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SASC Events / Novice School - May 4, 2024 - Fort Macleod

« on: April 12, 2024, 05:07:15 PM »

Free* Novice School on May 4th In Fort Macleod
*Entry to the school is free for those that have signed up for the practice event

Sign up here: https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/sasc-fort-macleod-2024-practice-airport-southern-alberta-solosport-club-424624

Are you new to autocross/performance driving or know someone that is? The SASC will be putting on a free novice school for those that sign up for our practice event on May 4th. The school will run approximately half the day, in the morning, after which all the students will be able to partake in the practice event for the remainder of the day.

The school will consist of ~1hr of basic theory in-class, followed by ~2hrs of in-car drills. The school is geared towards those new to autocross and those that have only done a few events in the past.

Important Information
- Students must have their own car (sedan, hatchback, wagon, coupe, convertible, etc.) in good mechanical working condition. SUV's, CUV's, Minivans and Trucks are not permitted with a few exceptions for Performance Based SUV's (check with us first if you're not sure). Please note that instructors reserve the right to turn away students/cars that don't have sufficient tread depth tires, have leaks, loose batteries, or are in any other way not mechanically fit.
- Two drivers can share one vehicle.
- An approved helmet (http://forums.sascsolo.com/index.php?topic=1711.0), if you don't have one, there will be a few loaner helmets available.
- Please review the information here: https://web.sascsolo.com/autocross-101/

If you have any questions feel free to ask them in this thread.

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Announcements / 2024 Approved Helmets

« on: April 12, 2024, 04:59:38 PM »

In case anyone is wondering, below are the acceptable helmets for solo competition this year. Based on ASN Canada Regulations (https://solosportcanada.ca/files/ASN%202024%20Autoslalom%20Regulations.pdf) Sec. 4.5

Approved Helmets
FIA 8859-2020
FIA 8860-2018 and ABP
FIA 8859-2015
Snell SA2020, or M2020 R or D
Snell SA2015, or M2015 (not valid after 31.12.2025)
SFI Foundation 31.1/2020
SFI Foundation 31.1/2015 (not valid after 31.12.2025)
SFI Foundation 41.1/2020
SFI Foundation 41.1/2015 (not valid after 31.12.2025)
ECE R22.06 (New for 2023. expiry: ten years after date of manufacture as noted on unaltered, helmet label)
ECE R22.05 (expiry: ten years after date of manufacture as noted on unaltered, helmet label)

The following helmets are no longer acceptable for use:
FIA 8860-2010 (not valid after 31.12.2023)
Snell 2010 SA, 2010 SAH, or 2010 M (not valid after 31.12.2023)
SFI Foundation 31.1/2010 (not valid after 31.12.2023)
SFI Foundation 41.1/2010 (not valid after 31.12.2023)

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Automotive Marketplace / Autocross Digits Premium Magnets

« on: April 28, 2023, 11:12:25 PM »

Switching up the color theme for magnets so I no longer need these. To be clear, I'm not retiring the #12  . Make me an offer, for the whole set or what you want.

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Automotive Marketplace / FS: 2017 Camaro SS 1LE (FS)

« on: July 25, 2022, 08:20:46 AM »

Closed

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Other Stuff For Sale / Small and Large Portable Air Tanks

« on: May 25, 2022, 02:50:33 PM »

5 Gallon and 10 Gallon air tank for sale, nothing wrong with them just don't use them anymore.

5 Gallon - https://www.princessauto.com/en/5-gallon-portable-air-tank/product/PA0008474868 - $89.99
10 Gallon - https://www.princessauto.com/en/10-gallon-portable-air-tank/product/PA0008474942 - $109.99

Looking for $20 for the 5 Gallon, $25 for the 10 Gallon or $40 for both.

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Announcements / 2021 SASC Championship Results

« on: October 04, 2021, 10:30:58 AM »

Below are the results for our 2021 Autocross Season Championship:

STREET
1   Tom G
2   Greg M
3   Dallin B

STOUR
1   David S
2   Perry L
3   Aaron M

PREPMOD
1   Reijo S
2   Mark T
3   Sean W

LADIES
1   Tammy L
2   Yvonne A
3   Tara T

ROOKIE
1   Aaron M
2   Sean W
3   Alex L

CAM-XS
1   Shannon W
2   Derrick K
3   Jay Z

Competitors are encouraged to review the results (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kiAQnp8kuR0BvnWBsqQJI0kY8F_gxx7w/view) if there are any issues or discrepancies please email our Solo Director at solo.sasc@gmail.com. Please make sure to do so by end of day October 12th, 2021.

Top 3 finishers in each superclass receive a trophy and the top 1 finisher in each superclass receives a jacket.

For those that won their respective superclass please either post in here what size of jacket you'd like or PM me. If I don't hear back from you by end of day October 8th, 2021 I will take a best guess on your size.

Congrats to the winners.

