2009, Pennington Field

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05-27-2009, 11:01 AM
jrj512

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LSCBMWCCA Autocross Event #3, 6/7/2009, Pennington Field

I do believe that this is the first BMW event at Pennington Field since 2006, when the event was moved to the small lot on the east side of the field because the site had to use the normal lot for voter parking. Stupid women’s suffrage. Anyway, I remember this so well because it is the event where I first met Miatamoto, who invited me over to McDonalds to eat breakfast with POS Racing, Tailchaser, and Sammm, which lead to my being on this board. Tailchaser was only there to take pictures, and this is one of them:

http://forums.dfwmiata.com/attachmen...1&d=1243443619

Perhaps the five of us can rekindle the romance, with Tailchaser again taking pictures. See you there.

You must pre-register at http://www.dlbracing.com.

More info here: http://www.lscbmwcca.org/autocross.html
05-27-2009, 11:24 AM
POS Racing

No freakin way!

::Bleh::
05-27-2009, 12:30 PM
ken o

We met at McDonald's. I pulled up in the Elise and you invite my over by saying, "Hey, Lotus guy. Want to eat with us?" I claimed to have never autocrossed and was excited to learn. It was a happy day.
05-27-2009, 01:00 PM
jrj512

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Originally Posted by ken o

It was a happy day.

LOL! You're an ass.
05-27-2009, 01:43 PM
goofygrin

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Originally Posted by jrj512

LOL! Your an ass.

This is the internets, correct grammar is not allowed. I fixed it for ya.
05-27-2009, 01:45 PM
sammm

Quote:

Originally Posted by goofygrin

This is the internets, correct grammar is not allowed. I fixed it for ya.

Good catch their.

PS
Regardless, ken is an ass.
05-27-2009, 03:20 PM
CosmosMpower

BMW did an autocross at La Grave last year the day after the street survival. I think they did one there the year before that the day after the street survival as well. I will be at this event and instruction SS the day before.
05-27-2009, 03:31 PM
trickyrix

Sounds like fun... I'll be there!
05-28-2009, 08:46 AM
trickyrix

Hey... what time do we need to show up for tech?
05-28-2009, 09:13 AM
jrj512

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Originally Posted by trickyrix

Hey... what time do we need to show up for tech?

I usually show up at the venue at 8 AM. We will probably meet at Einstein's accross the street at 7 AM.
05-28-2009, 03:06 PM
aalvarez04

I'm out but I will see you guys on the 27th at tms. :D
05-31-2009, 11:52 AM
jeepinbanditrider

I may try to make it there. Will most likely be at the TMS event. I'll have my boy that weekend so I may wind up just staying out here and spending time with him. And I need some new tires lol.
05-31-2009, 12:58 PM
Davidss

How do bmw's classes work?
05-31-2009, 01:23 PM
aalvarez04

From the site...
BMWs
BMWs and MINIs are assigned base points for STOCK performance capabilities and receive additional points for MODIFICATIONS to the stock setup. The sum of these points will determine what class the vehicle will compete in. BMW and MINI complete in Class A through Class G, with Class G being the highest performance and/or more modified cars. Classification Point Ranges
Class A: 0 to 19 points
Class B: 20 to 34 points
Class C: 35 to 44 points
Class D: 45 to 54 points
Class E: 55 to 64 points
Class F: 65 to 74 points
Class G: 75 points and higher

Non-BMWs
Non-BMW classes are X thru Z and placement is based on manufacturers’ published engine displacement specifications. Engine displacement is rounded to the nearest tenth of a liter. For example, 2,948cc = 2.9L, whereas 2,950cc = 3.0L.
§ A forced induction displacement multiplier of 1.5 is applied to all non-BMW turbocharged and supercharged engines. For example, a 2.0L turbo engine is classified as a 2.0L X 1.5 = 3.0L engine. This multiplier applies whether the forced induction is done by the original manufacturer or installed as an aftermarket upgrade.
§ Rotary engines are assessed a displacement multiplier of 2.0. For example, a 1.3L rotary engine is classified as a 1.3L X 2.0 = 2.6L engine
NOTE: Rotary engines that have forced induction are assessed both displacement multipliers. For example, a 1.3L turbo rotary engine is classified as 1.3L X 1.5 X 2 = 3.9L
Class X: Non-BMW vehicles less than 2.1 liters (except S2000 and Lotus Elise)
Class Y: Non-BMW vehicles greater than 2.1 liters and less than 4.0 liters. (including S2000 & Elise)
Class Z : Non-BMW vehicles 4.0 liters and above
05-31-2009, 01:33 PM
goofygrin

X - Miata
Y - Everything else that's not a muscle car
Z - V8 muscle cars

;)

No rcomps allowed?
05-31-2009, 02:01 PM
aalvarez04

r comps are allowed it just bumps you up a class.
05-31-2009, 02:37 PM
jrj512

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Originally Posted by aalvarez04

