Glen Helen RallyX #1, Feb 12-13

[woodrufj]

Time to get serious, the season is upon us.

First Glen Helen of the year is just two weeks away. Saturday is an open practice day, Sunday is the normal championship.

Link to Registration (MyAutoEvents) (http://www.myautoevents.com/pls/mae/frmEventDetail.Show?psevent_id=11758)

Pre-reg closes the week before the event, then prices go way up.

Tech and Reg open at 7am
Walking 7am-8:30 and at Lunch
First car off at 9:00

Saturday (Practice) Fees:
$10/lap or $40/5

Sunday (Championship) Fees:
Pre-Reg SCCA Members $50
Pre-Reg Non-Members $55
Pre-Reg 2nd Entry* $40
Reg Day-Of $70

*2nd Entry is any "X" run after normal class runs

There's already 20 entries, at least one in each class, but now is the time to register so we can start planning for the number of entrants! You do not need to pre-pay to take advantage of the pre-reg discount.

What we really need right now is for more people to pre-reg for the practice. It's a good opportunity to test out your car and the surface. Having the practice in place helps keep the weekend expences cheaper, but only if the practice attracts enough drivers.

As for the championship, trophies for the class winners are already in, and they are unique! There should also be medals for top 3 in all classes and a special prize for top lap of day. Additionally, at least $4 of every entrant goes into the prize pool for the season series (details can be found on the CalClubRallyX.com site).

Novices and experts alike are welcome. If you think you need it, instruction is usually easy to find, and we have some loaner helmets for free use as well.

Link to CalClub RallyX Page (http://www.calclubrallyx.com/)

If we get a good start on the year, I think we're going to build some momentum for a seriously cool season.

http://jaycomservices.com/images/trophies.jpg


Jay W

[geekmonster]

cool, trophies FTW!

[RalyGrl53]

Wish I was in Cali! Awesome trophies btw lol

[woodrufj]

Wish I was in Cali! Awesome trophies btw lol
Detroit to Ontario (20mi from venue), $206 on US Airways.

It's currently 75deg and sunny too.

Jay W

[Cambo]

YES!!! i love trophies, even if they are Pink Stars :tongue:

[bue car]

ill sign up when i am paid.

[Rallypro7]

Pre-Reg'd!!

[snaggleto0th]

no promises again but i wanna make the drive and see what rallyX's are all about and finally meet some DI'ers!

[lminette]

Reg'd up to kick some @$$!!!

[geekmonster]

gonna have the gc ready or you getting a rental out there lou?

[Newk_Rally]

i'll try and make it out there but i highly doubt i'll be racing let me know if you guys need help with anything

[bue car]

my car will hate me for this lol.. almost ready

oh yes, i just bought DGR coilovers!

Ill have them on after these races in feb.

ps - paid! :D

[lminette]

Nope. I'll be sharing Trent's car in exchange for him using my rally wheels/tires again.

[bue car]

i would offer my buggy but with a knocking motor, i doubt you want that lol

[Pretendingtowork]

I am pretty sure I am still in the stock class. But where can I find out the car classifications? I want to know what I can and can't do to remain in stock class.

[Pretendingtowork]

I am pretty sure I am still in the stock class. But where can I find out the car classifications? I want to know what I can and can't do to remain in stock class.


Never mind found it...I think

http://cms.scca.com/documents/Rally%20Rules/2011_RXR.pdf

I am assuming those would be the classification rules that are being used?

[WAM]

Never mind found it...I think

http://cms.scca.com/documents/Rally%20Rules/2011_RXR.pdf

I am assuming those would be the classification rules that are being used?

Good guess -- but wrong, sorta. Rules are on http://www.calclubrallyx.com/

Basically a hybrid of the above SCCA rules but using CRS-inspired tire restrictions.

[woodrufj]

Never mind found it...I think

http://cms.scca.com/documents/Rally%20Rules/2011_RXR.pdf

I am assuming those would be the classification rules that are being used?

Kind of, like Bill said. For the most part the SCCA class rules are what we're following (with some obvious combining). I've added the additional tire restrictions to 'soft transistion' from the CRS rules. They are found at:
http://jaycomservices.com/Event_Management/CalClubRallyX/GH_Sup_Regs.html

Or specifically:
S2 - SCCA Defined Stock Front and Real Wheel Drive, with the additional restriction of street * tires.
SA - SCCA Defined Stock All Wheel Drive, with the additional restriction of street * tires.
P2 - SCCA Defined Prepared Front and Real Wheel Drive, with the additional restriction of street plus ** tires.
PA - SCCA Defined Prepared All Wheel Drive, with the additional restriction of street plus ** tires.
M2 - SCCA Defined Modified Two Wheel Drive
M4 - SCCA Defined Modified All Wheel Drive

*Street tires include those tires sold as “Passenger Tires”. Street tires do not include ice/winter specific tires (currently designated by the mountain/snowflake emblem or the words ice/snow in the tire name), light truck tires (designated by “LT” on the sidewall), or tires designated for rally or competition use. The original tread may not be modified (siped or grooved).
**Street Plus tires are defined as street tires with the added allowance of ice/winter specific tires.

