It will be a double-header at Lone Star Park next weekend with the SCCA hosting an event there on Sunday. Come one, come all.
More info at http://texasscca.org/Home.aspx.
I will post a course map in a few days.
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It will be a double-header at Lone Star Park next weekend with the SCCA hosting an event there on Sunday. Come one, come all.
More info at http://texasscca.org/Home.aspx.
I will post a course map in a few days.
Don't forget this is time change weekend. Spring forward 1-hour Saturday night.
I am looking for two people to arrive on Sunday at 7 AM in order to help clear the course of gravel using supplied back-pack blowers. This would be your work assignment for the event. If you are interested, then please contact me at jrj512 at dfwmx5 dot com.
Signed up!
Dust your car off & grab your helmet!
The first Texas Region SCCA autocross of the 2011 season is this weekend Sunday, March 13th at LoneStarPark in Grand Prairie!
Online registration is still open but closes Friday, March 11th at midnight -
http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.cfm/event/event.advert/uidEvent/3DF0A23D-98B4-F67C-2669AB32C7B4FE88
Registration will be allowed at the event site. (But who wants to stand in line, right??)
Sunday's Entry Fee:
$30 for SCCA members. $40 for non-members (includes weekend membership).
Sunday’s event schedule:
7:30am - 8:30am....Registration & Tech Inspection Open
8:00am - 9:00am....Course open for walking
8:40am (approx).....Novice Walk Thru
9:00am (approx).....Mandatory Drivers Meeting
9:30am (approx).....Drivers to Grid, Workers to Course, First Car Out!
Sunday’s Course Map -
http://img64.imageshack.us/i/lonestarparkscca2011031.png/
If this will be your first event with Texas Region SCCA Solo, please be at the site by 7:30am! This gives you time to get registration taken care of, Tech your car & have plenty of time to walk the course.
Everyone on site MUST sign the insurance waiver & get a wristband. Minor waivers will be available for anyone under 18.
Also, a very helpful guide to a day of autocrossing:
http://www.autocross.com/tr/modules/content/index.php?id=44
If you’re interested in getting in on the Solo Annual Registration program (9 events for the price of 7), it’s not too late!! Just follow the link for more information -
http://texasscca.org/Solo/Solo2011AnnualRegistration.aspx
In addition, we’ve got a Test-N-Tune/Practice event at the same site the day before on the Saturday. The test-n-tune will be from 9am to 4pm. You get to make as many runs as you like (or as long as your tires last). There will be a timed course plus a couple of course tuning areas. We plan on having the Division’s scales onsite if you would like to weigh your car. Scales will only be available if the approved operators are available at the time.
Your car will have to be Tech’d before being allowed to run the test-n-tune. Note: Entry fee is “per person” Not “per car”.
Test-N-Tune/Practice Event registration link -
http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.cfm/event/event.advert/uidEvent/FD2B2CAD-D7F1-A464-B21C45C5131A2E51
Speaking of Tech...
The 2011 Solo Annual Tech Inspection will be at LoneStarPark the same Saturday as the test-n-tune (Saturday, March 12th). Our Chief of Tech, Bob Neff will be onsite & conducting Annual Tech inspections. Annual Tech will be from 8:30am to 4pm.
For more info & qualifications on the Texas Region Solo Annual Tech program, follow the link to the Texas Region Solo page -
http://texasscca.org/Solo/SoloAnnualTech.aspx
That’s all for now.
Thanks for your time & inbox space! We’ll see ya around the cones!
Brad Maxcy
Texas Region Asst RE - Solo
[email protected]
(If you have questions or comments, please feel free to send me a note!)
For more info on everything TX Region Solo, got to our wepage - www.texassolo.org
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How can I forget...
Ditch the Spare weigh-in this Sunday at the first event.
Time to meet reality!! :)
Dang I will be at MSR-C. Can I email my weight?Quote:
Originally Posted by autoxmax
Submit a pic of you on the scale (clothed) holding today's paper. The scale reading must be visible.Quote:
Originally Posted by ken o
fixedQuote:
Originally Posted by jrj512
Is this a joke? I can't make the event Sunday, but I wanted to weigh in for the competition as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by jrj512
Hey if the skinny kids above can't make It in for the weigh in I may win by default!
Yea default! ::db2::
;)
Is there a booby prize for gaining weight?
