Yeah - you'll have to sign up when you get there...they closed it early b/c it's 4th of July tomorrow.

 

ahh, ghey...

 

SlowZster - give me a call if you need anything...I'll be running tomorrow morning AM, and then will be doing Registration for the PM - so if you're still planning on running tomorrow PM, I'll see you there when you sign up.

 

ok, will leave my house by 10am

 

had a fun weekend at the BSCC event in Bremerton...

top 4 times --> 350Z
top PAX --> 350Z
NOV AM 1st place --> 350Z (Chip, are you on the forums? it was great meeting another Z out there)

needless to say the Z made a good showing!

http://bscc.net/content/view/122/10/

 

Impressive!! Never thought a Z would claim all top 4 times of the day at any of the major local events. Well done!!

 

so who's going to the ProSolo at Packwood on the 16th of August? i really need to get an autox under my belt, so i wanna go to this one, anybody else up for it?

 

as Barker would say "in"

 

I"ll be at the ProSolo...it's a 2 day event and is part of the National tour - so this is a fairly large event. IMO this would not be a good event to go to if it's your first time autoXing. (This is a National level event, so some ppl will be traveling from around the US to Packwood. Tensions will be a little higher...)

*I"ll be super busy b/c I'm co-driving w/ someone...and I don't believe tour events allow passengers.

 

well thats pretty gay

drew's been to a couple before, right drew? will u be able to show me the ropes?

 

I went to my first Prosolo a month ago - I was a bit overwhelmed at first...it's a completely different pace from a normal autoX; you do 4 runs back-to-back, so if you get lost, there's no time to figure it out....most novices get lost a few times - it's usually best to get someone to ride w/ you.

There's a normal autoX at the end of the month - that may be a good place to start.

 

fiiine... iguess i'm out on this one

 

forgot to mention that it also cost $85...but if you get first, you win something like $500. Yet another reason why ppl take this one more seriously.

*While it might not be ideal as your first event, you can still come and drive - I just wanted you to have the right expectations.

 

Looking over the schedule of events for Western WA and it looks like the next 2 good opportunities to try out autoX for the first time is on August 31st and/or Sept 1st in Bremerton.

There are a few other events; Enduro in Shelton, National Tour in Packwood, ProSolo in Packwood, but they are probably not the best events to be introduced into the sport.

However, the Evolution Driving school (http://www.nwr-scca.org/solo/evolution.htm). There are 3 phases to it. The Phase 1 which is really intended for those that have some autoX experience is probably a good way of getting some experience in the sport w/ professional instructions. It's $260 for the Phase 1 but if you're serious about getting good at the sport it's definately something worthwhile.

 

I'm going to be at the Tour and Pro.

The Evo driving school is outstanding. For Phase 1, you really don't need all that much experience.

Enduro also isn't a good event for novices because of the format.

National Tour would be OK, but a bit more intense than your normal event -- also it's two days, so you can't just show up for one day.

 

i'm out for sure then, 5 bills is alot!!!

i think i'll have to find a regular one to start out with then

 

you win $500...not pay.

 

well 85 is still alot for an entrance fee, more than i wanna for out for an autox

 

damn, don't think I'm ready to pay almost $100 to hurt my car. I'll wait for another normal autocross so I can screw up and not worry about it.

 

so is this a good autox to start out with?

http://bscc.net/component/option,com...view/extid,85/

who else is going? Peter or Noel, are one of you going, would you mind showing me the ropes to this whole thing?