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tkromer ADMIN/MODERATOR
| Subject: Autocross in Morgantown Tue Oct 25, 2011 3:41 pm | |
| Saw over on WVMotorsports there will be autocross in Morgantown this Sunday (10/30) at 10am. Ruby parking lot.
I've never done it before, but I'm definitely going to give it a try. Anyone else want to join? | |
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Blacked Out 5000 Post Club
| Subject: Re: Autocross in Morgantown Tue Oct 25, 2011 3:41 pm | |
| Not sure what I will be doing, i may stop in to take pics. Who is sponsoring it? | |
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tkromer ADMIN/MODERATOR
| Subject: Re: Autocross in Morgantown Tue Oct 25, 2011 3:48 pm | |
| Mon Valley Sports Car Club (don't know any details on that club). $10 to race, I assume watching will be free. Probably a bit of distance between the course and the spectators, but if you have a long-ish lens you'll be fine. | |
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89SC 500 Post Club
| Subject: Re: Autocross in Morgantown Tue Oct 25, 2011 7:19 pm | |
| I went last year and watched. It was very informal. I was standing right next to the cars at the starting line. There were some cool cars there. I was there in the SC but didn't want to run. The lot was dirty and it was cold. Cold is normally good for the SC but my supercharger belt was slipping. | |
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D-Rod ADMIN/MODERATOR
| Subject: Re: Autocross in Morgantown Wed Oct 26, 2011 10:33 am | |
| I think I am going to try it. Just gotta decide what tires I want to use. No matter what I will probably be overpowered for a tight autocross track. | |
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tkromer ADMIN/MODERATOR
| Subject: Re: Autocross in Morgantown Wed Oct 26, 2011 12:33 pm | |
| I'm probably taking my Evo for that reason. It's on Advans that are nice and sticky and the car has a little less power. Plus AWD doesn't spin so bad getting up to speed after turns. | |
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weaveleftnright Member
| Subject: Re: Autocross in Morgantown Wed Oct 26, 2011 1:24 pm | |
| Looks like the car is acting okay after the torque converter so I should be joining in on this too. Attempt to get the wife in on taking some pictures/video. | |
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Blacked Out 5000 Post Club
| Subject: Re: Autocross in Morgantown Wed Oct 26, 2011 1:29 pm | |
| As of right now, I am going to try and make it and shoot some of the FCP members rides while autocrossing. | |
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2many2choose Member
| Subject: Re: Autocross in Morgantown Wed Oct 26, 2011 7:20 pm | |
| hmmmm, I just might try to sneak Foxrod out and give it a shot! | |
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StitchWerx 500 Post Club
| Subject: Re: Autocross in Morgantown Wed Oct 26, 2011 9:39 pm | |
| i live right next door. ill prolly be there at some point. | |
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89SC 500 Post Club
| Subject: Re: Autocross in Morgantown Wed Oct 26, 2011 10:52 pm | |
| I was a tight course last year. It was on that small lot up the hill from the main lot and next to the street. | |
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Blacked Out 5000 Post Club
| Subject: Re: Autocross in Morgantown Thu Oct 27, 2011 8:39 am | |
| Im planning to be there still, plans have not been diverted yet lol.. | |
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2many2choose Member
| Subject: Re: Autocross in Morgantown Thu Oct 27, 2011 9:53 pm | |
| A buddy of mine will be there with his convertible Foxbody with a full suspension. I have to come to the autox because I beat him on the strip and now he wants a shot at beating me in the turns lmao | |
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Blacked Out 5000 Post Club
| Subject: Re: Autocross in Morgantown Thu Oct 27, 2011 9:55 pm | |
| look like I will be getting to use a 500mm lens at this track, so I am planning on being there for sure.
I will shoot everyone from FCP that races with it cause I love ya. | |
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dlinsbeck ADMIN/MODERATOR
| Subject: Re: Autocross in Morgantown Thu Oct 27, 2011 9:57 pm | |
| Nice. How did you manage that one? | |
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Blacked Out 5000 Post Club
| Subject: Re: Autocross in Morgantown Thu Oct 27, 2011 10:04 pm | |
| - dlinsbeck wrote:
- Nice. How did you manage that one?
I know folks in High Places lol.. | |
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2many2choose Member
| Subject: Re: Autocross in Morgantown Thu Oct 27, 2011 10:08 pm | |
| - ScottHofferPhotography wrote:
- look like I will be getting to use a 500mm lens at this track, so I am planning on being there for sure.
