TRSCCA 2011 Solo Events schedule

[Slikk]

all are at nss parking lot unless otherwise noted...

Sun. 3/6 (test n tune)
sun. 4/3
sat. 4/23 twin fountains
sun. 5/8
sun. 5/28
sun. 6/5
sun. 6/26
sun. 7/10
sun. 8/14
sun. 9/11
sun. 9/25
sat. 10/15 (octoberfast)
sun. 10/16 (octoberfast)
sun. 11/13

we may change one to a nss road course event but the dates should be solid.. .

[GREEN Rx8]

woo hoo!

[Slikk]

i don't think i will be paying for membership next year, i didnt get to make it to half the events and i yet to use any of the hotel or renal discounts that expires on 8 days. looking forward to doing more track days this year tho...

[cell172]

Just got my membership. I cant wait for the first event.

[GREEN Rx8]

i don't think i will be paying for membership next year, i didnt get to make it to half the events and i yet to use any of the hotel or renal discounts that expires on 8 days. looking forward to doing more track days this year tho...

woah... we get hotel discounts?

[GREEN Rx8]

i vote for atleast 1-2 days on the track if possible.

[Slikk]

woah... we get hotel discounts?

yeah, when you get the yearly membership you get:

1. Reduced rate at the events
2. Coupons for a few rental companies
3. Coupons for a few hotels
4. subscription to Sportscar magazine
5. SCCA stickerz
6. (i am missing something else but i cant remember what it is.)

[TSiJoey]

I hope to make it to some of these next year. Would be fun to play around in my del sol.

[Eunos735]

For sure gonna be out in full force next year.

[pdub765]

Ill be back in the 240!



Still need to find a helmet though.

[supergoob]

How much is a yearly vs each event?

[Slikk]

How much is a yearly vs each event?

With the yearly membership the weekly events cost $25 + you get the magazine subscriptions and such. The yearly membership runs about $70

Without yearly membership its $35 for each event.


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[bsyeth]

I see the april 23 event at Twin Fountains, I went to that event last year and it is on my calendar for a must go! That little track is a BLAST.

[shifty35]

With the yearly membership the weekly events cost $25 + you get the magazine subscriptions and such. The yearly membership runs about $70

Without yearly membership its $35 for each event.


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Each weekend membership you get takes $15 off the yearly membership, and I think you can get another $10-$15 off through a referral. So you can get a yearly membership for the same price as a normal event after 2-3 $35 ones.

[WynnS123]

I see the april 23 event at Twin Fountains, I went to that event last year and it is on my calendar for a must go! That little track is a BLAST.

I may have to check that one out. I've never been to Twin Fountains. Make sure you give me a reminder :)

[GREEN Rx8]

bump for first 2011 event comming up soon!

[cell172]

bump for first 2011 event comming up soon!
This. My helmet came in today. I am SO ready.

[GREEN Rx8]

new adjustable endlinks ordered... hopefully installed by this upcomming event.

[beallen25]

I guess I am going to come out and embarrass myself in a mildly fast car with stock suspension, haha looking forward to it though.

[shifty35]

Blarg, still too cold for me. I'll come out when there is grip. LOL.

[beallen25]

Quick question, if I run novice, do I still need to put my cars classification on it?

[cell172]

Quick question, if I run novice, do I still need to put my cars classification on it?
Yes.

[Jersey]

This. My helmet came in today. I am SO ready.

Where did you order yours from??

Is test n' tune the same as other events? I'm debating running the Integra once more before I get rid of it.

[MCarp22]

Gonna miss the first one as i'll be instructing with tracksunlimited. Will wave as I go by on the front straight. :)

[cell172]

Where did you order yours from??

Is test n' tune the same as other events? I'm debating running the Integra once more before I get rid of it.
I got mine from Soloracer.com. It got here pretty quick so I was satisfied.

You will probably get more seat time since it's a test n tune. Here's a description of how it will be run.
http://www.trscca.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=1358

[Jersey]

Figures I can't use this to play with the car i'm getting next week, which is what I'll be running this season. I might sit this one out... :-? Can't wait till April though!

[payne411]

Can someone point me to a link that has all the requirements for classing a car? I'm interested, but never have done it before. And how would we know what class we're in?

