Jan 18, auto-x at VMP

zeenon53 · January 12th, 2009, 04:57 PM

I have never done one of these and was thinking about just going to watch. Problem is then I will regret not doing it. So I think i'm just gonna register. They have 39/75 spots filled up so far. The list of cars ranges from vette's to bimmers to audi's and all sorts. Should be fun to watch. Cost is $45 for non members. Virginia motorsport park is in Petersburg and about 3 hours away, looks like a nice drive. We would have to leave the island by 6:45...

More info:https://secure.drivenasa.com/event/806

In car video of auto-x: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHFpvXwl68U

GrmReapr · January 12th, 2009, 08:45 PM

Mitch, count me in. Anissa will register us tonight. Sounds like fun.

obxladyDi · January 13th, 2009, 02:12 AM

sorry, busy that day

**05Roush** · January 13th, 2009, 12:45 PM

Okay, Eddie really wants to do this... I know it's not VIR but it's closer and a lot cheaper! A good entry before jumping into the likes of VIR. I checked the weather and it's going to be cold, but no rain. I'll register him today.

Mitch let me know if you are a definate and we can set up a departure time if you'd like to follow one another.

**70STANG** · January 13th, 2009, 06:01 PM

I grew up at auto-x events although they used to be called gymkanas. My father ran a '66 Elva from '67 till about '75 and used to kick the crap out of all the vettes! In the late '80s I auto-x'd an RX-7 and had a blast! You'll have a great time! My car is definitely NOT set up for an event like this or I'd go. The WRX and the Blackjack should be a lot of fun to drive. Definitely take some video!

zeenon53 · January 13th, 2009, 08:00 PM

I'm gonna set the camera up on the harness bar in the STi.....watch me wreck...lol

**05Roush** · January 13th, 2009, 09:18 PM

Umm... no wrecking allowed!

zeenon53 · January 14th, 2009, 10:25 AM

into the cones that is....lol

Sounds like Tony might be bringing a supra up...we'll see.

**70STANG** · January 14th, 2009, 05:44 PM

That's the good thing about auto-x, you have to do something really stupid to wreck your car. Other than blow an engine or trans.

zeenon53 · January 14th, 2009, 07:29 PM

Tomorrow I am going to ACE to make a camera mount for my harness bar.

zeenon53 · January 16th, 2009, 09:56 AM

How about we meet at Begals to Beef at 6:30 and pull out of the parking lot by 6:45?

**05Roush** · January 17th, 2009, 09:47 PM

Never got to pre-register, but we'll be there! With 14 spots remaining, hopefully it won't be an issue.

See you at the Marketplace!

**70STANG** · January 18th, 2009, 08:41 PM

So... How was the auto-x?

**05Roush** · January 18th, 2009, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70STANG

So... How was the auto-x?

One word... AWESOME!!!! I think I could become addicted... when are we going again??? I'll give more details after a good nights sleep!

**05Roush** · January 18th, 2009, 10:23 PM

Results: http://www.get-fast.net/nasacross/011809res_final.htm

**05Roush** · January 18th, 2009, 10:26 PM

Pics I found online... www.richmondDubs.com

zeenon53 · January 19th, 2009, 12:03 AM

Today was crazy...deffinitely a do over...

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**05Roush** · January 19th, 2009, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zeenon53

Today was crazy...deffinitely a do over...

Crazy rider... crazy run! That one must have been fun, even with the stern warning that followed!

**05Roush** · January 19th, 2009, 08:50 AM

Great pic finds Mitch!

Yesterday was c-o-l-d! It's hard to expalin just how cold it was... we drove up in snow. Two layers of thinsulate gloves and you still couldn't feel your fingers! Just know it was miserable!! That is until your heat was up, then the adrenaline took care of the chill! They ran 2 heats. We were all in the 2nd which meant we had to work the 1st. Of course that one lasted about 2 1/2 hours(where ours was considerably quicker!) and Mitch definately drew the short end of the work detail stick! He was stuck all the way down at the last pole, calling "off courses" and standing cones back up. Eddie and I received "gate detail" and were lucky enough to be able to hang out in the tent with George, Tony and Carlos as we were parked very close to the entrance.