Class X: Non-BMW vehicles less than 2.1 liters (except S2000 and Lotus Elise)
Class Y: Non-BMW vehicles greater than 2.1 liters and less than 4.0 liters. (including S2000 & Elise)
Class Z : Non-BMW vehicles 4.0 liters and above

Hey, they copied us! ;)
06-01-2009, 07:44 AM
CosmosMpower

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Originally Posted by jrj512

Hey, they copied us! ;)

Yeah except they didn't gyp the Lotus drivers :D
06-01-2009, 09:32 AM
BenCronin04

Ok so here's the deal. Everyone come move all my stuff into the new place Saturday while I'm at work, and I'll come play on Sunday. Deal?
06-03-2009, 10:30 PM
Dante

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrj512

I do believe that this is the first BMW event at Pennington Field since 2006, when the event was moved to the small lot on the east side of the field because the site had to use the normal lot for voter parking. Stupid women’s suffrage. Anyway, I remember this so well because it is the event where I first met Miatamoto, who invited me over to McDonalds to eat breakfast with POS Racing, Tailchaser, and Sammm, which lead to my being on this board. Tailchaser was only there to take pictures, and this is one of them:

http://forums.dfwmiata.com/attachmen...1&d=1243443619

Perhaps the five of us can rekindle the romance, with Tailchaser again taking pictures. See you there.

You must pre-register at http://www.dlbracing.com.

More info here: http://www.lscbmwcca.org/autocross.html

WOW look at all that body roll! Those suspension improvements have done a world of good! My Vue only rolls a little more than that!

Anyone want a co-driver? ::1Dollar: ::ConeDOWN
I promise I won't be faster than you! ::Bnoser::
06-04-2009, 09:23 AM
Dante

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Originally Posted by Dante

I promise I won't be faster than you! ::Bnoser::

w00t I'm in! Thanks JJ!
06-04-2009, 10:01 AM
jrj512

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dante

w00t I'm in! Thanks JJ!

Just remember...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dante

I promise I won't be faster than you!
06-04-2009, 10:04 AM
Majik

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Originally Posted by jrj512

which lead to my being on this board.

And so began the decline of dfwmiata.com
06-04-2009, 10:15 AM
CosmosMpower

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Originally Posted by Majik

And so began the decline of civilization

fixed
06-04-2009, 02:04 PM
Snowdoggie

I'm in. ::Banana::
06-05-2009, 07:48 PM
jrj512

Einstein's at 7?
06-05-2009, 08:11 PM
jeepinbanditrider

I'm not gonna make it to this one. I finally wrangled some rack time at my buddies shop. I'll be installing my Eibachs and subframe brace on Saturday. I will be at the Texas Time Trials next Saturday here in MW.
06-06-2009, 09:59 AM
Mark52

I'm in. Einstein's at 7, too!
06-06-2009, 10:43 AM
trickyrix

I'm in for Einstein's!
06-06-2009, 06:06 PM
Snowdoggie

Where's Einsteins?
06-06-2009, 06:27 PM
cone-cerned

Einstein Bros. Bagels.

East side of Central Drive, across the street from PMS (Pennington Motor Speedway).
06-06-2009, 06:30 PM
762

registered. Will be at einsteins at 7, woohoo bagels and cars, mainly the bagels though.:D
06-06-2009, 08:14 PM
ken o

I will attend with my charming personality.
06-07-2009, 04:57 AM
trickyrix

I'm up and at 'em, but I think I got hold of some bad chicken yesterday. If my situation doesn't improve drastically in the next hour or so, I'm going to have to bail.

Dammit. :(
06-07-2009, 02:46 PM
jrj512

We missed ya Tricky.
06-07-2009, 04:35 PM
Mark52

What seemed like a really lousey course as we walked it turned out to be mostly OK. I had convinced myself that leaving after the morning heats would be the thing to do, but ended up staying all day. You never can tell what you are going to get with the BMW club. :burnrubr:
06-07-2009, 05:40 PM
Miatamoto

Busy course today. It been a long time since I've have to shuffle steer that much. :(

Sorry you couldn't make it Tricky. Good driving out there today Mark. I was hoping you were going to take FTD for the Miatas!
06-07-2009, 07:44 PM
jrj512

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark52

What seemed like a really lousey course as we walked it turned out to be mostly OK.

I liked the over-all design. It just needed a little tweaking to keep the revs a little higher. I was bored in a few spots while I puttered out of the corners.
06-07-2009, 09:08 PM
Vandit

I had some things to attend to in the morning, so I wasn't able to participate in today's event, but I was in the area after lunch, so I stopped by. I took some pics of the first after lunch session.

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06-07-2009, 09:08 PM
Vandit

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5.../IMG_6153r.jpg

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