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Post by Ashley on Jan 30, 2012 21:58:46 GMT -5
Hello CCR! I'm new to North Carolina.... came from Columbus, Ohio and have been a member of OVR SCCA (ohio valley region) solo for the past couple years. I worked in Timing & Scoring, so if you guys need help with that I'll help out where I can. I live in Mooresville, so hopefully CCR is the right region  Here's a brief rundown of what all classes and vehicles I've autocrossed: *2008 - Was a passenger in a '67 Camaro then slowly started racing my 2004 Cadillac CTS-V (FS) *2009 - Continued with my Caddy then switched to a 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (SSM or ASP) *2010 - Started to co-drive a friend's 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (BSP) then at the end of year started racing a 2002 Renault Warlock kart (F125) *2011 - Co-drove a friend's 1998 Ford Mustang GT (STX) but only did it a few times before I moved away from Ohio I'm very excited about getting back into racing and possibly trying out track racing too. I don't really want to race my caddy since it's my daily driver and only have one vehicle now that I've moved so I don't want to tear it up.... hopefully I'll make my mind up soon on buying to race, hehe. ~Ashley |
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Post by Ashley on Jan 30, 2012 22:16:53 GMT -5
Here's my daily driver Attachments:
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Post by soloracer on Jan 30, 2012 22:52:13 GMT -5
Ashley, welcome to the CCR. You are in the RIGHT region. Please let me welcome you to our region. Check out the monthly meeting thread as we have a meeting near you on Feb. 28. It is just off I-77 on Harris Blvd. Am looking foreward to meeting you and seeing you involved in a great region.
james
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Post by z3elda on Jan 31, 2012 9:44:11 GMT -5
Yes - welcome to transplant-ville.. Alot of us are from elsewhere (Upstate NY myself)
First AX is Feb 18th at Zmax in Concord. Hope to see you there.
Also - check out cars-n-coffee this Saturday Feb 4th at the Panera bread at Northlake mall - exit 18 off I77 A bunch of us will be there with our AX cars (weather permitting)
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Post by Ashley on Jan 31, 2012 19:29:18 GMT -5
James- I might be able to make it to the meeting. Will have to wait and see how long meetings at work last.
Eric- I don't know if I can race at the first event or not because I'm on-call that weekend. I'll have to bring my laptop with me or something in case I get called, haha. I should be at cars and coffee this weekend, so hopefully I'll meet some of you!
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Post by cr89x on Feb 1, 2012 6:15:31 GMT -5
Welcome! More Yankees making the move This is a great area to be in for racing of many genres. Come out, make some friends, more than likely you could score a co drive. |
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Post by markt on Feb 1, 2012 15:21:27 GMT -5
Welcome Ashley! You'll find a nice full season of autocross racing here in The South. In addition to the road course at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Carolina Motorsports Park is just south of here in Kershaw, SC, Virginia International is up the road a few hours and Georgia offers Road Atlanta and the soon to be opened Atlanta Motorsports Park a few hours down the road.
Nice to have your expertise and if you want to move into Road Race work we'll be glad to help with that as well.
As far as what to buy to race...go to craigs list and search "Miata"...you'll find plenty of potential candidates AND all will be virtually rust-free(that comes from another former Buckeye)
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Post by srduck on Feb 1, 2012 15:32:23 GMT -5
As far as what to buy to race...go to craigs list and search "Miata"...you'll find plenty of potential candidates AND all will be virtually rust-free(that comes from another former Buckeye) The Miata Mafia would gladly welcome another to our family. Mazda has truly made you an auto you can't refuse. |
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Post by z3elda on Feb 1, 2012 21:51:20 GMT -5
As far as what to buy to race...go to craigs list and search "Miata"...you'll find plenty of potential candidates AND all will be virtually rust-free(that comes from another former Buckeye) The Miata Mafia would gladly welcome another to our family. Mazda has truly made you an auto you can't refuse. Gonna have to resurrect Elliott Ness... |
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Post by leetaylor92 on Feb 2, 2012 1:08:00 GMT -5
Welcome to the craziness!!! ;D Look forward to seeing another big car on course, I'll be running around on a mustang this year hopefully but my GrandPrix is always on site. If you need anything don't hesitate to ask. Welcome again!
