Splan8

This was held last month at Gwinett County Fairgrounds. Some of the best national SCCA drivers tour around to local regions and everyone gets together and... races.


28 MB but well worth the download.
http://www.autocross.us/videos/SCCA_...our-ATL-05.wmv

L8APEX

Holy crap, what the hell happened to that BMW at the end, that would suck. Looks like fun, those guys driving were nuts. Splan, you in there at all?

Splan8

Nope, that one was twice the price, didn't count to our points and only 3 runs each day. But I did come out to watch and cheer on the locals that are hoping to go to nationals. The silver STI with the skateboard wheels won agains the the national guys as did a few others.

I heard that the BMW guy had added wheel spacers (I think you can see one) and knew he had some problem or vibration up there, I don't recall what it was exactly.


I really love this sport. It's truly a test of your mind and your ability to connect with the car & visualize "the line". Every event is a different layout and your ability to "find the line" is tested freshly each time. There is nothing else like it. I love the track days too, but these are just two different worlds.

L8APEX

I mentioned it in the Places in ATL thread, but I will do it here too. I am going to run to the mountains tomorrow morning, anyone else interested in going.

I know Drift Atlanta is tomorrow, but it is my only weekend between now and the Autocross to go drive. Open invitation to anyone who wants to go. We can meet at the Burger King or Mickey D's on 400 near Dawsonville.

Splan8

A few more 8's have been added to the autocross... White05 is suposedly doing it too...



5-21 Dyno Day @ Dynolab - 9:00am - whenever:
- Splan8
- Marietta8
- SpyderDoo
- Trhoads
- Uacolon
- Whenson417 (maybe)
- ???

5-21 Andretti @ night
- Splan
- TRhoads
- ???


5-22 Autocross @ scca/Turner field - 11:30am:
- Splan8 (in my miata/CSP)
- TRhoads (Novice Afternoon)
- SpyderDoo (Novice Afternoon)
- Nabil (Novice Afternoon)
- PM (not sure what your screen name is but saw you signed up)
- JB (same as above)
- KB in STU (same as above)
- ???

Spyder_doo

What's the Andretti @night? By the way, I have two friends that are wanting to do the dyno day and are also signed up for the autocross the same day. Is it going to be ok for them to get their cars dyno'd with us?

Thanks,
Jamie

L8APEX

Here are a couple pictures from today. We had a good time, I may not be as fast as Nabil, but it was fun anyway. That guy can fly.

For those that did not go, it really is cool to hear a three rotaries sceam through the tight roads. It was a blast, and hopefully some others can join us the next time.

L8APEX

Just a couple more while driving, after we were on the way back.

Splan8

Bring your two friends, no problem. As for Andrettis @ night, that's just anyone who wants to go to "Andretti Karting & Games" after the dyno. I had hoped we could get someone to sponsor Andrettis, but maybe next time. I jsut have not had the time to even start coordinating that.

Splan8

We need to start thinking about what we will be doing next. Nabil, why don't we make that our next club event. Can you help with planning that?

Splan8

Yeah, something monthly sounds cool to me.

legokcen

I'm going to try to make it to the Turner Field Autocross this month. I may have to come up Sat night though.

Splan8

Lego, Great! My offer of the pull out couch still stands...

If you are planning on running the slicks, that will put you out of Bstock here. But, TO or another class could be done.

legokcen

What is TO? They will more than likely put me in BP. Wonder if they will let me run in Novice with Nabil? They don't know me there.

Splan8

Sorry, TO= Time Only. It's non-class specific...

L8APEX

I learned a lot about what the car can do, which will eventually lead to me being a better driver. I am sure that there is a lot I can learn from you guys. I feel bad that Chris kept slowing down to let me catch up. But the car does look better in one piece, and not strewn across a ravine in the mountains. I am looking forward to next time already. oh, and the autocross. :D

Splan8

Yeah, I am really looking forward to a run in the mountains event. Would be lots and lots of fun.

-T

Landon_Starr

Hey guys...

I'm a newbie to the Georgia area (from the Salt Lake City area/Mountain forum). I don't have my 8 here, yet, but it should be arriving on the truck tomorrow.

I'd like to do the dyno, if there are still some slots available? I don't know about the autocross, but maybe I'll sign up just in case. I've never done it before and I've been without my car for a couple weeks already, maybe I'll need some time to re-familiarize myself with my baby before I jump into AutoX. :o

Good to see we have such an avid member base here in GA.

--Landon

L8APEX

We could make a real day of it and run up toward Deals Gap. I know it is about a 300 mile round trip, but we don't have to go all the way up there.



Come on out, the more the better. I have never Autocrossed either, but am really looking forward to it. And welcome to the club, good to have another new member.

-travis

TrackAddict

Folks - just lettin' y'all know there is a Track Day at Road Atlanta with Panoz Racing School on Sat May 28th. So far we have 2 confirmed RX8s (me and Charlie) and a few definate maybes. If you are interested please go here and follow the enrollment instructions or read about the program. Group C is for drivers who have not driven Road Atlanta before. Group B is for previous track day participants and Group A is for very experienced people. Charlie and I are in Group B. You will have tons of fun in Group C as well and get to go as fast as you feel comfortable. Believe me, you won't regret the expereince. There is a thread on this event right here.

Phlash

okay Nabil....how does a "definite maybe" work? In theory, couldn't we all be "definite maybes"?

......:D

Spyder_doo

Well everyone I'm ready for the auto cross next weekend, finally. My Falken rims and tires came in yesterday after 2 months of waiting. I'll try to post pics soon. It's so much better driving with tread rather than on bald drag slicks. How many 8s we got going to the events next week?

Jamie

L8APEX

My new helmet arrived today, I barely fit in the car with it on. I have to sit different than i normally would. How tall are the rest of you that have helmets? And how well do you fit in the car? I have the sunroof, but i think most people do too. I am just glad that i fit. Now I just have to wait till next weekend. That will prove to be difficult.

Phlash

Jamie,

You gonna come join us this friday for this????....

https://www.rx8club.com/se-rx-8-forum-30/lets-go-play-05-13-05-andrettis-atl-61033/

Marietta 8

For those that are joining us at Andrettis this evening, we (phlash and me) were thinking that traffic going to Roswell is gonna suck so how bout let's get together and grab dinner before we go? Who's in? Call the shop and let us know if your intersted.

Charlie
770.859.9643