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Other Events / Re: Scores for October 11, 2020 event at the Westerner

« on: October 11, 2020, 09:59:14 PM »

Thank you Murray! I know the car has a girly colour, but I ain't running ladies class. 

Thank you Reijo and Betsy for all the work you have done to put on the event today!

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SASC Events / Re: Scores for August 25, 2019 event at Airdrie

« on: August 26, 2019, 10:26:42 AM »

It was a well-run event and a good practice course! Thanks, guys (and gals).

My apology on the "blue" terror 


PS $$$ sent for the damage

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Other Events / Re: Fontana Pro

« on: April 09, 2019, 11:46:14 AM »

Cam definitely raised a few eyebrows this past weekend!


From a more technical standpoint, I have noticed that course design on slalom these few years has been on the tight side.

  Last weekend at Fontana, the slalom was only 17-17.5m apart. And mostly between 18-22m at Lincoln. Cam and Ryan excel at blasting thru those tight slalom at high speed definitely gave them an edge. So folks, start practising tighter slaloms.   

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SASC Events / Re: Scores for September 16, 2018 event at YYC

« on: September 16, 2018, 08:35:33 PM »

Thank you Murray!!

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Other Events / Re: Packwood travel plans

« on: July 08, 2018, 10:53:36 PM »

me me me me !! 

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SASC Events / Re: Results for July 1, 2018 at YYC

« on: July 02, 2018, 11:43:34 PM »

My best run on Sunday afternoon (36.1 seconds):
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1-ShBOgLGN7lYe6XNt2nOcCbyQGH2wYqv

I compared this video against Tom G's best run, but they looked so close that it wasn't possible to decide where I lost those 0.2 seconds.  However, my guess is that most of my loss came from the late braking before the finish that pushed me left too far.  I was also on the gas a bit too early in the NW corner, and had to back off the throttle to get fully turned around the corner.

"i think" you lost it in the first corner 

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SASC Events / Re: Regional event clarification for this coming weekend at YYC.

« on: June 21, 2018, 04:02:51 PM »

Can I forfeit my regional point but scores as club points and take a passenger(s)?

I would like to see my time(s) in the result instead of DNFs.

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Other Events / Re: Packwood travel plans

« on: June 11, 2018, 10:12:19 AM »

I like "C" especially if you come with a trailer. The problem is getting there soon enough to get a decent amount of space in it. "A" is nice if you don't have a trailer like in Murray's case. I think for the size the tour is now that Grid will most likely be at the South-east of the lot.

I vote for building "C" too  More breezy during a hot day.

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SASC Events / Re: Results for May 12, 2018 at Fort Macleod

« on: May 15, 2018, 11:07:52 AM »

Probably should remove Ambrose from rookie scoring.

look at my time, I am totally a rookie ...

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Other Events / Re: Packwood Tour and Pro Solo (July 13-15, July 20-22)

« on: May 08, 2018, 05:26:44 PM »

Not sure yet, lots to think about and not that many events left before packwood

 M2 is calling ... 

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Other Events / Re: Packwood Tour and Pro Solo (July 13-15, July 20-22)

« on: May 08, 2018, 05:25:17 PM »

I never looked, but are there other towns within a reasonable drive for others to look at?

Paging Stephen ...

I think Murry said there is still room at the Mountain View Lodge. If you are thinking, maybe just book a room, they won't charge you right away.

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Other Events / Re: Packwood Tour and Pro Solo (July 13-15, July 20-22)

« on: May 08, 2018, 05:22:13 PM »

Tried to convince myself “if you don’t do it this year, you’ll be one year older when you do” but I just can’t afford the time off work

You actually only need to take 2 days off. Leave Thursday after work, should get there by late afternoon. If you start early the next day, you might get to run some test and tune on Friday. That's probably the closest National Tour we can get to in a day. If they lose the lot (it is for sale) we might have to travel further.

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Other Events / Re: Packwood Tour and Pro Solo (July 13-15, July 20-22)

« on: May 08, 2018, 04:02:09 PM »

Chris S and I are going down again and we've convinced two first-timers to tag along (Ken P and Jared C), we've got an Air BnB house booked, very excited.

What are you going to run Tom if not the Camaro?

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Other Events / Packwood Tour and Pro Solo (July 13-15, July 20-22)

« on: May 08, 2018, 10:32:08 AM »

I can see a lot of competitive spirit in the club these days, and for those of you aiming to go to the next level in autocross and do some touring (hiking/wine tour etc), I would encourage you to try the Packwood Tour and/or Pro-Solo at Packwood, WA in July.

1. It's probably the most friendly regional Tour you can go to, and they have got used to the Canadians!  Ask Stephen!
2. Lots of national champions and national caliber drivers to pit yourself against.
3. Probably the prettiest site of all
4. head to head up against our BC neighbor
5. The Tour will qualify you for the National Championship in September

Many moons ago, Reijo took a few of us down and opened our eyes. We didn't even have the car prep correctly, wrong tires, wrong class and got lost getting there etc ... We were "chewed" up alive, but we saw where the bar was set.

I encourage those of you who are serious about getting better give this a try, I'm certain you will learn something! Besides, it's a lot of fun.

It may be already too late not because the event is full, but the accommodation in town is limited. There are vacation homes rental available in the area (ask Tom ), so if you can find a few people to share the accommodation that would be quite economical.

I am sure Stephen can give you some secret pointers as that was his home region! (And he was past Pro-Solo Champion!)


Tour (July 13-15)
https://www.scca.com/events/1990328-18-tire-rack-packwood-champ-tour

Pro-solo (July 20-22)
https://www.scca.com/events/1990258-18-tire-rack-packwood-prosolo


Hope to see some new faces down there with us this year!!

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Automotive Marketplace / Re: FS: 2015 Camaro SS 1LE

« on: May 08, 2018, 09:30:32 AM »

Sadly no, that is one aspect of the car I don't like.

I had what we called "ice mode" on the Elise when we ran Hoosier. I ended up "fixing" it by using different fraction brake pad to get the brake bias right for the car. It might worth a try in your case. If the front locks first (use stock or less aggressive pad), vice versa for the rear. A cheap fix that worths a try.