Two things Blaze:
Since you are brand new to autocross, take a look at the two sources mentioned in this thread. Read those "articles" so you'll have an idea what to bring and what to do. Don't worry too much about all the details -- we'll be out there, and we are very happy to help new folks!
- Equipe Rapide has blue painters tape (and duct tape, and masking tape -- but I wouldn't suggest using either of those!) in the trailer, and we'll let you use some for your numbers/letters. Don't buy a roll just for the event... use ER's the first time, see if you like autocross, and if you do, go get some real magnetic numbers/letters.
- There are work assignments that don't require running around -- grid and clean-up leap to mind. The problem you'll have is getting one of those assignments. My suggestion would be to get to the event early and get to the front of the line (like Altiain does)... that way, you'll have a better chance of being able to pick grid. You might have to work 3rd heat (which isn't too bad) or 2nd heat (which is worse because you race 1st heat, work 2nd heat, race 3rd heat), but that will be better than being assigned a corner and potentially having to run/trot/amble.
"That which does not kill us, just makes us madder"
Cletus Nietzsche (Friedrich's half-brother on his sister's side)
Thanks Kestrel....I have been excited about doing this since I came out to meet everyone in Mineral Wells.
And got a ride with Tailchaser, I still think he was trying to scare me lol.
great links btw. I am doing reading now.
I am always early to everything so that shouldnt be a problem.
I am looking forward to it, cept for my greasy tires.
i wish I had kept my OEM rims now for R compound tires...oh well, later..
Thanks for all the advice guys.
99 Miata Black
Nah he always drives like that!Originally Posted by Billy Blaze
If you think TC will scare you...
Iain
"We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing." - George Bernard Shaw
I have a set that I'm wanting to sell since I'm not going to race my 03.
Daily Driver: 2013 Club edition in Pearl White Mica
Lightness? What's that? I drive a PRHT!
How much? and are they 15's or 16's?I have a set that I'm wanting to sell since I'm not going to race my 03.
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They are listed over here:
http://forums.dfwmiata.com/showthread.php?t=2441
Daily Driver: 2013 Club edition in Pearl White Mica
Lightness? What's that? I drive a PRHT!
Heck... I think I even gave the General a good scare on Sunday...If you think TC will scare you...
Maybe 4 wheels aren't so bad after all... wickett.org
It only goes to show when people can no longer discriminate on the grounds of race, religion, or sexual orientation, they can improvise and still find someone to hate. - Dave Moulton
I liked Tailchaser's new Hankook Tires they were fast, good looking and felt good to me.
Dang... now the cat's out of the bag...
Maybe 4 wheels aren't so bad after all... wickett.org
It only goes to show when people can no longer discriminate on the grounds of race, religion, or sexual orientation, they can improvise and still find someone to hate. - Dave Moulton
I want a set of THOSE Hankook's!
99 Miata Black
I wanna go too! I'm shopping for a helmet right now.
Just lost one of my gigs, hope I will be able to come up with some cash for odds and ends before this event.
Right after I just spent $700. on equipment for my business...crap!
I guess thats the way it works though, I still am going to try real hard to make this one. I am curious about dynoing the car too just to know what its putting out.
99 Miata Black
Billy how does this relate to the subject at hand? Which would be about the ER Autocross???:
Just do it...
Blaze, I guess the point to your previous post is that you now may not have the cash for the entry fee. And you want to dyno your car. My advice? If you can only afford one or the other -- a day autocrossing or a few pulls on a dyno -- forget the dyno and come out for a day in a parking lot. You'll learn a lot more about your car (and yourself) at an autocross, and have a lot more fun as well. Of course, if you can afford a new header, you can probably scrape together the entry fee to an autocross.
You don't need any "odds and ends" to participate in a local autocross. They all have loaner helmets and tape for letters/numbers. As long as your car is in proper working order, you don't need to buy or do anything except show up with the entry fee.
Don't think about it, don't talk about it, don't worry about it... just do it!
"That which does not kill us, just makes us madder"
Cletus Nietzsche (Friedrich's half-brother on his sister's side)
LOL,..ok ok
Sorry about rambling, I was milling around in my head the cost of a helmet etc.
99 Miata Black
Not to worry we have come to expect it!
Not to worry we have come to expect it!
Ramble all you want, but... Just do it!
I'm not going to let you out of this one... At least not easily!
"That which does not kill us, just makes us madder"
Cletus Nietzsche (Friedrich's half-brother on his sister's side)
Since the dyno day has been cancelled, there is no choice to make.
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