San Diego BMWCCA Autocross
November 4th
November 4th
LOCATION: Qualcomm West Lot (San Diego)
TIMES:
6:30 AM gates open
7:00 AM tech opens
7:00 AM registration opens with priority to BMW and MINI owners
7:45 AM registration opens to non-bmws, any BMW/MINIs arriving after 7:45 are processed in order with the non-bmw's.
8:20 AM tech closes
8:30 AM registration closes
FIRST COME FIRST SERVED. 100 car limit
SD BMWCCA events have a history of filling up early. Plan on arriving before the 7 AM registration formally opens to get a number at the gate.
You must be a BMWCCA member ($40 and totally worth it for the Roundel magazine and the chapter newsletters)
Cost for one day is $45 per day.
CLASSING: the San Diego chapter has one MINI COOPER class, so all the MINIs are thrown into the mix against each other (supercharger or not).
List of those planning on competing
- Joe - curv872
- Jacques - socal_mini (defending the Fijian Warclub trophy)
- Dave
- Chip - chipgrafx
- Joe - jackarat
- Matt - camelpilot
- Jason - xbook
- Alan (friend of Leslie923)
Fastest MINI on street tires - Fijian Warclub (Travelling Trophy, like the Stanley Cup. The winner only retains the trophy as long as they hold the title of Fastest MINI on street tires at the most recent L.A. or San Diego BMWCCA Autocross)
NOTE: two weeks before this event is the October 22nd | Hollywood Park BMWCCA Autocross
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Sadly Dave,
I won't be making this one... I am going back east for a lecture named after my Dad and will be looking at buying some land on 11/4.
I love the way San Diego BMWCCA puts on their autocross. But will have to skip this one.
Have a great time,
- Charlie
I won't be making this one... I am going back east for a lecture named after my Dad and will be looking at buying some land on 11/4.
I love the way San Diego BMWCCA puts on their autocross. But will have to skip this one.
Have a great time,
- Charlie
Banned
Fyi on the Warclub (for anyone who is out to get it). There are 2 rules:
1. You need to be on REAL Street Tires. i.e. The ones you use on your car everyday - as opposed to what would qualify as a "street" tire in some National series. Specifically, anything with 200 or higher treadwear will work for you.
2. You need to have driven to the track on them.
1. You need to be on REAL Street Tires. i.e. The ones you use on your car everyday - as opposed to what would qualify as a "street" tire in some National series. Specifically, anything with 200 or higher treadwear will work for you.
2. You need to have driven to the track on them.
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-Joe A.
Originally Posted by jackarat
You can put me on this list for sure.-Joe A.
Got you added.
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I'm planning on attending.....
Do Falken Azenis 615's count for street tires.. I might be buying a set (getting some 17's) not sure though yet... any advice is appreciated.
Do Falken Azenis 615's count for street tires.. I might be buying a set (getting some 17's) not sure though yet... any advice is appreciated.
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According to Discount Tire Direct the treadwear on the 615's is 200, so if you drive to the event on them, then I think that would meet both qualifications. Originally Posted by SoCal_Mini
Do Falken Azenis 615's count for street tires..
Also, FWIW, I used my RT-615s as my daily driver tires for a few months with no problems.
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You think they'll be better than the SPT's I'm on now?
i think I'm gonna sell my set-up as is off my car and instal a new set of TD pro race1.2's - I've liked them for a while... but money??? Also I didn't want to swap tires an have two sets just for Auto X - since I'm only going to do that a few times a year - I rather have something that works well for both... I'm not concerned with having the overall fastest time - I'm happy just doing my thing as is...
plus I like the Paddle!!! ha-ha.
let me know your thoughts.... any input is welcomed.
i think I'm gonna sell my set-up as is off my car and instal a new set of TD pro race1.2's - I've liked them for a while... but money??? Also I didn't want to swap tires an have two sets just for Auto X - since I'm only going to do that a few times a year - I rather have something that works well for both... I'm not concerned with having the overall fastest time - I'm happy just doing my thing as is...
plus I like the Paddle!!! ha-ha.
let me know your thoughts.... any input is welcomed.
ttt
Anyone else want to join in on the fun?