No promises (as this is the first season under this ruleset), but we'll likely be a little loose on the allowances, especially the stuff that's not going to speed you up.

Jay W

[Pretendingtowork]

Cool, thanks. One other question though, about intakes. This is what the rules state:

"3. Any air filter may be used, but it must fit in the stock location."

Does that mean I can only use a drop in? Or can I use a short ram type intake that has the filter sit in the original location?

[woodrufj]

Cool, thanks. One other question though, about intakes. This is what the rules state:

"3. Any air filter may be used, but it must fit in the stock location."

Does that mean I can only use a drop in? Or can I use a short ram type intake that has the filter sit in the original location?

Stock air box.

Jay W

[Pretendingtowork]

Stock air box.

Jay W

Perfect, thanks for all your help!!! :thumbsup:



Now the important question, how is everybody getting around the Valentines weekend thing with out pissing of GF's and wives??? :lol2:

[woodrufj]

how is everybody getting around the Valentines weekend thing with out pissing of GF's and wives??? :lol2:
Well that's easy. Bring them along and let them ride/drive. Then convince them there's nothing sexier than a Rally driver.

Jay W

[woodrufj]

I forgot to mention a more detailed schedule will be put out about the Wednesday before the event. The goal of the days schedule will be to only require drivers to be there half the day (morning or afternoon). So while everyone is welcome to show up early and leave late volenteering, you should only have to be there for a few hours.

Jay W

[Cambo]

i pre-registered and i signed up for M4 (#951 I.E. love lol)...

just to be clear, i cant run in P4 cuz i have gravel tires correct? i am compleately stock aside from my car being gutted with gravel tires

[woodrufj]

just to be clear, i cant run in P4 cuz i have gravel tires correct? i am compleately stock aside from my car being gutted with gravel tiresEach the gravel tires and the gutted interior put you out of prep and into mod.

i pre-registered and i signed up for M4 (#951 I.E. love lol)... That's my AutoX co-driver's number. It's funny to me because it's NEVER taken.

Jay W

[Cambo]

Now the important question, how is everybody getting around the Valentines weekend thing with out pissing of GF's and wives??? :lol2:
i dont think she knows its on Valenties Day yet :o shhhhhh

Each the gravel tires and the gutted interior put you out of prep and into mod.

That's my AutoX co-driver's number. It's funny to me because it's NEVER taken.

Jay W
thanks Jay... its good to know that im not doing my first rallycross with the "Big Boys" for no reason ;)

and 951 is my old street bike racing number so i figured id keep it going :)

[lorenkb]

Signed up and anxiously counting the days.

[snaggleto0th]

still debating if i wanna rent a car and go...hhmmmm

[lorenkb]

still debating if i wanna rent a car and go...hhmmmm

Do it! Even if you don't want to race, come out and get some ridealongs. You're more than welcome to take a few laps with me, and I'm sure others will offer the same as well.

[geekmonster]

still debating if i wanna rent a car and go...hhmmmm

same here. my slowica has an axle that isn't too happy right now and has been burning oil pretty good. seriously debating if i should run it or rent a benz and run that...........

[snaggleto0th]

same here. my slowica has an axle that isn't too happy right now and has been burning oil pretty good. seriously debating if i should run it or rent a benz and run that...........

almost sounds like my car. BUT i got a slow oil leak and it intermittenly leaks. The left front axle is done clunks so bad on left turns, its under warranty but being so lazy has got the best of me.

Ill have to see how my money is, also is there gonna be camping availble there again?

[SoCalBoomer]

He says it is - "Camping and Other Land Rules: Primitive camping is allowed in the paddock for the duration of the weekend. No fires are permitted"

The no fires thing sucks, tho. Weren't fires allowed last year? I know we had some very good home-brew Amber Ale around a nice campfire . . .

[woodrufj]

The no fires thing sucks, tho. Weren't fires allowed last year? I just copy and pasted what Dave had last year. I'll talk with the venue, but am leaving for Big Bear as soon as I'm caught up on my e-life. So I'll re-post next week.

Stock 2wd is a big class so far. Looks like rentals are coming out in force. More the merrier.

Jay W

[bue car]

what time do r4 need to be there? like 11?

[snaggleto0th]

sweet for the camping saves on hotel costs and money! ill see how my money is by next week and see if i can make the drive up and check this out maybe make a couple practice laps :P. Then strap my go pro to someones car while im at it.

[bue car]

i should have my coilovers before this event!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!

game on.

[snaggleto0th]

ordered my warranty replacement axle gonna get it tuesday and make sure my car is good for the drive down to GH(about 3 hours for me) and hopefully funds are good and i should be able to check this out!

[punkrockerjohn]

So, I tried to register for the april event but it only lets me register for one day. Help ?

[WAM]

For next week's event I had to: Register for Sunday, hit 'another entry' and choose 'saturday practice' as the class. Don't know if it's the same for the April event.

