I believe I've seen three posts in which somebody said they left after they ran without taking a work assignment (or maybe I misunderstood?). This is one of the only unforgivable sins in autocross, isn't it?

Mike worked setup and I worked the first run group. We ran in the second group and left ...

Thanks everybody for another great day. Mike and I had to bug out before our run group finished in order to beat Mother Nature, but we made it to Wesley Chapel in record time. I did manage to get some good video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=914I0sAGs5U

Here's my video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0HQFepnvxM

Native wrote:^^^ Ugh. I hope not.

A few more pix:
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Steve, I like the clarification on pic 4 of 20... or maybe I don't after second thought.

Using my iPhone, and edited with Aperture, I took two somewhat narcissistic photos at an opportune time:

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[img]http://gallery.me.com/mltavana/100178/1 ... 1984250001[/img]

and lastly, guest driver Jeremy Damico spinning it out into the grass:

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Sorry about that. :) If I ever have my car at an event you are welcome to put it in the grass anytime.


No worries. Heck, if I was ...

Great event today guys. The weather was great and the course was fast.


Here's a couple videos:

First, my first and slowest run with a spin-out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Hp3noEnR20" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Then my last and best run:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v ...

Check out #3

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I got my video done! Check it out and let me know what you think.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GlJ5kewJOU" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I like the right front fender shot. And now I know what Soundgarden was singing about in 1994 - Black Hole Sun - look around 3:33 for an ...

I have two videos up. First, a short clip of me spinning out. The rest of the run is too embarrassing to post. Just a little throttle and the thing gets away - the tires start to break at 2800rpm.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrwnRsU-AZ4" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Second, a ...

Here's two shots using 360 Panorama on an iPhone:

I continued to do a couple laps to get some heat into my engine.
I use spark plugs for this. I highly recommend it if you haven't tried them yet. :)

On a hot day in Florida, it takes me a good 15-20 minutes to get my oil to 180F. The engine takes about 9 quarts of oil. It also has an aluminum ...

I also saw some folks (I will kindly not mention what they were driving) goofing off over near the motorcycle course during the event. This is expressly NOT allowed for a number of reasons. Just DON'T do it. We drive fast on our approved course and NOWHERE else. 'Nuff said.

I'll address this ...

Great job guys. Mike and I just registered for the Brooksville December event, which may be a bit more forgiving to the cobras.

Here are some videos from today:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FklqkBoFFv4" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQl1R8ZpaEU ...

Hopefully this won't be me:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu_bMZ68UCc


Also, what time are you guys usually wrapping up these events?

Hello all...

...just introducing myself to the group. Saturday will be my first autocross, so it should be an interesting day for me. I'm planning on focusing on learning the course and on my driving, leaving my car setup for later events. Other than myself, my car, my helmet, my toolbag, and some ...