TX Region SCCA Autocross #1 - Sunday, March 10, 2013 - Dallas Raceway - Crandall, TX

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03-03-2013, 01:34 PM
autoxmax

TX Region SCCA Autocross #1 - Sunday, March 10, 2013 - Dallas Raceway - Crandall, TX

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1^st autocross of the year: TX Region SCCA Solo #1 - Sunday, March 10th

Where? Dallas Raceway in Crandall, TX. This is a drag race facility & it has a HUGE concrete paddock pad & isquickly becoming a favorite autocross location for many clubs!
We’re staying with the same Grid/Paddock layout as our last coupleof events last year. Grid on the far East side & Paddock in the fenced area location (East side of the site). Again, we ask that large tow rigs & trailers use the far West asphalt parking lot.

Event #1 Schedule:
•Registration & Tech Inspection: 7:30am - 8:30am (PLEASE DON’T BE LATE)
(If you are new to TX Region SCCA events,please be AT THE SITE by 7:30am)

•Course opens: 8:00am (approx.)

•Novice Walkthru: 8:30am (approx.)

•MANDATORY Drivers Meeting: 9:00am (approx.)

•First Runs Start 9:30am (Approx.)

•Trophies (and BEER :D) approx. 30 minutes after conclusion of runs. (approx. 3:30 PM)

Online Registration closes Friday night,March 8^th at 11:59pm.

**Walk up registrations ARE allowed on site but will be charged an additional $5.

**CREDIT CARDS CAN NOT BE ACCEPTED ONSITE!!

Online Registration Link:
http://msreg.us/2013TXEvent1

All this information and MORE is available on the Texas Region SCCA Solo webpage:
http://texasscca.org/soloautocross
03-04-2013, 09:45 AM
jrj512

The course:

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03-04-2013, 09:49 AM
TxCoyote

Nice course. Too bad I'll be out of town and will miss it.
03-04-2013, 09:59 AM
POS Racing

Never-mind.... ;-)
03-04-2013, 10:24 AM
ken o

Great, finally a course without a 1000 slaloms and I can't make it.
03-04-2013, 10:25 AM
CosmosMpower

That looks like a really fun course.
03-04-2013, 04:56 PM
ratt_finkel

I'll be there. Finally a course with some sweepers I can test the new setup on!
03-07-2013, 05:35 PM
autoxmax

Just a reminder...

Sunday morning at 2am is Daylight Savings!

That means we all lose 1 hour sleep and what should be 7:30 start for Tech & Registration is in reality going to be 6:30 start time for your body clock!

Set your clocks ahead & please don't be late for the event!
03-08-2013, 07:59 PM
yeaseth

looking forward to it
03-08-2013, 08:25 PM
revs

Over 140 drivers, we're going to be out there all day. Glad it's not summer.
03-08-2013, 08:47 PM
BMcCann

Currently 54 novices! :scared:
03-08-2013, 09:36 PM
OZMDD

Yes, but after the school, they will be FAST novices!
03-09-2013, 06:07 PM
eliandi

We novices only totaled 4 cars and a fence today, we will do fine!
:burnrubr:

(jk)

Enjoyed the school. Will be there tomorrow in the red mini.
03-09-2013, 09:56 PM
autoxmax

Don't forget...

Daylight Savings! "Spring Ahead" those clocks tonight when you go to bed!!
03-10-2013, 05:41 PM
OZMDD

Man, what a great course. I was certain it would be hard for the novices to follow, but it seemed to be universally admired. It was plenty fast, and rewarded good car placement. Awesome to see so many people at event #1, and so many new cars/drivers joining the madness. The autox school really worked: this was the easiest day I've had as Novice Chief, since everyone knew what to do! Kudos to TX Region SCCA!
03-10-2013, 06:25 PM
BMcCann

I agree with that hard to follow for the novices comment...but yeah most figured it out.

So...when can we start implementing a .975 handicap for street tires? :)
03-10-2013, 06:29 PM
eliandi

The course today was WAY easier to follow and learn than the 2 school courses for me and my buddy. We had a track map, more guide cones, the chalk lines, etc.

One thing I'd add to the school are handout maps for the courses.
03-10-2013, 07:08 PM
AWalker

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMcCann

So...when can we start implementing a .975 handicap for street tires? :)

Second on this!

It wouldn't affect competition within tire class, it would just give us a better idea of where we might stack up in pax if we run RT classes at national events.
03-10-2013, 07:59 PM
general default

Texas Region SCCA Event #1 Results

Miata's take top 4 places in PAX
03-10-2013, 08:35 PM
BMcCann

Interesting to note that the other cars in the top 10 are a Subaru, Cheese Pizza car, and a pole dancer.
03-10-2013, 09:34 PM
brandondan1

Quote:

Originally Posted by AWalker

Second on this!

It wouldn't affect competition within tire class, it would just give us a better idea of where we might stack up in pax if we run RT classes at national events.

