Autocross 11/24/13

[03MachMe]

I know Josh, Dale and I will be there. You should join!!!!

(copied from facebook)

North Texas Autocross Series (NTAXS)
Presented by the North Texas S2000 Owners Club (NTS2KOC)
Sunday, November 24th
Dallas Raceway in Crandall, TX
$30/driver entry fee.
Pre-register at http://www.dlbracing.com/ starting November 8th.
No on-site registration.
The event is limited to 65 drivers.

You get eight runs at NTAXS events, so you will make four runs in the AM session and four runs in the PM session, with a lunch break in between.

8 AM – 9 AM Check-in, Registration, and mandatory Tech Inspection
(You must arrive in time to check in and pass tech inspection prior to 9 AM)
8:15 AM – 9:30 AM Course open for walking
9:15 AM Novice Meeting (mandatory if new to NTAXS events)
9:30 AM Drivers Meeting (mandatory for all)
9:45 AM First car out

Car Classing is based on engine size:
- Class 1/1R is for engines under 2.3 liters, except Honda S2000 and Lotus
Elise/Exige.
- Class 2/2R is for engines over 2.2 liters, but under 4.0 liters, plus Honda S2000.
- Class 3/3R is for engines over 3.9 liters, plus Lotus Elise/Exige.
- Class S2000 is only for Honda S2000 on street tires.
- Class X/XR is an open class for any engine displacement and induction.

Rotary engine multiplies displacement by 2.0. Usage of forced induction multiplies displacement by 1.5. (This is in addition to the rotary multiplier, if applicable.) Tires with a wear rating under 140 must use the R class.

View the rules and additional information at http://www.s2000.org/nts2koc/autox.shtml .

Contact me at jrj512 at dfwmx5 dot com for more information.

Find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ntaxs .


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Registration is already more than half full so hurry up!! :driver::head3:

[donutninja]

I'm really thinking about trying to come out for this. I missed the SCCA event and the mama-jama Equipe Rapide event. Haven't gotten to check out Dallas Racewayl yet and looks like it's pretty a pretty decent area.

[DirtyD]

Going to try and make it as well

[Grandpa]

$30 bucks is very doable! Going to check with the wife to make sure the date is available for me to attend. :)

Ryan, with the numbers on the car, is a sticker needed or is tape or shoe polish on the windows good enough? I don't have a helmet anymore, but I'm sure Donnie will loan me his again.

[JDBishopArts]

I'm going!

[DirtyD]

I've seen most people just use blue painters tape for the low tack.

Ryan, I have wondered though, are we assigned a number or do we pick our own? I know you have to put your class on the car (STU, etc.).

[03MachMe]

This group is a little different not the usual classes. We will all be class 3 due to size of our motors. And yes blue painters tape will do. You pick your number when you sign up at the link in the first post

[DirtyD]

This group is a little different not the usual classes. We will all be class 3 due to size of our motors. And yes blue painters tape will do. You pick your number when you sign up at the link in the first post
Cool. Thanks for that. I always wondered how the number assignment went.

[DirtyD]

Registered.

Kind of want to get a different helmet now. other than my full face MX helmet I have.

[03MachMe]

I still need one too. Check out cycle gear they should have some fairly cheap

[brtnstrns]

Would like to go but I really need to get my car reliable before beating it up again. 300 dollar rides home suck.

[donutninja]

I have orange painters tape if anyone needs it at the event. I find the blue doesn't show up on the sterling grey. I'll be in class 2 but look forward to meeting you guys!!

[STROKD]

Sounds fun. Ill be playing Forza 5 instead, its a lot cheaper.

[I am Legend]

< will be there. I've gone to every NTAXS event since I moved here. Kinda strange classes but I like running raw time vs Pax times. Its a good apples to apples comparison to other cars. Glad that its the end of the season too, my tires are smooookkked. Hope they hold up....

[03MachMe]

I thought that was you that I saw signed up. My tires are crap right now as well. Will def have to pick up some new RS3s before next years events

[jrj512]

Hello. My name is Jerrett and I run the NTAXS autocrosses. I saw some drivers use dfw50s.com in their registrations, so I thought I would drop by.

Let me know if you have any questions about the event. We do not get enough V8s at events, so it would be great to have you all there.

We can also do special classing, so if you all want to just create a Mustang class, then let me know and we can put one together. Or you can just hang out in Class 3.

I will be posting the course next week.