[cell172]

Can someone point me to a link that has all the requirements for classing a car? I'm interested, but never have done it before. And how would we know what class we're in?
http://www.trscca.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=13

[shifty35]

Post there, or post car and mods here. We can help class also.

[payne411]

You guys will think it's a joke, but oh well lol.

93 Saturn coupe
about 2300lbs, less if I pull rear interior.
Twin Cam swap - 124 hp engine
Warm air intake
91-92 header and downtube
Front and rear sway bars from a stock Sx-2 - Slightly stiffer
Sprint 2.5 drop springs - Improved spring rate, cant remember exact figures
KYB struts - 20 percent stiffer in front, stock in rear
urethane filled Engine/trans mounts
17x7.5 wheels with a semi-performance street tire
steel braided brake lines
Hawk HPS pads with stock rotors

Some of this stuff isn't on there yet, but is inexpensive, so would be before I signed up.

[shifty35]

Looks like it falls in FSP. 91-96 Saturn SC is on the same line, which means you can swap the engine from any 91-96 SC and not get reclassed. Engine has to be stock internally, you're allowed a slight overbore / mill for rebuilding. No headwork except port matching.

Exhaust, intake manifold, exhaust manifold is free, except you have to have a cat. There are quite a few other rules, but unless you have a stripped interior or no heater, I think this is where you belong.

[MCarp22]

Looks like it falls in FSP.

I concur.

[GREEN Rx8]

dont take the back seats out tho itll bump you up a class...

[payne411]

Yeah I want to stay as low as possible to be honest. The engine came from another 93 and is stock internally so its good. Cat is still there. Exhaust is mostly stock, except for that header, which is technically stock as well, only not from that year.

Thanks guys. If All goes well, I will try and make the second May day. Everything else i'm still in school.

[Slikk]

You guys will think it's a joke, but oh well lol.

93 Saturn coupe....

Looks like it falls in FSP.....

I concur.

Competition at last!!!!

Are you going out this Sunday.

[payne411]

I won't be lol. I wouldn't be able to make it until mid may, when I have some time to get tires and get the car ready. Still a few things on that list I need to pick up

[Jersey]

I'm assuming if it is raining tomorrow it's postponed?

[cell172]

I'm assuming if it is raining tomorrow it's postponed?
No. This isnt NASCAR. It's still on. Only thing that can delay it is lightning, I think.

[alex37211]

Had fun out there! I was able to finagle a 66.3 with my c-stock M Roadster.

It was cold as balls out there though.

And the cones.....

They had a bad day.
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i20/alex37211/Forum%20stuff/3611.jpg

[GREEN Rx8]

heres my best run of the day!

http://vimeo.com/20719902

[jix13]

My first autocross today and I'm definitely hooked. I was the silver 350z that came through the finish sideways at one point, haha. My first run of the day (or ever) was a blazing 86 seconds, but I got down to a best of 67.2xx. I know I met several of you guys briefly, and I'm going to do everything I can to be a regular this season.

alex - I was working that station on the last run group and took the exact same picture.

[Slikk]

My first autocross today and I'm definitely hooked. I was the silver 350z that came through the finish sideways at one point, haha. My first run of the day (or ever) was a blazing 86 seconds, but I got down to a best of 67.2xx. I know I met several of you guys briefly, and I'm going to do everything I can to be a regular this season.

alex - I was working that station on the last run group and took the exact same picture.

i noticed that you were running the Khumo xs. Did you ever get your tires warmed up?


I am running the same tires and could not warm up the rear tires enough to get a decent run....

[jix13]

I was having trouble getting and keeping traction accelerating out of just about every turn, but being my first time out I can't really say how much was the tires and how much was my lack of experience & an open diff. I was working the course during your run and you looked like you were on ice the first couple runs coming through that back sweeper. Everything I've read about the Kumhos says they're great when it's hot & dry, but terrible in the cold & wet like today. Hopefully better days are ahead for us.

[GREEN Rx8]

nova running today

http://vimeo.com/20730336

[beallen25]

Sunday was my first autox too, I definately sucked it up, but the guy at the starting line kept giving me a new tip every run. My first run was a 78.4 and my best/last was a 66.7. I am gonna put on these H&R springs I have and see if they are any help, but tires are my definate weak spot. That and I have no concept of throttle control haha.

