SDAC-22 Auto X ROLE CALL!!!! REGISTER by JUNE 15

[BadAssPerformance]

OK, trying to get a head/car count for teh SDAC-22 Auto X, so if you plan to, and/or know of somebody who plans to, please post in this thread ASAP!!! TIA!

[Pat]

In.

Barry Miles is also in.

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Forgot to mention, Bill Cuttitta may be running the ScAries also. Dave Skrab and Teri Mathias will also likely be sharing a car.

[minigts]

Eh, I'm in. We'll see what she'll do.

[cordes]

Joy is in.

[minigts]

Joy is in.

She sounds so excited about it. :)

[cordes]

She sounds so excited about it. :)

i had better just hope she gets to do it this time. She was quite ticked when the timing belt broke right before the auto cross at 20.

[moparman76_69]

I think we have 2 possibly 3 that plan on being there from our group.

[86seeS]

im in and so is my roomate with his srt

[Orangetona]

Wouldnt it be Roll Call? Not Role Call. Unless you play a part in the play. :)

[2.216VTurbo]

Alan & +1 are getting in Friday evening so we'll be there in whatever rental I end up with:o

[minigts]

Alan & +1 are getting in Friday evening so we'll be there in whatever rental I end up with:o

I need you to bring +2. I need a date. :D

[csxtra]

I'm in...need to test out the new suspension

[supercrackerbox]

Tentative, depending on when we get there.

[Mopar318]

I will be there.

Everybody make sure you have your license and its NOT EXPIRED! Or you can not race.

[moparman76_69]

im in and so is my roomate with his srt


I will be there.


I think we have 2 possibly 3 that plan on being there from our group.

So I guess it'll be three then.

[GLHS069]

I'm in

[Johnny]

Why would anyone NOT do this? (If you bring a car)

[contraption22]

I'm in. Captain Understeer must defend his title.

[sdac guy]

Why would anyone NOT do this? (If you bring a car)There are a number of reasons, the leading one is that some folks cannot get Friday off to travel to the event. Showing up on Saturday morning at the motel and going over there in the afternoon will probably be too late.

Now if the question you asked was, Why wouldn't anyone WANT to do this? I agree 100%.

Barry

[Johnny]

I sure wish I was heading to SDAC, I cant. I even thought about flying just to be there, but not going to work out.
BUT I will be there in spirit and will sponser the autocross.

[turboshad]

P-bodies represent!

That means I'm in. :thumb:

[89FerrariShelby]

I'm going to throw this out there just for count purposes. I am about 15% on being in on this.

I know its small, but like was mentioned I can't get Friday off, but luckily i'm out of work at 2 p.m.

So...13 hours+ to Detroit. I have no passenger anymore, so there's a chance if i'm feeling it, i'll just drive the whole way through (was originally planning on stopping). That puts me at the Hotel around 3/4 in the morning. If i do it, i'll certainly take a cat nap and get up and go to the Autocross....

Obviously if I stop I wont be there. =(

Does this event require a helmet? My understanding was drags only need them under a certain ET (which even if the car is capable of, i'm not) so i wasn't concerned. But maybe i'll go out and get one anyways...

[contraption22]

SCCA does require a helmet for all drivers.

[BadAssPerformance]

Thanks eveyone, anyone else!?

"IN"
1) Pat
2) Barry Miles
3) Dave Skrab
4) Teri Mathias
5) minigts
6) Joy
7) Alan
8) +1
9) csxtra
10) Mopar318
11) 86seeS
12) roomate with his srt
13) GLHS069
14) contraption22 aka Captain Understeer
15) turboshad

Tentative
Bill Cuttitta
supercrackerbox
89FerrariShelby

[Pat]

I'd put Dave and Teri as tentative also at this point....just to be certain. Barry and I are definites.



Thanks eveyone, anyone else!?

