St. Louis SCCA Autocrossing/PDX
07-24-2007, 05:03 PM
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07-24-2007, 08:06 PM
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This Sunday is the race, but yes, it'll be worth it. You can show up before 10am and we'll have a chance to show you around and go through the introductions of the other RX-8'ers there. At 10 you can hang in the grid and possibly even get a ride or two around the course.
If you have any interest in racing at all you'll be hooked by the end of your first time around. Just ask the other guys here. I started this a long time ago then took a break because my car was getting up there in age, but had that desire to come back. Now that I'm back I'm loving it all over again.
If you have any interest in racing at all you'll be hooked by the end of your first time around. Just ask the other guys here. I started this a long time ago then took a break because my car was getting up there in age, but had that desire to come back. Now that I'm back I'm loving it all over again.
07-25-2007, 11:35 PM
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Schedule:
Gates Open -- 6:30am
Registration -- 7:30am-8:45am
Tech -- 7:30am-8:50am
Drivers' Meeting -- (1st event) 9:20am; (others) 9:30am
1st Heat Worker Check-in -- 9:45am
First Car Off -- 10:00am
Trophy Presentation -- After Audit of Final Results
Once opened (approx. 8:00am), the course will be open for walking until the Drivers' Meeting.
It is expected that 1st Heat competitors will grid their cars before the Drivers' Meeting.
If we are ready to go before 10:00am, we will.
Online Registration
Opened: Mon, Apr 16 - 6:00 PM CST
Closes: Thu, Jul 26 - 11:59 PM CST
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B-Stock is running which heats this time?
Schedule:
Gates Open -- 6:30am
Registration -- 7:30am-8:45am
Tech -- 7:30am-8:50am
Drivers' Meeting -- (1st event) 9:20am; (others) 9:30am
1st Heat Worker Check-in -- 9:45am
First Car Off -- 10:00am
Trophy Presentation -- After Audit of Final Results
Once opened (approx. 8:00am), the course will be open for walking until the Drivers' Meeting.
It is expected that 1st Heat competitors will grid their cars before the Drivers' Meeting.
If we are ready to go before 10:00am, we will.
Online Registration
Opened: Mon, Apr 16 - 6:00 PM CST
Closes: Thu, Jul 26 - 11:59 PM CST
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B-Stock is running which heats this time?
07-26-2007, 03:11 PM
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We're running in 2nd and 4th since we were 1st and 3rd last time.
Also while you were at www.dlbracing.com did you happen to register for the track day in August? I did! I was out of town for the last one but I rescheduled my vacation around this one!
Also while you were at www.dlbracing.com did you happen to register for the track day in August? I did! I was out of town for the last one but I rescheduled my vacation around this one!
07-27-2007, 08:25 AM
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07-27-2007, 11:29 AM
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07-27-2007, 12:22 PM
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Two questions on Autocross
1. Do I have to pay anything to just watch?
2. Is it worth the drive? I mean, its one thing to see some cars squal around some cones. Does anyone catch fire and burn? (Hopefully no one in the RX8 club) Or at least rollover or anything like that?
I may show up.
1. Do I have to pay anything to just watch?
2. Is it worth the drive? I mean, its one thing to see some cars squal around some cones. Does anyone catch fire and burn? (Hopefully no one in the RX8 club) Or at least rollover or anything like that?
I may show up.
07-27-2007, 01:22 PM
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1) It costs nothing to watch.
2) In my years of autocross I've seen more action this year than ever. A supercharged miata wiped out pretty hardcore this year and took out a fence post (completely his fault) and there was almost a head-on collision with an RX-7 and a Solstice. Both of these incidents were due to people not taking the appropriate cautions on wet pavement. I do recall several years ago seeing an RX-3 on two wheels just shy of rolling over. What is it with Mazdas?
I have been known to throw people in the passenger seat for a few runs in my car. Most of the times it's other drivers because it gives them a shot to see the course at speed as an observer. There's no better way to learn to go fast than to go fast! Of course I expect the same generosity in return!
2) In my years of autocross I've seen more action this year than ever. A supercharged miata wiped out pretty hardcore this year and took out a fence post (completely his fault) and there was almost a head-on collision with an RX-7 and a Solstice. Both of these incidents were due to people not taking the appropriate cautions on wet pavement. I do recall several years ago seeing an RX-3 on two wheels just shy of rolling over. What is it with Mazdas?
I have been known to throw people in the passenger seat for a few runs in my car. Most of the times it's other drivers because it gives them a shot to see the course at speed as an observer. There's no better way to learn to go fast than to go fast! Of course I expect the same generosity in return!
07-27-2007, 02:12 PM
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H20, not sure I want to go for the thrill ride myself, if that's what you're offering...but thanks. It would be cool to see some cars wipe out (as long as its not yours especially not yours with me in it).
If I don't make it, have fun and make sure the RX8s rule.
If I don't make it, have fun and make sure the RX8s rule.
07-27-2007, 02:34 PM
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I haven't wiped out too bad yet this year. The best one was going across the finish backwards and still getting my best time of the day. Fortunately there's plenty of room even when you wipe out. The bad things happen when guys get too wrapped up in the moment and don't let up even when they're out of control. Nothing good can come from that.
You guys will see that it's not really bad. I know I wouldn't do it if there was risk of hurting my baby. The worst thing that usually happens is getting a bit of cone rash on the car. That comes off easily enough with a little elbow grease.
You guys will see that it's not really bad. I know I wouldn't do it if there was risk of hurting my baby. The worst thing that usually happens is getting a bit of cone rash on the car. That comes off easily enough with a little elbow grease.
08-13-2007, 12:12 AM
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Heheh, nice. Congrats! I have to be honest... I completely forgot about the race today! UGH! Sorry.
Let's hope that I can remember to make it to the track day in a couple weeks.
Let's hope that I can remember to make it to the track day in a couple weeks.
08-13-2007, 10:04 AM
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I'm in the same boat as Waterlogged on this one. Still breaking in the new clutch too. Not sure how I would have done even if I had been there. Clutch is way tighter now.