[shifty35]

Whoa, I bet the high HP cars were LOVING this course, lol! Not the greatest for the poor low hp guys :(

Sunday was my first autox too, I definately sucked it up, but the guy at the starting line kept giving me a new tip every run. My first run was a 78.4 and my best/last was a 66.7. I am gonna put on these H&R springs I have and see if they are any help, but tires are my definate weak spot. That and I have no concept of throttle control haha.

I wouldn't worry about the springs, esp if they change your class. Your weak spot is definitely YOU. :D You'll know this for sure if you let a more experienced driver jump in, and they cream you by 5 seconds or more...

[Jersey]

Ahhhh I wish I could've made it!

[Slikk]

I was having trouble getting and keeping traction accelerating out of just about every turn, but being my first time out I can't really say how much was the tires and how much was my lack of experience & an open diff. I was working the course during your run and you looked like you were on ice the first couple runs coming through that back sweeper. Everything I've read about the Kumhos says they're great when it's hot & dry, but terrible in the cold & wet like today. Hopefully better days are ahead for us.

Sure felt like i was on Ice. after the dramatic spin outs the 1st couple of runs i decided to baby that back turn.

it was the 1st time running an event since i had the car corner balanced and it felt like i was driving a completely different car.

nova running today

http://vimeo.com/20730336

I don't mean no disrespect but you need to do something with your exhaust. Did you change something? i don't recall it sounding like that last year.

[shifty35]

i noticed that you were running the Khumo xs. Did you ever get your tires warmed up?


I am running the same tires and could not warm up the rear tires enough to get a decent run....

Rear tires warm? Aren't you driving a TC still?

Or are you just saying the rear was too loose? Did you try dropping rear tire pressure at all?

[GREEN Rx8]

I don't mean no disrespect but you need to do something with your exhaust. Did you change something? i don't recall it sounding like that last year.


no nothing has changed, in the video all you hear is intake noise not exhaust haha the gopro was mounted right above my intake inlet.

[beallen25]

I wouldn't worry about the springs, esp if they change your class. Your weak spot is definitely YOU. :D You'll know this for sure if you let a more experienced driver jump in, and they cream you by 5 seconds or more...

The running 20psi boost on my 2.5l hybrid wrx pretty much screws me on the class I am in anyway so I figure what can the springs hurt besides draggin my mudflap on the pavement haha. I agree on me being the weak spot, after finding 12 seconds in like 8 runs i see that I have ALOT of room for improvement.

[shifty35]

I need to get out a couple times this year before the baby's born... Was hoping to do Megasquirt and a head refresh before summer. We'll see if I make it, lolz.

[Slikk]

Rear tires warm? Aren't you driving a TC still?

Or are you just saying the rear was too loose? Did you try dropping rear tire pressure at all?

The rear was real loose that why i kept getting ass 1st coming around the sweepers.

As for lowering the tire pressure, i didn't know that trick.. Maybe next time.

[rhythmnsmoke]

The rear was real loose that why i kept getting ass 1st coming around the sweepers.

As for lowering the tire pressure, i didn't know that trick.. Maybe next time.


You suppose to know that trick, you are no longer a Novice..

[Slikk]

You suppose to know that trick, you are no longer a Novice..

i had to leave the novice class because i was putting too much hurt on the pansies that were afraid to drive their cars. Not because i got mad skillz yo ! :mrgreen:.

Until i get within 1 seconds of the blue CR S2k i still consider myself a rookie who has got a lot to learn.

[SBrian2]

i had to leave the novice class because i was putting too much hurt on the pansies that were afraid to drive their cars. Not because i got mad skillz yo ! :mrgreen:.

Until i get within 1 seconds of the blue CR S2k i still consider myself a rookie who has got a lot to learn.

I hope you are talking PAX time, because I doubt you will ever get there raw.

[shifty35]

I hope you are talking PAX time, because I doubt you will ever get there raw.

Just checked, and STR and FSP differ by .001 in PAX index, LOL. I'm guessing Slikk will never have a full-up competitive FSP car, so the point is kinda moot. ;)

[Slikk]

i will be moving to the SMF class soon and should be able to match his raw time then.

[Eunos735]

What are you doing to push you into SMF?

[Slikk]

What are you doing to push you into SMF?

I throwing a little turbo on the car in a few weeks.

[Eunos735]

Trust me. You would be MUCH better off spending your money on Shocks, Springs, a sway bar and bushings. If your car was ass happy NA making it more powerful isn't going to help.

