The third 2011 Div is now on Axware. This is a great site and the previous Div courses there have been some of my favs. Don't miss it.
It is the Houston SCCA region that is hosting the event, but the event will be held at the Texas A&M Riverside Annex in College Station. The Houston guys usually put on a good event.
More info here:
https://axwaresystems.com/axorm/cale...curyearindex=5
Is the Divisional Series this year best 2 out of 3? I can't make San Antonio, but I'd like to make this one.
Yes, best 2 out of 3.
From Todd Farris, SOWDIV Divisional Steward:
SW Div #3 will be July 16-17 at the Annex in Bryan, TX. Houston Region SCCA w/Texas A&M Sports Car Club will be hosting this event with Roger "the real" Johnson as course designer, Zach Barnes(former Spokes guy) hospitality and a whole lot of good times to be had by all!!!!!
Remember, the Welcome Party is graciously sponsored by Vorshlag Motorsports, so get there early!
For all of you ROOKIES on the fence, Dan Pedroza, owner Eagle Transmission of Pflugerville, is challenging anyone that has never entered a div to come and check it out with a discount of $15 off of their entry and will award the "Eagle Transmission Solo Flyer" trophy to the top pax finishing divisional rookie!
C'mon, Stab the Gas and Haul Some Ass!!
You know where to enter:
https://axwaresystems.com/axorm/calendar_main.php?viewevent=1264&selectclubid=8&cu rmonthindex=6&curyearindex=5
Thanks for supporting your Division and remember your sponsors!!
The Southwest Division would like to thank Vorshlag Motorsports, Eagle Transmission of Pflugerville, Axware Systems, Simpson, Hoosier, AST Suspension, Tirerack and the SCCA for their support of the 2011 SCCA Southwest Division Solo Championship Series
Todd Farris
SW Div Solo Steward
I guess since I'm a rookie I could try it since I've never raced a div before..
You'll love it. Great venue and one of the best course designers there is. Prepare for the days events as you would a day at Mineral Wells, but they will have a large tent out there. We need to get Todd to bring in that portable AC unit, again.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bigsrturbo
bigrsrturbo - definitely go to this one, it is an amazing site and they always have very cool courses there. Its close enough to drive down saturday morning if you're an early riser (gotta leave Dallas by 4), but JJ and I have driven down and back on the same day for their local events and always had a great time. Since the Div is 2 days, you'll want to get a hotel (or a local friend), but it makes for a good weekend.
If you're gonna do you're first Divisional, this is a great choice.
So... no TnT??
Limitations with access to the site make it hard to even have a Friday evening course walk, so a TnT is probably not going to happen.Quote:
Originally Posted by OZMDD
Awesome...I'll make plans..thanks mike and jerrett..
I'm in! There's a chance Matt might make a surprise appearance on Sunday. I know, pretty exciting, right?
C'mon Texas Region folks, let's represent! Get registered!
Anyone looking for a codriver? See my post in the welcome forum for my autocross resume ;)
I'm out. Too much other stuff going on in July.
Don't forget that the late fee startes on 7/6, so sign up early and sign up often!
Something else must be going on in College Station several hotels are now "Unavailable" for the 15th - 17th.....
I'd love to make it. Just not in the cards this year :(
not going this year after all the crap at last year's event
I'll be there, but miht not be staying in CS, based on hotel availability.
Just got a room at the Hampton for both nights; Holiday Inn Express still had rooms for both nights too. Looks like at some of the other hotels, like the race central hotel, that Friday is booked up but there are rooms available for Saturday.Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
Not sure if the late fee kicks in tonight at midnight or tomorrow night at midnight, so you might want to register tonight.
Evil KK and I are in!
Anyone know if I need to bring a new and shiny new SCCA minor waiver for evil KK?? Also I see there is a "special" waiver just for the Texas A&M Riverside Annex.
BTW anyone know who's in charge of this event I want to shoot them a note about my co-driver in order to limit any drama in advance. ;)
http://www.houscca.com/solo/divisional.php
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Wow... with reviews like that, none of us should go...Quote:
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Hmmm.... Don't know what is behind these statements, really don't want to know.
I had a good time last year, the only down side was the horribly uncompetitive car I was in.
