NTAXS Winter AutoX - Dallas Raceway Jan. 25th

[DirtyD]

Does anyone plan to head out to Dallas Raceway on the 25th for a winter AutoX session?

http://www.ntaxs.com/

[donutninja]

Yup! I'll be there! Want to run one more event before getting kicked out of stock :p

[El_Tortuga]

Yup! I'll be there! Want to run one more event before getting kicked out of stock :p

Wouldn't that be 2?

[El_Tortuga]

Hoping to go if the weather is decent at all

[03MachMe]

As long as my tires get here in time I should be going. Finally get to test out the Konis and with some sticky tires.

[DirtyD]

Anyone registered yet?

[donutninja]

Wouldn't that be 2?

Oh yeah, this is NTAXS, either way haha


I'm waiting to register, have to make sure I can get off of work.

[I am Legend]

On the fence at the moment. Tires are smoked, I need to come up with cash for a track and street setup.

[03MachMe]

My tires need to hurry the Eff up and get here!!!

[jrj512]

NTAXS Winter Autocross, 1/25/2014, Dallas Raceway

The North Texas Autocross Series (NTAXS) is hosting our annual Winter Autocross event on Saturday, January 25th, 2014 at Dallas Raceway in Crandall, TX.

The entry fee is $30 per person and you must pre-register at http://www.dlbracing.com starting Friday, January 10th. There is no on-site registration. The event is limited to 65 drivers, so sign up early. Please join us for a great day of racing and fun.

The event will be cancelled if any of the following occur:

- Less than 34 people have signed up by 9 AM CST on Thursday, January 23rd.
- At 9 AM CST on Thursday, January 23rd, the weather forecast for the event date calls for inclement conditions. In general, we will be looking for less than a 30% chance of rain and a high temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.

Event cancellation will result in refunding each participant's money. Otherwise, standard cancellation rules apply.

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

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Check-in, Registration, and mandatory Tech Inspection
(You must arrive in time to have 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
(Lunch and course-walk break between morning and afternoon heats totaling approximately one hour.)

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.ntaxs.com.

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

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

[jrj512]

For Winter Autocrosses, we use different courses for the AM and PM runs. The courses will be changed during the lunch break and participants will be told at the commencement of the lunch break when the course will be reopened for walking. We will also announce when the course will be closed for walking in order for us to begin the second half of the event. The course will be open to walk for at least 30 minutes. Your event performance will be based on a sum of your best time from the morning runs and your best time from the afternoon runs.

[DirtyD]

A course change? Sweet.

Looking forward to the event, guys. Just waiting on registration to open up.

[jrj512]

Down to just twenty spots left. Get yours now or miss out.

[Grandpa]

I heard some guys at the shop talking about the track is closing down.

[03MachMe]

Yea it will be but they got confirmation that this event is still happening. I'll be signing up tomorrow

[DirtyD]

I heard some guys at the shop talking about the track is closing down.
It changed owner yet again. But I really hope that it won't be closing down for ever. Because that would suck.

Yea it will be but they got confirmation that this event is still happening. I'll be signing up tomorrow
I've signed up, and so far I was the only Class 3 car on the list.

[03MachMe]

Josh and I will both be 3R

[DirtyD]

Josh and I will both be 3R
I forgot that both of y'all are running slicks, so that makes since. Maybe I will have an instant win. LOL

Dammit, looks like I'll be in last place. 2 M3s, 2 335is, 2 Lotus, and an RX-7.

1 Cosmosmpower White 2010 BMW M3
3 Thomas Mhire Black 2013 BMW 335i
9 Derek Ogburn Blue 2013 Ford Mustang GT DFW5.0s
10 Jessica White 2010 BMW M3
45 Bradley Bertram Red 1993 Mazda RX-7 n/a
55 Nick Dunlap Titanium Storm 2006 Lotus Elise
77 Andrew Jensen Montego Blue 2007 BMW 335i
555 Nikki Stevenson Titanium Storm 2006 Lotus Elise

[jrj512]

I heard some guys at the shop talking about the track is closing down.

The track was sold, but based on my communications with them, they are still down for this event. However, events later in 2014 are in jeopardy.