"IN"
1) Pat
2) Barry Miles
3) Dave Skrab
4) Teri Mathias
5) minigts
6) Joy
7) Alan
8) +1
9) csxtra
10) Mopar318
11) 86seeS
12) roomate with his srt
13) GLHS069
14) contraption22 aka Captain Understeer
15) turboshad

Tentative
Bill Cuttitta
supercrackerbox
89FerrariShelby

[ShelGame]

Why would anyone NOT do this? (If you bring a car)

The big slicks up front and the skinny little tires in back will keep me from doing it. Once again - I wish I had kept my van :(

If you need extra corner workers, I'm in for that :thumb:

[contraption22]

The big slicks up front and the skinny little tires in back will keep me from doing it. Once again - I wish I had kept my van :(

If you need extra corner workers, I'm in for that :thumb:

You don't have a set of street tires you can throw on?

[ShelGame]

You don't have a set of street tires you can throw on?

Nope...

[larryB]

Put me down as a maybe. Still working on getting the days off to make it.

[Mopar318]

So I guess it'll be three then.

Actually 4. My GF will be a Co-driver.

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I'm in. Captain Understeer must defend his title.

Your talking about a huge group of powerful FWD cars here...its going to be plow city!

[shadow88]

To help firm up anyone, it would be helpful to know the time and maybe distance from the host hotel?

I'm probably not arriving until later saturday, but if it's still open, I'll beat on the turbo neon!

[Mopar318]

To help firm up anyone, it would be helpful to know the time and maybe distance from the host hotel?

I'm probably not arriving until later saturday, but if it's still open, I'll beat on the turbo neon!

Sweet, more neons? I was the only 1st gen there last year. You probably wont be able to run the autocross unless you register in the morning and get tech. SCCA is pretty strict on stuff.

[sdac guy]

To help firm up anyone, it would be helpful to know the time and maybe distance from the host hotel?

I'm probably not arriving until later saturday, but if it's still open, I'll beat on the turbo neon!It is less than 10 minutes from the host hotel. It starts about 8am, but folks should get there EARLY, as early as 6:30 or 7:00 am. This is an SCCA regional event with possibly as many as 500-700 cars entered. I strongly doubt that anyone that gets there much after 9 or 10 am will be allowed to enter the event, just because they are expecting so many cars, and will be very busy.

Barry

[168glhs1986]

It is less than 10 minutes from the host hotel. It starts about 8am, but folks should get there EARLY, as early as 6:30 or 7:00 am. This is an SCCA regional event with possibly as many as 500-700 cars entered. I strongly doubt that anyone that gets there much after 9 or 10 am will be allowed to enter the event, just because they are expecting so many cars, and will be very busy.

Barry

This absolutely stinks.

Probably won't have a sdac feel to it, but i guess for the participants it's better than nothing.

Will they allow all the sdac partipants to run together or are we mixed in with the others?

Is this the proper link and can we register through them so we don't have to get there @ 6:30 am after many of us have long Travel days on Friday.

http://detroit-scca.org/e107/e107_plugins/calendar_menu/event.php?1340424000.event.376

[Johnny]

400-500...that seems too many for a local event. Even divisionals are in the 150-200 range.

[168glhs1986]

400-500...that seems too many for a local event. Even divisionals are in the 150-200 range.

Apparently this is a divisional event

[moparman76_69]

http://detroit-scca.org/e107/e107_files/downloads/glss.jpg

[sdac guy]

This absolutely stinks.

Probably won't have a sdac feel to it, but i guess for the participants it's better than nothing.

It certainly will not have an sdac feel to it. But it is the only thing we could arrange. Because of this event, the SCCA was not willing to help us put on an event of our own in the next day or two.



Will they allow all the sdac partipants to run together or are we mixed in with the others?From what they said this week, they will likely establish a separate class for us, but I expect the cars will run in whatever group they are assigned in.



