1st place ST class

[ilikerice]

Had my autox event at Roebling Road Raceway yesterday. I got video, but i left the camera on twice thru 2 runs so there is alot of boring footage thats annoying, I need to edit the video. as soon as I do, I will post it.

My opponents:
Honda Fit
04 celica
96 integra LS
imprezza
yaris (me)

I havent seen the actual times yet and will post those up when the website posts them.

The Fit gave me the most challenge to beat. My best run was 62.1 sec. with a clean run. it was my 2nd run too. The fit got 61.7 but hit 1 cone which adds 2 secs for a total 63.7, that was his 3rd run. I tried my hardest to find that 1/2 sec. But I could not get it. I knew if he ran a clean run he would have beaten me. Not even my last run saved me.. I found out later He had an amazing run going with alot of speed, but ended up too hot in a gate and spun out.. I basicly came in first by inches. 1 cone kept me in 1st.

You can call it luck or driver skill.. either way. 1st place for the yaris in Street Touring class (ST).

Also, out of 89 registered drivers, I cam in 10th place in PAX time.. I dont know my raw time place yet, but I will post when I get it.

[Stove]

:thumbsup:Nicely done. If your closest competitor lost control, you're just a better driver. Driving skill isn't just going fast, it's also not going too fast:biggrin:

[thebarber]

nice job!

[ArmyYaris]

Well done broski, looking forward to the video!

[ilikerice]

haven't been home long enough to edit video. will do it when i get off today

[Klink10]

Outstanding and congrats.

[ilikerice]

ok,, here is my best run at 62.2. the winning run.
Sorry for the shitty quality. Its not HD. just wide angle... hope you enjoy

I just edited it, its still set at 9 mins long, but suppose to drop to 4 mins. eventually, dont know how long it takes for youtube to edit. ANYWHO.. here you go

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JjEfe9lBL4&feature=feedu

Times are in also:

http://buccaneerregion.com/ce9-jax10-11.html

[ilikerice]

some action pictures also I just found also.

Last one of is of the Fit... he was fast.. His car looks hot also

[ilikerice]

1 more good close up

[ArmyYaris]

Awesome job bro, clean driving.. Way to show the haters what the yaris is capable of!

[cali yaris]

way to charge those cones!

That looks like a very fun and forgiving autox design -- I would love to race there.

[ilikerice]

thanks guys, as you can see, i need new magnetic numbers and letters.. lol.

Should come out next year Garm, make a east coast vacation trip. hehe.

[racerb]

I always wondered how they set up an auto-x at Roebling, looks like a fast coarse. Are you a Buccaneer Region Member? I know a few people from that region, mostly Corner Worker and such. The track Managers can some times be a little rough on our folks, but did treat us better at our last event.

racerb :coolpics:

[ilikerice]

I am not a member of buccaneer region, only SCCA as of right now, only been at this track as a spectator and autox. I have yet to work a corner, but I plan on doing more of that next year. Yes, the owners and managers will throw you out in a heartbeat for not following rules. It seems like you have to know what they know in order for them to cut you any slack.. I just say yes ma'am/sir and I do not argue anything they try to push, even if I think its stupid. I just let it happen and just try to have a good time.

[Black_griffin6]

Where was this? I'm in Atlanta, and I don't know of any Autocross places around here.

[ilikerice]

http://buccaneerregion.com

This particular track is Roebling Road Raceway. Its in Rincon, GA I think? Easily googlemap it. But We normally autox at Hutchinson Island in Savannah, Ga. There is an abandoned track down here that is owned by the Ports Authority, so we rent it from them thruought the year. We Just got OK to run at Saber Field on Hunter Army Airforce Base next year. excited about that.

There is a scca region in atlanta, I will have to look it up if I remember when I get home. I been wanting to run up there for a while. I know Valdosta holds thier nationals there.

[racerb]

Where was this? I'm in Atlanta, and I don't know of any Autocross places around here.

Just look for Atlanta Region SCCA, at one time Butch Kummer was the R.E. of the Region, just not sure anymore. Not sure about where they auto-x these days, used to be at the old Braves Stadium. Best way to find out info on upcoming events might be in person, as they will run the ARRC at Road Atlanta real soon, be lots of SCCA folks to talk to then. I've been away from SCCA for about 6 years working with NASA now so kinda out of the loop, wish I could be more help.

racerb :thumbup:

[ilikerice]

I need a website that has flag references, I need to learn these for tomorrow and would like to get a jump start on it

[racerb]

Found out some info for you guys, contact Robert McCall at Atlanta Region Flag Chief <atlflagchief@hotmail.com> , he can help with schedules and cause he's Flag Chief, can probably send you flag info!

I can help you with basics if you'd like.

racerb

[ilikerice]

BAHH.. too late.. I am about to walk out the door in 15 mins, just doing a checklist. I hope to have some video and pictures if I get time. thanks for the help guys..

[SilverBack]

Good to know the Yaris is finally getting what we've been driving hard for. Great job, man!

[ilikerice]

Just got back. Couldn't get video unfortunately, I grabbed the wrong size batteries. Didnt have time to take pictures either but there was someone taking pictures off the side like last weekend and she will email me the pictures eventually. Good fun and worth every penny. Didn't go off track and I feel I really pushed these RS-3's everything they had in them. I need a actual track car to do this though, beating my Daily Driver may hurt in the long run. We will see.

Thanks for all the tips and suggestions.