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Title: YYC4 - Oct. 8, 2016 - open to public registration.
Post by: Reijo on September 30, 2016, 01:28:21 PM
Have at 'er.

If you are a club member, make sure you register really quick.  Limit is 90 drivers and once public it takes about 2 days to fill.

http://msreg.com/YYC4

Reijo
Title: Re: YYC4 - Oct. 8, 2016 - open to public registration.
Post by: robert on September 30, 2016, 03:58:18 PM
when does public registration open?
Title: Re: YYC4 - Oct. 8, 2016 - open to public registration.
Post by: Reijo on September 30, 2016, 04:00:16 PM
That was the announcement.
Title: Re: YYC4 - Oct. 8, 2016 - open to public registration.
Post by: robert on September 30, 2016, 04:01:01 PM
link is still saying members only
Title: Re: YYC4 - Oct. 8, 2016 - open to public registration.
Post by: Reijo on September 30, 2016, 04:05:05 PM
Hmmmm....hang on I was sure I changed it before the announcement ... check in a moment ... It WILL be open.  Odd.
Title: Re: YYC4 - Oct. 8, 2016 - open to public registration.
Post by: Reijo on September 30, 2016, 04:06:26 PM
I missed one box that was checked ... open now
Title: Re: YYC4 - Oct. 8, 2016 - open to public registration.
Post by: robert on September 30, 2016, 04:10:25 PM
works now
cant wait for the event!!
Title: Re: YYC4 - Oct. 8, 2016 - open to public registration.
Post by: Reijo on September 30, 2016, 04:21:11 PM
Great!  I noticed in 8 minutes another 3 people jumped in ... 32 right now.


It is also on Beyond now so it will fill up quickly.
Title: Re: YYC4 - Oct. 8, 2016 - open to public registration.
Post by: Terry Johns on October 01, 2016, 09:48:12 AM
Although Im aware that on the very odd occasion the weather forecast is wrong, looks like we could be in for some snow next Thursday, Friday, Saturday  >:(
Title: Re: YYC4 - Oct. 8, 2016 - open to public registration.
Post by: E6Cueman on October 01, 2016, 01:29:13 PM
Although Im aware that on the very odd occasion the weather forecast is wrong, looks like we could be in for some snow next Thursday, Friday, Saturday  >:(

I'm banking on it and planning on running all seasons.
Title: Re: YYC4 - Oct. 8, 2016 - open to public registration.
Post by: Reijo on October 03, 2016, 01:45:31 PM
Forecast as of now is +14C and sunny (Fort Macleod was +15C and sunny Sunday ... so virtually the same very pleasant day!

https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/weather/alberta/calgary

Event is sold out ... but there is a waitlist.

Title: Re: YYC4 - Oct. 8, 2016 - open to public registration.
Post by: Terry Johns on October 05, 2016, 07:15:07 AM
Holy crap 101 entries, are all these people going to be allowed to run ?
Title: Re: YYC4 - Oct. 8, 2016 - open to public registration.
Post by: Terry Johns on October 05, 2016, 09:32:03 AM
I am planning on being there early to help out on Saturday morning. What can I do to help us get started on time? Maybe I can do the Track walk with the newbies. As I have previously said I suggest that this is done before the Drivers Meeting.

I suggest that the newbies are told during registration that there will be a Track Walk for them, (meet at the start line at 9.15am prompt)
Title: Re: YYC4 - Oct. 8, 2016 - open to public registration.
Post by: Midnightsky on October 05, 2016, 11:34:12 AM
Rain/Snow and +6C for Saturday, bring street tires 8)
Title: Re: YYC4 - Oct. 8, 2016 - open to public registration.
Post by: Terry Johns on October 05, 2016, 01:16:12 PM
Rain/Snow and +6C for Saturday, bring street tires 8)

Nooooooooooooooooo :(
Title: Re: YYC4 - Oct. 8, 2016 - open to public registration.
Post by: Reijo on October 05, 2016, 02:18:52 PM
Holy crap 101 entries, are all these people going to be allowed to run ?

A bunch of them are on a waitlist.

R
Title: Re: YYC4 - Oct. 8, 2016 - open to public registration.
Post by: 94boosted on October 05, 2016, 02:47:36 PM
Holy crap 101 entries, are all these people going to be allowed to run ?

A bunch of them are on a waitlist.

R

With the forecast looking like it is something tells me we’ll have more than a few drop outs and no-shows.
Title: Re: YYC4 - Oct. 8, 2016 - open to public registration.
Post by: zero10 on October 06, 2016, 08:10:32 AM
And probably a lot of vehicle changes at registration too.... If it is really 3 degrees and raining I'll be bringing my daily driver instead of the focus.
Title: Re: YYC4 - Oct. 8, 2016 - open to public registration.
Post by: Reijo on October 06, 2016, 08:23:51 AM
Yesterday the weather report said 40% chance of rain on Saturday. This morning (8 am), it says 30% chance of rain.

Looks like the trend for rain is going down but it is also looking cooler in general with the present high forecast as +3C for Sat. ... Snow or all-season tires anyone? Ultra high perf. tires will not work well in those conditions ... In the cold the high-perf rubber will become hard and you will not have much grip (unless they heat up ... e.g. a 2nd driver may be invaluable this time as well as tire blankets!).

