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Posted by: J P Stein Mar 25 2003, 02:22 PM

For any NWers feeling autocross deprived.
Sunday morning at the PIR pro pits.

We usually have 30ish cars which will get you 5 or 6 passes plus
fun runs afterward. It ain't quite "run till you puke", but close:D

Be in the pro pits by 8:45 AM as the track closes soon thereafter.
We get out around 1:00 PM. The foot bridge is open all the time, however. The weather looks ....iffy....what else is new?

Posted by: ChrisReale Mar 25 2003, 05:06 PM

Damn, that means Id have to leave West Seattle at about 5am...

Posted by: Bruce Allert Mar 25 2003, 06:22 PM

Hey JP, when you go thru the main gate at PIR are there signs pointing the way to the AX area?
bruce

Posted by: Porsche Rescue Mar 25 2003, 08:03 PM

Bruce, no signs. If you are going to participate just stay on the road which goes around the south side of the pit/parking area until it reaches the track, about half way down the front straight. You will see a gate and someone will wave you across the track to the infield (aka "pro pits"). You MUST be across before 8:45 because the motor cycle crazies start racing at 9:00. You sign up and pay your $15 there. If you only wish to watch this foolishness, simply park wherever and walk across the "Goodyear" pedestrian bridge to the infield. In that case you can come late and leave early. If you drive your car across you can't get out 'til about 1 pm.
I'll be there, trying to look like I am as fast as JP.

Posted by: ChrisReale Mar 25 2003, 08:54 PM

If the weather looks good (not pouring rain) I think I might try to head down. We'll see
Does PIR have a web site? Im looking for directions

Posted by: Porsche Rescue Mar 25 2003, 09:06 PM

Go to www. portlandraceway.com
Pretty simple place for you WA folks to find. Just stay on I-5 south (don't take I-205). I think it is the 3rd exit after you cross the river into Oregon. Less than a mile from the border. Just watch for signs.

Posted by: Bruce Allert Mar 25 2003, 09:27 PM

What kind of helmet is necessary to partake of the foolishness??? I have a feeling I might take a liking to this
bruce

Posted by: Dave Cawdrey Mar 25 2003, 09:28 PM

Hey, we could leave the nite before, and crash in JP's shop He's got a nice pellet stove in there. Cozy... Would JP mind if I slept shotgun?

Posted by: ChrisReale Mar 25 2003, 09:33 PM

PCA rules say a Snell 95 or later. I got mine at a motorcycle store (its a snell 2000 for about $100. Its no Arai or Buell, but I dont f'in care!

Posted by: Bruce Allert Mar 26 2003, 12:34 AM

thanks Chris, I might see ya there.
bruce

Posted by: J P Stein Mar 26 2003, 02:17 AM

The 5 day says 62 & dry on Sat.
60 and "a few" showers (HAH!!!) for Sun.

Come on down, we kin find you a place to crash....er...sleep.