Equipe Rapide Challenge Cup #6, July 29, 2012

[nomadtrash]

We will be running sound but we don't write anything down. You are welcome to have your lackey (JJ) stand by the sound meter and fetch and carry readings to you.

[jrj512]

We will be running sound but we don't write anything down. You are welcome to have your lackey (JJ) stand by the sound meter and fetch and carry readings to you.

I make a great lackey.

[Gernby]

Is this event drawing participation away from the BMW event on 7/28?

[jrj512]

Is this event drawing participation away from the BMW event on 7/28?

Two different crowds. Only a handful of us mingle in both clubs. We're kinky like that.

[OZMDD]

Is this event drawing participation away from the BMW event on 7/28?

I agree with JJ. Maybe 10 regulars who do both clubs. With these events being almost 100 miles apart, they probably aren't competing even that much.

Event attendance in 100+ degree weather is always down a little. I see this as a perfect example of how great the DFW autocross scene is: two days, two events, 2 different sites, one club with SCCA classing and tight competition, another with fun, simple classing and a TON of runs, both under $40 = Winning!

[Gernby]

I agree with JJ. Maybe 10 regulars who do both clubs. With these events being almost 100 miles apart, they probably aren't competing even that much.

Event attendance in 100+ degree weather is always down a little. I see this as a perfect example of how great the DFW autocross scene is: two days, two events, 2 different sites, one club with SCCA classing and tight competition, another with fun, simple classing and a TON of runs, both under $40 = Winning!

Are you planning to do the BMW event?

[TxCoyote]

It just goes to show how sick I am. I'm doing both.

[OZMDD]

Are you planning to do the BMW event?

Nope, but I never was. I'm instructing at TMS Thurs-Sat.

[p4R4d0x]

Nope, but I never was. I'm instructing at TMS Thurs-Sat.

Instructing for what?


Pretty sure I'll be here - not sure which car I will be in though. In case I bring the Subaru, what class would a 2002 WRX with an intake and exhaust on stock wheels and all-season tires be in?

[jrj512]

In case I bring the Subaru, what class would a 2002 WRX with an intake and exhaust on stock wheels and all-season tires be in?

STX

Instructing for what?

A ride-and-drive on the TMS infield course.

[p4R4d0x]

STX

Thanks. I think I screwed something up... I logged in to the car/class registered, and now that I've changed that, it wants me to pay again, and I'm no longer registered for the event, even though I prepaid for the season. Help?

EDIT: I think I'll be driving the Miata anyway, I should have just left it alone..

A ride-and-drive on the TMS infield course.

Oh cool. The 'Total Driving Experience' Corvette thing, or something else?

[revs]

Thinking about signing up. How many runs are there usually?

[jrj512]

Thinking about signing up. How many runs are there usually?

6-8

[CosmosMpower]

STX



A ride-and-drive on the TMS infield course.

Bring your pillow, that is a BORING "road course" unless they connect it and use the Roval.

[revs]

Thanks! I should be there.

[OZMDD]

We are considering a different grid location to speed-up staging and improve the ability of drivers to watch each others' runs. I'm posting both map versions, but the final decision will be made on-site. The only real difference is how close the course comes to the grid area.

[ken o]

I will make the BMW event but will be instructing in Ferraris and Lamborghinis at TMS on Sunday.

[GroceryHauler]

Tech is a safety inspection. They do not class cars. It is up to the competitor to make sure they are legal for their class. It is up to competitors to protest an illegal car or driver. If you have competed in more than 10 autocrosses then you might consider running in open class. I would also suggest running in a class where your car is legal.

Good point. I was just hoping to confirm the classing. Based on everything here, I can run STR until I have my steering wheel installed.

[nomadtrash]

The tech inspectors don't really know all the classing rules except for the classes they run. B-Mod and ESP. The rule book is free download on the SCCA.com website. Just pick the classes that your Miata might be eligible for and then read what modifications are allowed for each class to see if it is eligible. The rule book gives allowed modifications so if it doesn't specifically say you can do something then it is illegal for the class.

[nomadtrash]

I will make the BMW event but will be instructing in Ferraris and Lamborghinis at TMS on Sunday.

I would love to instruct in a Ferrari or Lambo but they don't come in XXL.