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07-02-2010, 06:08 AM
jrj512

NTAXS Autocross #5, 7/24/2010, Texas Motor Speedway Bus Lot

Autocross #5 was originally scheduled for October, but we had to reschedule it for July. While it is the fourth event of this season, it is still labeled Autocross #5.

The North Texas Autocross Series (NTAXS), presented by the North Texas S2000 Owners Club (NTS2KOC), is hosting our fourth event of the 2010 autocross season on Saturday, July 24th, 2010 at Texas Motor Speedway in North Fort Worth. The entry fee is $35 per person and you must pre-register at http://www.dlbracing.com starting Friday, July 9th. There is no on-site registration. The event is limited to 60 drivers, so sign up early.

You get eight runs at NTAXS events, so you will make four runs in the AM session and four runs in the PM session, with a lunch break in between.

8 AM – 9 AM Check-in, Registration, and mandatory Tech Inspection
(You must arrive in time to have check in and pass tech inspection prior to 9 AM)
8:15 AM – 9:30 AM Course open for walking
9:15 AM Novice Meeting (mandatory if new to NTAXS events)
9:30 AM Drivers Meeting (mandatory for all)
9:45 AM First car out
(45-minute lunch break between morning and afternoon heats)

Car Classing is based on engine size:
- Class 1/1R is for engines under 2.3 liters, except Honda S2000 and Lotus
Elise/Exige.
- Class 2/2R is for engines over 2.2 liters, but under 4.0 liters, plus Honda S2000.
- Class 3/3R is for engines over 3.9 liters, plus Lotus Elise/Exige.
- Class S2000 is only for Honda S2000 on street tires.

Rotary engine multiplies displacement by 2.0. Usage of forced induction multiplies displacement by 1.5. (This is in addition to the rotary multiplier, if applicable.) Tires with a wear rating under 140 must use the R class.

View the rules and additional information at http://www.s2000.org/nts2koc/autox.shtml.

Contact me at jrj512 at dfwmx5 dot com for more information.
07-08-2010, 07:35 PM
jrj512

Registration is open.
07-08-2010, 07:46 PM
slowchildmiata

Signed up
07-08-2010, 08:28 PM
OZMDD

STR battle, anyone??
http://www.myconfinedspace.com/wp-co...nd-500x375.jpg

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07-12-2010, 10:04 PM
99miata28

So would I register as 1 or 1R?
07-12-2010, 10:24 PM
cone-cerned

Quote:

Originally Posted by 99miata28

So would I register as 1 or 1R?

Did you run in STR at the ER event yesterday? If so, you were on street tires and should run in class 1. Class 1R is for R-compound tired cars.
07-12-2010, 11:13 PM
OZMDD

If you are faster than me, then you should sign up in 1R. ::Banana::
07-13-2010, 06:23 AM
jrj512

Quote:

Originally Posted by cone-cerned

Did you run in STR at the ER event yesterday? If so, you were on street tires and should run in class 1. Class 1R is for R-compound tired cars.

Yep, Class 1.
07-13-2010, 08:51 AM
goofygrin

I'm in.
07-13-2010, 08:15 PM
99miata28

OK guys I'm in! hope I wont get 8 DNF's.
07-13-2010, 08:21 PM
jrj512

Quote:

Originally Posted by 99miata28

OK guys I'm in! hope I wont get 8 DNF's.

Nah. You'll do much better the second time.
07-13-2010, 08:26 PM
altiain

In with at least one and possibly two co-drivers.
07-13-2010, 09:21 PM
vetteblues10

Quote:

Originally Posted by altiain

In with at least one and possibly two co-drivers.

round two in a mazda, this could become a habit...
07-13-2010, 09:30 PM
POS Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by vetteblues10

round two in a mazda, this could become a habit...

Isn't that just precious! ::Fruity::

;)
07-14-2010, 06:17 AM
jrj512

Course:

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07-14-2010, 06:41 AM
bnordin

Wedding - -again
07-14-2010, 07:00 AM
jrj512

Quote:

Originally Posted by bnordin

Wedding - -again

You should try keeping your wives a little longer.
07-14-2010, 07:48 AM
vetteblues10

Quote:

Originally Posted by POS Racing

Isn't that just precious! ::Fruity::

;)

"precious" beat you last time in a miata... now don't you forget it... :punchout:
07-14-2010, 08:00 AM
altiain

Quote:

Originally Posted by vetteblues10

"precious" beat you last time in a miata... now don't you forget it... :punchout:

Well he talks smack like an RX-8 driver. I like him already! :wink:
07-14-2010, 08:18 AM
POS Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by vetteblues10

"precious" beat you last time in a miata... now don't you forget it... :punchout:

Apple to oranges precious but yes they were both Miatas. ::Rant::

It is good to see your driving some Mazdas rather then tearing up your mom's rabbit. ::Rimshot:

;)
07-14-2010, 08:27 AM
OZMDD

Your mom's rabbit...
http://picture-book.com/files/userimages/858u/bunny.jpg
07-14-2010, 08:41 AM
sammm

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrj512

Course:

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Freakin' spin-to-win finish....getting old.
07-14-2010, 08:42 AM
POS Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by sammm

Freakin' spin-to-win finish....getting old.

