AutoX - Dec 13 - So Cal

[justjesus]

When: Dec 13, 2009
Where: Auto Club Speedway in Fontana
Why: So we can represent the Yaris!
Who: YOU!
How: Yaris :wink:

Okay people, this is the last event for the Cal Club Region for this year. I know some of you have been thinking of going, but haven't. WHY NOT?
It's not bad at all. It's an easy format, with nothing to fear. People are friendly. Sure, we all get nervous our first time out....but then it's fun!

Join me for this last event. (Assuming I make it-LOL- crap, I kind of have to now, huh?) :drinking: Okay, no alchohol, forget that.

Let's go burn some rubber. :burnrubber:

[LA Yaris]

Kool sounds like fun...I'll try to be there.

[SilverBack]

Entry cost?

[justjesus]

^ not yet posted. When the flyer comes out complete, I'll add to original post.

I think with like 50 bucks, or so, should cover fees. Just bring lunch ;)

[justjesus]

Kool sounds like fun...I'll try to be there.

Hope so! Try real hard. Like Nike said, "just do it."

[justjesus]

Update: Just checked the website, and the flyer has yet to be posted.

CALI, LtNoogie, KrazyJOJO, come one people! woo hoooo

who else?!?!?!?!?!

[SilverBack]

Still waiting on the entry cost. And do they rent-out helmets? Kinda broke to buy one right now seeing as I'm trying to save-up for the Vegas cruise

[justjesus]

^yup, me too. waiting for more info. Yes, they rent them out. Actually, i think you can borrow them in exchange for your DL or something like that.

Vegas?!?! You are making it out for that? That's gonna be nuts

[ddongbap]

Speed Ventures usually charges around 80 for a non full track event.

I'm going to be going to the Buttonwillow event on Jan31st.

[ddongbap]

And its not speed ventures. nm.

[LtNoogie]

Jesus, I plan on racing next Sunday. What class do you intend to run in? I'll be doing X runs only so I can almost run at any time.

I want one more chance this year to beat that Jason Gamble guy who raced the only other Yaris I've seen auto-xing in So Cal area.

BTW, the loaner helmets are free if you just leave your DL. They are kinda gross inside so bring your own balaclava or something.

[cali yaris]

I thought practise was on the 12th, which I can't do. I probably CAN come on the 13th!

Is there registration available now?

[LtNoogie]

http://www.solo2.com/eventpage.asp?eid={31B63B32-733E-471F-B791-3C46A6203C12}

I hope that link works.

or you can try

http://tinyurl.com/yan5xde

[LtNoogie]

Let's all agree on one class so the Yarii can all run together. Three Yarii would be, like, unheard of in auto-x experience.

[justjesus]

I want one more chance this year to beat that Jason Gamble guy who raced the only other Yaris I've seen auto-xing in So Cal area.


I was laughing so hard at that line my buddy ran out of his room to see what was so funny! (well, he didnt, cuz he's on the phone with his wife in Mexico, but he would have)

I created this thread, so I BETTER be there! My friend (ex crew member :biggrin: ) is wanting to try it out, so he's gonna be there running same class as me, HS.

Okay, looks like they finally posted the info on that one site (hmm, coincidence that I wrote them an email at 2am, and then they posted the info?). Anyway, Long's got the link on here, but if his doesn't work, try this one.
http://www.solo2.com/eventpage.asp?eid={31B63B32-733E-471F-B791-3C46A6203C12}

GARM: Registration IS OPEN now, and it's cheaper to do it online, prior to the event date.

Fees: 30$ online, 40$ at the event. There's also a 15$ fee for weekend SCCA membership pass (that fee can count toward your annual membership).

I'm planning, if I remember, to bring a cooler for drinks. H2O and maybe some soda pop as well. My friends should be bringing an easy up.

Long! let's do this man!!!!!! Jason Gamble is out there, running hard!
Garm, get that little beast :evil: of a car out there!
:burnrubber:

[ddongbap]

I'm gonna have to go to pwn all yall.

[LtNoogie]

It might rain on Sunday which means our times will be alot closer to the guys who normally run very fast. Loren keeps saying that rain is the equalizer.

