DO IT IN THE DARK... the Night AX IS BACK!!!! SEPT 25th/26TH

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09-16-2010, 01:06 AM
M3 Adjuster

DO IT IN THE DARK... the Night AX IS BACK!!!! SEPT 25th/26TH

Come on out and drive your car flat out.... IN THE DARK...?!?!?
The Lone Star Chapter Night Autocross/Autocross weekend is... SEPTEMBER 25TH/26TH AT MINERAL WELLS AIRPORT..

Do you feel like Autocross is nothing but " standing around " all day?
Do you feel like an autocross doesn't give you enough seat time?
Frustrated that you never really get to hang out and bench race with your buddies until the event is nearly over?

THE Lone Star Chapter Night autocross is the solution...

Limited to 40 attendees.... we split the groups into two.... and each group runs in the daytime for at least an hour.. This generally turns out to be nearly unlimited runs to familiarize yourself with the course.... not a paltry two or three runs....

Then.. at dusk.... we break for a COOKOUT.. and add in the glow sticks... As the sun sets we once again hit the course IN THE DARK. Once again.. at least an hour of runs for your group... then a chance to hang out with your new found friends and competitors and enjoy the a Texas Summer night while having a beverage....

MEMBERS -$30
NON MEMBERS - $40 ( NOTE THAT THIS IS A CHANCE FROM PAST YEARS! )

Bring plenty of TIRE because you will need it!

Accommodations for those that wish to stay overnight...

HOLIDAY INN MINERAL WELLS.
Ask for the Lone Star Chapter BMW rate (should be $75 per night).....

6801 Highway 180 E
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-7829

http://maps.google.com/maps/place?oe...43930788331753

Schedule
3:00 AUTOCROSS COMMITTEE arrival/setup
3:30 tech inspection opens
4:30 driver's meeting
5:00 first car off - group 1 - 55 mins
6:00 first car off- group 2 - 55 mins
6:55 DINNER BREAK
The dinner break is a chance to enjoy the Texas
summer sunset, grill , supp, , and socialize
in a away that we just don't normally do at most
autocross events since everyone will be taking a
break at the same time!

8:05 PM first car off - group 1 -55 mins
9:05 PM first car off -group 2 -55 mins
10PM ??????

Last year.. most drivers had the best results by driving with headlights OFF and parking lights or foglights ON.
Registration for our September events is open until FRIDAY night!
Keep in mind that the NIGHT autocross is on Saturday..
The regular points paying event is on SUNDAY...
Normal times apply for the Sunday event..
As usual.. the price for each event is $30 for members and $40 non-members

REGISTER ONLINE AT http://www.dlbracing.com/
09-16-2010, 06:19 AM
jrj512

This event is a lot of fun. It is very casual and the food is always great! It is pretty wild running with only your parking lights and using the glow sticks to guide you. You will be surprised how far ahead you can see those suckers. I have always gotten plenty of runs. In fact, I have never left this event wishing I had more runs. So, you certainly get your money's worth.
09-16-2010, 06:26 AM
bnordin

Can't make it as I will be protecting North Texas from the invasion of the dreaded "DOVE".
09-16-2010, 10:44 AM
jeepinbanditrider

hmm Tempting :)
09-16-2010, 11:29 AM
jrj512

http://i982.photobucket.com/albums/a...oXComp72-2.jpg
09-16-2010, 11:47 AM
Jiggerachi

Man this is tempting, i've been wanting to get back into autocross...

Just how punishing would this be on a good set of Falken 912s?? I don't have any spare racing tires at the moment so i'd have to use my daily drivers.
09-16-2010, 12:52 PM
OZMDD

Not to talk you out of it, but MW is pretty tough on street tires, if you want them to stay smooth and balanced. Of course, if you don't drive them too hard, you'll be fine; just have to give it up on the high-G turns.
09-16-2010, 12:55 PM
jrj512

Just don't lock up the brakes and you will be okay.
09-16-2010, 02:36 PM
OZMDD

Quote:

It is pretty wild running with only your parking lights and using the glow sticks to guide you. You will be surprised how far ahead you can see those suckers.