Is this the proper link and can we register through them so we don't have to get there @ 6:30 am after many of us have long Travel days on Friday.

http://detroit-scca.org/e107/e107_plugins/calendar_menu/event.php?1340424000.event.376

Yes it appears to be the proper link. The guy was unable to quote us any figures earlier this week as the registration info had not been finalized and put on the web yet. But I see it is now.

OKAY EVERYONE - Pay attention here.

The cost for Saturday only will be $40 for SCCA members. If you are not an SCCA member you must purchase a weekend membership for an additional $15. And according to the website registration info, anyone that waits until Saturday morning to register will be charged $70 for the day. And I would bet the $15 will be on top of that.


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400-500...that seems too many for a local event. Even divisionals are in the 150-200 range.That large figure was tossed out by them a few months back, I don't know how many they actually expect. But I would bet it will be more than 150-200.

And yes folks, for them, it IS a divisional event.

Barry

[cordes]

Wow, everyone better sign up early. That's a pretty steep jump in price to sign up on site.

[minigts]

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OKAY EVERYONE - Pay attention here.

The cost for Saturday only will be $40 for SCCA members. If you are not an SCCA member you must purchase a weekend membership for an additional $15. And according to the website registration info, anyone that waits until Saturday morning to register will be charged $70 for the day. And I would bet the $15 will be on top of that.


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That large figure was tossed out by them a few months back, I don't know how many they actually expect. But I would bet it will be more than 150-200.

And yes folks, for them, it IS a divisional event.

Barry


Do we need to register through that site or can we send money to JT or you or so and so?

[sdac guy]

Do we need to register through that site or can we send money to JT or you or so and so?If you will be there early enough on Friday, they are holding a registration event at the Fairfield Inn that day/evening. The Fairfield Inn is just down the street from the host hotel.

Under no circumstances send money to SDAC (JT & Co) for this event. You must register through the means that the local SCCA region is providing.

Barry

[Pat]

If you will be there early enough on Friday, they are holding a registration event at the Fairfield Inn that day/evening. The Fairfield Inn is just down the street from the host hotel.

Under no circumstances send money to SDAC (JT & Co) for this event. You must register through the means that the local SCCA region is providing.

Barry

One of the options on the reg page is "Event Specific Class." Do we know if there is going to be an "SDAC class" or should we just register for the class that the car qualifies for?

Thanks for setting this up. I'm really looking forward to it!

Pat

[sdac guy]

From what the guy told Craig, I'm pretty sure there will be a specific class for our folks/cars. But what it is, I am not certain. There are some questions that remain open yet and Craig expects to hear from the guy this weekend. It may be a good idea to hold off on registering until we get all our questions answered.

Barry

[speeddemon]

Yes please do not register until I post details about it later.

[Pat]

Yes please do not register until I post details about it later.

got it.

[BadAssPerformance]

Yes please do not register until I post details about it later.

Thanks Craig! :thumb:

[denviola]

I'm in for this event as well, and looking forward to it and the info.
Thanks!

[Mopar318]

Detroit region does have street modified FWD. I am probally going to go ahead and register since I am part of the great lakes region and want to be eligible for points. I am going to guess about 95% of us will fall in street modified FWD anyways.

[supercrackerbox]

I'm out.

[speeddemon]

OK - registration info.

http://www.motorsportreg.com you'll have to create an account.

Search under Autocross/Solo for the June 23rd & 24th.
Please choose A Modified as your class and we will be able to run together.
When Registering online, you do not need to pay online if you prefer not to. You may pay at the Registration check in on Friday night or Saturday morning before we get started.

I'm still working to get non-SCCA member fees reduced for us. Because of this I recommend paying on site as the fee may change.

Our group will be working a shift on the course so be prepared for this. We will run rain or shine.

[BadAssPerformance]

Thanks Craig!

[89FerrariShelby]

Ok, well i'm probably out...just too much hustle (but you never know).

In any case, does anyone know about how long this will probably go on for? Even if i dont make it to be in it, i will be coming with my d7000 (i'm significantly less talented with it than MB) so I'm wondering if it would be worth heading over when i arrive just to take pictures?