[Cambo]

i registered for sunday only cuz im not real good with computers but i plan on being there for saturdays practice too

does anyone have an extra (stock or aftermarket) radiator laying around that i can buy for next weekend? im not sure mine is gonna hold up (06 WRX)

[Rally OBXT]

I just copy and pasted what Dave had last year. I'll talk with the venue, but am leaving for Big Bear as soon as I'm caught up on my e-life. So I'll re-post next week...

Jay W

Jay- When I posted "no fires" I was unaware that fires were OK. I talked to the venue last year and they gave me the OK. I just asked that people be reasonable with it (no 20' out of control pallet fires or the like). Everyone was good about keeping is safe and sane. It's your call though.

Dave

[punkrockerjohn]

So I'm m4? I didnt see an r4 selection.

[worldrallyblue]

^^^You are so m4 john you don't even know it. : )

Should be fun this season for us, lots of us in mod4.

[Rally OBXT]

So I'm m4? I didnt see an r4 selection.

The classes have been changed a little, but you are driving a swapped GC right? That would put you in M4.

[WAM]

Should be fun this season for us, lots of us in mod4.

Nah, too many Subarus. :FU:

[Johnny5]

I guess we can start **** talking now..


So who in P4/PA wants to get beat by a bone stock wrx with snow tires?

And Bill, when did mitsubishi release a model called Thumper? :muhaha:

Also, will we be "yumping" the gully again? If so I'll leave my front bumper at home. :thumbsup:

ps- Norcal > SlOwCAL

[bue car]

i want yumpin!

[WAM]

And Bill, when did mitsubishi release a model called Thumper? :muhaha:

Never, as far as I know. I'm on the stars & stripes team now. But I probably should have named it Shamu or Moby Dick.

And yumpin is good with me. :thumbsup:


And mind your manners now. As of this morning it's still PA-legal. But by tonite, probably not so much.

[punkrockerjohn]

The classes have been changed a little, but you are driving a swapped GC right? That would put you in M4.


Swapped gc with rally tires.

[geekmonster]

I guess we can start **** talking now..


So who in P4/PA wants to get beat by a bone stock wrx with snow tires?

And Bill, when did mitsubishi release a model called Thumper? :muhaha:

Also, will we be "yumping" the gully again? If so I'll leave my front bumper at home. :thumbsup:

ps- Norcal > SlOwCAL

oh snap! cajun guy stirs the pot!!!!:eyebrows:

[woodrufj]

what time do r4 need to be there? like 11?
Undetermined yet, but it's likely you'll be in the afternoon, at which I recommend NO LATER than 11. 10 is better.

Jay W

[woodrufj]

So, I tried to register for the april event but it only lets me register for one day. Help ?
If you click on 'Register', it should show your entry (you can edit your entry here too). There'll be a "Submit another entry" button.

To register for a practice, pick the class "PRACT"

For April, the classes should have a SAT or a SUN following them. Pick accordingly.

Jay W

[woodrufj]

So I'm m4? I didnt see an r4 selection.If you ran R4 in the past, likely your M4. But you'll have to determine by mod. Most simply, if your on Rally tires, you go to MOD.

Jay W

[woodrufj]

Also, will we be "yumping" the gully again? If so I'll leave my front bumper at home. I'll set up the course as smooth as possilbe, but we gotta do what we gotta do to use both sides of the venue.

ps- Norcal > SlOwCALCareful now. With me chairing these event's you might see a bigger AutoX contingent come up. Them boys are serious.

Jay W

[punkrockerjohn]

If you click on 'Register', it should show your entry (you can edit your entry here too). There'll be a "Submit another entry" button.

To register for a practice, pick the class "PRACT"

For April, the classes should have a SAT or a SUN following them. Pick accordingly.

Jay W


ooooooohhhhhhhh... Thats why you put it in bold blue font at the bottom of the page...:oops:

[Johnny5]

I'll set up the course as smooth as possilbe, but we gotta do what we gotta do to use both sides of the venue.

Careful now. With me chairing these event's you might see a bigger AutoX contingent come up. Them boys are serious.

Jay W

I don't mind some yumping, was just making jokes. I wasn't joking about the front bumper so much tho.. (mental note: pickup some sawzall blades)

Thanks for running GH this year, love the venue and the competition.. makes the 7 hour drive worth it.

[woodrufj]

Under a week to go. Watch out, pre-registration closes Wednesday night. After that, it's day of registration only at a significant price bump.

We've currently got 46 driver's signed up, spread over the six classes very well. We're prime for good competition and great fun!
Come out to the practice Saturday. Attendance looks light, and it's the perfect opportunity to 'try it out' for just a few laps.

Jay W

[Rally OBXT]

I am trying to decide if I am camping this weekend or not...is anyone else plan on camping?

If I do, I will be there Friday night and Sat night. Post up if you are gonna camp and what night! :D

[lorenkb]

I'll be camping Saturday night, pretty sure Albert will be there as well.

[Johnny5]

I am trying to decide if I am camping this weekend or not...is anyone else plan on camping?

If I do, I will be there Friday night and Sat night. Post up if you are gonna camp and what night! :D

I'll be camping out on saturday night for sure.

