March 18th practice signup

[itrbruce]

The cancellation date has passed and there were a few last minute cancellation so we have 3 open spots. See the end of this (edited) post for details if you want to try to get in.

March 18 2006 DCCSD Practic, 4 groups, 25 entries each
Group A card# name
1 539 Kim S
2 326 Jay S
3 583 Carol S
4 363 Scott A
5 101 Thomas S
6 447 John B
7 532 Paul K
8 203 Rob M
9 356 Rod L
10 367 George Be*
11 710 Satoshi K
12 82 Henry B
13 199 Bret Hi*
14 332 Michael Sn*
15 548 Tan Ta*
16 116 Victor Ch*
17 211 Larry E
18 464 Archie B
19 216 Dan_K
20 98 John d*
21 249 James GW
22 205 Russ Zi*
23 314 Russel Ne*
24 134 Richard Gi*
25 159 Bob Bl*

Group B card# name
1 76 Michael C
2 536 Arthur S
3 612 Andrew V
4 213 Harley M
5 328 Anthony R
6 124 Joe M
7 49 Ted D
8 74 Robert H
9 762 Alcina A
10 46 Steve S
11 838 Chris Leong+
12 610 Hoyt S
13 147 Bob P
14 334 Clifford R
15 414 Ann P
16 58 Terry P
17 858 James S
18 193 Dave D
19 289 Todd G
20 12 Terri M
21 73 Mark D
22 75 Warren L
23 70 Larry Cl
24 35 Steve C
25 528 Matt W

Group C card# name
1 522 Marco V
2 822 Bruce M
3 41 Steve Ch
4 6 Jeff C
5 77 Wayne N
6 128 Peter W
7 37 Leslie C
8 182 Sheila B
9 869 Edmund T
10 202 Lyle H
11 965 Randy No*
12 756 Karl Ma*
13 39 Richard W
14 309 Dale Pe*
15 n/c Tyson Mi*
16 n/c Robert Sh*
17 126 Larry Ch
18 291 George D
19 391 Mara C
20 60 Clark S
21 160 Austin Sm+
22 378 David Y
23 n/c Jake B*
24 712 James As
25 empty, pending no show

Group D card# name
1 933 Peter N
2 540 Paul R
3 713 Mel P
4 580 Kee C
5 579 Lauren G
6 120 Nino F
7 359 Bill W
8 296 Petr K
9 106 Patrick B
10 26 Kim C
11 31 Ron C
12 293 Derek Pu*
13 932 Marissa St*
14 974 Nathan E
15 299 Kurt Sw*
16 105 Jerry Dw
17 335 John Ho*
18 n/c Tony Cr*
19 n/c Jeff De*
20 454 Jacob To*
21 349 Bob D
22 29 Larry D
23 n/c Tony So*
24
25
* means did not get first choice
+ means has a co-driver splitting the 8 runs
Wait list
order card# name
1...

There are 2 people on an unofficial wait list (have not paid yet but are 1st in line to fill 2 of the 3 free slots)

Also see http://www.sdsolo.com/forum/showthread.php?t=238

See you Saturday,
Bruce

[Dan_K]

Will loaner helmets be available?

Also, I have a temp 60 day membership to the SCCA, but I haven't recieved my card in the mail yet. Could I just send a check for $40 and bring in the yellow slip I have confirming membership to SCCA? Thanks.

[DelSolBurrow]

where do i mail my check?

[nalbar]

The address is on the flyer located here;

http://www.sdr-scca.com/solo2/schedule/

click on the appropriate practice date to download it.



and yes, loaner helmets will be there.



nalbar

[Bimota Guy]

1 423 Michael C

Now known as SDR # 76
(assuming you are talking about the guy in the kart)

[Beeasti]

Are passengers allowed on Practice Day? I'm trying to get my brother into this and I'm sure one ride in the car should do it!

Thanks!

[frosty]

Are passengers allowed on Practice Day? I'm trying to get my brother into this and I'm sure one ride in the car should do it!

Thanks!

I brought my dad along to the last one. He had a blast (he'd already come out for a Championship, but he wasn't able to register for the practice).

[Bimota Guy]

Are passengers allowed on Practice Day? I'm trying to get my brother into this and I'm sure one ride in the car should do it!

Thanks!
Yes.

[mako]

Last Sunday was the first time I saw the NorthEast lot being used ... by the Drift Cowboys. Is that lot better - bigger, smoother - then the SouthEast lot?

Is it now available for AX'ing?

[nino]

Damn, I just realized that this practice is coming up. Check is now in the mail. I hope I make it.
-nino

[RandyC]

Last Sunday was the first time I saw the NorthEast lot being used ... by the Drift Cowboys. Is that lot better - bigger, smoother - then the SouthEast lot?

Is it now available for AX'ing?

Earlier, we were told by Qualcomm Stadium that Northeast was not available for a while. So I guess it is now. But it is the worst lot in my opinon. There are areas of the asphalt that are in bad shape and a larger number of hard objects, metal covers in the ground, major holes, major bumps. It becomes very difficult to lay out a good course map on that lot, and you end up with a variation of one typical course.

[Dan_K]

Mailed out check today. Is it too late?

Btw, is 8 runs the norm for a practice?

[LTDScott]

Will there be anyone there on practice day that can assist with novices?

[Bimota Guy]

Last Sunday was the first time I saw the NorthEast lot being used ... by the Drift Cowboys. Is that lot better - bigger, smoother - then the SouthEast lot?

Is it now available for AX'ing?
About same on size. I think SE is a better arrangement though.

We have been using it for years. West lot remains our first choice.

[Willembop]

There normally instructors available who will assist novices during a practice. Just let the grid person or someone in the timing trailer know that you would like an instructor.

[itrbruce]

As of now, the "powers at be" have opened up the practice to everyone regardless if they are a current SDR member or not. You will need to become a member to participate, but Michael Contour will be there to sell SDR cards/memberships.

As for lot choice: West is best, and while NE has ~10% more area than SE (if you exclude the K-railed portion which actually can be used which would make the NE ~10% less area than SE), the SE has a longer layout as well as better condition asphalt making it the preferred 2nd choice.

Also, everyone that I have received an entry from is in, but the 2nd group (B) is full and so far 2 of you will be receiving notice that you will be given your 2nd choice. I will update the list soon.

[zads]

:confused:
study for final exams, or practice autocross... decisions, decisions.

[froggy47]

Study in between run/work.

:)

[LTDScott]

There normally instructors available who will assist novices during a practice. Just let the grid person or someone in the timing trailer know that you would like an instructor.

Thanks. Check was mailed on Wednesday. Bruce should have gotten it yesterday.

[itrbruce]

People that I still haven't recieved anything from (that seem to think I should have)

Dan_K (unless your name listed on your entry isn't Dan)
LTDScott (unless your name listed on your entry isn't Scott or you are Scott A that drives a civic, not an LTD)
Clark S

Just to reiterate:
*Practice is open to anyone with a valid drivers license.
*The list in the first post is up to date as of Friday's mail. If you don't see your name there, I haven't recieved an entry from you.
*If you aren't an SDR card holder, you can buy a SDR card from Michael Contour the day of the practice, but since he works in the first group, runs in second group, you might want to get there plenty early especially if you are running first or second groups. If you run or work 3rd/4th, he may be available during the 15 minute lunch break, but I run in the 3rd group, so... please try not to mess up our days. We will try to be accomodating and maybe we can off-load task, but certainly don't be a laggin'.
*Oh yeah! And after the list fills up, we will start a wait-list; several people always seem to not be able to make it, so you might still be able to get in. If you are going to try this route, the order will be by who mailed in first if you show up before I get there, and for the people that show up after I get there, then it will be who shows up first for those people. So I recommend getting there early.

[LTDScott]

People that I still haven't recieved anything from (that seem to think I should have)

Dan_K (unless your name listed on your entry isn't Dan)
LTDScott (unless your name listed on your entry isn't Scott or you are Scott A that drives a civic, not an LTD)
Clark S



Bruce, no, I do not drive a Civic. Card #241. I dropped the check in the outgoing mail basket at work on Wednesday. Hopefully the mail man didn't drop it or something. Should I mail you another check? I signed up for group C, so it looks like there's room left.

[Dan_K]

Like the genius I am, I sent it out without a stamp.
I resent it today with 2 stamps!

I wanted Group B, but that is full already. My second choice is group A, but that only has 1 spot left. Is it possible to put my name in the last spot? You will get the check tomorrow probably.

[itrbruce]

The practice is full. I will update the list soon and I will be calling the few people so far that have sent in entries that did not make it, as well as people that did not get their first choice (although feel free to preemptively send me a private message saying you saw it already on the list at the beginning of this thread).

Also, remember you can still send in entries to get on the wait list, but after that gets long enough there won't be much point.

[X12]

I never got a chance to pick my new region card up. Can I still enter? Will the cards be available then at the practice?

-Andrew

[nalbar]

As of now, the "powers at be" have opened up the practice to everyone regardless if they are a current SDR member or not.


Andrew, you ARE entered. You are #3 in group B. Of course your card will be there. The 'Card Guy' (Michael C.) is entered too.


See-Ya there!




nalbar

[Dan_K]

The practice is full. I will update the list soon and I will be calling the few people so far that have sent in entries that did not make it, as well as people that did not get their first choice (although feel free to preemptively send me a private message saying you saw it already on the list at the beginning of this thread).

Also, remember you can still send in entries to get on the wait list, but after that gets long enough there won't be much point.
Bruce, Thanks for putting me on the list! Have you received my check/app yet? Btw, my Solo II card number is #216.

[X12]

Thanks Warren.

-Andrew

[mako]

I will PROBABLY be dropping out of this practice, #818, Mako, Group C

More later ... I have until Thursday I believe to not have my check cashed?

[itrbruce]

I believe to not have my check cashed?
No checks will be cashed until Friday at the earliest.

[mako]

O.K. ... officially dropping out of this practice event, Mako, # 818, Group C

... thanks

[ttweed]

I am going to have to drop out as well, the car will not be ready. Sent PM to itrbruce.

Thx,
TT

[Neal]

O.K. ... officially dropping out of this practice event, Mako, # 818, Group C

... thanks


Yep, me too. Too much of a chance for rain:(

[frosty]

Yep, me too. Too much of a chance for rain:(

I'm not dropping out. Too good a chance for rain. :D

[jason]

I'm not dropping out. Too good a chance for rain. :D

I suspect you have never worked course in the rain. ;)

[frosty]

I suspect you have never worked course in the rain. ;)

No, but I have been stuck outside in the wilderness without sufficient rain gear and had to hike 3 miles with a 40 lb pack to get back to the cars. I was 11, and yes it sucked.

I just want to see all you RWD guys spin out in straight lines.

Related to this, how does the sound monitor do his job if it's pouring down rain? Does he still try to write on the paper, or just call it in?

[Andrew]

Related to this, how does the sound monitor do his job if it's pouring down rain? Does he still try to write on the paper, or just call it in?
Having worked the sound meter in the rain, yes, you still write them all down. Helps to have an umbrella. Though I have seen less stalwart people abandon the post.

[redhardtop]

Have to drop out - not rain related. Phone messaged both Bruce McArthur and Bill Schiller. How does SDR handle entry fee when a person has to cancel out? :confused:
Steve Towers
#788

[Dan_K]

Hmm...50% chance of rain. How dangerous is it in the rain?

[Pervis]

It's NOT the rain that is dangerous.

It's the thunder, lightning and hail the size of baseballs you gotta watch out for.

And the RWD guys spinning.....

[Dan_K]

^Ya, I don't want to spin out and hit a light pole. I would be sad.

[itrbruce]

Have to drop out - not rain related. Phone messaged both Bruce McArthur and Bill Schiller. How does SDR handle entry fee when a person has to cancel out? :confused:
Steve Towers
#788
We sell the checks on ebay ;-)
Just kiddin'
I have torn in 1/2 checks from:
Steve Towers, David Laird, Kurt Bilinski, Mark Mendoza, Rita Wilsey, Neal Hoffman, Scott Chamberlain, David Larson, Richard Corio, Tom Tweed, and Chuck Bier.
I will have them down at the events on Sat & Sun, after that I will dispose of them.
The list is updated now (at top of page 1 of this thread). It is still full, but only 3 people on the waiting list so there is still a chance you might get in.
Only 6.4 more hours until the cutoff to cancel without risking forfeiting your $.

Otherwise, see you Saturday,
Bruce

[cshodges]

And the RWD guys spinning.....
And the FWD guys plowing..... :D

[itrbruce]

And the FWD guys plowing..... :D
Whyyyiiiiii... I ought to....
Actually, the last time we had some "wet" I had spinning problems more than plowing:eek:

[jason]

There was plenty of FWD spin action at the pro solo last weekend. A couple of Minis doing synchronized spins on each side comes to mind.

[Beeasti]

Does anyone know if we need class and numbers on the car for practice day?

I am in extreme anticipation for Sat morning! I sure hope it doesn't rain..my tires are bad enough when it's dry!

[jason]

Does anyone know if we need class and numbers on the car for practice day?

Generally, you should have the numbers on the car so we can identify you. That way we can make fun of you over the PA when you spin out. :p

[RandyC]

By rule we have to log cars as they pass the sound meter. Because of that, we need numbers on the cars.

[cshodges]

But class designations are not necessary on a practice day.

[LTDScott]

I am bowing out as well. Stupid car sprang a coolant leak today and I won't be able to get a replacement part before the weekend. I have already contacted Bruce.

Oh well, next time.

[Bimota Guy]

By rule we have to log cars as they pass the sound meter. Because of that, we need numbers on the cars.
To be specific...your SDR Solo II number must be on the car. Some have gotten creative and just put any old number on their car.

[itrbruce]

The cancellation date has passed and there were a few last minute cancellation so we have 2 open spots.

If you want to try to get in, the wait list is officially empty, but there are 2 people that have expressed they want to attend and are on an un-official wait list. Priority to fill the 3 remaining empty slots will be given to whomever drops off checks to my house (or if late mailings show up) tomorrow AND the order of those will be in who contacts me here at sdsolo.com first. After that it will just be settled Saturday morning by who finds me first. I hope this seems fair.

If you do decide to drop of a check, please don't ring the bell (I plan on working on my car out front tomorrow anyway so that shouldn't be an issue).

See you Saturday,
Bruce

[ASP 159]

Please move me into the open slot in the first group. Thanks

[itrbruce]

Please move me into the open slot in the first group. Thanks
done (although it may not say so on front page here)

[blesk]

Will the practice still happen if it rains? I'm still all up for going, but according to weather.com it's supposed to be raining till 9am, and then start back up at 12pm.

[itrbruce]

Will the practice still happen if it rains? I'm still all up for going, but according to weather.com it's supposed to be raining till 9am, and then start back up at 12pm.
All events are rain or shine (I thought it used to say that on the flyers?)

[cshodges]

The rulebook even states that convertibles may run with tops up in bad weather. :)

[X12]

Thanks DCCSD for a great practice. The course was wonderful. I really enjoyed it and had a blast.

-Andrew

[frosty]

Thanks DCCSD for a great practice. The course was wonderful. I really enjoyed it and had a blast.

-Andrew

Ditto. Fun runs after a practice rock. It was during those fun runs that I figured out something that might make me faster.

[wolfgang]

Thanks DCCSD for a great practice. The course was wonderful. I really enjoyed it and had a blast.

-Andrew

I'll second that, although the green hornet didn’t like it much:mad: ! Big thanks to Dale P. for letting me see what it looked like behind the wheel of his bad A$$ Z06.:D

Karl

[frosty]

although the green hornet didn’t like it much:mad:

Hahaha... green hornet.

"Hey Karl, what were you scared of the... holy %$#@" (as you rocked your "car" back and forth). :D

[DelSolBurrow]

Great event! it was nice to be able to test out the car and tires in wet condition as well as get 3 dry fun runs!!! thank you DCCSD

[paul]

Sorry guys I was only around for one group yesterday. Want an original just let me know.

Some photos here (http://cchanphotography.com/gallery2/v/Autox/Mar+18th+Autox+Practice/)

http://www.cchanphotography.com/misc_images/uploads/R-DSC_3155.jpg
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http://www.cchanphotography.com/misc_images/uploads/R-DSC_3073.jpg
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http://www.cchanphotography.com/misc_images/uploads/R-DSC_2981.jpg
http://www.cchanphotography.com/misc_images/uploads/R-DSC_2681.jpg
http://www.cchanphotography.com/misc_images/uploads/R-DSC_2501.jpg

[SoJim]

Last Sunday was the first time I saw the NorthEast lot being used ... by the Drift Cowboys. Is that lot better - bigger, smoother - then the SouthEast lot?

Is it now available for AX'ing?

Personally, I think it is smaller, but I don't know the actual measurements. My order of preference: 1st the (bigger) west lot; 2nd the SE lot; 3rd the NE lot; and finally the SW lot (south of the trolley tracks).

But, in reality, the stadium is all we have to play on; we should be lucky to use any of the lots.

[Dan_K]

Great Practice. Was actually fun sliding on the wet track and at least I didn't lose as much tread as normal. On a side note, I did not have fun running around everywhere picking up the cones hit. It was practically every other car in the beginning of the course for the whole run...particularily(*cough* white matrix, blue sti, little red civic *cough*).

jk.

[frosty]

...particularily(*cough* white matrix, blue sti, little red civic *cough*).

:eek: You do not know fear until you ride in that white matrix for one run.

[marco]

:eek: You do not know fear until you ride in that white matrix for one run.

ain't that the truth....!!:eek: :p :D

[nalbar]

:D :D

Now I know my time has not been wasted!



nalbar