GoodGuys Street Challenge autocross [Archive]

jb@ridetech

03-06-2008, 10:38 AM

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/03/07_autocross_course-1.jpg

http://www.ridetech.com/more/what-is-autocross/

Anyone who has not been to an autocross before, Now is your chance, We are getting ready to hit the road for 9 events this year!

An autocross is a form of motorsport competition that focuses on car control over outright speed and horsepower. The events are generally held in parking lots where pylons are arranged to form a tight, twisting course. Drivers negotiate the course one at a time, as quickly as possible. Each car is timed, and hitting cones will result in time penalties. The courses are constructed with safety in mind and are usually traversed at a comparatively low speeds. The best part is its free, just show up and play, oh and did i mention we give prizes for the fastest time! So get out of those lawn chairs and have some fun..... Warning attending an Autocross is highly addictive!

Check out the link above to register.

DJW32

03-06-2008, 03:00 PM

Very cool! I will be at the Orange County GG event. How many autocross cars will you bring?

alcino

03-06-2008, 04:08 PM

Darn, no autoX for the Del Mar event.

Steve1968LS2

03-06-2008, 07:40 PM

I will be running Penny at the Costa Mesa event. Unfortunatly I won't have my rear sway bar in by then but I will just have to muddle through. lol

David Pozzi

03-06-2008, 11:29 PM

What is the limit on tires? it says DOT tires OK, but is there a tread wear limit?
Can I run the Lola? :drive1: :drive1:
David

jb@ridetech

03-07-2008, 05:36 AM

Very cool! I will be at the Orange County GG event. How many autocross cars will you bring?

I believe we are bringing 3 cars out for that event.

jb@ridetech

03-07-2008, 06:40 AM

What is the limit on tires? it says DOT tires OK, but is there a tread wear limit?
Can I run the Lola? :drive1: :drive1:
David

David, there is a tread wear limit of 180 to be eligible for prizes, but you can run anything for fun.

darren@ridetech

03-07-2008, 06:57 AM

Hell yes!!! Bring Lola.
Schwartz has ran it a few times with the Ultima GTR. He killed everyone, but it was fun as hell to watch.

Steve1968LS2

03-07-2008, 06:58 AM

What is the limit on tires? it says DOT tires OK, but is there a tread wear limit?
Can I run the Lola? :drive1: :drive1:
David

Yea, they has a lame cut-off of 180 treadwear. It's like having a drag race and not allowing even drag radials.. lol

I gave them a hard time about this, but it's Goodguys rules. I guess it does keep if fair for all.

My R888s were pissed though.. they wanted to dance. I got a set of fresh BFG KDWs to mount up for the festivities. I'm sure it will like I'm driving on ice compared to what I'm used to. lol But, if I have to run "street tires" then the KDWs are about as good as they come.

Should be a fun event.

Oh, you might want to check. I think you can run on ANY tire but only qualifying tires will count for the contest. I think.. maybe..

CRCRFT78

03-07-2008, 08:45 AM

Damn it, we need something in Pleasanton or close by. I can't make Costa Mesa.

David Pozzi

03-08-2008, 10:36 PM

Yes, that's a long tow for a minute's worth of driving. I'd give it a shot if it were closer...

The Lola used to be pretty quick at an autocross, but after that, I stiffened it up a lot for track use and it's pretty slow now in the tight autocross turns.
David

Steve, the KD's are pretty darn good! :)

jb@ridetech

03-10-2008, 05:09 AM

darren@ridetech

03-10-2008, 06:26 AM

Keep in mind that you can run any tire that you want. But to be eligible for prizes you must stay within the 180 limit.

We are even gonna hold an Editor's Challenge for all of the magazine editors. We know that they can all talk the talk, we are gonna find out who can walk the walk! You are going to enter, right Steve?

jb@ridetech

03-10-2008, 06:33 AM

I found a video on youtube of Bret's 69 mustang at the Nashville GoodGuys autocross.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_KCMfRqWZ8

Mr.VENGEANCE

03-10-2008, 08:00 AM

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/03/aa01b783eaa2d549d3b425edfccc8b0c-1.gif

Finch

03-10-2008, 08:18 AM

I found a video on youtube of Bret's 69 mustang at the Nashville GoodGuys autocross.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_KCMfRqWZ8

Nice clip....Has the first and second fastest cars of the whole event on the same video.

Can't wait for this years event.

jb@ridetech

03-10-2008, 09:44 AM

Nice clip....Has the first and second fastest cars of the whole event on the same video.

Can't wait for this years event.

just lucky i guess!

