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Posted by At1Maverick69 (Member # 6177) on :
 
Anybody going to this one?

http://www.americanauto-x.com/
 

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Posted by S281 #314.... AKA SydeWayzSix (Member # 3596) on :
 
I want to!! I tried looking on the website to see how to enter and what I need to do to the car but can't find any info. Can you please let me know if you have the info...

Thanks
 

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Posted by kingroy (Member # 7736) on :
 
I'm in this one. This will be my first.
 

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Posted by S281 #314.... AKA SydeWayzSix (Member # 3596) on :
 

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I'm in this one. This will be my first.

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Originally posted by S281 #314.... AKA SydeWayzSix:

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Originally posted by kingroy:
I'm in this one. This will be my first.

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Nevermind...I emailed them and they said I just gotta be there by 8am...

This sounds fun!

For the people that have done this before, how does it work...does each car go one at a time through the course or is it kinda like a race?

Also, what do you reccommend doing to your car before entering? Tape or remove anything?

Thanks!

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Mike from Maier's racing invited me. He was telling me it's one at a time and there's 2 teams. While team 1 is racing, team 2 is running the track and vice versa. He says you will never get out of 2nd gear, just go from 1st to 2nd and stay in 2nd the whole time. He also says, that if you hit a cone it adds a second to your time and that cones wont damage your car. Hope this was helpful
 

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Posted by S281 #314.... AKA SydeWayzSix (Member # 3596) on :
 
So how many tracks are there? I've never done this and my car is slow, so if i get put into a team, they might hate on me

What do you mean if team 1 is racing, then team 2 is running the track?
 

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Posted by kingroy (Member # 7736) on :
 

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Originally posted by S281 #314.... AKA SydeWayzSix:
So how many tracks are there? I've never done this and my car is slow, so if i get put into a team, they might hate on me

What do you mean if team 1 is racing, then team 2 is running the track?

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You go one at a time. He says it take about a min to a min and a 1/2 to complete the track. Don't worry about how slow. Nobody will be mad at you. If so I'll kick em in their throat. haha/jp

while one team or group is racing. the other team or group is picking up cones and stuff like that.
 

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Posted by Becca (Member # 7004) on :
 
Hey guys, I'll be there in my silver GT. Too loud (will fix that), not that fast. LOL

As for autocrossing in general its a blast!

Yes, you will probably stay in 2nd gear the whole time. Speeds of 60-65mph tops because its Alameda. How it works is there are several classes to run in. I personally run SM. They then group several classes together to become a group. While my group of classes is running another group will be working the track. You MUST work to run and be welcomed back. There are normally two groups in the morning and two int he afternoon although they may run break it down further into three groups morning and afternoon depending on attendance. There will be 4 runs and it is $50 to enter.

I highly recommend reviewing these two links to help you with what to expect and prepare for at the autocross:
http://www.gglotus.org/ggtech/autox-how2/howtoaut.htm
http://www.baautox.com/forum/index.php?t=msg&th=868&start=0&rid=288

As for classes, as a noobie you can probably just enter into FStock or ESP. You should be fine in those depending on your car's mods.

Morning groups please arrive by 8am. Afternoon, by 11:30am. You enter pay and sign in at the track.

Autocross is noobie friendly! Let someone know you're new and looking for pointers/ride alongs/general info and they'll be eager to help! The American Autocross community is wonderful!
 

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Posted by S281 #314.... AKA SydeWayzSix (Member # 3596) on :
 
Becca...thanks for all the info! I have an all stock 96 Saleen so I'll most likely be in the most stock class possible . This is also my very first time entering an event like this so I'll most likely be hitting a lot of cones and going fairly slow.

Also, I'm going to bring my cousin with me and he wants to ride in the car while we run the course...this is OK, right?

I checked out the links you posted and noticed that its recommended to bring a cooler and ez-up canopy. Does Alameda have space for each attendee to setup a canopy and leave our belongings?
 

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Posted by At1Maverick69 (Member # 6177) on :
 
Man, this will be my first time too, so, I am oblivious to what is needed, but guys at ca-mustangs said that all you gotta have is a helmet(u can rent one too), and have you battery held down properly.

Anyway, U guys feel like meeting up somewhere first and then go there together? It should be cool if we were all in one group, ya know.
 

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Posted by S281 #314.... AKA SydeWayzSix (Member # 3596) on :
 

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Originally posted by At1Maverick69:
Man, this will be my first time too, so, I am oblivious to what is needed, but guys at ca-mustangs said that all you gotta have is a helmet(u can rent one too), and have you battery held down properly.

Anyway, U guys feel like meeting up somewhere first and then go there together? It should be cool if we were all in one group, ya know.