[turboshad]

Great work Craig!

Any event at SDAC is worth taking pics of so bring it out.

[speeddemon]

Ok, well i'm probably out...just too much hustle (but you never know).

In any case, does anyone know about how long this will probably go on for? Even if i dont make it to be in it, i will be coming with my d7000 (i'm significantly less talented with it than MB) so I'm wondering if it would be worth heading over when i arrive just to take pictures?

The event will be going most of the day - how long the SDAC group is there is TBD. Bring the camera out, usually a few interesting cars from this area any to get some D7000 practice (you lucky duck).

[Mopar318]

Im all registered.

Direct Link

http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.cfm/event/event.advert/uidEvent/C42564FB-C454-6121-11604F7F5D51272A



(http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.cfm/event/event.advert/uidEvent/C42564FB-C454-6121-11604F7F5D51272A)

[denviola]

All registered as well, took a while as I was watching Kings (Flyers West) hoist the cup!

[speeddemon]

Register by this Friday to avoid late fees.

I've also got a reduction in the SCCA fees - so I suggest don't bother to pay until you are on site....

[Pat]

Registered...ready to show off how many times a K car can spin out in one autocross!

[minigts]

Registered as well. And what's with not having the tires in the list?! The Grand Spirit 205/50-15s were the tire of choice and came stock on the 87 GLHS. Kinda disappointed..... :(

[BadAssPerformance]

Register by this Friday to avoid late fees.

I've also got a reduction in the SCCA fees - so I suggest don't bother to pay until you are on site....

Sweet, great work Craig! :clap:

[csxtra]

I'm pre-registered also.

Thanks for all your hard work Craig!

[Pat]

I'm pre-registered also.

Thanks for all you hard work Craig!

Yay!!!!

[csxtra]

Yay!!!!

You know I wouldn't miss a chance to see the ScAries run!

[turboshad]

You know I wouldn't miss a chance to see the ScAries run into a cone!

Fixed....;) Wrong thread?

[Pat]

You know I wouldn't miss a chance to see the ScAries run into cones!


Fixed....;) Wrong thread?

Fixed again!

[turboshad]

Carroll?!?! How did you get Pat's password?

[Pat]

Carroll?!?! How did you get Pat's password?

It's because I am so damn fast, he never even saw me dart in, get his password, give his wife a little wink (cause you know I like the ladies!!!) then bolt out of the house. He is so damn slow, just like he is in the track! Old man!

Carroll

[denviola]

Any advice for us newbies? I'm taking off the fiberides and using a set of pizzas with some Dunlops. Other than the SCCA manual and web sites with conflicting info, is there a quick reference for slow learners like me?
UNK

[Mopar318]

Any advice for us newbies? I'm taking off the fiberides and using a set of pizzas with some Dunlops. Other than the SCCA manual and web sites with conflicting info, is there a quick reference for slow learners like me?
UNK
Here is a really good quick reference guide. You will need crap ton of air pressure in the tires. I had to run 50psi in my all season khumos to keep them from rolling over. Ill be bring the water sprayer for the new tire/wheel setup too keep them cool and sticky.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=58

(http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=58)

[BadAssPerformance]

I'm taking off the fiberides

VERY good idea!

[minigts]

Any advice for us newbies? I'm taking off the fiberides and using a set of pizzas with some Dunlops. Other than the SCCA manual and web sites with conflicting info, is there a quick reference for slow learners like me?
UNK

Yeah, drive like you stole it. Seriously, as long as there aren't any curbs to worry about, just push the limit of the car. I'm hoping to see how hard I can drive this thing. Been driving the same car for about 20 years, about time I put my experience to the test. :)

[Pat]

Denny, you could always get someone to ride along with you first lap or two. Helps to learn how to see the course.

[cordes]

Yeah, drive like you stole it. Seriously, as long as there aren't any curbs to worry about, just push the limit of the car. I'm hoping to see how hard I can drive this thing. Been driving the same car for about 20 years, about time I put my experience to the test. :)

I will not be in the car for this thank goodness.

