Sep 11 (Saturday) autocross on the OVAL at ODS

[Black396]

Just a reminder....

This Saturday we have our next points event at ODS on the oval.

This will be the first chance to play on the oval this year (other than the American Iron event). We have the oval three more times this year but they are all in October.

Sunday, October 3rd on the oval *
Saturday, October 16th on the oval **
Sunday, October 31st on the oval *

[LilRedCorvette]

Just a reminder....

This Saturday we have our next points event at ODS on the oval.

This will be the first chance to play on the oval this year (other than the American Iron event). We have the oval three more times this year but they are all in October.

Sunday, October 3rd on the oval *
Saturday, October 16th on the oval **
Sunday, October 31st on the oval *

WOOHOOOOOO!

I'm signed up for all of them. [:D]

[Black396]

I'm signed up for all of them. [:D]

Way to go! Now all we have to do is get you and hubby signed up for one of the NASA HPDE events. He can drive his BMW and you can drive the vette and kick his... um, uh, you know [:))]

[urtoslo]

Just a reminder....

This Saturday we have our next points event at ODS on the oval.

This will be the first chance to play on the oval this year (other than the American Iron event). We have the oval three more times this year but they are all in October.

Sunday, October 3rd on the oval *
Saturday, October 16th on the oval **
Sunday, October 31st on the oval *


I'll be there this week!

[LilRedCorvette]

I'm signed up for all of them. [:D]

Way to go! Now all we have to do is get you and hubby signed up for one of the NASA HPDE events. He can drive his BMW and you can drive the vette and kick his... um, uh, you know [:))]

LOL! Well, Todd isn't too keen on the racing stuff...lately his 'thang' has been paintball, shooting guns at NRA, and playing poker with the boys. Whatever makes him happy!

I'll probably just do the ovals for this year...car maintenance adds up and it's likely I need another surgery on my foot. I'll update later. [:(]

[Black396]

... it's likely I need another surgery on my foot. I'll update later. [:(]

I saw your post in the 'Overnight/Mystery Cruise Topic. Doesn't sound [B-)] at all. I hope it doesn't come to that.

[Ebein]

... it's likely I need another surgery on my foot. I'll update later. [:(]

I saw your post in the 'Overnight/Mystery Cruise Topic. Doesn't sound [B-)] at all. I hope it doesn't come to that.


I'll be there to see if I can scrub off the remainder of the tread
on these Run-Flats [:))]

[Black396]

I'll be there to see if I can scrub off the remainder of the tread
on these Run-Flats [:))]

You mean to say you still have tread after this weekend? [:D]

I'll see ya there Bill.

[GT4me]

I may just be helping, but I plan on being there!

[Black396]

I may just be helping, but I plan on being there!

Good! It's been too long since we've seen you. ...adn you know I'll give you a ride. [;)]

[six_speed]

Ya know what? I might just run this weekend.

So there ya go folks, if you don't come you will miss the rare opportunity of seeing me run at ODS. [;)]

[GT4me]

Mike...I can always count on you for a ride! Whoo Hoo! [:D]

[Ebein]

I'll be there to see if I can scrub off the remainder of the tread
on these Run-Flats [:))]

You mean to say you still have tread after this weekend? [:D]

I'll see ya there Bill.


Actually its still a 1/16 or 1/8th over the wear rib heh

[LilRedCorvette]

Ya know what? I might just run this weekend.

So there ya go folks, if you don't come you will miss the rare opportunity of seeing me run at ODS. [;)]

Hope your car doesn't fall apart.

[:))] [:p]

[Black396]

Actually its still a 1/16 or 1/8th over the wear rib heh

So were John's but all that drifting he was doing wore the outer edge almost to the cords. [:D]

That's one more good reason to go with Kumhos, safety. They have 6 ply tread (2 steel, 2 rayon and 2 nylon) and 3 ply sidewalls. If you unknowingly happen to get into the cords during a long session they will hold up longer then a regular 4 ply tire.

I've seen Rick Poage come in from Summit after an especially heavy session only to find major portions of the cords showing through.

[six_speed]

Hope your car doesn't fall apart.

