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Wed. Aug. 9 Practice registration is open.
« on: July 28, 2017, 09:17:09 PM »
Register here:

http://msreg.com/2017Practice2

As might be expected, we will make some improvements based on our experiences from the last event.

Stay tuned here.

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Re: Wed. Aug. 9 Practice registration is open.
« Reply #1 on: July 29, 2017, 05:42:56 PM »
Signed up early this time. I was one of the first 5 to sign up ::)

Looking forward to the event :D
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Re: Wed. Aug. 9 Practice registration is open.
« Reply #2 on: August 03, 2017, 10:32:04 AM »
Weather's looking good for the practice ... but we'll wait until the day before.  Of course, typically this time of year, the weather does "dry out" in SoAlta ...

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

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Re: Wed. Aug. 9 Practice registration is open.
« Reply #3 on: August 04, 2017, 03:40:28 PM »
In an effort to bring more car enthusiasts to our club and to autocross I have invited the Airdrie Car Enthusiasts FB group to join us for this next practice event.  I have made it known it is a strict policy against goofing around ect and will take point on keeping these guys from causing any issues. They have been informed it will be fast paced and talking to the drivers may be difficult.  They have also been informed that they need to sign the waiver upon entrance to the lot and I will make sure they do.  I expect it will probably only be a handful of people, 5-10 at max but figure its a great opportunity to show them that they have the opportunity to really have fun tossing their cars around at future autocross events.  I hope I haven't overstepped my boundaries by extending this invitation.  I suspect most of them will be very well behaved and greatful for the opportunity to be introduced to our club and to autocross as a sport.   I would love to see us extending these invitations to more automotive enthusiast groups, give people a chance to see what were all about and grow as a community.
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Re: Wed. Aug. 9 Practice registration is open.
« Reply #4 on: August 05, 2017, 12:22:14 AM »
You certainly haven;t over-stepped any boundaries -- this is how we all got started.

I may be cynical here, but it seems that autox isn't a sport for everyone.  So many people believe that they are better drivers than they really are, and that drives them away from the sport.  Try to be honest with them; I describe this sport much like golf or tennis, with a seeming simplicity that hides deep complexity.  It's not easy.
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Re: Wed. Aug. 9 Practice registration is open.
« Reply #5 on: August 07, 2017, 09:13:01 PM »
You certainly haven;t over-stepped any boundaries -- this is how we all got started.

I may be cynical here, but it seems that autox isn't a sport for everyone.  So many people believe that they are better drivers than they really are, and that drives them away from the sport.  Try to be honest with them; I describe this sport much like golf or tennis, with a seeming simplicity that hides deep complexity.  It's not easy.

So simple, it's hard, eh?   hahaha

Practice is in a couple of days.

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Re: Wed. Aug. 9 Practice registration is open.
« Reply #6 on: August 08, 2017, 07:49:41 AM »
Let me know what time to meet at the storage lot tomorrow, I'm available for early set-up.

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Re: Wed. Aug. 9 Practice registration is open.
« Reply #7 on: August 08, 2017, 07:54:07 AM »
Let me know what time to meet at the storage lot tomorrow, I'm available for early set-up.

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Great - thanks!  I'll let you know on here as soon as I can.  Have to get my week organized here first.

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« Reply #8 on: August 08, 2017, 12:29:14 PM »
I will come from work again and be there around 4.30 to help set up or help with registrations.  What's the decision on the final format for this event Reijo?  1 course 2 run groups?  2 courses? 


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« Reply #9 on: August 08, 2017, 01:09:20 PM »
I will come from work again and be there around 4.30 to help set up or help with registrations.  What's the decision on the final format for this event Reijo?  1 course 2 run groups?  2 courses?

There are slaloms and other elements that can get hit so I'm thinking that we might run it with 2 heats and like a normal event.  I kind of like the course I designed this time ... a bit more comprehensive ... and I put a little bit more thought into it ... printing maps this afternoon.

But then again there is something to be said for running a on-going change-over ... say every 3 runs or something. ... just change on-the-fly.  You do your 3 (or 4?) runs, then 1/3 of the people go out, relieve the current workers and work the course for the next 3-4 runs etc. for the duration of the evening.

I have designed a short slalom course on the inside but am wondering if it is worth setting up ... To set it up takes time and that will delay the start of the event whereas if we set up a single course (includes slaloms as I mentioned already) then we'll get started earlier and get more runs/seat time.

I will ponder this a bit more and make a final decision tomorrow.

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Re: Wed. Aug. 9 Practice registration is open.
« Reply #10 on: August 08, 2017, 11:01:29 PM »
Drat, decided last minute to try and register but missed the registration window by 3 hours.  I guess my tires will thank me for missing that registration lol.
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Re: Wed. Aug. 9 Practice registration is open.
« Reply #11 on: August 08, 2017, 11:06:43 PM »
shoot, just had a last minute change of plans and am able to go now.  Any chance of a late registration.  Can bring cash too.  Also able to help setup.

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Re: Wed. Aug. 9 Practice registration is open.
« Reply #12 on: August 09, 2017, 12:14:56 AM »
I am sure that help with setup will provide you with all lot of forgiveness :)

Feel free to show up and pay us money :)

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Re: Wed. Aug. 9 Practice registration is open.
« Reply #13 on: August 09, 2017, 12:37:53 AM »
I am sure that help with setup will provide you with all lot of forgiveness :)

Feel free to show up and pay us money :)


done, I'll keep tuned for updates from Reijo on what time to get there for setup
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Re: Wed. Aug. 9 Practice registration is open.
« Reply #14 on: August 09, 2017, 10:46:25 AM »
I think 4 pm I'll try to get over to 90 Country Hills Landing to pick up cones and equipment - 1st load.   Will take 2 loads with one truck...

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