2007 Season So Cal Auto Cross Thread
#226
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From: Fontucky, right next to Patriotville
Originally Posted by ULLLOSE
Like he said don't bother trying to hide in BSP, Berry, Olson and others will stomp you there just as bad. The good news is half the time the SM cars break.
The only reason to run in a half @ss setup car is to learn from it. While Prosolo may or may not be back next year the only way to make sure you get to try one is do it this year.
The only reason to run in a half @ss setup car is to learn from it. While Prosolo may or may not be back next year the only way to make sure you get to try one is do it this year.
"Beat down" is just another way of saying "a learning experience". I'm ready for my education.
#227
Originally Posted by kwescott
This is VERY true.
When it comes to your first big event it would not matter how well setup your car is and how there you think you are, it is a reality check. Wait till your first trip to Natls....
#228
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From: In So Cal.. out in BFE... but in the good part... but not really by Cesar, Keith or Loren...
yeah, reality checks are nice every now and then. you hearn that there are always bigger fish in the sea.
When my dad used to race, there were always the local track "heros" (at least when he stuck to one track... before he started touring) then when someone would get a hair up their butts and come down to lay the smack down on the "heros" it was a wake up call for the locals.
example, when we ran the late model still (local track only, this was before we had the truck that we toured with) we were a solid mid pack to front runner car. there were a couple guys that we raced that were consistantly front runners. then Chris Trickle (RIP) would come down and just kill us all.
oh yeah.... that just happend.
When my dad used to race, there were always the local track "heros" (at least when he stuck to one track... before he started touring) then when someone would get a hair up their butts and come down to lay the smack down on the "heros" it was a wake up call for the locals.
example, when we ran the late model still (local track only, this was before we had the truck that we toured with) we were a solid mid pack to front runner car. there were a couple guys that we raced that were consistantly front runners. then Chris Trickle (RIP) would come down and just kill us all.
oh yeah.... that just happend.
#229
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From: In So Cal.. out in BFE... but in the good part... but not really by Cesar, Keith or Loren...
wow... did you guys read all of the post about the cancelled race, then to see that Rene had those post deleted? people on the forum are PISSED! kinda funny to read.
looks like the makeup race will be March 11th. woot woot
looks like the makeup race will be March 11th. woot woot
#230
Originally Posted by speeddemon32
wow... did you guys read all of the post about the cancelled race, then to see that Rene had those post deleted? people on the forum are PISSED! kinda funny to read.
looks like the makeup race will be March 11th. woot woot
looks like the makeup race will be March 11th. woot woot
#231
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From: In So Cal.. out in BFE... but in the good part... but not really by Cesar, Keith or Loren...
is there just not enogh SCCA volunteers (how ever you spell that) to have a couple at each event?
(sorry I dont know how SCCA runs, we have run with them in the past, but we were a visiting body with out own sanction (NASCAR) )
(sorry I dont know how SCCA runs, we have run with them in the past, but we were a visiting body with out own sanction (NASCAR) )
#232
Originally Posted by speeddemon32
is there just not enogh SCCA volunteers (how ever you spell that) to have a couple at each event?
(sorry I dont know how SCCA runs, we have run with them in the past, but we were a visiting body with out own sanction (NASCAR) )
(sorry I dont know how SCCA runs, we have run with them in the past, but we were a visiting body with out own sanction (NASCAR) )
What is really frustrating about the PFM deal is most of those guys qualify for the SCCA first gear program and only pay a fraction of the membership dues as the rest of us and yet they don't bother to join.
#233
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From: In So Cal.. out in BFE... but in the good part... but not really by Cesar, Keith or Loren...
WTF?!?!? Why is BSP the only group by them selves? there are only a couple cars in this group........... I odnt get it?????
P.S. I just registered.
P.S. I just registered.
#234
Originally Posted by speeddemon32
WTF?!?!? Why is BSP the only group by them selves? there are only a couple cars in this group........... I odnt get it?????
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#236
Originally Posted by speeddemon32
WTF?!?!? Why is BSP the only group by them selves? there are only a couple cars in this group........... I odnt get it?????
P.S. I just registered.
P.S. I just registered.
#237
Originally Posted by Jedi54
SEARCH!!!! you'll find all the answers there!!
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#238
Originally Posted by speeddemon32
Jedi....... your a dork!
Now back to our regular scheduled program....
#239
Originally Posted by mp5
You got me for a few mins. I was about to go off on Mugatu and tell him to get the f*** out of our thread.
#240
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From: Fontucky, right next to Patriotville
Ike already got me in another forum....I was like, why does he have Mikeb's avatar....and I dind't even think Ike was "100% Italian"...yeah, back to our normal discussions.
Speed, that has to be an error, there is no way that the four of us will be covering that entire feild of cones. Is Mischelle still not going to race on the 11th. I don't know if ERica is or not.
Speed, that has to be an error, there is no way that the four of us will be covering that entire feild of cones. Is Mischelle still not going to race on the 11th. I don't know if ERica is or not.
#241
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From: In So Cal.. out in BFE... but in the good part... but not really by Cesar, Keith or Loren...
Jedi.... Mugatu is widley hated.... you picked a good one.
I thought about stealing Teams avi.... guess I shouldent now. :/
Keith, I dont know..... i dont htink so.
I thought about stealing Teams avi.... guess I shouldent now. :/
Keith, I dont know..... i dont htink so.
#242
Great deal on wheels: http://sccaforums.com/forums/1/23343...ad.aspx#233437
#243
I was starting to think I was driving to slow to wear out a set of tires....
It only took 200 street miles, one track day and 60 autox runs to cord them.
Now I know where my push came from today on my last couple of runs.
It only took 200 street miles, one track day and 60 autox runs to cord them.
Now I know where my push came from today on my last couple of runs.
#245
Originally Posted by mp5
Was there a PCA event? It sucks having these 3 week breaks in between events. Guess we'll make up for it in March-April.
#247
Just had to chime in here. I won the B Stock event at Qualcomm Stadium last weekend in my '05 RX-8. It was my first autocross event and I feel extremely lucky (so don't go thinking I'm boasting here). I had an incredibly fun time, though, so it was all worth while.
Some pics are here: http://flickr.com/photos/blo/sets/72157594530600964/
Some pics are here: http://flickr.com/photos/blo/sets/72157594530600964/
#248
Originally Posted by BAM0027
Just had to chime in here. I won the B Stock event at Qualcomm Stadium last weekend in my '05 RX-8. It was my first autocross event and I feel extremely lucky (so don't go thinking I'm boasting here). I had an incredibly fun time, though, so it was all worth while.
Some pics are here: http://flickr.com/photos/blo/sets/72157594530600964/
Some pics are here: http://flickr.com/photos/blo/sets/72157594530600964/
#250
Originally Posted by BAM0027
Sweet, ULLLOSE! Bring it!
I usually run my RX-8 in BS, but was co-driving the orange Elise in SS last event. Do you plan to be out there a lot this year? I should be driving the 8 at the next practice in March.