autox on dec. 9th, six flags

[KooshDogg]

jus received this, thought id let you all know, i should be there along with quite a few very interesting competitors, namely an autox-uber-prepped itr, a 10-second supra which probably wont do too well, and a touring prepped 911 racer:

Fellow Autocrossers:
This just in. Autocrossers, Inc. (AI) has secured the use of the parking lot at Six Flags amusement park for an autocross to be held Sunday, December 9. Pre-registration will open this coming Friday (November 30) at 8:00pm. On-line pre-registration will be provided - details by Thursday.

Here's what I know so far:

- 3 heats, 40 cars (a 4th heat may be added)
- split heat, 20 run/20 work
- $25 entry fee
- 4 runs per car
- starting times: heat 1 9:30, heat 2 11:15, heat 3 1:00
- no points/trophies, practice event, passengers (meeting requirements) allowed
- Preregistration to open this Friday evening @ 8pm
- POC will be Andrew Cole, laserandy@aol.com, (443)838-6278
- "The lot is huge"

- Directions:
FROM DC beltway:
Exit 15 East, Rt. 214 Central Ave. to Main Six Flags of America
entrance, turn left...

FROM Baltimore:
I 97 South
Rt 3 South
cross Rt. 50
Rt 301 South
turn onto Central Ave. Rt 214 West
Main Six Flags entrance, turn right.....
once you enter the main gate the lot is to the far left, 6 Flags is
supplying signs

Cheers, Michael Patnode
mpatnode@autocrossers.com

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[SkToBe]

I'm definately in... Should be a great venue! Too bad we can only use it in the off season...

[2.5GT]

Just got your e-mail from the AI site! I'm trying to get my car back by the 9th and test out the new(er) engine. By chance, what are the SCCA rules for replacing the engine with a newer model engine of the same size? Just curious.

I ended up purchasing a 2001 Legacy motor and am dropping that in this week to replace the crap 97 engine that I had with a blown headgasket!

Jason

[2WDrift]

SCCA will be using the Fed Ex field car test lot next year instead of Frederick!

Gary

[Impreza Rider]

2.5GT

I believe that it would put you in C Street Prepared, because it would be updating, which AFAIK is not allowed in the stock category.

You'd be racing against modded Type R's, Miata's, Non turbo RX-7's, E30 M3's...not sure how fair that is though

[2.5GT]

Man, I just wanted a more reliable engine Oh well, there's always turboing

Jason

[blaster88]

Assuming you have done a stock swap, and don't have any other mods like an intake or swaybars or whatever, I think you should run E Stock. If you have other mods, STS.

A motor swap for repair is probably covered somewhere under the SCCA rules - the 2001 is a SOHC, but I don't think the hp/torque figures are any different.

In the grander scheme, unless you beat people in E Stock who want to challenge your car to a tech inspection, it doesn't really matter.

[AJ711]

if i have the free time (finals week, ugh) i'll take the trip up and see how things are going... don't think i'll race as my Dunlop SP5000's have taken a beating with the last 3 i've done... and i'd like to keep them in reasonable shape until i can offord to buy a second set of rims with race rubber on em... but i'll go to watch...

[CRAZY KEN]

If you go I'll go too!!! Always wanted to know the limits to my car!!! Place your bets...place your bets!!!


CRAZY KEN

SkToBe can you ride with me and give a few pointers???

[CRAZY KEN]

What class would I be in?



Hopefully my class is down to my level!!!


CRAZY KEN

[Geek Guy]

I think NOS will make you a street-prepared class for sure.

[SkToBe]

You can run in STS or G Stock. I think that you would be legal in either catagory. (oops, forgot the NOS, you would be in SM - GOOD LUCK competing in THAT class)

I'll help you out. Hopefully Eric K and Richard will be there. THEY are the experts!

Walk the course at least TWICE - and remember slow in, fast out...

[AJ711]

GO Navy, Beat Army

two can play at this little game.... heh

[blaster88]

I don't think NOS is allowed in ANY class. STS if you leave the bottle at home.

[Impreza Rider]

I'm with blaster on that one. I'm pretty sure no club will let you run with the bottle in the car.

[2.5GT]

Okay Ken,

For starters, you've one-upped me in the modification department. However, I'm always up for a little friendly competition . . . Why not?

Jason

[Rexman]

I AM CSP!!!! yeah!!! i kick a. you guys forgot about us CRX's in CSP. hopefully my car won't push like a bitch this time. that was HORRIBLE!!!! last time at frederick.....

Red 1990 CRX Si

[blaster88]

First heat.

[KONKILR]

Second heat!

[Impreza Rider]

I'm going to clean up on some SM down here




I hope

[KooshDogg]

(@#*$&%@*(#&%(@*#&%!!!

73 minutes after opening, all heats are full.

DAMMIT! and to think, im the one that told everyone about it. caramba. oh well, waiting list..

[Rexman]

#203... yeah!!!

[Eric]

Carman and I will be driving my car. Since its practice, Im going to offer all three of my runs for ride alongs, if anyone is interested. Carman was registering us, I think Im in 1st heat.

Eric

[lucien2]

Consider the gauntlet thrown!


Lucien Walsh
#309 STS

[Layman]

I'll be in the third heat. Sounds like there will be something of a scoobie showdown. Fun!