|
|
Post by alschoon on Mar 1, 2012 18:58:21 GMT -5
Everyone is fooled and AJ just fell over.  Now that it's March 1, any chance we'll see the 2012 schedule soon? Other obligations are asking for commitments. Thanks! |
|
|
|
Post by yellow CR on Mar 1, 2012 20:10:03 GMT -5
Here is what we have for most of the year set.
March 17th - Novice School
March 18th Points #2 at Metrolina
April 7th - Points #3 - ZMax
May 28th - Points #4 at CMP
June 16th - Points #5 at Black Lake w/ SCR
July 14th - Points #6 at ZMax
August 11th - Points #7 - ZMax
September 1st and 2nd - Points #8 - "the 24" at Dixie Classic
October TBD - Points #9 - Metrolina
November 10th - Points #10 - ZMax
|
|
|
|
Post by drum3 on Mar 1, 2012 20:18:53 GMT -5
Apr 21-22 Zmax , Evolution Super Shootout Hosted by CCR ?
|
|
|
|
Post by yellow CR on Mar 1, 2012 20:34:44 GMT -5
That too. Thanks Hodges!
|
|
|
|
Post by dasautochris on Mar 1, 2012 20:41:01 GMT -5
So you're not wanting to run at knights any this year?
|
|
|
|
Post by SE3P on Mar 1, 2012 21:31:40 GMT -5
That schedule looks great if the Zmax dates all get approved! Running Zmax before the DC Pro and the National Championships would be very helpful!
|
|
|
|
Post by jprice130 on Mar 1, 2012 21:55:56 GMT -5
I'd love to see those extra ZMAX dates approved if at all possible. I know it might cost a little more to run there, but I don't have a problem with that at all. The extra space and smooth pavement are so nice. It also doesn't hurt that I only live 5 minutes away....  Thanks so much to everyone that's involved in securing the various sites and making our schedule! |
|
|
|
Post by srduck on Mar 1, 2012 21:58:46 GMT -5
So you're not wanting to run at knights any this year? Josh is gonna be heartbroken! |
|
|
|
Post by z3elda on Mar 1, 2012 22:15:46 GMT -5
I'd love to see those extra ZMAX dates approved if at all possible. I know it might cost a little more to run there, but I don't have a problem with that at all. The extra space and smooth pavement are so nice. It also doesn't hurt that I only live 5 minutes away.... Thanks so much to everyone that's involved in securing the various sites and making our schedule! It's all going to be about attendance at the early season events. Everybody says they love zMAX - now you gotta PROVE IT by registering early and often. |
|
|
|
Post by 05astock on Mar 1, 2012 22:59:38 GMT -5
Wasnt 180 entries enough said?
|
|
|
|
Post by z3elda on Mar 1, 2012 23:19:49 GMT -5
Wasnt 180 entries enough said? We had excellent February attendance last year also - It's the first big event in the Carolinas after all... Then the June event went down to the wire. Pre-registrations were weak. It ended up OK, but some people were nervous about the numbers. So, if we get 180 PRE-registered AGAIN for April 7, it's a strong case for more dates |
|
|
|
Post by cr89x on Mar 2, 2012 6:12:25 GMT -5
Kuhn, we weren't thinking about DC event but very close. Warmup for shoot out in April and then Nationals in August. Those dates are imperative along with the site.
Adam, we will see. Just think about this .... I'm expecting 240 participants in April.
|
|
|
|
Post by 05astock on Mar 2, 2012 6:15:17 GMT -5
I really hope so, that would be awesome!
|
|
|
|
Post by cr89x on Mar 2, 2012 6:17:13 GMT -5
You can have my job for that event then lol. It will be NUTS! A great event though with all of the top drivers coming.
|
|
|
|
Post by tedebayer on Mar 2, 2012 7:51:31 GMT -5
Mike / All , One note on the 2012 Eurofest event. SCCA has had a great series of events at BMW Manufacturing during the Euro Auto Festival. Our contribution to the charity fund raising through managing the Performance Center events is significant and greatly appreciated. For several years, we have helped bring in more through those "Arrive n drive" events than any other single contributor. I have served on the Eurofest Board and committees for the last 4 years. It is a big undertaking and a staff of about 20 people meet monthly beginning the week after Eurofest to make it happen. BMW has been very gracious to let Eurofest use the plant grounds and facilities for the event weekend as well as our Solo event on Sundays. That said, BMW did remind us recently in our discussions that it is first and foremost, a manufacturing plant. That takes first priority and they have very solid goals to reach for this year. They have committed to let us hold 2012 Eurofest at the plant but ... it is possible the plant will still be running (not the usual shutdown). If that occurs, the need for employee parking space could mean we may not be able to use one of the lots for our solo event sunday. We will know in advance... (not last minute) based on production needs but it is a possibility. There is nothing we can do to lock in our solo site there now but we are still moving forward assuming we can get the back lot (our preferred location). I'll keep you posted! Thanks!  |
|
|
|
Post by MYlilPINKpony on Mar 2, 2012 8:35:45 GMT -5
Way to make all the events on my weekends to work, which are required. lol. You may not be seeing much of my this year after March. I'll do my best to try to get off for them.