You going to just epoxy those cones in place since that seems to be the only finish you every do?

May help in reducing setup time. ;-)
07-14-2010, 10:29 AM
vetteblues10

Quote:

Originally Posted by POS Racing

Apple to oranges precious but yes they were both Miatas. ::Rant::

It is good to see your driving some Mazdas rather then tearing up your mom's rabbit. ::Rimshot:

;)

They both have two seats and a drop top right?

:D The rabbit has arrived in Wisconsin. If the tires (along with all the rest of my swag) arrive here before this weekend, I'm going to turn her loose on the Milwaukee Region this Sunday before I head back to Texas.
07-14-2010, 11:14 AM
Kasia90

What does it take to pass Tech Inspection??
07-14-2010, 11:20 AM
goofygrin

lug nuts tight, objects removed from the interior of the car, including floor mats, battery held down tight (not with rope), no fluids leaking, brake and gas pedals return correctly, accelerator linkage moves freely under the hood are the big items.
07-14-2010, 02:09 PM
OZMDD

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kasia90

What does it take to pass Tech Inspection??

If you're concerned about your car passing tech, you might run by the Wed nite GTG (usually at Kellers). Any number of people who attend this could easily look and tell you if you're in "passing" condition.
To add to what goofygrin said, your car should basically be in good working order with no parts or fluids that are likely to fall off on course, leak on the course, or fly around the cabin and hit you in the head, so you won't go unconscious and drive over a course worker. The one item that many folks don't think to check is wheel bearings, but that's also pretty easy. Also, no cords showing on the tires.
07-14-2010, 03:07 PM
TxCoyote

I will unfortunately miss it. Feel pity for me as I will be sailing on a 40 foot Catamaran in the BVI's for a week.
07-14-2010, 04:07 PM
LePapirrikY

I'm back :) finally after so much struggling im able to run once again.

I'm getting married in August, so before that,i need run one more time. Hopefully after August i'll be able to go to almost all the autocross once again.
07-14-2010, 04:26 PM
onething

Quote:

Originally Posted by LePapirrikY

I'm back :) finally after so much struggling im able to run once again.

I'm getting married in August, so before that,i need run one more time. Hopefully after August i'll be able to go to almost all the autocross once again.

First marriage?
07-14-2010, 04:33 PM
LePapirrikY

yes, the first and hopefully the only one :)
07-14-2010, 05:04 PM
jrj512

Quote:

Originally Posted by LePapirrikY

I'm back :) finally after so much struggling im able to run once again.

I'm getting married in August, so before that,i need run one more time. Hopefully after August i'll be able to go to almost all the autocross once again.

Congrats and wecome back!
07-14-2010, 05:04 PM
Squid

I will be there too.
07-14-2010, 05:33 PM
LePapirrikY

Thanks! i just made my payment, #34 :) Hopefully the new springs and damper from Korea will be here before next sat.
07-14-2010, 08:26 PM
99miata28

I'll be number 61 again. Just ordered some magnet numbers with STR magnet too. Guess I won't need the STR at this event though.
07-14-2010, 08:43 PM
jrj512

Quote:

Originally Posted by 99miata28

I'll be number 61 again. Just ordered some magnet numbers with STR magnet too. Guess I won't need the STR at this event though.

Nope. Just numbers. We do not put classes on the cars.
07-15-2010, 04:10 AM
Kasia90

Quote:

Originally Posted by OZMDD

If you're concerned about your car passing tech, you might run by the Wed nite GTG (usually at Kellers). Any number of people who attend this could easily look and tell you if you're in "passing" condition.
To add to what goofygrin said, your car should basically be in good working order with no parts or fluids that are likely to fall off on course, leak on the course, or fly around the cabin and hit you in the head, so you won't go unconscious and drive over a course worker. The one item that many folks don't think to check is wheel bearings, but that's also pretty easy. Also, no cords showing on the tires.

I am not worried was just curious. Plus, don't feel like gettin my ass busted bout bringing my Del Sol to a GTG!!! lol
07-15-2010, 09:37 AM
OZMDD

Lol, don't worry, I showed-up in a Yaris for a while!
07-15-2010, 09:00 PM
Mark52

I'll be there. If anbody owes me $$, I'll gladly accept same (hint, hint).
07-15-2010, 09:51 PM
goofygrin

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark52

I'll be there. If anbody owes me $$, I'll gladly accept same (hint, hint).

:D

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