[:))] [:p]

Keep talkin smack woman. You'll be [:((] when I crush your times. [:p]

[LilRedCorvette]

Hope your car doesn't fall apart.

[:))] [:p]

Keep talkin smack woman. You'll be [:((] when I crush your times. [:p]

Who said anything about times? I know I'm a newbie and won't be very fast.

I just don't want you to hafta take your poor car home in a plastic bag.

[six_speed]

I just don't want you to hafta take your poor car home in a plastic bag.

Don't worry about me or my car gettin home. The way you drive it would be faster if I walked. [:p] [;)]

[LilRedCorvette]

I just don't want you to hafta take your poor car home in a plastic bag.

Don't worry about me or my car gettin home. The way you drive it would be faster if I walked. [:p] [;)]

Honey, I could kick your a$$ and you know it. All this coming from the same guy who said I drove pretty fast to and from Carlisle. ::rolleyes::

[Black396]

Sounds to me like we got a 'grudge match' in the making.

Of course to make it fair we'll have to modify the results with the appropriate PAX number (handicaps). [:D]

[LilRedCorvette]

Ya know something? At this rate our online trash talk session can earn me Elite Member posting status...WOOHOO!

[six_speed]

Honey, I could kick your a$$ and you know it.

Yes dear. http://www.geocities.com/six_speed/images/Icons/duckcover.gif [:p]

All this coming from the same guy who said I drove pretty fast to and from Carlisle. ::rolleyes::

Yes, yes you did. http://www.geocities.com/six_speed/images/Icons/thumbsup.gif http://www.geocities.com/six_speed/images/Icons/cheers.gif

[Black396]

Ya know something? At this rate our online trash talk session can earn me Elite Member posting status...WOOHOO!

I was [:-?] if there was an ulterior motive in there somewhere. [;)]

[LilRedCorvette]

Ya know something? At this rate our online trash talk session can earn me Elite Member posting status...WOOHOO!

I was [:-?] if there was an ulterior motive in there somewhere. [;)]

Gee, Mikey, you can see right through me. [#-o]

[six_speed]

Of course to make it fair we'll have to modify the results with the appropriate PAX number (handicaps). [:D]

What's the SCCA PAX number for being female? [:p] [;)]

(Now I am REALLY going to run and hide now) [>:)]

[LilRedCorvette]

Of course to make it fair we'll have to modify the results with the appropriate PAX number (handicaps). [:D]

What's the SCCA PAX number for being female? [:p] [;)]

(Now I am REALLY going to run and hide now) [>:)]

Be afraid...be VERY afraid. I know where you live. [>:)]

OK, Mike...whose side will YOU be on? Gotta help me kick his a$$!

[Black396]

OK, Mike...whose side will YOU be on? Gotta help me kick his a$$!

Well the PAX will definitely be to your advantage. He'll have to run BSP because his car isn't stock while you get to run A Stock Ladies Novice. With a handicap like that you will blow him away. [;)]

[LilRedCorvette]

OK, Mike...whose side will YOU be on? Gotta help me kick his a$$!

Well the PAX will definitely be to your advantage. He'll have to run BSP because his car isn't stock while you get to run A Stock Ladies Novice. With a handicap like that you will blow him away. [;)]

My exhaust isn't stock, though. According to Joe it's a Corsa system; I don't know which. Is that gonna screw things up?

[Black396]

That is authorized as long as "the physical dimensions and configuration remain unchanged". Otherwise, welcome to BSP [:((]

[LilRedCorvette]

That is authorized as long as "the physical dimensions and configuration remain unchanged". Otherwise, welcome to BSP [:((]

I'm sure if you all look at it you'll let me know what my "fate" is. LOL

[GT4me]

OK, if this rain holds up through Sat....can we all just meet for lunch? I miss everyone [>:D<]

[Black396]

OK, if this rain holds up through Sat....can we all just meet for lunch? I miss everyone [>:D<]


Pizza and Beer! [:D]

[Ebein]

OK, if this rain holds up through Sat....can we all just meet for lunch? I miss everyone [>:D<]


Pizza and Beer! [:D]

Pizza and Root Beer! [>:D<] [**==]

[urtoslo]

Pizza and Root Beer! [>:D<] [**==]


What, you ain't 21 yet? [:D] [;)]

[Ebein]

Pizza and Root Beer! [>:D<] [**==]


What, you ain't 21 yet? [:D] [;)]

Hahah, um thanks for the compliment i guess lol
I dont drink though and im 34 ;p

[urtoslo]

Pizza and Root Beer! [>:D<] [**==]


What, you ain't 21 yet? [:D] [;)]

Hahah, um thanks for the compliment i guess lol
I dont drink though and im 34 ;p


No insult intended! You are a fine upstanding young man and this just goes along with what I've seen so far. Hot dogs, apple pie, Corvettes and root beer!

