All Corvette Autocross 03/05/06 Marina (Monterey), CA
01-25-2006, 11:44 AM
#21
Safety Car
Originally Posted by tjZ06
....... more experience w/ his car will surely put him on top.
-TJ
-TJ
Last edited by andy82; 01-25-2006 at 05:25 PM.
01-25-2006, 11:58 AM
#22
Race Director
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by andy82
We'll see. The more competition the more fun! I personally don't care which class other cars are in (I'm running in C2), but more interested in the overall ranking across classes.
01-25-2006, 01:19 PM
#24
Race Director
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by #001 2001 Z06
I'm stock. 
Car is in the shop.
The hp will not help out out much unless you are doing 80+mph in an autocross.
May cruise by just to watch.
Car is in the shop.
The hp will not help out out much unless you are doing 80+mph in an autocross.
May cruise by just to watch.
You should be participating. We an teach you how to drive that beast
01-26-2006, 12:39 AM
#25
Melting Slicks
Originally Posted by #001 2001 Z06
hp will not help out out much unless you are doing 80+mph in an autocross.
-TJ
01-26-2006, 12:52 AM
#26
Melting Slicks
Will they black flag me for going to slow? I would like to do this... I wonder if I fit with my helmet on....also is there any special requirements in having a camera in your car?
01-26-2006, 01:30 AM
#27
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Thread Starter
Originally Posted by Miguels
Will they black flag me for going to slow? I would like to do this... I wonder if I fit with my helmet on....also is there any special requirements in having a camera in your car?
01-26-2006, 01:38 AM
#28
Melting Slicks
Originally Posted by Miguels
Will they black flag me for going to slow? I would like to do this... I wonder if I fit with my helmet on....also is there any special requirements in having a camera in your car?
-TJ
01-26-2006, 08:01 PM
#29
Race Director
Originally Posted by Homer3D
Is this place beginner friendly?? I have never been Autox'ing.
01-28-2006, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by chaos on wheels
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02-04-2006, 10:55 PM
#37
Safety Car
I'd love to attend... just need the car to show up in time, and break it in. :-) On order right now (Hi Kurt!), haven't been to an autox in close to six years now...
02-05-2006, 07:09 AM
#38
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i will def. be attending and participating. i have never done any autox so im glad to hear that there will be other newbs as well.
do we have to do anything to sign up prior to the event?
do we have to do anything to sign up prior to the event?
02-05-2006, 10:47 AM
#39
Safety Car
Originally Posted by 89 Paul in Cal
Hey, that black C4 looks familiar
Homer(and other 1st timers):
You really should go! It is ALOT of fun!!!!!!
Well worth the trip!!!!
These things are put on by Santa Clara corvettes, check them out here:
www.sccorvettes.org
click on event photos.
Here is another shot I took:
Some tips:
Make sure your car is mechanically sound and fit. There will be a tech inspection. Have all fluids up to their proper levels, make sure ya have enough brake pad, brake fluid topped off, no loose objects in the interior.....
Take a helmet. I think there is a loaner or two available or just borrow one. Take a windbreaker and sunscreen. It is usually cool and foggy in the morning session and quite windy but sunny in the afternoon session. There is a morning session, and an afternoon session followed sometimes by open session.
You will have to "work" in order to "run". I recommend you "work" first and "run" after. Example: if you sign up for the morning session, you will probably sign up as "work group 1, run group 2".
Basically, you go with 2 other people to a "station" on the course. One guy has a flag(usually not a 1st timer), one guy has the walkie-talkie(to report to main control of any spin-outs or situations), and a third person to watch the other two's backs. Safety! All 3 of you are always looking out for each other from cars
After you sign up, walk the course with the other participants and try to memorize the layout.
When it's your session/time to run, keep an eye out for flaggers. There will be maybe 2 or 3 other cars running on the course at the same time but spaced out with enough distance between everyone. In case someone spins or something, watch for a flagger telling you to stop or slow down. Abort run if need be. You will get a make-up run. No pressure!
The guy at the very end of the course will give you your time slip.
I think you get 3 runs in a session. Most important of all, HAVE FUN!!!!!
Homer(and other 1st timers):
You really should go! It is ALOT of fun!!!!!!
Well worth the trip!!!!
These things are put on by Santa Clara corvettes, check them out here:
www.sccorvettes.org
click on event photos.
Here is another shot I took:
Some tips:
Make sure your car is mechanically sound and fit. There will be a tech inspection. Have all fluids up to their proper levels, make sure ya have enough brake pad, brake fluid topped off, no loose objects in the interior.....
Take a helmet. I think there is a loaner or two available or just borrow one. Take a windbreaker and sunscreen. It is usually cool and foggy in the morning session and quite windy but sunny in the afternoon session. There is a morning session, and an afternoon session followed sometimes by open session.
You will have to "work" in order to "run". I recommend you "work" first and "run" after. Example: if you sign up for the morning session, you will probably sign up as "work group 1, run group 2".
Basically, you go with 2 other people to a "station" on the course. One guy has a flag(usually not a 1st timer), one guy has the walkie-talkie(to report to main control of any spin-outs or situations), and a third person to watch the other two's backs. Safety! All 3 of you are always looking out for each other from cars
After you sign up, walk the course with the other participants and try to memorize the layout.
When it's your session/time to run, keep an eye out for flaggers. There will be maybe 2 or 3 other cars running on the course at the same time but spaced out with enough distance between everyone. In case someone spins or something, watch for a flagger telling you to stop or slow down. Abort run if need be. You will get a make-up run. No pressure!
The guy at the very end of the course will give you your time slip.
I think you get 3 runs in a session. Most important of all, HAVE FUN!!!!!