[Cambo]

ill be camping saturday night...

doing a few finishing touches to TheDub this week like home made mudflaps... thanks Trent :thumbsup:

[worldrallyblue]

I'll be camping saturday night. Should be there for some practice laps too.

Got tons of firewood already too!

[Rally OBXT]

OK cool, it looks like a bunch of guys are gonna be there on Sat night. Anyone else camping Fri night? or would I be out there all alone drinking my bourbon and beer? :-(

[Tommy Gun Rally]

I might be down to camp on Sat. Anyone coming from SD that can bring my dirt bike up for some hijinks?

[lminette]

I might be down to camp on Sat. Anyone coming from SD that can bring my dirt bike up for some hijinks?

^^^^ We've heard that one before!!:jack::bs:

[newbie101]

Snaps! I didn't glen helen was this weekend! lets see if i can pull off some last minute planning!

[409industries]

^^^^ We've heard that one before!!:jack::bs:


ooooo snap! Louie calls it like he sees it. Eli don't be a chump, camping is cheap so for sure you can get away with this before the wedding :)

I'm planning on camping on saturday night. Its always good times. :thumbsup:

BTW... its been discussed before but having start / finish on opposite sides of the gulley on the south / grandstand side of the course would keep people from hitting it with any speed. Jay, i'm sure you've already got this figured out... :mrgreen:

[WAM]

Anyone else camping Fri night? or would I be out there all alone drinking my bourbon and beer? :-(

Know for sure it will be unlocked Fri nite?

[Tommy Gun Rally]

OK I'm about 99% on camping. To the haters - I only flaked once right? No one camped with me in Blythe for Desert Storm! haha

[LURK]

Just reg'd and payed! MOD 2

OK cool, it looks like a bunch of guys are gonna be there on Sat night. Anyone else camping Fri night? or would I be out there all alone drinking my bourbon and beer? :-(

Ill be there Friday night if the gates are going to be open! Dave and I had a blast last time tehehehe!
:cheers:

[Tommy Gun Rally]

Dave and I had a blast last time tehehehe!
:cheers:


:shocked::shocked::shocked:

[bue car]

:shocked::shocked::shocked:

:shocked::shocked::shocked:

:shock:

[woodrufj]

I'll be setting up Friday, probably Start before noon if anyone is bored and wants to come help.

I haven't gotten the venue rep to call me back. But my understanding is the lock is up to me. So I'll unlock it Friday when I get there, and leave it unlocked until Sunday when we leave.

Same deal with fires. The venue hasn't gotten back to me, but 'within reason' fires have been excepted in the past.

Jay W

Know for sure it will be unlocked Fri nite?

[bue car]

BTW... its been discussed before but having start / finish on opposite sides of the gulley on the south / grandstand side of the course would keep people from hitting it with any speed. Jay, i'm sure you've already got this figured out... :mrgreen:

buzz kill right here :nono

speed is key for photo ops...

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r255/thyfacelessgod/25%20rs/5073929399_34bfb210d3_o.jpg

[Tommy Gun Rally]

.....and busted up cars. It's a rallycross not a desert race. How many guys jacked up their car at the last one?

[bue car]

speed does not equal winning. if your car is not lifted, then obviously the fasted way throught that gulley was not balls to the walls. if i went to fast, like above, I would loose my ability to turn, thus shooting me forward and wide on the turn. obviously not the way to make up time.

[409industries]

Ill be there Friday night if the gates are going to be open! Dave and I had a blast last time tehehehe!
:cheers:

Yes.... yes you guys did. :crazy:

[Rally OBXT]

OK, I then I guess I am camping Fri and Sat night. Whoo hoo!! :headbang:

[woodrufj]

LAST DAY TO PRE-REG

Link to Registration (http://www.myautoevents.com/pls/mae/frmEventDetail.Show?psevent_id=11758)

Pre-Registration closes at midnight tonight. After that you'll have to wait until day of and pay $70.

Everyone should skim over the entry list, if someone you know should be coming but isn't pre-reged bug them. It'll save them $15-20.

We're currently over 40 pre-reg entries for Sunday's competition with a quorum (3+) of drivers in every class. I'm excited.

Jay W

[bue car]

ill be ready to crush the caged cars :FU:

[rollo]

Lot of people, that's awesome. I see Ralph Kosmides on there.. hope he brings something as cool as the MkIV Supra Turbo he ran back in the days of SCCA Pro Rally :D

I'll be there on Sunday. Just trying to figure out if I'll be driving :crazy:

[geekmonster]

i have a feeling you will.............

[Thresham]

I may show up for the Saturday practice runs again, like last October's. Would be nice to get some seat time again.

[rollo]

Nuts.. I fell asleep and woke up at 00:25. Sure enough, pre-reg closed, that'll learn me :D

Moral: Pre-reg early.

[woodrufj]

Detailed Scchedule for this weekend.