[ddongbap]

Rain is a totally different beast. Premature lockups, and under steering are biggies.

[justjesus]

I'm the master of the understeer! And lock up. I do both all the time.

Rain is the equalizer? hmm, finally something I can like about the rain?


I'm gonna have to go to pwn all yall.
hehe, THIS, I gotta see!

PS. Nobody laugh if I end up using a trash bag as a rain coat. I don't know where I left my rain coat (oh, don't own one!). :cry:

GEEZ, cone work in the rain?!?!?!:eek: that's like, dangerous?

[cali yaris]

crap what class am I?

[edit: got it]

REGISTERED! let's race!

[LtNoogie]

Ok, let's all race as HS. We work first group and race third group right before lunch.

[LtNoogie]

Rain is a totally different beast. Premature lockups, and under steering are biggies.

My Kuhmo Ecsta XS were rated by Car and Driver as excellent on dry pavement and scary on wet. This will be fun!

[cali yaris]

^ LOL

The Proxes R1R utilizes a motor sport-inspired silica re-inforced tread compound (UTQG Treadwear rating of 140), and a casing construction that features extra-wide steel belts & steel side plies for exceptional levels of wet & dry grip. The aggressive directional tread pattern prevents aquaplaning even at high speeds.

:iono:

[LtNoogie]

"Want to go fast at a track? The Ecsta XS is your tire. Just be very cautious if it rains."

Good tire comparison...

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparisons/09q2/tire_test_nine_affordable_summer_tires_take_on_the _michelin_ps2-comparison_tests

[SilverBack]

Definitely got some time to kill on Sunday, but never gone before. How much is it to just watch? I wanna see what goes on with my own eyes before I decide if I wanna try it.

[LtNoogie]

Definitely got some time to kill on Sunday, but never gone before. How much is it to just watch? I wanna see what goes on with my own eyes before I decide if I wanna try it.

Watching is free. You have to sign a release to be on the premises in case one of us run you over.:biggrin:

[ddongbap]

My number is going to be 100. But I'm going to make it look like 1QQ.

[LtNoogie]

Tell me if this works. Unzip the file and double-click on it. If you have Google Earth installed, it should lead you to the parking lot where we race.

[cali yaris]

krayzee you gotta run, that would make 5 -- c'mon let's make history together.

I've never done Autocross, and with my car I will look like the biggest fool -- DON"T CARE!

[LtNoogie]

My number is going to be 100. But I'm going to make it look like 1QQ.

Sorry Rob, unless you paid for a points card this year, your number will be in the 600 series for walkups.

[justjesus]

FREE TO WATCH

u should run! i'll give you 5 bucks ;)

[ddongbap]

Definitely got some time to kill on Sunday, but never gone before. How much is it to just watch? I wanna see what goes on with my own eyes before I decide if I wanna try it.

He is wrong. It costs 30 dollars to watch, and 40 dollars at the door. Incidentally, you have to register yourself and your car.

Then you can watch. Or race. Or both.

[ddongbap]

Sorry Rob, unless you paid for a points card this year, your number will be in the 600 series for walkups.

Thats fine. If I can get a double zero.

[justjesus]

I've never done Autocross, and with my car I will look like the biggest fool -- DON"T CARE!

That's exactly the spirit! Like I got a laugh when I thought I was gonna park my car next to the "wall" of cones.... with like 40 yards left to go :iono:
Almost came to a complete stop. LOL

FIVE cars?!?! that would be awesome! and with the rain equalizer, WE WILL REPRESENT! yay

how exciting:w00t:

it's just too bad i don't have my magnetic 226 yet :(

[cali yaris]

I'll be loading the 13 psi map on Thursday. Seriously doubt 20 psi is a good idea in a 2nd gear race, LOL

[justjesus]

^ yeah, keep it on the low side man. maybe remove the rear anti-roll bar?

[SilverBack]

^Wouldn't that slow his time down? BTW, you got a spare headsock I could borrow?

krayzee you gotta run, that would make 5 -- c'mon let's make history together.

I've never done Autocross, and with my car I will look like the biggest fool -- DON"T CARE!

Really? With your history of going to the tracks so often, you would be the last person I would assume that hasn't done this yet. Alright Stig, I guess I can make an ass out of myself if you're joining me lol. Registering now.

