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Posted by st5150 (Member # 51) on :
 
I know there is only a handfull of you guys here that _regularly_ Road Race or Autocross.... just wondering who you are
 

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Posted by 1Sicgt (Member # 714) on :
 
I do.
 

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Posted by Cobra 427 (Member # 755) on :
 
I attend the Nor Cal Shelby Club's Open-Track events - does that count?
 

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Posted by FordPny (Member # 510) on :
 
I autox but I suck

Last seasons results

Im number 4

[ December 01, 2003, 02:48 PM: Message edited by: FordPny ]
 

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Posted by FemGearHead (Member # 3779) on :
 
I autocrossed a lot last season and I know some folks with SCCA. I haven't gone much this season yet.
 

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Posted by SteedaGT (Member # 2805) on :
 
havent yet but been thinking about it
 

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Posted by racercosmo (Member # 1864) on :
 
I do karting
 

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Posted by Roush #92 (Member # 1241) on :
 
I run open track events and would like to try autocross. Is there a group that runs autocross events in the San Jose area?
 

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Posted by CobraSVT2001 (Member # 2309) on :
 

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Originally posted by Roush #92:
I run open track events and would like to try autocross. Is there a group that runs autocross events in the San Jose area?

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I know there is only a handfull of you guys here that _regularly_ Road Race or Autocross.... just wondering who you are

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Originally posted by GOT 50:
im building an auto cross notch as we speak.!!

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Originally posted by CobraSVT2001:

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Originally posted by Roush #92:
I run open track events and would like to try autocross. Is there a group that runs autocross events in the San Jose area?

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I have done some A-X. Not in my last car though. Too many issues with it..

They race at the Collosium. In the Bay area. Also at Caslte AFB. A bit of a drive but they do NASA there too.

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In atwater????
 

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Posted by bobh (Member # 1495) on :
 
Not exactly regular, but have been doing both for about ten years.

Haven't autox'ed in a couple years though.

I try to open track two or three times a year. (Might be at Sears Pt Mon-Tues with tracquest).

I've instructed a few OT events. Once before for Tracquest and several times for Team Miata at Thunderhill. No, I don't have a Miata, but I know THill best and it's a well-run event. And I get free track time and food--sometimes even beer!

I do it in a nearly stock car (I'm resisting the tempation to buy track-only parts).
 

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Posted by ON N2O (Member # 2067) on :
 
i did the SCCA last season, and will do it again next season

nothing like fishtailing around a corner at high speeds, and not getting in trouble
 

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Posted by GOT 50 (Member # 1960) on :
 
No idea what class i am building it for. I just know i love carving corners.!!
 

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Posted by 1SLOWLX (Member # 558) on :
 
I wouldn't mind trying it in someone car
 

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Posted by ON N2O (Member # 2067) on :
 

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Originally posted by 1SLOWLX:
I wouldn't mind trying it in someone car

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you can take passengers in the SCCA wanna go for a ride
 

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Posted by Chosen1 (Member # 1906) on :
 


I auto-x'd last season in the ESP class. I got better with each event I entered. Its pretty fuckin fun in my opinion. Ill be out there next year with better tires and a little trick 351.

[ December 08, 2003, 03:42 PM: Message edited by: Chosen1 ]
 

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Posted by DropTopFox (Member # 1689) on :
 
Chosen1 got me hooked too, his fastback was out of commission so we both drove my drop top in a Golden Gate Fields event which has caused my to purchase a myriad of Suspension parts. Once I get my hood and cowl fixed I plan on racing regularly
 

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Posted by MR GO FAST (Member # 2088) on :
 

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Posted by Bill/APEX Motorsports (Member # 636) on :
 
I've been opentracking for twelve years. First an '88 GT convertible, then a '93 Cobra, now an '89 notchback. Here are a few pics, for those of you who haven't seen it:




 

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Posted by racercosmo (Member # 1864) on :
 
Bill, did you guys do the fender flares at your shop?
 

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Posted by aslowdodge (Member # 854) on :
 

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I know there is only a handfull of you guys here that _regularly_ Road Race or Autocross.... just wondering who you are

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I opentrack with the Shelby Club and Green Flag mostly. Didn't do much this year. The Shelby Club usually runs some "fun" auto-x's during the summer. Lots of runs (like 10+), unlike what you'd get with the SCCA or NASA (~3). Timed, but no awards.

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Originally posted by racercosmo:
Bill, did you guys do the fender flares at your shop?

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Nope. They're from Maier Racing. Fit and finish isn't great, but what the hell--it's a race car.
The fronts are complete fiberglass fenders, and the rears are just flares that we riveted on. I actually like the look of the rivets, and I didn't want to spend the $$ on blending the fenders into the stock fenders.
 

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Posted by kpl (Member # 1879) on :
 

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are those auto X's open to non members or other car makes. 10 runs sounds like a blast. I wanna do more auto x since I can't run at sacto anymore

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generally you have to be a member of the Shelby Club, Tiger Club, or Ferrari Club. If you aren't it's unlikely you'll know when the events are. Shelby Club membership is $48/yr. I think if you are a NASA or SCCA member can attend, but you'll need to check on that.
 

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Posted by DropTopFox (Member # 1689) on :
 
Bill's race car
 

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Posted by Bill/APEX Motorsports (Member # 636) on :
 

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Originally posted by DropTopFox:
Bill's race car

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Thanks, DropTop! It's a pretty fun ride. When the weather gets better in the spring, I'll take it out for more opentracking. I just wish I had more time to drive it!
 

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Posted by DropTopFox (Member # 1689) on :
 
I know how that feels Bill. My hood flew up on me like a month and half ago so cureently my car has no hood and it does nothing but rain here so I haven't been driving it. Should be back up and running shortly after the new year
 

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Posted by Chosen1 (Member # 1906) on :
 
The 2004 SCCA stuff starts on superbowl sunday. better get your car fixed droptop. Dont worry though, I raced my first 2 events without a hood.
 

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Posted by DropTopFox (Member # 1689) on :
 
Do I have to renew my license
 

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Posted by GOT 50 (Member # 1960) on :
 
chosen and drop how do i get my licence. I am down to go to the events with you!!

Call me if you awnt
6508928727
 

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Posted by Joel Villarreal (Member # 3975) on :
 
I auto-x everynow and then. My dad got me into it and i really like it. You get instant results and your really are trying to beat your last time.

[ January 09, 2004, 10:33 AM: Message edited by: Joel Villarreal ]
 

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Posted by Todd Z28 (Member # 951) on :
 

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I auto-x everynow and then. My dad got me into it and i really like it. You get instant results and your really are trying to beat your last time.

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That's an understatement... I do it once in a while also.. My favorite is www.americanauto-x.com you get 5 runs on big courses but it's in Atwater at Castle....
I also like the NASA autoX series (was in Marina) but they may not have any events this year unless they find a new site
 

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Posted by FordPny (Member # 510) on :
 

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I auto-x everynow and then. My dad got me into it and i really like it. You get instant results and your really are trying to beat your last time.

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That's an understatement... I do it once in a while also.. My favorite is www.americanauto-x.com you get 5 runs on big courses but it's in Atwater at Castle....
I also like the NASA autoX series (was in Marina) but they may not have any events this year unless they find a new site

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