 Future WCC activity poll, Track time or autocross or ??? |
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| VegasRacer |
 Apr 28 2005, 02:02 PM
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ELVIRA  Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,524 Joined: 27-March 03 From: Between Scylla and Charybdis Member No.: 481 Region Association: None 
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At the 1st WCC we did an autocross. This year we got to play on a race track. Which did you like better? What would you rather do in the future? No promises either way. Just trying to get a feel to help future planners.
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| merrill |
Apr 28 2005, 02:10 PM
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Dirt Pimp Group: Members Posts: 224 Joined: 25-January 05 From: Tahoe City, Ca Member No.: 3,505 Region Association: None |
Now that is forward thinking (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif) If people think Reno over Vegas, we could pursue either track or AX, or both (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/aktion035.gif)
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| Jenny |
Apr 28 2005, 02:45 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,060 Joined: 6-January 03 Member No.: 96 Region Association: None |
I voted AX. I think there are enough newbies that attend these events that AX teaches them plenty without going in over their heads. It's a good stepping stone from daily driver/garage queen to any sort of competitive driving. Of course, I'm biased since I didn't do the track event this year (those track fees kill ya!)
Jen |
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| Mike D. |
Apr 28 2005, 03:03 PM
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OK, It runs now, and pretty good too! Group: Members Posts: 1,445 Joined: 3-January 03 From: Santa Clarita, Ca Member No.: 85 Region Association: None 
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In the "old clubs" (I know some of you have herd me say that before) we also used to have parking lot games with our cars. Like, "Stop on a Dime" contest, or "Blindfolded back up into a space" contest.
It might be fun to try and resurect some of these on one of the non track days, and because we never leave the parking lot you can do them while drinking. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) -Mike D. |
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| merrill |
Apr 28 2005, 03:11 PM
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Dirt Pimp Group: Members Posts: 224 Joined: 25-January 05 From: Tahoe City, Ca Member No.: 3,505 Region Association: None |
In the Reno area there are a few good places for races (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/clap.gif) We could do a track day at Fernley $150. per person for the day. We could check into 2 different AX locations, one in Stead which is just N of Reno, the other at Squaw Valley just W of Reno in the BEAUTIFUL mountains! (read very close to home). Could both be achievable?
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| Jenny |
Apr 28 2005, 03:20 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,060 Joined: 6-January 03 Member No.: 96 Region Association: None |
Dad Brad has some stories like that. Driving an AX blindfolded with a navigator, doing a course backwards with a trailer hitched to your van, etc... I think these require two things: Big balls, and shitty car. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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| Andyrew |
Apr 28 2005, 03:21 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California
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Once you go track, you never go back.
I wouldnt mind a autox day for the morning, and a track day for the night. it would be cool.... Run either or run both... Park on the track for the morning and set up cones... and park in the parking lot in the evening and run the track... Just an idea. |
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| Demick |
Apr 28 2005, 03:24 PM
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Ernie made me do it! Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,312 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Pleasanton, CA Member No.: 257 |
Originally, I didn't think track time was even feasible for our little club. Howard proved me wrong. Streets of Willow was a blast and I'd take that over an autocross in a second. However, not many tracks are as well suited to a large beginner group. Track costs, insurance, safety are all big concerns. The organizers have to consider all of this stuff. I'd pretty much be happy with whatever type of driving event that can be organized.
I was actually thinking that it might be fun to do drag races. Obviously these aren't drag racing cars (most of them that is), but it would be pretty fun to do some head-to-head drag racing. Fun for bragging rights too. Probably cheaper and much safer to rent a drag strip than a track too. Demick |
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| Andyrew |
Apr 28 2005, 03:29 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California
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Drag racing sounds like fun!
I should have my cv's and such ready by then for such a grueling event.... I might even get a NOS setup just in case!! muha ha... |
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| SirAndy |
Apr 28 2005, 04:38 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,676 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
i'd rather bring my *own* car instead of breaking someone elses (sorry Andy (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/huh.gif) ) ... the track was fun, the AX was fun too, so i'm kind of on the fence. if we do a track day again, we need to take lap-times ... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/driving.gif) Andy |
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| Andyrew |
Apr 28 2005, 04:40 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California
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Yes, lap times would have been nice....
I got in the habit of taking the car easy on the straights and certain places, and focusing on others very hard..... Having a timed lap would have pushed me much harder... Andrew |
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| Howard |
Apr 28 2005, 05:44 PM
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Incontin(g)ent Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,785 Joined: 24-July 03 From: Westlake Village, CA Member No.: 943 Region Association: None
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Let's just all build R/C cars. Or race lawnmowers or rental cars. It's the full throttle guys! Ya don't need to keep score.
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| drew365 |
Apr 28 2005, 06:48 PM
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These are the good old days! Group: Members Posts: 2,004 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Sunny So. Cal. Member No.: 37 |
That was why we didn't have a timer for this event. That and I couldn't find one. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) |
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| MattR |
Apr 28 2005, 07:02 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,279 Joined: 23-January 04 From: SF Bay Area Member No.: 1,589 Region Association: Northern California |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) Finially something I could win at (been racing since i was 12, been paid to do it for the last few years) My vote is for a track day. Autox is cool, but they are held almost every weekend. Hopefully I'll have a car by then for the track (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/screwy.gif) |
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| smrz914 |
Apr 28 2005, 07:09 PM
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Soon to be brightening the life of the person behind you. Group: Members Posts: 456 Joined: 21-April 03 From: Pleasant Hill, CA or Chico, CA Member No.: 596 |
I've done one of each. I liked the track time better. I like the pace but not the fees. I wouldn't be adverse to an AX though.
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| LvSteveH |
Apr 28 2005, 07:21 PM
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I put the Poor in Porsche Group: Members Posts: 1,080 Joined: 22-April 03 From: Las Vegas, Nevada Member No.: 600 |
AX can be done on a regular basis by just about everyone, but getting on a big track once a year should be something to look forward to and save up for. Obviously the fees can add up, but I think it would be worth it, especially if it is timed!
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| ThinAir |
Apr 28 2005, 08:49 PM
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Best friends Group: Members Posts: 2,543 Joined: 4-February 03 From: Flagstaff, AZ Member No.: 231 Region Association: Southwest Region
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I'll take whatever the organizers of the next event can put together. I've never had the chance to run my teener on any kind of course. Getting to take some laps at a place like Laguna Seca or Willow Springs sounds really cool for someone like me that enjoys watching ALMS on TV, but I'm sure that AX is a blast as well. Either way, you'll get nothing but thanks from me.
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| Verruckt |
Apr 28 2005, 09:13 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 716 Joined: 14-July 04 From: Midwest Member No.: 2,348 |
That sounds like an awesome and fun idea. That is, until Raby shows up with a one liter, dtm'd Briggs and Stratton. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/lol2.gif) |
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| Bleyseng |
Apr 28 2005, 09:39 PM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,035 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I think a AX is a great WCC event although track time is gud!
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| CptTripps |
Apr 28 2005, 10:26 PM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
For who? I've got lots of friends in the RC industry... |
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