DGTrials Gymkhana Event - Atlanta, Nov. 4 and Dec. 2

[thoraxe]

Information:
DGTrials announces, for real this time, a winter gymkhana series!

Atlanta Dates:
Sunday, November 4, 2007 - Turner Field (Blue Lot) - CANCELED
Sunday, December 2, 2007 - Turner Field (Green Lot) - CANCELED

Nashville Dates:
Sunday, November 18, 2007 - Nashville SuperSpeedway
Sunday, December 16, 2007 - Nashville SuperSpeedway - CANCELED

Pricing:
Pre-reg Price: $45
Gate-reg Price: $50
Non-drivers: $5
Runs: 10 minimum, $1 fun runs if there is time
Driver cap: 80

Classing:
There will be open classing for this first event. What does this mean? Run what you brung in one of three classes:

FF: front-engine, front-drive
FR: front-engine, rear-drive
AWD: four-wheel or all-wheel drive

Mid-engine or Rear-engine vehicles (a'la Porsche, MR-2, etc) will be classified with FR vehicles.

Points & Scoring:
Overall winners will be determined by using each driver's "best 3 out of 4" events in their respective class.
1st - 10 points
2nd - 8 points
3rd - 6 points
4th - 4 points
5th - 2 points
6th - 1 point
Event points will be calculated in-class based on your time (low score is good)
Knock a cone out of the box/over = +2 sec
Off course = no score

This will be an autocross-style event. If you are not driving you will be asked to shag cones. Fortunately, the entire course is only comprised of 15 cones!
15 cones?!

Yes. Check it out:


(click map to enlarge)

More information & registration:
For more information, please check the events page:
http://www.dgtrials.com/events.php

Don't forget, Festive Garage sells all the gear that you need to get ready!

See you out there!!!

[Tracy]

sweet! We'll be in Vega and then PRI during both of those.....it never works out for me. You hate me

[Nemesis]

Hey guys, Im probably blind, but could you direct me towards your media forms? Or can I sign in there and check in with Marty?

[Thighs]

ill be there with the egg.

[4re308]

DUDE sweet!! I have not done a gymkhana since the Mini Owner's South meet in 1991!! I plan to attend!

[DinanM3atl]

db limit?

[Thighs]

is there gonna be any sort of tech inspection or anything? i hope not cuz my car is a p.o.s.

[greasemunkey]

am I the only one that doesn't know what a gymkonika(sp? lol) means????

[Tyl0rWeaver]

where do you sign up!?????? =D

[Tyl0rWeaver]

(IE; my paypal account is jewed... so any way you guys could point me in the direction of sending whomever my $45+??)

haha

first time without paypal in a while!!! it feels wierd.. i'm scared. lol

[KPowerEP3]

which cars will be running which layout?

[Mr_Mischif]

Hey guys, Im probably blind, but could you direct me towards your media forms? Or can I sign in there and check in with Marty?

x2

[Tyl0rWeaver]

which cars will be running which layout?

what?

there is only one layout homie

[greasemunkey]

oh damn^^^I didn't even know you were on here man! you still owe me 5 bucks from my dyno pull lol

[Tyl0rWeaver]

Ohhhhh.. **** son. wow, that was FOREVER ago... like what? 10months ago?? lol

[KPowerEP3]

what?

there is only one layout homie

oh IDK. Looks like they're showing 2 potential...or maybe I'm just looking at this course map like an idiot.

[DGTrials.com]

To register using paypal, please visit http://www.dgtrials.com/events.php and click on the link that says "Open" next to the event you want to register for.

To register NOT using paypal, send check or money order for $45, payable to DGTrials to:
DGTrials
375 Rockbridge Road NW
Suite #172-405
Lilburn, GA 30047

As for the course layout, there is only one which all cars will be running. However, there are two options within the course where you can pick what particular direction you'd like or how to turn around (dotted lines represent this option on the above map).

Media registration forms have just been posted at http://www.dgtrials.com/forms.php You can submit it electronically or print it out and bring it with you the day of the event. Forms will be reviewed and approved prior to the event; media passes will be available day-of.

Hope that helps. If you have any other questions, feel free to post them here or shoot us an email at [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you!

[Tyl0rWeaver]

^being sent out first thing tomorrow morning =)

i'm looking to be the 1st person signed up for this.. haha

i've been waiting like my whole life to run a gymkhana.. ahhhh, it's gonna be so sweet.


Look forward to seeing everyone out for this one, eh!!!!?

[speedminded]

Any more updates on the gymkhana event?!

[Tyl0rWeaver]

cancelled this go around..

but, the Dec. 2nd is still good to go!

