NorCal (Bay Area) AutoX Thread!

[finch1750]

Originally Posted by tigermack

AutoX > hard park.

Well Im not doing both days anyway and I represent all aspects of the community so supporting various types of events as I can is what I aim for. Just thankful for 2 day events.

[G_Ride]

Pre-registration for SFR SCCA Round 9 at the Oakland Coliseum ends Friday http://www.motorsportreg.com/events/...1#.U7znarGmU42

[Jawnathin]

Originally Posted by darkonion

Yesterday at Marina with the Corvette Club

Way late to the thread, we didn't talk but I was there in the Grey BRZ in the same run group. The one that was yelled at because of the wonky co-driver rules at this club.

Saw your epic spin on your last run, nice job.

Originally Posted by unsurety

Thanks for letting me borrow the psi gauge! On the second slalom I was hitting the rev limiter even before the 2nd to last apex cone. Damn Corvettes top out at almost 90 in 2nd, lucky.

The timer gate at the end was tricky. I was told to accelerate until I passed it up.

It was my first autocross ever, and I'm addicted now. A more experienced driver sat with me on my first run. He gave me some tips, which helped a lot.

I think I saw you parked next to the guy above but I don't think I saw you drive, maybe you were driving in the afternoon. We left by then.

The finish was awful, the worst I've seen in a while. Not sure who thought that was a good idea. Welcome to the AutoX addiction.

Originally Posted by AFRichZC6

Anyone going to the Lotus Club event at Marina this Sunday?

I usually go to GGLC events. The courses are generally so-so and they use way too many cones. But I still have a great time and you get a lot of seat time. The club is well run and organized. We had 13 runs that day, a morning and afternoon course. I'll usually be in a Grey BRZ if you want to come say hi.

Don't remember seeing a red BRZ, so not sure if you made it, but there were 5 or so different 86s out there in varying levels of setup.

[AFRichZC6]

Originally Posted by Jawnathin

I usually go to GGLC events. The courses are generally so-so and they use way too many cones. But I still have a great time and you get a lot of seat time. The club is well run and organized. We had 13 runs that day, a morning and afternoon course. I'll usually be in a Grey BRZ if you want to come say hi.

Don't remember seeing a red BRZ, so not sure if you made it, but there were 5 or so different 86s out there in varying levels of setup.

We were in the same run group, but I was two cars behind you each time. It didn't take very long for each run group to finish their 6-7 runs. I'll be sure to greet you next time!

[darkonion]

Originally Posted by Jawnathin

Way late to the thread, we didn't talk but I was there in the Grey BRZ in the same run group. The one that was yelled at because of the wonky co-driver rules at this club.

Saw your epic spin on your last run, nice job.

Nice. Yeah... the co-driver thing was kind of weird, but whatever. It was good event. I like that I was out of there before lunch.

[Jawnathin]

Originally Posted by AFRichZC6

We were in the same run group, but I was two cars behind you each time. It didn't take very long for each run group to finish their 6-7 runs. I'll be sure to greet you next time!

Ahhh, I think I remember now. The BRZ on Rivals? Next to the white BRZ on Z2s. For some reason I thought it was an FRS, not sure why though. You were in the same run group as my co-driver, who was running in A. I was running in the B group that event, so while you were on break. In any case, will look forward to meeting you next time.

Originally Posted by darkonion

Nice. Yeah... the co-driver thing was kind of weird, but whatever. It was good event. I like that I was out of there before lunch.

Yeah, never heard of a group that sends all 5 at once then all of the other drivers runs. Usually you switch off between runs.

It was a good event and fun course. It was nice to get out of there by lunch time. Was back home by the early afternoon with a whole day left. Good stuff.

Anyway, will catch ya next time out there.

[unsurety]

Just to clarify, if I want to participate in the SFR Oakland event, I just need to register and pay for the weekend membership? I don't need to be an SCCA member, right?

[G_Ride]

Originally Posted by unsurety

Just to clarify, if I want to participate in the SFR Oakland event, I just need to register and pay for the weekend membership? I don't need to be an SCCA member, right?

Yup, if you're not an SCCA member you need to get the weekend membership. I suggest pre-registering right now so you don't have to pay more for on site registration. I believe when you pre-register you can choose to pay for the weekend membership as well.

[cactus]

Originally Posted by G_Ride

Yup, if you're not an SCCA member you need to get the weekend membership. I suggest pre-registering right now so you don't have to pay more for on site registration. I believe when you pre-register you can choose to pay for the weekend membership as well.

Yes you can; it is a check box. Source: I just registered.

[G_Ride]

Tomorrow should be a fun day in Oakland!

[vietnameeh]

I know why you twin guys love these cars now!!!


They handle so well out of the box!!!!

[unsurety]

Originally Posted by vietnameeh

I know why you twin guys love these cars now!!!


They handle so well out of the box!!!!

What car were you driving? The Oakland course was really short, but I enjoyed it. Quite a bit of gravel though.

[cactus]

Originally Posted by vietnameeh

I know why you twin guys love these cars now!!!


They handle so well out of the box!!!!

If you are referring to the car I think you are, that is not really out of the box, but yes they are fun with minimal investment.

[G_Ride]

Originally Posted by vietnameeh

I know why you twin guys love these cars now!!!


They handle so well out of the box!!!!

I'm glad you had a blast in my car Edison. I just wasn't happy that you drove my car better than Des and I did. I'm just going to believe that the Coliseum's surface was better when you ran and just got worse by the time we went. Yup, that's what it was...*sniff*, *sniff*.....

Originally Posted by cactus

If you are referring to the car I think you are, that is not really out of the box, but yes they are fun with minimal investment.

Close enough