Saturday
Tech and Reg open at 8am
Walking 7am-8:45 and at Lunch
First car off at 9:00
Saturday (Practice) Fees: $10/lap or $40/5

Sunday
Tech and Reg open at 7am
Walking 7am-8:30 and at Lunch
First car off at 9:00

Run Group 1: S2; Works 2nd group
Run Group 2: S4,P2; Works 1st group
Lunch & Morning awards, Approx 11:30-12:30
Run Group 3: P4,M2,X; Works 4th group
Run Group 4: M4; Works 3rd group
Afternoon awards, approx 4:30
Fun Runs if time permits.

Sunday (Championship) Fees:
Reg Day-Of $70

For Sunday, if you run in the morning sessions, I suggest getting there no later than 7:30, earlier is better. For the afternoon sessions, no later than 10:30. Get your course walks in!

We ended up with 45 pre-reg entries for the championship, a very good number. See you on the dirt!

Jay W

[409industries]

It's looking like we're going to have some great weather for the weekend, However it will be cool at night.

Highs around 80, and lows in the lower 40's. A little breeze should help keep the dust moving.

For everyone planning on camping over Saturday night, please bring a bundle of firewood so that we can have a nice fire to stay warm around. Last time we tried the burn the leftovers from the poor trees that were around the old sand pit and that didn't work too well.

One more shamless promotion. If anyone wants me to bring them a hoodie, let me know! (cambo i have yours)

[Tommy Gun Rally]

I was gonna bring my old christmas tree to burn but I dropped it in the firepit on Sunday. Almost set my house on fire too.

[Cambo]

ill be ready to crush the caged cars :FU:
you and me both ;-)

One more shamless promotion. If anyone wants me to bring them a hoodie, let me know! (cambo i have yours)
thanks Aaron :mrgreen:

i still have my christmas tree form a year ago :lol2:

im getting butterflies thinking about this weekend :crazy::eek::crazy::eek::crazy:

btw, im still looking for a radiator...

[Rally OBXT]

OK, car is packed and ready to go!! I will be out at Glen Helen around noon helping Jayson set up. If anyone wants to come out Friday afternoon we could use the help for sure. :D

[geekmonster]

operation benz rental rally car is a go.

[lorenkb]

Oil changed, skidplate mounted, rally tires mounted and slowly leaking air... See you guys Saturday afternoon!

operation benz rental rally car is a go.

Awesome :lol2:

[409industries]

operation benz rental rally car is a go.

This i gotta see.

Oil changed, skidplate mounted, rally tires mounted and slowly leaking air... See you guys Saturday afternoon!


Nice... i was wondering if you were going to make this one!

[bue car]

:waving:

tomorrow its fresh oil and skidplate. see you ladies sunday

:FU:

[LURK]

:shocked::shocked::shocked:

hahaha...Dave and I took our cars over some jumps :rally-driver:

...I crashed...a little...

moral = throttle control

I brushed it off, had a couple beers and had a great night.

I'll be heading up there tonight around 5pm for a repeat...minus the crash. Hope to see y'all out there!

[Tommy Gun Rally]

Does anyone know who Kyle Bradford is, coming up from San Diego in a Ford Ranger? If so PM me his contact info. Trying to get my dirt bike up there tomorrow night so we can hit some sweet jumps.

[409industries]

Two nights of camping for captain Kirk? Nice brother... you and Bourbon Dave can cuddle and keep warm.

I snagged a few 2x4's from my work to burn. LOL

[Tommy Gun Rally]

Git yer Hacksaw Jim Duggan on.

[Johnny5]

Im going to try to bring a few logs for sat night, but last time i looked at this wood.. I found a fat black widow living in them. So I might not. :shock:

[punkrockerjohn]

Oil not changed since October. Skidplate still ripped off. Core support still mangled. And I still need a battery.

Ready to race...

[worldrallyblue]

I am at dinner right now with a car sitting in the garage on jack stands that needs oil, filter, skidplate and to loose front sways.... right on schedule. Gonna be a late night. See everyone tomorrow!

[409industries]

Fixed random loose transmission plug so hopefully the RS will stop smoking... Skidplate back on. Will be doing last minute prep tomorrow morning! Can't wait to get out there to race! See you all soon!

[Tommy Gun Rally]

What time are you rolling out Aaron?

Should I pack stuff for cooking tonight/morning or is everyone just going to eat at the Dennys or Jack and the Box? I'm leaning towards the latter. Cleanup from big messy camp dinners aren't fun....

Shakes is coming up too from SD.

[409industries]

What time are you rolling out Aaron?

Should I pack stuff for cooking tonight/morning or is everyone just going to eat at the Dennys or Jack and the Box? I'm leaning towards the latter. Cleanup from big messy camp dinners aren't fun....

Shakes is coming up too from SD.

I'm not really bringing any food, just some snacks. I should be out there before sundown. Got some last minute items to deal with on the car but nothing serious.

That is awesome that Shakes is coming. its been ages since i've seen that guy. :thumbsup:

Oh and i have that engine cover for you Eli.

[Dino]

One more shamless promotion. If anyone wants me to bring them a hoodie, let me know! (cambo i have yours)

Ohhh +1 for a large hoodie for me plz.

