Autocross 1/15/11

speedjunkie · Postby **speedjunkie** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 9:14

^Exactly! lol

alex_n/a · Postby **alex_n/a** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 9:14

I'll be going. Not going to drive the course but it will be fun to watch.

ecam8000 · Postby **ecam8000** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 9:14

It does seem to be a sea of cones and harder to see in a video. But when driving it really is not that bad. The club lays down lines (flour, I think) so you can actually tell where your are "supposed" to be going. Also if you register as a novice, you can go on as may rides as you wish, so you can "learn faster". I used to do this 30 years ago, this weekend will be my second race since then (my first was a couple months ago). I was worried that I would not be able to learn the course in time to drive. Plus if you work the course before your chance to drive, you get real familiar with the problem spots on the track. At least come out to watch and ride, I'll bet the next time you'll race.

GR-8 · Postby **GR-8** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 9:14

I hope the parking lot is nice and cleared off. If there's the slightest bit of snow or ice I won't be driving. Apparently someone drove by and said it was full of untouched powder. Come on sun do your thing.

bellalyssa · Postby **bellalyssa** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 9:14

If anyone wants to come and not drive, you can hang with me. I'll have a hookah there so I have something to do and some blankets to stay warm with.

How I do the course walks is that I walk it until I can run through the course in my mind with my eyes closed. That works really well for me.

ecam8000 · Postby **ecam8000** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 9:14

Actually, I think the threat of water on the course makes things a bit more interesting. I think most clubs put on a race rain or shine. Not saying ice would be a great idea, but it is cool to have variety.

GR-8 · Postby **GR-8** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 9:14

I think I'm gonna ask to ride along in the other 8's there so I can see at what speeds they take the corners and slalom.

ecam8000 · Postby **ecam8000** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 9:14

By my count there will be three RX8's at the race, according to the entry list.

GR-8 · Postby **GR-8** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 9:14

Yep. One of those is me. The lone SM.

ecam8000 · Postby **ecam8000** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 9:14

Car 80? I've got 45 STR. Looking forward to Saturday!

chickenwafer · Postby **chickenwafer** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 9:14

I'd get lost and turn off the course and the FD would get punted by another moving car into a ditch. Mark my words....

GR-8 · Postby **GR-8** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 9:14

ecam8000 wrote:Car 80? I've got 45 STR. Looking forward to Saturday!

Yeah. I wanted 8 but it's taken.

jamiel · Postby **jamiel** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 9:14

chickenwafer wrote:I'd get lost and turn off the course and the FD would get punted by another moving car into a ditch. Mark my words....

nearest ditch is VERY far away from the pad (100'+), would be an impressive accomplishment

ecam8000 · Postby **ecam8000** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 9:14

Where there's a will........

GR-8 · Postby **GR-8** » Sat Jan 15, 2011 9:14

5:37 and I'm getting ready to head out and have some fun out in Watkins, CO!

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