posted by sammm
Will you take me?
You can count on me! ::Banana::Quote:
Originally Posted by CosmosMpower
Did you get grounded from your car or something? :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by CosmosMpower
No, I'm just lazy.Quote:
Originally Posted by jrj512
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Originally Posted by sammm
So what time u picking me up tomorrow morning? ;)
4am. Be outside and ready to go.Quote:
Originally Posted by CosmosMpower
I need a ride, too. Got room in the back seat for me?::Banana::
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Originally Posted by sammm
It's 330 am where the heck are you!
Jk stupid insomnia
The AX school/test-n-tune was packed today. We did not get near as many runs in as we had hoped, but we did get enough in to dial the car in for tomorrow. The car felt great today, but we put stiffer springs on tonight, so it should be awesome tomorrow. We also got to try a skid pad on concrete and found out that I have a lot of understeer that I could not shake. I might have to go with a bigger rear bar on concrete (Nationals).
Yep, the car felt great! There was some understeer on the skid pad, but it didn't really translate directly to the course. In large sweepers on the course the car was very workable with the gas pedal.
I can't wait to drive it with the 700 lb/in front springs.
You're gonna love the revalved shocks and the stiffer springs. It felt great! Plus, it still has a better-than-stock ride when set to soft. The ASTs are greatness.Quote:
Originally Posted by Miatamoto
Brad and I co-drove it today. He took the early lead, but I took him by just under a tenth on my final run. Good times. Brad turned into one fast mo-fo!
Well guess I need glasses, 58.36 not 58.30. Anyhow great day, thanks for the co-drive and that is one great handling machine you have there!Quote:
Originally Posted by jrj512
Thanks. I was a little suprised where we ended up in the PAX results, but those are some damn good drivers in front of us... except for Ken O. He just lucked into it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Brad
I sucked. I did not drive worth a turd. Need more seat time or no trip to Dixie.
Only at a TX A&M AX...
http://forums.dfwmiata.com/attachmen...1&d=1234186143
Earl was there? Sweet!Quote:
Originally Posted by jrj512
http://www.criticsrant.com/Images/cr...sEarl_main.jpg
A&M's new site is very nice. They set up a nice fun course I just wish it wasn't a 3 1/2 hours drive.
Had fun accept for a couple of yahoos in a miata on street tires beating me on straight time. Where did I leave that excuse generator? found it. It rained right before my heat, yea thats it.
Good job guys just don't let it happen agin.
(it was dry during my heat)
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At least they got the big tires on the back.......:D