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    Travel to Nationals

    in SCCA Solo Discussion

    Posted

    10 hours ago, Nokones said:

    I think it was either Tom Kammann or Richard Jung, and if it wasn't either of those two, they'll know who because they had there cars transported to Lincoln.

     

    10 hours ago, Nokones said:

    I think it was either Tom Kammann or Richard Jung, and if it wasn't either of those two, they'll know who because they had there cars transported to Lincoln.

    Thank you.  

    Tucson April 27 and 28th Videos

    in Tucson Autocross

    Posted · Edited by David 2

    Here is my best TO run at 37.280 on 4/28/24.  It felt very sloppy and had a lot of turn-in and mid corner understeer all day.  It might have been my worn tires.  I changed pressure and it helped but still had a lot of understeer.  Maybe it was the lower grip in Tucson vs Phoenix and I should have softened my front bar or firmed up my rear shocks.  Either way, the car did pretty good though there were plenty of spots to clean things up.  From the video I can see that I am still not looking ahead enough, still late on power, not trail braking enough, not smooth enough, etc. etc.  Having video with data is proving to be helpful in seeing and understanding my driving flaws.  If you see anything I should take a look at or think about, please let me know as I don't know what I don't know!!

     

     

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    Autocross tire recommendations?

    in Tucson Autocross

    Posted

    9 hours ago, civil said:

    Bridgestone is still the right option for the car. RE-71RS is it's name now.

    Yep, what Stephen says is true.  I drive the 2023 version of the car which has a slightly wider wheel.  I run the Bridgestones and am very happy with them.  But, if you look at the results from any National event for DS class you will rarely find anything other than the Bridgestone RE-71Rs.

    Lost & Found

    in SCCA Solo Discussion

    Posted · Edited by David 2

    So, as it turns out, I am the forgetful soul who left the Milwaukee M12 compressor at the March 9th event.  Hopefully it got put into lost and found in one of the storage units.  If so, I'll pick it up in April.  Thanks  

    live timing Feb event

    in SCCA Solo Discussion

    Posted · Edited by David 2

    On 2/19/2024 at 3:24 PM, SSLance said:

    I just went back to look and it appears we were down one Observer in Group D and the 2 Observers we did have were both not "normal" Observers.  Add in that Danielle was training a new T&S person and it's understandable that the T&S tent was unusually busy and left no time to let Greg know he was DNFing.  It sucks and hopefully we can learn from this and have a better plan going forward. 

    If any of the 35 people that canceled their registrations the week of the event are wondering, this is a byproduct of what happens when we run short on experienced workers. 

     

        

    There were three observers in D group.  I was one of them.  There wasn't an issue with observing (yes I am biased).  We were down to 2 observers for about 1 mintue when we had a lost child incident but other than that it went smooth.  The observers, by design, don't have a time sheet in front of them and they rotate car assignments so they wouldn't know that a driver was pulling a DNF on repeat runs.  But, I will say that all DNF's were announced quite clearly over the PA and I think the announcer did that well, to my recollection.  However, the speakers are set up to announce towards the grid and a lot of times announcements are made before the driver makes it past the exit gate so another speaker pointed inward toward the course and the exit lane could be very helpul.  I think this is probably the best solution.  Personally, I don't have my car radio on to the announcer when I'm on the track as I find it a distraction.

    I do agree that it would be great if someone could have gone to that driver and advised there were multiple DNF's. Maybe that driver knew, maybe not.  But, there really isn't a method or time available with the current staffing at the tent to do that.  The observers are busy, the announcer is doing their part to announce it (if the driver is hearing it or payng attention), and the timer is busy recording the times.  If we need another person under the tent to run out and talk with a driver about their messup, that is another worker needed under the tent.  The current workers don't have the available time to go talk to drivers about their mess up.  I personally had a similar issue early in my "career" where I had DNF's three times in a row and didn't know where on the course I was screwing up and ran over to ask some people where.  I was told and fixed it on run 4.  It wasn't their responsibilty to come and tell me, or so I thought.  But, that assumes a driver is aware by checking their runs on Live Timing or listening to the announcer.  I was listening to the announcer and on my third DNF I got an earful from Dave Schotz over the PA who said something along the lines of "He better go find out where he is missing the course".  Dave made it clear on the PA that I was screwing up and it was my responsibility to fix it. 

