A few snaps from our first day out. This is the first event I've done in 20 years, and have more rust than the Titanic to shake loose. This was Becky's first ever event, so we both ran in Novice. Also running on the stock run-flats which were squealing in delight through most of the course!

My best time was a 1.05, and Becky's was a 1.13. Very proud of her.

 

That looks like Castle. Fresno Region event? If you are going to run there regularly I would strongly suggest a dedicated set of autox tires. The surface is pretty abrasive.

 

When the money allows..... which it doesn't right now.

We're just going to use this year to get into the flow. Won't even make every event because of funds and such.

And yes you're right, it was at castle.

 

I'm glad to see you had fun.

Sorry we didn't hang around, but hunger called. What time did you finish up and get out of there?

 

congrats on going out and doing it! I keep wanting to but I know my timing will be horendous! LOL

 

It was really nice to meet you and put a face with the name. Glad you guys had a good time and did so well. Hopefully It wont take all day next time.

 

Hunger indeed! BRING FOOD AND DRINK! You guys just wanted a beer, can't fool me.

I think we left about 5pm. There was a yellow MCS that ran also in novice after you guys ABONDONED US.

 

Was planning on being there....Sorry I missed this one..... That 4 letter word "WORK" got in the way. Had a system failure in Sacramento at 6am that took most of the day to fix.
Next time!!

 

It was hard to remember the ice chest at 5am.

Will have it in 2-weeks though.

 

You were just scared.

 

That's why you remember it at 8pm the night before, and sitting by the door waiting to be loaded up!

 

Hey! Go you guys! I'm proud of both of you! After my driving course in May, I should be ready to give it a go!!!

 

Awesome! Don't forget pics!

 

Nope....it was the 7+hrs at $ double-time that will help for the dedicated track wheels 'n tires.....after paying Randy's bill at AMVIV of course.

 

Where can I go to view online results? (just curious)

 

http://www.sfrscca.org/solo2/Fresno/index.html

They are a little slow on updates so it could be several weeks before event #1 results get posted.

Steve

 

There was one other Mini in Novice, an MCS but I don't know how he did.

I wish they kept a tally board.

 

I guess you have to join Yahoo groups to see the results. Oh well...

 

Its the Fresno SCCA site.

 

I think Fresno and Sacramento need to get their results posted on the SFR main site too.

 

Just wanted to add the times of the four runs we both had:

Jim:

1. 1.07.034
2. 1.05.425
3. 1.05.097 DNF Started on the wrong side of the back slalom.
4. 1.05.181

Becky:

1. 1.33.787
2. 1.19.114 + 1 cone
3. 1.19.715
4. 1.13.919

 

My times:

1:05.155 DNF - missed the one-cone slalom and slowed down to look.
1:01.906
1:01.499
1:02.195 - almost spun-out on the last cone of the finish slalom.

We only got 4 out of 5 runs because of the crowd. One more run would have been nice since my last run would have been my best had I not come in too hot on the last two cones of the slalom.

 

Considering I'm still bone stock on run-flats (and personally weigh more than any of you guys), I'm not feeling too bad about my times!

 

Not bad times at all.

 

There in an AAS event at Castle this weekend. Sat and Sun, it counts as two events. SFR also runs Sun at Oakland. Hope to see you guys there.

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