[DirtyD]

Looks like Dallas Raceway is going to be gone forever. Local truck parts shop in Crandall bought the property and are turning it into a truck salvage yard.

Ain't that some bullshit...

http://classracer.com/classforum/showthread.php?t=51269

[Grandpa]

I'm in as long as the weather is good.

[DirtyD]

I'm in as long as the weather is good.
Should be. Come on out, Steve. You can be an AutoX newb with me.

[blownaltered]

I'll come watch if enough people are going

[STROKD]

Nope, Im a roll racer, was told turns are too difficult.

[blownaltered]

Nope, Im a roll racer, was told turns are too difficult.

Well I'm just glad you finally admitted your faults. That is really big of you

[Slow Five-O]

Is this still going down. The track is sold.

I know they were looking at renting it out for this coming season since the schedule was filed but not sure that is happening.

[El_Tortuga]

In! Registration shows 8 spots left

[DirtyD]

Is this still going down. The track is sold.

I know they were looking at renting it out for this coming season since the schedule was filed but not sure that is happening.


This event is still happening

[STROKD]

Well I'm just glad you finally admitted your faults. That is really big of you

:smiley-face-popcorn

Thanks, i try.

[03MachMe]

In. Looks like Josh and I will be the only ones in 3R. Only 5 spots left

[JDBishopArts]

Going down!

[DirtyD]

In. Looks like Josh and I will be the only ones in 3R. Only 5 spots left

Going down!

Would it be cool if I caught a ride along with either of you? If that wasn't a problem.

[donutninja]

just registered, any way to find out if I made it before the cap?

[03MachMe]

Would it be cool if I caught a ride along with either of you? If that wasn't a problem.

Yea I don't care.

[JDBishopArts]

Need to figure out when I can get over the change the brake fluid.

[03MachMe]

Need to figure out when I can get over the change the brake fluid.

I'm off today and tomorrow. Then Monday-Wednesday and Friday and Sat for the event

[DirtyD]

Yea I don't care.
Cool. I'd like to watch from the passenger seat to just learn anything I can pick up.

[DirtyD]

just registered, any way to find out if I made it before the cap?
I would imagine if you are showing up on the entry list, you made it.

[JDBishopArts]

Cool. I'd like to watch from the passenger seat to just learn anything I can pick up.

If you want to ride in a fast car let me know...

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[03MachMe]

If you want to ride in a fast car let me know...

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And if you want to learn how to drive, not let your hp do all the work I'll still be there...

[JDBishopArts]

Gots to have better skills to handle all that TVS power. Just ask John Miller... haha

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[Grandpa]

If you want to ride in a fast car let me know...



When did you buy a Vette!?


/pokes fun at Ryan.

[DirtyD]

If you want to ride in a fast car let me know...

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:lol:

I'll try to catch a ride with both you of. I can offer a second GoPro for additional footage as payment.

[03MachMe]

:lol:

I'll try to catch a ride with both you of. I can offer a second GoPro for additional footage as payment.

That would be 4 go pros for a run lol

[DirtyD]

That would be 4 go pros for a run lol
The more the merrier! In car, both sides of the car, and then the aerials from Josh!

[donutninja]

When did you buy a Vette!?


/pokes fun at Ryan.

Definitely thought you said "when did you buy a Vettel?" Of the Redbull variety. Hahaha

[03MachMe]

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd34/03machme/20140117_135707_zpsx8acdywb.jpg (http://s226.photobucket.com/user/03machme/media/20140117_135707_zpsx8acdywb.jpg.html)

she is ready to go!!!

[DirtyD]

Where did you get those numbers from?

I just found these online, and it might be something to look into.

http://www.soloperformance.com/Autocross-Numbers_c_34.html

[03MachMe]

Where did you get those numbers from?

I just found these online, and it might be something to look into.

http://www.soloperformance.com/Autocross-Numbers_c_34.html

I just designed my own big door magnets on Vista print with my number and class and then cut them out with an exacto knife when they came in. Was slightly cheaper than any of the other options

[DirtyD]

I just designed my own big door magnets on Vista print with my number and class and then cut them out with an exacto knife when they came in. Was slightly cheaper than any of the other options


Good to know. I didn't think about that.

