I have started this sticky to use for all AutoX events for the 2008 season.
First event is on the 30th of March at MAC.

Good for me I just got a new Helmet and visor. Also, picked up a new video camera this year.

On another note I encourage any of you to join me in Hastings at MPH for the BMWCCA track event last weekend in April for some fine driving instruction.

 

GOOD FOR YOU !!!

Way to represent ...

What class are you going to run ?
SFO SCCA is alraedy going ... did round 2 on Sunday

 

Last year was my first year on solo so it was all new to me. MINI was new to the SCCA group in Nebraska as well because they let me run GS with a pully and intake. So I still have to see what class I really should be in.

 

If you have a pulley you problably have to run in SM. I think they put me there in one of the solo's last year.

March 30, 2008 Solo at MidAmerica Center.
Registration 9:00
Drivers Meeting 10:45
First car off @ 11:00
Members $20.00 Guests$30.00

http://www.nrscca.com for event updates and schedules

 

What gives?

There was only one Mini at the autocross Sunday.

It isn't right to confine this spirited cars to just daily driving. You have to let them play.

If you have never tried it, you won't believe how much fun it is. If you have tried it, then you already know.

Hope to see more of you at the Lincoln Air Park on 4/13.

 

I would like to make it to them, But I plan on making it out to hastings later this month, and letting loose.

 

I'll be there NoSlack. Trying to get my nephew interested. And actually I was at the auto-x last Sunday. Well sort of - I took my nephew down to World of Wheels on Sunday and since it was well past registration time by the time we got out, we just parked on a lot just east (I believe) of the solo course. We saw you run at least once, I believe. 2007 S, right? It did seem like a rather cold day that started out relatively nice. What was the problem on the one side where the sweeping occurred? Did the asphalt start breaking up, or was there just a bunch of accumulated sand from winter?

 

I put a new cam in my MINI and was still a bit nervous with only 50 miles on it. I will get out sometime this year.

 

I had to work that day. However, I was in Omaha on Saturday getting some work done on Trogdor. Long story but Markel made good on it.
Loaner

I know there was some sort of hidden motive behind giving me a R56 loaner.
Now I am really wanting a new car.

 

Not a bad looking MINI but I just can't get around that aero kit. and even if they do change it and paint the black arches it still just doesn't look right..now give me the JCW aero kit and I'm all for it.

Hope your MINI gets all fixed soon.

 

I agree, That Hyper Sport kit is just fugly....I have configured my JCW PS/BK with BK viper stripes and the black JCW 18" wheels. So Swheeeeet.

 

That was actually my wife in the White 2007 S. When we left the house the forecast was rain. So we left the R compounds at home. The sun held out until the first runs were underway. Then came the wind and the cold. However, it did stay dry. I really started to regret leaving the sticky tires at home.

There was some sand and small gravel on the course during the walks. I had hoped that by my second run the cars would have swept the line clear, but were just turning asphalt back into gravel. At one point they actually had to sweep because too many people were going sideways or spinning around. There are some interesting animated gifs posted on the NRSCCA forum that show workers scrambling to get out of the way of loose cars.
(It was the most exciting corner I have ever worked!) Logically I know that a car that sliding sideways is not going grip and suddenly start going forward. My brain was all good with that, my body couldn't get past the very large and loud object pointed at me and going fast (even if it was going sideways and not at me.)

Can't wait to see everyone in Lincoln.

 

Anyone going to Lincoln this sunday?

 

I'm debating. Who knows what the weather will do?

 

I'll be there, with my new helmet that I can't wait to try out

As for the weather it's supposed to be 50 or so and partly cloudy. So it shouldn't be all that bad...just bring a warm coat and gloves maybe if the wind starts to kick up, when you're helping out with the cones.

Should be a good time though....Last I heard the BMW group will be there, and just make sure you bring your driver's license or they won't let you run.

Hope to see many of your there and don't worry we're not all that competitive.

 

"just make sure you bring your driver's license or they won't let you run"

Are you mocking me?

I'll be there...with an up-to-date driver's license to boot! Bringing my nephew along to ride along. Maybe get him into the auto-x fold.

 

"Are you mocking me?"

ha ha yeah just a little bit.

see you there

 

Hey, where were all the BMW/Mini peeps? We only had a few out there today. Weather? It was rather cold in the morning. More wind than anything, but if that scared people away, I don't blame you. The first couple of hours was brutal.

But a great course all in all. 70-80 seconds, pretty long and plenty of challenging turns. Can't wait till next time!

 

I think the BMW folks are probably getting ready for MPH in 2 weeks. That is what I was doing yesterday and today. I serously thought about just making it out this morning but just could not justify driving to lincolin afterall I was just there yesterday and that was my 5th trip in a month. I think 6 would have been my breaking point.
I will be at one sometime in May so look for me then. The weather should be better by then.

 

Only 5 times!? C'mon now, you can do better than that!

I don't blame you one bit. 5 times is an awful lot.

You missed my 1st run. Mowed down 5 cones!! Worst I ever did. I don't hit cones that often, but that one run was enough to make up for a few events right there. I put fault on the "winter cobwebs". At least that's the best excuse I can come up with.

 

Anyone planning to autocross in Lincoln this Sunday (6/15)?

 

It all depends if I can get away from Minden this weekend. But I plan on it.

 

Wish I could show up, but I'll be out of town. And on a points event too!

 

I'll be there, unless I need to be up north on Sunday.

 

Good to hear, see you there. $5.00 bbq lunch will be there this month.