Might Be Going To SoCal During Spring Break

[Kaotic Lazagna]

My spring break is the week of the 29th, and my mom wants to go to SoCal. Any SoCal meets during that week? hehehe.

[dvlnblkdrs]

we can always start one...

[SilverBack]

KL, we're having an Auto-X event on the 28th if you're willing to drive down a day earlier and come meet the famous Garm. Jill, you're welcome to join us too :smile:

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Cool, I'll let my mom know. Any entrance fees to watch? And where will it be held at?

[Kaotic Lazagna]

I just checked it, it's an hour and a half drive from where my mom and I will be staying.

[cali yaris]

yeah the 28th is a great meet up! I just registered, so I will be there for sure.

Where are you staying?

And JILL -- Toyotafest? may 8 -- c'mon!

[Kaotic Lazagna]

yeah the 28th is a great meet up! I just registered, so I will be there for sure.

Where are you staying?

And JILL -- Toyotafest? may 8 -- c'mon!

My mom and I will probably stay at a hotel in or near Simi Valley. Oh, and what's the address of the auto-x event?

[SilverBack]

Cool, I'll let my mom know. Any entrance fees to watch? And where will it be held at?

No entrance fee, but then again why would you wanna just watch? :wink:

$30 online + $15 cash for weekend SCCA membership (required) on the day (it's worth it!). More info:

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26289

We'll guide you through the entire process and answer your questions. Think it over.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

No entrance fee, but then again why would you wanna just watch? :wink:

$30 online + $15 cash for weekend SCCA membership (required) on the day (it's worth it!). More info:

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26289

We'll guide you through the entire process and answer your questions. Think it over.

I'd love to, but my tires aren't in the best condition any more. I'm going to have to replace them within 3-4 months.

[SilverBack]

You don't need the best condition tires for this. We always just run the course for fun and not for points anyway (at least for now). You're welcome to just run at your own pace and get to know how your car behaves around the cones. No rush to get through it, and there's no way you can crash even if you do rush.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

You don't need the best condition tires for this. We always just run the course for fun and not for points anyway (at least for now). You're welcome to just run at your own pace and get to know how your car behaves around the cones. No rush to get through it, and there's no way you can crash even if you do rush.

haha. I'd run my car hard if I were to auto-x. I'd be leaving my mom, so I can't be out too long. From what I read, we'd got to be there around 8 in the morning, and will probably have to be there the entire day. I was planning on staying for 3 hours at most. hahaa, but you're tempting me.

[SilverBack]

We actually don't stay all day (I sure as hell don't anyway). 3 hour stay or less is about right. This time around we'll all be running in the afternoon starting about 1PM under the CST class (which your mods already qualify you for), but we usually roll-up around or before noon for last minute preps and hanging out. And don't worry, you'll be back with your mom before she even misses you. Or you could just bring her along, Garm doesn't bite anymore lol.

[cali yaris]

^ Haha, laz definitely let's meet up at the shop, Simi is very close. I'll even come up there if that's easier; I have an errand to run in Simi anyway.

[AdeJong 03]

if theres a meet while youre down here lets do it!

flint mica sedan PHOTOSHOOOOOOOT

[Kaotic Lazagna]

We actually don't stay all day (I sure as hell don't anyway). 3 hour stay or less is about right. This time around we'll all be running in the afternoon starting about 1PM under the CST class (which your mods already qualify you for), but we usually roll-up around or before noon for last minute preps and hanging out. And don't worry, you'll be back with your mom before she even misses you. Or you could just bring her along, Garm doesn't bite anymore lol.

hahaha, if I change my mind, I'll just pay the extra $10. Hopefully I remember to bring my air compressor to up the psi, that is if I do race. Also, will there be a MI/YW spot? I don't want to race with my sub in the trunk (it's not bolted down or anything).

[Kaotic Lazagna]

^ Haha, laz definitely let's meet up at the shop, Simi is very close. I'll even come up there if that's easier; I have an errand to run in Simi anyway.

Either/or. I can meet at the shop, just gotta get the address again. hehe.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

if theres a meet while youre down here lets do it!

flint mica sedan PHOTOSHOOOOOOOT

That'd be awesome!

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Oh, and I don't own a helmet =\

[Kioshi]

if you need a helmet, I can lend mine to you. Motorcycle season starts for me in two weeks...so till then I wont need it to ride w/ my friend frm SF State :)

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Thanks for the offer, but I'm not sure if I will see you before then. I'll see if my gf's bro has one.

[SilverBack]

hahaha, if I change my mind, I'll just pay the extra $10. Hopefully I remember to bring my air compressor to up the psi, that is if I do race. Also, will there be a MI/YW spot? I don't want to race with my sub in the trunk (it's not bolted down or anything).

