Thoughts on Auto-X 2006 - Page 2 - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

dknv · 2006-10-09, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JonnydaJibba

I'm bummed out that we have to wait til friggin April...

San Francisco has an event at Golden Gate Fields on Oct. 22. (They require SCCA membership.)
Also, Sacramento has their year-end enduro coming up, not sure if you have to be a member or not:
http://www.sfrscca.org/solo2/Sacramento/Enduro2006.htm

Nick Koan · 2006-10-09, 01:21 PM

Looks like for the Sac event you don't have to be a member.

Dean · 2006-10-09, 02:49 PM

Still 3 events left in LV this year, and more starting in January...

http://www.lvrscca.org/schedule/autox.htm

NevadaSTi · 2006-10-09, 02:51 PM

All I can say is this, I had a hell of a good time running with everyone. I am rather bummed that the ex-wife and financial problems got in the way of me taking the first place spot in AS. Nudge, Nudge, I will be back next year for some more butt whoopin.

Also, I know I told both Pat and Tyson this, but again the course design was great on Sat. I didn't make it out on Sunday, but I imagine it to have been just as much fun.

That Sacramento event sounds like a load of fun. Anyone going?

MPREZIV · 2006-10-09, 02:54 PM

Waiting sucks...

I've got a few plans for the GM6 that will hopefully put me a bit closer to having an SM competitive car next year... right along with more seat time! It's really cool to see your OWN progression, and realise that you are actually DRIVING your car, instead of just along for the ride, so to speak!

Dean · 2006-10-09, 03:00 PM

It is amazing how few people really know how to "drive" their cars. nothing like Autocross, or maybe more so, a good school at a track to show you that.

Autocross happens a little to fast to get the whole slow is fast thing down really. It is much more evident at a track where the control input pace is slower.

But yeah, I thought I knew how to drive 7+ years ago, and even now realize I am only a good driver, and will likely never be great.

Kevin M · 2006-10-09, 03:02 PM

Totally. The more I learn, and the more seat time I get, the less highly I evaluate my own skills.

sperry · 2006-10-09, 03:10 PM

I'll tell you what a good "refresher course in humility is"... on your way to the autocross, turn on to a freeway ramp on cold race tires too fast, spin out, slide off the road and through a fence.

Humility++.

NevadaSTi · 2006-10-09, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sperry

I'll tell you what a good "refresher course in humility is"... on your way to the autocross, turn on to a freeway ramp on cold race tires too fast, spin out, slide off the road and through a fence.

Humility++.

Is that what happened to your car???

Nick Koan · 2006-10-09, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean

Still 3 events left in LV this year, and more starting in January...

http://www.lvrscca.org/schedule/autox.htm

Yeah, sometimes I wish we lived in an area that didn't ice over in the winter. But on the other hand, I do like the snow for reasons other then auto-x.

sperry · 2006-10-09, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by NevadaSTi

Is that what happened to your car???

Yeah, I figured the news would have gotten around at the event pretty easily.

Though I've been instructed to say that the damage was due to some a-hole in a Porsche trying to dive-bomb pass me into T2 at Laguna Seca....

All in all, the embarassment is far worse than the damage. I can swap the LF fender, and get the dent extractors to pull the rest out, then hit it w/ some touch-up paint.

MattR · 2006-10-09, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by NevadaSTi

Is that what happened to your car???

I heard he lost it going through Eu Rouge at Spa while running in a time trial event during a rain storm.

sybir · 2006-10-09, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattR

I heard he lost it going through Eu Rouge at Spa while running in a time trial event during a rain storm.

Damn, that's hot!

MPREZIV · 2006-10-10, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sperry

Yeah, I figured the news would have gotten around at the event pretty easily.

Though I've been instructed to say that the damage was due to some a-hole in a Porsche trying to dive-bomb pass me into T2 at Laguna Seca....

All in all, the embarassment is far worse than the damage. I can swap the LF fender, and get the dent extractors to pull the rest out, then hit it w/ some touch-up paint.

Holy Crap DOOD! didn't hear about this! Sorry to hear man!

sperry · 2006-10-10, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by MPREZIV

Holy Crap DOOD! didn't hear about this! Sorry to hear man!

Like I said, it'd more embarrasing than anything else. I'll live it down eventually.

Kevin M · 2006-10-10, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sperry

I'll live it down eventually.

I put the expiration on that one at about 2011.

<-- glad nobody here knows of my most embarrasing moments...

A1337STI · 2006-10-10, 09:03 AM

I had actually thought you hit a wall at RFR when i saw your car pull up. Car issueses always suck no matter the cuase. At least you were not injured at all

AutoX Rocks

I had an amazing time this season. And I feel that I've really learned a ton, with lots left to learn. the course was a total Blast

loved the cross over octogon element. (and yay its snowing up here)

NevadaSTi · 2006-10-10, 09:21 AM

Yep, snowing in Tahoe right now. YAY, REO70's in the snow FTW!!!

sybir · 2006-10-10, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

<-- glad nobody here knows of my most embarrasing moments...

Ooh, ooh, pick me, pick me!

Kevin M · 2006-10-10, 01:14 PM

Shaddup you!

qksubi · 2006-10-11, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nKoan

You just need to make it to more events next year

It doesnt pay my bills!!

Dean · 2006-10-16, 08:25 AM

Woot! It would appear I held off Riggs III for 9th in overall PAX...

Congrats to Matt Mike, and Scott for 2nd, 5th, and 6th overall.