The guys had the forethought to bring a radiant propane heater(that thing warmed nicely!!) and a grill where we cooked dogs, burgers and ribs. They had no food or drinks out there and everyone else were stuck with cold sandwiches, etc. It could have been very profitable as some burgers were sold!

For the most part everyone we met were very nice as well as helpful. None of us had ever done anything like this(with the exception of Eddie running once at the Rock). Learning the course and understanding that the way the cones were set up actually tell you the direction to go(who would have thought??) was a bit dicey and even after a few runs, I would still miss a turn! We made 8 runs. By the 6th or 7th, most were starting to put down some really good times. It was so cold there was zero grip! Spinning out and sliding was very common. Needless to say, the traction control stayed in the "on" position! This is definately a sport where seat time is an advantage!

We did have one incident and all I'll say is that goofing off, burn outs, hard starts, etc. have a ZERO tolerance policy. No warning, but even worse... no statement of the "rules" at any time during checkin, tech, etc. I would highly suggest anyone that attends one of these events download the "rules", read them and then ask about them during check in. The way they handled the situation was way out of line in my opinion and did leave a bit of a bad taste. I'm sure we all will give them another chance as the organization of the event was impecible and flowed nicely! I just hope they will give the offender of the un-known/un-spoken rules the same consideration!

**70STANG** · January 19th, 2009, 08:18 PM

Hell, I wasn't even there! So what, they didn't like Mitch's victory burnout?

January 12th, 2009, 04:57 PM	#1
zeenon53 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Manteo, N.C. Posts: 258	Jan 18, auto-x at VMP I have never done one of these and was thinking about just going to watch. Problem is then I will regret not doing it. So I think i'm just gonna register. They have 39/75 spots filled up so far. The list of cars ranges from vette's to bimmers to audi's and all sorts. Should be fun to watch. Cost is $45 for non members. Virginia motorsport park is in Petersburg and about 3 hours away, looks like a nice drive. We would have to leave the island by 6:45... More info:https://secure.drivenasa.com/event/806 In car video of auto-x: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHFpvXwl68U

January 12th, 2009, 08:45 PM	#2
GrmReapr Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 29 Images: 11	Mitch, count me in. Anissa will register us tonight. Sounds like fun. __________________

January 13th, 2009, 12:45 PM	#4
05Roush FFC President Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kitty Hawk Posts: 1,477 Images: 967	Okay, Eddie really wants to do this... I know it's not VIR but it's closer and a lot cheaper! A good entry before jumping into the likes of VIR. I checked the weather and it's going to be cold, but no rain. I'll register him today. Mitch let me know if you are a definate and we can set up a departure time if you'd like to follow one another. __________________ Anissa FFC President 252-202-1054 "When I was a little girl, Barbie's head was the ball and her body was the bat."

January 13th, 2009, 06:01 PM	#5
70STANG Administrator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kill Devil Hills, NC Posts: 1,195 Images: 126	I grew up at auto-x events although they used to be called gymkanas. My father ran a '66 Elva from '67 till about '75 and used to kick the crap out of all the vettes! In the late '80s I auto-x'd an RX-7 and had a blast! You'll have a great time! My car is definitely NOT set up for an event like this or I'd go. The WRX and the Blackjack should be a lot of fun to drive. Definitely take some video! __________________ Brian tandctile@embarqmail.com "I love anything fast enough to do something stupid in."

January 13th, 2009, 09:18 PM	#7
05Roush FFC President Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kitty Hawk Posts: 1,477 Images: 967	Umm... no wrecking allowed! __________________ Anissa FFC President 252-202-1054 "When I was a little girl, Barbie's head was the ball and her body was the bat."

January 13th, 2009, 02:12 AM	#3
obxladyDi Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Harbinger NC Posts: 208	sorry, busy that day

January 13th, 2009, 08:00 PM	#6
zeenon53 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Manteo, N.C. Posts: 258	I'm gonna set the camera up on the harness bar in the STi.....watch me wreck...lol

January 14th, 2009, 10:25 AM	#8
zeenon53 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Manteo, N.C. Posts: 258	into the cones that is....lol Sounds like Tony might be bringing a supra up...we'll see.

