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piknockout · 01-04-2009, 01:55 PM

Now THIS is a winter series event.

http://alaskapodshow.com/index.php/2...oss-in-alaska/

mazda6guy · 01-06-2009, 06:31 AM

Registration is now open.

Ciotti · 01-06-2009, 11:09 PM

And here's the link to it!

http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.c...103C6DB03053FD

Buster · 01-07-2009, 01:19 PM

I am not excited to work the course. Its gonna be cold. Im trying to get Susie to run the legacy, I just have to put her gram lights back on. Hopefully the beat RE92s hold up to race.

CleanNeon98 · 01-07-2009, 01:49 PM

Keith, you coming to the Jan 18th event?

Buster · 01-07-2009, 01:50 PM

No, the feb. 8 one in philly. I gotta save money some how.

OMG JDM · 01-07-2009, 01:55 PM

trying to make it out to the feb 8th one. hopefully i can.

CleanNeon98 · 01-07-2009, 01:57 PM

There is already an EVO signed up in my class

Buster · 01-07-2009, 01:59 PM

dude, thats not what auto x is about. Notice its called SOLO.. you race your time not everyone elses.

I mentioned a couple of years back that we should make our own class, and post our times here. But the handicap kinda gets in the way i guess.

CleanNeon98 · 01-07-2009, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buster

dude, thats not what auto x is about. Notice its called SOLO.. you race your time not everyone elses.

I mentioned a couple of years back that we should make our own class, and post our times here. But the handicap kinda gets in the way i guess.

Why not use that PAX handicap system to make it more fair between TST then? I just don't like losing, I'm sure I'll still have fun, but it would be nice to finish at the top 1/3 sometime this year, unfortunately with my class it's not happening.

Elliott18t · 01-07-2009, 02:04 PM

I would like to do some road course and the sort someday. does SCCA hold this kinda thing, I noticed its alot of Cone courses

, idk how if feel about that but i guess u have to start somewhere?

Buster · 01-07-2009, 02:11 PM

The SCCA has their fingers in all racing. I think they do an annual up at Beaver

Snoozie · 01-07-2009, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CleanNeon98

Why not use that PAX handicap system to make it more fair between TST then? I just don't like losing, I'm sure I'll still have fun, but it would be nice to finish at the top 1/3 sometime this year, unfortunately with my class it's not happening.

I don't like loosing either, I'm super competitive. haha. But, like Keith said, thats not what this is about.

I really hope to get out there this year though.

sean3 · 01-07-2009, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CleanNeon98

There is already an EVO signed up in my class

Welcome to SCCA classing. I think they have a group of grade A nitwits designated to come up with classing and rules. Don't even get me started on how its OK to run R comps in "stock" class. Its like the guys that come on the forums boasting amazing 1/4 times "stock" then you click the thread and it says something like "CAR IS BONE STOCK OTHER THAN INTAKE/EXHAUST, SHIFTER, AND DRAG RADIALS".

I just compare my time to everyone else regardless of class. Except I realized that's even more depressing because instead of losing to one person in F-stock, I lose to EVERYONE. I need the driver mod.

CleanNeon98 · 01-07-2009, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sean3

Welcome to SCCA classing. I think they have a group of grade A nitwits designated to come up with classing and rules. Don't even get me started on how its OK to run R comps in "stock" class. Its like the guys that come on the forums boasting amazing 1/4 times "stock" then you click the thread and it says something like "CAR IS BONE STOCK OTHER THAN INTAKE/EXHAUST, SHIFTER, AND DRAG RADIALS".

I just compare my time to everyone else regardless of class. Except I realized that's even more depressing because instead of losing to one person in F-stock, I lose to EVERYONE. I need the driver mod.

Springs put me into BSP...that's not really fair, my car is basically "stock". It's not like springs do huge wonders for the suspension, if I had springs and struts and bushing kit and all that crap, and race tires, put me in BSP sure, but cars like these are not fair competition for me.

