SCCA National Tour - Walnut Ridge, AR 3/31-4/2

Link to official SCCA info site for the Walnut Ridge National Tour

Registration is now open! I'll be there for certain (I've got some vacation time I have to use up by 3/31). Still working out a possible co-driver arrangement. I'll be registered, as soon as the SCCA decides to email me my freakin' password.

Who else is going? I expect to see POS at least, since I distinctly recall him saying last season that the only thing that kept him from going to National events was the lack of a competitive car. :wink:

There should be a big C Stock contingent from Austin (including current National Champ Chris Williams) - let's see the same from DFW!

I'm going to Ft. Myers in Feb. I've got a co-drive in a STU Subaru with a former coworker in Orlando. Can't wait!

I'm not sure if I'll make the Ft. Walton tour.

Did you mean Walnut Ridge instead of Ft. Walton or are they the same thing?

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Originally Posted by Miatamoto

Did you mean Walnut Ridge instead of Ft. Walton or are they the same thing?

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Err... oops. ::Clown::

Edited my original post because I can't remember where I'm going. :wink:

Where is Walnut Ridge, AR?? Is it in the NE corner of Arkansas??

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Originally Posted by POS Racing

Where is Walnut Ridge, AR?? Is it in the NE corner of Arkansas??

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Yes. There's a frappr map out there somewhere with the locations of all of this year's Tours, but I can't find it at the moment.

Edit: Found the map

OK, I'm officially registered. lugnutjon is 95% confirmed as my co-driver.


Who else is game? :burnrubr:

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Originally Posted by altiain

OK, I'm officially registered.

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sniff...sniff...Team Cheap Bastard with National recognition. It's a proud day here at the TCB home office! :cheers:

Although I am not a member of TCB, nor am I a Miata driver, I am planning to be there with the Yellow Escort. I am retiring at the end of May:D :D and need to use up 15 days of personal business leave.

Would my building my own tire tail for about $15 put me in the running for TCB?

Doug

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Originally Posted by cone-cerned

Would my building my own tire tail for about $15 put me in the running for TCB?

Doug

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Maybe. It will definitely put you in the running for "top ten vehicles I wouldn't drive behind on the freeway". :wink:

I just designed, gathered and cut the material. A friend that builds race car chassis to NHRA specs will do the welding. A man's got to know his limitations.

Just stay close, maybe they will bounce over you.

Show us the FEA. You designed it, right? (If I didn't ask, I'm sure Altiain would've)

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Originally Posted by cone-cerned

Would my building my own tire tail for about $15 put me in the running for TCB?

Doug

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Only if it makes it just shy of Fulton, Ark before it falls off the car! ::Clown::

I'm thinking about going, but that is my Birthday weekend!

Hilton.com isn't showing anything available in Walnut Ridge, Ark??

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Originally Posted by POS Racing

I'm thinking about going, but that is my Birthday weekend!

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Mine too - getting to go is my b-day present to me. :mrgreen:

I don't think an "official" hotel has been designated yet. I figure once that info has been released then I'll book a room.

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Originally Posted by POS Racing

Only if it makes it just shy of Fulton, Ark before it falls off the car! ::Clown::

I'm thinking about going, but that is my Birthday weekend!

Hilton.com isn't showing anything available in Walnut Ridge, Ark??

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The closest hotel is an easy 30 minutes away.

I'll be there, hopefully campaigning the Evo. Anyone going back for the Pro?

Edit: Doug, are you picking up some V710's for the ZX2?

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Originally Posted by ratt_finkel

The closest hotel is an easy 30 minutes away.

I'll be there, hopefully campaigning the Evo. Anyone going back for the Pro?

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Are you? Driving to NE AR two weekends in a row doesn't fit my schedule. The only Pro I'll make this season will be the Mineral Wells one.

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Originally Posted by ratt_finkel

Doug, are you picking up some V710's for the ZX2?

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Yes. I have already picked up another set of wheels. I plan to order the V710's next week from Tire Rack.:drive:

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Originally Posted by Miatamoto

Show us the FEA. You designed it, right? (If I didn't ask, I'm sure Altiain would've)

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FEA? :confused: Do you mean the back of the envelope I used under that dim light back there in the corner booth?;)

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Originally Posted by cone-cerned

FEA? :confused: Do you mean the back of the envelope I used under that dim light back there in the corner booth?;)

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The tire tail is a really simple design and probably way over-engineered, so if it remotely looks like the one that's sold I'm sure it's pretty safe.

I would be up for a co-drive. If anybody has a seat. ::Flag::

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Originally Posted by altiain

Are you? Driving to NE AR two weekends in a row doesn't fit my schedule. The only Pro I'll make this season will be the Mineral Wells one.

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I sure am. The mirros-cross got me hooked. That was one of the best times I've ever had autocrossing.