[shifty35]

Trust me. You would be MUCH better off spending your money on Shocks, Springs, a sway bar and bushings. If your car was ass happy NA making it more powerful isn't going to help.

I can think of very few times where I thought "I'd be so much faster if I had more power" LOL.

[Eunos735]

Well more power will make you faster when you have the rest of the car sorted, you know how to drive it and you aren't beyond the point of diminishing marginal returns. Until that point it will almost assuredly make you slower.

[MCarp22]

I can think of very few times where I thought "I'd be so much faster if I had more power" LOL.

I think that allllll the time:

http://b.vimeocdn.com/ts/676/278/67627851_200.jpg

[rhythmnsmoke]

Trust me. You would be MUCH better off spending your money on Shocks, Springs, a sway bar and bushings. If your car was ass happy NA making it more powerful isn't going to help.


He is on Tein SS coilovers, TRD swaybar and ES Motor Mounts. He already has what you suggested. Only thing left to put on it in the bushing department is ES Main bushing set and some downforce. It's ass happy because there is no Rear downforce on his tC like there is mine. Aside from that, it was 30 degrees outside last weekend, summer tires like his Kuhmo XS tires are not going to heat up enough in that weather (car dependent I would imagine).

I know much about his setup because it's nearly identical to mine...plus I helped him install his shit...lol.

Nothing short of 255 wide or more tires + alignment dialed in + downforce is going to keep the tC planted. I'm running in addition to what he has, an APR Splitter and GT200 wing with a -1.8 f and -0.5 r alignment.

I've been boosted on the tC, now I'm going back to boost as well. I miss my turbo so much. I personally favor the full road course but still run the AutoX from time to time.

[MCarp22]

TRD swaybar

Rear only? Could probably stand to use a softer setting.

[rhythmnsmoke]

Rear only? Could probably stand to use a softer setting.

I can't remember exactly now....Slikk you running rear and front?

If you want the tC to turn in more, then you don't run a front sway bar at all. I'm running stock front sway and Progress Rear set to the max setting. TRD sway bar is non-adjustable and a lot softer than the Progress bars setup. I'm going to do some testing disconnecting the endlink on the front sway bar to see how I like it. The PTuning tC as well as Rado's tC ran without sway bars on the front to help weed out the understeer. But this again is for Track rather than the tightness of AutoX.

[Eunos735]

He is on Tein SS coilovers, TRD swaybar and ES Motor Mounts. He already has what you suggested. Only thing left to put on it in the bushing department is ES Main bushing set and some downforce. It's ass happy because there is no Rear downforce on his tC like there is mine. Aside from that, it was 30 degrees outside last weekend, summer tires like his Kuhmo XS tires are not going to heat up enough in that weather (car dependent I would imagine).

I know much about his setup because it's nearly identical to mine...plus I helped him install his shit...lol.

Nothing short of 255 wide or more tires + alignment dialed in + downforce is going to keep the tC planted. I'm running in addition to what he has, an APR Splitter and GT200 wing with a -1.8 f and -0.5 r alignment.

I've been boosted on the tC, now I'm going back to boost as well. I miss my turbo so much. I personally favor the full road course but still run the AutoX from time to time.

Well in that case it sounds like he needs to spend his money on tires aero and working on his alignment set up. If he can't control what he has now more power isn't going to make that any easier.

[beallen25]

I would like to start by saying, I suck at autocross/driving, you all would eat my lunch on a course/track, and that this is a legit question with not meant to piss anyone off about their car.

It seems like you guys have put a lot of time/money/efforts into your Scions, are they a good platform to start from if trying to build a competitive race car?

[rhythmnsmoke]

Well in that case it sounds like he needs to spend his money on tires aero and working on his alignment set up. If he can't control what he has now more power isn't going to make that any easier.


Don't know to much about that. Had to be a reason why he kept winning his class in the Novice group that they bumped him out of it per the rules. Think it was just an off day for him coupled with the cold weather and summer tires.

Either way though, AutoX isn't the sole purpose he was going boost. He has to keep up with the rest of us in the club... :). And all of the front guys are going on or going back on boost.


I would like to start by saying, I suck at autocross/driving, you all would eat my lunch on a course/track, and that this is a legit question with not meant to piss anyone off about their car.

It seems like you guys have put a lot of time/money/efforts into your Scions, are they a good platform to start from if trying to build a competitive race car?


