SoloAtlanta AutoX 10/11/08

[silver280zx]

Saturday is the last Solo atlanta autox event this season, who all is going? The event is being held at the Turner field Green lot, check in starts at 7:30am, and they start walking the track at 8:00am. Tech inspections close at 8:30am, and the first car off is at 9:00am.

Atlanta Region Presents: Running on Fumes, Points #10
October 3rd, 2008

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The registration for Points #10 (10/11) is now open. The format of the event will be identical to Points #9- there will be 4 run groups, with PRO and NOVICE included within those run groups. NOVICE will run in the third group. Time permitting, there will be test and tune runs during the afternoon, more details to follow.

There will be only ONE regitration at this event.

To register use the following link:
http://www.dlbracing.com/clubs/register … entID=3652

* Novice Orientation will be capped to 20 entrants.

Questions? Soloatlanta@gmail.com

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

I'll more than likely be there.

[silver280zx]

Go ahead and register, its filling up fast, so far novice has 10 drivers registered. So far Valantin and I are going.

Thanks for the thread edit jack, thats way better than the original.

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

Oh **** has Val signed up for novice too??/

[Roadster]

Blah, fed up with autocross, but I'll probably go since everyone else is.

Now I just have to get un-lazy and find out what friggin' class my oddball car will be in.

[silver280zx]

Oh **** has Val signed up for novice too??/

Ya hes registered already[hr]
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[V_WRX]

Oh **** has Val signed up for novice too??/


Heck yeah. I'll be there on saturday to show you how to drive... :D

[Roadster]

Oh **** has Val signed up for novice too??/


Heck yeah. I'll be there on saturday to show you how to drive slow... :D



Fixed. ;)

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

:lol: :lol: now now... put your e-penis's away

[Roadster]

Yeah yeah, I'll be there Saturday to get my *** handed to me. :rolleyes:

[V_WRX]

JK folks. I'll be taking it easy, just wanna have some fun on saturday.

What classes are y'all running in?

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

CSP for me, ya know because my car is so hyper competitive in there :lol:

Did you sign up for Novice Val? It's a great program nowadays.

[V_WRX]

Novice for me, since it's my first autox.

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

You won't regret it, it helps out alot considering how daunting it can be the first time with all the logistics and such. You'll be hooked :)

[adjake]

Is it just me, or does anyone else think that the region has out priced itself. $40 bucks for non scca members for 4-6 hours of standing around for 4 30-50 second laps. plus gas food etc.

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

It does seem a bit much but it all goes out the window once it's your turn on the track. Admittedly i'm saving up for a pdx day in November but this is as good as it's gonna get for legal aggressive driving for sub $100.

[Otto]

thats why you join and pay 30, or even better use the season pass at the beginning of the year;)

but ill be there nice and early and hanging out in the back of the trailer trying to get sleep or something:lol:

[Doppelgänger]

I don't get payed until friday...so if there is still room in SM2 on friday, i'll be there. Sucks i missed the past 3 events, I was withing the top 4 for awhile in SM2 :(

[amaff]

Saturday is actually the second to last autox of the season. Sunday is the last w/ the National Tour style Champion of Champions event. Saturday is, however, the last points event.

[adjake]

thats why you join and pay 30, or even better use the season pass at the beginning of the year;)

but ill be there nice and early and hanging out in the back of the trailer trying to get sleep or something:lol:


I agree that is the way to go if you can commit yourself to at least 7-8 events throughout the year. I unfortunately do get stuck working weekends every now and then.
For me, for now, I would rather spend the 40 bucks on a full tank of gas and drive the mountains for a few hours or save for a roll bar and get some pdx's in.
It is, however the only place you can legally drive 10 tenths (or 11 tenths spin),and not hurt anything or anyone, and the adrenaline rush is pretty cool when you drive that one really good lap.
I do still enjoy it every now and then, and I have made some friends at the events, and I do enjoy the competition, even though i am not competitive on street tires in stock class.
Dam it now I want to sign up I may have just talked myself into it.

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

thats why you join and pay 30, or even better use the season pass at the beginning of the year;)

but ill be there nice and early and hanging out in the back of the trailer trying to get sleep or something:lol:


I really do need to just sign up. I never seem to have $80 laying around though. How much of a discount do the weekend passes get you?

[amaff]

Is it just me, or does anyone else think that the region has out priced itself. $40 bucks for non scca members for 4-6 hours of standing around for 4 30-50 second laps. plus gas food etc.


The region is covering their costs, and really not much more. The problem is two fold: 1st: there are a very limited number of places that let us run. 2nd: Those places charge an arm and a leg for site rental. So, in order to continue being able to afford running at Six Flags, Turner and AMS, the prices are what they are.
And yes, a membership pays for itself pretty quickly.

And if you buy a season pass @ the beginning of the season, you save even more.

If you know of a place that'd let us run for cheap or free, PLEASE let us know. The cheaper it is for the region to keep putting on events, the cheaper event entry would likely be.

