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Doug... I'll be there.

You can confirm my attendance.

Checking in

If you've got room for one more, I'd like to join in too.

late check in

count me in for the third year running

Leonard ,

if they dont let u in we can split my runs and the work sessions
cool?

or we can do that anyway

I'm in, thanks Doug....

John Edwards wrote:Doug,

I should be back from Nats on Friday, so I think I can make it.

John...

What -- John attend a practice?

Doug... ride alongs ok for this event?

Jack Tsou wrote:Doug... ride alongs ok for this event?

Toyota Speedway at Irwindale

This event is a closed to to the public Car Show with gate fees. All workers do not have to pay to enter or pay to run.
Your name will be on a list at the entrance.

Auto-X Workers can ride with any other workers. You may not get as many runs if you ride (not sure). Some Workers will be instructors.
Instructors are OK to take rides or give rides but all Auto-x people (who are not workers) need to clear the gate and pay a fee.
If you bring an extra worker/ helper who will not drive we may make an exception (they will need to work grid or staging when not riding).
Please tell me before the day of the event if you want a helper / rider not driver.

Food is available at the sight but it is kind of expensive. Think about bringing your lunch.
I would like it if we did not break for lunch so all worker get a good amount of runs.
Please understand that the folks that pay don't work and they are supposed to have fun.

Dubfest event Information-
The Socal event is the largest and longest running So Cal West Coast VW event. This event will be hosted at Toyota Speedway at Irwindale Track.
This event is the only to offer a motorsport portion (Auto-X) taking place in the middle of the 1/3 mile oval as well as many zones catering to games, lounge, and interaction.
This event is intended for the whole family so make sure to bring the kids and grandparents!

Rockstar will be on hand offering free samples, REVO is having an exclusive Dubfest special on chip tuning with a free pair of Black Fly sun glasses,
Game Crazy will have a gaming competition on 2 of the newest and hottest games available,
Jada Toys will have a large display as well as a RC track as well as many vendors will have brand new products to debut and show sales... and much more!!!

Pre-Registered Car show and Auto-X drivers Roll In: 7:30am - 9:30am
Day-Of Auto-X Participants Roll In: 8:30am - 9:45am
Admission Fee: $15 (8 & younger free)
Show Hours: 10am - 4:30pm

Doug,
Will it ok to setup a canopy where we'll be parking?

Mike Kazmierczak wrote:Doug,
Will it ok to setup a canopy where we'll be parking?

Yes but it must be tied down.

Doug Teulie wrote:

Mike Kazmierczak wrote:Doug,
Will it ok to setup a canopy where we'll be parking?

Yes but it must be tied down.

Thanks, it will be.

John Edwards checking in... Back from Lincoln! Had a great time! Should arrive sometime before 8:00, will leave CM @ 7:00

JE...

John Edwards wrote:John Edwards checking in... Back from Lincoln! Had a great time! Should arrive sometime before 8:00, will leave CM @ 7:00

JE...

Great!!

Just got in from a full day of practice and helping with the event at Irwindale. My hat's off to Doug for stepping up and doing a most steller job today. From what I understand this event got dumped on him in a big way, and I for one what to say what a terrific job he did in getting things done! THANK YOU DOUG!
Had a couple of the newbie kids come up after the event and say thank you for the driving tips and that they had a great experience. I naturally told them to come out for more autocrossing at out events.

Thanks again Doug for this rare opportunity!!! You're #1 buddy!

John...

Yup,

Right in with John on this one. My dad and I had a good time.

Fun course!!

Thanks for the oportunity...

Cheers,

Ian

John Edwards wrote:Just got in from a full day of practice and helping with the event at Irwindale. My hat's off to Doug for stepping up and doing a most steller job today. From what I understand this event got dumped on him in a big way, and I for one what to say what a terrific job he did in getting things done! THANK YOU DOUG!
Had a couple of the newbie kids come up after the event and say thank you for the driving tips and that they had a great experience. I naturally told them to come out for more autocrossing at out events.

Thanks again Doug for this rare opportunity!!! You're #1 buddy!

John...

Thanks John.

I want to thank each and every one for using good judgment, helping with the layout / set up and all the work in the morning / and all day.
This event did not want to happen but did and with no bad spins or dangerous incidents. The Speedway threw every #^*@** curve ball they could at us. It was frustrating but we still pulled it off. Some folks went home early and I want to thank them for all they did (some did not even get to run and I hope we can make that up to them, seriously!). Most folks got 8-12 runs so for them it worked out. I do not think we will ever do any driving events at Irwindale Speedway after the way we were treated by the track staff.

I wasn't too certain we would be able to pull it off considering we started almost 3 hours later than scheduled, but I ended up having a great time, so thanks to everyone who chipped in to make this happen despite the odds.

Here's a video of a couple of my runs:
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In car video from the Mighty Fiat 850 Sedan...

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More to follow...

Steve Glusman wrote:Why am I up at this hour [5:30 a.m. ??]

I guess I really like Auto-X !!

Dude, it's 8:30 in Philly, so you actually slept in. }:)

Steve Glusman wrote:

John Edwards wrote:Doug,

I should be back from Nats on Friday, so I think I can make it.

John...

What -- John attend a practice?

It's a Sunday - the shop is closed on Sunday's, well most of the time.

Sorry I bailed, I like you guys and all, just not enough to get into your pants.

No workers in shorts?

Last time I was there, the idiot instructor of their race school was in charge. Tech consisted of checking air pressure. Most important thing.... Air pressure.

Steve Ekstrand wrote:No workers in shorts?

Last time I was there, the idiot instructor of their race school was in charge. Tech consisted of checking air pressure. Most important thing.... Air pressure.

No DRIVERS in shorts. Working in shorts was perfectly acceptable.