Thx JJ. Wish I'd been a little more consistent today, but the competition is really excellent in STR.
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Thx JJ. Wish I'd been a little more consistent today, but the competition is really excellent in STR.
Very fun course for how short it was - I finally started to figure out how to drive my car on the last run :lol:
Only managed to grab 2 pictures, and neither was on course, but in case the owners are on here..
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7199/6...a93b74f3_z.jpg
X-lights by alstauffer, on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7043/6...f47566c2_z.jpg
Lotus by alstauffer, on Flickr
Yeah, fun course. If they can use both lots that will be a great site.
Great to see everyone!
Oh yeah? Who classed the boosted S2K in ASP? Or the stock base model integra in STX?Quote:
Originally Posted by OZMDD
Not bitching, just sayin.
Pretty sure John Garcia made those classing choices. He's been building turbo cars since 1834, I think he said.
Nice job Michael, Andy & all. Never thought it would be worth an hour and a half tow for 26 seconds. Good concrete. Thanks all.
Steve & Sharon
Kinda wish we had a longer course, but it was the first time out there. I was imagining some sort of infinity-ish loopy deal when I was working course...maybe if I get some time I'll try my hand at drawing up what I thought. The good thing about the lot this size is that even with a loop like that at the beginning we could get a 35 second course and still maintain a 15-20 second launch interval (I think...?).
Anyways, here's a mediocre video of how to sorta do it. Pardon my happy-dance at the end for breaking into 26s :)
https://vimeo.com/37492053
Sorry, That was me. I was checking people in at the back of the trailer and new guys 1, 2, 3 and 4 are all simultaneously telling me they registered incorrectly, needed to be added to the Rapide PAX, blah, blah. The Integra guy told me he had CAI - and I could not remember which of the new ST classes he belonged in so he went in the one I could remember. The S2K guy mentioned he had CAI, wheels and suspension, but did not mention the turbo. In general, there was considerable confusion regarding classing for new folks (there were at least 6 I can remember having to reclass), and I did not see a rule book laying around anywhere that I could reference.Quote:
Originally Posted by ratt_finkel
Hopefully this had little impact on the final results.
On edit if I remember correctly, the Integra guy had initially registered in DS, which contributed to the STX classing.
First run, which sadly was about as good as I did the whole day.
http://youtu.be/P51N5gXQFgM
The two lots are about the same square footage. The West lot is a little wider but not as long. We used the West lot of the Viper club event and got a 19-20 second course. With any new site there is a learning curve as far as course design and logistics. I'm pretty confident that we will have most of the wrinkles ironed out by event #2.Quote:
Hope they will use the other lot for the course at the event next month.
Tanks to all who came out. It was a great day to be autocrossing.
https://axwaresystems.com/axorm/file...up%201_fin.htm
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Sounds like sour grapes. When you are doing your price per minute calculations, be sure to factor in tire wear at MW and the gas to drive there and back, and your BMW membership.
The beauty of DFW autocross is that there is a club for all tastes; the clubs aren't in competition.
Also, if you check the results,you'll see the level of competition is significantly higher at ER/SCCA. BMW and NTAXS are a blast, but let's not pretend that the classes are evenly matched. I personally run with all of the clubs and enjoy each one for its merits.
My grapes aren't sour, they are pretty sweet actually!::Fart::Quote:
Originally Posted by OZMDD
I agree, but that post just struck me as very 'political', like your next statement might be along the lines of:Quote:
Originally Posted by OZMDD
"Certainly all clubs are not equal, nor are their drivers. It is our civic duty to promote each club for the benefit of the community, for together we can overcome all site adversities. My record will show that I've supported novice education programs, lower entry fees and worker safety."
Are running for a board membership somewhere?
