AlexCisneros

All info can be found here:

http://www.gulfcoastautocrossers.com/









...more importantly my b-day is on the 2nd

Genom

Well, I am going to that sucker for sure.

Practice track on saturday and big huge track on sunday sounds about right.

cyber_drone

It would be great to get a few car clubs together and see if we can take that course hostage for a weekend.

I am sure i can bring some people form mazda6club along with me.

AlexCisneros

the more the merrier

cyber_drone

I just posted the dates on mazda6club, so maybe we can gather enough people.

with the test and tune, anyone is able to enter?

I have yet to attend, much less race in one of these events so parond my ignorance.

cyber_drone

anyone know if we need any special permits to have a car meet at that lake/park in fort myers area... its near the walmart/6 mile cypress area.

AlexCisneros

Not sure about permits needed to meet anywhere, but as far as what to expect for the Auto X...

http://www.tirerack.com/features/solo2/handbook.htm


this link is a good start

cyber_drone

Thanks man..just read it.. good info.

I guess i need to play goffer.

Genom

At this Ft. Myers event you'll work 30 minutes on the track for 3 runs. No gofers needed :D

cyber_drone

Do they setup the track in a different layout each event, or do they have the same layout everytime?

I also did some reading on Sebring. I like the idea of a 3.7 mile course, but not the idea of other cars on the track at the same time. I like my paint job.

Genom

Saturdays track is always the same, sundays changes, and is usually around a mile long.

cyber_drone

but the sunday track is for "real" competition correct? Like accum point standings.

AlexCisneros

The HPDE events have cars at the same time, however you can not pass unless allowed to pass and only on the straights. It's a "High Performance Driving Event" not a race. You get to drive your car at speed on a race track. They do have Timing equipment that works with Longacre's Hot Lap, but it really isn't a race event.

Genom

Correctomundo. They also get posted on their website

cyber_drone

Alex, so does that mean I wouldnt have to worry about "rubbing" ?

I guess I can always take a drive up there and check it out, and if i feel like I can handle it, the next time they have an event i will enter.

What is the cost of Sebring, and do any of you RX8 people attend?

AlexCisneros

there's no "trading paint" the cost is 250 plus 25 for the instructor.

I won't be going to the Sebring event, I will be going to the Homestead event.

check my other thread in this forum. The link should give you all the info you need.

cyber_drone

So who is all going to this event? I cant gather anyone from mazda6club to come...seems as if there is only a few people in SWF that are members.

AlexCisneros

I won't be making it, though I'm sure Yuri has it on his to do list

cyber_drone

ok well, if you see a steel grey mazda6 there with a 5'5" driver, thats me, come say hi.

Genom

*sigh*

Due to a miscalculation, I am dead broke. So I will be missing it also. Oh well. Gives me time on saturday to put in the sway bar.

lourx8

My brother just bought a house and I want to help him move in. So I will be missing it as well. Yuri, I'm down to help you install your swaybar

cyber_drone

ok so the mazda6 guy trolls along and scares everyone off.. :-\

AlexCisneros

well there are two of us planning to attend the June 12th HPDE @ Homestead...

...three, if Lou builds up the courage to go

cyber_drone

I might go too, if i dont go to the sebring one on may 22.

I really want to get my spring, intake and exhaust installed before i go...but time is lacking to do the install.