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Originally posted by S281 #314.... AKA SydeWayzSix:
Becca...thanks for all the info! I have an all stock 96 Saleen so I'll most likely be in the most stock class possible . This is also my very first time entering an event like this so I'll most likely be hitting a lot of cones and going fairly slow.

Also, I'm going to bring my cousin with me and he wants to ride in the car while we run the course...this is OK, right?

I checked out the links you posted and noticed that its recommended to bring a cooler and ez-up canopy. Does Alameda have space for each attendee to setup a canopy and leave our belongings?

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Yes, he can ride along, but must wear a helmet and keep hands in the car at all times

Its only recommended to bring a cooler and ez-up because you will be outside in the elements all day. Definitely bring plenty of water. There will be a pit area where you can leave the stuff that must be removed from your car.

Don't worry about hitting cones and being slow. Like I said, autox is noobie friendly to those willing to learn. If you're planning to go out and just bust donuts and not pay attn thats a whole 'nother story
 

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Posted by Becca (Member # 7004) on :
 

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Originally posted by At1Maverick69:
Man, this will be my first time too, so, I am oblivious to what is needed, but guys at ca-mustangs said that all you gotta have is a helmet(u can rent one too), and have you battery held down properly.

Anyway, U guys feel like meeting up somewhere first and then go there together? It should be cool if we were all in one group, ya know.

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Originally posted by S281 #314.... AKA SydeWayzSix:

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Originally posted by At1Maverick69:
Man, this will be my first time too, so, I am oblivious to what is needed, but guys at ca-mustangs said that all you gotta have is a helmet(u can rent one too), and have you battery held down properly.

Anyway, U guys feel like meeting up somewhere first and then go there together? It should be cool if we were all in one group, ya know.

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Im down to meet up...I was planning on going out there around 7:30 just so I can get prepared and stuff. Give me a call if you want to set something up.

BTW...what car are you taking out there?

-Ian (510)773-6551

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Originally posted by S281 #314.... AKA SydeWayzSix:
Well, I HAD A FUCKIN BLAST today! I was in the F-stock class and was nervous at first, but once I started the course, it was great!

It was very nice meeting you Becca! I dont think I saw your car AT1Maverick, but I hope you made it and had fun too.

Please, if anyone knows when the next event will be, PLEASE POST UP! I'm going to start saving for some suspension mods and tires.

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Originally posted by S281 #314.... AKA SydeWayzSix:
Well, I HAD A FUCKIN BLAST today! I was in the F-stock class and was nervous at first, but once I started the course, it was great!

It was very nice meeting you Becca! I dont think I saw your car AT1Maverick, but I hope you made it and had fun too.

Please, if anyone knows when the next event will be, PLEASE POST UP! I'm going to start saving for some suspension mods and tires.

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Oh man! I thought u guys/gals were gonna go tomorrow!? Anyone gonna run again tomorrow? ahh, I missed out, I had to work today, man. got any pics or videos?

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Yea we ran today (saturday). Its was perfect weather, nice view of the bay, and a hell of a time! If you go tomorrow have fun!

My best time was a 67.017...pretty slow compared to others, but I have really shitty tires, no suspension mods, and my very first time out. It was a definite improvement from my first run which was 77.XXX. I got lost on the course and lost traction on almost every turn
 

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Posted by Becca (Member # 7004) on :
 
I ran both days and Sunday was definitely faster. Bested a 66 on Saturday with lots of room for improvement and then a 63.2 on Sunday with some minor sections to work on. There was a great spot in the course where you could haul some serious tail. Love AAS events. You guys have been spoiled! SCCA and NorcalUFO are way way tighter courses so be aware of that when you go there. Not trying to say don't go, just know that it's a different car they cater to. AAS caters to the Corvettes and Mustangs that need more room.

Glad everyone had fun!!!!

Ian it was nice meeting you too!
 

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Posted by S281 #314.... AKA SydeWayzSix (Member # 3596) on :
 

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Originally posted by Becca:
I ran both days and Sunday was definitely faster. Bested a 66 on Saturday with lots of room for improvement and then a 63.2 on Sunday with some minor sections to work on. There was a great spot in the course where you could haul some serious tail. Love AAS events. You guys have been spoiled! SCCA and NorcalUFO are way way tighter courses so be aware of that when you go there. Not trying to say don't go, just know that it's a different car they cater to. AAS caters to the Corvettes and Mustangs that need more room.

Glad everyone had fun!!!!

Ian it was nice meeting you too!

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Becca, what do you know about the SCCA event @ Golden Gate Fields on 9/7/08? Can anyone join this event or do you have to be a SCCA member? I have a few more guys that want in on the fun so we're trying to hit this one up.