[03MachMe]

Hello. My name is Jerrett and I run the NTAXS autocrosses. I saw some drivers use dfw50s.com in their registrations, so I thought I would drop by.

Let me know if you have any questions about the event. We do not get enough V8s at events, so it would be great to have you all there.

We can also do special classing, so if you all want to just create a Mustang class, then let me know and we can put one together. Or you can just hang out in Class 3.

I will be posting the course next week.

That would be awesome to have a Mustang class!! as long as everyone else is cool with it I think that would be fun.

[jrj512]

That would be awesome to have a Mustang class!! as long as everyone else is cool with it I think that would be fun.

Cool. Sign up for Class 3 and I will change you all to Class M once I download the registrations to the laptop. It's easier to just add a class to the timing software and re-class people as needed rather than editing the registration.

[JDBishopArts]

Nice. Welcome!

[I am Legend]

I'm cool with staying in 3. There are LS cars and BMWs I like to go up against as well as mustangs.

[donutninja]

Checking the weather for today because I want to do some painting and decided to look at the 10day. 60% rain/snow? On the 24th. Hopefully the front or whatever slows down and it rains Monday or Tuesday.

Also... Is that snow rain? I have never seen that symbol before being from the gulf coast. Haha

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/kanjihan/Mobile%20Uploads/image.jpg

[I am Legend]

whats wrong with a little snow?

[jrj512]

Sunday's course.

[DirtyD]

Sunday's course.
Looks like it's going to be a fast course. Looking forward to it!

[DirtyD]

Checking the weather for today because I want to do some painting and decided to look at the 10day. 60% rain/snow? On the 24th. Hopefully the front or whatever slows down and it rains Monday or Tuesday.

Also... Is that snow rain? I have never seen that symbol before being from the gulf coast. Haha

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/kanjihan/Mobile%20Uploads/image.jpg
Forecast shows 50/38 now with 20% chance of rain and projected winds NE @ 11 mph.

It's going to be cold either way. But I prefer it not raining and cold.

[Grandpa]

I don't mind the cold, if there is any type of precipitation I'm out.

[jrj512]

Only 11 (of 65) spots left, so sign up quickly if you plan to attend.

[JDBishopArts]

I'm down either way. 555rs in the wet/cold with a blower is going to be fun either way. lol

[DirtyD]

I'm down either way. 555rs in the wet/cold with a blower is going to be fun either way. lol
Glad I'm slow with non-DR tires. LOL

BTW, thanks for stealing the number I wanted. :shooter:

[JDBishopArts]

They didn't have the number I wanted so I was just like screw it. lol

[donutninja]

I reged but never got the confirmation email from dlb.

Cold isn't so bad. Cold and rainy... Still fun but kinda meh.

[I am Legend]

I reged but never got the confirmation email from dlb.

Cold isn't so bad. Cold and rainy... Still fun but kinda meh.

I've never received the confirmation email either, I always go back and look at the entry list to confirm im on it and never had an issue.

[donutninja]

I've never received the confirmation email either, I always go back and look at the entry list to confirm im on it and never had an issue.

Good idea and I should have thought of that... Long week. Can't wait to kill... err...miss some cones

[DirtyD]

jrj512 , is there somewhere to get a PDF or larger version of the map?

Also, we aren't going to be required to meet dB levels at Dallas Raceway, are we?...

[jrj512]

jrj512 , is there somewhere to get a PDF or larger version of the map?

Also, we aren't going to be required to meet dB levels at Dallas Raceway, are we?...

We will have map handouts at the site. I also posted the map at www.facebook.com/ntaxs in case their version is bigger.

No sound requirements at Dallas Raceway, but we will speak with you if it's ear-splitting. That's usually more of an issue with Hondas rather than Mustangs. Kind of like how loud a Min-Pin barks versus a large dog.

[jrj512]

BTW, only two spots left for Sunday.

[brtnstrns]

Dang looks like I missed it by an hour or so. Hopefully a crew this big will get together next year as well. At least I get a little more time to get my car sorted out. :(

[Resolude]

Yup, just missed it as well. Damn...

[JDBishopArts]

Didn't want to get beat by a mustang? lol

[03MachMe]

Can't wait to try out the new shocks!

[DirtyD]

Can't wait to try out the new shocks!

How are you liking them so far driving?

[03MachMe]

How are you liking them so far driving?

100x better than stock. Even on full soft they handle better and ride better haven't really firmed them up that much yet. Got my alignment done and got a slight neg Camber for autox so I'm pumped

[OG Fox]

Sounds fun. Ill be playing Forza 5 instead, its a lot cheaper.

