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Posted by: J P Stein May 22 2009, 03:35 PM

...on the first page till after the event by myself if I have to.
This is the spot for bench racin', questions, who's comming, travel plans and general bullshit.

EDIT: Oh yeah, excuses.....can't forget those.

Posted by: 6freak May 22 2009, 03:41 PM

Im there ..just 1 1/2 away ..and no SmellA traffic...And i heard there was a smake down come`n ....P.S THANK A VETERAN THIS WEEKEND

Posted by: championgt1 May 22 2009, 11:40 PM

I am there. Great venue!

Posted by: J P Stein May 23 2009, 07:55 AM

It is a great venue and close to an entrance to Mount Ranier National Park. If you like mountians we gots em'.


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Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT May 24 2009, 12:56 AM

Well JP, it looks like my car won't be a target for you. I had my first time out and I have some bugs to work out and I will be on four year old V710s Since Matt's car had a little accident he needs to focus on it and I will just be getting the car ready by the event. I will do my best but it will not be running as well as it should. I also talked to Leeds and he said he is planning on having his Boxter ready by then and wants to bring that. So that means the FP 914 will most likely not be there I am talking to every 914 guy up here though and it sounds like a few will be uo to the drive down for this awesome event. Even though my car won't be on it A game I will be looking to have some fun.

Posted by: koozy May 24 2009, 02:03 AM

I'll be there. No tellin which car I'll be in just yet but either way it will be a frikkin blast. I think my best bet is to bring the car I'm used to driving. Not the newly built car that's not only "not finished" but even if it's put together in time won't be tested nor sorted out.

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT May 24 2009, 06:55 AM

That's a good idea. Really the problem I am running up against is there is only one more AX in between now and the event for me and I need more time to sort out the car . It will be fun though.

Posted by: J P Stein May 24 2009, 08:45 AM

One AX before the Shoot Out?

Lessee, I gots a bunch, this is the gut of the season...June 13/14, June 21, July 5, July 11/12, July 25/26.....
The trick here is gonna be keeping decent tiars under the car.

Too bad about Leeds not bringing the white car...oh well.
Mike, I'd bring the new one if it's "done".....if only for test purposes. There is no substitute for testing.

Posted by: Chris Hamilton May 24 2009, 01:00 PM

JP, sorry we can't make it with the blue machine. It's just too long of a haul for us at what's looking like 3 bucks a gallon.

If you want to do a bit of bench racing... we've got a limited slip now and twice as much power as when you last met us...

Posted by: J P Stein May 24 2009, 05:28 PM

Too bad, Andrew and that ugly blue car ( ) make a formidable opponent.

Running at your house last year was a hoot. We were not set up for the cold concrete.....but we snuck up on ya anyhow. Andrew was able to respond better than us for day 2.....home field advantage is a plus. I couldn't do to my car what needed to be done overnight even if I was home.

Posted by: Chris Hamilton May 24 2009, 05:42 PM

Our R250 goodyears have a very hard time on a short course when it's so damn cold.

On the first day against two-driver cars we just didn't have a chance. The rules around here have always been one driver per car per rungroup, and we've been chastised before for trying to do that tire-warming thing.

We'd really love to move to some hoosiers, but haven't found any cantilevers in the R25 compound that fit our wheels. What size are you running on your car?

Posted by: sgetsiv May 24 2009, 06:34 PM

The June 21 and July 5 are OR PCA at PIR - what about the other events? Where can I get more info?

Posted by: J P Stein May 24 2009, 07:33 PM

The rest are SCCA events.

http://www.oregonscca.com/content/section/3/287/

The 7/11-12 dates are the National Tour event.

If you want to run more than once a month joining the SCCA is a good plan.
Most of our local SCCA events are at the South Pits. The 6/13-14 dates are OR SCCA events at Packwood......it's worth the 130 mile drive up there to run or watch, either day or both. You'd be in D Street Perpared....me thinks

Posted by: J P Stein May 24 2009, 07:43 PM

I'm running 9.5 cantis up front & 10 X22s straight sides in back... R35 compound.
I'd like to run R25s but there are fitment/geometry challenges up front in the available sizes.

With the spare time brought on by schedules, I buffed off the cone guts and laid a coat of wax on the shitbox....gots some new tiars mounted. No slacking here.


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Posted by: koozy May 24 2009, 09:37 PM

I'll do it, if it's drivable by then.

Posted by: sgetsiv May 25 2009, 10:25 AM

I'm planning to order a number kit from eDecals.com

Should I get 8" or 10" height numbers?

What about class letters?