[86seeS]

Signed up and ready to go!

[denviola]

Denny, you could always get someone to ride along with you first lap or two. Helps to learn how to see the course.
Good idea, thanks!

[Mopar318]

Signed up and ready to go!

I don't see heathers name on there. Blanca needs some woman competition. She is already gonna beat down some of you guys!

[86seeS]

She cant drive a 5speed very well

[contraption22]

Yeah, drive like you stole it. Seriously, as long as there aren't any curbs to worry about, just push the limit of the car. I'm hoping to see how hard I can drive this thing. Been driving the same car for about 20 years, about time I put my experience to the test. :)

I'd say the opposite.
Concentrate and try to hit your turns. Overdriving the car will only slow you down.
Make sure to get there early enough to walk the course before racing begins.
Not sure if we will have the opportunity to work some corners, but if we do, it's a good way to see the good lines around the course.

[168glhs1986]

Denny,

Can't divulge any secrets since this is a competition, lol.

I'm a relative newb also with autocross, but vision and initial braking (getting car to rotate) are high on my list. Car setup is more complicated but nice set of R compound tires would help.

[speeddemon]

Any advice for us newbies?

1 - Apply glue to right hip.
2 - Hip check Barry Miles with right hip
3 - Wait for glue to set

[dodgeshadowchik]

Might try to auto-x the heavy convertible, just because I'v never tried this before... it'll be a huge fail; car is not what I'd call a "handler." Lol!

[Pat]

1 - Apply glue to right hip.
2 - Hip check Barry Miles with right hip
3 - Wait for glue to set


^^^^ This. ^^^^

[denviola]

I'd say the opposite.
Concentrate and try to hit your turns. Overdriving the car will only slow you down.


Good advice. Learned that one at SDAC 18 while at Waterford Hills and drove Troy's Horizon too deep into the turn . Tim Pettijohn was my instructor that day and he was wonderful to have on board. I just had to try it....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhsKPJOILHU

[minigts]

I'd say the opposite.
Concentrate and try to hit your turns. Overdriving the car will only slow you down.
Make sure to get there early enough to walk the course before racing begins.
Not sure if we will have the opportunity to work some corners, but if we do, it's a good way to see the good lines around the course.

Well my point was really to not be afraid to push the limits of the car. You'll find out quickly where it oversteers or understeers if you drive it hard, then you just back off from there.

[fishcleaner]

Might try to auto-x the heavy convertible, just because I'v never tried this before... it'll be a huge fail; car is not what I'd call a "handler." Lol!
Driving crappy handling cars is the best way to learn, you can really feel the balance when you accelerate and brake, still won't turn a great time but nails down the fundimentals. There was a Viper group at Englishtown that was autocrossing, the instructor took the drivers around the course in a 15 passenger Dodge van to show them the line. End of the day, the van had the fastest time of the day.

[168glhs1986]

In. I'll be the one taking the turns wide so I don't get orange cone marks on the new paint.

[fishcleaner]

Count me in, I just registered online

[cordes]

I've got Joy all signed up.

[Mopar318]

I've got Joy all signed up.

Sweet, battle of the ladies!

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Count me in, I just registered online

Where did you find that class????? You can change it to A-modified if you go back and edit the event. I wonder what happens if somebody with a A modified car really does register for their class...are we going to be running a modified formula ford?

[RoadWarrior222]

In. I'll be the one taking the turns wide so I don't get orange cone marks on the new paint. just point the nose at the inside and if it looks like you'll hit, press the gas harder... coz there's cones to miss on the outside too.

[fishcleaner]

Where did you find that class????? You can change it to A-modified if you go back and edit the event. I wonder what happens if somebody with a A modified car really does register for their class...are we going to be running a modified formula ford?
It was in the drop down menu, I picked the most un-descript class, once at the event its easy to change, I think they will run us together unless someone is going for points.

