Texas Region SCCA Event #1 Pennington Field 3/18/07

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03-08-2007, 10:29 AM
blackzx3_13

Texas Region SCCA Event #1 Pennington Field 3/18/07

Hey kids, I'll be coming home for this one. Who's coming out?

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03-08-2007, 11:00 AM
POS Racing

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Originally Posted by blackzx3_13

Who's coming out?

From recent posts it looks like Black Roadster may, but he doesn't Autocross! ::Rimshot:

I will be attending the Autocross! ::Banana::
03-08-2007, 11:10 AM
altiain

I'm in!
03-08-2007, 02:55 PM
onething

Quote:

DS 53 Bob Silver 2004 Dodge SRT-4

WooHoo - stinkin neon is in DS ::Banana::
03-08-2007, 03:53 PM
Ted the Red

I'm in... for event 1 and the school!
03-08-2007, 05:23 PM
jrj512

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Originally Posted by Ted the Red

I'm in... for event 1 and the school!

+1
03-10-2007, 03:03 PM
Darron65

Oh hell yeah!
03-10-2007, 07:59 PM
cone-cerned

I'm in.
03-11-2007, 02:49 PM
MX-5EE

I am sorely tempted. So far I would be the only NC out there (though I understand that the 6spd NC's are less than optimum for AutoX).

Anyone know how full the school is so far? My main hangup is that I have a design project due that following Monday, and I think it's going to wind up being a mad dash for the finish.
03-11-2007, 02:53 PM
blackzx3_13

You can check dlbracing.com for school availability, or you can go to the Texas Region website-- autocross.com/texasregion.
03-11-2007, 07:55 PM
MX-5EE

They just have a list up for the 18th not the 17th, but I will assume that since the school also includes the following Sunday then the number signed up for the school is equal to or less than the number signed for Sunday.
03-11-2007, 08:13 PM
Darron65

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Originally Posted by MX-5EE

...though I understand that the 6spd NC's are less than optimum for AutoX.

Doubt it would be a factor at Pennington since it's so small. I don't know if 6 spd NC's are geared significantly different from 6 spd NB's but it's never been a problem for me. C'mon out! The more the merrier.
03-11-2007, 10:12 PM
MX-5EE

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Originally Posted by Darron65

Doubt it would be a factor at Pennington since it's so small. I don't know if 6 spd NC's are geared significantly different from 6 spd NB's but it's never been a problem for me. C'mon out! The more the merrier.

What I have heard is that with the 6 speed, you have to constantly shift from 2nd to 3rd. Whereas with the 5 speed you can just put it in 2nd gear for the whole course.
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What will hurt more is that I lack the LSD option. I was a student looking for a deal so I got an '06 in December, so I didn't get the pick of the litter.
03-12-2007, 06:14 AM
Miatamoto

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Originally Posted by MX-5EE

What I have heard is that with the 6 speed, you have to constantly shift from 2nd to 3rd. Whereas with the 5 speed you can just put it in 2nd gear for the whole course.
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What will hurt more is that I lack the LSD option. I was a student looking for a deal so I got an '06 in December, so I didn't get the pick of the litter.

Don't worry about those things. Come out and drive and your car will surprise you. You don't have to have an LSD to be fast, just ask Majik!
03-12-2007, 11:32 PM
Faindog

I'm in and going to be tryin' out some new gadgets and gear.
03-13-2007, 09:50 PM
ratt_finkel

I will be there in Iains car again. Hopefully I can redeem myself in BS, lol.
03-14-2007, 10:16 PM
miata_racer

Oh don't worry anyone who drives his car can't go faster than him (trust me I know) :)

If by some snowballs chance in hell I get the day off work I'll daytrip it up there and run the Jetta in GS (worst case), or borrow a certain promised suburu :p

Speaking of which....anyone coming to Houston the following weekend? (last one in March) We have a Saturday practice and a Sunday event.

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Originally Posted by ratt_finkel

I will be there in Iains car again. Hopefully I can redeem myself in BS, lol.
03-16-2007, 03:38 PM
jrj512

How about Einsteins at 7 AM?
03-16-2007, 03:59 PM
sammm

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Originally Posted by jrj512

How about Einsteins at 7 AM?

