Mny Rex

ok cool ill get somethin similar then. And I will be makin it out.

RCCAZ 1

Everyone,

Looking out the window this morning, the fog is thick as soup down here in the South Valley, but I'm still planning to fire up the rig and head up to the departure point once it gets light. Rain is supposed to hold off until this afternoon, so individuals can decide whether they want to proceed up to Wickenburg or just drop off their gift and call it a day. No harm either way. Just want to make sure that the kids get their presents!!

Hope to still see everyone there between 9 and 10 a.m. this morning!

Tim

P.S. If you don't want to drive your rig, just come up in an alternative vehicle anyway and drop off your gift.

RCCAZ 1

Everyone,

Thanks to those who made it out Sunday to the Toyz for Totz holiday toy drive. The weather was cold and damp, but the cause was definitely worthy. I was proud of RCCAZ! As a club we had 6 RXs show up... probably the BEST club representation at the event, given the washout conditions. For those who are wondering... yes, I did drive my 7 in the rain (OMG !!!). It was great meeting Mny Rex (Ryan) and his copilot (sorry, but his name escapes me).

Thanks to the Wongs, Urchin (and Carol), Mny Rex, Rob Murray and 09 Factor for braving the weather and staying warm in the club huddle (next to the BBQ grills). That darn smell of BBQ brats in my pullover made me hungry all day. Next up... our New Year's Day run to the top of South Mountain followed by indoor carting at F1 Race Factory!

Several of us have expressed interest in a day run to Tortilla Flats the week between Christmas and New Year's Day. Stay posted to this thread for more details as things develop!

pret

sorry i missed this event, however, i did not miss the toys for tots event and brought toys out to solo2 regional event. for my very first autocross event, it was a blast! i definately will be becoming a regular on that scene.

tim, surprised you took your 7 out in the rain! and from what i hear, ur a big auto'xer w/ ur miata! hope to see you out there (to give me pointers! )

RCCAZ 1

Everyone,

A few of us Gen 3 owners (nothing organized) are heading impromptu to the Scottsdale Pavillions tonight. Probably be there between 5 and 7. Stop over and look for us down Home Depot row!

pret

repavement: drove up south mountain on friday, noone in front of me both up and down. 3rd gear all the way. very fun. the pavement is really nice. it will be a good run on new year's day! had to briefly stop on the way down (mei got sick)

jan 15 and 16 solo2: https://www.rx8club.com/west-rx-8-forum-34/az-solo2-%40-pir-jan-15-a-47569/

Urchin

From RCCAZ:

Everyone,

Join us for our second annual New Years Day run to the top of South Mountain
and racing at F1 Race Factory. We'll be planning to meet at the Phoenix Zoo
parking lot around 1 p.m. From there we'll cruise to the top of South
Mountain on their newly repaved roads. For those who remember the
jaw-pounding asphalt from last year it should be nothing but smooth sailing
this year as we carve up the twisties entroute to the towers on top of South
Mountain. Then we'll conclude the afternoon by cruising to F1 Race Factory
(just South of Washington on 48th Street) for some cart racing at 3 p.m.
Thanks to everyone for making 2004 another fantastic club year. Looking
forward to bringing in 2005 with you at F1.

Have a GREAT Holiday Season!!

Tim

Any 8's going to be rhere?

pret

i plan on attending. this time i may even make it to karting

how about an rccaz\solo2 event? last month 4 of us showed, 2 1st gens and 2 8's!

first event of the spring series tim is sun jan 16. will we see u there with ur miata?

poolsidenaz

I'd like to attend the drive; not up for the kart racing tho

Boxcar

Yes I should be there along with my membership fee for the RCCAZ. Been percrastinating on joining for long enough.

-Boxcar

09Factor

Welcome to the club Boxcar. Oh Yea I'll be there as well. Tim don't forget to bring the Rx Tuner SS7 ed. that has my pics in it !:D

another8owner

membership fee? i am scheduled to work but i may be coming down with somthing...cough....cough.