Updated Oct. 5, 2021

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Automotive Marketplace / FS: Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 295/325

« on: August 24, 2021, 10:57:16 AM »

SOLD

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General Discussion / Any SASC Folks Using iRacing

« on: January 19, 2021, 09:55:41 AM »

A few of us (Jared C, Chris S and myself) have built a gaming rig dedicated to iRacing and are getting started. We join Adam S, already on iRacing. Is there anyone else? If we could get a couple more people it could be fun to setup a little SASC iRacing Series.

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Announcements / 2020 SASC Championship Results

« on: October 14, 2020, 02:10:12 PM »

Below are the results for our 2020 Autocross Season Championship:

STREET
1   Richard B
2   Tom G
3   Stephen H

STOUR
1   David S
2   John   H
3   Greg   J

PREPMOD
1   Shane L
2   Peter   M
3   Steve M

LADIES
1   Serafina B
2   Yvonne A
3   Tammy L

ROOKIE
1   Jason H
2   Mark   T
3   Robert S

CAM-XS
1   Shannon W
2   Derrick K
3   Mikael S

Competitors are encouraged to review the results (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eLToXGkiA0T4jQPyv38ZlgrqDjHalRQE/view?usp=sharing) if there are any issues or discrepancies please email our Solo Director Richard at solo.sasc@gmail.com. Please make sure to do so by end of day October 18, 2020.

Top 3 finishers in each superclass receive a trophy and the top 1 finisher in each superclass receives a jacket.

For those that won their respective superclass please either post in here what size of jacket you'd like or PM me. If I don't hear back from you by end of day October 18, 2020 I will take a best guess on your size.

Congrats to the winners.

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Technical Talk / MOVED: New member with some questions

« on: October 09, 2020, 11:29:36 AM »

This topic has been moved to Member Introductions.

http://forums.sascsolo.com/index.php?topic=1535.0

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General Discussion / Removing Cone Marks

« on: August 06, 2020, 10:57:10 AM »

Just thought I'd share my recent discovery. I've typically used Mothers R3 Racing Rubber Remover to remove cone scuffs and it works very well but it is aggressive, it definitely takes off any paint sealant or wax you may have had on the car in that area. Recently I was removing bug guts from the front with Turtle Wax Bug & Tar Remover and noticed it took cone marks out like butter and it doesn't seem to be nearly as harsh.

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SASC Events / 2020 Season Event Stewards NEEDED

« on: June 16, 2020, 10:44:45 AM »

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

In order to take some of the burden off of our executive we're looking for 2020 SASC Season Members to step up to the plate and take on the role of 'Event Steward' for an event or two this season. Being the event steward puts you in charge of making sure the day runs smoothly. Some of the tasks the Event Steward is responsible for include:

- Ensuring there are adequate resources to transport cones & timing equipment to site and subsequently take these items back to storage/home
- Ensuring the drivers meeting starts on time
- Ensuring the first car out on course is on time
- Ensuring change overs are done in a timely manner
- Determining how many runs in the AM and how many runs in the PM in order to ensure we finish on time
- Dealing with any safety or weather issues as they arise

The event steward is typically one of the first folks on site in the morning and one of the last folks to leave in the afternoon. It's a fairly demanding and very important role but it has it's rewards, such as not having to fetch cones  . We need more folks to step up to the plate and help with taking on the event steward role, course designer role and also helping out with hauling cones & timing equipment if we want our season to proceed. If we don't have enough volunteers to help run the events smoothly we will risk having to cancel events.

At this time we're only requesting that experienced folks that have done several events with us in the past take on this role but there will be opportunities to shadow an event steward in order to learn for the less experienced folks that may be interested.

The executive have put together some excellent tools to assist the event steward in making sure the event runs smooth located here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KDmbFnzqgxGdMIYMlF8Bm8hrl5dq7_kI

2020 SASC Schedule
June 27 Saturday - Fort Macleod - SASC Event #1 - Adam S
July 4 Saturday - Fort Macleod - SASC Event #2 - Richard B
July 5 Sunday - Airdrie - SASC Event #3 - Richard B
July 18 Saturday - Fort Macleod - SASC Event #4 Adam S
July 26 Sunday - Fort Macleod – SASC Event #5 Adam S
August 8 Saturday - Fort Macleod - SASC Event #6
August 16 Sunday - Airdrie - SASC Event #7
August 29 Saturday - Fort Macleod - SASC Practice
August 30 Sunday - Fort Macleod - SASC Event #8
September 13 Sunday - Fort MacLeod - SASC Event #9 Bob S
September 19 Saturday - Airdrie - SASC Event #10 Tom G
October 3 Saturday - Fort Macleod – SASC Event #11 Gabriel N
October 17 Saturday - Airdrie - SASC Bonus Practice (weather pending)
Updated: June 13, 2020

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Member Discussion (Private) / MOVED: 2020 Season Course Designers

« on: June 16, 2020, 08:41:55 AM »

This topic has been moved to SASC Events.

http://forums.sascsolo.com/index.php?topic=1468.0

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Automotive Marketplace / FS: 2017 VW Golf R - DSG

« on: June 11, 2020, 02:16:21 PM »

Vehicle Details
Year : 2017
Make and Model : VW Golf R
Exterior Color :  Blue
Interior Color :  Black
Auto or Manual? : DSG
Odometer Reading : 27,500km
Location of Vehicle : Calgary
Description :
Flawless inside and out, mature, original owner. Always parked in a heated garage. Paint sealant applied three times a year. No dents, dings or scratches, no curb rash on wheels, no cracks or large chips in the windshield, no tears or blemishes in the leather. No accidents or claims of any sort (message me for a copy of the CarFax report). You will not find another Golf R in this condition.