|
|
|
|
Post by yellow CR on Mar 2, 2012 16:03:27 GMT -5
The ZMax numbers speak for themselves, we have done 140+ drivers since we started running there a few years ago. And now at $40 per driver, we will make money relatively easily. Their are no more excuses anymore. We just did 186 and that is with at least 2 dozen regulars I can think of that were not there for whatever reason, most likely having a car that is still in pieces. AJ you may be optimistic, but you are right and it is doable.
As for the Knight's request. A polite NO to that one.
|
|
|
|
Post by integra55 on Mar 2, 2012 17:04:07 GMT -5
So you're not wanting to run at knights any this year? Josh is gonna be heartbroken! heck .... me too ... I like running at Knights ... just my opinion but I think it's a better site than Metrolina |
|
|
|
Post by integra55 on Mar 2, 2012 17:10:05 GMT -5
We have a BOD meeting on March 6th, and we should have the schedule afterward once they approve running Zmax more than once. As for what we have and what I want: March 17th - Novice School March 18th Points #2 at Metrolina April 7th - Points #3 - ZMax -pending BOD approvalMay 28th - Points #4 at CMP June 16th - Points #5 at Black Lake w/ SCR July TBD - Points #6 - Looking to do Joint event with TriadAugust 11th - Points #7 - ZMax -pending BOD approvalSeptember 1st and 2nd - Points #8 - "the 24" at Dixie Classic October 21st - Points #9 at BMW - pending BOD getting Eurofest worked outNovember 10th - Points #10 - ZMax -pending BOD approvalthanks Mike... this at least lets me see how many events I can make ( depending, of course, on these becoming actual rather than tentative) assuming these go forward, looks like I'll probably make 7 more .... hope so .... thanks again .... |
|
|
|
Post by yellow CR on Mar 2, 2012 17:25:49 GMT -5
Josh is gonna be heartbroken! heck .... me too ... I like running at Knights ... just my opinion but I think it's a better site than Metrolina Metrolina is much safer, no curbs and minimal polls. I already tapped a curb at Knights with the front splitter of the CR. I just tapped it because of my cat like reflexes, but I could have easily taken off my entire front bumper. At Knight's you must break the 25 ft rule at least 3 times to get a course. And frankly 25 ft is a bit too short for my liking. When you only have 40 ft between poll and curb, you must break the 25 ft rule. |
|
|
|
Post by integra55 on Mar 2, 2012 20:29:03 GMT -5
didn't say I didn't understand the reasons .... just that I have always liked it there ;D
|
|
|
|
Post by lancer360 on Mar 2, 2012 21:00:51 GMT -5
I'm ok with never seeing Knights again. I know it was a cheap site, but the curbs and numerous poles always made me nervous and hitting that cross over at speed felt like someone hitting the bottom of the car with a sledge hammer.
|
|
|
|
Post by dasautochris on Mar 2, 2012 22:15:29 GMT -5
There is defiantly better sites than knights, but it's in my home town and I used to go watch years ago but this is my first year autocrossing and thought it'd be cool to run there. Oh well, sounds like I'm not missing much.
|
|
|
|
Post by CoolGuy094 on Mar 3, 2012 8:53:12 GMT -5
Knights was exciting, but maybe for the wrong reasons sometimes... like sliding sideways towards the timing trailer which was only a few feet away from a slalom finish. That said, I will miss it.
|
|
|
|
Post by integra55 on Mar 3, 2012 9:33:13 GMT -5
any decision on how many events will count towards season championship ?
|
|
|
|
Post by cr89x on Mar 4, 2012 6:42:02 GMT -5
Same as last year. Two drops and more than half, 5, attended in the same class.
|
|
|
|
Post by phatralph on Mar 4, 2012 7:05:42 GMT -5
Love me some Zmax......
|
|
|
|
Post by Donutz on Mar 4, 2012 12:27:33 GMT -5
but actually...we'll have to do a throwback event at knights sometime (will probably be sometime when the other sites are unavailable) |
|
|
|
Post by cr89x on Mar 5, 2012 6:26:33 GMT -5
Our year end charity event in December will remain at knights. Josh can stop crying now lol. I will more than likely try something new yet again, but that is a fun event and a LONG way away.
|
|
|
|
Post by Donutz on Mar 5, 2012 9:52:16 GMT -5
YES, sounds good to me |
|
