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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 12:04 PM
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Race in April (2011, Seattle Area)

I'll try and keep up with who plans on attending what event. If it's too much of a pain, I'll stop. Regardless of if I update the Members planning on attending lists, we can use this thread to organize meeting up to go to an event etc. as well. The Tacoma Mall Krispy Kreme has worked out pretty well for Bremerton based events. Southcenter Mall would work out better for Packwood events for those going early. Click the location link for directions to any of the sites. For PR, click the directions link on their site (it's in Java so I can't link straight to it).

Membership Requirements:
  • Alfa Events: No Membership Required
  • BEAC Events: Must be a Boeing Employee
  • BSCC Events: Must be a BSCC Member [$25 Membership]
  • Porsche Pacific Northwest Events: Schools - Porsche Club Sponsor or Membership in one of the following clubs: PCA, Alfa, Audi, BMWCCA, BSCC, Corvette, Mini, Viper, or PDC club member
  • Porsche Club Oregon Region: Unknown, see http://www.oregonpca.org/
  • Proformance Racing School: Must be a client for all non-school events, going to a school makes you a client, or be a member of the Alfa or Porsche clubs.
  • NWR SCCA Events: Membership Required [$10 Weekend memberships available on site, full memberships available online for $45 or $60, up to 3 weekend memberships can count towards a full one]
  • SCCA Oregon Region Events: Membership Required [$10 Weekend memberships available on site, full time memberships must be Dual Region]
  • WWSCC - No Membership Required (I think)

Pre-registration varies from Event to Event. Pre-Registration is always cheaper, sometimes required, but not always available more than 2 weeks before the event. Always check the link for a given event.

Remember to Bring:
  • Oil - During the lapping days you can burn as much as a two quarts! Autocross days are less, but it's still worth topping off at the beginning of the event
  • Sunblock - Especially for the autocross events where you'll spend half the time working the course
  • Water - No matter what the event, it's going to be hot in your helmet and car
  • Helmet (If you have one that meets the requirements) - All clubs require a helmet, some will lend you one in exchange for your license, others will charge you money to rent one. Helmet Requirements (always double check the club's listing!):
    • AutoX - Snell Approved M2005 or higher
    • Lapping - Snell Approved SA2005 or higher
  • Cash - At almost all Bremerton events, the local Lions Club will show up and serve cheap burgers, hot dogs and Philly Cheese Steaks but they're cash only
  • Your Checkbook - All autocross events that involve timing equipment have a rule: If you car touches the timing equipment, it's a $100 fine payable on the spot. You can sometimes run and pick up money from an ATM down the street but it's easier if you have your checkbook handy.
    • Don't be intimidated by this, in reality, it's very rare. The club doesn't WANT this to happen, so they setup the course to try and prevent it from happening
  • Gas
    • AutoX - 1/2 tank or more
    • AutoX Practice - Full tank
    • School - Full Tank
    • Lapping - Full Tank

April 11th:
April 14th:
April 15th:
April 16th:
April 17th:
April 18th:
April 20th:
April 21st:
April 25th:
April 26th:

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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 11:33 AM
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nobody likes my thread?
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 11:36 AM
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What days are you running?
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 11:40 AM
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i might be able to do the practice day on the 15th!
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 11:52 AM
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What days are you running?
i need to sort out some issues before i can run again. my fuel level sensor guy is wonky on one side and i need to get in there and fix it; otherwise, my car runs out of fuel at half a tank...

then i need to replace the blower pulley bearing and belts and install an analog vac gauge i bought to figure out why i'm not making the boost i should be.

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i might be able to do the practice day on the 15th!
updated!
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 12:33 PM
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Need to find me a 09+ transmission so I can make it to events this month.
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 12:40 PM
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Fml

I'll be out of state for every one of these events... Next Month!
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 12:19 AM
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I wish I lived in the area....
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 08:48 PM
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thanks for posting Mike.
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 08:54 PM
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 06:37 AM
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I'm getting antsy for a track day!!! I'm hoping to maybe catch the afternoon session with ProFormance on the 18th. Right now the forecast has rain on Mon, but sunny on Sun and Tues. I think I might email them to see if I can just show up on Mon if there's room and it isn't raining
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 04:16 PM
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Just got an email back from them, and showing up the day of isn't really a good idea. I wouldn't be on the flagger's list and the instructors wouldn't be expecting to see my car out there, so I'll have to make the call on Sat or early Sun morning if I want to do it.
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Old Apr 11, 2011 | 12:10 PM
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let me know if you decide to attend one tanker
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Old Apr 11, 2011 | 02:56 PM
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You got it! Watch the weather report and if next Monday isn't raining I think I'm going
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Old Apr 13, 2011 | 07:38 PM
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As we get closer to the 18th, Monday is looking good
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Old Apr 13, 2011 | 08:29 PM
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I'm taking my car into Speedware next week for ride height adjustment, alignment, and corner balancing. that should get it into good shape for the upcoming track days!!
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Old Apr 13, 2011 | 08:34 PM
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How much do they charge for alignment and corner balance? The shop I use charges $300. I will be going back sometime this year to get dialed in again.
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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 10:33 AM
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Dondo you for sure in for saturday. im still deciding but i know i dont have much time :/
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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 11:42 AM
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Ok... so I wont be able to make it this friday to the practice day
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BUT I might be @ event 2 on Sunday!
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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 12:57 PM
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i'll be there on sat for sure. working on the car sunday.
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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by pdxhak
How much do they charge for alignment and corner balance? The shop I use charges $300. I will be going back sometime this year to get dialed in again.
same
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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by dondo
i'll be there on sat for sure. working on the car sunday.
Are you working on the car Sun so you can join me at PR on Mon?

(I haven't signed up yet. I'm waiting for Saturday's forecast)
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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 06:22 PM
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airplane ride to tokyo on mon....
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 06:57 AM
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ok


I thought you were going this week hahaha

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Old Apr 16, 2011 | 12:12 AM
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Who will be there tmrw at bremerton??
I'll be there
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