All service records available from day 1, all maintenance always done well before the required service interval. Full manufacturer’s Bumper-2-Bumper warranty until December 23, 2020.

Test drive and/or third party inspection can be arranged for a serious buyer. Not interested in trades.

DSG
DCC Adaptive Suspension
Active Exhaust
Navigation
Blind Spot Detection System
Rear View Camera
Heated Seats


Extras :
Professionally Installed Dash Cam
3M In all high impact areas (bumper, mirrors, hood, fenders, quarter panels & trunk)
OEM Audi S3 Resonator Delete (stock resonator included)
18x8.5 Konig Hypergram Roto-Forged Wheels & Michelin PSS Tires (available at extra cost) 
18x8 Alloy Wheels & Studded Winter Tires (incl.)
All weather floor mats

Asking Price : SOLD

Contact Information
PM

Pictures :

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SASC Events / 2020 Season Course Designers NEEDED

« on: February 10, 2020, 12:33:11 PM »

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We really need more folks to help with course designs (and other roles).

Similar to last year (http://forums.sascsolo.com/index.php?topic=1316.0) the executive would like to get some more of the SASC Members involved in designing courses for the 2020 season. Last year we had some new course designers which led to some fun and unique courses. Designing a course is challenging but rewarding, a good learning experience and of course you have the satisfaction of watching others try to master your vision 

This year we're hoping to secure course designers earlier than last and ideally even build up a repository of course designs for Airdrie, FM and Red Deer. Volunteering to design a course does not mean you must be the one to set it up, we're simply looking for a diversity of designers. Of course we would love for the individual who designed it to also be the one to help set it up but it's not expressly needed. And if you do volunteer to help set it up in the morning that will count as your work assignment for the day 


Schedule for the Season
June 27 Saturday - Fort Macleod - SASC Event #1 - Tom G
July 4 Saturday - Fort Macleod - SASC Event #2 - Adam S
July 5 Sunday - Airdrie - SASC Event #3 - Jared C
July 18 Saturday - Fort Macleod - SASC Event #4 - Richard B
July 26 Sunday - Fort Macleod – SASC Event #5 - Jared C
August 8 Saturday - Fort Macleod - SASC Event #6 - Jared C
August 16 Sunday - Airdrie - SASC Event #7 - Ryan C
August 29 Saturday - Fort Macleod - SASC Practice - Adam S
August 30 Sunday - Fort Macleod - SASC Event #8 - Adam S
September 13 Sunday - Fort MacLeod - SASC Event #9
September 19 Saturday - Airdrie - SASC Event #10 - Tom G
October 3 Saturday - Fort Macleod – SASC Event #11
October 17 Saturday - Airdrie - SASC Bonus Practice (weather pending)
Updated: June 13, 2020
*All Unconfirmed


Things to Consider
- If you've never designed a course before be aware that it takes time, more time than you think. Between reading some of the relevant material on course design (below), sketching out your original idea, refining it, checking to make sure it's safe and then physically setting up the course can easily take a few hours your first time around.
- If you've never designed a course for the SASC your course design will also need to be reviewed either by myself or one of the SASC executives to make sure it's first & foremost safe but also to make sure it follows some of the basic rules (minimum spacing, laydown cones, etc.). Please aim to have your course sent in for review at least 10 days before the event to ensure there is enough time for any changes that need to be made. A course that's approved on paper may also need final tweaks once actually laid out.
- Only 2020 SASC Members can design courses, yet another perk of being a member, if you don't have yours yet click here: http://forums.sascsolo.com/index.php?topic=1458.0


Course Design Basics
I would strongly recommend that you read the following guides on some of the do's & don'ts of autocross course design:

Roger Johnson
https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21AEIkG1f04t5JU60&cid=F14DBDD81716A051&id=F14DBDD81716A051%21100426&parId=F14DBDD81716A051%2196160&o=OneUp

Vivek Goel
https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21AEIkG1f04t5JU60&cid=F14DBDD81716A051&id=F14DBDD81716A051%21144334&parId=F14DBDD81716A051%2196160&o=OneUp

Also our very own Stephen H has put together the following guide which is very helpful. You can find it at the google drive below along with a folder containing some previous course designs to help put future maps into perspective.
https://1drv.ms/f/s!AlGgFhfYvU3xhe8gQiQbV_Ti3klTrQ


If you're interested in designing a course please post in this thread or PM me and let us know which event you'd like to design a course for or if you'd just like to design a course for the repository.