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03-22-2011, 08:51 AM
ken o

LSC BMW AX #2, 4/9/11 @ Mineral Wells

Lone Star Chapter BMW announces Autocross #2 - April 9, 2011

Registration is now open for the 2011 LSC BMWCCA AX #2 Saturday, April 9, 2011.

http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/f...CA20110409.png

Even if you've never tried autocross before, come on out at give it a try. Instructors are provided. Or, ask for a ride with an instructor to see if you might enjoy it. Rides with an instructor and admission are free!

More information can be found on the LSC BMWCCA website http://www.lscbmwcca.org/autocross-schedule.html, and if you want to drive in the event you must register. Cost is $25 for BMWCCA members, but non-members can register for $35 which allows you to try it out one time.

Event information and Directions
**** Register Online at dlbracing.com ****
http://www.dlbracing.com/Clubs/Regis...D=4631&LMID=11

Registration for 2011 events will be 100% online. We will not accept payment on site! Online registration is available until 9PM the Thursday before each event and opens three Mondays prior to the event.

Tech Inspection
All participant vehicles must pass Tech Inspection on site.
Tech Inspection begins at 8am and will close at 9am.

Mandatory Driver's meeting at 9am.

First car will start around 9:30am.

Usually have 4 runs in the morning heat and 4 runs in the afternoon heat, per driver.

Rides in instructor vehicles are free. A helmet must be worn. There are loaner helmets available for those that do not own their own helmet. (Helmets must be rated M-2005 or SA-2005 or newer)
03-22-2011, 08:54 AM
CosmosMpower

The photobucket link doesn't work, is it the course map? Can we do a more wide open road course style event?
03-22-2011, 10:07 AM
ken o

Cannot see the map?
03-22-2011, 10:11 AM
sammm

Quote:

Originally Posted by ken o

Cannot see the map?

I can.
03-22-2011, 10:53 AM
jrj512

Quote:

Originally Posted by sammm

I can.

+1.
03-22-2011, 10:54 AM
CosmosMpower

Works now.
03-22-2011, 11:04 AM
OZMDD

Yippee! Looks like a fun course, and different from others I've run out at MW.
03-22-2011, 11:58 AM
cleave

Out of town that weekend. Looks like a fun course. I'll make it to a BMW event eventually.
03-22-2011, 01:20 PM
762

Well I will be touring the University of Cincinnati Law School on Friday, but hopefully I will be able to make it back for this. It looks like a great course.
03-22-2011, 01:58 PM
Jiggerachi

I think I might actually make it out to this one. I will hopefully be making at least one of the autocrosses that weekend, but most likely it will be this one. Looks like a really fun course, and MW is a great venue as always.
03-22-2011, 07:09 PM
TxCoyote

I'll miss the Saturday event, have family commitments. Should make the PCA event Sunday. At least I will go easier on my tires MW really tore em up last weekend
03-23-2011, 08:23 AM
Jiggerachi

Anyone know how long this event is scheduled to go? I just found out I have a birthday party to go to that day late afternoon, wondering if I can make them both...
03-23-2011, 08:27 AM
OZMDD

BMW events tend to run into the mid-afternoon due to the lunch break. PM KenO; he might let you run the morning-only if you take care of your work assignment and leave at lunchtime.
03-23-2011, 09:03 AM
jrj512

We had a guy at an NTAXS event only run the AM session and then get married in the afternoon. My wedding gift to him was not making him work. I'm such a giver.
03-23-2011, 09:25 AM
CosmosMpower

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrj512

We had a guy at an NTAXS event only run the AM session and then get married in the afternoon. My wedding gift to him was not making him work. I'm such a giver.

Some people play golf with buddies the morning of, some people autocross. It's all good.
03-23-2011, 12:52 PM
goofygrin

Quote:

Originally Posted by CosmosMpower

Some people play golf with buddies the morning of, some people autocross. It's all good.

