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by Reed Gibson
Wed Feb 24, 2021 3:01 pm
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Data acquisition recommendations
Replies: 4
Views: 6180

Re: Data acquisition recommendations

The majority of us collecting data use Solostorm but we all have various camera setups. Personally I think a center mount camera in the cockpit is adequate for reviewing your runs and comparing them to the data. As for the GPS hardware, I'm running Racecapture on our FRS and it was a PITA to get wor...
by Reed Gibson
Thu Jan 28, 2021 11:09 am
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Supplementary Classes in Local PAX Class
Replies: 9
Views: 24883

Re: Supplementary Classes in Local PAX Class

I'm sorry if my posts come across harshly but we have formal processes defined in the by laws (as you quoted above) that should be followed and they are clearly not being followed. As best as I can tell the 2019 CAM/PAX proposal did mostly follow the by laws (emergency change process) with actual s...
by Reed Gibson
Thu Jan 28, 2021 6:28 am
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Supplementary Classes in Local PAX Class
Replies: 9
Views: 24883

Re: Supplementary Classes in Local PAX Class

What we are doing is getting our affairs in order! Currently we have a ruleset (i.e. Supps) that should be mandating how we run our championships. What we haven't done well is publish the results of our meetings, perhaps we need to start publishing the minutes in the open. Rules wise we need to eith...
by Reed Gibson
Tue Jan 26, 2021 7:24 am
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Supplementary Classes in Local PAX Class
Replies: 9
Views: 24883

Supplementary Classes in Local PAX Class

To all Cal Club Autocross Competitors, At the end of the 2020 season the Cal Club e-board voted to offer the newly designated Xtreme Street (XS) classes at our events. Xtreme Street is considered a supplementary class by the SCCA National Office and is not eligible for a Solo National Championship. ...
by Reed Gibson
Thu Jan 14, 2021 2:43 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: 2021 Schedule
Replies: 4
Views: 6352

Re: 2021 Schedule

Currently the only ACS date in March is reserved for the ProSolo (3/20-3/20).
by Reed Gibson
Tue Jan 12, 2021 6:13 am
Forum: Events
Topic: 1/16-1/17 Course Setup
Replies: 0
Views: 2617

1/16-1/17 Course Setup

Hey Everybody! I'd like three helpers for course set up Friday. Current plan is to start setup around noon. I'd also like two more volunteers for the afternoon change over. Let me know if you'd like to help out! This will count as your work assignment for the next day. Friday AM: 1) Chad Ryker 2) Ra...
by Reed Gibson
Fri Dec 18, 2020 1:43 pm
Forum: New to Autocross/New to the Forum
Topic: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!
Replies: 1188
Views: 4117264

Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!

I hope I am posting this in the correct place. If not please let me know and I will move....... I recently ran an autocross track day at BRP with Omega Motorsports Events. I had a blast and thought I should try something a bit more......... well, more. So I joined SCCA and Cal Club and I am hoping ...
by Reed Gibson
Mon Dec 07, 2020 11:31 am
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: JDP Driving Program, Year 2 with no events?
Replies: 8
Views: 22813

Re: JDP Driving Program, Year 2 with no events?

Considering the SCCA needs money upfront to keep things running it makes sense that they would want members to keep their subscriptions current. However for the new generation of SCCA members (myself and the other pesky millennials), membership tenure doesn't really mean a lot. Value for money is go...
by Reed Gibson
Mon Dec 07, 2020 6:31 am
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: JDP Driving Program, Year 2 with no events?
Replies: 8
Views: 22813

Re: JDP Driving Program, Year 2 with no events?

It's worth a shot but I wouldn't expect the SCCA to discount memberships for juniors when the program is clearly on hold. Your SCCA membership is not exclusive to just autocross and you're free to not renew until the day before an event. Personally I just wouldn't renew until I knew there are events...
by Reed Gibson
Mon Nov 02, 2020 6:19 am
Forum: New to Autocross/New to the Forum
Topic: Guidance Going Into 2nd Event
Replies: 5
Views: 13799

Re: Guidance Going Into 2nd Event

Hey Chad, one of the biggest things that will help newcomers is to take part in the novice course walks we offer in the morning. Having someone guide you through your morning walk can be a huge help in getting you prepared to drive the course at speed. Also, be sure to take advantage of our instruct...
by Reed Gibson
Mon Oct 05, 2020 6:37 am
Forum: Events
Topic: JDP Program Temporarily Suspended
Replies: 18
Views: 64740

Re: JDP Program Temporarily Suspended

So let me try this again. Why does it say that the JA can return on the SCCA website ? Are they WRONG ? Again this is straight from there website . Did you read what I posted ? I'll call tomorrow . Straight from the SCCA website, maybe you're not seeing the banner on mobile? The statement "Eac...
by Reed Gibson
Fri Oct 02, 2020 2:49 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: 2021 Event Schedule
Replies: 3
Views: 4011

Re: 2021 Event Schedule

Is the current Board working on our 2021 Schedule? The Long Beach Grand Prix is scheduled for April 18th next year. We are kind of at the whim of the track management at this point in time. We'll see what happens in terms of availability and we'll try our best to fill a schedule that doesn't confli...
by Reed Gibson
Mon Sep 14, 2020 7:45 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: 9/25 - 9/26 Course Setup
Replies: 1
Views: 3639

9/25 - 9/26 Course Setup

Hey Everybody! I'd like three helpers for course set up Friday. Ideally I'd like to smash it out earlier in the morning (probably starting at/around 7:00 am) to avoid the heat. I'd also like two more volunteers for the afternoon change over. Let me know if you'd like to help out! This will count as ...
by Reed Gibson
Tue Sep 08, 2020 6:25 am
Forum: New to Autocross/New to the Forum
Topic: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!
Replies: 1188
Views: 4117264

Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!