DJW32

03-10-2008, 11:45 AM

Who was driving the mustang on that pass? Are all of the airride cars capable of three wheel motiion? Very cool video!

jb@ridetech

03-10-2008, 12:01 PM

Who was driving the mustang on that pass? Are all of the airride cars capable of three wheel motiion? Very cool video!
it was bret driving, the mustang is the only one we have that will hit them switches like that! :woot:

Fawkes

03-10-2008, 01:21 PM

Doh! I don't see Puyallup, WA listed. Bummer.

jb@ridetech

03-10-2008, 01:52 PM

Doh! I don't see Puyallup, WA listed. Bummer.

Sorry man, we would like to do them all but 9 is a good start.

mongoose

03-10-2008, 08:55 PM

Or Portland or anything..

I think they're afraid of the northwest...

jb@ridetech

03-11-2008, 04:21 AM

Or Portland or anything..

I think they're afraid of the northwest...

come on now, we are driving a few thousand miles to hit the California show, how many miles is it for you to drive to Costa mesa?

couple hundred, come on meet us there.

mongoose

03-11-2008, 05:46 AM

I'll say about 1500 miles...

jb@ridetech

03-11-2008, 07:56 AM

I'll say about 1500 miles...

well thats a drive, maybe on next years tour we can do 15 shows and make it up there.

Fawkes

03-11-2008, 11:10 AM

Sorry man, we would like to do them all but 9 is a good start.

I understand that. Consider it a gentle nudge :poke: to not forget about us in the northwet when planning for the future. :)

jb@ridetech

03-11-2008, 01:37 PM

i will relay to the powers above! :hail:

jb@ridetech

03-12-2008, 11:15 AM

So who is coming to the event?

mpozzi

03-12-2008, 11:37 AM

I'd love to see how my '73 stacks up in the mix but have to judge a horse show this weekend instead. Committed to that before I saw the Good Guys dates.

Perhaps next time and especially if Pleasanton gets added to the West Coast swing.

This is a great activity and I highly recommend it for anyone that enjoys spirited driving.

Cheers and hit a couple of cones for me,
Mary Pozzi

DJW32

03-12-2008, 12:01 PM

So who is coming to the event?

I will be there Sat.

Will auto X run in the rain?

jb@ridetech

03-12-2008, 12:38 PM

I will be there Sat.

Will auto X run in the rain?
yes sir rain or shine!:drive2:

Fawkes

03-12-2008, 01:15 PM

I will be there Sat.

Will auto X run in the rain?

That's the fun of autox... this aint no drag strip. :D

Steve1968LS2

03-12-2008, 02:30 PM

white79bu

03-12-2008, 03:35 PM

Does anybody know were the auto x will be ran in Columbus? The fairgrounds are already full. I can't wait to beat the snot out of my dads nova. I wish I could get my g-body malibu in.

DriverzInc

03-13-2008, 10:23 AM

I will be out there, but not to AutoX. See you guys there! I think it's killer that AirRide/ Good-Guys have added this to the fun.

Steve1968LS2

03-13-2008, 12:41 PM

I will be out there, but not to AutoX. See you guys there! I think it's killer that AirRide/ Good-Guys have added this to the fun.

Cool Jon, call me when your out there. I will be covering the event and the auto-x

vp23271

03-13-2008, 01:12 PM

Looking forward to the GoodGuys show in Costa Mesa and will definitely stop by to check out the Auto-X.

Does anyone on this forum have a car that they entered into the show to be judged? :1st:

darren@ridetech

03-14-2008, 09:33 AM

I will run Saturday for sure.. Sunday.. if it's raining, not sure. It's just so much work afterwards. lol

Plus I have to cover the event, which will keep me VERY busy.

Do the cars in the Musclecar Of The Year have to run the auto-x? Still trying to figure that deal out.

Last I heard, to be eligible for Street Machine of the Year the vehicle must participate in an Auto X. Only makes sense to me.... a street machine is not only about show.

Steve1968LS2

03-14-2008, 10:11 AM

Last I heard, to be eligible for Street Machine of the Year the vehicle must participate in an Auto X. Only makes sense to me.... a street machine is not only about show.

Yea, we thought the Musclecar's of the year had to run the auto-x as well.

class67

03-14-2008, 04:22 PM

I'm pretty sure that the "muscle car of the year" finalists are not required to run in the auto-x. This being due to that not all Good-Guys venues have the auto-x and a "muscle car of the year" finalist can be picked from any of the 20 GG shows.

Steve1968LS2

03-14-2008, 07:10 PM

I'm all cleaned up and the new tires are on.. gonna be weird without the sticky tires.

Kind of a bummer that you can put your car in for Muscle car of the year AND run the auto-x.. at least it would seem that way (how could you be judged if you're off running?)