DPancoast · 01-07-2009, 07:30 PM

paint your springs black. lol

CleanNeon98 · 01-07-2009, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DPancoast

paint your springs black. lol

They are black...

alwaysinboost · 01-07-2009, 07:45 PM

a cars power or mods has very little to do with the kind of times you'll turn out there. Its 95% driver and 5% car. infact when you're starting out the less mods you have the better off you are.

if its you're first time run in the novice class and make sure you take an instructor everytime you run. you'll be amazed how much you improve. also, let them drive your car so you can see what its capable of.
don't worry about winning anything. just go out there with an open mind and drive the best you can and you'll have fun no matter what place you finish.

jcr557 · 01-07-2009, 07:50 PM

also remember the slower you go, the faster times you'll get. i forget who taught me that and it didn't make sense to me at first, then i finally got it. if this is your first time doing it and you have an evo, dont just think because your car has more power, your gonna be one of the people with the fastest times, and yes this kind of racing is 90% driver, 10% car. Just enjoy it and have fun. Bring some of your friends out and compare times at the end of the day.

i also think its bs how they put cars in different classes, but what can we do lol.

alwaysinboost · 01-07-2009, 07:57 PM

I don't pay much attention to what class I'm in, I just go out there and drive. there is SOO much talent in the philly/NJ region no matter what car you drive or what class you're in you will never be FTD unless you've been doing this for a LONG while.

thats a good thing though. Im glad we have serious drivers, it raises the bar for everyone.

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01-07-2009, 01:19 PM	#44
Buster TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Holland Pa Member #449 My Ride: 2008 Mustang GT/CS iTrader: (3)	I am not excited to work the course. Its gonna be cold. Im trying to get Susie to run the legacy, I just have to put her gram lights back on. Hopefully the beat RE92s hold up to race. __________________ III To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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01-07-2009, 01:50 PM	#46
Buster TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Holland Pa Member #449 My Ride: 2008 Mustang GT/CS iTrader: (3)	No, the feb. 8 one in philly. I gotta save money some how. __________________ III To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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OMG JDM Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: PA Member #2231 iTrader: (0)	trying to make it out to the feb 8th one. hopefully i can.

01-07-2009, 01:57 PM	#48
CleanNeon98 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Philadelphia Member #2029 My Ride: "Honey Badger" Turbo Miata iTrader: (8)	There is already an EVO signed up in my class __________________ 2004 MAZDASPEED MX-5 : 328whp / 308wtq / 2500lbs 2012 Toyota Prius 2 : Daily Driver

01-07-2009, 01:59 PM	#49
Buster TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Holland Pa Member #449 My Ride: 2008 Mustang GT/CS iTrader: (3)	dude, thats not what auto x is about. Notice its called SOLO.. you race your time not everyone elses. I mentioned a couple of years back that we should make our own class, and post our times here. But the handicap kinda gets in the way i guess. __________________ III To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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01-07-2009, 02:11 PM	#52
Buster TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Holland Pa Member #449 My Ride: 2008 Mustang GT/CS iTrader: (3)	The SCCA has their fingers in all racing. I think they do an annual up at Beaver __________________ III To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

01-07-2009, 07:45 PM	#58
alwaysinboost Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: still at work Member #1454 My Ride: 04 EVO Wrecked by Oakes Detailing iTrader: (0)	a cars power or mods has very little to do with the kind of times you'll turn out there. Its 95% driver and 5% car. infact when you're starting out the less mods you have the better off you are. if its you're first time run in the novice class and make sure you take an instructor everytime you run. you'll be amazed how much you improve. also, let them drive your car so you can see what its capable of. don't worry about winning anything. just go out there with an open mind and drive the best you can and you'll have fun no matter what place you finish. __________________ "Drifting is gay. It might look cool on TV... but once you actually try it... you realize its the dumbest thing ever invented..." Jessie James

01-07-2009, 07:50 PM	#59
jcr557 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philly Member #7777 My Ride: Fiesta ST, Subaru WRX iTrader: (0)	also remember the slower you go, the faster times you'll get. i forget who taught me that and it didn't make sense to me at first, then i finally got it. if this is your first time doing it and you have an evo, dont just think because your car has more power, your gonna be one of the people with the fastest times, and yes this kind of racing is 90% driver, 10% car. Just enjoy it and have fun. Bring some of your friends out and compare times at the end of the day. i also think its bs how they put cars in different classes, but what can we do lol. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Last edited by jcr557; 01-07-2009 at 07:53 PM.

01-07-2009, 07:57 PM	#60
alwaysinboost Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: still at work Member #1454 My Ride: 04 EVO Wrecked by Oakes Detailing iTrader: (0)	I don't pay much attention to what class I'm in, I just go out there and drive. there is SOO much talent in the philly/NJ region no matter what car you drive or what class you're in you will never be FTD unless you've been doing this for a LONG while. thats a good thing though. Im glad we have serious drivers, it raises the bar for everyone. __________________ "Drifting is gay. It might look cool on TV... but once you actually try it... you realize its the dumbest thing ever invented..." Jessie James

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