Great meet for December! Lets plan for next month! RX8honey and I briefly discussed an autocross event for an upcoming meet.

http://gulfcoastautocrossers.com/ is down in Ft. Myers, but is a GREAT track to run on. 100% concrete and long runs. They're may be some third gear shifts on this one. Saturdays are test and tune with an optional school (very good) in the morning. The number of runs depends on how many people show up. I've had 25 runs before lunch once, but probably average about 10/day. Sunday is for points with longer runs. Usually 3-4 runs with top drivers clocking ~70 seconds. If we visit these guys, I recommend the Saturday event, since its much more informal. However, it is quite a drive from Orlando and Tampa.

Sunriders in South St. Pete will have their first NASA event some time in January. Seems like their events are listed a week before the event and are limited to 60 drivers. This might make planning difficult.

Someone in Orlando list a local upcoming event. I have a feeling that if its on the West side of ORL, it will be our best bet for a good turnout.

 

I'm game for a autocross event. Ft. Myers is just out there.. hopefully we could find something closer.

 

There is an autocross on december 11, put on by www.martinsportscarclub.com .

I'm going!!!! I know you already had a december meet, but I thought I would speek up just in case.

If anyone needs more info, PM me.

Ronnie

 

http://orlandoforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37157

Dec 10th is a drift day, kinda on the expensive side, and only a few days away, but still fun.

I was hoping to have the january meet back in orlando, the first one (sep) was in orlando, and then there was the Tampa/Brandon meet, then this month was Lakeland so It would be nice to have a short trip out, but Im game anywhere around here, as long as its less than say 1 to 1-1/2 hr drive.

 

Yeah unless its an all day event I dont believe most people are up to drive 2 hrs + for a 3 hr meet and greet. Keep it within 2 hrs drive time or less for the furthest away people.

Tremor

 

I agree that Ft Myers is too far. While it is an all day event, I had a hard time making it every month even when I lived in Sarasota!
I looked at the martin website, but didn't see anything posted yet for January. Is it a good event? I'm the southern-most person in the group (at least in Hillsborough County), but its still 104 freakin' miles from me!
Nevertheless, it would be interesting to see who walks away with bragging rights.

 

I would like to suggest we meet in Orlando for the Jan meet because they have been driving a lot for the last two meets.

 

Ok guys, if there ins't an autocross event do we want to do a BBQ or something? I think the next meet should be during the day. Let me know what you guys think...

 

Kind of a long drive for us in Tampa/Clearwater too We just had a meet in Orlando in Sept

 

Okay stinky butt.....pool shark...

let's talk about a date instead of the where for a while. What do you guys think about Jan 7th or 8th. I like the weekend thing because I can wash the car before the meet. I would like the meet to be earlier than the sun setting so we can see the cars .....

 

Jan 7th or 8th is goof dor me. I have both days off. Hopefully we can get a nice sunny day.

 

The sunsets at 5:30 now a days. I think we need to plan the meet for the day or find a location that is well lit.

 

The 7th or 8th works for me too. definately a day meet, so we can actually see our cars. Hopefully my wheels will be on by then.

 

There's a park down in the UCF area where we've had a couple Orlando Forums meets and they were pretty successful. There's a couple big pavillions there that you can reserve and they have grills too. I can get all the info if you're interested.

 

If we do Orlando I will have to pass (I know I'm alittle bitch). I'm willing to go as far as disney.

 

If it is in Orlando I may be able to go, one of my associates at work is gone that weekend. But I could try.

 

You are a whiney dig_dam....

 

:P

 

any ideas in lakeland????? it is in the middle. if i can think of something at disney i will let you know.

what are you looking for restrant / bar, big parking lot with lots of lights???? anything else????

beers

 

We just had a meet in Lakeland. We're trying to make it to a different spot each month.

 

Okay guys, I know, Christmas sucks away the car parts fund and has everyone down and crabby.

I kinda feel like it is about time that the Tampa side back up the Orlando group since they have been so involved in promoting the meets in our area. Lets meet in Orlando or Kissimmee or anywhere that needs a bit of support. Guy and digital stinky pants, we will have a blast if you come with us.....

It seems like these meets work best if one person commits to getting reservations at a place that is well lit and has food since we are always hungry and a nice big lot.

I am sure there are tons of RX-8 owners over there that would show if it were in the right place......

Who would show up for an Orlando meet? Am I off base here? Does anyone want to meet in Orlando/ Kissimmeeeee? I'm not going to Orlando unless Swoope commits to bringing his car...... I don't event think you own an 8

 

I just signed up for the NASA event in Palmetto (30 miles south of Brandon). Its a daytime driving event, but its pretty far for Orlando. However, I've been to this track for a drifting event and it will be WAY FUN. There are still enough spots for everyone to attend.
http://sunriders.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=437

 

what about the no novice comment loren put in there on the esmtb site.

tenoch does autocross, he may want to get involved on this one. maybe you could post it as a separate thread with the details. there are a lot of other florida people that may want to go to this. it looks really fun!!

 

Yup...that's a good event NASA-x is holding at Primus track. But it is "Mirror Khana" and I am too much of a wussy to swap paint with other cars hahaha! Think I am watching this from the sidelines.

 

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