I haven't seen anything mentioned about an autocross at MOTD this year, I've had a lot of fun with this event the past two years- is it going to happen again this year?


Jason

 

Thanks Jason for bringing this up!

Haven't the previous Auto-X's been coordinated by the Chattanooga area SCCA?

 

The autocross has been confirmed. It will be on Saturday May 3 and hosted by the East Tennessee region SCCA. It will be held at William Blount High School in Maryville, TN. I'll provide more information on this as we get everything in the schedule planned. Let's hope that this year we'll have a dry autocross

Mark

 

Is it true that a Cabrio is not permitted in SCCA Autocross?

 

Thank you so much Mark! The rain made things quite fun last year, but I'd also be happy for a dry day!

Jason

 

100% untrue! Convertibles are more than welcome for SCCA autocrosses.


Jason

 

You are more than welcome. When I started autocrossing again in 2000 I was doing it in a S2000. There are plenty of convertibles running Solo 2. In fact, in 2006 the #1 index at nationals was put down by a convertible...a Pontiac Solstice.

Mark

 

I guess the person that told me this was worried that my MINI would beat their hardtop Mousethang.
He said that convertibles would have to install an expensive rollbar system in order to compete.

Dave

 

If you were going to competitively track the car that is likely the case. However in Solo 2 that should not be an issue. If you were preparing a car to compete at the National Championship level for Solo 2 you probably wouldn't want to select a Cabrio because of the additional weight of the reinforcements needed for the car. That said, for your local events and MOTD, you will have a blast

Mark

 

... and get a tan!

 

I'll be there.

 

Mark, do you have any updated information about the time/registration of the autocross?

 

Helmets?

 

hay cooper will you show me how to get a better time than wellzy

 

so now i need to figure out how to get my slicks to MOTD . ups? fedx? if i only had a track trailer. i got it i will make carbotech take thim down for me lmao. any way copper what class do you run

 

I'll get the information up asap but since registration for the autocross is handled through a different site (East Tennessee Region SCCA) it wasn't part of our event registration process. It will, however, start early Saturday morning (May 3, 2008 ) and run most of the day. We should be back in time for the Farewell Dinner.

Mark

 

ETR (East Tennessee Region SCCA) will have loaner helmets available

Mark

 

If your Cooper doesn't have any mods, except for running R compound tires for autocross, you would run in H Stock. If you have things like camber plates, rear swar bar, etc. you'll be running in something like a street prepared or prepared class. Regardless, given its generally all MINIs running it comes down to bragging rights on times for the Cooper vs. Cooper S

When you refer to slicks do you mean R compounds?

Mark

 

thanks but i was asking cooper 99 what class that he was in i have ran with him in the past. is this auto x going to be mini's only or will there be other cars. because it would be sweet to fight it out with mini's only.

yes they are dot aproved hooser's i run R compound in the front and A compund inthe back. the A is a little sticker keeps the back from stipping out

 

Except for a couple of cars brought by the guys of ETR that hold the event for us it will be all MINIs (maybe even a classic or two). The ETR guys, in support of the event, get to run their cars. Last year there were about 4-5 cars that weren't MINIs.

Mark

 

how many cars do the expect to have ?

 

Sign up here for AutoX MOTD https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/motd-events/37

 

qusetion: if you are a scca membere what is the price if it is diffrent?

 

Since this is a special event hosted for us their is no difference in regards to pricing.

Thanks!

Mark

 

Dustin from AutoXCooper and Danny from Carbotech look forward to meeting you at the Tech Sessions and the Auto X https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/motd-events/37

For those Drivers entering the Auto X you will be entered in a drawing for a FREE front set of Bobcat Pads for your MINI. The drawing will be held at the Sat night Dinner. Need not be present to win.

Dustin from AutoXCooper and Danny from Carbotech look forward to motoring with you soon.