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FocusDude · 04-11-2008, 10:57 PM

On April 20th, the Philadelphia Region SCCA will be holding it's first Solo points event of the year at Warminster Park.

For those that don't know Warminster Park was once a Navy base (iirc). It has a super smooth runway that typically allows for about a minute long run. Theres always a huge turn-out with plenty of eye-candy if you'd rather not run your ride (but who wouldn't?).

They run things a tad different then most regions, I'm guessing due to the 100+ cars that typically show up. They break it down into 2 run groups, A.M. (groups A&B) that should arrive about 8am for registration, and then a P.M. (groups C&D) run which should arrive a tad before 11am. We typically get 4 runs one heat, then work the course the next heat. They switch up the run order each event so you don't need to wake at the butt crack of dawn every time.
Run Groups:
Group A - STS2, STX, STU, STU2, All Mod Classes
Group B - STS, CSP, DSP, ESP, FSP, SM
Group C - SS, AS, BS, CS, DS, ES, PRO
Group D - FS, GS, HS, SM2, ASP, BSP, FSAE, All Prepared Classes

Unfortunately (depending on how you look at it) anyone who wishes to run their vehicle needs to be a SCCA member, or purchase a weekend pass at the event (which can be used towards your full SCCA membership). The entry fee is $30 for SCCA members, and another $15 for a weekend pass if your not already a member.

I'll be running 131 STS, a Black Ford Focus ZX3- if anyone wants to be friendly

If anyone has any Q's, I'll try to help but I'm in no way more then a novice at this. And if this is posted elsewhere, lock and then shoot me.

http://www.phillyscca.com/solo2/index.html
http://www.phillyscca.com/solo2/flye...supp_rules.htm

**TROLL** · 04-11-2008, 10:59 PM

hmm i might be able to squeeze my tune in the day before that... its a longshot but if i can make it to drive i will fo sho

FocusDude · 04-11-2008, 11:00 PM

holy s thats a fast response, is my connection that slow

QCs_R4_Girls · 04-12-2008, 01:47 AM

I'll be there to watch it before I have to work in the afternoon.

Mini R56 · 04-12-2008, 09:49 AM

Im thinking about trying this out, my friend takes photos for this event.

TalonTsi97 · 04-12-2008, 09:59 AM

I'll be there spectating probably but i'm not ready to run the car yet. I will keep an eye out for everyone.

alwaysinboost · 04-12-2008, 08:33 PM

we'll be there!

Roto · 04-12-2008, 08:39 PM

I will be there...working, but not running...

JSpecV03 · 04-13-2008, 12:45 PM

ill come and check it out

NOPSTNS · 04-13-2008, 04:30 PM

u mentioned it being smooth, ive run there multiple times and dont remember much smoothness. cept maybe the blacktop portion farther down, other than that, the concrete section is a mess.

ill be california that weekend, bummer

PaleDSM · 04-13-2008, 04:46 PM

...and I'll be in Florida otherwise I'd be running. See you guys at the next one.

FocusDude · 04-13-2008, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NOPSTNS

u mentioned it being smooth, ive run there multiple times and dont remember much smoothness. cept maybe the blacktop portion farther down, other than that, the concrete section is a mess.

Well I guess- comparing it to SJR or NNJR, its smooth as a baby's bottom. It has transitions between the expansion gaps of each concrete patch, but I guess I've learned to look past that, as the 2 other regions need to course design around craters

FocusDude · 04-19-2008, 10:35 PM

Last minute bump, if your bored stop by and see whats going down!

Roto · 04-20-2008, 12:47 AM

Look for the oldest mazda protege with peeling clearcoat and you will find me...hehehe

**TROLL** · 04-20-2008, 01:16 AM

well... i cant drive but if its decent weather maybe i'll come watch for a bit.

FocusDude · 04-20-2008, 02:47 PM

I did not spot a aging protege- third heat got started around 2ish I guess. They will be running under the moon light tonight, poor guys!

I did terrible, I had fun. It was a super fast course- one where you really didn't want to take your foot off the pedal when you should have. Atleast that was my problem. And the lack of descent rubber, sway bars, and another 20hp!

The Captain · 04-20-2008, 03:02 PM

I've been a spectator of one of these events before. I thought it was awesome. I'd love to run the prelude some time, but that'd be after some suspension mods. Question: WTF is that thing. That turbo homemade-esque quick as **** car that torched that course? I saw it last year and was amazed.

Roto · 04-20-2008, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FocusDude

I did not spot a aging protege- third heat got started around 2ish I guess. They will be running under the moon light tonight, poor guys!

I did terrible, I had fun. It was a super fast course- one where you really didn't want to take your foot off the pedal when you should have. Atleast that was my problem. And the lack of descent rubber, sway bars, and another 20hp!

I worked first heat and left shortly after second heat began since I wasn't running this event, hence the reason you didn't see my crapmobile :-D It's impossible to miss with the huge case of Romin Noodles in the back seat... I wish I had my car to run this course, looked very fun.

Nick M · 04-20-2008, 05:40 PM

I came out for a little, will post up some pictures later.

jrtcbmw · 04-20-2008, 06:06 PM

i ran first heat and worked second.

the course was very fast, and equally technically. thats one reason i like philly region and their use of the warminster run way.

i didnt do half bad, the car amazed me once again and my performances was good.

now im just waiting for photos.