Ever had Old Dominion root beer? That's some good root beer! [B-)]

[urtoslo]

Just checked the weather and it looks good for Saturday's autox. However, if it goes fubar how about having an impromptu bench racing session at Old Dominion Brewery in Ashburn?

[urtoslo]

Oh, before I forget, PAX indices are for p_ssies... [:D]

[six_speed]

Oh, before I forget, PAX indices are for p_ssies... [:D]

[:))] [:))] [:))]

[Black396]

Oh, before I forget, PAX indices are for p_ssies... [:D]

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[Ebein]

Oh, before I forget, PAX indices are for p_ssies... [:D]

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Ok, whats a PAX indicies

Andrej, I didnt take it as an insult, people just seem to have
a hard time guessing how old I am. I got carded 2 years ago
buying beer for my neighbors party heh

[Black396]

Oh, before I forget, PAX indices are for p_ssies... [:D]

ROTFLMAO


Ok, whats a PAX indicies

Andrej, I didnt take it as an insult, people just seem to have
a hard time guessing how old I am. I got carded 2 years ago
buying beer for my neighbors party heh

A method used by SCCA to level the playing field between different brands and classes. It is a multiplier that set for each class.

Multiply the first driver's raw time by the class PAX index to get their Index time. So if Laurie ran a 69.734 and she was in AS then multiply that time by 0.828 or 57.740.

Then do the same for Paul who ran a 68.987 by 0.839 for BSP. His PAX time would be 57.880.

[GT4me]

say, does this PAX thing make my times look any better? ;)

I'd be up for some pizza, and beer, or root beer, or wings, or....OK, anything, anywhere

[Black396]

say, does this PAX thing make my times look any better? ;)

I'd be up for some pizza, and beer, or root beer, or wings, or....OK, anything, anywhere

Supposedly it makes everyone's times appear better. That's why Andrej says "...PAX indices are for p_ssies... "

You would probably be in GS for your Mustang which has a PAX of 0.781

So if you ran a 71.329 in the same event with Laurie and Paul above, your PAX time would be 55.708

[Ebein]

say, does this PAX thing make my times look any better? ;)

I'd be up for some pizza, and beer, or root beer, or wings, or....OK, anything, anywhere

Supposedly it makes everyone's times appear better. That's why Andrej says "...PAX indices are for p_ssies... "

You would probably be in GS for your Mustang which has a PAX of 0.781

So if you ran a 71.329 in the same event with Laurie and Paul above, your PAX time would be 55.708

So i should bring a yugo to the track since its pax is probably high enough to win reguardless of what my times are lol

I agree with Andrej pax is for p*ssies

[GT4me]

Than a p*ssy I am, because I'll take that time ;) [:D] [:-"]

[Black396]

So i should bring a yugo to the track since its pax is probably high enough to win reguardless of what my times are lol

I agree with Andrej pax is for p*ssies

Believe it or not there is actually a class for Yugos.

It is HS and has a PAX of 0.776 which is the lowest PAX I know of.

[Ebein]

So i should bring a yugo to the track since its pax is probably high enough to win reguardless of what my times are lol

I agree with Andrej pax is for p*ssies

Believe it or not there is actually a class for Yugos.

It is HS and has a PAX of 0.776 which is the lowest PAX I know of.

[:))]

[LilRedCorvette]

Good Lord, I work on-site today and look what I miss...[:p]

Saturday should be reallllllllllllllllllllll interesting. *rolls eyes and shakes head*

[six_speed]

He'll have to run BSP because his car isn't stock.

http://www.geocities.com/six_speed/images/Icons/toetap.gif What part of my car is not stock.

