(2011) Annual AutoX Meeting - Febuary 5th

[Ethan Blank]

So if I did 1 or 2 autocrosses a year for several years back in the 70s I'd be in Advanced, but if I started in February, done several schools and 21 autocrosses so far this year I'd be in Beginner? Hypothetical of course, but not as easy to classify as you suggest.

Woody, I think the system from last year was fine, I have no complaints with it. I thought that experience might be a good divider; I agree it might be hard to implement. I'd have no problem sticking with last year's system as it was. Just threw the concept of experience-based classes out for people to consider; perhaps that might work as a way to move up (or down) a degree in combination with the existing class system.

[flohtingPoint]

Woody, I think the system from last year was fine, I have no complaints with it. I thought that experience might be a good divider; I agree it might be hard to implement. I'd have no problem sticking with last year's system as it was. Just threw the concept of experience-based classes out for people to consider; perhaps that might work as a way to move up (or down) a degree in combination with the existing class system.

Ethan, to be honest, you're already in the beginners section. Small regional competition (BMWCCA, PCA, CDC, etc), these are places where new folks can cut their teeth in a very low stress environment. Splitting it up at this level would be fairly moot. AI splits up their competition because they have a way to segregate people within their "Novice" ranks, which is the SCCA Pax'ing scale.

[woodym3]

While "experience" can be important, I don't think it is a good way to class drivers. I have known people that autocrossed regularily for years and they were still as slow as the typical first timer. And I have known people that were quick out of the box and were class champions against stiff competition their first year.

[ronh21]

... And I have known people that were quick out of the box and were class champions against stiff competition their first year.

Those people probably just bought real easy to drive cars. Cheaters.

Hey Woody, I'm looking for a new challenge. Want to co-drive my 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid sedan this season? I think it'd be X1, but I'm not positive (1.3L gas, 156 volt 15 kW elec motors). Then we could seriously harass anyone we can beat.

If I stay in my BMW this season, I'm going to have to move to M2. I've been working on it a little.

[woodym3]

If it has anything like the acceleration of the Tesla I drove, it might do pretty well. But I think you'd have more fun in the M3. If you bring it out to one event, I'd be glad to take the Honda out for one run.

[Luda]

I say you bring it, id be interested to see how it doea

[flohtingPoint]

I say you bring it, id be interested to see how it doea

I have some r-comps we can fit it with. We can get it running some decent times.

[woodym3]

Maybe I'm missisng something. I see the meeting is on Willow Oaks Drive. But. . . . Baltimore, Manassas, DC ????

Oh, and don't forget to set the DVR for the Daytona Continental Tire Challenge race which on on Speed at 3:00pm.

[mcoupemindy]

Maybe I'm missisng something. I see the meeting is on Willow Oaks Drive. But. . . . Baltimore, Manassas, DC ????

Oh, and don't forget to set the DVR for the Daytona Continental Tire Challenge race which on on Speed at 3:00pm.

And it might be a good idea to post a phone number if it's stated "Call me if you have any issues getting there" - just a suggestion.

[mcoupemindy]

Those people probably just bought real easy to drive cars. Cheaters.

Hey Woody, I'm looking for a new challenge. Want to co-drive my 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid sedan this season? I think it'd be X1, but I'm not positive (1.3L gas, 156 volt 15 kW elec motors). Then we could seriously harass anyone we can beat.

If I stay in my BMW this season, I'm going to have to move to M2. I've been working on it a little.

Coming to the dark side? What ya doing to make it tuner ineligible?

[etherpool]

It looks like the address is:
Transwestern
8280 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr
Fairfax, VA 22031
Febuary 5th, 1PM
Lower Level Conf Room

You can call me at 443-994-6347 as well. I'll have Doug post up his number.
Phil Yates

[civicexracer]

Yikes... Count me out if it's in Fairfax.. Little to far for me. Oh well..

[Ethan Blank]

I'm also out, can't get to VA at that time.

[etherpool]

I'm also out, can't get to VA at that time.

Sorry, I should have said 1PM. My military time=not so good!

[mdepena]

Finally, an event in Virginia (besides the social).