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08-23-2011, 12:57 PM
ken o

BMW Night (9/17/11) & Day AX (9/18/11) 2011

BMW Night & Day AX 2011

Lone Star Chapter BMW announces Autocross #7 - Sunday, September 18, 2011
and the Night Autocross September 17, 2011

http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/f...emberAutoX.jpg

Registration is now open.
http://www.dlbracing.com/Clubs/Regis...D=4726&LMID=11

Even if you've never tried autocross before, come on out at give it a try. Instructors are provided. Or, ask for a ride with an instructor to see if you might enjoy it. Rides with an instructor and admission are free!

More information can be found on the LSC BMWCCA website http://www.lscbmwcca.org/autocross-schedule.html, and if you want to drive in the event you must register. Cost is $35 for BMWCCA members, but non-members can register for $40.

Event information and Directions
**** Register Online at www.dlbracing.com ****

Registration for 2011 events will be 100% online. We will not accept payment on site! Online registration is available until 9PM the

Friday at 9:00PM before each event and opens three Mondays prior to the event.

Tech Inspection
All participant vehicles must pass Tech Inspection on site.
Tech Inspection begins at 8am and will close at 9am.

Mandatory Driver's meeting at 9:00 AM.

First car will start around 9:30AM.

Usually have 4 runs in the morning heat and 4 runs in the afternoon heat, per driver.

Rides in instructor vehicles are free. A helmet must be worn. There are loaner helmets available for those that do not own their own helmet. (Helmets must be rated M-2005 or SA-2005 or newer)
Location: Mineral Wells Airpark - 5300 Airport Road, Mineral Wells, TX, 76067

Night Schedule

All times are approximate.....a rough guideline.
Our intent is to have drivers do at least 5 runs in the daylight session so that they can familiarize themselves with the course... With 20 drivers and a course time of about 50-60 seconds.I expect each session to feel a lot like our fun run sessions.
Ideally.. drivers should also be able to get 4-5 runs at night.

3:00 PM - AUTOCROSS COMMITTEE arrival/setup
3:30 PM - Tech inspection opens
4:30 PM - Driver's meeting
5:00 PM - first car off - group 1 - 55 mins
6:00 PM - first car off- group 2 - 55 mins

6:55 PM - DINNER BREAK

The dinner break is a chance to enjoy the Texas summer sunset, grill, cook out, and socialize in a away that we just don't normally do at most autocross events since everyone will be taking a break at the same time!

8:05 PM first car off - group 1 -55 mins
9:05 PM first car off -group 2 -55 mins

10:00 PM Finish

Last year. Most drivers had the best results by driving with headlights OFF and parking lights and foglights ON.

Keep in mind that the NIGHT autocross is on Saturday. The regular points paying event is on SUNDAY. Normal times apply for the Sunday event.
08-23-2011, 01:36 PM
BMcCann

I've never been out to the fabled Mineral Wells site... Any co-drives available?
08-23-2011, 02:01 PM
jrj512

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMcCann

Any co-drives available?

Sure.
08-23-2011, 02:06 PM
jrj512

Quote:

Originally Posted by ken o

Last year. Most drivers had the best results by driving with headlights OFF and parking lights and foglights ON.

I would skip the fog lights, too. Your headlights will not help because they will not cover the spread of the cones in front of you. So, your only option is to keep it dark enough to see the glow sticks. Foglights will create ambiant light that will overpower the glow sticks. You should run with your parking lights on, though. They do not provide enough light to affect the glow sticks, but they do make your car easy to see for the rest of us.

These night autocrosses are a lot of fun. Once the night runs start, there are no corner workers. It is a pretty neat experience.
08-23-2011, 03:39 PM
ZRated167

I agree. Keep the headlights off!
08-23-2011, 04:47 PM
CosmosMpower

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMcCann

I've never been out to the fabled Mineral Wells site... Any co-drives available?

Anything is possible with enough $$$
08-23-2011, 05:35 PM
TxCoyote

Quote:

Originally Posted by CosmosMpower

Anything is possible with enough $$$

Cold fusion?
08-23-2011, 05:56 PM
sube

I wonder what rally lights look like on a NC... Hmmm...
08-23-2011, 06:55 PM
wrx74

Quote:

Originally Posted by sube

I wonder what rally lights look like on a NC... Hmmm...

Noooo! You want practice looking ahead? Try this event!!
08-23-2011, 07:00 PM
slowchildmiata

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrj512

Once the night runs start, there are no corner workers. It is a pretty neat experience.

But you told me to wear all black for the night corner work....
08-24-2011, 10:22 AM
TxCoyote

Quote:

Originally Posted by slowchildmiata

But you told me to wear all black for the night corner work....

Thats cause your special.:confused:
09-06-2011, 08:41 AM
EricJ

Can we use: "Spy Net Night Vision Infrared Stealth Binoculars"?

http://www.amazon.com/Night-Vision-Infrared-Stealth-Binoculars/dp/B003AUF1XI/?tag=yahgam-20

reference:

http://games.yahoo.com/blogs/plugged...214337862.html
09-06-2011, 08:58 AM
OZMDD

Yes. I'll be shining my Q-beam at drivers randomly throughout the evening. Good luck!
09-09-2011, 08:23 AM
Jiggerachi

I'm trying to register for the night autocross...but I can't figure out the classing criteria. I tried searching for other n00b questions, but came up with nothing, and I gotta get back to work.
Anyone help a brother out?