I can't complain in the least bit about mine. It has served me well. The fastest FWD car in the states holding the track record at like 10 tracks is a Scion. Like a Super Scion...lol. It has many accolades already stacked up in the competition world for being out for such a short time. When I'm on the track though with mine, at Nashville Super Speedway I'm running 1:14sec under stock hp (150whp at max). I'm always searching for different drivers videos to compare lap times to mine. Under boost, I expect to run around the 1:10-1:11 mark. Not sure if you know how fast that is around the NSS. It's like stock R35 territory. The stock motor will handle 350-400whp before internals are needed. Depending on turbo 350whp is achievable around 11-12lbs of boost.

PTuning is working on a dog box transmission as the tC's transmission will have a 4th gear synchro problem around the 450+whp mark under racing conditions. That's the only transmission related issue it suffers. That's constant abuse on the track though. I've seen 700+whp tC's on a stock trans (well since they have no upgrades for our trans yet so...).

[shifty35]

Nothing short of 255 wide or more tires + alignment dialed in + downforce is going to keep the tC planted. I'm running in addition to what he has, an APR Splitter and GT200 wing with a -1.8 f and -0.5 r alignment.

That seems like barely any camber at all for a race setup. Does your suspension geometry allow a lot of camber gain under compression? Otherwise, I'd think you are sacrificing a lot.

[dakar318]

holly crap that course was fast and open. I might have to make it up there with the locost pretty soon, navigating the infamous nashville 180 is going to suck tho.

[rhythmnsmoke]

That seems like barely any camber at all for a race setup. Does your suspension geometry allow a lot of camber gain under compression? Otherwise, I'd think you are sacrificing a lot.


That's what I spec'ed mine out to. I don't need a lot of camber currently, but more can be had with some camber plates and rear camber arms. I still drive this car on the streets, so more camber will wear out the tires faster. I'm running standard Tein SS coilovers without camber plates. I'm happy with my turn in right now, but I'm going to get it corner balanced to see what improvements can be made, but not until I finish the turbo setup.

[Slikk]

I am running the TRD rear sway bar and full race setting. The front sway bar is stock. I installed it mainly to get rid of the ungodly amount of body roll that the stock tC has. on stock suspension it feels like you are racing a Buick Roadmaster.

I agree i need to spend more time on dialing the suspension, but my Epic fail last Sunday was due mostly to cold ass tires.

[Slikk]

That's what I spec'ed mine out to. I don't need a lot of camber currently, but more can be had with some camber plates and rear camber arms. I still drive this car on the streets, so more camber will wear out the tires faster. I'm running standard Tein SS coilovers without camber plates. I'm happy with my turn in right now, but I'm going to get it corner balanced to see what improvements can be made, but not until I finish the turbo setup.

good point... i am going to have to see Drew when i get back from VA....

[MCarp22]

my Epic fail last Sunday was due mostly to cold ass tires.

In that situation you could have moved the rear endlinks to a softer setting to help the car deal with the lower grip.

[rhythmnsmoke]

In that situation you could have moved the rear endlinks to a softer setting to help the car deal with the lower grip.

If that were me, moving endlinks in 30 degree weather would have been the last thing on my list...Hhaahaa..

Instead of AutoX'n and freezin my ass off, I was on the other side working the Porsche event and freezing my ass off....LOL

[GREEN Rx8]

late bump for event this weekend anyone going?

[MCarp22]

late bump for event this weekend anyone going?

I should be there!

[shifty35]

Got a photography workshop :(

Hoping to make next event.

[pdub765]

I'm going.

Come say hey, ill be in the white 240 again.

[cell172]

I'll be there but wont be driving. My tires are still pissed at me from the last event.

[jix13]

I'll be there. The weather looks like it's going to be perfect. Are you running in BSP with the RX8?

[SBrian2]

I'll be there in the SSM RX7, and Tara in the ES Miata.

[rx7 vinnie]

It's been so long I forgot how to apex a corner....... Hehe I said apex.

[Eunos735]

The new Supercharger is still at The High Speed Lab getting massaged. And 949 is still holding my new shocks hostage. I am DIEING for some seat time but it's not looking like it is in the cards for me right now.

[Wowak]

Looks like there are about 4 events this year that coincide with my weekends off from work, I'm going to try to make it to at least a couple of those.