He is wrong. It costs 30 dollars to watch, and 40 dollars at the door. Incidentally, you have to register yourself and your car.

Then you can watch. Or race. Or both.

I'll be sure to hit every single cone just for you while you're on work-duty.

[ddongbap]

Oh wait, we have to do work duty?

[justjesus]

jojo Yes, I have a spare (and clean!) headsock you can borrow.
People hit cones all the time. It happens. Nothing wrong with that. And NOBODY will be looking like a fool. We're all there for fun!

DdongWhy yessir! Early morning working for us gents! LOL

JOJOOOOO! Glad you're gonna make it out man! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! !
!!
! :w00t: !

Good job in twisting his arm, DDONG!

[ddongbap]

So we're paying them to work for them?

[cali yaris]

^ there ARE other ways to look at it. :smile:

[justjesus]

Yes there are :)
Like, through a visor on a helmet?

[cali yaris]

jesus, didn't see you on the list yet? you're in, right?

[supmet]

So what's the deal on spectator fees? I've heard free, 5 dollars, and 40 dollars.

I need new tires and rear brakes before I do any auto-x, so racing is out of the question.

Are you guys gonna meet at a gas station early or just meet up at the speedway?

[LA Yaris]

I was just wondering is there going to be a place were people can just hang out and show there car's off ?? Or is it just racing??

[cali yaris]

Lt Noogie knows the most about the set up -- this is my first autocross!

[LtNoogie]

It is FREE if you do not race. It is a gigantic parking lot so bring a chair. During the summer, I'd tell you to bring sun screen but this time, bundle up because it will be cold.

We register and get our numbers starting at 7:00.

Did anyone try the file attached a few posts back to see where the race course is at?

[justjesus]

jesus, didn't see you on the list yet? you're in, right?

I didn't make it on the list, the bouncer was asking for too much at the door.:laugh: Yes sir, I am! Been looking for my prior event paperwork to sign up for SCCA. No luck, so I'm signing up later.


Are you guys gonna meet at a gas station early or just meet up at the speedway?

We haven't talked about this. Chances are, I'm rolling out from Tustin area with two older Honda Accords.

DDONG You want to meet up at the Albertsons on Newport near Irvine blvd??

[LtNoogie]

Ok, I just pre-registered.

4 Yarii this Sunday. Can you believe that Jesus?

[ddongbap]

Garm's R1Rs are lame. Ugh, hes not going to be easy to beat.

[LtNoogie]

R1R, wet course, 310hp, novice?

He'll be spinning off the course, scattering course workers and cones all over the place.:laugh:

[cali yaris]

no 310 for me, I turned it down to a mere 13 psi yesterday. :biggrin:

but I will still be all over the course, I can barely remember my way to work.

did my alignment today. -2 front, here I come ddong!

Noogie, we caravaning from Reseda somewhere?

[SilverBack]

Signing-up now but it's asking for a "T/$" in the garage section. What is that?

Edit: there will now be 5 Yarii on the track. Jesus, bring the headsock!

BTW, where we meeting before the roll-in?

[LtNoogie]

What do you guys get when you follow this link?

http://tinyurl.com/ydyqyae

If you see an ARCO station on Cherry Avenue, let's meet there at 7:00.

I may be coming from Santa Monica so a caravan may be difficult. My cell # is 818-694-1103.

[LtNoogie]

Bring the following:

food and water (there are no vending machines)

blue painter masking tape to tape your numbers on (I have some)

a tote box to hold all the loose stuff you have to take out of your car

spectators can watch for free

you'll have to pay the $15 for a weekend membership to SCCA

the $15 can be used towards an annual membership

make sure your helmet meets their requirements... go to www.solo2.com

[LtNoogie]

Before you leave home, empty your car of all your junk. Loose stuff cannot be in the car during the race.

I also bring two large plastic tote boxes to store stuff like extra clothing, the tape, that I store stuff in. Those boxes stay in the parking lot while we're running. It's safe, nobody wants your stuff. Also, the tote boxes will protect your stuff from the rain.

I like to wear gloves when I drive. $15 Mechanix gloves from Pep Boys.