I will shoot everyone from FCP that races with it cause I love ya. :arms: | |
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dlinsbeck ADMIN/MODERATOR
| Subject: Re: Autocross in Morgantown Thu Oct 27, 2011 10:10 pm | |
| - ScottHofferPhotography wrote:
- dlinsbeck wrote:
- Nice. How did you manage that one?
I know folks in High Places lol.. Don't you mean distant! places... lol | |
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Alex98CVPI Member
| Subject: Re: Autocross in Morgantown Thu Oct 27, 2011 11:14 pm | |
| There's a good chance I'll be there to watch. The front brake rotors in the Crown Vic are warped and I can't afford to fix it now, so I don't want to make them worse. And the Beetle doesn't handle. So, my competition opportunities are non-existant, lol. | |
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bobdogwv Member
| Subject: Re: Autocross in Morgantown Thu Oct 27, 2011 11:52 pm | |
| I plan on being there as well. Does anyone know where you can find any other information about this, like registration / rules / etc...? | |
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Blacked Out 5000 Post Club
| Subject: Re: Autocross in Morgantown Fri Oct 28, 2011 12:21 am | |
| - bobdogwv wrote:
- I plan on being there as well. Does anyone know where you can find any other information about this, like registration / rules / etc...?
Rules? lol.. there are rules? Im glad your coming. I wanna see that beast autocross. | |
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tkromer ADMIN/MODERATOR
| Subject: Re: Autocross in Morgantown Fri Oct 28, 2011 6:59 am | |
| Said rules will be kept to a minimum.
$10 to race. You MUST have a helmet, but it doesn't have to be the appropriate type (ie I will be wearing a motorcycle helmet). | |
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weaveleftnright Member
| Subject: Re: Autocross in Morgantown Fri Oct 28, 2011 8:34 am | |
| What are the plans in the event it rains/snows? | |
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Blacked Out 5000 Post Club
| Subject: Re: Autocross in Morgantown Fri Oct 28, 2011 8:38 am | |
| lol.. supposed to have 8 inches of snow in Preston County. | |
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bobdogwv Member
| Subject: Re: Autocross in Morgantown Fri Oct 28, 2011 8:40 am | |
| I was just wondering, the PCA host a good many of these events and the require you have a Snell helmet, a DOT one wont be allowed. All I have is a DOT helmet. They also have people that do car inspections for many of the following things to allow you to enter. Safety General The addition of safety equipment including but not limited to roll bars, roll cages, fire extinguisher (2.5 lb min. ABC or BC type) with metal bracket mounted to a metal surface and accessible from belted seating position, seat belts/safety harnesses, harness guide bars, steering wheels, aftermarket seat is permitted and recommended. Roll bars are recommended for cabriolets.
No drugs or alcoholic beverages are permitted at the event.
No Passengers are allowed.
An adult must accompany children at all times.
Dogs must be leashed, where permitted.
Helmets All drivers and instructors must wear helmets. Helmets must be Snell ’95 approved or newer (M or SA rated). SA rating is recommended. DOT helmets are not permitted. A limited number of loaner helmets are available for the day. All drivers should invest in their own helmet. Clothing Long sleeve shirts and long pants are suggested. Acceptable fabrics are natural fibers (cotton, wool, silk.) Open toed shoes, sandals and bare feet are not permitted. Rubber soled shoes (sneakers, etc.) are recommended. Driving shoes and gloves as well as fire resistant clothing is recommended but not required. Seat belts All cars must have metal-to-metal seat belts, securely anchored. All drivers must wear belts. Windows The drivers side windows shall remain fully down during a run, passenger windows may be fully up or fully down. Cleaning out your car, glove box and trunk Loose objects inside the trunk, passenger compartment and glove box must be removed from the car. Loose objects include cell phones, change, paper, garbage, cups, floor mats, etc. In other words everything must be removed from your car. The spare tire need not be removed if it is securely fastened. The battery must be securely fastened as well. Pit & Paddock Area All cars are to be parked within the designated pit & paddock area, except for vehicles used by timing, safety, and the Autocross Committee. There is no speeding in the pit & paddock area. Any driver speeding in the pit or paddock area may be disqualified from the event at the discretion of the Chairman or Committee. Please no speeding in the general vicinity of the event. Tire warming is not permitted. | |
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