[kyleboi]

I hope to make it out there as a spectator on Sunday.....I've always been interested in it and hope to have an entry for some of the later dates.

[GREEN Rx8]

lol i didnt realize it untill now but i got first place in BSP! wish i stayed for the awards now lol

[beallen25]

I literally had no idea about the PAX scoring, looked it up and I know what it is now. Also learned just because you have the fastest novice time doesn't mean you win novice haha. I had a pretty good time all and all!

[jix13]

lol i didnt realize it untill now but i got first place in BSP! wish i stayed for the awards now lol

Why don't you run in the tire class? You may not trophy very often, but at least there's some real competition.

I literally had no idea about the PAX scoring, looked it up and I know what it is now. Also learned just because you have the fastest novice time doesn't mean you win novice haha. I had a pretty good time all and all!

Yeah man, our SP PAX killed us. We would have been 1st & 3rd based on raw times, but I finished 0.2s out of the trophies after the PAX. I wish we could have gotten a couple more runs in. I found almost a full second on my last run. I also didn't hit a cone all day, so I probably could have been a little more aggressive. Looking forward to the next event at a new location.

[GREEN Rx8]

what classifies for tire class?

[jix13]

Anything over 140 treadwear. I don't remember what tires you're running, but I know they're not R-comps. It's a PAX class like novice. The BSP PAX definitely won't do you any favors, but I'd think the better competition would be more fun and more motivation to get better.

[shifty35]

I'll hopefully be there next event running TCSP in my woefully underprepped Miata... should be a good time. :D

[Flier129]

I might try to bring the 97 out for the event on the 8th and let Eric drive with me in TCSP.

He is suppose to design the course and all lol. And AST is holding the shocks for ransom apprantly :(

Greenville,SC to Nashville is a long haul, especially in that car lol.

[Eunos735]

^^^LOL Yea and the course design might differ depending on if we are in my car or yours :) ^^^

LOL J/K

[Flier129]

^^^LOL Yea and the course design might differ depending on if we are in my car or yours :) ^^^

LOL J/K


Pffft, I know your not joking :-D

[jacobcartmill]

when do we figure out which events are on the road course?

and why did the first post say there may only be one?

last year there were like 4......

[shifty35]

when do we figure out which events are on the road course?

and why did the first post say there may only be one?

last year there were like 4......

Each event costs money, I think the track costs even more. It's a lot more work to set up, people get fewer runs, etc. The turnout is usually pretty good.

I know they dramatically reduced the overall number of events this year to try to boost turnout and each event.

[DAtIntegra35]

I need to make it to some of these in the civic. Hopefully I'll be off on a couple Sundays when these are going on.

[Slikk]

I really wanted to make it to that last event but i had to decide between staying home a pass my class or go racing and fail my class... :jeffj:

No-brainer decision, but hopefully i cant make it to he next event.

[GREEN Rx8]

where the hell is twin fountains? ive been trying to find it for a while now and want to go to this event

[jix13]

where the hell is twin fountains? ive been trying to find it for a while now and want to go to this event

Twin Fountains is between Murfreesboro & Shelbyville off of 231, but the event is no longer being held there. This weekend it will be at Music City Raceway which is north of Nashville. The updated schedule is here: http://www.trscca.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=1363

[GREEN Rx8]

cool see you guys there!

[beallen25]

I have never been there sooooo, I checked out a Google maps satellite view of the parking lot at Music City Raceway, looks pretty fun.

[SBrian2]

I'm the one doing the course. I hope the asphalt is in good shape, it hase been several years since I've been up there and the last time we autocrossed ther was in 2002. It has some elevation changes that make it super fun. I pretty stoked about running there again.

[rx7 vinnie]

Wow!!! Union hill was a fun track. I remember a car going off the cliff before the Chicago box..... Good times

[alex37211]

Twin Fountains is between Murfreesboro & Shelbyville off of 231, but the event is no longer being held there. This weekend it will be at Music City Raceway which is north of Nashville. The updated schedule is here: http://www.trscca.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=1363

wtf? Sat. the 17th? Is it on Saturday or the 17th? Is it tomorrow or Sunday!? I've been planning to drive on the 23rd and JUST read this. I just bought set of pilot sports for this!!!

[beallen25]

For sure Sunday the 17th, there is an NHRA drag race there on Saturday.

