Equipe Rapide (DFW) Autocross #9 & 10, 11/7-8/2009 - Toyota Yaris Forums

ozmdd · 11-02-2009, 02:00 PM

The last events of the ER season are this weekend, both at Mineral Wells. It is a 2-day event, with each day using a different course, and separate points/registration. You can do either one or both. Many folks choose to enjoy the fall weather and camp-out overnight instead of driving both days. Lotsa fun, whether in a tent, RV, car or nearby motel.

The final event on Sunday is almost sure to have a really fast course, and expect a great turnout as people compete for the season trophies. Two Yarii are in the running for trophies, Lazerdot and myself.

I hope we can generate some Yaris presence at these events, since the Honda and Miata folks are having no problem getting their people to attend.

www.autocross.com/er

lilredrocket · 11-03-2009, 11:40 PM

Sorry guys won't be at either race because I have work on saturday and have had plans for sunday for some time now.

Lazerdot · 11-06-2009, 08:01 AM

Ozmdd
Do you want to meet at the Wataburger on the way? l'm leaving early to be in MW by 7:30.

ozmdd · 11-08-2009, 08:42 PM

Results:
1st in ST (3 drivers): Greg Masterman - 08 Yaris, blue
1st in Novice (running ST pax, 17 drivers): Mike McShane - 08 Yaris, white [20th in PAX]

Also, Greg is the Year-end Trophy 1st place winner for ST in Equipe Rapide, and I am the second place trophy winner for the year in Novice Class.

All of the nay-sayers who claimed the Yaris was not a decent autoX car are being proven wrong. You guys/gals are all sitting on a great car for some weekend racing, but you've got to show up!!
Don't buy all those go-fast goodies for nothing, come out and race. :)

Lazerdot · 11-08-2009, 09:37 PM

The rest of the story...
Mike was 5 seconds ahead of me, more impressive were the line of Miatas trailing as well. Both of us felt we left 2-3 seconds on the plate. Some practice and different driving techniques will ultimately tell the potential these 'grocery getters' really have. Good job Mike!

lilredrocket · 11-09-2009, 11:36 PM

Congrats guys!!! I wish I could have made it out!!

SaerinRhoe · 11-12-2009, 06:04 PM

Congrats you guys! I just saw this and it sounds like it was fun. I wish I could've been there but my folks put on a garage sale and I was on set-up/take-down duty.

S.R.

11-02-2009, 02:00 PM	#1
ozmdd Reluctantly Crouched... Drives: 2008 Yaris HB M/T Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 867	Equipe Rapide (DFW) Autocross #9 & 10, 11/7-8/2009 The last events of the ER season are this weekend, both at Mineral Wells. It is a 2-day event, with each day using a different course, and separate points/registration. You can do either one or both. Many folks choose to enjoy the fall weather and camp-out overnight instead of driving both days. Lotsa fun, whether in a tent, RV, car or nearby motel. The final event on Sunday is almost sure to have a really fast course, and expect a great turnout as people compete for the season trophies. Two Yarii are in the running for trophies, Lazerdot and myself. I hope we can generate some Yaris presence at these events, since the Honda and Miata folks are having no problem getting their people to attend. www.autocross.com/er

11-03-2009, 11:40 PM	#2
lilredrocket Slowy getting there View User's Garage Drives: 08 Liftback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 1,464	Sorry guys won't be at either race because I have work on saturday and have had plans for sunday for some time now. __________________

11-06-2009, 08:01 AM	#3
Lazerdot View User's Garage Drives: Blazing Blue 08 liftback Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Euless Texas Posts: 241	Ozmdd Do you want to meet at the Wataburger on the way? l'm leaving early to be in MW by 7:30. __________________ One Year One Oil-AMSOIL at www.Trulube.com TRD Exhaust, Springs and Struts. TRD SSK. NST Underdrive Crank Pulley. Amsoil Dominator 10w-30 Racing Oil, Amsoil DOT4 brake fluid, Amsoil Severe Gear 75w-90 transmission oil, Ultra Racing 23mm Sway Bar, Camber Bolts, R1 Drilled Slotted front Brakes and SS Brake cables from Micro-Image. Orange Konig Daylight 17s, Kumo MXs. Greg@TruLube.com

11-08-2009, 09:37 PM	#5
Lazerdot View User's Garage Drives: Blazing Blue 08 liftback Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Euless Texas Posts: 241	The rest of the story... Mike was 5 seconds ahead of me, more impressive were the line of Miatas trailing as well. Both of us felt we left 2-3 seconds on the plate. Some practice and different driving techniques will ultimately tell the potential these 'grocery getters' really have. Good job Mike! __________________ One Year One Oil-AMSOIL at www.Trulube.com TRD Exhaust, Springs and Struts. TRD SSK. NST Underdrive Crank Pulley. Amsoil Dominator 10w-30 Racing Oil, Amsoil DOT4 brake fluid, Amsoil Severe Gear 75w-90 transmission oil, Ultra Racing 23mm Sway Bar, Camber Bolts, R1 Drilled Slotted front Brakes and SS Brake cables from Micro-Image. Orange Konig Daylight 17s, Kumo MXs. Greg@TruLube.com

11-09-2009, 11:36 PM	#6
lilredrocket Slowy getting there View User's Garage Drives: 08 Liftback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 1,464	Congrats guys!!! I wish I could have made it out!! __________________

11-08-2009, 08:42 PM	#4
ozmdd Reluctantly Crouched... Drives: 2008 Yaris HB M/T Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 867	Results: 1st in ST (3 drivers): Greg Masterman - 08 Yaris, blue 1st in Novice (running ST pax, 17 drivers): Mike McShane - 08 Yaris, white [20th in PAX] Also, Greg is the Year-end Trophy 1st place winner for ST in Equipe Rapide, and I am the second place trophy winner for the year in Novice Class. All of the nay-sayers who claimed the Yaris was not a decent autoX car are being proven wrong. You guys/gals are all sitting on a great car for some weekend racing, but you've got to show up!! Don't buy all those go-fast goodies for nothing, come out and race. :)

11-12-2009, 06:04 PM	#7
SaerinRhoe '09 Yaris View User's Garage Drives: '09 Yaris Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 346	Congrats you guys! I just saw this and it sounds like it was fun. I wish I could've been there but my folks put on a garage sale and I was on set-up/take-down duty. S.R. __________________ 2009 Yaris 3-Door Liftback MT Black Sand Pearl

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