January 14th, 2009, 05:44 PM	#9
70STANG Administrator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kill Devil Hills, NC Posts: 1,195 Images: 126	That's the good thing about auto-x, you have to do something really stupid to wreck your car. Other than blow an engine or trans. __________________ Brian tandctile@embarqmail.com "I love anything fast enough to do something stupid in."

January 14th, 2009, 07:29 PM	#10
zeenon53 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Manteo, N.C. Posts: 258	Tomorrow I am going to ACE to make a camera mount for my harness bar.

January 16th, 2009, 09:56 AM	#11
zeenon53 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Manteo, N.C. Posts: 258	How about we meet at Begals to Beef at 6:30 and pull out of the parking lot by 6:45?

January 17th, 2009, 09:47 PM	#12
05Roush FFC President Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kitty Hawk Posts: 1,477 Images: 967	Never got to pre-register, but we'll be there! With 14 spots remaining, hopefully it won't be an issue. See you at the Marketplace! __________________ Anissa FFC President 252-202-1054 "When I was a little girl, Barbie's head was the ball and her body was the bat."

January 18th, 2009, 08:41 PM	#13
70STANG Administrator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kill Devil Hills, NC Posts: 1,195 Images: 126	So... How was the auto-x? __________________ Brian tandctile@embarqmail.com "I love anything fast enough to do something stupid in."

January 18th, 2009, 10:23 PM	#15
05Roush FFC President Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kitty Hawk Posts: 1,477 Images: 967	Results: http://www.get-fast.net/nasacross/011809res_final.htm __________________ Anissa FFC President 252-202-1054 "When I was a little girl, Barbie's head was the ball and her body was the bat."

January 19th, 2009, 12:03 AM	#17
zeenon53 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Manteo, N.C. Posts: 258	Today was crazy...deffinitely a do over... <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/AqegMPS9viE&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/AqegMPS9viE&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>

January 19th, 2009, 08:50 AM	#19
05Roush FFC President Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kitty Hawk Posts: 1,477 Images: 967	Great pic finds Mitch! Yesterday was *c-o-l-d! It's hard to expalin just how cold it was... we drove up in snow. Two layers of thinsulate gloves and you still couldn't feel your fingers! Just know it was miserable!! That is until your heat was up, then the adrenaline took care of the chill! They ran 2 heats. We were all in the 2nd which meant we had to work the 1st. Of course that one lasted about 2 1/2 hours(where ours was considerably quicker!) and Mitch definately drew the short end of the work detail stick! He was stuck all the way down at the last pole, calling "off courses" and standing cones back up. Eddie and I received "gate detail" and were lucky enough to be able to hang out in the tent with George, Tony and Carlos as we were parked very close to the entrance. The guys had the forethought to bring a radiant propane heater(that thing warmed nicely!!) and a grill where we cooked dogs, burgers and ribs. They had no food or drinks out there and everyone else were stuck with cold sandwiches, etc. It could have been very profitable as some burgers were sold! For the most part everyone we met were very nice as well as helpful. None of us had ever done anything like this(with the exception of Eddie running once at the Rock). Learning the course and understanding that the way the cones were set up actually tell you the direction to go(who would have thought??) was a bit dicey and even after a few runs, I would still miss a turn! We made 8 runs. By the 6th or 7th, most were starting to put down some really good times. It was so cold there was zero grip! Spinning out and sliding was very common. Needless to say, the traction control stayed in the "on" position! This is definately a sport where seat time is an advantage! We did have one incident and all I'll say is that goofing off, burn outs, hard starts, etc. have a ZERO tolerance policy. No warning, but even worse... no statement of the "rules" at any time during checkin, tech, etc. I would highly suggest anyone that attends one of these events download the "rules", read them and then ask about them during check in. The way they handled the situation was way* out of line in my opinion and did leave a bit of a bad taste. I'm sure we all will give them another chance as the organization of the event was impecible and flowed nicely! I just hope they will give the offender of the un-known/un-spoken rules the same consideration! __________________ Anissa FFC President 252-202-1054 "When I was a little girl, Barbie's head was the ball and her body was the bat."

January 19th, 2009, 08:18 PM	#20
70STANG Administrator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kill Devil Hills, NC Posts: 1,195 Images: 126	Hell, I wasn't even there! So what, they didn't like Mitch's victory burnout? __________________ Brian tandctile@embarqmail.com "I love anything fast enough to do something stupid in."

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