[MCarp22]

For sure Sunday the 17th, there is an NHRA drag race there on Saturday.

Yeah, part of the SCCA's contract is that we'd clean up the lot.

I haven't touched the miata since breaking the rear end last event so no autocross for me this time.

[shifty35]

Yeah, part of the SCCA's contract is that we'd clean up the lot.

I haven't touched the miata since breaking the rear end last event so no autocross for me this time.

Stupid 1.6 diffs.

How'd you get it home?

[MCarp22]

How'd you get it home?

Somehow I manged to drive it home. It was not making happy noises, sounded like someone was whacking the driveline with a sledgehammer.

[shifty35]

Somehow I manged to drive it home. It was not making happy noises, sounded like someone was whacking the driveline with a sledgehammer.

You can co-drive my POS tomorrow if you want. Just let me know...

[MCarp22]

You can co-drive my POS tomorrow if you want. Just let me know...

That's really kind of you, but I have non-autocross activities already planned. Maybe the event on the 1st if i haven't gotten my stuff together.

[Jersey]

I haven't touched the miata since breaking the rear end last event so no autocross for me this time.



Oh no! How'd that happen?!

I can't wait to get this new thing out there, but it sometimes starts overheating when sitting at idle, and I'm just about positive it would do it in grid. I'd bring it out anyway once i replace a few suspension goodies but I don't want to be a nuisance to everyone else! :ohnoes: It's an air flow problem i guess, I dont know what to do about it! I'm so excited to feel the 4 wheel steering through those slaloms though!

[MCarp22]

Oh no! How'd that happen?!

It's just a weak part that tends to break under competition use.

[jix13]

Does anybody know or have an email address for the guys that were at the 4/17 event putting their camera on different people's cars in grid? They were gone by the time the last run group finished, so I didn't get a chance to give them my email to send the video.

[beallen25]

Www.powerslideproductions.com

I think that's it off the top of my head, your video is up on there.

Sent from my Spaceship Son!

[GREEN Rx8]

im excited for this next event to test out some new goodies that just got on the car :)

[Slikk]

gonna try and make it out there tomorrow

[beallen25]

Not this guy... I finally pick up some decent tires and I get transmission problems!

Sent from my Spaceship Son!

[Brent]

Not this guy... I finally pick up some decent tires and I get transmission problems!

Sent from my Spaceship Son!

Whatever queer.... :D love you BA! Look forward to seeing you out one of these days!

[jix13]

The June 26th autocross is going to be run National Tour style with 3 runs each on 2 different courses. Should be a fun one. Quote from TRSCCA forums:

Okay. A couple of people have asked for this and honestly I've been wanting to do it for a while too. The format for the June 26 event will be similar to a National Tour event. I have designed a course that can ve run either direction with a few tweaks in a couple of places, so half-way through the event we'll take a break and switch Start and Finish. Here's how it will go down (hopefully):

Saturday, we'll start set-up at 4:00. We'll put out all cones for the 1st half and study the changes needed for the afternoon. If possible, maybe we can get a safety buy-off that evening.

Sunday, with club's approval, we'll move the schedule up 30 minutes. Mike, Nick and or Arnold, can you guys get to the event by 8:00 ish to open registration?
Novice walk through around 9:15 and Driver's meeting as close to 9:30 as possible.
1st car off by 10:30 at the latest, preferably by 10:00. 3 runs each run group.
After the 2nd run group a few of us will go out and adjust start and finish and any cones in course that need it. Plan for 30 minutes or less. This would be a great time to eat.

As soon as the course is done and approved by Safety, it will be open for walking. Plan for no more than 30 - 45 minutes just to get the day going again. Once walking is closed, we'll resume the event, with start at the other end.
We'll have 3 more runs in the afternoon and your time will be your combined best morning and afternoon runs.

We will grid along the Left side of the center grassy area as you face the track, as if we were starting in the lot. I think to make things easy we'll start down there anyway, and switch to starting on the access road in the afternoon. We may switch grid for the afternoon, but maybe not. We'll figure that out on the go.

Please be patient as we work through the kinks and I hope everyone enjoys this type of format. Please offer any thoughts, percieved problems and / or improvement ideas so they can be discussed and reviewed before the event. I've tried to think of everything but I know other things will come up along the way.

[Eunos735]

I'mma be there....who else is joining?