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Post by CarlFisher on Oct 29, 2006 19:26:27 GMT -5
The next THSCC rallycross is coming up in 2 weeks, on Sunday, November 12th (note that it's a Sunday). And, for this event, we're pleased to debut a great new site for the rallycross program! We'll be at Orange County Speedway near Roxboro, NC. We won't be on the track itself, but a large field used for overflow parking . It's a grass surface, and it appears to be firm clay underneath, so it shouldn't rut up like our other sites. It's also got some elevation change, which should add interest. So come on out, and bring a friend- help us break in this site in right! Registration is now open. Event information, including times, prices, and directions, can be found at thscc.com/rallycross/events/2006/2006-1112info.htmlOnline registration is fast and easy- you can even pay with Paypal! Do that at thscc.com/rallycross/prereg_rallyx.htmlHope to see you there! Carl |
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Post by CarlFisher on Nov 6, 2006 8:13:39 GMT -5
Just a reminder that our debut event at Orange County Speedway near Roxboro, NC, is coming up this weekend on Sunday, November 12th. We would like to have a good turnout to show the owners of the site that rallycrosses are a new and exciting form of motorsports competition, and help them see the potential of the sport as a business opportunity for them. So not only would we like you to come out, but bring some friends to crew or spectate!The track facility will be making food available for sale to us, and the rest rooms at the track will also be open. Online event registration is open and can be found at thscc.com/rallycross/prereg_rallyx.htmlEvent details, including schedules, prices and directions, can be found at thscc.com/rallycross/events/2006/2006-1112info.htmlCome on out and help us break this site in right! Thanks, and hope to see you there! Carl |
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Post by CarlFisher on Nov 12, 2006 14:18:05 GMT -5
What a bummer! We had to cancel the event- our first time ever! We set up a great course on Saturday in beautiful weather, then got up this morning to pouring rain. Still, we run our events "rain or shine", so we got out there and started setting up.
As competitors started to arrive, we got our first inkling that it was not going to be a good day for racing. At least 1 guy got his tow vehicle stuck in the totally flat pit area! The course we so soft and wet that water would puddle around your shoes with each step. A few 4WD cars went out on course for test runs, and they were barely able to even maintain forward progress, it was so bad. We were facing the prospect of pulling the 2WD cars out of the mud all day and the 4WD competitors not having any fun, and digging huge ruts in this pristine field, effectively ruining our first choice of course designs!
By 8:45 we had probably 25 competitors there (and no spectators), which we figured was about all we were going to get. We convened a drivers meeting and decided to cancel the event. Some folks drove more than 3 hours to attend so I felt really bad about that, but everyone seemed to agree it was the right decision.
Of course in this case we were surprised by the forecast (showers were supposed to roll through Sat night but be dry today), but now we know that this field just won't tolerate any heavy rain for at least 3-4 days before an event. When that happens in the future, we'll save ourselves some time and cancel the event in advance.
Sorry for any of y'all who drove out there but found us gone.
Thanks,
Carl
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