Thanks,

Steve

Posted by: J P Stein May 25 2009, 10:38 AM

The minimum size for SCCA is 8 inches. I'd wait & see which numbers are available for your use from the various sanctioning bodies....statt with PCA. Brit would be the one to talk to there. The SCCA is a bit more flexible due to a bunch of classes. You may want to look at magnetic numbers....a bit more expensive but long lasting and allow more flexibility.

Posted by: sgetsiv May 25 2009, 10:49 AM

Looks like I'll be running SSM class, at least from what I can tell.

I'll be ordering magnetic for sure so I can mix it up as needed. 4 numbers has plenty of flexibility.

Posted by: BKLA May 25 2009, 11:15 AM

JP -

Where's the dates? Hotel info? costs? Local beer info? strip clubs? you know... all the impotent stuff!

bump a roonie!

Posted by: J P Stein May 25 2009, 11:31 AM

August 8 & 9....be there or be square.

http://www.destinationpackwood.com

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT May 25 2009, 01:52 PM

Looks like I may be able to make it to the next SCCA race down there. My car NEEDS more time and I just need to have more AX time to figure it out.

Posted by: J P Stein May 25 2009, 04:06 PM

A good plan. That's a 2 day event @ Packwood, June 13/14. If you do TO, you can run boh morning & afernoon sessions....that would give you 10 runs minimum per day....prolly more.

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT May 25 2009, 08:05 PM

I don't know about two days but we'll see. It is up to my codriver. He's the one who is paying for the trip if we go. New tires would be a big help but the fuel starvation is the biggest issue we are fighting. Engine is good and strong but the turn arounds are killing us. Well, the four year old V710s aren't helping either. If we do come down it does give you a taste of what you're up against though

Posted by: J P Stein May 26 2009, 08:55 AM

Check your float levels.
Bout the only time I've had this problem was on the concrete of Marina last year.
I need to do the bowl mod.....one of these days. Can't pull the Gs on asphalt.

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT May 26 2009, 10:17 AM

I'll be going through all the issues. We really knew there were going to be one or two as we just ran out of time./ That's okay since we DID get the car close enough to go out.

Posted by: J P Stein Jun 2 2009, 09:47 PM

So, who else is comin'?
Brett, I hear you;re gonna have a co-driver or your buddy is gonna go it alone in your car. 2 drivers is better and more fun.

Posted by: grantsfo Jun 5 2009, 11:18 AM

I really think your car might be light enough to get away with Hoosier R25 Formula Atlantic tires. I have a set in my garage. They will fit on 8"rims but 10" is preferable. SIdewalls are fairly flexy but I think Andrew could drive on them effectively.

If you guys had had a tire warmer that first day I suspect the results would have been much different for both days. I have never been as close to Andrews clean run times last year as I was at Shootout on that Saturday when he tried running R250s by himself. What I dont understand is why you guys didnt put a second driver in the car?

However it was rather satisfying to see you guys scramble mount a skinny set of Hoosier A6's and then kick everyones butt the next day. Brit was so frustrated that he tried charging the finnish line to catch you guys and the expected spin resulted. His scratch time may have been faster but we all knew who was faster driver and car.

There was a reason why JP was advocating two drivers per run group and there were a couple others pushing for that as well. I saw it coming coming just went with flow of two drivers, but my car wasnt even close to task of going after cars like Andrews or JP's or several others. Although it was fun showing JP our tail fumes. LOL! It just was never setup as a dedicated AX car. Track cars with AX turn in are rather disasterous on fast tracks! I think Rob learned that last weekend plowing around Marina. I gave him some tips on what would need to be done to turn it into an AX car. I'd like to see Robs car go to this years shoot out setup for AX to see how it does. Maybe if Rob goes I could bum a seat in the car.

I'm very close to lopping winshield off the Boxster and mounting all fiberglass body panels. I want to chase the blue car again. I'm not the driver Andrew is but its fun chasing him!

Hey would it change your guys minds if we put together a tow fund? We helped JP and others last year with their costs. I'd be happy to throw some money into the pot.

Posted by: J P Stein Jun 5 2009, 01:09 PM

As would I.

Other than that, the post is drivel.

Posted by: Todd Enlund Jun 6 2009, 05:07 PM

I plan on being there. No car, but I'll have my camera.

Anyone know a good place to pitch a tent nearby?

Posted by: J P Stein Jun 6 2009, 07:24 PM

You can camp on site....in the building if you want. It's big.

Posted by: Todd Enlund Jun 6 2009, 08:40 PM

Sweet!