+3, We get the same PAX modifier of standard AS-HS classes (determined by cars using slicks) even though we're on street tires. Not that I care much about PAX, just an observation...unless I'm looking at it wrong? Also, Brad and Aaron have proven the genesis is too fast to be G-stock ;) (good driving btw)

Great course, had a lot of fun today even with the gale force winds.
03-10-2013, 10:02 PM
BMcCann

AFAIK, RT classes at the national level don't have the .975 added in. However, many regions are implementing it in their overall PAX results. I know for a fact that San Diego, Los Angeles, and other regions all over the place are using it.

And thanks for the compliment Brandon :)
03-11-2013, 02:55 AM
OZMDD

He was complimenting the car, Brad, :)

The RT classes are only supplemental, so not technically a national class. If you read the writing on the wall, it is unlikely that there will ever be a jacket awarded based on pax. If that ever happens, Rick Ruth suddenly becomes a kingmaker, and too many people are opposed to that possibility. I think there is a better chance of seeing Stock classes go to a 180 or 200 TW rule, except maybe SS. Who knows.

As for comparing yourself nationally, here ya go: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...ator_casio.jpg
03-11-2013, 08:31 AM
BMcCann

Oh, I thought after last year's decent turnout it was made into an actual class. Oh well...
03-11-2013, 09:25 AM
ratt_finkel

That was an interesting event. Glad we got 5 runs. And it was really cool to see so many novices at one event. Except for a few out-liers, it seemed like they all were quick right out of the gate. And I saw improvement on every run. Sounds like the school was a success too!

Challenging course, never felt like I did what I wanted to on it. Lots of high risk low-reward type stuff. Which I love! But it was not easy for me.
03-11-2013, 10:03 AM
jrj512

Quote:

Originally Posted by ratt_finkel

Challenging course, never felt like I did what I wanted to on it. Lots of high risk low-reward type stuff. Which I love! But it was not easy for me.

I like how the begining 180 and 90 into the slalom worked out. It was hard to nail it. I ended up short-shifting into second while going around the pivot just after start in order to free myself up to deal solely with the 180.
03-11-2013, 03:09 PM
ratt_finkel

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrj512

I like how the begining 180 and 90 into the slalom worked out. It was hard to nail it. I ended up short-shifting into second while going around the pivot just after start in order to free myself up to deal solely with the 180.

Yeah, I was short shifting as well. Just no where to put power down.
03-11-2013, 08:56 PM
brandondan1

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrj512

I like how the begining 180 and 90 into the slalom worked out. It was hard to nail it. I ended up short-shifting into second while going around the pivot just after start in order to free myself up to deal solely with the 180.

That and turn 2 were my fav parts.

Also hope mrs Jan is ok, looked like at first she was autocrossing, but then got a charley horse. aintnobodygottimefadat!

Maybe low electrolytes/blood sugar? (from my non-assessent)
03-12-2013, 06:24 AM
jrj512

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandondan1

That and turn 2 were my fav parts.

Also hope mrs Jan is ok, looked like at first she was autocrossing, but then got a charley horse. aintnobodygottimefadat!

Maybe low electrolytes/blood sugar? (from my non-assessent)

She's fine, thanks. I agree that it was probably low electrolytes that caused a cramp that caused her to twist her knee.
03-13-2013, 10:16 AM
mwortham

I picked up two small coolers that were left in the paddock area. If you're missing a cooler, let me know. I can bring them to the next event.

Mark
03-13-2013, 05:43 PM
autoxmax

**We are missing one of the SCCA Motorola radios from the event last Sunday.

If anyone might have an idea where the radio might be, please email me.
03-15-2013, 10:31 AM
yeaseth

Event Video

Fun event, Here's the Vid:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0r7n-...Ra6XJ759vLmjsg
If your on a smart phone Ill have a version uploaded to vimeo pretty soon that you can watch, Youtube is being annoying
03-15-2013, 10:33 AM
yeaseth

and I'm missing a number 6 magnet, just to add to the lost and found list
03-15-2013, 12:23 PM
revs

Quote:

Originally Posted by yeaseth

Fun event, Here's the Vid:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0r7n-...Ra6XJ759vLmjsg
If your on a smart phone Ill have a version uploaded to vimeo pretty soon that you can watch, Youtube is being annoying

Excellent video!
03-16-2013, 05:41 PM
autoxmax

Ben Freedman has done a video from the 1st event. He's our "official Videographer".

Good stuff, Ben!!

http://vimeo.com/61897009
03-16-2013, 07:58 PM
jrj512

Great vid!
03-16-2013, 09:26 PM
BMcCann

Nicely put together video! I'm glad you got footage of me doing the most difficult course lining ever. :)
03-18-2013, 08:54 AM
yeaseth

Thanks!
03-18-2013, 09:08 AM
OZMDD

That's really nice work, Ben! Thanks for putting in the time and effort on that. I really enjoyed your editing and selection. Hope to see more!
03-18-2013, 09:20 AM
sammm

Quote:

Originally Posted by OZMDD

That's really nice work, Ben! Thanks for putting in the time and effort on that. I really enjoyed your editing and selection. Hope to see more!

+1.... great job!