Anyone else want to join in on the fun?
Update I got by e-mail this morning from Gordon (safety steward at San Diego BMWCCA). From the looks of it a couple of other MINI owners got the notification too.
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The most important is that you need to have a Snell 2000 or 2005 helmet. The Snell 1995 helmets are no longer allowed at our driving events. The Snell certification is good for 10 years plus a 1 year grace period. The time expired in October. If you need a new helmet, JMC Motorsports has SA helmets, you can also get a motorcycle helmet and any of the shops in town.
At the last autocross we changed the run groups to speed things up. It was good because we were able to run 110 cars, it was bad because the work sessions were way too long. We are going back to the old run order so the work sessions will be more reasonable but we will do the worker change while the course is running to speed things up. We plan to run 90 cars, with 10 slots for X cars.
Hope to see you there. If you have questions about the event, please ask the Autocross event coordinators, Gordon Anderson - or Matthew Kogan.
Originally Posted by gordon
There are a few changes for the November 4th autocross that we wanted you to be aware of.The most important is that you need to have a Snell 2000 or 2005 helmet. The Snell 1995 helmets are no longer allowed at our driving events. The Snell certification is good for 10 years plus a 1 year grace period. The time expired in October. If you need a new helmet, JMC Motorsports has SA helmets, you can also get a motorcycle helmet and any of the shops in town.
At the last autocross we changed the run groups to speed things up. It was good because we were able to run 110 cars, it was bad because the work sessions were way too long. We are going back to the old run order so the work sessions will be more reasonable but we will do the worker change while the course is running to speed things up. We plan to run 90 cars, with 10 slots for X cars.
Hope to see you there. If you have questions about the event, please ask the Autocross event coordinators, Gordon Anderson - or Matthew Kogan.
Also, sad to report that from what's been posted over on m|u Jerry and Teresa won't be able to make this event.
Who else is in for this that isn't already on the list? 
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I love it! It's only been a day since your last event and your raring to go again!Originally Posted by Dave
Who else is in for this that isn't already on the list?
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You guys and your warm weather - autocrossing in November. Crazyness. We're starting to think about the ice racing season up here. :D
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Quote:
1. You need to be on REAL Street Tires. i.e. The ones you use on your car everyday - as opposed to what would qualify as a "street" tire in some National series. Specifically, anything with 200 or higher treadwear will work for you.
2. You need to have driven to the track on them.
Are you coming Matt? Didn't see your name on the list?Originally Posted by camelpilot
Fyi on the Warclub (for anyone who is out to get it). There are 2 rules:1. You need to be on REAL Street Tires. i.e. The ones you use on your car everyday - as opposed to what would qualify as a "street" tire in some National series. Specifically, anything with 200 or higher treadwear will work for you.
2. You need to have driven to the track on them.
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Originally Posted by snid
You guys and your warm weather - autocrossing in November. Crazyness. We're starting to think about the ice racing season up here. :D
We have an autocross scheduled the week before Christmas.
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Hi Dave,
I am in and I suspect I am bringing a co-driver to this one (though I won't let him beat me
)
Garth
I am in and I suspect I am bringing a co-driver to this one (though I won't let him beat me
)Garth
Banned
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I am in and I suspect I am bringing a co-driver to this one (though I won't let him beat me )
Garth
Ouch!Originally Posted by Bluegarvis
Hi Dave,I am in and I suspect I am bringing a co-driver to this one (though I won't let him beat me
)Garth
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famous last words? Originally Posted by Bluegarvis
(though I won't let him beat me )
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Likely so...Originally Posted by Dave
famous last words?
I should have added "by 0.10 seconds, no less" in my original post...
Banned
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I should have added "by 0.10 seconds, no less" in my original post...
Whip it, whip it good... Originally Posted by Bluegarvis
Likely so... I should have added "by 0.10 seconds, no less" in my original post...