[art05]

prius? :shocked:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5251/5439537581_1970ba8e7c.jpg

[409industries]

Ohhh +1 for a large hoodie for me plz.

Got one for you Andrew!

[bue car]

sorry guys, im too broke to afford my hfc, you so you just have to put up with no cats.

[Thresham]

That was fun practicing out there today, and it was nice to see Dave, Kati, and others again. I'll try to come out tomorrow to watch and help out, but not sure if I'll be able to make it or not.

Big thanks to Jason for doing these 2 day events. 5 runs for $40 bucks is such a great idea.
Hope to see you guys out there again soon.

-Tom

[bue car]

ugh wish i was there lol

see you soon

[woodrufj]

prius? :shocked: Worked well at 75% during course check out. But at 100% it wanted to do nothing but blink various traction control lights at me.

Jay W

[Rally OBXT]

I just got home. Man, what a weekend. Thanks Jayson for all your hard work, it was a great event and I loved the course. Fast and technical at the same time. :headbang: Good stuff. Thanks to everyone who pitched in and made this thing happen.

It was a real thrill to take home 1st place in M4. I think if Bret Norgaard and Andrew Holman didn't break down, I would have been fighting for 3rd with Aaron, Trent and a few others. Oh yeah, another sweep for the GC's!! :twisted: and of course GD = teh suck. :FU:

Overall GREAT times.

[woodrufj]

Great time guys. Here's the quicky results

GH1 Results (http://jaycomservices.com/Event_Management/CalClubRallyX/gh1_feb13_2011_results.html)

49 drivers on Sunday.

And some pictures

S2 Winners
http://jaycomservices.com/Event_Management/CalClubRallyX/Pics/s2winners.jpg


S4 Winners
http://jaycomservices.com/Event_Management/CalClubRallyX/Pics/s4winners.jpg


P2 Winners
http://jaycomservices.com/Event_Management/CalClubRallyX/Pics/p2winners.jpg


P4 Winners
http://jaycomservices.com/Event_Management/CalClubRallyX/Pics/p4winners.jpg


M2 Winners
http://jaycomservices.com/Event_Management/CalClubRallyX/Pics/m2winners.jpg



M4 Winners
http://jaycomservices.com/Event_Management/CalClubRallyX/Pics/m4winners.jpg

Jay W

[geekmonster]

lots of fun even though i had my worst finish in rallyx EVER. goes to show you driving a fancy car with more power won't make you faster. i did enjoy doing a donut in the middle of the course in order to avoid missing a gate. now i need to hurry and get my axle changed out for next weekend.

[Dino]

lots of fun even though i had my worst finish in rallyx EVER. goes to show you driving a fancy car with more power won't make you faster. i did enjoy doing a donut in the middle of the course in order to avoid missing a gate. now i need to hurry and get my axle changed out for next weekend.

My worst finish too :cry:

[LURK]

I had a great time! Everything was awesome.

Thanks for putting on the event Jayson (and all who helped!)...I can't wait until the next one.

If you broke anything this weekend, get it fixed! Cuz Ridgecrest Rallyx is next weekend! See you there!
:eyebrows:

[Rally OBXT]

My worst finish too :cry:

Sucks about your car Andrew. So you made it home OK? Look at the bright side, it's time to ditch the 2.0L put in a 2.5L. :D

[Pretendingtowork]

Had a great time as usual at the events. Thanks for everyone who had a hand in putting it together. I can't wait for the next GH event.


and yes, this event was rally pig approved
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j244/tpb31/IMG_20110213_132632.jpg

[geekmonster]

My worst finish too :cry:

yeah, heard about the engine. you were putting down good times for the runs you did. hopefully you can get everything fixed and ready to go with as little down time as possible. good luck.

[rollo]

Sucks about your car Andrew. So you made it home OK? Look at the bright side, it's time to ditch the 2.0L put in a 2.5L. :D

Yeah cos he needs to be faster!?

+1 on the commiserations Andrew. I guess better to break it having fun that just randomly (cos they do that too.. btdt)

[rollo]

lots of fun even though i had my worst finish in rallyx EVER.

Me too, by far. Very happy with my 108 run, but immediately following the water truck just killed it for me. Them's the breaks, no complaints.

goes to show you driving a fancy car with more power won't make you faster.

Well.. it'll make you faster at driving that car :)

[WAM]

It was a real thrill to take home 1st place in M4. I think if Bret Noorgard and Andrew Holman didn't break down, I would have been fighting for 3rd with Aaron, Trent and a few others.

Congrat's Dave. But don't overlook John. He would have been there except for 6.75 penalties on his first run. How the hell do you get a .75 penalty anyway?

[geekmonster]

Me too, by far. Very happy with my 108 run, but immediately following the water truck just killed it for me. Them's the breaks, no complaints.



Well.. it'll make you faster at driving that car :)

did you get a chance to watch any of the footage at home yet? i forgot to get my gopro back from aaron yesterday, so the only thing i got to watch was the lap i got of you on my hand held while i was by the van.

[rollo]

Nope.. all my stuff is still in the car.. gonna take a look in a minute if I can get a second to step away from work..