I have a compressor in my car you can use. I also bring my own tools I can lend you in case the tech-inspector is hungover and thinks there's a loose part in your car. We do park next to each other there like at all meets (but if you wanna meet elsewhere and roll-in together that's fine too). Your sub can be removed and placed in your parking spot (no one's gonna take your stuff).

Oh, and I don't own a helmet =\

They always have some to lend you at the events as long as you let them hold your driver license (I'm going down this route myself right now until I can afford my own helmet). Since these are loaners, I recommend you wear a headsock.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

^ Cool. This is all just a thought as I'm not 100% sure I'll be racing. Do they sell headsocks there as well? I have no clue where to get those. hahahaha.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Also, that novice part is getting in my way. That's way too early. hahahaha.

[SilverBack]

I got my free headsock from ddongbap because he's always got too many lying around lol. Also, JustJesus lent me one for my first event. You might wanna PM them for that. And don't worry, we're all gonna chip-in and cover for you in some way. All you gotta do is decide that you wanna race :thumbsup:

What class do you plan on running in novice?

[Kaotic Lazagna]

I got my free headsock from ddongbap because he's always got too many lying around lol. Also, JustJesus lent me one for my first event. You might wanna PM them for that. And don't worry, we're all gonna chip-in and cover for you in some way. All you gotta do is decide that you wanna race :thumbsup:

What class do you plan on running in novice?

I know nothing about SCCA auto-xing. Never having raced before, I'm assuming I'd be a novice :tongue:, and I would probably race in the category you mentioned earlier, CST? But does that mean I have to attend the 7:45am walk?

You guys are the best! :thumbup:

[SilverBack]

I know nothing about SCCA auto-xing. Never having raced before, I'm assuming I'd be a novice :tongue:, and I would probably race in the category you mentioned earlier, CST? But does that mean I have to attend the 7:45am walk?

You guys are the best! :thumbup:

Looking at your garage I can tell CST is right where you belong :w00t:. You'll be doing the novice course walk right before the afternoon runs. We'll probably be joining you too just to get it out of the way quicker lol. Also, I suggest you show-up about 11-ish so you're not rushing around in the parking lot to get ready :thumbsup:

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Looking at your garage I can tell CST is right where you belong :w00t:. You'll be doing the novice course walk right before the afternoon runs. We'll probably be joining you too just to get it out of the way quicker lol. Also, I suggest you show-up about 11-ish so you're not rushing around in the parking lot to get ready :thumbsup:

Tempting, tempting, tempting. I wanted to go and improve my photography skills, but now you're making me want to improve my driving skills instead. LOL! So I would have to bring 55 bucks in cash if I want to race? And how many runs do each driver get on average?

[cali yaris]

three runs. it's exciting but not a whole lot of seat time. Still, if it's your first event you will think it was a lot more than that.

I'll bring you a goodie to take home if you show up. :biggrin:

[Kaotic Lazagna]

three runs. it's exciting but not a whole lot of seat time. Still, if it's your first event you will think it was a lot more than that.

I'll bring you a goodie to take home if you show up. :biggrin:

Perfect amount for me to do both, improve my driving skills and improve my photography skills.

Goodie!? Oh man, I hope our plans to go follows through then. hehe. You're awesome, Garm!

[SilverBack]

Just a heads-up, you won't be able to take shots of our Yarii in CST class as you'll be running with us. Another Yaris is running SM, but that's in the morning if you wanna show up. You should still get plenty of shots to take of Miata's and late '80's Civics though.

But in the end, it's the driving challenge that makes it all worth the trip :thumbup:

I'll bring you a goodie to take home if you show up. :biggrin:

Just hope some crazy, overprotective mother with small children in your neighborhood park doesn't hear you say that lol

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Dang, oh well. I can still practice on other cars like you said. hehe. Just waiting to hear back from my mom to see if we're still going to SoCal or not.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Scratch all of the plans. My mom changed her mind about going to SoCal. :frown:

[SilverBack]

But what's stopping you from still coming down? I'm sure she can survive one weekend without her son lol

[Kaotic Lazagna]

LOL. I'm not sure if I want to drive 7-8 hours down there for a few hours of awesomeness. hahaha.

[SilverBack]

Spend the whole weekend here then. There's lots to do!

Part of my Saturday looks empty. What do you think of canyon cruising?

[Kaotic Lazagna]

haha, canyon cruises are good. I drove down Box Canyon Road the last time I was there (to get to Garm's shop). lol. hahaha, spending the weekend there means I gotta find a place to stay, which was one of the reasons why my mom changed her mind about going.

[AdeJong 03]

i will definitely come out to hang out if you find a place to stay- gotta make the trip worth your while-

throw a meet just for you lol

or if anything you could wait a bit and make the trek for that MI/YW meet in May that revoluscion is holding

[Kaotic Lazagna]

^ whoa, that's deep! hahaha, I'll have summer classes, so I don't think that's possible.