2014 SCCA Solo Nationals/Pro Solo Finale thread - Page 8 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Biggins · 08-20-2014, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by renfield90

There is no one in CSR. Not gonna lie, I thought about it since it's an easy jacket. I decided I couldn't take myself seriously unless I won against some actual competition though.

I have an old set of V710s + a codriver, but I'd rather go against the best. Plus, I'm pretty sure we'd be as fast on our "street" tires.

Less than two weeks away!

Kido1986 · 08-20-2014, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by renfield90

There is no one in CSR. Not gonna lie, I thought about it since it's an easy jacket. I decided I couldn't take myself seriously unless I won against some actual competition though.

I thought about it as well haha. 3 drivers would be easy enough to get but I decided I didn't want to spend $1300 on A6s lol

Simmons · 08-20-2014, 12:02 PM

I think STX should do a Parade Lap like CP does......

Simmons

blkwrxwag · 08-20-2014, 12:09 PM

We all know how you love a parade, Eric!

xwd · 08-20-2014, 12:27 PM

CP only does the parade lap so they can break at least one thing before competing so they have time to fix it.

Kido1986 · 08-20-2014, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simmons

I think STX should do a Parade Lap like CP does......

Simmons

I think CP just gets it because it's all a bunch of old guys who can't complete a coursewalk

(I'm going to duck now)

DylanFRS · 08-20-2014, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kido1986

I think CP just gets it because it's all a bunch of old guys who can't complete a coursewalk

(I'm going to duck now)

Wait, I am confused, does CP really get a parade lap?

renfield90 · 08-20-2014, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kido1986

I think CP just gets it because it's all a bunch of old guys who can't complete a coursewalk

(I'm going to duck now)

They're old, they don't throw that far...

Kido1986 · 08-20-2014, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DylanFRS

Wait, I am confused, does CP really get a parade lap?

I've heard they get a very low speed parade lap at nationals. Some tradition that goes back a ways.

whataboutbob · 08-20-2014, 03:26 PM

Counting the days here. Very excited.

DylanFRS · 08-20-2014, 03:39 PM

Ok guys, I have only been to Nats once, 2 years ago, and I drove someone else's car. So, I am trying to put a list together of things I need to remember and thought here might be a good place so that people could add things I forget and other less experienced Nationals attendees would also get use out of the list...

- Helmet
- Checkbook
- Air tank/compressor
- Air gauge
- Numbers/Class
- Stickers (you can get all of these at Nationals for a small fee, right?)
- Chair
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- License and SCCA card
- Water Sprayer (if you need)
- Small must-have tool kit (?)
- Jack and torque wrench (probably good to have even if you aren't changing tires)
- Change of shoes and socks (for rain)
- Poncho (see above)
- Gold Bond (courtesy of blkwrxwag)
- Carbs
- Electrolyte replenishing
- Beer

blkwrxwag · 08-20-2014, 03:41 PM

I highly recommend some blue label Gold Bond to prevent any unnecessary chafing of the boys while walking course 10 times!

7thgear · 08-20-2014, 03:52 PM

Not nats specific but... no autocross of mine is complete without a small cooler containing:

1. water and powerade (alternate between the two)

2. high fat and protein sandwiches. High grade tuna flakes mixed with mayo, mustard, and some spices make an excellent filler to go between two slices of toasted rye or whole wheat bread.

keep the batch of tuna premixed in one container and the toasted bread in another, if cooled properly can last you whole weekend. Eat a small amount every hour or so during the day.

I probably consume 2000-2400 calories during an autocross day, this is not counting a steak+eggs breakfast and whatever is for dinner.

and I'm only 160lb!

nothing feels better than ending a raceday and not feeling like someone ran you over with a truck, especially if it's a 2-day event.

edj · 08-20-2014, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DylanFRS

Wait, I am confused, does CP really get a parade lap?

CP traditionally does a low speed parade lap on their second day of competition
after all the days runs have completed on that course. if you are in the neightborhood
you might be lucky enough to get mooned by one (or more) CP driver!
reportedly nobody has suffered permanent blindness but i refuse to take any chances...

08-20-2014, 12:02 PM	#101
Simmons Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2024 GR86/ 2015 FRS Location: PA Posts: 961 Thanks: 306 Thanked 575 Times in 269 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s)	I think STX should do a Parade Lap like CP does...... Simmons __________________ 2024 GR86 71 STR/ 2015 FRS 71 STX Sponsors Xero-Limit//Karcepts

08-20-2014, 12:09 PM	#102
blkwrxwag Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: DS FRS Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 447 Thanks: 18 Thanked 211 Times in 133 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s)	We all know how you love a parade, Eric! __________________ -Max H.

08-20-2014, 03:39 PM	#109
DylanFRS Lost in Kansas Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS (Raven) Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 662 Thanks: 359 Thanked 317 Times in 185 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s)	Ok guys, I have only been to Nats once, 2 years ago, and I drove someone else's car. So, I am trying to put a list together of things I need to remember and thought here might be a good place so that people could add things I forget and other less experienced Nationals attendees would also get use out of the list... - Helmet - Checkbook - Air tank/compressor - Air gauge - Numbers/Class - Stickers (you can get all of these at Nationals for a small fee, right?) - Chair - Sunscreen - Hat - License and SCCA card - Water Sprayer (if you need) - Small must-have tool kit (?) - Jack and torque wrench (probably good to have even if you aren't changing tires) - Change of shoes and socks (for rain) - Poncho (see above) - Gold Bond (courtesy of blkwrxwag) - Carbs - Electrolyte replenishing - Beer Last edited by DylanFRS; 08-21-2014 at 09:17 AM.

08-20-2014, 03:41 PM	#110
blkwrxwag Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: DS FRS Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 447 Thanks: 18 Thanked 211 Times in 133 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s)	I highly recommend some blue label Gold Bond to prevent any unnecessary chafing of the boys while walking course 10 times! __________________ -Max H.

08-20-2014, 03:52 PM	#111
7thgear i'm sorry, what? Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Canada Location: I rock a beat harder than you can beat it with rocks Posts: 4,399 Thanks: 357 Thanked 2,508 Times in 1,268 Posts Mentioned: 40 Post(s)	Not nats specific but... no autocross of mine is complete without a small cooler containing: 1. water and powerade (alternate between the two) 2. high fat and protein sandwiches. High grade tuna flakes mixed with mayo, mustard, and some spices make an excellent filler to go between two slices of toasted rye or whole wheat bread. keep the batch of tuna premixed in one container and the toasted bread in another, if cooled properly can last you whole weekend. Eat a small amount every hour or so during the day. I probably consume 2000-2400 calories during an autocross day, this is not counting a steak+eggs breakfast and whatever is for dinner. and I'm only 160lb! nothing feels better than ending a raceday and not feeling like someone ran you over with a truck, especially if it's a 2-day event. __________________ don't you think if I was wrong, I'd know it?

08-20-2014, 12:27 PM	#103
xwd Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 2013 DGM Subaru BRZ (Subie #9) Location: ATL, US Posts: 2,667 Thanks: 123 Thanked 861 Times in 552 Posts Mentioned: 32 Post(s)	CP only does the parade lap so they can break at least one thing before competing so they have time to fix it.

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