Anyone know exactly what this event entails? Is it worth attending? The chance for some seat time without and competition pressure is pretty appealing, but "practice" can mean a lot of things. Can any of our ::OldMan::s shed any light on the matter? :D
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It's like any other practice. We first do some jumping jacks, then the coach has us take a knee for a pep talk. We split into shirts and skins, practice some drills, and then hit the locker room. ::Clown:: ::Fruity::
I assume people take turns working the course while others line up for as many runs as you want. I was planning to attend in order to play around with my shocks.
I haven't gone in a couple of years, but IIRC, it goes like this:
- No fish net stockings
- You have to be an SCCA member
- There's usually a small AX course and a skid pad
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Originally Posted by onething
We don't want to know any more about that.
That leaves me out :(Quote:
Originally Posted by onething
It's actually a lot more laid back than that. No one works the course. If you hit a cone, you go back out and pick it up. Or you have it arranged so that someone else does it for you.Quote:
Originally Posted by jrj512
SpinOutF500
This is a very laid back event (for SCCA). There will be an autocross course and a skidpad for certain. If there's enough room a dedicated slalom line - it was a big hit last year.
It's come when you like, leave when you like, run as often as you like, shag your own cones. We'll also be testing the newly revamped timing equipment and making some tweaks to the trailer and other stuff.
It's a great deal for a ton of seat time. There's a limited number of slots so sign up early...
Chief ::OldMan::
What about annual tech? I really miss that. :(
Sorry - no annual tech this year.
Wait... is this the same as the practice in the other thread wherein your fee includes entry into the next days competition, or is this practice only? I'm going to see if I can get my days off switched around so I can go to one of these (the other is on the 17th supposedly? I think?). Somebody give me more info on this. If it's a Sunday only thing it would be awesome as I'm off that day...
The school on the 17th followed up by Event #1 on the 18th may be more helpful. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by MadMonkey
More info = http://www.autocross.com/texasregion/
I have signed up for the practice. Still trying to sort out some suspension settings. I ran with no rear bar at MW last weekend, and it felt fairly good, though it wanted to rotate a little more than I would have liked. Probably at PF I'll have to use the stock 12mm bar and/or maybe a stiffer setting on the rear shocks. It's always better to sort things like this out at a practice as opposed to a race day.
There are still plenty of spots left for the practice event. We will be accepting walk-up registration, so if you wake up Sunday morning and feel like some seat time come on out.
At $25 this is a great deal for a lot of seat time. No work assignments, no heat schedules. You'll be able to make as many runs as you like and really get your car dialed in for the start of the season.
Since you're accepting walk-ups I may show up. Can I get directions? :D
1501 Central Dr Bedford, TX 76022 use the online map service of your choice. We'll be just outside the stadium.Quote:
Originally Posted by MadMonkey
The following note just showed up in my e-mail!
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all of those that signed up for the practice please be aware that sunday is the start of Daylight savings time. which means that when you get up sunday morning you will have lost an hour. poof it's gone until November 11.
so don't be late.
Later...
Thanks to Miatamoto for helping me improve my slalom and 270 degree turns. It was also cool to see how I could knock off a half second by keeping the corner leading into the second (off-set) slalom nice and tight. It is so tempting to overdrive sharp corners and just push out several yards. :burnrubr:
Yes, a very nice, mellow event. Thanks to the organizers who pulled it off with seeming ease. :clap:
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How does the civic compare to the MSM around the cones?Quote:
Originally Posted by srivendel
Well, stock from the factory they both understeer a lot. The MSM is easier to place because you can actually see the hood. It was also more chuckable just because it was smaller. The Si was a lot of fun, however, and having a broader rev range to work with meant less shifting. Turn in was better than I expected too. The Si weighs about 300 lbs more than the MSM and you can feel it, but I think this is going to be a fun season, especially with those sticky tires on their way from the Tire Rack.Quote:
Originally Posted by Titus
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Glad I could help, you were looking fast out there.Quote:
Originally Posted by jrj512
Thanks for bringing the trophy for me.
Huh, a stock Miata that understeers!?!?! I've never seen one. :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by srivendel
BTW, your SI looks very nice. I didn't realize that was you or I would have stopped to talk.
I think I have heard someone else make a similar comment about a MSM off the lot. I believe an alignment cured it though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Miatamoto
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Originally Posted by Miatamoto
I guess my MME t-shirt didn't work.
I will try to do a better job of identifying myself in the future. :oops: Just never sure how to walk up to people and say "hey, I'm that jackass off MME!" :albino:Quote:
Originally Posted by jrj512
As for the understeery MSM, even the PCA instructor was surprised by how much it understeered when he drove it at Autox 101.
S.
Don't worry, I'm sure they usually catch on pretty quick ::Clown::Quote:
Originally Posted by srivendel
You'll have to be more specific than that. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by srivendel
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Originally Posted by srivendel
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Originally Posted by sammm
LOL
Just read about the "no annual" tech. Looks like I get to fuss w/ John while he picks my car over every event. Oh well, have more to change out upon arrival, so now I have to get there really early. Dang it!