Anyone going to Packwood this upcoming weekend? What's the best way to get there from downtown Seattle?

 

I'll be there on Sat for the Oregon SCCA practice...I'm taking this route:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=e...e=UTF8&t=h&z=9

or

this road is more fun, but about 1 month ago, it was still closed...haven't heard if it's open yet.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=e....6427&t=h&z=11

 

Cool thanks. I'm headed down from Seattle sunday morning, not doing the saturday practice. Are you going Sunday as well?

Also if you don't mind, where's a good place to stay probably in downtown Seattle is that decently priced? Also, what are some good places to see in Seattle. I'm taking my gf up there for her bday because that is where she wants to go.

 

I'm only doing Saturday - I've been trying to get my wife to come out and drive, but a competition event is a lot harder to get her out to (I don't have as much time to help her b/c I'm running around prep'ing the car, and it's a bit more stress for her b/c ppl are more serious).

Not sure on places to stay in Seattle…I've only been in the area for a few yrs and have never been to a hotel there. Places to go:
-Mariner's game?? (It's supposed to be hot this weekend…so that could be nice)
-Pike's place market
-EMP (Experience Music Project @ space needle)
-Ferry ride from downtown Seattle to one of the islands (provides great views of Seattle)
-Alki Beach (across the water from Seattle…eat at Salty's for a great view (but $$), or just walk along the water front. Duke's is a good place for clam chowder and isn't too $$)
-there's lots more to do…just depends on the kind of stuff you/she likes

 

there's a double AutoX event this coming Sat/Sun at Bremerton. (You don't have to do both)

Sat: (I run AM) http://www.wwscc.org/evinfo/2008wwscc1.html
Sun: (I run PM) http://www.wwscc.org/evinfo/2008wwscc2.html

*I'll be at both events in a boxster. If anyone wants to come out and wants/needs someone to show them around, I'm more than willing to. (it's easy to get a little lost if it's your first time autoXing)

 

i'm assuming you're doing the am one? if i go, i'll go to the pm one, i'm a 50/50 right now on going


edit* i'm talking about the sat autox

 

I am running in the AM. If you go, let me know and I can meet up with you after my runs are over - if you're running TO (time only), you can ride w/ me if you get there early enough.

 

Don't forget to mention that both days are part of the Torque Steerer's mini-championship series. If you place highest in points out of both days in your class you recieve another trophy for the weekend series, in addition to the others from the individual events.

I spoke to someone form the WWSCC board and they think that there might be enough events this year (5 minimum) for a championship series. Which means that if you want to be eligable, you'll need to attend at least one of the events this weekend.

 

so there's a chance for 3 trophies!!!!!!

FWIW, I'll be running in ST1 (this class is for stock cars to run w/ street tires...this would apply to alot of the Z/G guys!!)

 

you guys missed out - it was a perfect weekend:

1) no rain, snow, hail
2) Sun w/ a bit of cloud cover (not too hot, but warm enough for shorts)
3) Fun course (got into 3rd gear for a small portion)
4) Finished 1st on both days in the Street Tire class.

There's an SCCA event down in Packwood this coming Sunday - anyone coming?? (I'll be there, as well as PDX_Racer)

 

hmm, where is packwood, and what would i need to bring? My frontend might be too low to actually corner that hard now...

 

Packwood is at the base of Mt Saint Helens...you just need to bring a car that can pass tech (battery secured, no leaking oil, ...) - you don't even need a helmet b/c you can borrow one of theirs!

 

woohoo, looks like I will go to this one. got sunday off work

 

FTW! When do you plan on running? Any idea of what class? If you're not sure, give me a call and I can explain some of the basics about run order and classes.

FYI - I run in the AM (Since I'm competing in a specific class, my run times are already set for every event)

-Peter

 

pm me your number again...Need to findout what class, and where to meet for drive up.

 

PM'd you.

FYI - I'm probably leaving my place around 4am (I have to leave early b/c I'll have my tire trailer on and have to change wheels and such when I get down there)

 

event info:
http://nwr-scca.org/solo/nextevent.htm
*register online to reduce cost by $5

here are the 3 routes you can take to Packwood....all are around 2.5 hrs (this can vary depending on traffic and how fast you drive)

just opened:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=e...e=UTF8&t=h&z=9

trailer friendly:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=e...353821&t=h&z=9

skate creek (still closed):
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=e...e=UTF8&t=h&z=9

***latest word is that these roads are being patrolled much more heavily - the speed limits are fairly low for how open the roads are.


Times:
Morning Sessions:
Registration and Tech: 7:30-8:30 AM
Driver Meeting: 8:45 AM

Afternoon Sessions:
Registration and Tech: 11:30AM -12:30 PM
Driver Meeting: 12:45 PM

 

And I run in the PM, if you need any help.

 

heading up for the morning run, might endup doing the evening run aswell.

 

you'll want to sign up online for both NOV-AM and TOPM (time only PM) - that way if you run both, you save the $5 for each session b/c you pre-registered.
*you'll need to create 2 different cars...1 for NOV-AM and 1 for TOPM.