[SilverBack]

Wasn't sure if we were meeting at the track, or rolling in together. Got it now.

[justjesus]

Ok, I just pre-registered.
4 Yarii this Sunday. Can you believe that Jesus?

NO WAY! I must be dreaming! Impossible, since I haven't been sleeping for almost a week now! WOW 4 cars! 5 with KrzyJOJO. NICE

Garm Wow, alignment before the event? LOL, looking to make sure to keep DDONG off your trail, are you?

NoogieTHANKS A BUNCH for adding the additional info!

I'm bringing a Bubba Keg with drinks (water and maybe some soda pop). Food, haha, yeah, you guys are on your own with food.

edit: yes, KrzyJOJO, I already have the headsock packed :)

[ddongbap]

Damnit Garm. Give me SOME advantage.

[cali yaris]

^ You have an advantage -- you're a good driver. :laugh:

7am to meet up seems late. Tech starts at 7am and you're supposed to have numbers and letters on the car already?

Whatcha say Long?

[cali yaris]

BTW we are now SIX -- Aaron ("arctiv vitz") says he'll come too.

[LtNoogie]

7:00 should work. Earlier would be necessary if we ran in the first group. We run in the third group.

We just need to register. We can tech our cars then, time permitting, or we can tech while the second group runs. First race starts at 9:00. Bring your receipt if you pre-paid. Just in case.


Schedule
------------
7:00am - Tech / registration open for the 1st and 3rd run groups only

7:00am - Course open for walking

7:45am - Novice course walk

8:00am - Tech / registration open for morning run groups only

8:30am - Course closes for walking.

8:45am - Call for workers, cars to pre-grid

9:00am - First car out

[cali yaris]

ok cool cya at 7am where you said.

[minx_motors]

So this Sunday is on? Rain or shine?

[justjesus]

WOOOO HOOOOOOO SIXXXXXX

Yes Minx. Rain or shine. It is on! And Welcome to YarisWorld :)

[arcticvitz]

I'll see ya guys at 7! I'll be a little cramped but I managed to find a way to fit with a helmet on.

[justjesus]

hehe, looking at the registration list, I noticed we all have a different color Yaris!
Black, Blazing Blue, Bayou Blue, Silver, and White :thumbup:

[justjesus]

I'll see ya guys at 7! I'll be a little cramped but I managed to find a way to fit with a helmet on.

Cool deal.
A little cramped? Just make sure your neck is straight man.

[arcticvitz]

Cool deal.
A little cramped? Just make sure your neck is straight man.

Yeah I just have to scoot my butt a little forward in the seat to lower my head down about 2 inches. I'll manage haha

[SilverBack]

hehe, looking at the registration list, I noticed we all have a different color Yaris!
Black, Blazing Blue, Bayou Blue, Silver, and White :thumbup:

The colors, the colors! They're everywhere MAN!!

[ddongbap]

Those who want to caravan, hit me up. PM me for my cell. I'll be up for another few hours.

[ddongbap]

Or call Garm to get my number. I'm gonna KTFO

[ddongbap]

I'll see ya guys at 7! I'll be a little cramped but I managed to find a way to fit with a helmet on.

DAYUUUUUUUM. You must be HUGE.

[arcticvitz]

DAYUUUUUUUM. You must be HUGE.

Well...yeah I guess am TALL but not necessarily HUGE since I only weigh 155 :biggrin: Sad part is I don't even have a headliner in my car and I still don't fit :iono: See ya tomorrow!

[cali yaris]

wooo I can't sleep :eek:

[SilverBack]

+1. It's 11 PM and I'm so wired that I just cleaned out the car to kill time. I guess I can tire myself out by going out and see if the Falkens can handle wet roads...

[justjesus]

i haven't been able to sleep before 4am since I got back from vacation. sucks

2am, printed out my receipts, my registration, and made my custom number! yay.

Getting the rest of my stuff together. Wake up in less than three hours, and go racing.

WOOOO HOOOOOOOO

[ddongbap]

I haven't slept yet. I'm so screwd.