60 dollar game plus 500 dollar console is way cheaper than 30 bucks...lol

[donutninja]

100x better than stock. Even on full soft they handle better and ride better haven't really firmed them up that much yet. Got my alignment done and got a slight neg Camber for autox so I'm pumped

What suspension set up do you have again? You just put them in on Saturday, right?

[03MachMe]

What suspension set up do you have again? You just put them in on Saturday, right?

Koni yellows, Eibach sportlines, BMR LCAs and relocation brakets. Yea the yellows went on Saturday and hopefully brembos will be on this Saturday

[jrj512]

Dallas Raceway is opening the concession stand for us on Sunday, so you can pick up lunch there.

[jrj512]

Did you guys still want to do a Mustang (M) class? I can create it on the timing laptop and switch you over. Let me know what all car numbers need to be in the class. Or you can stay in gen pop (Class 3).

[DirtyD]

Koni yellows, Eibach sportlines, BMR LCAs and relocation brakets. Yea the yellows went on Saturday and hopefully brembos will be on this Saturday
You have the non-adj or adj LCAs? I plan to put my relo brackets on Saturday, hopefully along with my trans bushing.

[I am Legend]

Dang looks like I missed it by an hour or so. Hopefully a crew this big will get together next year as well. At least I get a little more time to get my car sorted out. :(

Yup, just missed it as well. Damn...

Send a message to jrj512 to get on a wait list. With the weather being how its predicted to be, someone will end up dropping out.

[03MachMe]

You have the non-adj or adj LCAs? I plan to put my relo brackets on Saturday, hopefully along with my trans bushing.

Non. I installed the trans bushing as well. Pretty easy

[jrj512]

Send a message to jrj512 to get on a wait list. With the weather being how its predicted to be, someone will end up dropping out.

Someone dropped out because of a vehicle issue. There are only 64 signed up right now. Grab that spot now on dlbracing.com.

[jrj512]

I just wanted to let everyone know that we are watching the weather for the weekend. Our policy is to not cancel events solely because of rain or cold weather. However, we will cancel an event because of expected ice, sleet, or snow. Based on current forecasts, it will be cold with a chance of rain, but nothing freezing until Sunday night. We will continue to monitor the forecast and let you know if anything changes. If you wish to cancel your registration, then refunds are available as long as the cancellation occurs before registration officially closes at 1 PM on Saturday. Please contact us if you elect to cancel so we can issue the refund.

[Grandpa]

Seems like it will be a good event for anyone looking to learn how to drift. :troll3:

[donutninja]

If the event gets cancelled can the entry fee be transfered to next year?

[DirtyD]

Seems like it will be a good event for anyone looking to learn how to drift. :troll3:
I'm totally down for that.

:challenge:

[Grandpa]

I'm totally down for that.

:challenge:

I'm too much of a wuss for that. I admit it. It's the downside of having expensive rims. I could just see me trying to do something like that and fucking up a rim on curb. :shakehead:

[DirtyD]

I'm too much of a wuss for that. I admit it. It's the downside of having expensive rims. I could just see me trying to do something like that and fucking up a rim on curb. :shakehead:
It's held in the open 4 acre parking lot. Haha

No curbs in sight. Just cones and people.

[jrj512]

Sorry folks, but the potential weather is just too dangerous, so I have to cancel our 11/24 NTAXS autocross.

Even if the forecast for the site is not freezing rain/sleet/snow, too much of the surrounding area might see freezing conditions and I do not want people trying to drive home in it Sunday afternoon.

We will refund everyone’s entry and I will work with the site and insurance company to carry over our paid fees to a future event. Because of the remaining events for the season (PCA Time Trials and ECR Toy Run) and the upcoming holidays, it would be too hard to squeeze in a replacement, so we will just have a five-event season this year.

I am working on arranging our annual Winter Autocross the last weekend of January. We hope to see you all then.

[03MachMe]

Sucks but definitely the best idea. I hope to be there in January, maybe even with good tires

[donutninja]

Ah well! That was the smart call, though. Next time!!

[brtnstrns]

Maybe my car will be ready by the next opportunity! Sorry to hear about the weather but obviously safety is priority.

[I am Legend]

Sucks but definitely the best idea. I hope to be there in January, maybe even with good tires

Im in the same boat with tires. Was driving around last night in the rain wondering how the hell I was going to be fast at an autoX. Tires have completely lost all wet grip .