Auto X @ Turner Field March 20

**ash7** · 03-08-2011, 04:45 PM

As people well know - several of us from down here went and had a killer time at last weekend autocross in Atlanta.

Figured i'd start a thread to begin to collect names for the next event which is on March 20 and see if anyone wanted to go with us. I'll add more to this thread over the course of this week - but when i was registering for the event myself today, i noticed that there are still 16 slots available for the novice class. The Novice class is where you get an experienced driver to kinda lead you through the whole thing and make sure you're in the right place at the right time - not to mention you pick up a TON of useful tips on how to drive in a performance environment by listening to what they're telling you as the day goes on. It is THE best class to run in if you're trying to get a grip on how everything works.

Pre-registration is 43 dollars for non-SCCA members - but they do not charge your card until you actually show up at the registration booth on site.

here's a link to registration:
https://www.motorsportreg.com/index....CA3281C106916C

If you want to drive your car in the event:
- you WILL have to pass tech, where they will do a basic look-over of your car to make sure that it's mechanically sound (i.e. no leaks, tires have useable tread, etc).
- you WILL have to pre-register online. They do not accept "walk-ins"
- you must have a valid drivers license

If you have any questions, PM me - or if you have my number, text.
More later...

-jonathan (Megatron)

**snowflake09** · 03-08-2011, 09:19 PM

I has no car but if anyone has an empty seat I call shotgun. Lol

**justnprsh07** · 03-09-2011, 03:38 AM

Think my Shit willpass tech???? Don't know how it will turn but should have the straight sways down

**willard** · 03-09-2011, 06:36 AM

you can drive my car lol. I hope we get my cage done and the new lugs in by then dont think 3 lugs would be a good idea to run autoX.

**willard** · 03-09-2011, 06:37 AM

Originally Posted by snowflake09

I has no car but if anyone has an empty seat I call shotgun. Lol

whats wrong with ur car?

**snowflake09** · 03-09-2011, 07:38 AM

Originally Posted by willard

whats wrong with ur car?

Sold it cause I ship out next month. Im gonna buy something later on in ait.

**ash7** · 03-09-2011, 08:08 AM

Originally Posted by justnprsh07

Think my Shit willpass tech???? Don't know how it will turn but should have the straight sways down

as long as your car is mechanically sound, you'll be set.

Originally Posted by willard

you can drive my car lol. I hope we get my cage done and the new lugs in by then dont think 3 lugs would be a good idea to run autoX.

I have some spare OEM lugs, if you need them.

-jonathan

**mr.koupe** · 03-09-2011, 08:15 AM

My cats name is megatron. Why are you calling yourself megatron?

Anyway. Ill be going, driving in the event, and will have a space for a copilot for whoever calls it first lol.

**LIKEG6** · 03-09-2011, 08:46 AM

I was gonna go but I have something going on in opelika all weekend with the wife so maybe next time.

**snowflake09** · 03-09-2011, 08:58 AM

Originally Posted by mr.koupe

My cats name is megatron. Why are you calling yourself megatron?

Anyway. Ill be going, driving in the event, and will have a space for a copilot for whoever calls it first lol.

Dibbbbssss on the copilot! Lol

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**ash7** · 03-09-2011, 09:09 AM

Originally Posted by LIKEG6

I was gonna go but I have something going on in opelika all weekend with the wife so maybe next time.

march 20th, brooks. Weekend after this one...

-jonathan

**justnprsh07** · 03-09-2011, 09:32 AM

Originally Posted by willard

you can drive my car lol. I hope we get my cage done and the new lugs in by then dont think 3 lugs would be a good idea to run autoX.

We will have it done and what style lugs do you need I have quite a few

**-S Double C-** · 03-09-2011, 03:22 PM

justin your car and tring to take a turn wouldnt end to well

**mr.koupe** · 03-09-2011, 04:01 PM

**LIKEG6** · 03-10-2011, 11:51 AM

Originally Posted by ash7

march 20th, brooks. Weekend after this one...

-jonathan

That's the weekend I'm talking about. Fool.