09Factor

Looks like I'm bringing friends too. :p Another8 Your're having eye problems right?

RCCAZ 1

Looking forward to seeing everyone there. Hopefully I'll get my pics from JGTC posted today to RCCAZ.com. All I can say is MAN.... everyone who didn't go missed one h@ll of an event. All the top Japenese JGTC drivers were there, NASA had organized track rides with their drivers, so you could go for rides in Gen 3 RXs, Ferraris, Lotuses, etc. Then when you were done with your ride, you could go and sign up to Autocross using one of about 5 cars that were supplied by Cali dealerships. They had an RX-8, 350Z Fair Lady, Sentra GTR, among others, and I saw a few guys FLYING around the autocross course. Of course, this was all FREE with your paid admission. Really one of the best weekends I can remember for the $66 I paid for admission.

Boxcar.... hope you can make it. I know that we met at Perkins that one Saturday and I'm glad that you'll be joining the group for 2005. 09 Factor, yes, I'll do my best to try and remember to bring the RXTuner mag, and Pret... I'm curious to know who told you that I autocross my Miata. I've owned it for less than a year and have NEVER autocrossed the car, so someone must have me mistaken for another driver. Anyway, I'm hoping to make it to the event on Jan 16th with my FD. I need to get a couple of months of race results in before the heat hits.

Shannon... no problem if you don't want to race at F1, but please still come and cruise with us up South Mountain and hang out to watch racing at F1 if you have time.

See you all on Saturday at the Zoo!

Tim

RCCAZ 1

P.S. Oh, I forgot to scold Pret! Shame on you for making your wife sick. Now, third gear up and down South Mountain is JUST SICK, and would probably make anyone request a pullover.

RCCAZ 1

Everyone,

Despite the heavy fog, we're still planning to meet at the zoo at 1 p.m. Hopefully it will have blown out by then or shortly after!

Tim

09Factor

Fog ? What Fog? Oh I get. Brain fog.

09Factor

Aplogies for not showing up.
So how was the turn out and the racing @ F1?

poolsidenaz

Oh you didn't miss much. Only 12-14 rotary cars showed up...no big whoop I don't have one pic with everyone's cars unfortunately. 8's representing today were Pret, Boxcar, Urchin, Poolside. 2 red, 1 black, 2 Ti's.

Edit: I can't remember who the 2nd red 8 was

RCCAZ 1

09 Factor,

Yea, couldn't figure out what happened to you? Weather turned out to be incredible, racing was fun, and I got the rear wheels of my FD off the ground coming down South Mountain (usually a good indicator that you need to SLOW DOWN) :D

Anyway, had the RXTuner issue along and was chomping at the bit to show you your shots. Oh well, maybe later in January. Most who attended are hoping for a run to Tortilla Flats before the end of the month. More details (and pics from today's event) to follow late next week on rccaz.com.

Also, the club welcomed a new member yesterday (Boxcar). Great to have another 8 in the fold. Missed hanging out, but sometimes life happens. Hope to see you at our next event!

Tim

pret

And you say I need to be scolded! karting was a blast! that new pavement on south mountain was alot of fun!

the other red 8...wasn't it turbinePower?

another8owner

drats! i got stuck working but the entire day i thought of the meet. Myself and boxcar drove s. mtn earlier in the week, super sweet spot to drive, i about lost it a few times on one of the roads but the best part is after your done driving, Church's Chicken is right up the road!

RCCAZ 1

Scold away Pret. Yes, the other red owner was John (Turbine Power). Another8owner.... sorry we missed the chance to hook up again. Watch this thread and RCCAZ.com for more info regarding a mid to late January run to Tortilla Flats. Hope to see you then!

Tim

pret

i'm not the one to scold since MY rear end also came off the ground!

09Factor

Well saturday started out right. Washed the car rotated the tires, and cleaned the rims. Right before I was going to leave the driveway, the day just went to pot!

Sometimes life is like this. Yes Tim let us know when and where.
How many here have problems with a Sunday drive instead of Saturday?