Porsche944turbo
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Would there be any interest in starting a local auto cross club event?
So. MD Auto X ?
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Michael Delaney
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I checked into this some time ago...
I could not find a good local place to hold an auto x.
A minor investment for cones, etc is needed. Also you would need authorization from the property owner and I think the police and medical crews need to be involved.
The base would be a great idea, but there was no interest when I pitched the idea.
The closest events you will find are at Fed Ex. You also might want to check out Madison Motorsports.org.
I used to drive Auto x's with the National Auto Sport Association (NASA) and the SCCA
I could not find a good local place to hold an auto x.
A minor investment for cones, etc is needed. Also you would need authorization from the property owner and I think the police and medical crews need to be involved.
The base would be a great idea, but there was no interest when I pitched the idea.
The closest events you will find are at Fed Ex. You also might want to check out Madison Motorsports.org.
I used to drive Auto x's with the National Auto Sport Association (NASA) and the SCCA
Porsche944turbo
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If we can approval from Millison, the old Kmart plaza parking lot next to the theater would be great.
Porsche944turbo
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Where do they run at?
Michael Delaney
Porsche 917K
Fed Ex Field in DC.
They change the course up at each event.
Not to be a pessimist, but you are unlikely to get approval for an auto x around here. Kudos to you if you do though. I will be there in my Nissan Frontier tearing up the course if you do!
They change the course up at each event.
Not to be a pessimist, but you are unlikely to get approval for an auto x around here. Kudos to you if you do though. I will be there in my Nissan Frontier tearing up the course if you do!
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Beaver-Cleaver
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It's be cool if they let someone use the course set up at RFK.
But oh the noesz!
The cars are too loud!!!
Michael Delaney
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That was an awesome race! I think the Panoz "Batmobile" won. It sounded wicked.
All the barriers that were at RFK have since then been moved to Summit Point Shenandoah road course.
All the barriers that were at RFK have since then been moved to Summit Point Shenandoah road course.
It's be cool if they let someone use the course set up at RFK.
But oh the noesz!
The cars are too loud!!!
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Beaver-Cleaver
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I have it on video somewhere.
Michael Delaney
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Do you have that video posted anywhere?
I sure wish Panoz would contest a prototype in ALMS again. Cadillac had a bad ass prototype too.
I sure wish Panoz would contest a prototype in ALMS again. Cadillac had a bad ass prototype too.
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Beaver-Cleaver
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When I find it I'll put it on Youtube.
I'm not big into ALMS I like Grand-Am more because of the tracks Grand-Am races at (Daytona, Watkins Glen, VIR, New Jersey).
Michael Delaney
Porsche 917K
I like the Rolex Series, but the ALMS has neater and faster cars.
ALMS has nice tracks too... Laguna Seca, Sebring, Limerock, Road Atlanta.
ALMS has nice tracks too... Laguna Seca, Sebring, Limerock, Road Atlanta.
When I find it I'll put it on Youtube.
I'm not big into ALMS I like Grand-Am more because of the tracks Grand-Am races at (Daytona, Watkins Glen, VIR, New Jersey).
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I just think Grand-Am puts on more exciting racing.
The incredible racing at Daytona in the 24 Hours at Daytona was the type of racing that sells tickets. That was an incredible race start to finish.
Lots of good drivers coming out of Grand-Am in people like Colin Braun and Justin Marks and Andy Lally.
gary_webb
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If you have the time, here's a clip of the Cadillac Gran Prix at RFK
YouTube - Cadillac Grand Prix, D.C.
Also, if you use mapquest/google earth (aerial view) and look just north of the stadium you can tell where the pavement for the track is by the difference in the shade of the pavement. It was made special for this race for added traction. It has rubber mixed in with the asphalt if I remember correctly.
YouTube - Cadillac Grand Prix, D.C.
Also, if you use mapquest/google earth (aerial view) and look just north of the stadium you can tell where the pavement for the track is by the difference in the shade of the pavement. It was made special for this race for added traction. It has rubber mixed in with the asphalt if I remember correctly.
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Michael Delaney
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How do you figure?
The close of this years Daytona race was exciting, but the ALMS series puts on great racing too, especially in the GT class. The LMP1 and LMP2 cars of the ALMS are wicked fast being 700hp and 2000lbs.
The close of this years Daytona race was exciting, but the ALMS series puts on great racing too, especially in the GT class. The LMP1 and LMP2 cars of the ALMS are wicked fast being 700hp and 2000lbs.
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The entire 24 Hours at Daytona was exciting I thought. I was glued and then the NASCAR Showdown bore me to sleep.
Michael Delaney
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Yes, this years Daytona 24 was great! I can't believe there were 4 cars in contention for the lead 23 hours into the race.
They run lap for lap of 24hr races at 10/10's nowadays. Amazing that the drivers run the long hours that they do, let alone that many of the cars prove reliable for such a long period of hard racing.
Endurance racing is my favorite form of auto racing for these reasons.
They run lap for lap of 24hr races at 10/10's nowadays. Amazing that the drivers run the long hours that they do, let alone that many of the cars prove reliable for such a long period of hard racing.
Endurance racing is my favorite form of auto racing for these reasons.
Michael Delaney
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Autocrossers Inc. runs at Blue Crabs Stadium three times in 2010:
May 8
August 28
October 17
BMWCCA runs Blue Crabs Stadium:
April 17
July 17
September 11
AI is more hardcore, basically SCCA all over again. BMW is a little more loose, geared more towards newbies, no monster number of classes (non-BMWs are broken into four classes based on engine displacement). Both are fun.
BMWCCA and Capital Driving Club both run at Bowie Baysox Stadium, not too bad a ride from home even on shaved Potenzas
Autocrossers Inc. runs at Blue Crabs Stadium three times in 2010:
May 8
August 28
October 17
BMWCCA runs Blue Crabs Stadium:
April 17
July 17
September 11
AI is more hardcore, basically SCCA all over again. BMW is a little more loose, geared more towards newbies, no monster number of classes (non-BMWs are broken into four classes based on engine displacement). Both are fun.
BMWCCA and Capital Driving Club both run at Bowie Baysox Stadium, not too bad a ride from home even on shaved Potenzas