MORE PEOPLE JUST HAVE TO REGISTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Elbow]

Why not just autocross.....?

I MIGHT sign up if I want more track time.

[speedminded]

cancelled this go around..

but, the Dec. 2nd is still good to go!

MORE PEOPLE JUST HAVE TO REGISTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm lookig for a car to use!

Why not just autocross.....?

I MIGHT sign up if I want more track time.

Autocross can be repetitive and boring...gymkhana is a combination of autocross, drifting, and the higher speeds of time attack.

[Elbow]

I thought gymkhana was slow...

[SampaGuy]

Autocross can be repetitive and boring...

gymkhana is a combination of autocross, drifting, and the higher speeds of time attack.

you probably wont even get out of first gear on that little course!


I think gymkhana is interesting and I would go but i feel like i would be tearing up my car (same reason i never tried the drift events) and also the entry fee is more expensive

[speedminded]

I thought gymkhana was slow...

nah, does that loop all the way around the course look slow to you? How many autocross courses have you seen with that long of a straight and sweeping turn?

[speedminded]

you probably wont even get out of first gear on that little course!


I think gymkhana is interesting and I would go but i feel like i would be tearing up my car (same reason i never tried the drift events) and also the entry fee is more expensive

That must be some incredible car you have to... like 700ft-lbs of torque with a 1.60 ratio 1st gear?

Please explain to me how big or little that course is? I don't see a scale anywhere...

[SampaGuy]

That must be some incredible car you have to... like 700ft-lbs of torque with a 1.60 ratio 1st gear?

Yes, i have the secret VTEC edition miata, lol

Please explain to me how big or little that course is? I don't see a scale anywhere...

Gymkhana courses are TIGHT. If there was a lot of space between the cones than it would just be a regular autocross. Here is a good gymkhana vid
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJrEJb0HaeY

[speedminded]

Yes, i have the secret VTEC edition miata, lol

Gymkhana courses are TIGHT. If there was a lot of space between the cones than it would just be a regular autocross. Here is a good gymkhana vid
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJrEJb0HaeY

BOTH my parents were doing Gymkhana events over 10 years before you were born

...and I can get plenty of photos from the 60's and 70's proving that Gymkhana style events are not new to the US.


Here's a 65-70mph slalom, of course in a 700hp AWD scooby but still you get the idea, there will be "slow" parts around the barrels for most people but you get the idea... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jh-N4OOj1tQ

It all depends on the location and who sets up the course. The American style gymkhana has higher speeds in it...you know how fast people were going in the longer stretches of the Drift Fury and DG Trial events at turner field right? This event will be no differant...it's a mix of high and low speed.

[SampaGuy]

well im pretty sure dgtrials is doing the JDM version of gymkhana

and i know ive hit at least 45mph in an autocross course with my underpowered miata, would be faster with that 700hp subaru. it really depends on the course design.

[Elbow]

nah, does that loop all the way around the course look slow to you? How many autocross courses have you seen with that long of a straight and sweeping turn?

Actually yes, the course does look slow. lol. I dont know I just think autocross looks funner.

[redgst97]

Im in!!!!!!!!!! Gonna try an finish off the tranny in my Miata before a new one goes in.

[The Yousef]

Im in!!!!!!!!!! Gonna try an finish off the tranny in my Miata before a new one goes in.

don't let marty drive it marsh!!!!

[DGTrials.com]

Nashville event THIS SUNDAY!

[Mr_Mischif]

Is it OK if I bring the media forms day-of? I can't sign the file and send it via email.

[down_shift]

I want tear up my car in a slow high speed ameri-jdm style gymahakanananamaka event.

p.s. how can you get bored with auto-x when you only get 4 runs? lol j/k not rly.

[Kalifornia087]

o rly?

[redgst97]

Nashville was a BLAST!!
I will def be there for the Turner event.

It was my first time driving, so I pretty much sucked...but I had a lot of fun. DGTrials had/will have instructors on hand to help out with anyone who wants help. Good stuff.

It was not too slow, but not too fast either...got into 2nd gear a few times on the small sweeper, and every time on the large sweeper.

Unless you are a compete idiot and plow through all the cones, I doubt you will tear up a car out there. Might knock off the outer layer of rubber from the tires, but thats about it. No promises though...

[Elbow]

So it is slower then auto x?

[redgst97]

I have never driven in auto-x, so I cannot answer that. This was my first time driving at any event.

I think the course is designed to be technical, fun, and somewhat fast. Obviously, parts could be moved outward to make it faster, or inward to make it slower, and probably more technical.

[dakilla4ever]

So what time does the event start?