Jason
97 STX

04-11-2008, 10:57 PM	#1
FocusDude Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lower Lower Bucks Member #6269 My Ride: 01 Focus ZX3 iTrader: (0)	Auto-X @ Warminster Park - 04.20.08 On April 20th, the Philadelphia Region SCCA will be holding it's first Solo points event of the year at Warminster Park. For those that don't know Warminster Park was once a Navy base (iirc). It has a super smooth runway that typically allows for about a minute long run. Theres always a huge turn-out with plenty of eye-candy if you'd rather not run your ride (but who wouldn't?). They run things a tad different then most regions, I'm guessing due to the 100+ cars that typically show up. They break it down into 2 run groups, A.M. (groups A&B) that should arrive about 8am for registration, and then a P.M. (groups C&D) run which should arrive a tad before 11am. We typically get 4 runs one heat, then work the course the next heat. They switch up the run order each event so you don't need to wake at the butt crack of dawn every time. Run Groups: Group A - STS2, STX, STU, STU2, All Mod Classes Group B - STS, CSP, DSP, ESP, FSP, SM Group C - SS, AS, BS, CS, DS, ES, PRO Group D - FS, GS, HS, SM2, ASP, BSP, FSAE, All Prepared Classes Unfortunately (depending on how you look at it) anyone who wishes to run their vehicle needs to be a SCCA member, or purchase a weekend pass at the event (which can be used towards your full SCCA membership). The entry fee is $30 for SCCA members, and another $15 for a weekend pass if your not already a member. I'll be running 131 STS, a Black Ford Focus ZX3- if anyone wants to be friendly If anyone has any Q's, I'll try to help but I'm in no way more then a novice at this. And if this is posted elsewhere, lock and then shoot me. http://www.phillyscca.com/solo2/index.html http://www.phillyscca.com/solo2/flye...supp_rules.htm __________________ 2001 Ford Focus ZX3 - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Last edited by FocusDude; 04-11-2008 at 10:59 PM. Reason: added linky

04-11-2008, 11:00 PM	#3
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04-12-2008, 09:59 AM	#6
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04-13-2008, 12:45 PM	#9
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04-13-2008, 04:46 PM	#11
PaleDSM Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Dublin, Pa Member #274 iTrader: (1)	...and I'll be in Florida otherwise I'd be running. See you guys at the next one. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 2000 MR2 Spyder (Yellow) 2013 Hyundai Elantra

04-12-2008, 01:47 AM	#4
QCs_R4_Girls Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bethlehem, PA Member #7011 My Ride: '06 Saturn Ion Quad-Coupe iTrader: (0)	I'll be there to watch it before I have to work in the afternoon.

04-12-2008, 09:49 AM	#5
Mini R56 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: southampton, Pa Member #7212 My Ride: 07 Mini Cooper s iTrader: (0)	Im thinking about trying this out, my friend takes photos for this event.

04-12-2008, 08:33 PM	#7
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04-13-2008, 04:30 PM	#10
NOPSTNS Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Member #3176 iTrader: (0)	u mentioned it being smooth, ive run there multiple times and dont remember much smoothness. cept maybe the blacktop portion farther down, other than that, the concrete section is a mess. ill be california that weekend, bummer

04-19-2008, 10:35 PM	#13
FocusDude Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lower Lower Bucks Member #6269 My Ride: 01 Focus ZX3 iTrader: (0)	Last minute bump, if your bored stop by and see whats going down! __________________ 2001 Ford Focus ZX3 - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

04-20-2008, 02:47 PM	#16
FocusDude Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lower Lower Bucks Member #6269 My Ride: 01 Focus ZX3 iTrader: (0)	I did not spot a aging protege- third heat got started around 2ish I guess. They will be running under the moon light tonight, poor guys! I did terrible, I had fun. It was a super fast course- one where you really didn't want to take your foot off the pedal when you should have. Atleast that was my problem. And the lack of descent rubber, sway bars, and another 20hp! __________________ 2001 Ford Focus ZX3 - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

04-20-2008, 03:02 PM	#17
The Captain Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Philly - FBG$ Member #3369 My Ride: Prelude iTrader: (2)	I've been a spectator of one of these events before. I thought it was awesome. I'd love to run the prelude some time, but that'd be after some suspension mods. Question: WTF is that thing. That turbo homemade-esque quick as **** car that torched that course? I saw it last year and was amazed.

04-20-2008, 05:40 PM	#19
Nick M Noob-Jersey Join Date: Jul 2007 Member #5413 My Ride: 07 GTI iTrader: (0)	I came out for a little, will post up some pictures later.

04-20-2008, 06:06 PM	#20
jrtcbmw Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chalfont Member #1850 My Ride: F250 6.0Powerstroke, E36 Project Track Car/Drift Car iTrader: (0)	i ran first heat and worked second. the course was very fast, and equally technically. thats one reason i like philly region and their use of the warminster run way. i didnt do half bad, the car amazed me once again and my performances was good. now im just waiting for photos. Jason 97 STX __________________ Drag racing is for fast cars, Road racing/auto x is for fast drivers. Philly Region SCCA 97 STX "I don’t fail, I succeed at finding what doesn’t work"

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