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cquist

03-19-2009, 02:08 PM

The autocross will be held at Ki-Kare on friday July 10th. The event will run from 9am untill 4pm. The amount of laps will depend on how many cars participate. The cost is $35 to race and it is free to watch from the grandstands. No one but the driver will be permitted near the pit area. The drag race will be going on at the same time. It is $15 for a spectator pass. If you buy the pass you will also have access to the autocross pit area. Pete Basica from Pedders and Rich Johnson from BackStreet Performance are sponsoring the event. Frank Vinson from the local SCCA club will be running the event for us. This is his home course so he knows what he is doing. I invite all to come out. Even if you are not(which you should be) registered for the co-vention you can still come out and autocross. It would help if I had a count of who will be coming to join Pete, Rich, and myself at this event. You do not have to pre-register for the autocross. We will take all that show up, but it would be nice to know. Ok, so who is in?

Midnight

03-19-2009, 02:27 PM

I have a dumb question, sir. If I register for the co-vention, what would I be registering for?

sandu002

03-19-2009, 05:30 PM

I am pre-registered and paid for the autox.

cquist

03-19-2009, 05:48 PM

I have a dumb question, sir. If I register for the co-vention, what would I be registering for?

It is a weeklong event July 7th-11th in Dayton Ohio. Your registration includes entering your car to be judged, seminars, awards, so on and so forth. Look through the old threads about the national GTO meets. It is a good time with a great group of people with an interest in our cars.

BRAZEN06GTO

03-19-2009, 11:10 PM

Dammit Carl, after watching this event the past two years, I'd really like to participate in this.

Can I get a free pass out of the Nutter center...or better yet borrow your goat, say Fri from 9am-4pm?:eyetwitch:

TurkeyHawk

03-20-2009, 09:17 AM

cquist

03-20-2009, 11:45 AM

You guys should both run your cars!

Why the hell wouldn't you?

Man up!

Hey Todd, Whats up? Todd's car will be on display inside and can not be moved all week.

sandu002

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What does this post have to do with the autox???

robscar

05-05-2009, 06:03 PM

Todd,
I was about to send in my registration today and was thinking of the x-cross event. Shoot me a message or call me so we can talk about this.

cquist

05-07-2009, 04:07 PM

Guys we need to get signed up for the autocross. 2 months and till the event and still only a few people signed up. It s gonna be a good time.

robscar

05-07-2009, 05:56 PM

This autocross newb signed up today. What's the worst that can happen,,,,that's right things break.

sandu002

05-07-2009, 06:32 PM

This autocross newb signed up today. What's the worst that can happen,,,,that's right things break.

You crush all the cones........lol

chance575

05-07-2009, 09:09 PM

todd's afraid I'll beat him

robscar

05-08-2009, 02:01 AM

I will crush all the cone-heads!!!

My wife won't be with me, she's the one that breaks things.
Along with my live in father in-law.

Keeps a guy busy.

Midnight

05-08-2009, 06:58 AM

Guys we need to get signed up for the autocross. 2 months and till the event and still only a few people signed up. It s gonna be a good time.

Okay, but no laughing at the douche trying to autocross with a stock set-up. :shiner:

psu goat

05-08-2009, 09:07 AM

cquist

05-08-2009, 11:27 AM

Im sure Pete and Rich will also have a few giveaways.

SK360

05-08-2009, 11:27 AM

Who planned the drag and autocross at the same time? :bomb:

cquist

05-08-2009, 05:56 PM

It is usualy not the same crowd. We have the track rental on Friday so it needed to be at the same time to be cost effective. Sorry if it is a conflict to you or anyone else. Hope to see you there either way.

sandu002

05-08-2009, 06:53 PM

Originally I thought these were scheduled at different times. If they are at the same time, I will have to request a refund on the drag racing spectator fee. Guess I better look at the schedule again!!

cquist

05-10-2009, 05:12 PM

We will take care of you.

TurkeyHawk

05-13-2009, 09:50 PM

This autocross newb signed up today. What's the worst that can happen,,,,that's right things break.

Rob,

You won't break anything. It's a ton of fun. EVERYONE should do it. Unfortunately I don't have the fundage to replace the beat stocker tires or add anything else to the set up so I will have to run what I have again and see how I fare this year? We'll see.

Chance and PSUGoat, bring it, I love competition!