Let me know if you know how this one works.

Thanks!
 

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Posted by At1Maverick69 (Member # 6177) on :
 
Oh man, I must have been the slowest car there, my fastest was 81.128, I was slipping and sliding on every corner, not to mention I was a noobie, nervous and didn't trust my brakes to hold up good enough. And I was really puching it on my last run, but my car has an older 5.0L that's breathing through a 2bbl carb, so I'm hoping it wasn't all me that's slowing me down.

But, hey it was fun though. Becca, I wish I had met you, your buddy Ernest was talkin about you maybe being able to lend some pointers, what car were you driving?
 

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Posted by At1Maverick69 (Member # 6177) on :
 
here's some of the pics my GF took:








 

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Posted by S281 #314.... AKA SydeWayzSix (Member # 3596) on :
 
Cool pics and nice car! Too bad we missed eachother.

Plan for the SCCA event at Golden Gate Fields on Sunday, Sept. 7...I plan to be there with 2 more Mustangs and a Porsche

This sport is the SHIT
 

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Posted by Blind (Member # 3052) on :
 

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Originally posted by S281 #314.... AKA SydeWayzSix:
Cool pics and nice car! Too bad we missed eachother.

Plan for the SCCA event at Golden Gate Fields on Sunday, Sept. 7...I plan to be there with 2 more Mustangs and a Porsche

This sport is the SHIT

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make sure you get out to one of the AA-X events at Castle Airport, I've hit ~100-110mph on that layout before, sometimes they just make a ridiculous straight away that goes diagonally across the tarmac, it's so fun to hit the rev limiter in 3rd then nail the brakes for a 90*
 

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Posted by At1Maverick69 (Member # 6177) on :
 
Yeah, I heard about the events on Castle Airport, this was supposed to be held over there, but was changed last minute , I know you probably know that, guys. But for sure I'm gonna try to make it there at Golden Gate, Is there a link to that event somewhere, S281? though I'm afraid I'm not gonna be hitting 3 digit speed with any of my cars, on any layout, Blind, lol!

[ August 27, 2008, 12:36 AM: Message edited by: At1Maverick69 ]
 

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Posted by S281 #314.... AKA SydeWayzSix (Member # 3596) on :
 

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Originally posted by At1Maverick69:
Yeah, I heard about the events on Castle Airport, this was supposed to be held over there, but was changed last minute , I know you probably know that, guys. But for sure I'm gonna try to make it there at Golden Gate, Is there a link to that event somewhere, S281? though I'm afraid I'm not gonna be hitting 3 digit speed with any of my cars, on any layout, Blind, lol!

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Check out www.sfrscca.org for the GGF event on the 7th
 

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Posted by S281 #314.... AKA SydeWayzSix (Member # 3596) on :
 
Heres couple pics of me from Saturday's AAS event...




 

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Posted by 03White_Venom (Member # 2805) on :
 
Nice pics man.. I talked to Mike Maier about it yesterday.. guess I missed out.. but my bachelor party took priority.. but will be there next season.. suspension is almost finished and should give me plenty of time to get my tire and wheel combo for the track.
 

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Posted by Becca (Member # 7004) on :
 

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Originally posted by S281 #314.... AKA SydeWayzSix:
Becca, what do you know about the SCCA event @ Golden Gate Fields on 9/7/08? Can anyone join this event or do you have to be a SCCA member? I have a few more guys that want in on the fun so we're trying to hit this one up.

Let me know if you know how this one works.

Thanks!

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But, hey it was fun though. Becca, I wish I had met you, your buddy Ernest was talkin about you maybe being able to lend some pointers, what car were you driving?

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Originally posted by Blind:
make sure you get out to one of the AA-X events at Castle Airport, I've hit ~100-110mph on that layout before, sometimes they just make a ridiculous straight away that goes diagonally across the tarmac, it's so fun to hit the rev limiter in 3rd then nail the brakes for a 90*

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Hmmmm you're out of the loop, my friend. We lost the huge tarmac location at Castle before the season started this year. The one they were racing on does NOT support such speeds because it is too small and, unfortunately, Alameda has a top speed limit of 65. At least Alameda supports a course longer than 25-35 seconds (what the new Castle one gets).

BUT, GREAT NEWS!! Alameda will be AAS's home for next season! Look forward to more great long, wide, fun courses!

On another note, for all those interested in Autocrossing, I highly recommend the site www.baautox.com (Bay Area Autocross). Very newbie friendly and a ton of autocross information about the Bay Area regional groups.
 

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Posted by silver n black (Member # 8369) on :
 
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Posted by S281 #314.... AKA SydeWayzSix (Member # 3596) on :
 

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