 8/3/08 2nd annual NASA Double-X @ VMP (champ #5), It's like two events in one |
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 Jul 7 2008, 05:23 PM
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speed merchant Group: NASA Posts: 2,351 Joined: 24-November 04 From: Richmond VA Member No.: 103  |
Registration is open for the second annual NASA Mid-Atlantic "DoubleCross" (i.e. championship event #5) at VMP on Sunday August 3, 2008:
https://www.nasaproracing.com/nasa_event/show/?event_id=756 As we did last summer, this event is like two "regular" autocrosses in one. That is, each participant will do 3-4 runs clockwise then 3-4 runs counterclockwise on the course. The best times in each direction are combined and then ranked/scored normally. It's extra fun! Who's in? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yesnod.gif) See ya there, Jon |
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Jul 10 2008, 09:27 AM
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Future track terror Group: Contributors Posts: 1,065 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Richmond Member No.: 332 |
Heck yeah, I loved this last year you really get to see how much running the corners in the opposite direction effects and relative placement. I've gotta clean up my act and get back to the top of D class after last week's schooling.
Come on out folks, basically two auto-xes in one day! Now where can I find some traction compound (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Brian |
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Jul 10 2008, 09:29 AM
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speed merchant Group: NASA Posts: 2,351 Joined: 24-November 04 From: Richmond VA Member No.: 103 |
QUOTE(prsrcokr @ Jul 10 2008, 10:27 AM)  I've gotta clean up my act and get back to the top of D class after last week's schooling. Well I won't be driving at this one, so it's one less D car you need to beat. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Just hope Nick has a hangover or something. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Jon |
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Jul 10 2008, 11:44 AM
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1st Heat Group: Members Posts: 36 Joined: 19-October 06 From: Richmond, Virginia Member No.: 1,580 |
If I can figure how to keep all of the magic smoke on the inside, I might come out and play for this event. I'm always downhill (and by downhill, I mean a cone destroyer) after 4 runs anyway.
That'll make +1 D car for you Brian (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) |
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Jul 10 2008, 02:34 PM
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2nd Heat Group: Members Posts: 205 Joined: 1-January 07 Member No.: 2,024 |
Chances are pretty good that I will be there also. make that +2 D
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Jul 11 2008, 08:47 AM
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Future track terror Group: Contributors Posts: 1,065 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Richmond Member No.: 332 |
I'm glad to see some D class signups but com'n Jon, you're not going to run too? I was gonna coat my rear bumper with teflon so the cones will slide off and not get knocked out of the box this time (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Now how about all of the other classes? I know there'll be some other good battles too. |
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Jul 11 2008, 09:03 AM
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speed merchant Group: NASA Posts: 2,351 Joined: 24-November 04 From: Richmond VA Member No.: 103 |
QUOTE(prsrcokr @ Jul 11 2008, 09:47 AM) I'm glad to see some D class signups but com'n Jon, you're not going to run too? Wish I could, but I'll be in LA working the final test drive autocross for this series: http://blog.minitakesthestates.com/ James Packer will be your event director / control / safety steward at VMP on Aug 3. He could use one assistant course designer and one person to work registration, if anyone is interested. Thanks, Jon |
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Jul 16 2008, 10:40 AM
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Future track terror Group: Contributors Posts: 1,065 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Richmond Member No.: 332 |
Personally I nominate Henley as course designer but I don't know how the bigger cars will handle a milk-bone shaped slalom.
Have fun in LA, were not going to see a Jon 'Cooper' Felton Works Mini soon are we? |
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Jul 16 2008, 11:18 AM
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speed merchant Group: NASA Posts: 2,351 Joined: 24-November 04 From: Richmond VA Member No.: 103 |
Hahaha re: milk bone slalom. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
Nah, I have driven the Works cars and although they are the most fun of the bunch, I gave up FWD for new years 2003. Now if they would cut me a "friends & family" lease deal on a 135 or 335, hmmm... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/seeya.gif) Jon |
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Jul 16 2008, 11:31 AM
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speed merchant Group: NASA Posts: 2,351 Joined: 24-November 04 From: Richmond VA Member No.: 103 |
QUOTE(getfast @ Jul 7 2008, 06:23 PM) Registration is open for the second annual NASA Mid-Atlantic "DoubleCross" (i.e. championship event #5) at VMP on Sunday August 3, 2008: https://www.nasaproracing.com/nasa_event/show/?event_id=756 As we did last summer, this event is like two "regular" autocrosses in one. That is, each participant will do 3-4 runs clockwise then 3-4 runs counterclockwise on the course. The best times in each direction are combined and then ranked/scored normally. It's extra fun! Who's in? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yesnod.gif) Wow. 9 of 75 spots filled via pre-reg, two and a half weeks out? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) What's going on here, seriously? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) Jon |
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Jul 16 2008, 03:25 PM
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2nd Heat Group: Members Posts: 205 Joined: 1-January 07 Member No.: 2,024 |
Make that 10. After this weekend and the chaos of summer subsides I will begin to register earlier.
