D.C. Pro
 

So, who is all going to the Pro? It looks like they opened up the wait list and let them in.

It should be a good time, we Usualy bring a Keg with us. I just have to find somebody else to haul it for me this year.


Simmons

A few of our local autox club are going. I'm not good enough yet (have 5 events under my belt) but hopefully next year I'll be there too :)

I think i'll be there :dunno:

Hopefully you can make it. I think I speak for most in that competition is a good thing.

I'm hoping it doesn't end up being a T&T for me and that I can most of the tuning out of the way this weekend. I'm sure Simmons won't mind though if it does happen to be case. :)

You better figure the car out Before the Pro, otherwise it will be hard for me to sleep in the hotel with you Crying all night ;):rollingla


Simmons

Nonsense. There is no such thing as "not good enough to compete in National-level events). The best way to improve is to compete against the best drivers.

Not to mention that the Pro format is roughly 100 times more fun than the standard autox format.

Care to elaborate? I have kept myself in my region's street tire stock class because I didn't think it would be worth spending money on tires/STX parts unless I was winning my region. Thanks.

Good luck to all you guys!!!! Brian and Megan, Steve and Jamie are all heading over from Cleveland.

We have a very nice lot here at NORA. Courses are on average 85 seconds long and from what I've seen on YouTube at other regions, a lot more technical. Last event I was 6 seconds slower than a pro driven, fully prepped rx-8. 86 vs 80 seconds. That to me for my experience level was good. My car is on koni's/s-tech and rpf-1/star spec for the first time last event. Before I go to a pro event I want to get more experience, more consistent and more knowledgeable about tuning the suspension and tire pressures. This year I'm learning as much as possible and getting the most seat time my schedule will allow. if by the end of the year I've improved like I hope I will, you'll see me next year at some pro events ;)

In for getting shot. I know there is a group of us that are planning a pickup hockey game after runs are completed on Saturday, and judging by the conversations, I think alcohol may be a prerequisite for the game.

I wonder if the ice cream truck with bars on the windows will be there again :lol2:

I got my set of Hankooks ready to go, so here's hoping for hot sunny weather ;)

To clarify: Pro Solo is a specific format, not a class of competitor. A Pro format features two mirror courses set up side by side. A car lines up at each start line, which features a drag-style start with a Christmas tree. The timer starts when the light turns green. You take all of your runs right in a row...no going back to grid or really even getting out of the car. For example, run on the left side, cross the finish, get in line for the right side. Then back in line for the left, and so on until you've got three runs on each side. You'll do that twice on Saturday and once on Sunday. Best time from each side = your total time. Then Sunday afternoon there are various elimination "challenge" rounds with handicaps based on PAX, so you might see an ASP Vette running against an HS MINI; the MINI will go and the Vette will sit at the line until it is given the green. First one to cross the finish wins and moves on.

Massive fun. And I pretty much get my ass kicked at every National-level event I attend. :dunno: All I'm saying is not to be intimdated, or count yourself as not worthy of showing up. You run, you work, and you sit around and drink beer with everyone else at the end of the day.

blazen, you should definitely go to the Toledo Pro in July. just trust me. :)

Edit: National Tour events run the same as "regular" autocrosses.

If it fits in my car, I will have my beer pong table with me :)


Simmons

The way you describe it sounds awesome lol. I've heard about the format before and it sounds like a lot of fun. I'll for sure come watch in Toledo. I might even enter and try it out. I'll have to add a trunk lid to my car fund though (have an evo wing glued and bolted on mine, I know I know not everyone likes it but I do lol) I run in SM at the club but other than the wing my car is STX legal so if I enter I'd run that way. I might just come watch though since it isn't far from me.

http://noraracing.net/wp-content/lg-...4093rezwmk.JPG

Pic from Sunday :) car looks so good with the rpf-1 on them. Changed the whole look for me compared to the stock ones. Sig pic is from last year.

Just make sure to leave enough room for my wheels. :p

I'll be there driving Brian's car in ladies. Looking forward to seeing everyone again and meeting some new people. :) anyone have some other girls to throw in L3 so we have a full class perhaps? Lol.

LoL, I already figured that in :)

I will pm you my number, just call me when you get there. I plan to be there before noon.

Simmons

p.s. I have met you and Megan in Toledo at the hotel when you guys were changing a Valve in Jay's car. I was the guy that brought some beers out for you guys.

I'll have to dig some of those pics up. I just recall looking like a lobster and sleeping in the 8 shortly after the beer drop lol. Where is everyone staying down there?

Oh god, I remember that. Wasn't the first time working on Jays subi at an event. Had to rebuild two heads in the parking lot at the hotel on that trip. Haha

You wouldn't happen to be the guy I was chatting with about the rx8 who was thinking about buying one that currently owned an ST Civic, would you?

If so, thanks for the miller again. Haha

Yep, that was me. It just took me until 20 cars later to buy one.


Simmons

We are staying at the Marriot nearthe site. Everytime we are at the same event you look like a Lobster :)


Simmons

Psh as long as Nick Flynn isn't around its safe to be a lobster lol. I plan to bring spf 80 at least this time.

We're south over at country inn and suites btw.

Meg and I just went through the pictures of that night. My god that is something I wish to never live through again. Haha

We'll have to show you them. Sorta like a trip down memory lane.

I'll elaborate:

or you can spend the rest of your life being a milquetoast, your choice ...