Will post the good stuff as soon as I can.

[Tommy Gun Rally]

geezas geezas

[geekmonster]

geezas geezas
:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[409industries]

i forgot to get my gopro back from aaron yesterday, so the only thing i got to watch was the lap i got of you on my hand held while i was by the van.

Damn. yeah I forgot to give you your camera back Chris. We will have to meet up.

Watched the footage on my GoPro and it came out pretty cool. I'll get something up online soon.

The event was fantastic. Always a total blast to camp out there with everyone even though its brutal because i never get any sleep. The event ran very smoothly in my opinion, Jay did an amazing job on keeping things organized and designing a very challenging course. Big thank you to everyone that was able to get out there early and help setup.

Geezas Geezas. :punch:

[Rallypro7]

Awesome event! had an absolute blast! thanks goes out to Jay and all who made it happen. Good to see everyone!

[punkrockerjohn]

Congrat's Dave. But don't overlook John. He would have been there except for 6.75 penalties on his first run. How the hell do you get a .75 penalty anyway?

I was wondering the same thing. My first run was a 111.?? The rest is penalties. If it wasn't for my spin on the first run, I would've had you all...

? Pen. Time Time plus pen. Run total time
M4 Chabot John 21 6.75 111.228 124.728 1 124.728 ?!?

Awesome event Jay ! I had a great time. Always good to see everybody out there. See you at ridgecrest...

[Rally OBXT]

Congrat's Dave. But don't overlook John. He would have been there except for 6.75 penalties on his first run....

Yeah, I was not sure on his times when I made my 1st post. That's why I said "a few others". I knew he was fast, but he was killing it after his 1st run. After I saw his times today I was thanking my lucky stars that he spun out on the 1st lap. The rally god's smiled upon me yesterday for sure. :D

[409industries]

and frowned on others.... HARD. Bret would had one hell of a shootout with Andrew and John.

[Cambo]

All i can say about my first rallycross is "HELL MOTHER FCKIN YEAH!!!" :headbang:

i had a great time with all of you and thanks Jay (and all who helped) for a great event. i think running in M4 is were i belong for sure... i just need seat time.

can someone post a link were i can see my lap times and over-all time? i know my best lap was 101.? and my worst (first lap) was 113.?

"Moons over my Sausage" ;-)

[bue car]

really wish i practiced the day before.

[Johnny5]

Thanks Jay for putting on GH, had fun.. maybe a little bit too much. :crazy: Guess I should go back to working on the car, I would like to make ridgecrest if I don't have any internal dmg.

[woodrufj]

:-) That was my quick way to give an Off Course penelty. I didn't want to lose the scratch time.

Jay W

Congrat's Dave. But don't overlook John. He would have been there except for 6.75 penalties on his first run. How the hell do you get a .75 penalty anyway?

[woodrufj]

The link in post #112 has every run. Scroll past the 'class results' to see every individual run, including penelties.

http://www.dirtyimpreza.com/forums/showpost.php?p=267356&postcount=112

When I get a chance I'm going to post everything pretty on the www.calclubrallyx.com (http://www.calclubrallyx.com) site.

Jay W

can someone post a link were i can see my lap times and over-all time? i know my best lap was 101.? and my worst (first lap) was 113.?

[punkrockerjohn]

Yeah Andrew and Brett were killing it ! I hate when mechanical failure is a deciding factor. Nobody got anywhere near bretts fast lap...

[woodrufj]

Rally Cars weren't the only casualty. My van wouldn't start at the end of the weekend. Somewhere in the starting system, and I swapped the battery, so cables or starter.

I had AAA tow it to a garage today. Little commical when the front end of the flat bed recker lifted three feet in the air as they backed up the sliding bed. I guess they weren't equipped for 4tons of RallyX in a box. My trailer is still at GH (since that's not covered in AAA).

Probably have to go back out there tomorrow night and collect all my vehicles. Better fail on Sunday that Friday though.

The above is why I'm slow to update the calclubrallyx site.

Jay W

[punkrockerjohn]

I guess we can start **** talking now


Norcal > SlOwCAL



By the way. FAIL!!!

[Johnny5]

By the way. FAIL!!!

Hahahaha, does it count if I blew my car up too? (maybe) And **** talking just makes it that much more fun.

Btw I had a raw time of 98.897 on my second lap :FU:

[punkrockerjohn]

98.5 and 98.3 with no cones.:FU: :)

I'm so glad I started racing again...

[Johnny5]

98.5 and 98.3 with no cones.:FU: :)

:flamed

[punkrockerjohn]

Brett smoked us all... :bow:96.9

[Rally OBXT]

Brett smoked us all... :bow:96.9

No joke! When I saw that time, I thought it was all over.

[punkrockerjohn]

I remember him setting fast times at old gravel crew events in his f150 ! Dude can drive...

[Dino]

Thanks for the consolations guys! It's a bummer but deep down inside I kinda knew this was coming lol.

