I know we are still talking about the last SCCA event and how an STS Miata is just as fast as a BSP Evo ;), but the next one is already upon us. See you all in two weeks.
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I'm in, and my car is well under the 100 dB limit. Remember, the sound limit is not just informational at Pennington.
I'm in! New tires arrive tomorrow!!!!
Hooray!Quote:
Originally Posted by OZMDD
Did you take advantage of their special offer. Buy 4 and get a 10 gallon tub of moustache wax?Quote:
Originally Posted by OZMDD
In! going to be codriving with another Brad in a BS Solstice GXP.
That's why I bought 8. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by TxCoyote
I'm still not sure we have recovered for the last SCCA event and freaking Channel 11 Chief Meteorologist Larry Mowry still has 100+ in the forecast... ::Rant::
Pencil us in as a maybe.
Larry Mowry?!?! He owes me money!Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
LOL!Quote:
Originally Posted by jrj512
I tell you what this weather makes me question my desire to play the game of autocross. I may become a track guy so I can stay inside this weekend. ;-)
Keep in mind that PMS has some good shade up by the stadium and course walks are a breeze. So, you have a good chance to rest in the shade before the event and during your off period.
Good points Jimmy!Quote:
Originally Posted by jrj512
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Originally Posted by POS Racing
Man, ya ain't lyin'! I really want to do the BMW event this Sat, but it's only worth the heat stroke b/c of the # of runs vs. SCCA.
Have you tried racing in the comfort of A/C:
http://www.lfs.net/
It's the only AutoX game I've found.
The 100dBA sound limit will be enforced at the Aug 14th TX Region SCCA Solo event at Penn Field!
From the rulebook:
The maximum limit will be 100 dBA. Participants are reminded that this is a limit, not a design goal. Sound measurement is affected by externalfactors such as temperature, humidity, topography, and other environmentalconditions. A margin of error to accountfor such eventualities is encouraged when designing exhaust systems. The measurement will be taken at a pointwhere the vehicle can reasonably be expected to be under load at full throttle. The measuring point will be 50 feet fromthe edge of the course using an ANSI Type 2 sound meter set to “A” weighting,“Slow” response. The microphone will be3 to 4 feet above ground level, positioned perpendicular to vehicle directionof travel. The microphone will be awayfrom structures (e.g., buildings, etc.) as is practical. If a vehicle exceeds 97 dBA, the Sound Chief orhis/her designated representative will be notified by the Sound Control worker. The SoundChief or representative will notify the driver of any measurement over 97 dBA. If a vehicle exceeds 100dBA, the driver willbe allowed an attempt to reduce the sound level of the vehicle before his/her next scheduledrun. (A “mechanical delay” per SoloRules 6.8.D may be used.) If a viable remedy has been attempted in the judgment of the Sound Chief or representative,the driver will be allowed a “second chance” for the next scheduled run. If the driver declines any “repair action” orthe “repair” is deemed inadequate by the Sound Chief or representative, thedriver will forfeit all subsequent runs in the vehicle (unless an adequate“repair action” is completed before the next scheduled run). If the vehicle exceeds 100 dBA again on the “secondchance” run, the driver will be allowed another attempt as before to reduce thesound level. The Sound Chief orrepresentative may approve a final “third chance” run after another remedy to reducethe sound level. If the limit isexceeded on the “third chance” run, the run will be scored a DNF. Any “repair actions” to reduce the soundlevel of a vehicle may not be removed and may be subject to re-inspection by the SoundChief or representative. If the “repair”has deteriorated after passing the sound level requirements at the measuringpoint, it must be addressed again. The Sound Chief or representative has theright to disallow a repeat of the “repair action” that deteriorated. The “repair action” may be changed or modifiedto improve the quality of the “repair” and/or further reduce the vehicle soundlevel. Drivers that receive a DNF for non-compliantsound limits must make further “repair actions” to reduce the sound level to compliantreadings before starting runs the next day.
Directing the exhaust away from thesound meter can be considered “unsportsmanlike conduct” and may be referred tothe Event Chair for action.
I know, it’s a pain but none of us want to lose the Pennington Field site either! Help us retain the site for future use by ALL the clubs!!
A couple of additional items on thesound issue.
• We will not be starting timedruns until 10am on Sunday. (See theadjusted schedule below.)
