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He doesn't win one if he's still alive.

1. Saftey ----a. Tired course workers ----b. Tired drivers ----c. The drive home I agree with Glenn here - everyone knows it's a night event and should prepare accordingly. As a morning person, I was a bit concerned about falling asleep on the way home from NOTLD, so I made a concerted effort to res...

Thomas Barrett wrote: My fourth run was the best but only good for 4th place.

Working on it still.

Know what you mean - that was the best I've driven all year and it was only good enough for sixth in class!

For those of you who'd like to relive the course: here's video of my runs at 1:30 a.m. Surprised I didn't keel over from fatigue and sleepiness. My fastest of my four runs was #3 with a 35.1xx- note that I'm on 2 year-old Azenis on my Miata in SK2. Run #1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dnFa76699I ...

I wanted to take the time to thank the instructors for this event for helping things go smoothly when needed: Tom Berry, Lisa Severy, Scott McHugh and everyone else who helped out. It's always good when novices leave with a positive experience as it increases the likelihood they'll come back and may...

Mako Koiwai wrote:Not sure if Leonard understood what you were asking. ;)

Perhaps you should "formally" list your "resume."

Oh, I understood. I also didn't say they would say 'yes.' }:)

Just a couple of quick notes: You can't be an instructor until after you've competed and only approved instructors are allowed to instruct. Cool. Can someone provide the link to fill out needed forms and such or who I need to chat with to become an instructor? B There aren't any forms. Just talk to...

The link to the main solo site is the logo on the top of the page.

Funny how that rule was to eliminate the unfair advantage of grabbing a top dog driver to coach you around the course, yet our instructor rules specifically create that exact situation! Now you know why I asked to be an instructor in another thread :) The more times I see the course.... B Just a co...

We have a limited number of loaner helmets available at the motorhome.

In the past novice runs and X runs were not allowed. Working in the dark is more difficult. I highly recommend we not allow novice runs for the NOTLD - I could be wrong, but you had to have participated in at least a couple of events before you could run NOTLD the last time I competed in one, but I...

The real bonus is Mazda's support program. Register through MazdaMotorsports.com (requires your SCCA membership and some other easier stuff), compete in the car for at least two events per year and you're eligible for huge discounts on factory parts for the car. Mike Definite plus for owning and au...

They just don't make too many 15-16 inch rim race tires that will fit on narrow stock rims. I don't think a 275-50-15 Hoosier will work on a 15x7 rim for example. What size rims do Miatas run? It depends on the year. The first gen Miata's ('90-'93) ran 14 x 5.5, except for some of the special editi...

Mike Simanyi wrote:

Bryan Heitkotter wrote:
By the way, who was announcing the 3rd heat? I didn't recognize the voice, but then again that's not one of my strong points.

I'm not positive, but that may have been our own Reverend Curtis Luther.

Mike

Yup, that was Curt Luther (I was working computer next to him).

Hi Dan,

Welcome to the region! We run all 12 months of the year and do about 12-16 events a year.

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Blanco .. wrote:Please tell me that the CSCC dont allow this sort of complete stupidtity!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqR_8sPRN70" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Definitely not allowed.

Leonard, you can store them--trailer or tires--in fact, you can use my trailer--at my house in Ontario. Change them here or pick-um up... What's another stack of tires or a trailer they would be amongst friends. Don Thanks, Don. I may take you up on that offer someday soon. We'll talk later. :D

I can't even view this video on my system! I chose the URL for the QuickTime video. There were 2 other options. You may just not have QuickTime installed on your computer. Silly me, I haven't installed Quicktime under Firefox 3. I just viewed the video on Exploder and, yeah, that's the one I saw. L...

Kurt Rahn wrote:http://www.commutercars.com/images/thea ... a_mov.html

It looks really weird. I keep waiting for it to tip right over...

Then again, maybe my memory is a bit hazy. =) I can't even view this video on my system!

Jason Isley BS RX8 wrote: 3. A set of race tires and a nice piece of glass will make a great table in your studio, when not in use.

Actually, I've got enough closet space to store two sets of tires, so I'm good there. Just no room for a trailer.

These cars have a surprisingly low center of gravity as most of the weight is BELOW the driver. So, tipping over would be pretty difficult - saw a video of this on an autocross course and it's just shocking how good it looks out there.

Blanco .. wrote:

Giovanni Jaramillo wrote:
This Friday is a holiday. Steve meant the Friday (July 18th) before the Cal Club Divisional @El Toro MCAS on Sat-Sun (July 19th-20th)

So is it every friday before the race or just this one?

Just this one.

Blanco .. wrote:why no comments on the ones I mentioned above?

Because none of us drives them. Well, a couple do drive Mustangs...

So you can only practice at practice events? & what about when you have a work schedule like mine & never know when your working? alot of times I learn the day before about work. :roll: Can you enter events the day of the event? or do you always need to pre-register? You can 'practice' at c...

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