Okay, that lot sucks.

[John V]

I think I'm going to skip the next event that we have at the Manassas lot. It's just way too long of a drive for an itty bitty lot. We need to make it a mission to drive around and find more lots

[GT]

The NCC used to use the Lincoln Tech parking lot (which is right on Snowden Pky). Maybe we can convince the powers that be to use it again?

[bren]

I think I'm going to skip the next event that we have at the Manassas lot. It's just way too long of a drive for an itty bitty lot. We need to make it a mission to drive around and find more lots

I think they made great use of the lot (given the smallish size.) All that loopyness was fun - you could really tell those who have trouble visualizing the course and looking ahead.

I guess I'm not the only one who looks at every parking lot I pass wondering if it could be used for autox :grin:

[AlfaEric]

I think they made great use of the lot (given the smallish size.) All that loopyness was fun - you could really tell those who have trouble visualizing the course and looking ahead.

I guess I'm not the only one who looks at every parking lot I pass wondering if it could be used for autox :grin:

Kevin seems to have some fun torturing us with some of his courses (flight of the Bumblebee). I seem to remember an Anti-NASCAR course once (all Right turns). Amazingly I actually stayed on-course for all my runs. :-)

This course looked REALLY tough until I realized that it was all right turns until the back section (then it became all left turns). I think watching all the people going OC on in the first heat forced me to focus more than normal on learning the course. I can't even remember how many times I walked it.

---Eric

[Jed]

The NCC used to use the Lincoln Tech parking lot (which is right on Snowden Pky). Maybe we can convince the powers that be to use it again?

I remember that lot! That was the VERY time I EVER saw an autox. It was an NCC event too.

[Jed]

JV or Glenn-

What about that overflow parking lot at the United movie theatre? It's the one behind the BJs and Home Depot off of Snowden-it's like walking distance from JV's house.

Columbia would be an ideal location since it is a good mid point for Baltimore and DC people.

John-there are also a WHOLE lot of industrial parks up Robert Fulton (again near your place)

We should check out all these places sometime.

[Lance325is]

I would be willing to help you guys check out the lots in the columbia area as well.

[bogdan]

I was thinking that Towson University has a nice sized lot for the football stadium. Last I remember it was in nice condition also.
I dont know if that could work with their school/game schedule, but it's worth a shot? I would be willing to drive out there... hell, I commute to school there. :grin:

Also, is Frederick completely out of the question? Baseball stadium? 270N for DC region people... 70W for Baltimore people.

just pitching out some ideas.

[AlfaEric]

How about adding a zip code field to the autox registration form? This would give us a better idea of where everyone is coming from.

---Eric

[Mikey52]

Harry Grove Stadium in Frederick. :grin:

[John V]

Most of those snowden industrial park lots have tons of islands. I've checked them all out, they're no good.

The United overflow lot would be GREAT. What we need is a copy of the insurance information NCC holds and we can approach the ownership. Maybe Kevin (or someone) can draft a generic letter saying what coverage we have, how much in a dollar amount for property and person liability, how much we will pay out for use of the lot, the typical effect on the pavement, etc etc. Then if we find a lot we can take action.

i think Kev used the available space well, but it still sucked.

John

[schosports]

I was thinking that Towson University has a nice sized lot for the football stadium. Last I remember it was in nice condition also.
I dont know if that could work with their school/game schedule, but it's worth a shot? I would be willing to drive out there... hell, I commute to school there. :grin:

Actually the SCCA years ago used to run there. I believe the surrounding neighorhoods did noit like the motor noise but didn't mind the Towson football and lax games.

I miss Lincon Tech. I raced there a bunch of times with the CCA.

[Doby]

Yeah, 1.5 hour drive...

[bogdan]

I was thinking that Towson University has a nice sized lot for the football stadium. Last I remember it was in nice condition also.
I dont know if that could work with their school/game schedule, but it's worth a shot? I would be willing to drive out there... hell, I commute to school there. :grin:

Actually the SCCA years ago used to run there. I believe the surrounding neighorhoods did noit like the motor noise but didn't mind the Towson football and lax games.

I miss Lincon Tech. I raced there a bunch of times with the CCA.

I checked out the Towson lot today. They just re-sealed it. :smt077

It's been a while, might be worth a shot talking to them again...

[Jed]

Bogdan-

Way to check out that lot and the one at Centennial! You rock man!!!!