[MAZOC] Official "Off-Topic" Discussion Thread

[Asheth]

So I got my hands on a non res fast intentions exhaust with only 300 miles built in January! So if anyone local or you know someone local that wants an ark grip v2 I'll be selling mine. I'll probably switch the exhaust this week.

I don't think I'll be able to make the AAM meet Saturday I have important VA compensation exam that day I cannot miss as much as I want to go.

[jpkirk]

It is looking like it is going to be an awesome day tomorrow eh?

[eastwest2300]

Yes sir, the weather is suppose to be really nice. Im excited!

[jpkirk]

[m4a1mustang]

Have fun tomorrow, guys. Wish I could join but I need to take care of a bunch of maintenance items and tomorrow is my only free Saturday!

[jpkirk]

Guys ... Guys?

This episode of RoadKill has a Dodge Viper, a Dodge Challenger Hellcat, and a Dodge Charger Hellcat.

This is an epic RoadKill ... episode 38. More fun could not be had!

[m4a1mustang]

I have a huge man crush on Carlos Lago. <3 him.

[jpkirk]

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I have a huge man crush on Carlos Lago Larlos Cago. <3 him.

Fixed

[eastwest2300]

It was good seeing you fellas out there at AAM today, we had a good time..

[jpkirk]

May 9th, is an SCCA level 1 school. Has anybody ever done one of these? I'm thinking about signing up to go.

WDCR will be hosting a Level 1 novice school on Saturday, May 9. Register here:
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All of our schools are located at FedExField in Landover, MD (Redskins Stadium). They are all day schools, and Brian Garfield, who runs our schools, sends out an email a couple days before to let people know what the schedule really looks like. But typically, the Level 1 school is from 7:30am - 3pm. A description of the school is as follows:
LEVEL 1
This school is designed to "get your feet wet" with information and time behind the wheel. As a new autocrosser, you'll learn how to prepare for the event including doing a tech inspection on your car, work the different positions of the event, walk the course and drive the course. One of our seasoned National level instructors will ride with you and help you navigate the course with great precision and get you started on your car control needs. With some of the largest events in the country, we have great courses and lots of friendly competition, this is your opportunity to see what it's like to be part of the SCCA Solo community. $200

[ZCarMan]

Originally Posted by jpkirk

May 9th, is an SCCA level 1 school. Has anybody ever done one of these? I'm thinking about signing up to go.

WDCR will be hosting a Level 1 novice school on Saturday, May 9. Register here:
Log In
All of our schools are located at FedExField in Landover, MD (Redskins Stadium). They are all day schools, and Brian Garfield, who runs our schools, sends out an email a couple days before to let people know what the schedule really looks like. But typically, the Level 1 school is from 7:30am - 3pm. A description of the school is as follows:
LEVEL 1
This school is designed to "get your feet wet" with information and time behind the wheel. As a new autocrosser, you'll learn how to prepare for the event including doing a tech inspection on your car, work the different positions of the event, walk the course and drive the course. One of our seasoned National level instructors will ride with you and help you navigate the course with great precision and get you started on your car control needs. With some of the largest events in the country, we have great courses and lots of friendly competition, this is your opportunity to see what it's like to be part of the SCCA Solo community. $200

Jim, I've never done the autocross thing, but I'd think it would be a fun time regardless. Don't forget that you can also do a "intro" type event to HPDE up at Summit Point. Its called a "Hyper Drive" and last time I checked it was $50.00 for half an hour, with an instructor and half an hour of class room right before.

[b1adesofcha0s]

Originally Posted by ZCarMan

Jim, I've never done the autocross thing, but I'd think it would be a fun time regardless. Don't forget that you can also do a "intro" type event to HPDE up at Summit Point. Its called a "Hyper Drive" and last time I checked it was $50.00 for half an hour, with an instructor and half an hour of class room right before.

This is correct, but I have only seen NASA offer the $50 hyperdrives. For around $250-350 (depending on the organization) you can get a full weekend HPDE at a road course like Summit Point in WV. It includes 4-6 25 min sessions on the track, with an instructor riding along, as well as classroom sessions.

I did my first and only HPDE 2 years ago and it was one of the most fun times I've had driving. Improved my driving skill as well and it was cool seeing my lap times get better over time in my recorded runs. I would highly recommend it.

I'm personally not a huge fan of autocross because it's usually like 30-40 seconds of driving and then a lot of waiting. Takes like all day and you get like 3 mins total driving time, at least that was my experience. It does cost significantly less per event (around $30-40) and doesn't require as much car prep. I prefer being on a big open road course where you can legally hit 130 mph instead of just a parking lot.

[b1adesofcha0s]

At $200, I'd MUCH rather do an HPDE for a little bit more.

[jpkirk]

Yea I have thought about HPDE. My car isn't ready for fast laps on a track. Nor am I. The car needs some minor brake mods and maybe an oil cooler first. And I'm interested in getting used to feeling the car slip around at lower speeds first, so I don't kill myself, an instructor, or the car. It has been some time since I have driven a car, any car, at enough speed, with the intention of getting it to the edge.

Starting slow and will work my way up to track days. Besides, it's not really speed that does it for me, more g's.

[b1adesofcha0s]

Originally Posted by jpkirk

Yea I have thought about HPDE. My car isn't ready for fast laps on a track. Nor am I. The car needs some minor brake mods and maybe an oil cooler first. And I'm interested in getting used to feeling the car slip around at lower speeds first, so I don't kill myself, an instructor, or the car. It has been some time since I have driven a car, any car, at enough speed, with the intention of getting it to the edge.

Starting slow and will work my way up to track days. Besides, it's not really speed that does it for me, more g's.

Well you probably shouldn't be doing an HPDE as a beginner with the intention of getting it to the edge anyways. You are free to go at your own pace, you must need to point by people behind you so they can pass safely. All you really need is a brake fluid upgrade, especially if you are just doing a hyperdrive. Oil cooler is recommended, but if you're going at a calmer pace then not an absolute need. When I did my hyperdrive without an oil cooler, I just upshifted to a higher gear to let the oil temps cool down a bit.

You could always just try both and see which you like better. I would not recommend spending $200 on an autocross experience before trying out a normal autocross day first.