Posted by: sean_v8_914 Jun 7 2009, 11:56 AM

Damn. I wish it wsnt all the way up in pseudo-Canada

Posted by: J P Stein Jun 7 2009, 03:20 PM

I would like to see you there, Slick, but it IS a long haul from Dago.... even for 2 days of autocross in God's country.
Maybe next year we can meet again in NorCal... eh?

Posted by: JRust Jun 7 2009, 10:55 PM

Hey can a rookie with no roll cage or good tires get on the track?
I've got the weekend completely open & my car actually works
Kicking around the idea of coming up if there is a good 914 group running

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jun 7 2009, 11:59 PM

Jamie, any car can run at an AX. Even a stock POS can run. I won't be going to the 13th 14th event but I will be down there on the 21st. Yes, it is father's day but it is MY day;) Already got permission from the wife. We have an AX in bremerton on the 13th so it really shoots down going to Pacwood.

Posted by: grantsfo Jun 8 2009, 02:51 PM

You should head up for June 20th GGR event in Alameda. Bet we have more 914's there than shootout. Garunteed that the fastest cars will be there as well. With a couple cars from So Cal bet we could see 20 914 drivers. Perhaps this can be our mid engine madness AX. I see talk of Lotus club possibly going to this event as well.

Maybe call it the South of the Psuedo-Canadian Border Shoot Out Lite.



JP, Dont forget to tell everyone that God goes on vacation for 9 months after September. LOL!

Posted by: J P Stein Jun 8 2009, 05:36 PM

All too true, I'm afeared. That is about the only thing that keeps this area livable or we'd be overrun with Californicators.

Posted by: J P Stein Jun 8 2009, 05:38 PM

Coming down to run PIR, Jon? Make sure all your nuts & bolts are tight.

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jun 9 2009, 02:17 AM

There is the pro solo on the 20th and AX on the 21st in Pac. I was planning on going to the AX.

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jun 14 2009, 05:21 PM

So we got a glimps of what te sootout will be like thiss weekend. We had 11 914s out there with 8 running in the AX. Leeds and JP look to be a good match, well, Britian in JPs car . I have a bit more work to do with getting everything dialed in but I'll be ready. Just wish I had the dough to get some fresh rubber. The other stuff I can fix or someone here can get it right. Looking forward to a good turn out.

Oh, and Grant, you're welcome to come up here anytime. The PNWR guys will be happy to hand your ass to you

Posted by: J P Stein Jun 15 2009, 12:53 AM

oops

Posted by: 6freak Jun 15 2009, 09:28 AM

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Haaaaa Shit!..... ..... I smell smoke

Posted by: grantsfo Jun 15 2009, 01:56 PM

No doubt in my mind that most of you 914 guys could with exception of JP. I'm pretty sure I could put my tow vehicle in front of his times. JP might have a chance at over 50 title this year since my car with an expereinced senior citizen wont be in attendance. ....Oh geez we will never hear the end of it if both he and and Brit set TTOD for their respective classes. Please somone old and fairly fast go!

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jul 2 2009, 10:09 PM

Posted by: J P Stein Jul 3 2009, 07:34 AM

I'm in the over 60 class......

This is a joke from last year. I tried to get it going last year incorporation a small wager, but had to drop it to 55 to get any takers......that cost me a buck.

Posted by: grantsfo Jul 4 2009, 12:37 PM

You didnt go down without a fight. Pretty darn close battle between you and Dan. Of course he had the knife and you had the gun.

Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jul 14 2009, 05:28 PM

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jul 20 2009, 02:44 AM

Register here http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.cfm/event/event.advert/uidEvent/1891DA1F-B826-E335-A2B6C8E59A51EA5A

Posted by: 6freak Jul 20 2009, 08:55 AM

$250.00 For the AX school? ...dang ..and only 12 drivers!... double dang...Anywho Im in for the 8th and 9th

Posted by: 6freak Jul 24 2009, 09:33 AM

Done Im in! and stay`n in the RV at the Mill

Posted by: 6freak Jul 24 2009, 09:39 AM

Time to kick some Oregon ass ..dont think there will be many Cali folks show`n there just plan afeared lmao..wont be long know

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jul 24 2009, 11:56 AM

weird how your grammer and spelling changed...

You do realise you are classed against Matt and I in the shootout right?

Posted by: 6freak Jul 24 2009, 01:09 PM

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Time to kick some Oregon ass ..don't think there will be many Cali folks show`n. They're just plain afraid lmao..wont be long now
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You do realise you are classed against Matt and I in the shootout right?
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your not gonna run in Modified or whatever the fast guys run in...you pussy. ..how fun is it to beat all the street cars by 5+ seconds afeared was spelled the correct way

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jul 24 2009, 01:13 PM

My car is a street car. It is not even close to JP's or Leeds' car. Besides, Eric fry and Gary Chapman are going to be very tough for us to beat. They are in our class as well.