But this is Thursday and this is Calgary. What will the weather be like? Probably look out your window or door on Saturday morning for a better idea! hahaha

Reijo
Title: Re: YYC4 - Oct. 8, 2016 - open to public registration.
Post by: Reijo on October 06, 2016, 11:09:08 AM
11 am, Thursday:   Forecast is now cloudy, +7C/30% chance of rain on Saturday ... 'nuff said.
Title: Re: YYC4 - Oct. 8, 2016 - open to public registration.
Post by: LilDrunkenSmurf on October 06, 2016, 12:54:49 PM
And probably a lot of vehicle changes at registration too.... If it is really 3 degrees and raining I'll be bringing my daily driver instead of the focus.

Ditto. If it's too cold, I'll be either running the DD on A/S tires, or the mini on A/S tires. If it's warmer, I'll be bringing the S2k on PSS.
Title: Re: YYC4 - Oct. 8, 2016 - open to public registration.
Post by: Midnightsky on October 06, 2016, 06:34:39 PM
Environment Canada now says snow tomorrow, possibly Saturday, and Snow for Sunday and Monday.
Title: Re: YYC4 - Oct. 8, 2016 - open to public registration.
Post by: nnywg on October 06, 2016, 06:40:20 PM
First Ice Dice of the year folks
Title: Re: YYC4 - Oct. 8, 2016 - open to public registration.
Post by: Reijo on October 06, 2016, 07:05:17 PM
I have old snow tires I'd like to burn off!  :)
Title: Re: YYC4 - Oct. 8, 2016 - open to public registration.
Post by: Terry Johns on October 07, 2016, 05:09:55 AM
What temps do the RE71 R need to operate effectually
Title: Re: YYC4 - Oct. 8, 2016 - open to public registration.
Post by: Reijo on October 07, 2016, 08:39:11 AM
For ultra high perf and R-compounds I use a rule-of-thumb of 10C for when they begin to work.  Anything below that the grip is just not there.

Some down south consider less than 20C a cold day and figure their tires are "not working" right ... hahaha

Blankets and a 2nd driver are very useful for cold temps and especially below 10C.

Reijo
Title: Re: YYC4 - Oct. 8, 2016 - open to public registration.
Post by: Migsy on October 07, 2016, 04:46:47 PM
Hi everyone,

Depending on if the snow actually starts to accumulate... I may bring the AWD Previa/Estima out to play with it's winter tires. However the front tires are studded. Is that a problem?
Title: Re: YYC4 - Oct. 8, 2016 - open to public registration.
Post by: 94boosted on October 07, 2016, 07:02:50 PM
UPDATE

As of right now the event is still on, Reijo is at the site now and is reporting that it is only wet, no snow or ice. However, if you don't feel comfortable running you can cancel on Motorsportreg for a full refund or credit towards a future event.

Tomorrow morning @ ~7:00am if conditions worsen (snow or ice present at the lot) the event will be cancelled. Make sure to stay tuned to the SASC Forum (http://forums.sascsolo.com/index.php/topic,557.0.html) and/or this thread.
Title: Re: YYC4 - Oct. 8, 2016 - open to public registration.
Post by: Reijo on October 07, 2016, 09:39:52 PM
Hi everyone,

Depending on if the snow actually starts to accumulate... I may bring the AWD Previa/Estima out to play with it's winter tires. However the front tires are studded. Is that a problem?

In a year or more this lot may be gone ... re-developed ... not a big deal with studs ... but I think good allseasons may be best ... more traction than snows due to thread.

R
Title: Re: YYC4 - Oct. 8, 2016 - open to public registration.
Post by: PedalFaster on October 07, 2016, 10:33:45 PM
Quote
Issued at 2016-10-07 10:27PM MDT by Environment Canada:
Freezing drizzle advisory issued for:
   City of Calgary, Alta. (072400)
Current details:
An area of freezing drizzle has formed in parts of southwestern Alberta this evening and is expected to move northward toward Red Deer by Saturday morning. Freezing drizzle will taper off Saturday morning as temperatures rise.
Title: Re: YYC4 - Oct. 8, 2016 - open to public registration.
Post by: Migsy on October 08, 2016, 12:32:30 AM
Hi everyone,

Depending on if the snow actually starts to accumulate... I may bring the AWD Previa/Estima out to play with it's winter tires. However the front tires are studded. Is that a problem?

In a year or more this lot may be gone ... re-developed ... not a big deal with studs ... but I think good allseasons may be best ... more traction than snows due to thread.

R

Just wanted to be sure you boys don't have some rule about running studded tires.  Don't feel like driving out there just to be turned away.

Thanks
Title: Re: YYC4 - Oct. 8, 2016 - open to public registration.
Post by: Reijo on October 08, 2016, 01:06:33 AM
Yep....good question.  In fact there are probably no bad questions ... for the most part.    :)

R
Title: Re: YYC4 - Oct. 8, 2016 - open to public registration.
Post by: Reijo on October 08, 2016, 05:46:15 AM
5:30 am ... lot is damp, no ice at all.  In fact two overpasses I went over on Stoney Trail were damp and but not slippery either ...   Conditions are better than last night.

We are on.
Title: Re: YYC4 - Oct. 8, 2016 - open to public registration.
Post by: Reijo on October 08, 2016, 06:07:24 AM
However I would advise caution on bridge decks and overpasses since any elevated roadway is more susceptible to freezing since there is no earth/ground under them to keep them warm.

R