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Post by markt on Feb 2, 2012 8:33:12 GMT -5
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Post by subydude on Feb 2, 2012 9:11:22 GMT -5
Skipping out on OVR and coming south as well I see  Not sure if you remember me (Tim White, drove the older white Subaru and hung out with the Ritch's) but I remember the caddy. I made the jump to SC in Dec 2010 and I'm pretty sure you'll like it down here |
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Post by Ashley on Feb 2, 2012 20:48:38 GMT -5
As far as what to buy to race...go to craigs list and search "Miata"...you'll find plenty of potential candidates AND all will be virtually rust-free(that comes from another former Buckeye) The Miata Mafia would gladly welcome another to our family. Mazda has truly made you an auto you can't refuse. I want to do karts again, but I highly doubt I'll haul that around with my Caddy. I've been thinking about getting a Lotus Exige S... I'm sure the pax index won't be good at all though, ha! |
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Post by Ashley on Feb 2, 2012 20:52:26 GMT -5
Skipping out on OVR and coming south as well I see Not sure if you remember me (Tim White, drove the older white Subaru and hung out with the Ritch's) but I remember the caddy. I made the jump to SC in Dec 2010 and I'm pretty sure you'll like it down here I do remember you! That's great I'll know at least one person |
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Post by srduck on Feb 2, 2012 21:41:36 GMT -5
The Miata Mafia would gladly welcome another to our family. Mazda has truly made you an auto you can't refuse. I want to do karts again, but I highly doubt I'll haul that around with my Caddy. I've been thinking about getting a Lotus Exige S... I'm sure the pax index won't be good at all though, ha! If you're in the market for a Lotus, you know we have one of the best Lotus dealerships around right up the road in Winston Salem, right? Jim Carter is "a big deal" around Lotus North America (don't know his title exactly).... but he's into AutoX and runs here with CCR and with Triad Sports Car Club out of Winston Salem. Go check out Flow Lotus and support one of the dealerships that supports the AutoX community around here  flowlotuscars.com/LotusCars.aspx Looks like they even have a few Exige Ss in stock right now! |
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Post by Ashley on Feb 2, 2012 21:49:57 GMT -5
I want to do karts again, but I highly doubt I'll haul that around with my Caddy. I've been thinking about getting a Lotus Exige S... I'm sure the pax index won't be good at all though, ha! If you're in the market for a Lotus, you know we have one of the best Lotus dealerships around right up the road in Winston Salem, right? Jim Carter is "a big deal" around Lotus North America (don't know his title exactly).... but he's into AutoX and runs here with CCR and with Triad Sports Car Club out of Winston Salem. Go check out Flow Lotus and support one of the dealerships that supports the AutoX community around here flowlotuscars.com/LotusCars.aspx Looks like they even have a few Exige Ss in stock right now! Haha, that's actually where I went for a test drive. I talked to a guy named Ken. |
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Post by srduck on Feb 2, 2012 21:55:29 GMT -5
Haha, that's actually where I went for a test drive. I talked to a guy named Ken. Awesome! I have Ken's card in my wallet from talking to him at the TSCC event in December |
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Post by drum3 on Feb 2, 2012 21:58:58 GMT -5
Jim Carter is President of Lotus North America , only about 5 people higher than him on the Lotus TotemPole . He Lucked into it There are 2 Exiges on the lot , one is a Used Exige S that I have had the pleasure of taking on several afternoon excursions . The other is new . Also there are a couple of Elise on the lot . Ask for Ken Scott and tell him Anthony sent you . While you are at it check out Triads Sports Car Club at www.auto-x.com . and www.EvolutionSuperShootout.com |
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Post by soloracer on Feb 2, 2012 23:21:32 GMT -5
Ashley , watch out for those triad Hooligans. oops i are one. nevermind.
Wow do i have stories about TRIAD sports car club. Just ask,lol.
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Post by Ashley on Feb 4, 2012 12:12:51 GMT -5
Ashley , watch out for those triad Hooligans. oops i are one. nevermind. Wow do i have stories about TRIAD sports car club. Just ask,lol. I actually think I went to a Triad event a few years back at a race track parking lot in TN. Was with my ex in his '67 Camaro. |
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Post by drum3 on Feb 4, 2012 12:19:30 GMT -5
Not in TN , we are just about an hour north of Charlotte where you test drove the Exige . We have events , in Greensboro , Sanford and Winston-Salem NC and in Danville , Va at the Danville Airport .
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Post by soloracer on Feb 20, 2012 21:50:05 GMT -5
Ashley, did i see your car leave early on a rollback? Hope all is well.
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Post by cr89x on Feb 21, 2012 6:25:55 GMT -5
You sure did James. LS6 losing oil pressure.
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Post by Ashley on Feb 22, 2012 18:58:03 GMT -5
Ashley, did i see your car leave early on a rollback? Hope all is well. Yep... what better way to start out the autox season with a ride home on a flatback, hehe. The V was acting a bit funny all day, so it's no surprise. Was getting zero oil pressure so I had to get the oil pump replaced. |
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Post by z3elda on Feb 22, 2012 19:54:32 GMT -5
Ashley, did i see your car leave early on a rollback? Hope all is well. Yep... what better way to start out the autox season with a ride home on a flatback, hehe. The V was acting a bit funny all day, so it's no surprise. Was getting zero oil pressure so I had to get the oil pump replaced. Glad you caught it! |
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Post by soloracer on Feb 22, 2012 22:08:25 GMT -5
Hate you had to leave on the rollback. Similar day here. when my turn came the Camaro refused to crank, but it's all good. Saw many friends and many friends for the first time in a long time. Hope you can make the meeting Tuesday (28). Starts @6:00 but better late than not at all.
PS I'm the guy that harrassed you at the gate with the waiver. Please reconsider your restraining order.
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Post by Ashley on Feb 22, 2012 22:19:45 GMT -5
Hate you had to leave on the rollback. Similar day here. when my turn came the Camaro refused to crank, but it's all good. Saw many friends and many friends for the first time in a long time. Hope you can make the meeting Tuesday (28). Starts @6:00 but better late than not at all. PS I'm the guy that harrassed you at the gate with the waiver. Please reconsider your restraining order. Ahh, I remember you now..... restraining order is on the way! Even though my day wasn't the best, I agree that getting the chance to meet so many people was great. |
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Post by jeremyhudson on Feb 25, 2012 11:07:39 GMT -5
I hope the V is ok. I love those things. You were driving the wheels off that thing.
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Post by Ashley on Feb 25, 2012 16:53:48 GMT -5
I hope the V is ok. I love those things. You were driving the wheels off that thing. It's all fixed now ;D I didn't mean to be all crazy with it, but the stupid traction and stability control wouldn't turn off and I got mad. All is good now. |
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Post by drum3 on Feb 25, 2012 19:01:56 GMT -5
Hmmmm , a woman with a temper and no patience ? really ? who woulda thought |
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Not sure if you remember me (Tim White, drove the older white Subaru and hung out with the Ritch's) but I remember the caddy. I made the jump to SC in Dec 2010 and I'm pretty sure you'll like it down here 