And to all of you talking about IF it's gonna rain, STOP talking about it. You're gonna jinx us. http://www.geocities.com/six_speed/images/Icons/twak.gif [;)]

[LilRedCorvette]

And to all of you talking about IF it's gonna rain, STOP talking about it. You're gonna jinx us.

Doesn't anyone check Weatherbug anymore? It's supposed to be 80s and sun. So stop saying it's gonna rain!!!

[Black396]

What part of my car is not stock.


The wheels for SCCA. They must be the factory correct size for the year and model. [:p]

In most cases SCCA is even more strict than NCCC when it comes to stock.

[LilRedCorvette]

What part of my car is not stock.


The wheels for SCCA. They must be the factory correct size for the year and model. [:p]

In most cases SCCA is even more strict than NCCC when it comes to stock.

I was gonna say, your wheels ain't stock dear...[:p]

[urtoslo]

What part of my car is not stock.


The wheels for SCCA. They must be the factory correct size for the year and model. [:p]

In most cases SCCA is even more strict than NCCC when it comes to stock.


This may matter for SCCA classification, but last time I checked we are still running under NCCC classifications. That mod is OK for a C4 running in "1G".

[Black396]

This may matter for SCCA classification, but last time I checked we are still running under NCCC classifications. That mod is OK for a C4 running in "1G".

True, true. [:D] {Please [[-o<] I can't even begin to imagine the headaches of trying to class cars by SCCA rules [:((] }

Of course NCCC would never do anything like PAX Indices either. [#-o]

So for the club he would be 1SG but if we did PAX for a 'grudge match' we would have to use the SCCA rules to appy the PAX indices. [;)]

[LilRedCorvette]

LOL @ "grudge match"

Just goin' out to have fun and run against myself, learn, try to improve, etc... I know there's no way I'll be able to beat anyone... not even Paul. [:p]

[six_speed]

not even Paul. [:p]

Don't you mean to say "especially not Paul". [:p] [:p]

[urtoslo]

LOL @ "grudge match"

Just goin' out to have fun and run against myself, learn, try to improve, etc... I know there's no way I'll be able to beat anyone... not even Paul. [:p]


Just come on out and have a fun time. If you look up my first times, or Paul's or Mike's, they'll all be pretty much where you are now. We all sucked at first but with practice you can back up the talk. [;)]

And then you come across a Woodsie/Geyerski/Masekovich that whips your R compound times on street tires... There's always somebody faster than you! [#-o]

[LilRedCorvette]

LOL @ "grudge match"

Just goin' out to have fun and run against myself, learn, try to improve, etc... I know there's no way I'll be able to beat anyone... not even Paul. [:p]


Just come on out and have a fun time. If you look up my first times, or Paul's or Mike's, they'll all be pretty much where you are now. We all sucked at first but with practice you can back up the talk. [;)]

And then you come across a Woodsie/Geyerski/Masekovich that whips your R compound times on street tires... There's always somebody faster than you! [#-o]

Like I said, I'm a newbie, fun is my only goal. The trash talk was just for kicks (and to up my post count). [:p]

[Woods977]

Thanks for the complement. Being an old timer in the club, I have seen huge improvements in everyones driving. I remember Ralph W. first time on that track at ODS between turn 2 and 3. I was the AutoX chair at the time and to see someone loop there car on the straight, Man I thought he had the guard rail. Its all about seat time!!!! learning to feel the car, anticipating what the car is doing and going to do before you get there. I'm sure Ralph knows on the oval when the track flattens out you must unload the steering just alittle or it WILL oversteer at speed.

[GT4me]

I would say that the commraderie and the fun are great! I love trying to better my times each time, but I am not holding out hope to ever catch Tribble, or Woods.

I love learning more about my car and my driving abilities each time I run. Yes, I said driving abilities (cough, cough)! LOL, I came out as a spectator two seasons ago...and am hooked~!

[LilRedCorvette]

not even Paul. [:p]

Don't you mean to say "especially not Paul". [:p] [:p]


Umm....no.

