You'll be an a smoother surface at Ca Speedway with way less pea gravel between the finish and start areas. Not as smooth as Irwindale, but smoother than Hollywood Park and cleaner too. Expect the course to be about the same speed as Hollywood Park. Probably 2nd gear max.

For those of you that need help, I would suggest to find an instructor with front wheel drive experience. FWD cars require a different driving style than RWD or AWD to go fast.

Although I hadn't seen him in awhile, Patrick was at Hollywood Park. His GF had or has a Mini and he's autocrossed it a few times. I don't know of any others. You guys may want to ask.

I would also ask them to take it slow and show you the lines the first lap. It dosen't do anyone any good to have them go out and banzi the course while you're hanging on for dear life. You may want to let them drive two laps, the first slow and the second fast. If you feel like you're not getting anything out of them or they're distracting you, kick 'em out and go on your own. I hate it when people are talking while I'm trying to go fast.

While you're out helping to chaulk the course, walk the whole thing. Look for lines and then see how they compare when driving vs walking.

Have fun guys/gals. I won't be at this one as I'll be at the SD event on the 8th. Sundays are too hard for me (old age I guess).

 

One more FWD Instructor:

Mike Potter was at the last San Diego BMWCCA event. He has an extensive FWD race background (autocross and One Lap that I know of) and is a BMWCCA instructor. He currently owns a Red MK5 GTI and is also the owner of parts4vws.com. I got to know Mike when I had my VW Jetta VR6 and was fortunate enough to get him as my instructor for a bit at the last SD BMWCCA event. If he's there, I would recommend him as he does have a solid FWD background.

It won't be the same without you Rory.

Translation: The title of fastest MINI is up for grabs.

 

HI,

I would like to join up.
How do I register? or get my name on this list?

 

Registration for the event starts at 7 AM the day of the event at California Speedway. You will need to be a BMWCCA member. See the first post for details.

 

With San Diego over, time to look ahead to Sunday.

We know who's in (first post) and who's out (rory, matt, jerry, teresa)

Who else wants to join us? To run or to spectate. We'd love to have more.

This is the inagural event for the new MINI classes (MINI stock and MINI modified). We have some good numbers already, but if anyone is on the fence, please join us to help kick off this new classing with a strong showing.

 

I'm in. Hopefully I will have at least 1000 miles on this car. :P

 

Ok, the list in the first post is up to date with the most recent information I have.

Karen should be attending.

 

Yup, as of right now...I"m in!!! Thanks Dave!

 

I'm not familar with LA area and hope I can tag along following you.
Let me know what time and meeting area and I'll be there.

jimmy

 

Anyone in Orange County???

 

Jimmy: given that we need to head out the 10, how about we meet at the Shell station on Cloverfield (right near the 10). I'm thinking of a 5:15 target for a meet time, and would want to be on the road by 5:30.

Sound good?

 

Question: I'd love to check this out (it's about 15 min. away from my house!)- but not ready to track my 1/2 day old MCS. Would a "spectator" still have to pay the entry fee? Or should I say, are spectators allowed?

tia...

 

Spectators are allowed (see the bottom of the first post for more details). There is no "gate" or "parking" fee. Just tell the person at the main gate you're there for the BMWCCA autocross. If you're there at lunchtime, as a spectator you can also purchase a lunch from BMWCCA for $5 (it might be $10, but I'm pretty sure it's $5). That lunch is included in the $65 cost for those participating in the event.

Also: I can't emphasize this enough. Please everyone observe the 10-15 MPH speedlimit inside the california speedway grounds on your way from the gate to the autocross lot and on your way back again. California Speedway security will kick people out if they go hot rodding around the access roads at the speedway.

Dave

 

Thank you Dave for the organization of this!!! It's been very informative and helpful...(Bar10girl - Clapping hands together.)

See you on Sunday!!!

 

Ah sounds familar. I also took my baby out and it was only a week old, but took it out anyway. I didn't gun it at the July8th track but I wanted to get a feel of the car. You should go and try it out, learn tips from the instructors and become a better driver overall.

I have about 700 miles now, maybe on Sunday I'll go a little faster.

Hope to see you there.

 

Oh that's next to my work, off 26th street right? I know where that is.
5:15 is fine. See you there. Thanks!

 

It's actually Cloverfield at that point. I think the cross street is Michigan (basically the Shell a block north of the 10 on Cloverfield).

 

Thanks for the info Dave. Certainly will try to make it.

 

For anyone coming out on Sunday. If you are spectating or you have an extended rest break, you may want to high-tail-it over to the inside of the speedway. Bob (Canyon MINI) will be racing on the road course. I'm not sure of his scheduling yet or if he even knows it, but if I get firm times for when his run group is suppose to be out on the track I'll post it up.

 

oh schnap. Bob S. gonna cause major havoc in that thing.

 

yes, he is going out in both the 69 Camero and the MINI.

Should be a great show!

man, I may have to drive up there this weekend.

 

The plan is to use the race for the mini as a sorting out session. It has only been recently put together and never driven . He does not plan on racing it seriously but in the heat of battle who knows . Now as far as the camero goes , its ON ! The Mini race is schedualed for about noon and the camero class will be about 1 pm. See you there.

Randy
m7 Tuning

 

Well? Autocross results people. Where are they?

I imagine it was hot there as it was very hot here . I spent the day floating behind the boat wiggling my ears like the hippos in the Disney Jungle Cruise ride. I may have tossed back a few Newcastles too but I don't remember .

Hope everyone had fun.

 

Short on time....

Aaron 1st 53 something
Dave B 2nd 55 something
Charlie 3rd 56.21

Hope your doing well Rory !

Best,

- Charlie

 

Charlie, didn't Aaron get a 52 something?!??! Well, congrats on placing top 3!!


Anyways, It was good times!!! Can't wait for the next one.

Dave, Thanks for the 6 pack of beer that I won. (Or at least we think that I had won.....We'll see in a few days once times are officially posted!!!)

Thanks guys for making my first time so much fun!!!