Future WCC activity poll, Track time or autocross or ??? Options

[PatW]

Autocross. (With or with out second driver holding a throttle cable) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
Track day.
Blindfolded parking
Drag race.

Maybe wishfull thinking but, (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/screwy.gif) sounds like a series of events to me. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wavey.gif) do them all and may the best driver win. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)

This post has been edited by PatW: Apr 28 2005, 10:35 PM

[dekman]

Have done several runways and parking lot AX's... but there's nothing better than "a real banked race track"! However, getting together with all you guys(and gals) was the most fun! Hey....how about Vegas...cheap hotels and food(and big parking lots for whatever), Las Vegas Motor speedway(track), gambling, indoor skydiving(safe), several amusement parks, cheap air fares to get there(for the Europeans), driving trips to Lake Mead/Hoover dam/etc. ... and all within several miles of each other. Just a thought.......... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/driving.gif)

[MattR]

QUOTE (CptTripps @ Apr 28 2005, 08:26 PM)

QUOTE (MattR @ Apr 28 2005, 08:02 PM) been racing since i was 12, been paid to do it for the last few years For who? I've got lots of friends in the RC industry...

PTI racing. Im a designer/engineer/racer. We're a new company as of ~2 years ago. We probably know the same people... its a small world

[McMark]

I voted AX. That track was a little overwhelming for me. I should have grabbed an instructor. Of course I plan on attending a lot more AX this season, so hopefully next time a track is available I'll be more prepared.

I really like the idea of drag racing. That would be fun.

[nebreitling]

track time is always a blast, and i'll always join in, but AX is definitely more approachable to newbies, thus it has my vote.

that said, the streets at willow was perfect, and very well run.

btw i agree about the 'no timed laps' policy. keeps everyone cool; nothing to prove; staying within their known limits.

there are countless other track events out there for those who really want to push harder (like me!).

my 02

[Howard]

And while we're at it, how important was the social agenda? The catering, meetings, facility rental, karaoke etc. Was that as big or bigger deal than the track/AX?

[J P Stein]

Timed laps with other cars on the course is "racing". Your auto insurance disappears...including liability. Even DEs are iffy. You get one "incident" and they'll prolly cancel you....from what I've heard.

[GWN7]

QUOTE (Howard @ Apr 30 2005, 08:17 AM)

And while we're at it, how important was the social agenda? The catering, meetings, facility rental, karaoke etc. Was that as big or bigger deal than the track/AX?

The best part of 05 was the parking lot GT's. (and car repair)

I stayed out of the karaoke because I sing like a wounded seal (when your 4 yr old puts his hand over your mouth and says "Dad your ruining the song" you know you have no future in music). (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

The catering was great because it was one less thing to worry about (ok, have to pack a lunch because were going somewhere), but it would have worked just as well if we went to a resturant (even tho past experiance has shown even tho given lots of time that a group is coming some resturants can't deal with a large group decending on them enmass). The In & Out trailer worked great because they are set up to handle a large crowd.

Another option to feed large crowds is a BBQ trailer. There are small caters who will travel to your location and feed the group (pig roasts, burgers, dogs). There is even a fire dept in the Dallas area that has a old ladder truck made into a catering truck with beer dispencers (yes I know that beer & tracks don't mix). (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)

See you in Portland (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif)

[Trekkor]

I personally run 10 plus a/x events a year.
So the track time was a real treat.

If there is track time at the next WCC, I will 95% be there.
Without the track, I would have missed this year.

I like the idea of promoting something you can't/don't do every weekend.

I'll drive 1000 miles for track time (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wacko.gif)
A/X- 150 miles...
Drag Race- 20 miles

KT

[mike_the_man]

I'm fine with either. I have yet to AutoX the teener, or track it. I would maybe prefer the trak idea a little more, just because we don't really have access to one up here in Saskatchewan, but assuming my 914 wil make it to Portland, I'm willing to run whatever there is to run.

As far as the social stuff, that was my main reason for coming to the WCC. I had a great time at the Karoke party, although it ended way too early. Also, the In and Out Burger trailor was a great idea. Having a few catered meals was really great for me. It offset the cost a bit, and it was damn good food!

[markb]

I attend these functions for the social part. The track time was gravy. Howard, the catering, etc was done very well. I didn't notice a single glich, which is how it should be. I know many are heavy into AX & track, but that's not what brings me to these events. It's the people.

[ArtechnikA]

the Reno Hilton has a decent go-kart track, BTW ...

i know i can probably fix anything i can break at an AX before having to make the 2800-mi drive back home. this is not always the case at a highspeed track event... (BTDT with both...)

[merrill]

The Reno Hilton has 2 count that TWO go-cart tracks (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif) One of them is a slick track. Every time my wife and i go, we LOAO for the whole first session. Then we LOAO for the next 2 and go home grinning from ear to ear. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/aktion035.gif)