[wazzzup]

Gona have to pass on this one guys. [:((] Just found out that I'm going in Fri. morning at 6:30 for my back surgery. [:-s] Let me know how all goes though. Looks to be the best turn out of the year to date so far by the responses to this post. They are saying that the operation will take 4 to 6 hrs. Not sure of the recovery time though? [:-/]

[LilRedCorvette]

Gona have to pass on this one guys. [:((] Just found out that I'm going in Fri. morning at 6:30 for my back surgery. [:-s] Let me know how all goes though. Looks to be the best turn out of the year to date so far by the responses to this post. They are saying that the operation will take 4 to 6 hrs. Not sure of the recovery time though? [:-/]

Sorry to hear that, George. I'll dedicate a run around the oval to ya Saturday! Good luck and we are all pulling for you...[[-o<]

[urtoslo]

Gona have to pass on this one guys. [:((] Just found out that I'm going in Fri. morning at 6:30 for my back surgery. [:-s] Let me know how all goes though. Looks to be the best turn out of the year to date so far by the responses to this post. They are saying that the operation will take 4 to 6 hrs. Not sure of the recovery time though? [:-/]


Good luck with your surgery. Looks like you're under the knife as I am writing this. If there's anything you need, let me know.

[GT4me]

I hope George has pulled through the surgery well. Does anyone know yet, how he is doing?

I may actually be able to run tomorrow! I think I can swiing the entrance fee. Whoo Hoo! No one laughs at how dirty my car is! NO ONE! [:p]

[Black396]

No one laughs at how dirty my car is! NO ONE! [:p]

Now would anyone do that? [:-"] [>:)]

[wazzzup]

Gona have to pass on this one guys. [:((] Just found out that I'm going in Fri. morning at 6:30 for my back surgery. [:-s] Let me know how all goes though. Looks to be the best turn out of the year to date so far by the responses to this post. They are saying that the operation will take 4 to 6 hrs. Not sure of the recovery time though? [:-/]


Good luck with your surgery. Looks like you're under the knife as I am writing this. If there's anything you need, let me know.


Hey Guys & Gals!
I'm back! Surgery went well as to be expected. [b-(] [b-(] They pulled a 6 cm fragment out of my back [:O] . The doc said it's the largest she has delt with in all her years as a doc. I think she kept it as a trophy. [:D] The pain that I've been having for the past 3 months was instantly gone [:)] [:)] [:)] .
Andrej, If you see this post I may have to scrap Spook [:((] , but I'm not sure yet [:-/] ? It all depends on my recovery time. Maybe you could rig up a Tim Allen High Performance wheel chair for me! [:D] [:D] As it looks now the recovery time will be about 4 to 6 weeks, however the doc is working on an agressive rehab program for me so that I can be ready for spring race season.

[GT4me]

Way to go, George! Glad to know your pain is gone. Even if you can't drive, can you come out to Spook anyway?

[LilRedCorvette]

Hey Guys & Gals!
I'm back! Surgery went well as to be expected. [b-(] [b-(] They pulled a 6 cm fragment out of my back [:O] . The doc said it's the largest she has delt with in all her years as a doc. I think she kept it as a trophy. [:D] The pain that I've been having for the past 3 months was instantly gone [:)] [:)] [:)] .
Andrej, If you see this post I may have to scrap Spook [:((] , but I'm not sure yet [:-/] ? It all depends on my recovery time. Maybe you could rig up a Tim Allen High Performance wheel chair for me! [:D] [:D] As it looks now the recovery time will be about 4 to 6 weeks, however the doc is working on an agressive rehab program for me so that I can be ready for spring race season.

Glad the pain you've been experiencing for so long is gone. Hope you heal quickly and completely!

As for my foot, still awaiting my MRI results before I can learn my fate on that. Biopsies on Friday went well, I hear back in a couple weeks...keep fingers crossed! [[-o<]

[urtoslo]

Maybe you could rig up a Tim Allen High Performance wheel chair for me! [:D] [:D] As it looks now the recovery time will be about 4 to 6 weeks, however the doc is working on an agressive rehab program for me so that I can be ready for spring race season.

Hey, the Tahoe makes a great 4X4 wheelchair! Glad your surgery went well and hope you have a full recovery!

[Black396]

Glad the surgery went okay George. Here's hoping your recovery is quick and complete. <Cheers>