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

I'll ask the university :lol:

[simontibbett]

Ehhh no autocross for me this season, I run DP.

Gotta spend all money for the remaining track events.

[Roadster]

Is it just me, or does anyone else think that the region has out priced itself. $40 bucks for non scca members for 4-6 hours of standing around for 4 30-50 second laps. plus gas food etc.


I'm pretty much of the same mind. I don't get much out of it. Probably not going to run. Might come watch though.

If it goes back to the format where you work the group immediately before or after your run group I'd be more inclined to do it again, unless it's changed back to that and I didn't know about it. Having to spend the entire day there isn't worth it. Why'd it get changed to that to begin with?

[adjake]

Is it just me, or does anyone else think that the region has out priced itself. $40 bucks for non scca members for 4-6 hours of standing around for 4 30-50 second laps. plus gas food etc.


I'm pretty much of the same mind. I don't get much out of it. Probably not going to run. Might come watch though.

If it goes back to the format where you work the group immediately before or after your run group I'd be more inclined to do it again, unless it's changed back to that and I didn't know about it. Having to spend the entire day there isn't worth it. Why'd it get changed to that to begin with?

The region got too big and the run groups were taking forever, and now of course you have the "pro" class to deal with, one more run group to add to the mix. That was kind of the downfall for me I would rather run against the "better" drivers in the same group, gives you a better idea of where you stand.

[adjake]

Is it just me, or does anyone else think that the region has out priced itself. $40 bucks for non scca members for 4-6 hours of standing around for 4 30-50 second laps. plus gas food etc.


The region is covering their costs, and really not much more. The problem is two fold: 1st: there are a very limited number of places that let us run. 2nd: Those places charge an arm and a leg for site rental. So, in order to continue being able to afford running at Six Flags, Turner and AMS, the prices are what they are.
And yes, a membership pays for itself pretty quickly.

And if you buy a season pass @ the beginning of the season, you save even more.





If you know of a place that'd let us run for cheap or free, PLEASE let us know. The cheaper it is for the region to keep putting on events, the cheaper event entry would likely be.


I would not pretend to know the finances and rental rates, but I have a hard time believing that it costs more than 5 - 7 grand for one day which would be the average income for entry fees. I know there have been equipment upgrades and all but....
It also seems that overall attendance is down, less income with all of the changes in the past 2 years.

[amaff]

I would not pretend to know the finances and rental rates, but I have a hard time believing that it costs more than 5 - 7 grand for one day which would be the average income for entry fees. I know there have been equipment upgrades and all but....
It also seems that overall attendance is down, less income with all of the changes in the past 2 years.


I don't know the exact numbers off hand, but I know 3-5 grand easy just for lot rental. Then you have insurance, sanctioning fees, fuel costs (tow the region trailer, run the ATV, generator, and at the night events a buttload of diesel for the light towers), replacing dead cones, timing equipment gets upgraded occasionally, etc. The stuff adds up ;)


And FWIW: if you're autocrossing JUST for the driving aspect of it, you're never going to get the most out of it. It's the competition and the people who keep me coming back for more.

[Doppelgänger]

I've never had a problem with the fees, and plan on running the whole season next year now that i've got an idea of what I need to do in my class.

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

Is it just me, or does anyone else think that the region has out priced itself. $40 bucks for non scca members for 4-6 hours of standing around for 4 30-50 second laps. plus gas food etc.


I'm pretty much of the same mind. I don't get much out of it. Probably not going to run. Might come watch though.

If it goes back to the format where you work the group immediately before or after your run group I'd be more inclined to do it again, unless it's changed back to that and I didn't know about it. Having to spend the entire day there isn't worth it. Why'd it get changed to that to begin with?


If you're going to show up to watch you may aswell run mate. you've only ran twice, don't get yourself into too much of a funk. Just do it!

[silver280zx]

jack, i still dont see your name on the list.

[belvnmx5]

I signed up and am bringing my Father in Law along as a codriver. Anyone have an extra helmet they want to sell really cheaply ($50 or so) or that I can borrow. Grabbing the loaner helmets can get problematic in a 2 driver car....

[adjake]

I signed up and am bringing my Father in Law along as a codriver. Anyone have an extra helmet they want to sell really cheaply ($50 or so) or that I can borrow. Grabbing the loaner helmets can get problematic in a 2 driver car....


What size? I have two xl's laying around and could sell you one cheap.

[silver280zx]

2 xl's aye? I wear a 7 1/4 hat size, so an xl is probably too big isnt it?

[amaff]

2 xl's aye? I wear a 7 1/4 hat size, so an xl is probably too big isnt it?

I think he was asking for the guy whose father in law would be tagging along, that posted just above his...

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

When's the registration close? I really would like to get my next paycheck (tomorrow) deposited before I pay.

[adjake]

2 xl's aye? I wear a 7 1/4 hat size, so an xl is probably too big isnt it?


not a 2xl two (quantity) xl helmets willing to part with one. You would probably be a medium or a large.

