NTAXS AutoX @ Mineral Wells on 3/16/13

Rally STi Guy · 03-01-2013, 01:59 PM

Has anyone ran with this Group before? Are they friendly to subarus? It looks like their Classes is by Engine size instead of SCCA Classing. That doesn't sound to bad IMO. Is anyone else planning on going to this event?

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14stu · 03-01-2013, 04:47 PM

They are a good group, the engine size deal means that you won't be competitive. I have raced with all the local groups and my favorite has been the equip rapide group. They have an event this sunday at mineral wells (I will be there) and they use scca classes and pay prizes for the top pax times.

Rally STi Guy · 03-01-2013, 05:58 PM

I am only able to make Saturday events. I think I'll go to this event and see how I do. I'm coming off a really good season from last year back home in Chicago, that included an FTD. I guess there are a lot more miata favor course in Chicago. Do the course here tend to be more open?

bslate3 · 03-01-2013, 06:20 PM

I'll see you at the ntxas autox. Great group class 2 is what I'm in and it's pretty competitive. But now that I got some z2's I'm finally putting up a fight lol

bslate3 · 03-03-2013, 12:51 PM

Just signed up at www.dlbracing.com it was only $25! Can't beat that! Cheapest way to have a day full on fun driving!

RoidRage · 03-03-2013, 05:28 PM

I'm in as well, always have a good time with these guys.

Rally STi Guy · 03-03-2013, 05:45 PM

I just finished up registering for it

bslate3 · 03-03-2013, 06:04 PM

Yes! This should be a fun one! This will be my first event at mineral wells. We'll see how the Dunlop Z2's hold up to mineral wells lol.

Squidz · 03-06-2013, 09:10 PM

Good luck with that. That place destroys tires.

Still tons of fun though.

trxdam · 03-08-2013, 02:04 PM

^Yup and yup. Unsealed asphalt is no bueno. I want TMS bus parking lot!!!!

Rally STi Guy · 03-08-2013, 02:22 PM

I think the next event is at the bus parking lot

RoidRage · 03-08-2013, 04:35 PM

Dallas Raceway is my new favorite venue. Shade from the bleachers, real bathrooms, and good surface. (Just watch the light poles ; )

Mineral wells is nice because its so big and the tracks can get pretty fast.

Squidz · 03-08-2013, 06:52 PM

Dallas Raceway has been pretty awesome so far.

Still have a lot of love for the Bus Lot...Very sad that they had to narrow it for the new road.

Rally STi Guy · 03-08-2013, 07:07 PM

Well I'm getting all excited about the event but I have the rear of the car all taken apart to replace the rear wheel bearings but its been a pita so far. That 12" long bolt that connect the lateral links to the rear spindle isn't coming out. I got the nut off but one bolt won't push out. Hope I can get it figured out and back together by next weekend

bslate3 · 03-08-2013, 10:07 PM

I really like Dallas Raceway too, great surface and they open the concession stand too. The pit area is a bit small but not too bad.

Rally STi Guy · 03-13-2013, 09:03 PM

Well I was able finish up the wheel bearings today. Also able to throw on my autocross brake pads, wheels and tires so the car is already for Saturday. Just need to pick up some ice on the way to the event.

bslate3 · 03-13-2013, 09:04 PM

Great! See ya there!

Rally STi Guy · 03-16-2013, 05:50 PM

I'm happy with 3rd in class that I got at the event but I will not attend another event out there unless I have tires I really don't care about. I've never been on a surface that was so hard on tires

bslate3 · 03-16-2013, 07:07 PM

Yeah the surface sucked.

I'm not happy that the rx7 got 4th somehow even though it only did 2 runs...

Rally STi Guy · 03-17-2013, 09:33 AM

Looking at the results from the event the two runs for the RX7 were DNFs but the guy then was driving an S2000 for the rest of his runs.

bslate3 · 03-17-2013, 10:33 AM

I figured he jumped in another car. I guess next time I'll just jump in a faster car too lol.

Thanks for giving me some pointers and ridding with me. You were killing it out there too!