TurkeyHawk

05-13-2009, 09:56 PM

Hmm, this is the same weekend as the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix double-event Autocross with Steel Cities SCCA...I need to think about this, especially since Rich and the gang from BackStreet will be there, as well as Pete...gotta show my support for both.

Decisions, Decisions.

Unfortunately, for whatever reason, this is not a well participated or even attended event, hasn't been the last 2 years, although 2 years ago was better than last year.

I'm not even signing up for anything else show related like judging except for the autocross, it's really the only reason I even go to GTOAA, except for seeing friends and such.

Honestly, if I had the chance to go to a proper SCCA sanctioned dual meet, I would do that if it were me.

I'd still like to see you there nonetheless, but the reality is you will probably be somewhat disappointed. No offense to those putting on or sponsoring the event.

sandu002

05-14-2009, 03:55 AM

I just hope we more of the first gen cars to participate this year. Last year only one guy showed up in his 64. It's just great viewing to see those cars go thru the course.

GTO 06

05-17-2009, 01:55 PM

as defending most cones hit I must make an apperance

I'll be there...
I want see some older T/A , Grand Am as well as some older GTO

Morty
Step away from the 484

BRAZEN06GTO

05-17-2009, 06:09 PM

as defending most cones hit I must make an apperance
I'll be there...
I want see some older T/A , Grand Am as well as some older GTO

Morty
Step away from the 484

Morty...you're the man! See ya' in a couple months!

:thumbs:

Spieldawg

05-18-2009, 04:11 PM

Damn it! I will be in NYC for the Bullrun start... I wanna run Autocross again!

ks gto (Cap)

05-26-2009, 04:30 PM

As far as "breaking things"....really not worry alot about. I did it 2 years ago in our old 65 and all that happened was I popped my front fender insignia off in a turn. I flogged it pretty hard and it stayed together fine. Oh...and I just popped the isignia back in.
It was one of the best times I've had in that car....even though it can't compete against the new Generation Goats. (But I sure tried!)
I'd do it again this year, but we're putting the 65 in Concours Modified for the first time.
Can't recomend it enough...excellent stress release. Cap

sandu002

05-27-2009, 03:59 AM

Cap,

Look forward to seeing you and the wife at the autox. I will be runnin' the '06 again. Also love seeing your beautiful '65 again.

Bill

ks gto (Cap)

05-27-2009, 04:09 PM

Spieldawg--Fantastic!----Robin and I did not miss one episode of Bullrun this year-in fact we made it "date night" to be sure to catch it! It'll be great to have a GTO in it this year. Best of Luck to you! Cap

cquist

05-28-2009, 11:29 AM

Just a few more weeks. Thanks CAP for encouraging people to try this. Looking forward to seeing Robin. HEHE

GTO 06

05-28-2009, 03:59 PM

Robin and Cap .. I am so glad you are final going to put that beautiful 1965 in cocourse and I am sure its a gold ....

I will miss it at the AutoX but im sure you guys will make your way to see the others run...

only a few short weeks before the event of year....
have a safe trip..
see ya soon...

Morty

codyallcorn

06-08-2009, 03:51 PM

I not registered for the co-vention but as this appeals to me (even though i'm stock suspension) I may have to come down for some fun (probably on my stock wheels and tires). Is there anything i need to do, or just show up?

cquist

06-15-2009, 07:05 PM

Just show up pay the $35 and have at it.

Midnight

06-17-2009, 08:46 AM

Well, I thought I had mailed my registration a couple of weeks ago, and then I found it on my desk this morning. So, hopefully it will make the 20-mile journey to the PO box by Monday. ;)

BTW, a certain blue-themed home improvement store had the requisite fire extinguishers "on sale" for ±$17.

BRAZEN06GTO

06-19-2009, 11:29 PM

Well, I thought I had mailed my registration a couple of weeks ago, and then I found it on my desk this morning. So, hopefully it will make the 20-mile journey to the PO box by Monday. ;)

Was it your initial registration or the "2nd packet"?
Either way, you should be good to go Tom.

What days you attending?

Midnight

06-20-2009, 08:53 AM

Was it your initial registration or the "2nd packet"?
Either way, you should be good to go Tom.

What days you attending?
It was my initial registration. Hopefully I'll be okay. If not, I'll be there anyway.