**justnprsh07** · 03-10-2011, 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by mr.koupe

this is what it wouls look like sean... lol my shit is in donk mode

**ash7** · 03-10-2011, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by mr.koupe

that looks like infamous corner number 8 at Laguna Seca

-jonathan

**mr.koupe** · 03-10-2011, 02:19 PM

Looks like time to buy a new eh shell to me. Can only imagine what that did to the chasis lol

**Mafdark** · 03-10-2011, 06:44 PM

love those sequence of pictures from the corkscrew.

...I've made a decision to autocross the bimmer until death, I'm going to do the event on the 20th on my shit azenis and then find some slicks for it and see what I can beat up on in stock class.

**ash7** · 03-10-2011, 07:31 PM

^ a recovery like that at that speed only happens on slicks...

Homeboy is fast on that sleering wheel too!
-jonathan

**willard** · 03-10-2011, 08:53 PM

Originally Posted by ash7

as long as your car is mechanically sound, you'll be set.

I have some spare OEM lugs, if you need them.

-jonathan

yea just getting them in i dont know how to get that hub out

**willard** · 03-10-2011, 08:56 PM

Originally Posted by justnprsh07

We will have it done and what style lugs do you need I have quite a few

well i have one missing in the front and one in the rear.

**willard** · 03-10-2011, 10:28 PM

what should i register under?

**ash7** · 03-10-2011, 11:29 PM

i'd recommend the Novice class. Any type of car with any modifications is allowed to drive in that class, you're assigned an instructor to "show you the ropes", AND you get two extra laps. Heck of a deal if you ask me.

-jonathan

**bseriesus** · 03-11-2011, 10:11 AM

I'm going to try to make it if the old job let's me off.

**ash7** · 03-11-2011, 10:53 AM

Originally Posted by bseriesus

I'm going to try to make it if the old job let's me off.

i think you passed me on veterans a few weeks ago - at least i think you did. Car looked super nice! Try and come out on a saturday sometime.

-jonathan

**bseriesus** · 03-11-2011, 11:37 AM

Thanks a Lot bro! Your teg was looking awesome.( esp on your sig picture ) how long have you been doing the autocross thing? I really want to get into that, I can still use a few pointers

**ash7** · 03-11-2011, 12:06 PM

Originally Posted by bseriesus

Thanks a Lot bro! Your teg was looking awesome.( esp on your sig picture ) how long have you been doing the autocross thing? I really want to get into that, I can still use a few pointers

I ran my Z32TT a few times back when i was in the airforce (01-05), and recently got the bug to get back into it - (Thanks to some lengthy discussions with Mike (Mafdark). I've always been a suspension nerd and last weekend was my first sanctioned event in a fwd, so i'm not really sure i'd be the one to ask for pointers; but i'd be glad to assist where i can!

-jonathan

**Mafdark** · 03-11-2011, 05:31 PM

Lots of people are afraid of autocross and from what I've seen its for one of the following reasons:
concerns
-of mechanical or body damage.
-that the car is not "complete"
-that they don't have enough experience
-they won't be fast enough

So let me do what I can to ease those concerns. 1.) I've been to LOTs of events and only one single car ever sustained damage more than a cone scuff. That particular course was modified from its typical layout due to newly installed lightposts. As far as mechanical damage, yes you can tear up some tires and there is a possibility of engine damage. BUT if you guys drive in a "spirited" manner on the street you're probably at the same risk level. Top speeds at these events rarely exceed 50mph. The last event we never shifted out of 2nd gear.

2) Autocross is a perfect example of a "run what your brung" whatever you think your car needs, you don't need it!

3) Autocross has a novice class where you get your own instructor who walks the course with you and rides with you to help gives you pointers. Even if you can't get into novice class, you can ask any one of the experienced drivers and they will help you out with pointers and would probably be willing to ride along to help teach you the ropes.

4) Times don't matter! You don't need to worry about or be ashamed of what time you get. After you do a few events you realize that the fast drivers are the guys in their 50s who have been doing it for years. The car doesn't matter at all.

If anyone claims their hobby is cars, then they need to try this out.