Not a price performer IMHO...I'll be at McDoogles around 7:30. I'm in BTW! ::Banana::
03-16-2007, 07:14 PM
jrj512

Quote:

Originally Posted by sammm

Not a price performer IMHO...I'll be at McDoogles around 7:30. I'm in BTW! ::Banana::

I'll just park wherever I see Miatas.
03-16-2007, 07:50 PM
onething

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Originally Posted by jrj512

I'll just park wherever I see Miatas.

Slut
03-16-2007, 07:51 PM
sammm

Quote:

Originally Posted by onething

Slut

::Spit:: who are you and what have you done with Halthing?!?!?!
03-17-2007, 10:11 AM
blackzx3_13

Well, where ever you guys eat, I'll be there.
03-17-2007, 05:17 PM
jrj512

Ok, so where is it tomorrow -- McDonalds or Einsteins?
03-17-2007, 05:47 PM
sammm

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrj512

Ok, so where is it tomorrow -- McDonalds or Einsteins?

Yes.
03-17-2007, 06:06 PM
Ted the Red

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrj512

Ok, so where is it tomorrow -- McDonalds or Einsteins?

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Originally Posted by sammm

Yes.

I am torn.... The President says Mickey D's but my stomach says I need a peanut butter covered bagel.

I guess I will have to let Ted decide.
03-17-2007, 07:13 PM
POS Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrj512

Ok, so where is it tomorrow -- McDonalds or Einsteins?

Mc Einsteins?? ::Banana::

I vote for Einsteins!
03-17-2007, 08:09 PM
cone-cerned

Quote:

Originally Posted by POS Racing

I vote for Einsteins!

+1
03-17-2007, 09:10 PM
Ted the Red

Quote:

Originally Posted by POS Racing

Mc Einsteins?? ::Banana::

I vote for Einsteins!

I like bagels! Or is it beagles?
03-18-2007, 03:56 PM
jrj512

That might have been the smoothest SCCA event to which I have been, especially when you consider all of the novices and the number of people there. I also liked the shortened drivers meeting. Kudos.

Now, about that Lotus...

Good times.
03-18-2007, 04:44 PM
sammm

Another fine event by the folks at SCCA. Fun course with very little delay during the course of the day. Great work! :clap:

Props to jrj512 for taking 2nd in Street Tire and to onething for taking third. Stinkin' Loti!

PS
Stay tuned for info on a limited edition magnet/decal. :cat: (Thanks Mark52!)
03-18-2007, 05:39 PM
onething

Better to be beaten by an Elise than a stinkin neon ;)

I can't believe how well the whole event ran. Thanks to all those wearing orange shirts and their helpers.

:clap:
03-18-2007, 06:44 PM
cone-cerned

I had a great time at a great event. Thanks to the SCCA people.

I even finished second in ES, oh wait, the Old Bull and I were the only E stockers.
03-18-2007, 08:29 PM
altiain

I was impressed with how smoothly things ran today as well. Heck, I was packe dup and ready to head home by about 2:30!
03-18-2007, 08:31 PM
cam76034

Thanks Doug ! What a rush.
03-18-2007, 09:25 PM
MX-5EE

And as I predicted, I was in the computer lab for the afternoon wrapping up my project. Maybe next time.
03-19-2007, 12:02 AM
SixAce

Quote:

Originally Posted by sammm

Stay tuned for info on a limited edition magnet/decal. :cat: (Thanks Mark52!)

I think I qualify, count me in!

Good times, first trip to Pennington, nice venue, I esp. liked being able to watch the runs. Great show! Tip of the cap to the SCCA crew!

Thanks to cone-cerned for showing the way (and back!)! Should of took the offer on the tires ::Censor::

SA
03-19-2007, 05:53 AM
Ted the Red

This was my first event ever and I must say I had a great time! I look forward to many more... also I think that I may have gotten my dad interested. Last night he was asking me what this and that cost and how many events there were.....
03-19-2007, 06:15 AM
jrj512

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Originally Posted by Ted the Red

... also I think that I may have gotten my dad interested. Last night he was asking me what this and that cost and how many events there were.....

I know you can't come, but put your Dad in the Miata and point him towards Mineral Wells next Sunday for the ER AX.
03-19-2007, 06:36 AM
sammm

I forgot to mention the very brief driver's meeting. Best improvement ever! ::ConeUP

PS
Here's a video from the Lotus driver who won street tire yesterday.
http://media.putfile.com/Dallas-SCCA-31807

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