EDIT: Doug, what size are you going with? The 225/50's or the 205/50's? I would honestly recommend the 205's just for the gearing advantage.

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Originally Posted by ratt_finkel

EDIT: Doug, what size are you going with? The 225/50's or the 205/50's? I would honestly recommend the 205's just for the gearing advantage.

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205/50-15's. The OEM wheels are 15x5.5. I don't think 225's would work on that narrow a wheel.

Anybody have an open seat? :D

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Originally Posted by ratt_finkel

The closest hotel is an easy 30 minutes away.

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Yesh, what town??

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Originally Posted by POS Racing

Yesh, what town??

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Jonesboro

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Originally Posted by ratt_finkel

Jonesboro

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Hey ratt_finkel, got a link or location for the hotel you're staying at? I need to book a room, but the scca hotel/lodging link doesn't provide any useful info.

My son Paul is going to take a few days of vacation and co-drive with me. We are both registered, making 6 in GS.

We are staying here, http://www.airnav.com/reserve/hotel?...R,US&near=KARG, AirNav says it is 7.9 miles north of the airport (KARG is Walnut Ridge Regional) on US 67.

Doug
GS 21
That Yellow Escort

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Originally Posted by cone-cerned

My son Paul is going to take a few days of vacation and co-drive with me. We are both registered, making 6 in GS.

We are staying here, http://www.airnav.com/reserve/hotel?...R,US&near=KARG, AirNav says it is 7.9 miles north of the airport (KARG is Walnut Ridge Regional) on US 67.

Doug
GS 21
That Yellow Escort

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Good luck to you guys. Robert O will be there. Check the back of the book in GS. You will see his name several times.:punchout:

Iian, you'll have to try expedia or yahoo yp or something similar to find the hotles. There's a dicsussion on scca forums if you need more info.

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Originally Posted by ratt_finkel

Good luck to you guys. Robert O will be there. Check the back of the book in GS. You will see his name several times.:punchout:

Iian, you'll have to try expedia or yahoo yp or something similar to find the hotles. There's a dicsussion on scca forums if you need more info.

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Linkie? I'm feeling lazy today. :wink:

I guess if you want the job done...

Here's a link to the sccaforums/com thread on hotels for Walnut Ridge[/url]

Here's a link to the hotel info in Pocahontas, AR

I've booked a room at the America's Best Value Inn. Can't be any worse than where we stayed in Mineral Wells for the Divisional last summer, and it's a hell of a lot cheaper ($49 a night)!

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Originally Posted by altiain

($49 a night)!

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I don't know. That sounds expensive for a TeePee with a hole in the roof.

I will pass along one tip. You normally run the Miata on fumes at autocross events. There is not a gas station close. You have to go all the way into town. In other words you will be sweating it if you start the trek with the gauge indicating below "E". Been there, made it.

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Originally Posted by general default

I don't know. That sounds expensive for a TeePee with a hole in the roof.

I will pass along one tip. You normally run the Miata on fumes at autocross events. There is not a gas station close. You have to go all the way into town. In other words you will be sweating it if you start the trek with the gauge indicating below "E". Been there, made it.

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Thanks for the tip, General. I'll make sure to bring an auxilliary can with me to the site.

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Originally Posted by altiain

Thanks for the tip, General. I'll make sure to bring an auxilliary can with me to the site.

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Bring it with you on the trip, there are some scary parts where the only thing around you is farm land.

One more local person is signed up.

But AAA is having trouble finding Walnut Ridge. Me too.

Pocahontas, AR is less than 10 miles from the site. Days Inn is new....I"m at the Scottish Inn. I was ther elast year and it wasnt bad :-)

david

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Originally Posted by ratt_finkel

The closest hotel is an easy 30 minutes away.

I'll be there, hopefully campaigning the Evo. Anyone going back for the Pro?

Edit: Doug, are you picking up some V710's for the ZX2?

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I'll be there...short trip from Central KY, relatively speaking...
I miss Texas! snif-snif....
....although, it seems I've spent more time in TX than KY since I moved...been in TX for almost three weeks, leaving a week from Monday night to go back to the snow and other ugly northern stuff...

Sweet! Hopefully Andy Hollis will have the STS2 Miata sorted by then. Watching you two duke it out will be fun. :mrgreen:

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Originally Posted by altiain

Sweet! Hopefully Andy Hollis will have the STS2 Miata sorted by then. Watching you two duke it out will be fun. :mrgreen:

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He's already mentioned he'll have the civic in AR, unfortunately.

Since I will be a total National Tour Newbie, figured I'd ask some of you experienced folks for some guidance.

I re-upped with the SCCA and have a current membership card, got signed up for the event (and have confirmation e-mail to prove it). I bought a 2006 rule book at Sundays event. Saw the note about the Gas Can and have a spot on the trailer for it.

What else do I need to have??

Good luck and a AAA card?