Posted by: 6freak Jul 24 2009, 01:22 PM

Leeds car not a chance...J.P`s you mite get him ...and you should be right there with Eric cept hes a super fast driver ..Id like to see what Eric could do in Leeds Monster...so who ever and what ever its gonna be a hoot JUST GLAD YOU COULD MAKE IT ...I parking the RV under cover so i was thinking we could have a little party there Saterday nite...BYOB

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jul 24 2009, 02:39 PM

Eric actually got to drive Leeds' car at the last AX during fun runs. He did okay but he needs to get use to it.

Party sounds fun Mike

Posted by: 6freak Jul 24 2009, 04:04 PM

I prolly classed myself wrong ...I put myself in M05 ..hope i can change that if i need to

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jul 24 2009, 04:50 PM

I know I classed myself wrong. I'm sure you can change that there. Really doesn't matter since our regions classing is all that you need to worry about for points and then the 914 shootout classing.

Posted by: J P Stein Aug 1 2009, 05:22 PM

With a week to go there are close to 70 drivers entered. We usually get a few...maybe 10 "walk ins".
14-15 914 guys.

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Aug 1 2009, 06:30 PM

We generally have around 100 drivers at our events but I won't complain about a smaller turn out. Get through the runs faster and get to have more fun runs

Looks like we will most likely have about 18 914 drivers, drivers not cars, entered into the shootout. Be fun to have more but that's a good amount.

Posted by: J P Stein Aug 1 2009, 07:36 PM

We don't do fun runs at ORPCA. They are all counters. You can figure on 7-8 runs Sunday....or till you get tired.

I would sure like to see a course map.

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Aug 1 2009, 07:55 PM

I hear it is designed by Greg Fordahl. Can't wait to see it but can't wait to run it more

Posted by: J P Stein Aug 3 2009, 01:27 PM

I saw a course map. Apparently it is a 2005 National Tour course designed before the dogleg was opened. If it is run as is on Saturday, IMO, the dogleg area should be included on Sunday and then run backwards. We shall see.

Posted by: J P Stein Aug 6 2009, 10:14 PM

My job here is finished. I'm leaving for Packwood in the AM.

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Aug 6 2009, 11:10 PM

See you in the evening or Saturday morning

Posted by: Heeltoe914 Aug 8 2009, 06:51 PM

Any update on whos butt is getting kicked or who is not playing fair?

Posted by: koozy Aug 9 2009, 12:01 AM

Sorry I couldn't make it, guys. I had some stuff come up that prevented me from going. (wife got into a car accident) She is ok but my pocketbook isn't. I hope ya-all are having a blast and taking pictures and video.

Sad to not be there playing with the big boys,

Mike

Posted by: J P Stein Aug 9 2009, 09:35 PM

Yes.

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Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Aug 9 2009, 11:18 PM

I just got home and am trying to get my kids settled and everything unpacked. However, the results came in with Britain in 1st, Leeds Gullick in 2nd, Matt Lowell in 3rd, Eric Fry in 4th, Gary Chapman in 5th, Me in 6th, and I don't remember wat happened after that.

Britain ran very well and Leeds had his hands full.

I came into the weekend knowing my codriver, Matt, Gary, and Eric were the ones I had to beat and I didn't. I am happy with how I did over all but I know I have a lot to learn in the saddle.

We had three top prizes with Mod, street legal six and street legal four.

Mod was Britain
Street six was Matt Lowell, in my car no less
Street legal four, Tim Konacki

It was close to being a Washington Sweep but Britain made sure that didn't happen

It was a great time and I can't wait for the next one. I will post some pictures soon. Just have a lot to do before I will have time. Maybe latertonight but more like tomorrow.

Posted by: Heeltoe914 Aug 9 2009, 11:44 PM

Thanks for that much I hope you guys had fun. If you can a piX of the top running cars would be nice so we have a car with the name. Congrats to all for making it out no matter how you did. All I can say is next time.

Posted by: Todd Enlund Aug 10 2009, 01:07 AM

Tim Kornacki


Matt Lowell (in Jon Bovey's car)


Britain Smith (in JP Stein's car)

Posted by: Todd Enlund Aug 10 2009, 01:10 AM

Mike Crandall


Leeds Gulick


Dave Hunt


Jamie Rust (in Mike Crandall's car)

Posted by: Todd Enlund Aug 10 2009, 01:13 AM

Mike Crandall


Jon Bovey


Gerry Hunt (looks like he's having a blast!)