• Please keep ALL excessive noisedown in the Paddock /Pit areas until at least 10am! (Please, No car stereos played loudy, No“blipping” of throttles.)
• Be a good neighbor!
It’s going to be warm so make sure you bring plenty of water,sunscreen & light food for the day. Start to hydrate with water theday before!!
Adjusted Sunday 8/14 Event Schedule:
8:00am - 9:00am Registration & TechInspection Open
8:00am - 9:30am Course open for walking
9:00am (approx.) Novice Walk Thru
9:30am (approx.) Mandatory Drivers Meeting
10am (approx.) 1st heat Drivers in Grid, 1st heat Workers oncourse, First Car Out!
Online registration closes Friday, August 12th at 11:59 PM. Onsite registration is welcomed, but you canbeat the line with registration online! Credit cards CANNOT be accepted onsite. Cash or check ONLY.
Online registration link:
http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.cfm/event/event.advert/uidEvent/FCE3A28D-BCEB-D36D-83E816EE62B63362
Map to event site: GoogleMap to Pennington Field
Does the sound limit apply to Jerrett's announcing?
Won't some please think of the children!Quote:
Originally Posted by OZMDD
If you have been trying to get to the TX Region website for info on the event, it's been down due to the rolling blackouts earlier in the week.
It's back up & running now.
Btw, the current points for the series have been posted!
www.texassolo.org
I'm in.
Me and Evil KK are in also!Quote:
Originally Posted by sammm
Jerret, you have designed some of the best local event courses I have seen since 2004. I've driven many worse national courses than what you have done for us locally. Thank you.
That being said, this course looks like one we've done there a dozen times already. :/
I agree, Jeremy. The problem is that with the constraints and limits placed on courses for this location, they will all look similar. All I can do is try to make it fun.Quote:
Originally Posted by ratt_finkel
Could you possibly try harder. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by jrj512
::Rant::Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
In. Breakfast at EB for 7ish
Proposed Run / Work order for Event #6
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Run 1 / Work 3
CM, CS, DS, DSP, EM, EP, ES, F125, FP, FSP, FSAE, SM, T, W
Run 2 / Work 1
AM, ASP, BP, BS, CP, CSP, DM, DP, GS, HS, SMF, STX, X
Run 3 / Work 2
XP, AS, BM, BSP, ESP, FM, FS, GP, SSM, SS, ST, STS, STU, STR
Two Heat format for a low entry count
Run 1 / Work 2
XP, AS, CM, CS, DS, DSP, EM, EP, ES, F125, FP, FS, FSP, FSAE, GP, SM, STS, STU, T, W
Run 2 / Work 1
AM, ASP, BM, BP, BS, BSP, CP, CSP, DM, DP, ESP, FM, GS, HS, SMF, SSM, SS, ST, STX, STR, X
Course was much better than I expected! Just wish it was twice as long :(
I thought the course drove well. Good job Jerrett. Unfortunately, I blew a valve stem, subsequently a wheel and brand new slick too. But the three runs I got were good, I would have been in the 35's in my last two for sure. Maybe we can run the same course next week at ER
It was fun course with almost no room for error. If you over-drove it (like I did 4 out of 5 times), you were screwed. Congrats to the trophy winners!
How did you blow a valve stem? Did you hit a cone? I have never seen this happen...
Kenny B.
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Originally Posted by TxCoyote
Have no idea. Went around the first 180 and it let go. When I looked at the wheel the valve stem was gone.Quote:
Originally Posted by general default
I saw the stem when I was picking up cones. It was fully intact. I blame the driver. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by TxCoyote
Some wheels take larger diameter valve stems.
twssQuote:
Originally Posted by nomadtrash
I was working corner 3 when you went around. I just figured that you lost it, but then I saw that you were rim-riding. I hope you have a spare wheel...is the damaged one repairable?
And I second what Jerrett said...as we were checking for spills we found the stem not too far from the car. Yuck!
I'd like to know who was calling me DNF? As noted earlier, I could gave not walked an driven it blindfolded and still not DNFd on this rinky dink lot.
Unless UPS loses my package I should be good to go by Sunday. The wheel and tire are toast.Quote:
Originally Posted by BMcCann
Results - http://autocross.com/tr/2011_6_final.htm
Mark, the audit sheets have both of your DNF's on corner 1.Quote:
Originally Posted by MarkSipe