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

I might be interested seen as they don't like me using my English Arai helmet with a worn out snell rating that means I am at danger in a 40mph parking lot....

but yeah, I'm gonna sign up for the scca, it's a year long membership isn't it? how much of a discount do i get with the weekend memberships and wasn't there something where you get your first autox free?

how does the membership referral work?

[belvnmx5]

Yeah, my Father in Law is a medium, most likely! Thanks for the offer though. So do you guys try to park in a similar spot prior to grid? Would like to meet a few of you!

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

I'm always confused as hell when I arrive and park where I see some space :lol:

[adjake]

I might be interested seen as they don't like me using my English Arai helmet with a worn out snell rating that means I am at danger in a 40mph parking lot....

but yeah, I'm gonna sign up for the scca, it's a year long membership isn't it? how much of a discount do i get with the weekend memberships and wasn't there something where you get your first autox free?

how does the membership referral work?


What size is your skull? Pm me if you want it. Don't know where you live but I could bring both helmets to work with me tomorrow you can pick which one you want for $25. I'll be at work in suwanee til around 8:00. Both of them are pretty new I think I only wore one of them once, both are open face which I prefer for better vision.

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

That might be a good idea. I generally prefer the closed face helmets but $25 is a good deal. Even so, XL is often a size to small for my huge head.

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

registered!

[Doppelgänger]

open face is great for auto-x

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

Yeah but I like to feel like the Stig :lol:

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

I don't know where Suwanee is but if you make it to either the meet or autox and it fits then I'll probably pick it up off you. It would be nice to just avoid all the hassle for $25.

[Doppelgänger]

Suwanee is right down the street from the Sonic meet area.

[adjake]

I'll see if I can make it tonight, my phillies are on, may be at the bar with a beer in front of a big TV!

What time do you run tomorrow?

[V_WRX]

Well guys, it looks like my wrx is not going to make it to the autox on saturday. While prepping the car for sat, i noticed that my front left wheel wobbles/moves freely because of a worn out bearing, and i can't risk running it until i've replaced the bearing. I'm trying to borrow a friend's car, either way i'll be there on sat, just not my subie. :(

[amaff]

i can't risk running it until i've replaced the bearing.

Probably wouldn't pass tech either ;). Good luck getting a ride. Post up on the solo atlanta forum, you can most easily find a seat that way.

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

That ****ing sucks! How bad is it? You coming to the meet in it tonight?

[V_WRX]

Well I drove it like that for a few days but i'm not gonna take the chances to auto-x it. I'll try to make it to the meet tonight.

[thx712517]

Ha, the freaking event kicked ***. There was an R35 GTR there. Can't wait to see times, see if I was anywhere close.

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

Had an absolute blast today. Those little orange things kept on jumping in front of me but I still got a good raw time :cool:

[silver280zx]

The event was awsome, the track they layed out was amazing.

[thx712517]

Checking the results, I've got some mixed emotions. The on-track time slips I was handed do not reflect the times posted for my runs. At all. The times that I ran and was given at the track wouldn't be enough to bump me from fifth to fourth for today's racing, but on the other hand, there's a big psychological difference between the 49.93 I was told I ran and the 51.901 I supposedly ran according to the results. Not worth making an issue about, since it doesn't affect my standings in any way for the event or for the season, but still.... My 49.93 would have put me within .7 seconds of equaling the GTR. Oh well.:violin:

[belvnmx5]

It was good to meet Jack! Sorry I didn't meet anyone else on here. I was hosting my Father in Law at the event and since he mainly speaks French, I was trying to stick around by him. It was good to get out in the miata, but the Advans have GOT to go. It was weird driving a RWD car again on an autocross course, but my 53.1XX was encouraging considering it was the first time running this year, in a totally stock car, that I was driving in an autocross for the first time. I know, lot of qualifiers. Anyways, hope to meet more of you at the install day, whenever it ends up happening!

[silver280zx]

Nice, ya i ran novice, in a little red stock 91 na, it was my first time runnning autox, and i loved it. I will definitely come back again, i might bring the Z and run novice again, with it, then its off to E Stock.

My fastest time of the day was a 53.2.

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

Checking the results, I've got some mixed emotions. The on-track time slips I was handed do not reflect the times posted for my runs. At all. The times that I ran and was given at the track wouldn't be enough to bump me from fifth to fourth for today's racing, but on the other hand, there's a big psychological difference between the 49.93 I was told I ran and the 51.901 I supposedly ran according to the results. Not worth making an issue about, since it doesn't affect my standings in any way for the event or for the season, but still.... My 49.93 would have put me within .7 seconds of equaling the GTR. Oh well.:violin:


Yeah I noticed that too! To me it will always be a 49.93 ;)

I managed a 51.6 if it wasn't for that stupid end cone. I'm really pleased, I'm not 5-6 seconds off the pack any more.