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2011 Dixie NT 3/12 - 3/13

Old Feb 16, 2011 | 08:56 AM
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2011 Dixie NT 3/12 - 3/13

The first SCCA national tour of 2011 is just around the corner.

2011 Tire Rack SCCA Dixie National Tour
South Georgia Motorsports Park, Adel, GA
03/12/2011 - 03/13/2011


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So who'll be making it in 2011? Shawn, Katie and I will be there in the G-stock "Spicy Orange" MSP!!!
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 03:53 PM
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Really, no snow to deal with in March?
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 04:00 PM
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In South GA? Shoot it's been mid 60's here in Charlotte all week. Average for this week in Dixie is 78 degrees..
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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 12:04 AM
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If you were at the Moultrie, GA Tour in 1996 you would know better than to question whether it could be freezing @ss cold or not, yeah it snowed even
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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 04:32 PM
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 12:19 PM
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Still only 1 car in STX...Who else is coming?
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by TopGear8
Still only 1 car in STX...Who else is coming?
Mike,

If you're open to a co-drive, I know a female RX-8 owner who's looking for a co-drive in STX (open class). She's thinking about converting her 8 from CS trim to STX.

She's a solid driver, would be easy on your car, etc. Shoot me a pm if you're interested and I'll put you in touch with her.

--Chike
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 08:38 PM
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May require some seat adjustment - she's quite a bit taller than Mike ;-)

I know David is going to be there driving an STR Miata.
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 09:03 PM
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Lol anyone taller than 5'8 won't fit in my car with a helmet on.
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by TopGear8
Still only 1 car in STX...Who else is coming?
Looks like Prince and his co-driver signed up. Not sure if Cline & Sienkiewicz will be making this one... Surprised the Meredith's haven't signed up yet.
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 02:18 PM
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Cline won't make the TnT this weekend, but they said they will be at Dixie.
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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 10:24 AM
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Bump. First solo national tour event kicks off in less than a week with 254 currently registered. Weather.com long-term forecast is looking promising with high's in the mid 70's on Sat & Sun with a 0% chance of rain.

Run/Work order should be up by Wednesday.
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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 12:01 PM
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Run/Work order

Run Heat 1: BS, ES, STL, STSL, STU, FSPL, XP, DP, EP, FPL, GP, SM, DML, F125L

Run Heat 2: SSL, AS, CS, DSL, FS, GS, HSL, STXL, ASP, CSP, CPL, SSM, BML, CML, EML, FML, FSAE, FJA, FJB

Course open for walking

Run Heat 3: BSL, ESL, STUL, BSP, DSP, ESP, XPL, DPL, EPL, GPL, SML, SMF, AM, IDX1, STR

Run Heat 4: ASL, CSL, FSL, GSL, ST, STS, ASPL, CSPL, FSP, FP, SSML, DM, F125, FSAEL, IDX2

Run Heat 5: SS, DS, HS, STX, BSPL, DSPL, ESPL, CP, SMFL, AML, BM, CM, EM, FM, STRL


Work Heat 1: ASL, CSL, FSL, GSL, ASPL, BSP, CSPL, DSP, ESP, SMF, SSML, AM, FSAEL, IDX1, STR

Work Heat 2: ST, STS, BSPL, DSPL, ESPL, FSP, FP, SMFL, AML, DM, F125, IDX2, STRL

Course open for walking

Work Heat 3: SS, DS, HS, STL, STSL, STX, FSPL, CP, FPL, BM, CM, DML, EM, FM, F125L

Work Heat 4: SSL, BS, DSL, ES, HSL, STXL, STU, XP, CPL, DP, EP, GP, SM, BML, CML, EML, FML

Work Heat 5: AS, BSL, CS, ESL, FS, GS, STUL, ASP, CSP, XPL, DPL, EPL, GPL, SML, SSM, FSAE
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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 11:14 PM
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Sucks for BS that they have to run first again...Like always, I know Jay is pissed about that. Sucks that we run 5th...But better than first I guess
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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 10:12 AM
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Well, Shawn and I will be running 2nd, working 5th. I guess we won't have an early departure Sunday. And better than running 1st....
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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 06:14 PM
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^ This.
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Old Mar 13, 2011 | 06:22 PM
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Results: http://www.scca.com/popup/raceresult...7097&file=1277

Braun over Strano in SS
Ruggles won CS in the RX-8
Mike won STX in the RX-8 (Cline BMW was a no-show)
Chris Harvey won STR in the NC (29 driver class!!!)
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 03:05 PM
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Great job by Ruggles and Mike for pulling out in wins in their classes. Harvey was flying in STR!

The class I enjoyed watching the most was B-stock. Pfannenschmidt and Toussaint were engaged in an epic battle for the top spot. Marc P. ended up being slightly faster than Braun's time on Sunday!
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 03:14 PM
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Congrats to all the RX-8 folks! A great group of people that never cease to amaze me with their willingness to help competitors.

Mike, I was working the bus stop area both days and you looked great out there.

A special thanks to Jason, Darren and David for cheering me on and pushing for more.

Now if I can just put two days together at one event!
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 07:57 PM
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Thanks guys, Chike congratz on the 3rd in the MSP, you got much faster on day 2!

And Tom, your 48.5? on day two was a hell of a time if you didn't cone. I know you were hoping it was a clean run.
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 08:26 PM
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Thanks Mike - S.C.W (Shoulda', Coulda', Woulda')

I told Jason I was gonna get a 48.5 to beat his .7? and that's what I got.

It was the best run I've had - maybe ever - even with the cones! the car went where I pointed it and felt incredible the whole run. I knew I picked up the cone close to the finish, but the second one - down near the turn around - must've been a brush 'cuz I had no idea.

Can't wait for Atlanta.
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by TopGear8
Chike congratz on the 3rd in the MSP, you got much faster on day 2!
Thanks Mike. Put it all on the line on Day 2 and was happy I was able to keep it clean. This was just my 3rd event in the car and my first event on the set-up we used in Dixie, so there's still lots of development left to go...
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Can't wait for Atlanta.
You and me both! Btw, great day 2 drive Tom!!!
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 08:33 AM
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Tom, you put down some very impressive times on Sunday! Without a tire warmer, too. It was great to see you and Karen again. I wish I could've joined you guys... CS grid looked empty without the blue one.

I enjoyed the challenges of STR though... running a car I didn't know in a class of 29 people. Threw/coned Saturday away, but had a much, much better day 2 after getting a little more used to how these mid-engined things like to be driven.

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The class I enjoyed watching the most was B-stock. Pfannenschmidt and Toussaint were engaged in an epic battle for the top spot. Marc P. ended up being slightly faster than Braun's time on Sunday!
And B Stock ran 1st heat when it was quite a bit cooler! I was working when they ran and those two white CRs put on quite the show. Marc has to be the most entertaining driver I've seen.

Btw, nice job climbing into the trophies, Chike! Thanks for all the setup advice and ideas. Hope to see you again later in the year!
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 09:18 AM
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Not a lot of run groups but some good shots anyway.

Mostly 2nd and 4th groups on Saturday.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/1176002...7626271301482/
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Looks like i'm going to Texas this weekend!!
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