[cordes]

Sweet, battle of the ladies!

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Where did you find that class????? You can change it to A-modified if you go back and edit the event. I wonder what happens if somebody with a A modified car really does register for their class...are we going to be running a modified formula ford?

Has she autocrossed before? Joy hasn't done anything and would love some tips from a girl I bet.

[Mopar318]

Has she autocrossed before? Joy hasn't done anything and would love some tips from a girl I bet.

Only once. Usually Girls have better lines then men, but they are not as aggressive with the throttle or brake.

[cordes]

That's cool. It will be interesting to see everyone and all the cars out there.

[Mopar318]

That's cool. It will be interesting to see everyone and all the cars out there.

I agree. Can't wait! Just got some new wheels/tires and going in for a more aggressive alignment.

Also working on a super secret interior. Gonna have to come to SDAC to see it.

[cordes]

I agree. Can't wait! Just got some new wheels/tires and going in for a more aggressive alignment.

Also working on a super secret interior. Gonna have to come to SDAC to see it.

That sounds great. I bet that Neon will be tough to beat.

[168glhs1986]

Does anyone have a camber adjustment kit they can let me borrow?

[shadow88]

Only once. Usually Girls have better lines then men,snip.

Agreed.

[speeddemon]

I met with an SCCA organiser this weekend he suggested, if possible, to register on Friday night to make Saturday morning that much easier for everyone. They are expecting about 200 cars of all shapes and sizes. Snell 2000, M2000 or FIA rated
helmets are ok.

Pre-reg is from 7pm to 9pm at Fairfield in on Opdyke road. Tech will be on Saturday am, please have your car ready for tech to speed things up - helmet out, hood popped, numbers on it (they should be assigned at registration), etc.

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/maps/travel/dtwah-fairfield-inn-detroit-auburn-hills/

[supercrackerbox]

How late will the event run? I'd still like to come watch a little. I've never been to an autocross.

[sdac guy]

How late will the event run? I'd still like to come watch a little. I've never been to an autocross.Probably 5 or 6 pm, maybe later, don't know. It is only 5 minutes or so from the host hotel. So once you get there, folks should know if it is still going or not.

Barry

[BadFastGTC]

I'm in, although my registration did not go through.

[contraption22]

I forgot to pre-register. I will likely do so on-site.

[BadFastGTC]

Something to do when DVSDAC arrives first....

[contraption22]

Something to do when DVSDAC arrives first....

And we'll have plenty of time.... lol

[BadAssPerformance]

I'm in, although my registration did not go through.

What happened?


I forgot to pre-register. I will likely do so on-site.

On-line pre-reg still open another day

[turboshad]

Done. :thumb:

[BadAssPerformance]

What happened?

On-line pre-reg still open another day

Crap.. I meant SDAC-22 pre-reg open another day... is the AUTO X pre-reg still open???

[turboshad]

Auto-Cross is open until Thurs. I think.

[168glhs1986]

Just checked the registration list. Looks like we have biggest group by far!

Also just so everyone knows. 2 drivers can drive 1 car. I checked with event organizer.

[fishcleaner]

I forgot to pre-register. I will likely do so on-site.
I am out now, my car has a wrist pin knock that I can't ignore, check your PM, I will try to transfer my registration over to you.

[168glhs1986]

I'm in, although my registration did not go through.

Your officially registered now.

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I forgot to pre-register. I will likely do so on-site.

I just registered Steve and Brian. It's not too late. Closes thursday

[BadAssPerformance]

Just checked the registration list. Looks like we have biggest group by far!

Also just so everyone knows. 2 drivers can drive 1 car. I checked with event organizer.

Awesome! :clap:

Just got your PM BTW, sounds like you got it figured out, thanks for the update!

[fishcleaner]

I forgot to pre-register. I will likely do so on-site.
Mike, looks like you are good to go, check your PM, Since you now have a sponsor, you better win, hahahahaha