Are the magnets? And what of you can't get the that number every time?

[03MachMe]

Yes magnets and I can be 110, 10, 11, 011, 01, 101. So doubtful that any event I do will have all those numbers taken

[DirtyD]

Smart man. I'll go that vista print route. Thanks for telling me about it.

[donutninja]

That's not a bad idea. I've been thinking of hitting up a Hobby Lobby or something and trying to make my own as well.

[El_Tortuga]

Bought mine through Zoomgraphics. Reasonable price for thick magnet material in the color and style I wanted.

Lots of options. Fancy or plain. Multi or single color. Panels, meatball style, magnetic, cling, etc. and of course traditional tape. Just printing an 11x17 panel and tape it on looks reasonably well for a no-buck method.

Had a friend back in the day who took perverse pleasure in seeing people cringe when he used a razor to cut the tape directly on the paint of his Porsche (think rat version of a 914 on slicks). Ugly as shit, but the car handled ridiculously well, as you would expect of a modded 2K lb Porshe on full slicks.

[jrj512]

The AM and PM courses are posted on the NTAXS web site at www.ntaxs.com.

[03MachMe]

I'm very excited for this event. Should be a blast

[DirtyD]

I'll probably just end up using some painters tape. :lol:

[donutninja]

Woooaahh, looks really technical. I'm excited! I havn't had a chance to do a tight course like this on the stock suspension and tires yet. Most of the courses I've done are slolam heavy. I can't wait!

[Jucostud]

Gots to have better skills to handle all that TVS power. Just ask John Miller... haha

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True lol. Except tires was my biggest issue.

[El_Tortuga]

Woooaahh, looks really technical. I'm excited! I havn't had a chance to do a tight course like this on the stock suspension and tires yet. Most of the courses I've done are slolam heavy. I can't wait!

I'm thinking cold tire runs ought to be "dramatic" :rofl:

[Grandpa]

I really hopes it warms up for next weekend. It's going to get cold during the week.

[03MachMe]

Should be 50s and sunny. Don't be such a puss Steve lol

[Grandpa]

Should be 50s and sunny. Don't be such a puss Steve lol

I'm just saying I'm hoping for great racing weather conditions like today. It's beautiful out right now!


Btw, This old "puss" could choke you seven ways from Sunday. Respect your elders. Damn whippersnappers these days. No respect I tell ya. :D

[03MachMe]

I'm just saying I'm hoping for great racing weather conditions like today. It's beautiful out right now!


Btw, This "puss" could choke you seven ways from Sunday. :D

your forgetting I don't fight fair. My my 50,000 volts>your armbar

[Grandpa]

your forgetting I don't fight fair. My my 50,000 volts>your armbar

I don't either. I'll throw a box of donuts at you as a distraction before a double leg takedown. If you shoot like you drive I feel like I have a good shot at it. lol :D

[03MachMe]

I don't either. I'll throw a box of donuts at you as a distraction before a double leg takedown. If you shoot like you drive I feel like I have a good shot at it. lol :D

go ahead and test that theory, just be warned 50,000 volts does not feel good... trust me on that one

[DirtyD]

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[donutninja]

Did somebody say donuts?

[Grandpa]

go ahead and test that theory, just be warned 50,000 volts does not feel good... trust me on that one

This is my favorite tazing video -

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[03MachMe]

Remind me sat and ill show you mine. I can't post it

[DirtyD]

Remind me sat and ill show you mine. I can't post it
You must have punched someone. :lol:

[jrj512]

Should be 50s

When I first saw this, I thought 50s as in 5.0s, not 50 degrees. LOL!

[DirtyD]

Do I need to bring my low-pro floor jack, 2 ramps, and 2 jackstands with me on Saturday for anyone to use?

[Jucostud]

I want to go:/. Is rrgistration full yet?

[03MachMe]

Do I need to bring my low-pro floor jack, 2 ramps, and 2 jackstands with me on Saturday for anyone to use?

I will be bringing all my stuff so we should be good.





I want to go:/. Is rrgistration full yet?