Everybody

Posted by: JRust Aug 10 2009, 09:23 AM

Thanks for the pics Todd. The shootout was great! Just saw the results Brittain posted on the shootout. Man I know I came in last in the six division. Was I so embarrasing I didn't warrant making the list in eigth place

Seriously a great time was had by all. It would only have been better for me if I had gotten to drive my own car. Even then that may not have been true. Mikes six is setup so well & drive awesome. I am sure I would have been slower in mine. Can't wait to get my car fixed & make another autoX

Posted by: 6freak Aug 10 2009, 09:38 AM

As always great work Todd ...thank you ...think maybe he should be the officail camera man for 914WORLD.and get to go to all the events free..jmo

Posted by: Heeltoe914 Aug 10 2009, 09:45 AM

Thanks Todd for the great shots. Now we all can just sit and wait for next year. Boy you guys have some nice hardware up north.

OK so let the stories begin.

Posted by: J P Stein Aug 10 2009, 09:57 AM

My job for the weekend was to sell the car. I did 4-5 runs Sunday and the rest went to a prospective buyer. Saturday Tom Kotzian was kind enff to drive the car to push Brit some....he pushed, Brit responded. Tom (for those who don't know him) is an ex multi-time national champ and there is no finer ambassador for the SCCA and the sport of autocross in general.

For those (like me) who like to pore over AX results, go here.

http://www.pnwr.org/Track/autocross/results/2009/autoX06.asp

http://www.oregonpca.org/events/autocross/ax-results/2009-ax5/

Posted by: SirAndy Aug 10 2009, 11:29 AM

Don't you hate it when that happens?

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Aug 10 2009, 11:40 AM

I must say my little 2.4l was shown to do very well . Even if it was Matt that was driving . Eric Fry's car has a 2.7 and Gary Chapman's car has a 3.2. I was ever so close to Gary over all and had I not had my head up my ass the first day I most likely would have beat him. During the fun runs on Saturday I dropped my times considerably finally figuring out places I didn't need to break and places I could have used so much more gas.

Over all this was one of the most incredible events I have ever been to

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Aug 10 2009, 12:01 PM

Generally yes, but Matt is one of the best drivers in our region. I asked him to codrive with me so I can learn from him and be pushed by him. I have noticed it is working but I still have a lot to learn.

Posted by: J P Stein Aug 10 2009, 12:09 PM

It was a gud event. Fitting for what is probably my last in a Porsche.

The Shoot Out was a good idea. Too bad there aren't enuff serious AXers on the West Coast willing to travel these distances to make a go of it.

Maybe the East Coasters can make somethng of it.

Posted by: Todd Enlund Aug 10 2009, 12:45 PM

The garage


The grid


The umbrella girl (Britain)

Posted by: Todd Enlund Aug 10 2009, 01:17 PM

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Not my best photo, but this car was FAST, and was getting very light over this rise

Posted by: 6freak Aug 10 2009, 01:27 PM

Over all this was one of the most incredible events I have ever been to


I agree Jon .....awsome

Posted by: Todd Enlund Aug 10 2009, 01:28 PM

I couldn't help myself...

Posted by: grantsfo Aug 10 2009, 01:47 PM

Looks like limited attendance but fun times! Great Photos! Thanks for sharing.

Matt Lowell appears to have been one of the faster drivers putting a heavy street car with a 2.4 dang close to prepared and modifieds on Sunday. Thats some good driving! Keep him away from the fast lieghtweight cars!

Posted by: J P Stein Aug 10 2009, 02:04 PM

He's a 9eleben guy.....suduced by the aura. There's a lot of that going around.
Damn fast driver, tho & a good guy to boot.

Limited? yeah, the Nor Cal candyasses couldn't make it.

Posted by: messix Aug 10 2009, 03:19 PM

i don't recall buying assdragger and driving that day

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Aug 10 2009, 05:54 PM

Here's some of the pictures my wife took during the event.


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Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Aug 10 2009, 05:56 PM

One more


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Posted by: DNHunt Aug 11 2009, 07:35 AM

There was a great comment from the announcer on Saturday with all of the 914's on the grid. "Looks like 1973 again".

Posted by: ottox914 Aug 11 2009, 07:42 AM

Thats a great pic of the 914's in a row waiting to blast off. How many cars total were at the event? If I had time/money/truck/trailer and motor, I'd have made the trip from WI for sure. Looks like a great site and a great time was had by all.

Posted by: Heeltoe914 Aug 11 2009, 10:50 AM

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If I had time/money/truck/trailer and motor, I'd have made the trip from WI for sure.


Can you come up with a better excuse???