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« on: July 29, 2019, 07:33:42 PM »
Thanks to the organizers for a well done event.
I know it takes a whole lot of effort to put on events like this so I appreciate that and the effort put in.
It was a good event that felt more like a local event strangely enough ... racing with a bunch of friends.
I suspect the economy may have had something to do with the low entry levels as discussed with someone on the weekend. In fact, if it were not for Dave's offer of a ride, I would not have competed either. So a big thanks to you, Dave. It was challenging (another good learning experience) but definitely fun in the end.
So, again, kudos to the organizers and Overtime Rentals for the sponsorship!
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« on: July 25, 2019, 06:01:16 PM »
Closes at 8 pm ...
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« on: July 25, 2019, 01:32:58 PM »
What time window(s) on Friday is the mini-school running? I hadn't planned on coming down until sometime Friday afternoon, but obvs would need to be there earlier to do the school. Thanks.
I hope to have it running at 10 am. on Friday morning - the same time as the TNT course. We might even do a couple of runs on the TNT course providing things work out. Just making some last minute preparations as we speak. Incidentally the new course worked quite well last weekend so with a couple of tweaks that I did then we should have something good! Reijo
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« on: July 24, 2019, 07:05:22 PM »
1 more day to sign up if you want some last-minute pointers and assistance!
R
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« on: July 22, 2019, 01:53:16 PM »
Was that the biggest Alberta contingent ever at a Pro?
Ryan
Cam
Wayne
Jess
Tom G
Tom K
Brian
Adam
Derek
Jared
Yvonne
Ambrose
Jay
Me
Almost one out of every eleven people at the event were from Alberta!
Yes, I am pretty sure that is the most ever from Alta. at the Pro ... at Tour we have had 17-18 a couple of time in recent years. R
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« on: July 21, 2019, 08:16:11 PM »
Check the results - same link above ... Ryan 1st, Cam 2nd, Tom and Tom in 2nd and 3rd respectively (  ) ... some good driving there I think. But the Pro sometimes has more depth in talent than the Tour and so it can be tough ... but fun events. Anyone who attended have any comments or additional stories to add?
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« on: July 20, 2019, 09:30:26 PM »
Results and live broadcast: Some of our people are doing really well at the Packwood Pro Solo this weekend (July 20/21). Sunday coming up ... have to see who does well! Results are here: http://sololive.scca.com/
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« on: July 15, 2019, 10:52:02 PM »
We have a few people signed up (plus one unofficial) but there is room for more!
School in 5 days! Looking like serious seat time for all.
Reijo
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« on: July 14, 2019, 09:52:04 PM »
Tom Kerns also got a 4th place trophy in his Audi ... well done to everyone!
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« on: July 13, 2019, 09:44:11 PM »
Just noticed Sera B. is 0.129 out of the lead in ASL ... go girl!
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« on: July 13, 2019, 09:22:13 PM »
Ryan in 1st in AS with Cam directly behind him .... Tom Kerns in 4th trophy place as well ... others are having a harder time of it ... There is a lot of tough competition in Packwood ... basically western half of the USA with many current and past SCCA Champions present ... so the competition is stiff at the best of times ... a good test for our locals.....and a good measure of where you "truly" are ... It is a great learning experience if you have not been before! I highly recommend going down to compete there!
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« on: July 11, 2019, 03:05:57 PM »
The Packwood (2.5 hrs. SE of Seattle) Tour and Pro are the SCCA's closest events to us and we have a number of local participants running down there. Links to entries, schedule and live results and live broadcast are here: https://www.scca.com/events/1992956-2019-tire-rack-packwood-champ-tourLet's cheer our locals on!
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« on: July 10, 2019, 01:14:56 PM »
So, why should you take a RASE School?
First a bit of history: Back in 2001 I organized the first Evolution Schools at Red Deer (first ones in Canada I might add!) at the north (the lot was a bigger and different layout back then) of the Westerner Grounds. Instructors included Nick Leverone (Connecticut I think? He is now road racing) and Ron Bauer (Seattle – DP MX5 – 2017 I think). I do not recall if we had another two instructors or not but over the years we have also had Kevin Dietz from Seattle, Tim Aro (he was an owner at Evo before going out on his own with Jinx Jordan), Gerry Terranova (Texas), Neal Tovsen (Minneapolis - SoloPro), Patrick Washburn (Wisconsin – SoloPro ), Glenn Hernandez (Seattle), Tom Kotzian (Portland, Ore.) and others. If I recall correctly the first SoloPro school was held in 2008 at the Grey Eagle.
The similar autox schools have been held every year since 2001 and they have contributed greatly to our local autoxer’s skills. In 2001, I think it is safe to say we were not even in the ballpark! The car modification/classification rules were one reason for problems but really the big problem was that our driving was definitely not at the level I had seen at the Seattle (Bremerton) Tour in the previous year when I first went there. I was amazed at the driver skills I saw there and knew we had to step up our game locally if we were going to run “with the big dogs” over there.
How could we get there in our driving?
Well, in 2001 the Evolution Schools were run by Jean Kinser and I thought that would help our region as a whole to rise to another level in our driving skills. That was my goal – to help our entire region become better drivers or rise to another level altogether.
Now that is a long time ago now (my how time flies!).
However, the schools are one key reason we have some very good drivers in our midst who have won at the SCCA Nationals and other National-level Tours and Pros (speaking of which, I’d like to see some Pros here eventually!). There are also a significant number of drivers among us who have trophied at the SCCA Nationals. Those are not “accidents” or just luck. It takes hard work and training to get there.
If you are relatively new here, you may have noticed that some drivers seem to make whatever they are driving absolutely fly … seemingly faster than the cars should be capable of! Or you can simply see that “some” guys/gals are freakishly fast!
Well, that did not happen overnight for sure but certainly the schools played a part in them and that is why I still endeavor to get these schools here locally so that we can all improve right up to the SCCA National level if desired! We have instructors who have been there and “know what it takes” to win at that level!
If you are new, a driving school will yield you more time than any modification you can make to your car (typically).
For past attendees, I’m sure you know how old habits can creep back in despite your best efforts, and a fresh set of eyes on what you are doing is always helpful to steer you back on-track.
And, of course, this year I have modified the course design for better teaching/learning purposes. So there is something different to look forward to there also.
Naturally at these schools you get a lot of seat time … probably the equivalent of a ½ season per day. Seat time, as you probably suspect, is always good.
Of course, instruction will be at wherever you are at. This is NOT a novice school by the way. However a novice can take it and benefit significantly (bring a notebook and pen to write down learnings).
Basically, we want you to become as fast as you possibly can become. This is for YOU!
The timing is quite ideal as well within a week of the Cdn. Nats at the same location at the Airport in Fort Macleod. This should brush up your driving and prepare you for the Nats!
Also at the Nats, on the Friday there will also be a RASE School but it will be in “mini” format and about ½ the time that a normal school (look at the SASC Forum, MSReg etc. for more info on that.
So, you want to improve your driving? This is your best bet … jump in there!
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