You could make it a contest - first 10 registrants get 12 runs instead of 8 or whatever the count will be for that day. All walk-ups have to run the course in reverse unless they are novice and then they have to let the more experienced people drive and they get to passeng. Yeah, I made that up - feel free to use it. verb PASSENG: to passeng - to ride-a-long QUOTE(getfast @ Jul 16 2008, 11:31 AM) Wow. 9 of 75 spots filled via pre-reg, two and a half weeks out? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) What's going on here, seriously? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) Jon |
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Jul 17 2008, 07:42 AM
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3rd Heat Group: Site Admin Posts: 348 Joined: 24-November 06 From: Suffolk, Va Member No.: 1,744 |
We'd be there, but thats our week to forget the real world, and hit the road for some R&R. Im sure early that morning we'll be sitting somewhere with a great view, some good coffee, and feeling like were late for something (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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Jul 18 2008, 07:45 AM
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Future track terror Group: Contributors Posts: 1,065 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Richmond Member No.: 332 |
Yes, late for the driver meeting (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) What could be more therapuetic than scarring cones out of their boxes?
The light signups do seem odd, there's no holiday that weekend that I'm aware of. Whats going to be the D class tie-breaker if different people win each direction, I'll push hard to get that 2/10th's seperation back from you guys (which may mean 4-5 cones on some runs) |
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Jul 18 2008, 08:51 PM
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Mr. Flippy Group: Members Posts: 305 Joined: 3-October 06 From: VA Member No.: 1,507 |
One less available spot. I'm in. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/good.gif)
Been spreading the word too. Hopefully I can get a couple other guys to come out and play. |
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Jul 21 2008, 05:04 PM
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1st Heat Group: Members Posts: 83 Joined: 14-January 07 From: Newport News, Virginia Member No.: 2,091 |
Well I have never done one of these...so here comes a Novice. My buddy Paul will more then likely be heading out there with me as well. Should be some good fun. Going to see who else I can get to come out as well.
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Jul 28 2008, 11:18 AM
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speed merchant Group: NASA Posts: 2,351 Joined: 24-November 04 From: Richmond VA Member No.: 103 |
44 of 60 spots remain open as of noon on the Monday prior. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)
I would recommend signing up for this event if at all possible, because we may soon cancel the fall/winter VMP dates. Details: http://www.autocross.us/forums/index.php?showtopic=3640 Jon |
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Jul 30 2008, 10:09 AM
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speed merchant Group: NASA Posts: 2,351 Joined: 24-November 04 From: Richmond VA Member No.: 103 |
Pre-reg is closed. 35 of 60 spots will be available for walk-up entries starting at 10am Sunday. Entry list so far:
http://www.get-fast.net/nasacross/080308reg.htm Jon |
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Aug 4 2008, 03:55 PM
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Mr. Flippy Group: Members Posts: 305 Joined: 3-October 06 From: VA Member No.: 1,507 |
I had a load of fun on that course during heat 1! It was really open and fast for the most part. And as long as you really hugged the line through some of those slaloms, they could be very fast.
But then all hell broke loose in the first hour of heat 2... Overall though, I had a great time! |
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Aug 4 2008, 04:41 PM
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speed merchant Group: NASA Posts: 2,351 Joined: 24-November 04 From: Richmond VA Member No.: 103 |
QUOTE(ScoobyDuck @ Aug 4 2008, 04:55 PM) But then all hell broke loose in the first hour of heat 2... See what happens when I'm not there? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) Kidding. Sounded like much of the craziness was unavoidable. Anybody got video of the course... in both directions? Jon |
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Aug 4 2008, 04:58 PM
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Hot Shoe Group: Members Posts: 299 Joined: 26-October 05 Member No.: 655 |
"all hell broke loose" Would love some details! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)
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