The Mighty Red

ER - http://www.autocross.com/er/ercalendar.shtml
Sun, Feb 25, 2007
Challenge Cup #1 Autocross
Mineral Wells Airpark

North Texas S2000 - http://www.dlbracing.com/default.aspx? (check the calendar)
Sat, Feb 24, 2007
Mineral Wells Airpark

Could get yourself a hotel room in Mineral Wells that Friday night and get two consecutive days of fun! YAY!

SCCA, PCA, BMW won't have events until March

CosmosMpower

Are you going to drive at any events this year? I should be at the S2K event, probalby helping set up actually.

987HYS

iTrader: (1)

I'm considering coming to this event. It sounds like fun, and its not too far away from me (dallas). However, i have never participated in any autocross events. i feel that i am a confident driver and would like to put it to the test. is there anything i need to know or to do before i commit myself to this??

Thanks

Scott

CosmosMpower

Come on out, there's actually an autocross school on sunday feb 18 put on by the local porsche club that you can do first before you come out. And trust me, you may think you're a good driver but autocross is a whole new world and some of the guys doing it for 10 years will show you some stuff that you didn't even know the car would be capable of.

You need to make sure your car is in good running shape, bring some water to drink, sunscreen, some extra engine oil, and a Snell approved helmet if you have one. PM me if you want some more details, I will be in my 05 RX-8 or 00 S2000 this season.

Here is the local BMWCCA page on autocross.

http://www.lscbmwcca.org/autocross.html

The main clubs that run in the area are SCCA, ER, BMW, S2K and PCA so take your pick.

987HYS

iTrader: (1)

Thanks for the heads up. i know that there is a ton i need to learn about driving and that is why i want to come out and join. maybe pick up a few trick from the pros.

i'll pm you if i have any more questions.

Thanks

The Mighty Red

You bet! I'll be bringing a black Mazda 3s (2.3L) Hatch.

Running in HS class if I'm not mistaken.

The Mighty Red

Run with Kumhos or Hoosiers at ER events for a chance to win free tires!

"Discount Tire will be sponsoring ER events this year. For each event that you use Kumho or Hoosier tires you can enter the drawing for a set of tires. All you have to do to qualify is put either a Kumho or Hoosier sticker on both sides of the car along with a matching Discount Tire sticker and you are set to win. Stickers available at Tech inspection."

McCalll

Scott, the Texas Region SCCA is hosting its annual Autocross School at Pennington Field (Bedford, TX) on March 17.

It's a full day with 3 hours of classroom instruction, followed by a lunch break and several hours of in-car instruction from national-caliber drivers. Cost is $50 which is the cheapest driving school you will EVER find and provides inside tips from people who've done it for over 20 years. This also includes a handout instruction booklet and the entry fee for the first autocross of the year the following day- Sun, Mar 18, at the same location.

I've attended this school last year and probably will again this year as a refresher and warmup for the first SCCA event. All previous years, SCCA has provided coffee, orange juice and donuts as a morning welcome.

The school is limited to the first 60 registered entries, so register soon. Here's a link for registation information and more details:

http://autocross.com/tr/2007soloschool.htm

In the entry form, class and car # are not important. They are not used. The in-car instruction groups are split up by AWD, FWD or RWD that you indicate on your registration.

Whether you are new to autocross, have been doing it for years or just want to learn more about how to handle your car at increased speed in corners, this school is a great opportunity. Remember to register soon, because it will fill up.

altiain

iTrader: (3)

Scott,

S2k events are great places to learn more about autocrossing. S2k events offer a low key, relaxed atmosphere with a lot of seat time per event (8 timed runs plus fun runs, typically), available instructors, etc.

I will be at the first event, as will a couple of other local RX-8 pilots who don't frequent this board. I've been instructing with the S2k club for a few years now, and I'd be happy to ride along with you and give you some pointers. You're also welcome to ride shotgun with me for a couple of runs to help get a feel for the course and what the car is capable of. I'll be the guy in the Nordic Green RX-8, #75.

You'll need to create an account at DLB Racing and register online for the event. Registration opens tomorrow, and these events typically fill up pretty fast, with a 50-car entry limit. S2k puts on some of the best events in DFW, and you'll find plenty of fellow RX-8 pilots to hang out with.

987HYS

iTrader: (1)

thanks for all your help guys. i just registered for the S2K event next saturday. and i am going to go ahead and mail in this application for the 2007 texas region solo school in march. i hope to see some of you out there next weekend as i am going to need some help in getting around, and trying to figure out what im doing.

by the way. does anyone have a physical address for the Mineral Wells Airpark?

thanks again for all your help

Scott

The Mighty Red

Sorry - no actual address. Here's a map though.

http://www.autocross.com/er/airpark.gif

altiain

iTrader: (3)

Scott,

Dunno where you're located in the metromess, but I'm in the Plano area. If you're somewhere near there and want someone you can follow out to Mineral Wells, drop me a PM and we can meet up somewhere.

CosmosMpower

Glad to see you signed up, now there will be 2 slow street tire RX-8's there I would be glad to give you the few pointers that I know and help get you through tech and registration etc. I will be in the Winning Blue car # 332. Oh yeah don't forget to bring some blue painters tape or get some magnets made for a number to put on the side of the car.

PM me if you need to follow me out there as well, I live in Carrollton. EDIT: Just saw Iain offered as well, just let one of us know.

987HYS

iTrader: (1)

hey guys, thanks for all your help. i probably will want to meet up early that morning to follow one of you out there. i live near the downtown area, but could meet somewhere in the middle/on the way to get out there. i really apprecieate all the help with teaching me the ropes on everything. i am really excited about all of this so i can feel what my car was really made for. we'll get more details together as we get closer to the date.

CosmosMpower

Awesome, just let us know. There is actually an autocross school this sunday in the bedford/euless area that I will be attending (and probably being instructed by Iain). If you want to see what autocross is like on a smaller scale feel free to swing by as well.

By the way do you have any modifications done to your car?

987HYS

iTrader: (1)

that sound great. what time it the school on sunday start? do i need to register or just show up? it would be nice to be able to get my feet wet before i jump into the ocean next weekend.

I have a few mods to the car, not much thought: intake, high flow cat, front strut bar redline fluids.

CosmosMpower

The school is actually already full but you're welcome to watch and maybe get a ride. You can just show up around 9 or so and we should be running by then. It is at pennington field (a football stadium parking lot) Just google it, I think the city is bedford or euless.

altiain

iTrader: (3)

Hey Scott,

Good to meet you yesterday! Sorry I didn't have more time to talk - they don't allow much time for instructor fun runs, and after almost four months of off season I wanted to get a few runs in with the car since making some changes.

Hopefully the weather next weekend will be as nice as it was yesterday!

987HYS

iTrader: (1)

Iain,

great to meet you as well. i can understand your eagerness to get back onto the track, as i am losing sleep in anticipation for this weekends event. excited, nervous, and more than anything, i just want to drive.

from what i can see, the weather is going to be great all week, and for the weekend i will remember to bring my sunblock.

tailchaser

Scott-

Nice to get a chance to scare ya! Hope you had fun at the windiest autocross EVAR!!!

The Mighty Red

I will not be able to make it this time... hopefully next time.

Hope everyone had/has fun. See ya'll soon.

987HYS

iTrader: (1)

It was great to ride with you. even though we had to call it an early day i had a blast. i cant wait till the next event, hope to see you soon.