I just made it up, so it is probably a joke.Quote:
Originally Posted by altiain
No way! I didn't guess any weights at the carney! ! :no: :no:Quote:
Originally Posted by OZMDD
Well me and my new co-driver are signed up! ::db2::
But I note we don't show up on the registration list yet? Is that because I'm paying with a low-numbered, third party, out-of-state check?? ::Bleh::
The positions are filled.Quote:
Originally Posted by jrj512
Quote:
Originally Posted by altiain
Sorry boys. Ditch the Spare Tire contestants must weigh in on the official DTST scale. It's the same scale used when the contest started last season at Event #9. It wouldn't be fair to all of the other contestants if you use a different scale or email your weight.Quote:
Originally Posted by ken o
No worries, Jen. Can we stop by any time during the day to weigh in, even if we aren't attending the event?Quote:
Originally Posted by racechick
If you aren't driving in the event, you must visit the Golden Corral and eat for an hour immediately before weigh-in. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by altiain
Of course! Anyone that entered the DTST contest can drop by the event site to weigh in, even if they will not compete in the autocross. Weigh ins will be done all day near the T&S trailer.Quote:
Originally Posted by altiain
It's been a LONG time, but I'm going to try and venture back out. Probably won't run this one, cars still too new. GL everyone.
What the !!!!???Quote:
Originally Posted by BenRomans04
http://www.geekologie.com/2009/04/04/baconhenge.jpg
Holy blast-from-the-past! What heavily-modded slushbox will you be racing this season?? :)
No mods. Stock IS 350. Should be fun. Completely different car then the old vic.Quote:
Originally Posted by OZMDD
Should have gotten a 1M Coupe. Or just buy my 335i M Sport.Quote:
Originally Posted by BenRomans04
Cool! How is it on the track?Quote:
Originally Posted by BenRomans04
I wanted 4 doors, so no 1 coupe. And as far as the 335, I hated the fact of spend 40K on a car and having to add on leather. Plus I ike the ride in the lexus better. It won't be as nice on the track as the bmw, but I like it on the road better.
We'll find out this weekend.....lol Just picked it up Monday night.
Anyone need a tire warmer? It's been way too long. . .
You're welcome to jump in. PM me if you're interested.Quote:
Originally Posted by blackzx3_13
I'm in!
Any word on run/work order?
Nice! That'll be fun. I autocrossed a friends IS350 one time, it actually drove really well. There's some kind of secret code to fully disable the stability control system. It involves some fancy footwork - tapping the parking brake and the brake pedal in some special sequence or something like that. I'm sure google knows how to do it. Just pushing the "off" button does't turn it off completely.Quote:
Originally Posted by BenRomans04
Proposed Run/Work Order
Run 1 / Work 3
XP, AS, BM, BSP, ESP, FM, FS, GP, SSM, SS, ST, STS, STU, STR
Run 2 / Work 1
CM, CS, DS, DSP, EM, EP, ES, F125, FP, FSP, FSAE, SM, T, W
Run 3 / Work 2
AM, ASP, BP, BS, CP, CSP, DM, DP, GS, HS, STX, X, STSL
Thanks everyone that came to the event today!
We could have gone to 6 runs with no problem on time. Blame me for being nervous about the timing setup & staying with 5 runs! Gary Kramar's hard work on the system & computer is paying off. Thanks, Gary!
Jerrett did an amazing job on the course! :clap::clap: Compliments were heard all day from entrants!
LOT's of new faces! Always great to see folks enjoying themselves at their 1st event!!! Thank you very much to the "veteran-autocrossers" that helped mentor the novices. I think every novice got multiple ride-alongs during the day & folks helping them out for their runs. That's what helps our sport grow in ALL the clubs!!
Events results will be up shortly along with the sound meter readings. Keep in mind, the only site with sound restrictions right now is Pen Field. Meter results are for your information. I know several of you are headed to the Tour event. The 100dB rule is enforced at the National Tour events.
Thanks again everyone!
We'll see ya at the next SCCA regional: Lone Star Park on Sunday, April 10th!
Great course, had a lot of fun and the event went really smoothly!
Well done to all
Awesome course! Starting to get more comfortable pushing the car, although I had an epic spin on my last run...
Can't wait for the next one, hopefully with new tires by then.
Excellent course! Truly national caliber! Kudos to who ever designed it.
Great course! It was good to be out there again.
Awesome day! I appreciate everyone making my new co-driver feel welcome she had a great day! I was very proud she had all clean runs no DNF's and she just kept going faster every run.
She did however think the finish was stupid. ;)