Debbie and Carrie did great in 2nd & 3rd in Ladies PAX. Patty better watch out next year...

Congrats to Pat R. for 1st in AS. AS would have been real interesting if Brian had run a full season. Team PFR better do some training in the off-Season. Good job Brian.

The battle in ESP was good as well. Congrats Derick and Nick. Might have been even closer if Nick had't missed 4 events. Way to beat up on American iron guys...

And then ther is the SM battle... Right to the last run... Congrats Mike and Matt and Scott. Matt and Mike better watch out though next year.... If Scott or Jim can keep their cars running and drive well, there may be a Bug Eye, or BMW on the top of the podium.

And to all the novices... Great job this year. Time to join the big leagues next year.

Special congrats go to Cory who learned to drove the snot out of his RS.

Great year everyone.

MattR · 2006-10-16, 11:19 AM

Also, just a reminder...The SCCA award dinner will be held on Nov 4, that's a SAturday night. If you were at all involved in the events this year, I'd recommend going, it's a good time.

I'll attach the sign up form.

Nick Koan · 2006-10-16, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattR

Also, just a reminder...The SCCA award dinner will be held on Nov 4, that's a SAturday night. If you were at all involved in the events this year, I'd recommend going, it's a good time.

I'll attach the sign up form.

Yeah, everyone should come. We need to take over two whole tables for Subaru owners

NevadaSTi · 2006-10-16, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nKoan

Yeah, everyone should come. We need to take over two whole tables for Subaru owners

Do I need to RSVP, or can people pay at the door?

2006-10-09, 01:21 PM	#27
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Looks like for the Sac event you don't have to be a member. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2006-10-09, 02:49 PM	#28
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Still 3 events left in LV this year, and more starting in January... http://www.lvrscca.org/schedule/autox.htm __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2006-10-09, 02:51 PM	#29
NevadaSTi EJ251 Real Name: Brian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Minden, Nv. Posts: 989 Car: 1994 Toyota 4Runner Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once	All I can say is this, I had a hell of a good time running with everyone. I am rather bummed that the ex-wife and financial problems got in the way of me taking the first place spot in AS. Nudge, Nudge, I will be back next year for some more butt whoopin. Also, I know I told both Pat and Tyson this, but again the course design was great on Sat. I didn't make it out on Sunday, but I imagine it to have been just as much fun. That Sacramento event sounds like a load of fun. Anyone going? __________________ The last living thing on earth will be me. I'll step on the last cockroach.

2006-10-09, 02:54 PM	#30
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	Waiting sucks... I've got a few plans for the GM6 that will hopefully put me a bit closer to having an SM competitive car next year... right along with more seat time! It's really cool to see your OWN progression, and realise that you are actually DRIVING your car, instead of just along for the ride, so to speak! __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2006-10-09, 03:00 PM	#31
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	It is amazing how few people really know how to "drive" their cars. nothing like Autocross, or maybe more so, a good school at a track to show you that. Autocross happens a little to fast to get the whole slow is fast thing down really. It is much more evident at a track where the control input pace is slower. But yeah, I thought I knew how to drive 7+ years ago, and even now realize I am only a good driver, and will likely never be great. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2006-10-09, 03:02 PM	#32
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Totally. The more I learn, and the more seat time I get, the less highly I evaluate my own skills. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2006-10-09, 03:10 PM	#33
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	I'll tell you what a good "refresher course in humility is"... on your way to the autocross, turn on to a freeway ramp on cold race tires too fast, spin out, slide off the road and through a fence. Humility++. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2006-10-10, 09:03 AM	#42
A1337STI EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,840 Car: Impreza and an Impreza Class: AS / CRS PerfStock "pedal on the right"	I had actually thought you hit a wall at RFR when i saw your car pull up. Car issueses always suck no matter the cuase. At least you were not injured at all AutoX Rocks I had an amazing time this season. And I feel that I've really learned a ton, with lots left to learn. the course was a total Blast loved the cross over octogon element. (and yay its snowing up here) __________________ Fighting uphill battles, one bullet at a time!

2006-10-10, 09:21 AM	#43
NevadaSTi EJ251 Real Name: Brian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Minden, Nv. Posts: 989 Car: 1994 Toyota 4Runner Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once	Yep, snowing in Tahoe right now. YAY, REO70's in the snow FTW!!! __________________ The last living thing on earth will be me. I'll step on the last cockroach.

2006-10-10, 01:14 PM	#45
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Shaddup you! __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2006-10-16, 08:25 AM	#47
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Woot! It would appear I held off Riggs III for 9th in overall PAX... Congrats to Matt Mike, and Scott for 2nd, 5th, and 6th overall. Debbie and Carrie did great in 2nd & 3rd in Ladies PAX. Patty better watch out next year... Congrats to Pat R. for 1st in AS. AS would have been real interesting if Brian had run a full season. Team PFR better do some training in the off-Season. Good job Brian. The battle in ESP was good as well. Congrats Derick and Nick. Might have been even closer if Nick had't missed 4 events. Way to beat up on American iron guys... And then ther is the SM battle... Right to the last run... Congrats Mike and Matt and Scott. Matt and Mike better watch out though next year.... If Scott or Jim can keep their cars running and drive well, there may be a Bug Eye, or BMW on the top of the podium. And to all the novices... Great job this year. Time to join the big leagues next year. Special congrats go to Cory who learned to drove the snot out of his RS. Great year everyone. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

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