[justjesus]

Thanks to all those guys who made it out! It was cool to represent the Yaris in such a number :)

I think we've established more respect for our cars out there today. My instructor said my car felt "bad-ass" and mentioned it posted similar time to his built Fiat!
:thumbup:

[cali yaris]

+1, that was the most fun I've had in a while. I hope my last run time got some people realizing that our cars are for real!

[LtNoogie]

After you left, that little group of guys continued to talk about how well you did. They were trying to figure out which class would give you the best chance to rank high for 2010.

[SilverBack]

That was awesome! Already looking forward to the next event :thumbsup:

[arcticvitz]

Had an absolute blast and will try and make it to the next event in January. That Nissan was something to see! Losing a tire and sliding into the finish line like a true champion. Here are a couple low rez photos from today that I managed to get with my crappy cell camera.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d31/kickjudokarl/yarii1.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d31/kickjudokarl/yarii2.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d31/kickjudokarl/yarii3.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d31/kickjudokarl/yarii5.jpg
And the infamous lake :biggrin:
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d31/kickjudokarl/yarii6-1.jpg
I think we changed a few preconceived notions about the Yaris today gentlemen :thumbsup:

[LtNoogie]

Wow, your caught the mythical ddongbap on camera! He is rumoured to exist but no photographic evidence has ever been produced.

[SilverBack]

^LOL

[arcticvitz]

Wow, your caught the mythical ddongbap on camera! He is rumoured to exist but no photographic evidence has ever been produced.

Then again, it could just be a guy in a ddongbap suit :biggrin:

[justjesus]

After you left, that little group of guys continued to talk about how well you did. They were trying to figure out which class would give you the best chance to rank high for 2010.

I'm 99.9% sure you're talking about Garm, but I don't care. I'm pretending it's about MEEEE.

[LtNoogie]

I can erase that last 0.1% of doubt.

[justjesus]

Wow, your caught the mythical ddongbap on camera! He is rumoured to exist but no photographic evidence has ever been produced.

hmm, I don't know guys. The walk may be a little similar.

http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww116/JustJesus_Video/Ddong.jpg

http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww116/JustJesus_Video/bigfoot.jpg

[justjesus]

I can erase that last 0.1% of doubt.

Ouch! :laugh:

[arcticvitz]

hmm, I don't know guys. The walk may me a little similar.
:bellyroll: I knew that was coming but it still made me fall out of my chair

[cali yaris]

LOL... sooooo..... when does it start up in January, guys? :biggrin:

I think I can set up my car better for this kind of racing.

[justjesus]

^ I'm already looking into it...nothing posted on the calendar.

DDong, sorry man! Hope you don't mind that pic. If so, I'll take it down ;)

[ddongbap]

Naw its cool. I did so terrible. I couldn't get my tires mounted.

[superskunk'd]

looks like you guys had lots of fun... we will try to bring the Versas to the next one... we got so caught up this weekend with all sorts of crap, leave it to Rob to always be sporting some Basketball shorts...

[ddongbap]

In the rain, no less.

[ddongbap]

http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr265/ddbaptrance/MG04818.jpg

[LtNoogie]

It looks like those cones cornered you for killing one of their friends earlier.

[arcticvitz]

It looks like one of those cones is about to get annihilated by a 615 hehe. I gotta get myself a set and see what I've been missing once my econo tires wear out, which may take some time lol :burnrubber:

[LtNoogie]

That picture is nice with the pretty lake in background. Wait, there's not supposed to be a lake at the autocross track!

[cali yaris]

front wheels ALL locked up, woooooo!

[ddongbap]

They're coming out with a new Azenis compound. RT615-R, a STICKIER compound.

[arcticvitz]

They're coming out with a new Azenis compound. RT615-R, a STICKIER compound.

Are they going to be similar in price to the 615's? I'm thinking that mayyyybeeee I should pick up a set after Christmas just trying to find a good deal. Wait, are you talking about the 615-K?

[ddongbap]

Same price.

Sorry, yea. I meant the K.

Hit me up if you need Falkens.

[blacksandiegovitz]

Same price.

Sorry, yea. I meant the K.

Hit me up if you need Falkens.

Pm me a qoute for a set of 15"s

[ddongbap]

15 which ones? The Ks aren't out yet. ETA feb probably.