Yea registration is full but contact the guy running it and you can get on the waiting list. Some people will back out before the event

[JDBishopArts]

Ryan, do you have one of those tent things? I thought I did but I guess I don't. I'll make sure to bring the little knoby do that goes on the jack. Did your tire covers come in?

[Grandpa]

I've got a EZ Up tent if that is what you are talking about.

[JDBishopArts]

Yeah. Just a place to sit and chill.

[03MachMe]

Ryan, do you have one of those tent things? I thought I did but I guess I don't. I'll make sure to bring the little knoby do that goes on the jack. Did your tire covers come in?

No and no. I have been waiting on them all day. Effing fed ex.

Steve bring it if you come out.

[Grandpa]

Will do. Its not super nice but it serves its purpose.

[DirtyD]

I have a tent. Lol

And I'll probably at least bring my ramps and jack stands just in case.

[I am Legend]

I designed my number plates and had it printed at a local shop back when I lived in NH, but here in TX I work at a shop that can print, cut numbers or number plates. Let me know if anyone wants/need autoX numbers. The shop is iCandy Grafix in McKinney

[JDBishopArts]

We are going to own the 3R

[03MachMe]

That would have been helpful a few weeks ago lol

[JDBishopArts]

I am legend. Can you make me a 999 by this weekend? Are you going?

[DirtyD]

I designed my number plates and had it printed at a local shop back when I lived in NH, but here in TX I work at a shop that can print, cut numbers or number plates. Let me know if anyone wants/need autoX numbers. The shop is iCandy Grafix in McKinney


Awesome. Are they magnet or vinyl?

[DirtyD]

I am legend. Can you make me a 999 by this weekend? Are you going?


I have David at big worm making me a couple of 9s that I'm picking up tomorrow. Let me know if you want me to have him cut you some too and I can bring them with my Saturday morning at least for this one.

[JDBishopArts]

Yeah sure that'll be good. Can you ask him for 6 (9)s in carbon fiber vinyl? If he can't then satin dark silver. Or do you want me to do it and I'll just get you to pick them up? I'll go in with you on them if it's better for him so he can use as little material as possible. As log gas you're ok with other of those colors. Haha.

[DirtyD]

I emailed him today about cutting some silver ones for my car. I don't know if he cut them yet, so go ahead and email him and just mentioned that we talked about it here.

[I am Legend]

Awesome. Are they magnet or vinyl?

lol, a little of both. they are printed on vinyl laminated and applied to magnet.

[I am Legend]

Yeah sure that'll be good. Can you ask him for 6 (9)s in carbon fiber vinyl? If he can't then satin dark silver. Or do you want me to do it and I'll just get you to pick them up? I'll go in with you on them if it's better for him so he can use as little material as possible. As log gas you're ok with other of those colors. Haha.

sounds like one of the other guys has you covered, let me know if that changes. also stay away from dark colors if your car is dark, (not sure what car you have) because if you do an SCCA event they have some stricter rules as to visibility and size of the numbers.

[DirtyD]

lol, a little of both. they are printed on vinyl laminated and applied to magnet.
Sweet.

sounds like one of the other guys has you covered, let me know if that changes. also stay away from dark colors if your car is dark, (not sure what car you have) because if you do an SCCA event they have some stricter rules as to visibility and size of the numbers.
I'm getting Big Worm to cut me some only because of the quick turn around I need them for. Plus I have other stuff he's been holding for me that I need to pick up, so it just adds to the order.

I will contact you probably closer to the start of the season to get a true magnetic plate with a number on it.

Do you have any pics of yours by chance?

[pohnjarker]

what time are yall going to be there and how much is it to watch?

[DirtyD]

what time are yall going to be there and how much is it to watch?
I don't know if it cost anything to watch, but I planned to be there around 8 when the gates opened.

[Grandpa]

LOL, I'm not getting there that early to watch. If it stays cold I'm staying my ass home too!

[DirtyD]

LOL, I'm not getting there that early to watch. If it stays cold I'm staying my ass home too!
Supposed to be mid-60s with morning temps in the low 40s. As soon as the sun comes up, it will start to warm up fast.

[jrj512]

what time are yall going to be there and how much is it to watch?

Watching is free, as pervy as that sounds.

[Grandpa]

Watching is free, as pervy as that sounds.