NA Miata, FM/AGX, Torsen, 15x8s w/ crappy street tires.
09-09-2011, 08:40 AM
CosmosMpower

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggerachi

I'm trying to register for the night autocross...but I can't figure out the classing criteria. I tried searching for other n00b questions, but came up with nothing, and I gotta get back to work.
Anyone help a brother out?

NA Miata, FM/AGX, Torsen, 15x8s w/ crappy street tires.

Class X, which is non BMW 2.1L or less on street tires with no forced induction.
09-12-2011, 07:35 PM
TxCoyote

I will be there Sunday. Can't make Saturday. Looking forward to a long fast course. Hope we have dry conditions. My ride no do wet.
09-13-2011, 02:19 PM
CosmosMpower

Is there only 1 registration/entry fee to do both? Noticed that you get the same entry results if you click Sat or Sunday. Debating depending on weather, looks like rain for the next 5-7 days.
09-15-2011, 08:28 AM
Jiggerachi

^What happens to the night autocross if it rains? I know regular autocrosses don't usually get rained out, but didn't know if the night runs would be different.

I'm on the fence, was about to register earlier this week then some family obligations came up, but looks like that might be rescheduled so I might be able to make it after all.
09-15-2011, 01:12 PM
OZMDD

For night autocrosses, rain events must be run in the nude.
09-15-2011, 02:54 PM
CosmosMpower

Quote:

Originally Posted by OZMDD

For night autocrosses, rain events must be run in the nude.

That seals it def not going to the night autocross if OZMDD is running around nude.

See you guys Sunday.
09-15-2011, 03:39 PM
EricJ

Quote:

Originally Posted by OZMDD

For night autocrosses, rain events must be run in the nude.

Top up or top down?

(either way the visual image is disturbing)
09-15-2011, 09:58 PM
OZMDD

Don't try to fight your true feelings, Cosmo. :rolleyes:
09-16-2011, 06:27 AM
BMcCann

BALLS!!!

I had internet problems last night at home and was unable to register online. Any way you can squeeze in one more guy for the night portion?
09-16-2011, 06:58 AM
Bigsrturbo

Ill be there!!
09-16-2011, 07:28 AM
general default

Seems Registration closed early as in 12:00AM Friday.
Maybe there were some people wanting to sign up today.

from DLBRacing Event information

Quote:

Registration for 2011 events will be 100% online. We will not accept payment on site! Online registration is available until 9PM the

Friday before each event and opens three Mondays prior to the event.
09-16-2011, 07:58 AM
CosmosMpower

Quote:

Originally Posted by general default

Seems Registration closed early as in 12:00AM Friday.
Maybe there were some people wanting to sign up today.

from DLBRacing Event information

Jessica and I would still like to register.

Edit: we're both in.
09-16-2011, 08:10 AM
ken o

It is open until 11:00PM tonight, just changed it.
09-16-2011, 09:12 AM
BMcCann

Wooo, made it in!
09-18-2011, 07:22 AM
nomadtrash

Quote:

For night autocrosses, rain events must be run in the nude.

Did it rain?
09-18-2011, 02:58 PM
ken o

Results

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSV8YE5beGo
09-18-2011, 05:08 PM
jeepinbanditrider

I was coaching a Table 2 Rifle range out at Fort Wolters and saw a few Miatas running around. SOrry I couldn't join ya'll :/ If any of ya'll saw me I was in a silver NA with HD rollbar and 6UL wheels
09-18-2011, 05:51 PM
TxCoyote

Fun day today. I think the course was near perfect. I think it was a McShane course with a few JJ tweaks. Excellent job boys! I'd like to run that course again.
09-18-2011, 06:50 PM
CosmosMpower

Really fun super fast course today and as a bonus I was home with a stomach full of chipotle ready to take a nap by 3:30
09-18-2011, 07:20 PM
jrj512

Quote:

Originally Posted by TxCoyote

Fun day today. I think the course was near perfect. I think it was a McShane course with a few JJ tweaks. Excellent job boys! I'd like to run that course again.

Nope, a different Mike.
09-18-2011, 07:47 PM
OZMDD

Not my course, but I agree it ran pretty well. Definitely not an SCCA-approved course! :burnrubr:
09-18-2011, 09:13 PM
CosmosMpower

Quote:

Originally Posted by OZMDD

Not my course, but I agree it ran pretty well. Definitely not an SCCA-approved course! :burnrubr:

That means it was actually fast and fun :) I hit 95 mph
09-19-2011, 07:42 AM
TxCoyote

Quote:

Originally Posted by CosmosMpower

That means it was actually fast and fun :) I hit 95 mph

Wow, 95 mph in a bone stock unmodified Elise.:clap: Seriouysly, great diving Cosmo. TTD and you looked good doing it.
09-19-2011, 07:49 AM
ken o

95mph by what GPS?

Bonestock, yeah right. Try TTA.
09-19-2011, 08:56 AM
CosmosMpower

Quote:

Originally Posted by ken o

95mph by what GPS?

Bonestock, yeah right. Try TTA.

No data logging, just guessing since I was at the rev limit in 3rd was probably not that fast.

I think Russ was being sarcastic. Not bone stock either. I think the car would be in TTA as it sits (s/c + non DOT tires)? Don't know much about NASA classing.

http://www.sandsmuseum.com/cars/elis...isc/shift.html
09-19-2011, 10:18 AM
OZMDD

He's just mad that you took FTD by over a second. :confused:

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