RoidRage · 03-19-2013, 02:44 PM

Here is my record of events.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppGJ3IONT5U

Rally STi Guy · 03-19-2013, 03:09 PM

If you only hit one cone I think you did really good i hit several. You look like you're in control of the car the entire time, with the way I have my swap bars set I was having to fight the rear end from coming around. Thanks for the video

Squidz · 03-19-2013, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Rally STi Guy

I'm happy with 3rd in class that I got at the event but I will not attend another event out there unless I have tires I really don't care about. I've never been on a surface that was so hard on tires

Heh, I tried to warn ya! It's kinda sad that place is in such bad shape...it's a LOT of open space to race on.

RoidRage · 03-19-2013, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rally STi Guy

If you only hit one cone I think you did really good i hit several. You look like you're in control of the car the entire time, with the way I have my swap bars set I was having to fight the rear end from coming around. Thanks for the video

Thanks, no prob. Yeah I was in the same boat early on when my compression was too soft, (as bslate3 can attest).

03-01-2013, 01:59 PM	#1
Rally STi Guy Scooby Newbie Member#: 210109 Join Date: Apr 2009 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Wise County Vehicle: 2004 STi PSM	NTAXS AutoX @ Mineral Wells on 3/16/13 Has anyone ran with this Group before? Are they friendly to subarus? It looks like their Classes is by Engine size instead of SCCA Classing. That doesn't sound to bad IMO. Is anyone else planning on going to this event? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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03-01-2013, 04:47 PM	#2
14stu Scooby Newbie Member#: 331638 Join Date: Sep 2012 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Decatur, TX Vehicle: 2010 WRX Black	They are a good group, the engine size deal means that you won't be competitive. I have raced with all the local groups and my favorite has been the equip rapide group. They have an event this sunday at mineral wells (I will be there) and they use scca classes and pay prizes for the top pax times.

03-01-2013, 05:58 PM	#3
Rally STi Guy Scooby Newbie Member#: 210109 Join Date: Apr 2009 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Wise County Vehicle: 2004 STi PSM	I am only able to make Saturday events. I think I'll go to this event and see how I do. I'm coming off a really good season from last year back home in Chicago, that included an FTD. I guess there are a lot more miata favor course in Chicago. Do the course here tend to be more open?

03-01-2013, 06:20 PM	#4
bslate3 Scooby Newbie Member#: 246271 Join Date: May 2010 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Crowley, TX Vehicle: 2011 WRX WRB	I'll see you at the ntxas autox. Great group class 2 is what I'm in and it's pretty competitive. But now that I got some z2's I'm finally putting up a fight lol

03-03-2013, 12:51 PM	#5
bslate3 Scooby Newbie Member#: 246271 Join Date: May 2010 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Crowley, TX Vehicle: 2011 WRX WRB	Just signed up at www.dlbracing.com it was only $25! Can't beat that! Cheapest way to have a day full on fun driving!

03-03-2013, 05:28 PM	#6
RoidRage Scooby Newbie Member#: 272471 Join Date: Feb 2011 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: North Dallas Vehicle: 2010 Rex Red	I'm in as well, always have a good time with these guys.

03-03-2013, 05:45 PM	#7
Rally STi Guy Scooby Newbie Member#: 210109 Join Date: Apr 2009 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Wise County Vehicle: 2004 STi PSM	I just finished up registering for it

03-03-2013, 06:04 PM	#8
bslate3 Scooby Newbie Member#: 246271 Join Date: May 2010 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Crowley, TX Vehicle: 2011 WRX WRB	Yes! This should be a fun one! This will be my first event at mineral wells. We'll see how the Dunlop Z2's hold up to mineral wells lol.

03-06-2013, 09:10 PM	#9
Squidz Scooby Guru Member#: 142608 Join Date: Mar 2007 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Cute fuzzy cuddly kitten hell. Vehicle: 2003 Sonic Yellow Marginally well behaved.	Good luck with that. That place destroys tires. Still tons of fun though.

03-08-2013, 02:04 PM	#10
trxdam Scooby Specialist Member#: 93818 Join Date: Aug 2005 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: DFW Vehicle: 2008 Suzuki GSXR 600 Teh sexy.......	^Yup and yup. Unsealed asphalt is no bueno. I want TMS bus parking lot!!!!

