TX Region SCCA Autocross #2 - Sunday, April 28, 2013 - Texas Motor Speedway Bus Lot

2nd autocross of the year: TX Region SCCA Solo #2 - Sunday, April 28th

Where? Texas Motor Speedway Bus Lot in Fort Worth, TX.

Event #2 Schedule:

•Registration & Tech Inspection: 7:30am - 8:30am (PLEASE DON’T BE LATE)
(If you are new to TX Region SCCA events, please be AT THE SITE by 7:30am)

•Course opens: 8:00am (approx.)

•Novice Walkthru: 8:30am (approx.)

•MANDATORY Drivers Meeting: 9:00am (approx.)

•First Runs Start 9:30am (Approx.)

•Trophies (and BEER ) approx. 30 minutes after conclusion of runs. (approx. 3:30 PM)

Online Registration closes Friday night, April 26th at 11:59pm.

**Walk up registrations ARE allowed on site but will be charged an additional $5.

**CREDIT CARDS CAN NOT BE ACCEPTED ONSITE!!

Online Registration Link:
http://msreg.us/2013TXEvent2

All this information and MORE is available on the Texas Region SCCA Solo webpage:
http://texasscca.org/soloautocross

Don't forget the scale this time! I want to see how weight I've lost since November (according to SCCA Weights and Measures).

In for the AX. Still protesting the fact the SCCA wouldn't recognize the note from a MD saying I needed to gain weight.

I may finally get to christen the Moustache!

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Originally Posted by sammm

I may finally get to christen the Moustache!

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I'll bring the video cards, just in case.

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Originally Posted by sammm

I may finally get to christen the Moustache!

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Dang! - Out of town...looking forward to pics and vids.

POSRacing has a Ford, too. Maybe you can hang out!

The course:

http://texasscca.org/images/2013_cou...428_E2_TMS.jpg

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Originally Posted by sammm

I may finally get to christen the Moustache!

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You haven't sold that thing yet?

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Originally Posted by tailchaser

You haven't sold that thing yet?

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He will once he tries to autocross it.

Sweet. Then he can buy a 2013 club... In liquid silver please...

If you paid for Annual Registration before February 1st, part of the deal was a T-Shirt. Those shirts will be at the 2nd event for pick-up at the registration trailer in the morning.

Need a bit of classing help. Last year I was running STR, but I have since had a MOMO steering wheel installed which, I believe, bumps me to CSP. I seem to remember it could be alright to still run STR if nobody in STR complains about me having a non-factory steering wheel. How should I go about doing that? Additionally, I previously thought I had a Torsen but now I'm no longer sure...

STR will be fine if you have the torsen, STS if you dont.

I've no objections to you running in STR with the MOMO steering wheel.

I'm offended by your cheater go-fast parts and will protest you on sight. I'll also steal your lunch money.

Then again, I won't make this event. so you're probably safe.

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Originally Posted by GroceryHauler

Need a bit of classing help. Last year I was running STR, but I have since had a MOMO steering wheel installed which, I believe, bumps me to CSP. I seem to remember it could be alright to still run STR if nobody in STR complains about me having a non-factory steering wheel. How should I go about doing that? Additionally, I previously thought I had a Torsen but now I'm no longer sure...

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There's only 1 guy that has ever protested someone at a regional Texas SCCA event.

...and he won't be at the event.

I think you're fine!!

Thanks guys. Registered for STR. Will have to figure out the Torsen later. Is there a simple test I can do with the wheels off the ground? I understand that even if I have one it could be worn out?

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Originally Posted by altiain

I'm offended by your cheater go-fast parts and will protest you on sight. I'll also steal your lunch money.

Then again, I won't make this event. so you're probably safe.

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Well, conservatively I figure the MOMO is good for at least 10 hp. Factor in the loss of 100lbs from the factory wheel, and it's like a whole new car! :drive: In all seriousness though, I'm not sure I would do it again given the chance to do it over. But now that's its easy to replace the wheel maybe I'll find one I like better than the MOMO. All in all, I don't feel the steering wheel gave me much. I was expecting a better, more comfortable grip. I'm a little confused why such a thing would cause a class bump.

It isn't so much a performance advantage as removal of the air bag. The SCCA feels that the class should not promote removal of the safety device. If your car did not have an air bag, then you could replace the wheel.

I don't like it, but dem's the rules so The Dude abides.

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Originally Posted by jrj512

The SCCA feels that the class should not promote removal of the safety device.

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I won't protest as long as you affix a jelly donut to your MOMO in lieu of an airbag. You know... for safety.

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Originally Posted by autoxmax

There's only 1 guy that has ever protested someone at a regional Texas SCCA event.

...and he won't be at the event.

I think you're fine!!

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Actaully I think I'm going to make this event! ::Rimshot: