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10-01-2007, 04:53 AM
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Originally Posted by DriveI65
Josh and I had fun but placed far back in the pack. No excuses. The competitors were faster this year and we were slower.
I think the limited B Stock competition in the area hurt us since last Sparks decided to run CSP in a Miata. We plan to visit Texas if possible to run with the rowdy crowd we had fun with last week.
I think the limited B Stock competition in the area hurt us since last Sparks decided to run CSP in a Miata. We plan to visit Texas if possible to run with the rowdy crowd we had fun with last week.
Those guys were from our local autocross clubs here in Austin (SPOKES) and San Antonio (SASCA). I think there were almost 30 who made the trip, and 13 trophied. Trophies they brought back home to Texas included three Naional Championships -- one driver in SM2 at the Pro Finale and Solo Championships, and his wife in SM2L. The group also included Andy Hollis, several times former National Champion.Most of these guys run the fastest times in our local auto-x and it's great to watch them run every month. And the rest of us benefit by competing against them every month (sometimes twice a month since the two clubs try to make sure their schedules do not overlap).
10-01-2007, 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by DriveI65
Pax numbers are out. The top 30 B Stock drivers were from #40 (Isley) to #473 (J. Cavanaugh) out of 1155 drivers. B Stock was a pretty tough class.
10-01-2007, 08:02 AM
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where'd you find the PAX index? (I've looked through the SCCA site, but can't find it)
10-01-2007, 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by PDX_Racer
Not bad for your first Nationals -- 456th out of 1155 drivers.
(I'm pretty happy with 161st)
Not exactly the best way to get my times -- having to "get it done" on my third run on both days.
(I'm pretty happy with 161st)
Not exactly the best way to get my times -- having to "get it done" on my third run on both days.
*laying down competetive times on your 3rd runs, when your first 2 runs were dirty, is no small feat - it's a lot more pressure!
10-01-2007, 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by ULLLOSE
See you all next year, unless someone has an SS car they want to let me use.
Congrats to Glen, glad you got a trophy.
Yes, I still kick myself for selling my 350Z and not running it anymore
10-02-2007, 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Fluid1
Congrats to Jason and I would have to assume, your wife as well.
Only one top 10 Z. Damn.
See you all soon.
Only one top 10 Z. Damn.
See you all soon.
I was surprized to see only one in the top ten after the job Lee did at the Pro, and a set of natls courses that to me looked like they would be good for a car with TQ.
I hope a few more show up next year. While BS did have growth over last year it is never healty long term to have a single car class.
p.s. I know some guys think the 350Z should go to FS... Well FS beat BS at natls.
Oh the shame.
10-03-2007, 04:46 AM
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p.s. I know some guys think the 350Z should go to FS... Well FS beat BS at natls.
Yes,I still think FS is a better fit for the Z. The Z's in BS placed 10th,14th,21st,27th,29th and 30th (out of 41).
Their times in FS would have placed them 3rd,4th,9th,13th,15th and 16th (out of 29)
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Strano and the Shelby have raised the bar in FS.I would think that FS would welcome the Z's to join their class and add some solid competition.
Yes,I still think FS is a better fit for the Z. The Z's in BS placed 10th,14th,21st,27th,29th and 30th (out of 41).
Their times in FS would have placed them 3rd,4th,9th,13th,15th and 16th (out of 29)
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Strano and the Shelby have raised the bar in FS.I would think that FS would welcome the Z's to join their class and add some solid competition.
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10-03-2007, 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by ULLLOSE
I was surprized to see only one in the top ten after the job Lee did at the Pro, and a set of natls courses that to me looked like they would be good for a car with TQ.
Originally Posted by ULLLOSE
I hope a few more show up next year. While BS did have growth over last year it is never healty long term to have a single car class.
p.s. I know some guys think the 350Z should go to FS... Well FS beat BS at natls.
p.s. I know some guys think the 350Z should go to FS... Well FS beat BS at natls.
10-03-2007, 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by tomsn16
p.s. I know some guys think the 350Z should go to FS... Well FS beat BS at natls.
Yes,I still think FS is a better fit for the Z. The Z's in BS placed 10th,14th,21st,27th,29th and 30th (out of 41).
Their times in FS would have placed them 3rd,4th,9th,13th,15th and 16th (out of 29)
.
Strano and the Shelby have raised the bar in FS.I would think that FS would welcome the Z's to join their class and add some solid competition.
Yes,I still think FS is a better fit for the Z. The Z's in BS placed 10th,14th,21st,27th,29th and 30th (out of 41).
Their times in FS would have placed them 3rd,4th,9th,13th,15th and 16th (out of 29)
.
Strano and the Shelby have raised the bar in FS.I would think that FS would welcome the Z's to join their class and add some solid competition.
10-03-2007, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by ULLLOSE
OK I will let you have FS.... So long as the RX-8 goes to DS, after all it is a four door.
10-04-2007, 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by jmark
I wanna see a Nismo Z run next year.
That would be cool but not sure you will see one as it has yet to be classed. Also as the Z is not proven to be competitive in the RX-8 Spec class I doubt you will see someone fast in one as most people that are fast want to win, not prove a point.
Lee looks to be moving to FS for next year (until the AWDSP class happens in 09 when he dusts off is M3) so maybe I should call up Dean Sapp as he is without a ride and loved the Z when he got to run it...
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