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cody · 2006-03-31, 03:01 PM

C'mon Kev. Help a n00b out! I don't know if there's a reason that I should go to that specific one or somthing.

cody · 2006-03-31, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nKoan

Should be fine. You get a certain number of drops (4?) this season, so missing one or two won't be a big deal. And thats only if you think you might be in a title race. Otherwise, you are just running some events for fun.

Like me last year, I only ran 6 events which means I didn't qualify for season standings, but its still fun to go out occasionally and just run for fun.

There's the answer I was looking for! Thanks Nick!

Kevin M · 2006-03-31, 03:02 PM

Okay fine Cody.
What Nick said.

Nick Koan · 2006-03-31, 03:12 PM

Well, the first event they expect a lot of beginners, so it might be helpful but it won't be the end of the world if you don't make it. Some of the people are a little more aware that there are new people. Thats not to say people are unfriendly or unhelpful the rest of the season, I'm just saying people are extra helpful that weekend.

Shouldn't really be a problem since you know some of us, and we can help you out until you get into the swing of things.

As for actual driving practice, I'd say that the school tomorrow would be more important to attend then the first points weekend.

cody · 2006-03-31, 03:14 PM

Yah, I made sure I'd be able to make it to the school this weekend. Good lookin' out, thanks.

bruspeed · 2006-03-31, 03:18 PM

Also, don't do a noob thing like forget to change you're clocks ahead and show up an hour late this weekend. I did that last year, it was cool.

cody · 2006-03-31, 03:26 PM

Well the clocks go ahead Sunday morning at 2am.

So what's up with the test and tune on Sunday? Should I go to that? When does it start?

Kevin M · 2006-03-31, 03:54 PM

Yes, going would be beneficial. It should start around 8:30, like any other event here.

cody · 2006-03-31, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

Yes, going would be beneficial. It should start around 8:30, like any other event here.

Even if I've been out all night drinking, etc.?

Nick Koan · 2006-03-31, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cody

Even if I've been out all night drinking, etc.?

How's that Hunter S. Thompson quote go? Something about not recommending certain things, even though they always worked well for him.... yeah, something like that.

I wouldn't recommend sex, drugs or insanity for everyone, but they've always worked for me

In all seriousness though, I wouldn't recommend it. If you don't feel fit to drive, you might as well stay off the course (but come out and watch if you want).

rubberbiscuitt · 2006-03-31, 10:22 PM

first post. first autox event tomorrow.

M3n2c3 · 2006-03-31, 10:32 PM

I'm crossing my fingers for decent weather.

A1337STI · 2006-03-31, 10:55 PM

is it raining / snowing down there right now? lots of snow up here. LOTS , i almost just want to go snowboarding , though my neck still hurts from a crash thursday so autocross is probably best for me

M3n2c3 · 2006-04-01, 12:13 AM

It was snowing like crazy in Carson when I left work ant 9:30PM, but just rain in Dayton.

Dean · 2006-04-01, 07:10 AM

Knock on wood, the weather looks good... Ground is even dry at my house.

MattR · 2006-04-01, 04:34 PM

Good day everyone, I was quite impressed with the subaru presence

Bob Danger · 2006-04-01, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattR

Good day everyone, I was quite impressed with the subaru presence

You mean the overwhelming domination of Subarus, that kicked ass.

MikeK · 2006-04-01, 05:00 PM

That was a lot of fun, winter was waaay too long this time around

SM class is going to be close this year!

rubberbiscuitt · 2006-04-01, 05:58 PM

i drove the speed limit all the way home.

NevadaSTi · 2006-04-01, 06:12 PM

That was fun, who all is gonna make on Sunday?

M3n2c3 · 2006-04-01, 08:19 PM

I'll be there provided Mother Nature allows me to make it in one piece

bxracer69 · 2006-04-01, 08:55 PM

im sorry i couldnt come down and race, hopefully by may ill be down throwing the new car around, liz will b there too

ivanko · 2006-04-02, 12:12 AM

Anyone know the run order?

Dean · 2006-04-02, 06:17 AM

No run order today... Morning and afternoon sessions with 6 runs per session. Run one, or both. Hopefully they have it figured so you only wor a small portion of the time.

M3n2c3 · 2006-04-02, 03:05 PM

That worked out really well today. I was pretty pleased.

2006-03-31, 03:02 PM	#128
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Okay fine Cody. What Nick said. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2006-03-31, 03:12 PM	#129
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Well, the first event they expect a lot of beginners, so it might be helpful but it won't be the end of the world if you don't make it. Some of the people are a little more aware that there are new people. Thats not to say people are unfriendly or unhelpful the rest of the season, I'm just saying people are extra helpful that weekend. Shouldn't really be a problem since you know some of us, and we can help you out until you get into the swing of things. As for actual driving practice, I'd say that the school tomorrow would be more important to attend then the first points weekend. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2006-03-31, 03:18 PM	#131
bruspeed EJ251 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sparks Posts: 526 Car: 2005 2.5 rs cgm Class: TDSP	Also, don't do a noob thing like forget to change you're clocks ahead and show up an hour late this weekend. I did that last year, it was cool. __________________ Can anybody fly this thing?

