AutoX

[billnparts]

Roy, I can read, and yes, there is time to play with the car between runs. Adjust tire pressures and what not. You may even see some folks with remote infrared thermometers checking tire temperatures.

Bill Ascheman
Fiberfab Ford
Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
Autocross & Hillclimb
"Drive Happy"

[Royal]

Thanks Bill

[billnparts]

Check out your local AutoX schedules at

http://www.motorsportreg.com

Bill Ascheman
Fiberfab Ford
Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
Autocross & Hillclimb
"Drive Happy"

[edward ericson]

Roy: you “rolled one?” As in “rolled the car over on its roof?” 

[Royal]

Nah, –  just broke the bead and rolled the tire off the rim resulting in a superflat.  (And I must confess that it was on Lake Muskoday road, not at Watkins Glen or Lime Rock.)    Very scary but surprisingly little damage.  

[billnparts]

I also thought you meant you put it over.

Bill Ascheman
Fiberfab Ford
Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
Autocross & Hillclimb
"Drive Happy"

[Royal]

That was a long time ago, when I was young and foolish and stupid.  One down, 2 to go.  Oh, to be 62 again..  I barely remember it.  The guys around here said that you guys would all laugh when an true old geezer (me) pulls up to the AutoX starting line.  I told them that they were wrong.  Right?  eh? Right?

[billnparts]

I went to Morgantown this morning. First AutoX of the season. Roy, much older folk than you running. My son was running his VW. I went to say hello to my helmet. I ran there last year, lots of room and quite fast.

Bill Ascheman
Fiberfab Ford
Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
Autocross & Hillclimb
"Drive Happy"

[Dale Schumacher]

 Bill,
Check Ebay under Open face motorcycle helmet ( Item # 400313318702 – G-Force – the one I bought  ) – and lots others for sale starting at 19.00 plus shipping.

[billnparts]

That helmet only has a DOT rating. It does not have the required Snell rating.

http://ezinearticles.com/?DOT-and-Snell-Motorcycle-Helmets:-Understanding-DOT-and-Snell-Ratings&id=224696

That’s why they’re so cheap.

Bill Ascheman
Fiberfab Ford
Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
Autocross & Hillclimb
"Drive Happy"

[Dale Schumacher]

Bill,

Bummer – I did not realize it required Snell – still OK at Carlisle?

Maybe I can send back??

[billnparts]

They don’t check that close at Carlisle. Its mostly for fun there. If you plan to run a “real” ( serious points event) SCCA AutoX event, they will check the spec. I had to retire my full face when they upgraded the spec.

Bill Ascheman
Fiberfab Ford
Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
Autocross & Hillclimb
"Drive Happy"

[edward ericson]

Just chiming in here: Looks like we gots ourselves making for the First Annual TD Replica AutoCross Tournament, featuring

Bill
Moi
Roy
Schu
Paul(?)

In which, if everyone races with all the vigor and gusto of which they are capable, I expect to come in last.

But I will look damn cool doing so!

[billnparts]

As I did last year, I’d like to run on Friday afternoon when I arrive. Then if I break it, I have time to fix it. I don’t foresee a problem, but I an a firm believer in the principles of Murphy’s law. I think that’s where the Boy Scouts came up with “Be Prepared”

Bill Ascheman
Fiberfab Ford
Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
Autocross & Hillclimb
"Drive Happy"

[Dale Schumacher]

 Bill, For some reason I thought you raced Saturday morning along w/ Ed? Anyway – I guess I will keep the hat and loan if anyone has a big head like mine. I think we should all do it the same time for support – I know I will need it. They are doing the Friday night downtown thing again this year – I may give that a try if anyone else is up to it.

[Royal]

I agree with Dale.  I’d like to run as a group….as in a “mess” of TDrs.  

I would like to see Bill go last since I might hurt myself trying to beat him if I know what his time is. (Its a character flaw of mine: I really can’t handle losing.)  And please don’t talk about breaking things, I will be a long way from home.  My wife still doesn’t believe that I am serious.  I’m not convinced that Autocross 450 miles away from my home is very mature, but I never claimed maturity, only age.  

[Royal]

Do any of you have a digital video camera?  That would be super cool to have a short of the group AutoX’ing.  

I think anybody over 65 should be able to start from the red tees.

[edward ericson]

Vids= a must. I have a decent Canon DAT camera and a (very cheap, crappy) one that records to a chip. What I’d like to have–and don’t (yet)–is one of those “Hero” cams that shoots wide angle alla time. People wear those and they make hella nice vids.

We will find a way to get vids on this–our own, not proprietary Carlisle events vid.

[Royal]

Ed, we could give your paper an exclusive.  

[billnparts]

I’ll try to get my son’s “Go Pro”. That will give an on board shot.

Bill Ascheman
Fiberfab Ford
Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
Autocross & Hillclimb
"Drive Happy"

[Paul Mossberg]

Have never autocrossed

But guess I could give it a shot.

 

Is helmet sharing an option? I don’t have a hard hat.

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

If you own a TDr and are not in the Registry, please go to https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mg-td-replica-registry/ and register (you need to copy and paste the link)

[Dale Schumacher]

Paul,

Loaners on site – if you have a XL head you can use mine.

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