I'm not sure which days. I'm trying to get my work schedule set up so that I can be a complete slacker that week though. :gr_devil:

TurkeyHawk

06-24-2009, 07:05 AM

Cap & Robin,

Looking forward to seeing you both there again this year. If you can, please make it out to the autocross again.

I will extend another ride around or two to both of you again this year if you make it over.

See you there!

Todd O

Turkeyhawk

As far as "breaking things"....really not worry alot about. I did it 2 years ago in our old 65 and all that happened was I popped my front fender insignia off in a turn. I flogged it pretty hard and it stayed together fine. Oh...and I just popped the isignia back in.
It was one of the best times I've had in that car....even though it can't compete against the new Generation Goats. (But I sure tried!)
I'd do it again this year, but we're putting the 65 in Concours Modified for the first time.
Can't recomend it enough...excellent stress release. Cap

codyallcorn

06-27-2009, 12:09 PM

I forgot to ask, are there any safety requirements to run this?

cquist

06-27-2009, 06:51 PM

I forgot to ask, are there any safety requirements to run this?

You will have to wear a helmet. If you do not have one it will be provided.

Rob@WretchedMS

07-04-2009, 03:31 PM

I'll be there but I think I'll be short a car. We will have a good time anyhow

TurkeyHawk

07-08-2009, 09:20 PM

It is with much regret and dissapointment that I will not be able to attend the Nats this year and subsequently participate in the autocross event. Good Luck to all who do, have fun!

littlemissGTO

07-09-2009, 04:15 AM

I'll be there but I think I'll be short a car. We will have a good time anyhow

Looking forward to meeting you.

Midnight

07-10-2009, 02:11 PM

I don't care who you are, that was a lot of fun right there! :woot:

Rob@WretchedMS

07-10-2009, 04:51 PM

ya, i'll agree to that. lol

littlemissGTO

07-10-2009, 06:41 PM

Yes, it was a blast. Cone done turn 2.

dayton937

07-11-2009, 08:50 AM

Ahahah, that was such a great time. I guess the ones that were there can appreciate it :)

Draggin' cones, Morty, rental cars, runnin' out of gas, what more could ya ask for??! lol

Big thanks to Carl & crew for putting this on!!

littlemissGTO

07-11-2009, 02:00 PM

Nothing like making a pass, going to get gas, and coming back in time to make two more passes.

stk327

07-12-2009, 01:14 PM

I had a great time. It was nice meeting you all.

Rob@WretchedMS

07-12-2009, 04:46 PM

I also had a good time, and it WAS great meeting everyone.

stk, let me know if you have any questions with your car, i'd be glad to help.

can't wait until the next get together/autocross so i can beat on my own car this time.

Midnight

07-12-2009, 05:01 PM

Cone down... Turn 2. :gr_jest:

robscar

07-12-2009, 06:20 PM

I had a fab time. Just a shame I didn't get to meet all of you.
Nothing quite like getting the opportunity to powerslide the GTO and not have to worry about the law.
For those that have never done this. It is a definite must do next year. I did eleven runs, the car performed flawlessly and was none the worse for it. Even made a run with the a/c on. Car was not even dirty when we were done.
When your doing flag duty you can really see the participents getting better every run. You could see when someone would get frustrated during a run, when they would get the car set up for a series of cones, when they would put all of the knowledge from each previous run together for a great run.
Great time, looking forward to doing it again.

Rob@WretchedMS

07-12-2009, 06:54 PM

lol, i made every run with the AC on, radio too.

Midnight

07-12-2009, 06:56 PM

lol, I had the stereo blasting. :shiner:

It was good to meet everyone. :thumbs:

GTO 06

07-12-2009, 07:42 PM

no cones this year...best time was 41.1

I had a great time.
Glad I made a few young lady happy with a few runs with passangers....

again had a great time...

thanks
Carl...

Morty

Rob@WretchedMS

07-12-2009, 07:43 PM

Did you take Kim for a ride?

stk327

07-13-2009, 09:22 AM

Thanks Rob. I really appreciate the help. I found an article on here last night that had pdf's of the front suspension. I'm tearing into her as soon as I get home tonight. Now that I am going to have some good suspension I'm going to try to run it some more. Thanks again!

sable

07-13-2009, 09:47 AM

Was a blast to watch you guys run. I was thinking I should have run the Auto X instead of the drags. And I'm not just saying that because I failed miserably on the track that day either. LOL