It was nice to see such a large STR field yesterday. Congrats to Sean for showing an NB can compete, even if it was a "Miata course" ;)
I've always been impressed by all y'all that can jump in an unfamiliar car and be competitive. I really stunk it up in both Sean and Brad's cars, and they're basically the same damn car as mine! :(
In order to get elected at ER I promised to eliminate hunger and illness at ER events by banning people who were hungry or sick. It worked to get me elected but I never followed through on my campaign promise.
People are way too serious.
Besides the course being a little on the short side. It was a VERY well run event.
Looking forward to events at other venues though lol
:clap::clap::clap: Great event yesterday Andy. Even though it is short I like the venue.Quote:
Originally Posted by nomadtrash
No, I'm already on enough autox boards/committees. ;) I just get perturbed by the idea that in order to support whatever "team" they are on, some people resort to denigrating all the others. This is bad for the sport collectively. It reminds me of college teams whose fans' root against their opponent, rather than for their own team (the practice of upside-down Longhorn-symbols comes to mind)Quote:
Originally Posted by TexasStig
I'm accustomed to the noliftflatouttrackjunkies criticizing the lack of seat time in autox, but I am suprised to see silicontek's comments. If you want to assess the value of any autox event based on price-per-minute, they will all come up woefully short. I'd be equally dumb to criticize a track day for its lack of turns-per-mile. How much actual football is played in a 5-6 hour Superbowl? A 3-hour basketbal game?
I'm sorry some people can't autocross on Sunday's, and others can't/won't drive a car that is competitive in a classed-system. Fortunately, they have options. Me, I just like to compete, whether its a 25 sec autox or a 20 minute track session.
See you at the next event (or not)!
Are you done yet? See you next Sunday...or not. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by OZMDD
Only in my rear view.
I like pie. Right now that is all I like, stupid autocross makes me sad. Tomorrow I might like autocross again. I will always like pie. Do you like pie or autocross?
::Banana::I can say without a doubt, that was the best autocross I attended yesterday.:clap::drive:
PS: I like funnel cakes.:D
I think I found a new name & logo for my race team..
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Pie is stupid. Not nearly enough plate time per cost.Quote:
Originally Posted by ken o
////flatoutcakejunkie
I thought that you fold your mirrors while racing, inside and out? ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by OZMDD
At the next event we will have a special contest for pie eating while autocrosing. The winner will receive a fruit basket full of sour grapes.
I'm gonna kill THAT competition!Quote:
Originally Posted by nomadtrash
Wow, we sure are testy today. Maybe a little contest next week with Mikey and Jose, loser gets a pie in the face while auto crossing. Not sure who would win. Mikey has that crusty old man attitude (even though he's not that old) some of us find "charming" and Jose has the advantages (and disadvantages) of youth. Ah, why waste the pie. Lets all eat pie!
We could set up a pie throwing booth. How much would you pay to hit Mike? How about me or Ken? I'll pick a charity to benefit and we'll make it happen.
Charity? Hell, we could raise enough money to repave Mineral Wells!Quote:
Originally Posted by nomadtrash
This has turned into one of the better thread drifts in some time since I last checked it!
I fully expect there to be a sour grape pie to compete for on Sunday, txcoyote! :)
Sometimes I have a hard time choosing between apple pie or pumpkin pie. If chocolate mousse pie shows up things get even more tricky.
I'll dip my fruit basket in a pie for charity. Or like I call it, Saturday night.
You guys got us all wrong!Quote:
Originally Posted by TxCoyote
I would pay to see KenO tea bag a pie.
"you guys know how to post videos to Facebook??"
I've got no sour grapes. I like cherry pie, it's my favorite. Especially when my wife makes it.:D Unfortunately there is no pie for me tonite.Quote:
Originally Posted by OZMDD
I blushed when you said "youth"... I never considered nearly 40 being youthful! I should have some ribs, a few beers, and throw a sour grape pie at a random old fart to celebrate this weekend!Quote:
Originally Posted by TxCoyote
Still wet behind the ears.Quote:
nearly 40
Did anyone record to sound readings for the event?