Was it a perfect event? Honestly, really are any of them. We can all find things to fault in any of them.
To me, the best part of a two day event is getting to spend some time with this group of TX and LA autocrossers that make the road trips and hit the two day events. Be it the Tours or Pros that nationals puts on or the divisionals that the regions put on. Some of my favorites are down at A&M because there is a great mix of people from Houston, Austin, SA, and the DFW area as well as the East Texas/Shreveport gang. Plus they always put on a good party and make all feel welcomed. To get to know this group certainly adds to the 6 minutes of fun we have behind the wheel any given weekend.
Come on, lets show some support to a neighboring region and all the hard work that their volunteers have put into this event. The rumor is that the course is going to be great, the surface is always grippy, they have the Chef Tai Mobile Bistro local food truck coming out Saturday so you don't have to find your way back into town to buy lunch. The menu looks great and the prices are always below $10. Donuts and juice on Sunday morning... (according to the event info on Axware)
If these two day events don't get more support, we will probably loose them. I would hate to see them go by the wayside. I do this for the friends made along the way...
Sign up, head down to A&M for this last divisional of the year!
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What happened at last year's event??Quote:
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Test Test 1, 2, 3Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
BTW. the link to the Special Waiver is here - http://www.houscca.com/solo/division...cc_insform.pdf
Asst RE - Solo for Houston Region is Clint Williams - [email protected]Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
Not sure if he's Chairing the event or not but he can ceratinly answer any questions you might have.
Hope this helps.
Sigh. You just ruined Ignore POS Racing Day. I've been waiting all year for it.Quote:
Originally Posted by autoxmax
Thank you sir I'll blast him an e-mail!Quote:
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Originally Posted by jrj512
Todd Ferris tells me he has fixed last year's crap but I'm still not going. I'll let others see if he was able to fix it. Too much other stuff going on.Quote:
Originally Posted by beagleracing
Last year:
1. grid was huge, too far from T&S, couldn't ever hear PA to know what was going on
2. timing posting was on windshield of T&S vehicle, too far away to check times
3. run heats very unbalanced -- we were working course 2 1/2 hours, other heats 1 1/2 hours
4. when exiting course, you had to run thru a huge area of big gravel, no matter how hard you tried to not do it
5. despite requirements for all rules to either be in the Solo rules or in the Supplementals, Houston sprung a new one on us in grid
sitting there with motor running to warm up before running (no one in car) and grid guy runs up shouting we'll be DSQ unless we turn it off
seems Houston has a rule that if kid karts are doing their thing, no motors running (SCCA rules say no cars moving)
so, since the karts were over 100 yards away getting ready to run, located between T&S and us, not passing us in any way or anywhere near us, but we got screamed at
I understand safety for kids, but that was exceedingly stupid
6. a worker in a later heat was feeling heat stroke issues coming on and told Houston Region corner captain they were going to get into shade for a while
got screamed at and threatened with DSQ if left station
Texas RE called later and talked to Houston RE and nothing ever done, no apology, no consequences of being an a**hole
7. generally, Houston Region does not support other region's events. Texas always sends 30+ entrants to theirs, they send maybe 5 to ours.
those are my low points, I know SteveE has others
enjoy the event, hope things are better
Yes we do and our issues have been made known to our region, division, Houston and National. TX Region and Todd jumped on the situation but nothing ever was resolved so we vote with our wallet so to speak and don't attend. Nuff said. Old news.
Sorry to hear, I did not realize what others were running into. Hopefully this time will run with fewer issues.
So, before I book a room, is anyone looking for someone to split a hotel room?Must have TWO beds, Jimmy.
I guess you could share the other bed with LostLorin. Be careful, he's all about spooning.Quote:
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spooning leads to forking.Quote:
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Let me know what kind of TCB deal you find on a room! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by OZMDD
Something big must be happening down there, as room prices are way up for Friday. Couldn't even get a 2-day price line.com deal for $80/night for 2star rooms. As far as TCB goes, there is a place for $39/night (Americas best value inn), but the reviews are pretty sketchy. I'll likely grab a room at the remodeled Motel 6 ($59/night)
I am excited about this, if only for the fried goodness on Saturday night. ;)
Looking forward to the event.