Played golf with my friend on his wedding day. Bad idea. 7 of us in one big group and we were all over the damn place.
03-23-2011, 02:55 PM
Bigsrturbo

I'm not gonna be able to make this one PTP is booked till Monday then I can get my alignment..
03-23-2011, 03:57 PM
2zzmr2

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Originally Posted by Bigsrturbo

I'm not gonna be able to make this one PTP is booked till Monday then I can get my alignment..

They're booked for the next 2 weeks?

I'll be there.

My only concern is it looks like the slalom coming in to turn 5 is located right where the huge bump in the surface is (By bump I mean we catch air on it when running P3). Still, looks like a blast, hopefully my even bigger wing will be on by then.
04-04-2011, 07:34 PM
jbh

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Originally Posted by 2zzmr2

They're booked for the next 2 weeks?

I'll be there.

My only concern is it looks like the slalom coming in to turn 5 is located right where the huge bump in the surface is (By bump I mean we catch air on it when running P3). Still, looks like a blast, hopefully my even bigger wing will be on by then.

Thats because your car does not weigh anything.

Actually you should be going a lot slower than P3 at that point, at P3 you are probably going 80-90mph, but with this course much slower.

Looks like a fun course utilizing most of the entire pad.
04-04-2011, 11:50 PM
2zzmr2

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbh

Thats because your car does not weigh anything.

Actually you should be going a lot slower than P3 at that point, at P3 you are probably going 80-90mph, but with this course much slower.

Looks like a fun course utilizing most of the entire pad.

You make a good point sir, do you not catch air on P3? Then again i'm sure mine is a combination of light weight + stiff springs + 2 year old k-sports.
04-05-2011, 06:14 AM
jbh

My car will lift but I don't think it is completely airborn. Riding in your car I know it is much more stiffly sprung which has something to do with it I am sure. I also have full suspension travel. I do have to wait to brake until the car comes back down unless I want some major lockup.
04-06-2011, 04:16 PM
2zzmr2

I won't be able to make this event, Spyder is leaking some oil and i'd rather not risk it.
04-09-2011, 05:34 PM
jrj512

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It was a fun event and a great course, if I do say so myself.

There was even a new Miata Special Edition that I had not heard of before...
04-09-2011, 06:15 PM
ken o

That stupid Miata was fast!!

Great course! Good weather. Thanks to all who came out.
04-09-2011, 07:16 PM
wrx74

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Originally Posted by ken o

That stupid Miata was fast!!

Great course! Good weather. Thanks to all who came out.

Thanks!.....Oh.....wrong Miata.

Ditto ....course, weather and turnout.
04-09-2011, 08:03 PM
jbh

Fun course, lots of 3rd gear for me, very fast. Stupid cone cost me first place in my class I think.

The M.5 SVT GT3 NISMO TYPE R CR VTEC R18 S BIG ASS WING MIATA was fast!
04-09-2011, 08:04 PM
OZMDD

Hated to miss it, but the day at the zoo with the family and the Peebles' was really good. Hope tomorrow is as nice as today.
04-09-2011, 08:17 PM
ken o

http://www.lscbmwcca.org/autox_resul...4-09-11%29.htm
04-09-2011, 09:10 PM
slowchildmiata

Ken where are my cheetah, benjamin pile, and sky whip?
04-09-2011, 10:13 PM
Jiggerachi

I hated to miss it but my old man had his 60th birthday party today. I'll make the next one...hopefully.
04-10-2011, 01:40 PM
ken o

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Originally Posted by slowchildmiata

Ken where are my cheetah, benjamin pile, and sky whip?

At the track. Come and get them.
04-10-2011, 08:15 PM
slowchildmiata

Quote:

Originally Posted by ken o

At the track. Come and get them.

Trying to avoid my next addiction for a little longer. Give me a heads up on an event that I can go to start with and I'll probably go. Let me know if you know any instructors.
04-10-2011, 08:39 PM
ken o

Quote:

Originally Posted by slowchildmiata

Trying to avoid my next addiction for a little longer. Give me a heads up on an event that I can go to start with and I'll probably go. Let me know if you know any instructors.

TH is one. But he might not want more marks on the trunk.
04-20-2011, 07:37 PM
ken o

pixs
http://www.flickr.com/photos/5397130...7626539648766/