Wonder what the rule on NVG's is...
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09-16-2010, 02:42 PM
jrj512

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Originally Posted by OZMDD

Wonder what the rule on NVG's is...
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Smoke 'em if you got 'em.
09-17-2010, 06:48 AM
jrj512

Saturday (night) course:

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/4...mwcca20.th.png

Sunday course:

http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/4...mwcca20.th.png
09-22-2010, 10:09 AM
ken o

FYI - Comfort Suites in MW has rooms for $59 on Priceline.
09-22-2010, 10:29 AM
jrj512

Quote:

Originally Posted by ken o

FYI - Comfort Suites in MW has rooms for $59 on Priceline.

Can you get them by the hour?
09-22-2010, 11:07 AM
ken o

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrj512

Can you get them by the hour?

LOL you can't make it an hour.
09-22-2010, 11:41 AM
POS Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by ken o

LOL you can't make it an hour.

:clap:
09-22-2010, 09:06 PM
OZMDD

I think he needs an hour for the lil blue pills to kick-in!
09-23-2010, 07:54 AM
onething

This conversation reminds me of the conversation at Whataburger last Saturday monring. How else would ken o know these things ::eek02::
09-25-2010, 10:50 AM
M3 Adjuster

The glow sticks are here! The night autocross is tonight! Registration is open thru 1pm. With the rain this morning and early afternoon the committee will arrive at 3:30-4pm to set up the course... The rain looks to be passing and should be clear at that time and tonight should be simply partly cloudy and a beautiful perfect 78 degree day tomorrow!
09-25-2010, 11:39 AM
CHeavin_2006

I'll be there Sunday.
09-26-2010, 03:27 PM
jrj512

Wow, what great event today. Good course, good weather, and a great car! Miatamoto and Vo really have Vo's S2000 set up nicely.
09-26-2010, 07:04 PM
Miatamoto

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrj512

Wow, what great event today. Good course, good weather, and a great car! Miatamoto and Vo really have Vo's S2000 set up nicely.

Cool, good to hear you approve! Wish I could have been there today.
09-26-2010, 07:33 PM
ken o

Results
09-26-2010, 07:46 PM
CHeavin_2006

weather made the day!
09-26-2010, 08:03 PM
slowchildmiata

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrj512

Wow, what great event today. Good course, good weather, and a great car! Miatamoto and Vo really have Vo's S2000 set up nicely.

Thanks for riding along and making me slower. ;)

At least I finished a lap with you in the car this time. :burnrubr:
09-26-2010, 08:08 PM
ken o

my fastest
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcZt4Aa_WFo
09-26-2010, 09:58 PM
CHeavin_2006

I liked the course a lot...
too bad my tires are dead :(
had a lot of fun, though!
09-27-2010, 12:26 PM
SixAce

Looked like a great course, wish I could have been there. Lol @ Ken O. doing 92mph in an autox. Nice run.

p.s. what about the night ax? Times? Vids (nightvision?)..
09-27-2010, 12:42 PM
ken o

Night results

No not 92 mph, that is too fast for AX. It was 92 kph.

No no night video, way too dark.

I did see this.
Attachment 4702
09-27-2010, 01:50 PM
CosmosMpower

Quote:

Originally Posted by ken o

Night results

No not 92 mph, that is too fast for AX. It was 92 kph.

No no night video, way too dark.

I did see this.
Attachment 4702

Lies, I've hit 110+ at a BMW autocross at MW before. Uh oh, here comes the insurance police :)
09-27-2010, 03:23 PM
ken o

Quote:

Originally Posted by CosmosMpower

Lies, I've hit 110+ at a BMW autocross at MW before. Uh oh, here comes the insurance police :)

Sorry sir, we don't know who you are.
09-27-2010, 04:46 PM
aalvarez04

I had a fun time on Cory's dead tires. hehe.
09-27-2010, 11:21 PM
sean

The Night event was a blast. Super laid back. (So laid back I forgot to align my cameras, DOH!)

Here is the event by day (97.102)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gfZsc3gqDE
Here is the event by night (98.946)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IPZ27rNDzU
09-29-2010, 08:41 AM
M3 Adjuster

Love the side by side viewing of night and daytime !