    Maybe the solution is for the announcer to say something along the lines of "someone go talk to this driver, they need some help as they have three DNF's in a row" or, what Dave told me which was that I needed to figure out how to solve my problem.  It was my error and I appreciate Dave making it clear on the PA that I was screwing up and it was my responsibiltiy to fix it.

    Another question is when do you trigger that disccussion, at two DNF's, at three DNF's, one DNF?  On that day we only had four runs,  I wouldn't think at 2 DNF's they should be talked to.  But, at 3 DNF's, maybe that is when it needs to be announced very clearly on the PA that some consulting would be helpful and someone can intervene.  The good news is I suspect that particular driver will be checking Live Timing or listening to the announcer very closly from now on.  It is a good lesson to all of us.  I lived a similar experience but mine was very fortunately limited to three DNF's (thank you Dave Schotz).  I feel for Greg but at least it was only a lack of recorded times and not a car breakdown or a cr.sh (I dare not write the entire word).

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    Will windshield crack pass tech?

    in SCCA Solo Discussion

    Posted

    2 hours ago, Matt U said:

    A quick search of the 2024 SCCA rule book, and I am coming up with zero hits that would disqualify the vehicle.

    Even though I am an SC member, I am sure that one of the safety stewards can chime in and issue a final ruling. This is just my feedback from scanning the rule book for a few key words and reading through the vehicle safety inspection (section 3.3.3).

    Thank you Matt

    Will windshield crack pass tech?

    in SCCA Solo Discussion

    Posted · Edited by David 2

    12 hours ago, smeyers said:

    Still haven’t pulled the trigger on your next car yet, huh Dave? Looks like you are “test-shopping”.

    Might want to change the car in your signature line to “TBD” ….😄 😉

    So many great choices.  There is the Mustang Mach 1, Camaro SS 1LE, GR Supra, C7 Z51 Corvette, and the almighty (for me), albeit a bit pricey, 718 Cayman 2.5 GTS...... none of which I know how to drive.  Or, go back with a GR86 which seems to work well for me.  Plus, I have the opportunity to test drive my cousin's C7 Z51 and expose some new layers of rubber on his tires.  I can't pass up that opportunity!

    Will windshield crack pass tech?

    in SCCA Solo Discussion

    Posted

    I will likely be driving a borrowed C7 Corvette this coming weekend.  BUT, it has a cracked windshield.  It is a large top to bottom crack but is just a crack, not a shatter, no impact on vision, etc.  Is there any problem with passing tech inspection with this issue?

    Guest Limit Numbers

    in SCCA Solo Discussion

    Posted

    3 minutes ago, SSLance said:

    No, that is from an old event.  Now each guest needs to have their own profile on MSR and register for the event just like a driver does.  Guests that are PASR members can register Wednesday evening at 8 pm, those that are not PASR members can register Friday at 8 pm.

    Ok, thank you Lance.

    Tire Mount/Balance Shop for Tirerack orders

    in SCCA Solo Discussion

    Posted

    My very first job at 16 (not counting the paper route) was as a tire break at Tire Pros in Anaheim, CA.  By today's standard the equipment was very crude.  But, if one used the tools properly and cared about the customers property you could totally avoid damaging it.  How it happens over and over again is a wonder.  Though, it was very easy to rip the bead on a tire back then.  But the wheel could be protected.

    Autocross School

    in SCCA Solo Discussion

    Posted · Edited by David 2

    2 hours ago, JBucki said:

    This is great feedback, David. Totally agree we have an opportunity to level up as a club here. If you're up for it, we could spend some time at the next event drafting up a worker and radio protocol proposal together. 

    I'll pm you a draft Kim and I have been working on.  

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    Autocross School

    in SCCA Solo Discussion

    Posted

    1 hour ago, Zuko305 said:

    Safety must be an engrained behavior not just a priority as those change. Thus, with your given passion and expertise at worker station safety I nominate you to write a single page worker-safety protocol to be presented to the Steering Committee for review. Secondarily to this, develop a consistently repeatable deployment strategy to ensure consistent results. Thank you for volunteering your time so willingly. 

    Ben, 

    Thank you for your efforts at every event for making it run so well.  My comment was not intended to be a criticism.  My intent is to help.  The timing may not have hit well.  

     

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