I plan on going, anybody else?
More info at http://mav.pca.org/Events/AX.asp.
I have seen 3 of the courses they may use, 2 of them look good. The one I don't like has a pivot cone. I hate pivot cones.
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I plan on going, anybody else?
More info at http://mav.pca.org/Events/AX.asp.
I have seen 3 of the courses they may use, 2 of them look good. The one I don't like has a pivot cone. I hate pivot cones.
I plan to be there. Regardless of the course, I will be there early to help set it up.
I know the course with the pivot cone (I designed it) and it presents an interesting challenge because you have to determine the best line with little to assist you. The same turn could have cones for a line that is more defined and you would not complain. By not having any definition, then it is up to you to determine the line and make yourself abide by it -- the pivot cone will pull you in at the wrong place. Embrace the pivot cone. Be the pivot cone. Smoke the pivot cone. Only then will you become a PCA autocrosser.
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Originally Posted by jrj512
No, I would still complain any time I need to go to first.;) I guess I just need to learn how to use the hand break for PCA events.
I plan on going whatever course they use.
I have not heard back if they are going to use my course or not.
It is not always an actual pivot that you must do around the cone. It just depends on the course. I agree that a course where you must actually hand-brake around the cone is not preferred.Quote:
Originally Posted by Robert
Whichever course they use, it should be a fun day. All three look like they will be fun.
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Originally Posted by jrj512
I agree it should be a fun day.
I'm in and I am bringing a buddy in a MGB GT (if it is running)! Should be fun, hope Travis will post the course in advance.
I like pivot cones at the Bus Lot, but not so much at PMS. I won't be able to join you guys at the PCA event, though:(
I'll be there too. Are the courses posted online? Couldn't find them. Cool it's not on Sunday so I can catch the end (of some cars) at the Lemons race.
I don't know about up there in Lewisville, but around here, 6/6/10 is on a Sunday. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by danzo
how much are these events?
$30 for non-PCA members and $25 for members if you pre-register at www.clubregistration.net. I think it is $5 more on site.Quote:
Originally Posted by sloked up
Few know, but Lewisville is similar to that Midwestern section of the country that doesn't do daylight savings time. However we are an entire day out of synch with most of the country, so yes, I will make both events this weekend.Quote:
Originally Posted by jrj512
Count me in!
I need to make one of these for Sunday.
http://specthismiata.com/2008/08/03/...l-shirt-system
I'm just gonna use one of these:Quote:
Originally Posted by ken o
http://www.cowizm.com/pict/borat_mankini.jpg
Be sure to wear the socks, too!
Here is the course map I was sent. The A/X chair could change her mind, but as far as I know this will be the couse. One thing I'm sure of is it will be HOT.
http://www.4shared.com/document/RaUh...ton_-_PCA.html
worst.file.sharing.site.evar.
http://imgur.com/k4CJ2.png
That appears to be Robert's course. Congrats! I will be there to help you set it up.
How many runs at PCA events?
Course looks interesting. Just 1 time around the loop with optional direction on slalom? And do we have to do that abrupt reverse that is shown on left side of loop ;)?
It varies with how smooth the event goes and the number of drivers. I have had up to 12 runs. Figure 8-10 runs normally.Quote:
Originally Posted by slowchildmiata
Registered... See you there.
Yep, my course. Once around the loop, optional slalom.
jrj512 your help with setup will be very much appreciated. We all know that no matter how good or bad it looks on paper how it's setup can make all the difference, and your setup experience will help a lot.
Indeed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Robert
Ok, signed up but its going to be hot. Let me know who I need to bribe to work corner 3. I will bring cash.
Good course, Robert! We only made a few minor changes to the original design during setup. It was hot, but a fun day with ten runs.
I think only the stoopid Vette driven by Wortham and Yamada (or was it Hiromoto -- it's hard to tell the difference) was faster than me, so I am happy.
Thanks for the ride, but I don't think I will ever let you ride with me since it didn't work out well.Quote:
Originally Posted by jrj512
had fun just need more practice to get faster
Robert,
I really liked the course, it flowed very well. It was hot, I miss winter.
Jerrett - what'd you end-up with as your fastest run?
37.2-something.Quote:
Originally Posted by OZMDD
Thanks guys.
I think the course turned out to be a good mix of tight sections (but not so tight to be painful) and sections you could get a little speed on.
I enjoyed the event, we had a nice breeze that kept it bearable.
Great job with the course Robert, it was fun! It definitely paid to be patient with the loud pedal on this course.
Speaking of the loud pedal... I decided to play around with an external mic to get better sound in my videos. I had it taped to the rear bumper pointed down at the exhaust. I think it came out pretty cool!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reja2eWXMFw
That was my fastest run - a 34.7x I think.
Wow, that course was a handful for Vette drivers! The exhaust was cool.
Nice run.
For some reason my camera didn't record any of my afternoon runs... All I got was video of it sitting on side street not running.
Yeah, but did you have your exhaust mic'd up at that time? ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by slowchildmiata
I did not. I think the cursing would have sounded the same however.
I also should thank Ken again for the electrical tape so I wouldn't have a repeat of the morning in the afternoon.
Didn't want to have a "Nathan Lap" in the afternoon.
Would love to see results...
C'mon PCA - over a week and still no results?
http://phandroid.com/wp-content/uplo...-data-fail.gif
LOL. I'm still waiting to see the TT results from last month. Just checked and now the results from the first one are gone. Must be having issues...Perhaps Bobby can fill us in?Quote:
Originally Posted by OZMDD