Sucks about your car Andrew. So you made it home OK? Look at the bright side, it's time to ditch the 2.0L put in a 2.5L. :D
Ohhhh a 2.5 would be amazing but I would be on nasioc the very next day posting "WTB: Tranny =(" lol
I think I'm just going to build up the 2.0 and hope the stock tranny doesn't complain..... lol

Brett was killing it!, as usual. I would have loved to keep on going toe to toe with him, hopefully I'll be back out there sometime soon. But Dave was on top form from the beginning and drove awesome too. He was quicker right out of the gate (than Brett and Myself) so we were playing catchup right up until our cars would have no more of it.

Anyway thanks for a fun event Jayson! Hope to be back together for GH2!

[2manycones]

Thanks for the props, everyone. In spite of the teething problems getting the Galant to a reliable level, it was fun running with all of you as usual. Jayson put on a great event and I look forward to the rest of the season. There is some serious driving talent being displayed by you guys in M4 and I’m really stoked about the tight competition. Couldn't ask for better.

The old NA Galant decided to act up as soon as I entered the starting grid on Sunday. It would not idle and when it stalled several times, it was a crap shoot just to get it started again. It seems the clutch was progressively falling apart and shifting in to gears (1st and 2nd) became mute by my third and final run. I had to drive the entire course stuck in first gear. What otherwise would have been a fun and fast course became and arduous test of patience as I trolled down the many faster sections bouncing off the rev limiter for what seemed like an eternity. All I could do was try and NAIL all of the technical sections and pray the engine would survive the 7200 RPM barrage. The Galant is now with my Technician to help expedite a clutch change and likely swap out the transmission as a safe measure before Ridgecrest this weekend.

Big thanks to:

Jayson for a great event and the “Fast Run of the Day” In and Out Burger gift card.

Doug Nagy, Chuck Wilson, and Brad Morris for pushing my sorry-ass off the course.

Tom Laeng and friend for dragging the car up on the trailer.

All of the workers and volunteers.

… and all of M4 for being RAD!

Hope to see you guys in Ridgecrest.

[rollo]

Rally Cars weren't the only casualty. My van wouldn't start at the end of the weekend. Somewhere in the starting system, and I swapped the battery, so cables or starter.

I had AAA tow it to a garage today. Little commical when the front end of the flat bed recker lifted three feet in the air as they backed up the sliding bed. I guess they weren't equipped for 4tons of RallyX in a box. My trailer is still at GH (since that's not covered in AAA).

Probably have to go back out there tomorrow night and collect all my vehicles. Better fail on Sunday that Friday though.

Damn, that sucks. Sorry you had to deal with all that after working your ass off the whole weekend.

Awesome to see the Prius out on course btw, it was putting down some decent times too!

[woodrufj]

Damn, that sucks. Sorry you had to deal with all that after working your ass off the whole weekend.Just got the call back. Loose and corroded connection to the starter. I started to look for the starter yesterday, but quickly gave up as I couldn't follow the cable anymore laying in the dirt.

Cheap repair, just a time sucker. On my way back to San Berndo now (ack, 5 days in a row to that place).

Jay W

[shakes]

Was great seeing a lot of old faces and many new ones. Can't wait for the next event!

[geekmonster]

Just got the call back. Loose and corroded connection to the starter. I started to look for the starter yesterday, but quickly gave up as I couldn't follow the cable anymore laying in the dirt.

Cheap repair, just a time sucker. On my way back to San Berndo now (ack, 5 days in a row to that place).

Jay W

that sucks for the amount of times you've had to go out there, but at least it wasn't anything too bad of a fix.


Was great seeing a lot of old faces and many new ones. Can't wait for the next event!

your dad have fun going for a ride in the morning??:mrgreen:

[409industries]

Video of the course posted here, for those that weren't there.

http://www.dirtyimpreza.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20131

[rollo]

Been messing about with Google spreadsheets and thought this was interesting - taken from Jay's result page, kinda interesting to see how close the runs were (and how many there were!!)

https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AvyjTri0ZYbYdEVmaFFTczhvRGhpZUt1QmwtUlBwT 3c&hl=en&authkey=CMeL-dYB

[bue car]

wow my fastest lap the the 58th fastest lap.

f me lol

[Dino]

Been messing about with Google spreadsheets and thought this was interesting - taken from Jay's result page, kinda interesting to see how close the runs were (and how many there were!!)

https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AvyjTri0ZYbYdEVmaFFTczhvRGhpZUt1QmwtUlBwT 3c&hl=en&authkey=CMeL-dYB

Nice thanks for this!

Would be sweet to have big screen ala ridgecrest with the the recent runs and FTD listed like this etc.

EDIT: And grrrr I would have loved to have one more run and stab at FTD before the wagon gave up =(

[bue car]

i will admit i am running on 3 cyl myself. hope to survive ridgecrest...

[Cambo]

:roll: really? c'mon chris, lets get that baby runnin on all 4's in April :muhaha:

[bue car]

that is the goal lol...

but $ this in my way. car has been knocking since september..

[geekmonster]

wow my fastest lap the the 58th fastest lap.

f me lol

my fastest was 148th of the day.:mrgreen: 113.173