03-08-2013, 02:22 PM	#11
Rally STi Guy Scooby Newbie Member#: 210109 Join Date: Apr 2009 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Wise County Vehicle: 2004 STi PSM	I think the next event is at the bus parking lot

03-08-2013, 04:35 PM	#12
RoidRage Scooby Newbie Member#: 272471 Join Date: Feb 2011 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: North Dallas Vehicle: 2010 Rex Red	Dallas Raceway is my new favorite venue. Shade from the bleachers, real bathrooms, and good surface. (Just watch the light poles ; ) Mineral wells is nice because its so big and the tracks can get pretty fast.

03-08-2013, 06:52 PM	#13
Squidz Scooby Guru Member#: 142608 Join Date: Mar 2007 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Cute fuzzy cuddly kitten hell. Vehicle: 2003 Sonic Yellow Marginally well behaved.	Dallas Raceway has been pretty awesome so far. Still have a lot of love for the Bus Lot...Very sad that they had to narrow it for the new road.

03-08-2013, 07:07 PM	#14
Rally STi Guy Scooby Newbie Member#: 210109 Join Date: Apr 2009 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Wise County Vehicle: 2004 STi PSM	Well I'm getting all excited about the event but I have the rear of the car all taken apart to replace the rear wheel bearings but its been a pita so far. That 12" long bolt that connect the lateral links to the rear spindle isn't coming out. I got the nut off but one bolt won't push out. Hope I can get it figured out and back together by next weekend

03-08-2013, 10:07 PM	#15
bslate3 Scooby Newbie Member#: 246271 Join Date: May 2010 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Crowley, TX Vehicle: 2011 WRX WRB	I really like Dallas Raceway too, great surface and they open the concession stand too. The pit area is a bit small but not too bad.

03-13-2013, 09:03 PM	#16
Rally STi Guy Scooby Newbie Member#: 210109 Join Date: Apr 2009 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Wise County Vehicle: 2004 STi PSM	Well I was able finish up the wheel bearings today. Also able to throw on my autocross brake pads, wheels and tires so the car is already for Saturday. Just need to pick up some ice on the way to the event.

03-13-2013, 09:04 PM	#17
bslate3 Scooby Newbie Member#: 246271 Join Date: May 2010 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Crowley, TX Vehicle: 2011 WRX WRB	Great! See ya there!

03-16-2013, 05:50 PM	#18
Rally STi Guy Scooby Newbie Member#: 210109 Join Date: Apr 2009 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Wise County Vehicle: 2004 STi PSM	I'm happy with 3rd in class that I got at the event but I will not attend another event out there unless I have tires I really don't care about. I've never been on a surface that was so hard on tires

03-16-2013, 07:07 PM	#19
bslate3 Scooby Newbie Member#: 246271 Join Date: May 2010 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Crowley, TX Vehicle: 2011 WRX WRB	Yeah the surface sucked. I'm not happy that the rx7 got 4th somehow even though it only did 2 runs...

03-17-2013, 09:33 AM	#20
Rally STi Guy Scooby Newbie Member#: 210109 Join Date: Apr 2009 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Wise County Vehicle: 2004 STi PSM	Looking at the results from the event the two runs for the RX7 were DNFs but the guy then was driving an S2000 for the rest of his runs.

03-17-2013, 10:33 AM	#21
bslate3 Scooby Newbie Member#: 246271 Join Date: May 2010 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Crowley, TX Vehicle: 2011 WRX WRB	I figured he jumped in another car. I guess next time I'll just jump in a faster car too lol. Thanks for giving me some pointers and ridding with me. You were killing it out there too!

03-19-2013, 02:44 PM	#22
RoidRage Scooby Newbie Member#: 272471 Join Date: Feb 2011 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: North Dallas Vehicle: 2010 Rex Red	Here is my record of events. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppGJ3IONT5U

03-19-2013, 03:09 PM	#23
Rally STi Guy Scooby Newbie Member#: 210109 Join Date: Apr 2009 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Wise County Vehicle: 2004 STi PSM	If you only hit one cone I think you did really good i hit several. You look like you're in control of the car the entire time, with the way I have my swap bars set I was having to fight the rear end from coming around. Thanks for the video