Al N. Posted January 25, 2007 Posted January 25, 2007 I thought I'd start this thread to start a discussion about the Auto-X that's planned for Sunday of the July Tail of the Dragon meet. Since it's event specific, I started it over here as opposed to the Auto-X area (which seems much more nationally oriented). I'm sure Mazda will move the thread if he feels otherwise. Perhaps people can chime in on classes and format of the day...supposedly, we'll get in 6 runs per car. I've never auto-x'd before, so I don't know if the first few runs are "Qualifiers" to put you into a group with similarly paced cars. Would also be kind of funny to have a "constructors challenge" where each distrib/manufacturer/dealer brings his/her "ringer" and competes for friendly bragging rights.Al Navarro2007-01-25 09:50:36
stevet Posted January 25, 2007 Posted January 25, 2007 I'll be a novice too, so some advice/instruction (informal) would be appreciated.
slngsht Posted January 25, 2007 Posted January 25, 2007 Steve, are you up for driving to Baltimore for a school in the spring?
stevet Posted January 25, 2007 Posted January 25, 2007 Could be. I'm also going to look for one in Richmond - a tad closer and a more scenic drive!
slngsht Posted January 25, 2007 Posted January 25, 2007 If you sign up for one, let me know, and maybe I'll drive down that way. See if you can find a school as opposed to a regular autox. Both are good for learning. You just get more seat time in a school
Al N. Posted January 25, 2007 Author Posted January 25, 2007 Might be nice to connect some novices with more experienced guys...to walk us through the course (literally and figuratively).
DeanG Posted January 27, 2007 Posted January 27, 2007 Auto-X schools. I don't think there is much going on in Richmond however the Southside (Virginia Beach and South to the NC border) have a few schools each year. The SCCA traditionally has one informal auto-X school and a 1-2 day Evolution school every spring. These are held at the old airfield in beautiful downtown Pungo. About 2-3 hours from Richmond.
slngsht Posted January 27, 2007 Posted January 27, 2007 Auto-X schools. I don't think there is much going on in Richmond however the Southside (Virginia Beach and South to the NC border) have a few schools each year. The SCCA traditionally has one informal auto-X school and a 1-2 day Evolution school every spring. These are held at the old airfield in beautiful downtown Pungo. About 2-3 hours from Richmond. I don't know where Pungo is, but if it's in NC, maybe that's where forum member Old Yellow runs his autox schools. I'm pretty sure when I talked to him over a year ago, he mentioned an "old airfield". I took an EVO school last year. I was pretty disappointed with the instruction. They couldn't beat my time in my car http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/nonod.gif. I didn't really learn a whole lot there. I haven't let Brian Garfield who runs the DC schools drive Frankn7 yet, but he is a capable driver, and I feel like I can pick up alot from his schools. He can jump in most cars, and drive FAST the first time out... I think he still beats my times in my car by 1.5 seconds in a 45 second course. http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/cuss.gif Also, the DC level 1 school does a decent job with basic drills, like the figure 8 drill, which is important when starting out in autox.
DeanG Posted January 27, 2007 Posted January 27, 2007 I took a quick look at the Evolution site http://autocross.com/evolution/modules/news/ and they are having a Just In Time school for our purposes: June 24,25 2007 Virgina Beach, VA, Phase 1- Phase 2 Greg Smith 757-463-2793 mr.beachcomber@juno.com I have worked the Phase 1 & 2 schools and taken the Phase 1 school. The school was fun and I learned some things. It's nice to be able to ask specific questions of someone who wants to help and is knowledgeable. Lots of track time (as auto-x goes). If you have an extremely low car check with Greg (He is the SCCA contact for the school who is both knowledgeable and a good guy. Even though he drives corvettes he appreciates 7’s) about the condition of the facility. A few years ago an extremely low set 7 went off course took out its oil pan at the Evolution school held in Pungo. Sign up early. These events get sold out. I was late signing up once and was shut out. Send me a private email if you like.
Paul Posted April 12, 2007 Posted April 12, 2007 Hi Hope I am in the right place trying to register for the 777 auto cross. Have a Stalker red and black my number is77 name Paul Perry thanks Paul
slngsht Posted April 12, 2007 Posted April 12, 2007 Paul, sent you a PM with what to do for registration. cheers.
stevet Posted April 27, 2007 Posted April 27, 2007 I just signed up for a beginners school at Verona, Va on June 9th, organized by the Blue Ridge section of SCCA :cheers:
R1 Seven Posted April 27, 2007 Posted April 27, 2007 I just signed up for a beginners school at Verona, Va on June 9th, organized by the Blue Ridge section of SCCA :cheers: I am likely to be one of your instructors...our registrar sent me message yesterday coaxing me to come and instruct...he used your entry as bait. You should enjoy the school. We have a good time, and for the money, it is very worthwile.
Al N. Posted April 27, 2007 Author Posted April 27, 2007 Steve-You bastard! I thought we were going to dive Thelma and Louise style into this thing as bona fide novices. That's it, I'm going to compensate for my lack of ability and training with horsepower mods and tire warmers. I keeed of course. What little spare change I have this year will be dedicated to the trailer. Very cool to have that opportunity Steve, and to get Jeff U. as your instructor. If you beat my times, however....:cry:
stevet Posted April 27, 2007 Posted April 27, 2007 Al, who are you calling a barsteward :cheers: It's true, I gave in, forgive me:blueangel: I already have a tire warmer - trouble is I'm wearing it, plus you have over 50 bhp on me you bugger... and you weight about 50 lbs less, and have all your own hair! Jealous, moi? :banghead: Jeff, it will be great to meet you. Having watched some of your vids I'm already feeling a tad intimidated. You're welcome to do a run in my seven (ideally with me as passenger) - though it might feel a bit tame after yours Steve.
R1 Seven Posted April 27, 2007 Posted April 27, 2007 Jeff, it will be great to meet you. Having watched some of your vids I'm already feeling a tad intimidated. You're welcome to do a run in my seven (ideally with me as passenger) - though it might feel a bit tame after yours Don't even begin to feel intimidated. The number one goal here will be to have fun...learning will be much easier once we start doing that. There is really no pressure there either. Everyone can get as much out of it (or not) as they want to. We are a pretty laid back group for the most part.
slngsht Posted April 27, 2007 Posted April 27, 2007 Don't even begin to feel intimidated. The number one goal here will be to have fun...learning will be much easier once we start doing that. There is really no pressure there either. Everyone can get as much out of it (or not) as they want to. We are a pretty laid back group for the most part. :rofl: :jester:
Al N. Posted June 11, 2007 Author Posted June 11, 2007 Check out the list of entrants for the "other half" of the TotD Auto-X: http://www.myautoevents.com/pls/mae/frmEntryList.Show?psevent_id=6989&psrnd=.71896700293458510887581859916976406114 Think a Se7en will still take FTD — including all classes? There's a woman/girl in a kart thrown in for good measure.
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