SCMC ontrack @ MSR Houston, Nov 11-12, 2006

[03 cobra toy]

Weather @ Angleton, TX

Looks good

http://www.weather.com/weather/tenda...m=search_10day

[aggie97]

Originally Posted by SuperG

Anyone else struggling to get their car ready for next weekend?

Vacuumed out the dirt and marbles from the NASA event a couple weeks ago after finally getting the car out of the trailer two weeks later. Will be loading up Thursday night and plan on camping friday and saturday night at the track.

Murph...you running the instructor group? If so, I can drag you around if you want! Just tuck in and the vortex will pull you along.

As for the AWD contigent...during the rain at the NASA event, I will have you know all but one of the many AWD cars ended up in the mud....and didn't make it out on their own. There was one STi owner that went off fast sideways...had the driver window down and the inside of the car was caked with mud!!! Beware of the rice paddies boys!!!

See you in 5 days!

[shomurph]

Originally Posted by aggie97

Murph...you running the instructor group? If so, I can drag you around if you want! Just tuck in and the vortex will pull you along.

naw my slow family car will be putting around in the intermediate group (requested.) With all the horse power on the track my little bull will be puttering around like a tricycle racing on the Tour de France.

I might as well get a mannequin arm, strap it to the driver's side mirror and have it point out so people will see a permanent ok to pass signal.

Boys be gentle!

[93KingCobra]

Originally Posted by 03 cobra toy

Weather @ Angleton, TX

Looks good

http://www.weather.com/weather/tenda...m=search_10day

Look's like scattered shower's for the weekend now....

[Levi]

Due to a really great friend, that has hooked me up with an awesome mechanic. I am ready to Rock and Roll.

[UFO]

Originally Posted by aggie97

As for the AWD contigent...during the rain at the NASA event, I will have you know all but one of the many AWD cars ended up in the mud....and didn't make it out on their own. There was one STi owner that went off fast sideways...had the driver window down and the inside of the car was caked with mud!!! Beware of the rice paddies boys!!!

Rice paddies huh?

It's not like I'm there to race, or brag about how many cars I passed. I go the these events because I have the most fun I've had in months and I get to better myself as a driver. I have never done an auto-x or a DE event in the wet. I have even been on a skidpan but that was in the dry too (they have a hydraulic frame on the car that lifts whichever wheels the instructor sees fit). So, basically, I have never pushed my car in the wet and have no idea of its limits in those weather conditions and would like the oppurtunity to do so in a safe environement; I am well aware that AWD cars will go off track in poor weather conditions just as easily as any other drivetrain configuration.

I'm not looking forward to the interior of my car getting soaking wet, or caked in mud, but the experience I gain will be worth it. Plus: if it's raining then I'll be on my daily driver wheels/tyres and they're not exactly stellar in wet or dry driving conditions.

[aggie97]

Originally Posted by UFO

Rice paddies huh?

Wasn't meant to scare you...just to warn you that the AWD cars from Japan like to return to their 'roots' in the rice paddies!

What we found at MSRH is that the track is actually not bad in the wet, the concrete patches actually have traction and the worst enemies are the standing puddles at track out over "the Launch".....also, the sealed asphalt going into 15/16 is FREAKING slick wet or dry!

See you guys soon! bring tarps!

[03 cobra toy]

Originally Posted by 03 cobra toy

Weather @ Angleton, TX

Looks good

http://www.weather.com/weather/tenda...m=search_10day

10% Sat 79/57

0% Sun 77/58

11/16/06 @10:30 AM

[SuperG]

Oh please don't rain...PPLLLEEEEEAAAASSSEE don't rain!OK...almost done with the Cobra. Now #6 and #7 have a misfire.

[UFO]

Originally Posted by Firme

Safety: To build upon our safety emphasis at last year's event, our first concern is the safety of the drivers. We ask that everyone follow the proper guidelines for safety equipment. Your car will need to be inspected prior to the event, and there will be tech inspection before your car is allowed on the track. More details to come in the driver packet provided after registration.

I realise I only signed up this weekend but I don't have the driver's packet yet and have but 4 days to get my car ready. Can someone send me one please?

[Firme]

Originally Posted by UFO

I realise I only signed up this weekend but I don't have the driver's packet yet and have but 4 days to get my car ready. Can someone send me one please?

Keep an eye on your email in the next hour or so.

[97CasperCobra]

Hope the weather is great for you guys!!!

[Admiral]

I'm gonna have to bail out guys, CMC motor all apart and I don't feel comfy with my 06' Mustang on the track. Sorry to miss a great event, everyone have fun and stay on the pavement!!

[Levi]

Originally Posted by Admiral

I don't feel comfy with my 06' Mustang on the track.

If it will help, we could assign an instructor and put you in the green run group.

[Admiral]

Originally Posted by Levi

If it will help, we could assign an instructor and put you in the green run group.

Hmmm, you got someone in mind???