SCCA Club Trial at Motorsport Ranch, Sat 1/16

This is not an autocross event, but it does use the SCCA autocross classing and it is designed to be a stepping stone for autocrosser interested in more track oriented events. If your car is eligible for SCCA autocrossing, then it is eligible here in the same class.

You get 100 minutes of competitive track time for at Motorsport Ranch in Cresson for $125. It is a time trial, so you are racing (via lap times) against others. There is passing at specific sections of the track with point-bys.

You will have a blast!

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SCCA ClubTime trials are coming to Motorsports Ranch Cresson January 16, 2016, and again at Texas World Speedway Feb 13 &1 4 2016.

Come run on a big track with real timing and with great people. This is the most fun you can have on your way to getting a racing license!

January registration link - http://msreg.com/1CT2016
February registration link - http://msreg.com/2CT2016

Have you ever wanted to step up to the next level from HPDE? Do you want to get out and experience racing on a real road course? Well, now you can! A Time Trial competition is specifically designed for those of us not yet ready to invest in a fully prepped race car All you need is your street vehicle (Daily drivers work great!), a valid operator’s license and a Snell 2005+ rated helmet and you are ready! This is a Club Trials (PDX Level 2) event per SCCA time trial rules. All participants will have to use a transponder. The entry fee is $125 for a single day, $175 for both days. If you haven't been previously signed off to drive on track solo with the SCCA, we will need to qualify you. If you have your own transponder, there is a $25 discount.

This special event will allow you to run in a group of your peers during the same weekend the SCCA Club racers are at the same track! This is a great experience at a track with great history including Nascar, Indy Cars and Formula One. Run at the same track on the same weekend with some of today’s up and coming top level racers and current champions. The experience to watch them race, and then try your hand at a timed event all on the same weekend is hard to beat!

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1.7 ccw? How is timing done, do they have rental transponders?

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Originally Posted by CosmosMpower

1.7 ccw?

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Yes.

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Originally Posted by CosmosMpower

How is timing done, do they have rental transponders?

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RIF ;)

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All participants will have to use a transponder... If you have your own transponder, there is a $25 discount.

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Originally Posted by jrj512

RIF ;)

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He can't read.

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Originally Posted by slowchildmiata

He can't read.

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I'm just ADD, I can't read for longer than 5 seconds, then I lose interest.

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Originally Posted by CosmosMpower

I'm just ADD, I can't read for longer than 5 seconds, then I lose interest.

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That's what Jessica said about your sex life!

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Originally Posted by OZMDD

That's what Jessica said about your sex life!

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That's different I usually fall asleep

I feel like I'm reading conflicting information. Do I need any training or certification before the event on Saturday? Are there any instructors available?

Also, is Friday mandatory for newbs?

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Originally Posted by Badong

I feel like I'm reading conflicting information. Do I need any training or certification before the event on Saturday? Are there any instructors available?

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There is more info on the registration link and also an email for Brad Flack, who is the best person to answer your questions:

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If you haven't been previously signed off to drive on track solo, we will provide an instructor for your first session.

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Originally Posted by Badong

Also, is Friday mandatory for newbs?

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You only need to be there on Saturday. The driver school classroom on Friday is referring to the wheel-to-wheel students. We're much lower on the totem pole.

Note - Friday is a 'Track Sponsored' Test-n-Tune. Usually at MSR-C for TnT roll bars (for convertibles) and race suits are required. (Smiley's has race suits you can try on) They also want you to have solo experience at MSR (APEX or TDE) or a race license.

Seems like every time I think I have this figured out someone post something else that makes me wonder..... ;-)

Interest waning.

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Originally Posted by jrj512

There is more info on the registration link and also an email for Brad Flack, who is the best person to answer your questions:

You only need to be there on Saturday. The driver school classroom on Friday is referring to the wheel-to-wheel students. We're much lower on the totem pole.

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Thanks!

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Originally Posted by POS Racing

Seems like every time I think I have this figured out someone post something else that makes me wonder..... ;-)

Interest waning.

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You'll be fine. Sign up.

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Originally Posted by jrj512

You'll be fine. Sign up.

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I suck at calendars didn't realize it was next weekend...

FYI, Jan. 12th is the cutoff date for registration.

In

Mrs. JRJ512 is in. Hooray! I'll be her pit crew and boy toy.

I’m out. I have torn cartilage in my wrist and I am wearing a brace. It’s not looking good for me to go to TWS next month, either.

I'm on the fence, gotta decide tonight. I'm a bit concerned about the forecast. Cold and damp is not much fun at MSR.

+1, 40% chance of rain sat

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Originally Posted by CosmosMpower

+1, 40% chance of rain sat

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100% chance of Nope in my forecast.

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Originally Posted by slowchildmiata

100% chance of Nope in my forecast.

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^ A classic BMW Owner style response.... amiright ;-)

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Originally Posted by POS Racing

^ A classic BMW Owner style response.... amiright ;-)

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:( I have more excuses. Hear the generator run!

1. I'm not sure I will even have my car.
2. I know I won't have any tires to run with.
3. I don't want to get dirty.
4. You aren't going.

Damn weather

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Originally Posted by slowchildmiata

:( I have more excuses. Hear the generator run!

1. I'm not sure I will even have my car.
2. I know I won't have any tires to run with.
3. I don't want to get dirty.
4. You aren't going.

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Did you ship yours off to California to try and be cool like Ken O???

Sadly #4 is actually true......

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Originally Posted by POS Racing

Did you ship yours off to California to try and be cool like Ken O???

Sadly #4 is actually true......

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I'm not KenO rich.

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Originally Posted by slowchildmiata

I'm not KenO rich.

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No one is

Signed up for this event. It might be raining, or it could turn out perfect. I have pretty much stopped looking at any forecast more than 24 hours ahead.

Planning to bring the '99 Miata, It is a mostly stock base car (no lsd), except for better wheels and tires, stiffer ARB's, rollbar, seats and harnesses. Not that it really matters for this event, but I do need to figure out the autocross class for it.

It's fun to drift the 1.7 corners in the rain.

Nothing on the 1.7 is fun in the rain. There is such a drastic difference in grip on and off the dry line that driving that track in the wet is just a chore.

I was thinking about coming up for this, but between the forecast and Apex on the 30th I think I'll pass.

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Originally Posted by jefrac

Planning to bring the '99 Miata, It is a mostly stock base car (no lsd), except for better wheels and tires, stiffer ARB's, rollbar, seats and harnesses. Not that it really matters for this event, but I do need to figure out the autocross class for it.

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STR, assuming you changed to a wider wheel and are running tires with a >199 treadwear rating.

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Originally Posted by altiain

Nothing on the 1.7 is fun in the rain. There is such a drastic difference in grip on and off the dry line that driving that track in the wet is just a chore.

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Agreed. Chore is a nice way to put it.

Registered. Nope. Never mind. You must be certified for HPDE.

I would go but my car isn't ready yet and I really should get a roll bar.

Great time, today.

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Originally Posted by jrj512

Great time, today.

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+1 for sure!