2006-03-31, 03:54 PM	#133
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Yes, going would be beneficial. It should start around 8:30, like any other event here. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2006-03-31, 10:32 PM	#137
M3n2c3 EJ205 Real Name: Jeremiah Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dayton, NV Posts: 1,888 Car: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS, 2000 Forester L Class: RNP sometimes (see motto) "Kids are ruining autocross."	I'm crossing my fingers for decent weather. __________________ Small red text that looks curious at first glance but is ultimately inconsequential

2006-03-31, 03:01 PM	#126
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	C'mon Kev. Help a n00b out! I don't know if there's a reason that I should go to that specific one or somthing.

2006-03-31, 03:14 PM	#130
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Yah, I made sure I'd be able to make it to the school this weekend. Good lookin' out, thanks.

2006-03-31, 03:26 PM	#132
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Well the clocks go ahead Sunday morning at 2am. So what's up with the test and tune on Sunday? Should I go to that? When does it start?

2006-03-31, 10:22 PM	#136
rubberbiscuitt EJ22 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: south lake tahoe Posts: 234 Car: L just push the brake pedal.	first post. first autox event tomorrow.

2006-03-31, 10:55 PM	#138
A1337STI EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,840 Car: Impreza and an Impreza Class: AS / CRS PerfStock "pedal on the right"	is it raining / snowing down there right now? lots of snow up here. LOTS , i almost just want to go snowboarding , though my neck still hurts from a crash thursday so autocross is probably best for me __________________ Fighting uphill battles, one bullet at a time!

2006-04-01, 12:13 AM	#139
M3n2c3 EJ205 Real Name: Jeremiah Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dayton, NV Posts: 1,888 Car: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS, 2000 Forester L Class: RNP sometimes (see motto) "Kids are ruining autocross."	It was snowing like crazy in Carson when I left work ant 9:30PM, but just rain in Dayton. __________________ Small red text that looks curious at first glance but is ultimately inconsequential

2006-04-01, 07:10 AM	#140
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Knock on wood, the weather looks good... Ground is even dry at my house. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2006-04-01, 04:34 PM	#141
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Good day everyone, I was quite impressed with the subaru presence __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2006-04-01, 05:00 PM	#143
MikeK Captain Turbo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 3,318 Car: 05 STi	That was a lot of fun, winter was waaay too long this time around SM class is going to be close this year!

2006-04-01, 05:58 PM	#144
rubberbiscuitt EJ22 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: south lake tahoe Posts: 234 Car: L just push the brake pedal.	i drove the speed limit all the way home.

2006-04-01, 06:12 PM	#145
NevadaSTi EJ251 Real Name: Brian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Minden, Nv. Posts: 989 Car: 1994 Toyota 4Runner Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once	That was fun, who all is gonna make on Sunday? __________________ The last living thing on earth will be me. I'll step on the last cockroach.

2006-04-01, 08:19 PM	#146
M3n2c3 EJ205 Real Name: Jeremiah Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dayton, NV Posts: 1,888 Car: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS, 2000 Forester L Class: RNP sometimes (see motto) "Kids are ruining autocross."	I'll be there provided Mother Nature allows me to make it in one piece __________________ Small red text that looks curious at first glance but is ultimately inconsequential

2006-04-01, 08:55 PM	#147
bxracer69 EJ22 Real Name: Nick Langkamp Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: On the Road Posts: 384 Car: 2003 Mitsubishi Evo8 Class: SM Snowboarding....Because gravity is cheaper than gas	im sorry i couldnt come down and race, hopefully by may ill be down throwing the new car around, liz will b there too __________________ My better is better than your best. My fast smells like french toast. www.langkampracing.com

2006-04-02, 12:12 AM	#148
ivanko EJ18 Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 61 Car: 1991 GMC Syclone Class: SM2 Lift & Shift Specialist	Anyone know the run order? __________________ "You can't make a race car out of a pig, but you can make a pretty damn fast pig!" www.highperformancetrucks.com "Lift & Shift Specialist" www.barbellcompany.com

2006-04-02, 06:17 AM	#149
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	No run order today... Morning and afternoon sessions with 6 runs per session. Run one, or both. Hopefully they have it figured so you only wor a small portion of the time. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2006-04-02, 03:05 PM	#150
M3n2c3 EJ205 Real Name: Jeremiah Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dayton, NV Posts: 1,888 Car: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS, 2000 Forester L Class: RNP sometimes (see motto) "Kids are ruining autocross."	That worked out really well today. I was pretty pleased. __________________ Small red text that looks curious at first glance but is ultimately inconsequential

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