Ok, now I feel dirty. Thanks a lot.

[03MachMe]

I'll be there around 8 as well. Need time to switch tires

[jrj512]

Don’t forget that the snack bar will be open.

Also, while the high temp will be 60ish, that will not occur until the afternoon. You will doing a lot of standing around in cold weather for half the day, so dress warm and in layers that you can peel off.

See you all on Saturday.

[HPT5.0]

How late in the afternoon does the racing usually last? I have to work in the morning but want to check it out. Thanks!!

[jrj512]

How late in the afternoon does the racing usually last? I have to work in the morning but want to check it out. Thanks!!

We are usually there until 3:30.

[I am Legend]

Sweet.


I'm getting Big Worm to cut me some only because of the quick turn around I need them for. Plus I have other stuff he's been holding for me that I need to pick up, so it just adds to the order.

I will contact you probably closer to the start of the season to get a true magnetic plate with a number on it.

Do you have any pics of yours by chance?

Here is a pic of mine. Couple years old still looks ok. For reference these are 9"x12". Pros and cons to having a number plate. I like this style better because I've seen individual numbers fly off, with more surface area I haven't experienced that issue. Down side is if someone registers before you with your number your back to using painters tape numbers. The club I ran with in NH used to have a season sponsor, and you had to display their logo thus the empty white space at the bottom of the plate. I would just run a decal in that area and peel it at the end of the season. All the talk of numbers and getting new ones cut ETC has made me decide to do a redesign, so these are now retired.

[DirtyD]

Here is a pic of mine. Couple years old still looks ok. For reference these are 9"x12". Pros and cons to having a number plate. I like this style better because I've seen individual numbers fly off, with more surface area I haven't experienced that issue. Down side is if someone registers before you with your number your back to using painters tape numbers. The club I ran with in NH used to have a season sponsor, and you had to display their logo thus the empty white space at the bottom of the plate. I would just run a decal in that area and peel it at the end of the season. All the talk of numbers and getting new ones cut ETC has made me decide to do a redesign, so these are now retired.
How well have the magnets held up? Because I've heard that after a couple of uses, the magnets just stop sticking.

[I am Legend]

like I said man, I've had these for a 2-3 years without issue. Had to pull them off my tool box to grab a pic of them. Last summer I left an NTAXS autox and forgot them on the doors, got on the highway and ripped home. They were still there when I got there

[DirtyD]

like I said man, I've had these for a 2-3 years without issue. Had to pull them off my tool box to grab a pic of them. Last summer I left an NTAXS autox and forgot them on the doors, got on the highway and ripped home. They were still there when I got there
That's good to know.

[Grandpa]

It was 17 degrees this morning when I took my daughter to school. I hope it warms up for tomorrow! Brrrrrr.

[DirtyD]

It was 17 degrees this morning when I took my daughter to school. I hope it warms up for tomorrow! Brrrrrr.
Mid-30s probably when they open the gates, and probably 50s by lunch break. Stop being a wuss about the cold.

[Grandpa]

Mid-30s probably when they open the gates, and probably 50s by lunch break. Stop being a wuss about the cold.

:lol2:

[DirtyD]

:lol2:
I'll bring you a heater, old man. :p

[Grandpa]

I'll bring you a heater, old man. :p

Respect your elders, young'n.

[jrj512]

Results from today's Winter Autocross posted at http://www.ntaxs.com/results.html.

Thanks for coming out!

[DirtyD]

Results from today's Winter Autocross posted at http://www.ntaxs.com/results.html.

Thanks for coming out!


Had a great time! I really like the way y'all run the event and definitely will be coming back!

[El_Tortuga]

Results from today's Winter Autocross posted at http://www.ntaxs.com/results.html.

Thanks for coming out!

Thanks Jerret. I had a good time.

[Grandpa]

Good times. Im going to try the next event. It looks like a lot of fun!

[03MachMe]

Was awesome. Can't wait to get back out there

[donutninja]

yeah, I really like the way NTAXS runs events. I'm definitely going to try and make your events regularly.

It was nice meeting some of ya'll, too.

[pohnjarker]

it was cool to watch, i'll have to get out and run sometime!