I am considering getting a Carbon fiber hood, would that move me from STU to street modified? By the rulebook yes that would make you a Street Mod car but seeing as you probably aren't going to suddenly buy Hoosiers and start cutting body panels I wouldn't worry about staying in STU (where your car...
by Reed Gibson
Tue Jul 21, 2020 7:53 pm
Forum: New to Autocross/New to the Forum
Topic: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!
Replies: 1188
Views: 4117264

Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!

2015 Volkswagen GTi Cold air intake Lowering springs Sport shocks and struts Drilled and slotted rotors What class am I? Hi Steven, your first step would be to check the Solo Rulebook for your car, that can be found here: https://www.scca.com/downloads/48347-2020-solo-rules-book-1-draft-a-2020-01-0...
by Reed Gibson
Thu Jul 16, 2020 7:00 am
Forum: New to Autocross/New to the Forum
Topic: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!
Replies: 1188
Views: 4117264

Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!

Good evening! Newcomer here, wanting to get started. I am reading and absorbing as much information as I can. My question... I have a BMW 320i xDrive. The 320 is listed in G street, what I wanted to know is if the AWD pushed into another class. I couldn't find anything that differentiated rear whee...
by Reed Gibson
Tue Jul 07, 2020 11:58 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Tentative COVID-19 Guidelines Starting June 20th
Replies: 15
Views: 68422

Re: Tentative COVID-19 Guidelines Starting June 20th

Marshall Grice wrote: Tue Jul 07, 2020 11:33 am is the no minor's policy going to apply to the pro solo?
I have no clue what's happening at the head office with regards to the Pro Solo ... we should probably reach out to them and get them briefed on what hoops we're currently jumping through to rent the site.
by Reed Gibson
Mon Jul 06, 2020 6:25 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Tentative COVID-19 Guidelines Starting June 20th
Replies: 15
Views: 68422

Re: Tentative COVID-19 Guidelines Starting June 20th

Any updates to the registered participants only restriction? We submitted an updated guideline to ACS that tried to open up things for non-registered guests but were shot down. Currently, the wording we have awaiting approval is in line with NMCA's policy which allows one "Crew" member pe...
by Reed Gibson
Sun Jun 28, 2020 4:17 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: SOLD - 2016 Fiesta ST AKA Charmin PAX machine
Replies: 0
Views: 2180

SOLD - 2016 Fiesta ST AKA Charmin PAX machine

SOLD Hey everybody, The time has come for me to finally stop driving the easy PAX machine and move on to a new challenge. My current plan is to drive the car at the next Cal Club event and the Fontana Pro before getting real serious about selling it. However, I'd like to offer it up to our community...
by Reed Gibson
Thu Jun 25, 2020 6:43 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: SOLD: 1995 Nissan 240sx Track/Autocross Car
Replies: 4
Views: 3319

Re: For Sale: 1995 Nissan 240sx Track/Autocross Car

Todd Victoria wrote: Wed Jun 24, 2020 4:26 pm Still for sale....Priced to sell. $5K obo.
If you're on Facebook the California Track Addicts page may be a good place to post this! There's also an SCCA Racecar For Sale page that may help this get moved!
by Reed Gibson
Tue Jun 16, 2020 6:35 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Tentative COVID-19 Guidelines Starting June 20th
Replies: 15
Views: 68422

Re: Tentative COVID-19 Guidelines Starting June 20th

"Events are closed to spectators. This includes your family members and friends that may want to come down and watch or support. Only registered entrants are allowed into the event." That statement is in direct conflict with the promise made by SCCA President Mike Cobb on the JDP Townhall...
by Reed Gibson
Thu Jun 04, 2020 9:31 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Track Night in America
Replies: 6
Views: 8676

Re: Track Night in America

Canceled by ACS? From what I'm hearing, it sounds like San Bernardino is not being real helpful with getting ACS approved to have any events. I took a look through the SB county website and they only have mentions of the California Department of Public Health guidance which currently does not allow...
by Reed Gibson
Thu Jun 04, 2020 7:05 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Track Night in America
Replies: 6
Views: 8676

Re: Track Night in America

Canceled by ACS? From what I'm hearing, it sounds like San Bernardino is not being real helpful with getting ACS approved to have any events. I took a look through the SB county website and they only have mentions of the California Department of Public Health guidance which currently does not allow...
by Reed Gibson
Mon Jun 01, 2020 6:59 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Next event?
Replies: 36
Views: 150775

Re: Next event?

Just confirmed that the May 23-24 event at TH did occur without any issues. So if we can ever find a venue..... ACS has contacted us with an updated request for our COVID response plan. Over the weekend I drafted up a new document using the San Diego Region's plan as a template. Hopefully we can ge...
by Reed Gibson
Tue May 12, 2020 6:25 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Next event?
Replies: 36
Views: 150775

Re: Next event?

Not a bad idea Bill. At this point Buttonwillow in the summer may still attract enough people.

We could also look at renting out the skid/drift pad at Willow Springs as well. It's gonna be hot everywhere but I'm sure we can get some people to still come out.