**mr.koupe** · 03-11-2011, 06:35 PM

Amen. Lol

**bseriesus** · 03-11-2011, 09:45 PM

Originally Posted by ash7

I ran my Z32TT a few times back when i was in the airforce (01-05), and recently got the bug to get back into it - (Thanks to some lengthy discussions with Mike (Mafdark). I've always been a suspension nerd and last weekend was my first sanctioned event in a fwd, so i'm not really sure i'd be the one to ask for pointers; but i'd be glad to assist where i can!

-jonathan

Sounds good, well I'm trying to have the best of both worlds ( drag and auto x )I have been doing drag racing for awhile( back when Ed berg ran a 9 in his crx, lisa kubo was the fastest Honda chick,and steph papadakis had a EF.) I want to try my hand at something new but not give up my roots.. What is your current suspension set up?

**mr.koupe** · 03-12-2011, 08:21 AM

is you maurice ?

**Mafdark** · 03-12-2011, 09:19 AM

Originally Posted by bseriesus

Sounds good, well I'm trying to have the best of both worlds ( drag and auto x )I have been doing drag racing for awhile( back when Ed berg ran a 9 in his crx, lisa kubo was the fastest Honda chick,and steph papadakis had a EF.) I want to try my hand at something new but not give up my roots.. What is your current suspension set up?

damn those names bring me back.

**bseriesus** · 03-12-2011, 10:23 PM

Originally Posted by mr.koupe

is you maurice ?

The one and only..lol

**big mac** · 03-12-2011, 10:53 PM

how many slots open

**mr.koupe** · 03-13-2011, 09:28 AM

Go to motorsportsreg.com or sloatlanta.com and check it out man

**quickdodge®** · 03-13-2011, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by Mafdark

Lots of people are afraid of autocross and from what I've seen its for one of the following reasons:
concerns
-of mechanical or body damage.
-that the car is not "complete"
-that they don't have enough experience
-they won't be fast enough

So let me do what I can to ease those concerns. 1.) I've been to LOTs of events and only one single car ever sustained damage more than a cone scuff. That particular course was modified from its typical layout due to newly installed lightposts. As far as mechanical damage, yes you can tear up some tires and there is a possibility of engine damage. BUT if you guys drive in a "spirited" manner on the street you're probably at the same risk level. Top speeds at these events rarely exceed 50mph. The last event we never shifted out of 2nd gear.

2) Autocross is a perfect example of a "run what your brung" whatever you think your car needs, you don't need it!

3) Autocross has a novice class where you get your own instructor who walks the course with you and rides with you to help gives you pointers. Even if you can't get into novice class, you can ask any one of the experienced drivers and they will help you out with pointers and would probably be willing to ride along to help teach you the ropes.

4) Times don't matter! You don't need to worry about or be ashamed of what time you get. After you do a few events you realize that the fast drivers are the guys in their 50s who have been doing it for years. The car doesn't matter at all.

If anyone claims their hobby is cars, then they need to try this out.

The majority of people that don't autocross don't because they think it's a "pansy" sport. Running through cones? OOOWEEEEE!!!! Big fucking deal, you know. Anyone can do that. Later, QD.

**Mafdark** · 03-13-2011, 10:39 AM

Originally Posted by quickdodge®

The majority of people that don't autocross don't because they think it's a "pansy" sport. Running through cones? OOOWEEEEE!!!! Big fucking deal, you know. Anyone can do that. Later, QD.

LOL. Likely response from someone who:

A. Thinks that driving in straight line is exciting.

B. The most driving they do is to the ricer meetups on friday nights.

I know you're not talking down to AutoX because your big into track days, HPDEs or wheel to wheel racing because everyone in those circles is well aware of the advantages of learning the trade in autocross.

**quickdodge®** · 03-13-2011, 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by Mafdark

LOL. Likely response from someone who:

A. Thinks that driving in straight line is exciting.

B. The most driving they do is to the ricer meetups on friday nights.

I know you're not talking down to AutoX because your big into track days, HPDEs or wheel to wheel racing because everyone in those circles is well aware of the advantages of learning the trade in autocross.

Of course I'm not talking down on it. Hail, I'm an ex-SCCA regional champion, myself. Love the sport. Later, QD.

**Mafdark** · 03-13-2011, 10:55 AM

oh, sorry I took your comments the wrong way ...obviously

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