American Autocross Series - July 25-26 - Great America Park - Santa Clara, CA

[Damn True]

7/12/2009
AAS has signed the contract and is confirmed at Great America in Santa Clara for July 25-26,2009.
This will be rds 5 and 6 of the 09 season, if all goes well, we will get one more weekend this year, possibly in Aug., and then hopefully we will be able to negotiate for more dates for 2010.
Directions to the site should be posted soon, but basically it's the south/west parking lot at the corner of Tasman and Centennial (http://www.americanauto-x.com/info/default.asp?Page=Locations) right next to the 49'er's training center in Santa Clara.


Yo James....1-800-I-FLY-SWA

[Damn True]

Wassup Pozzi clan?

Should I be grocery shopping for dinner on Saturday night or what?


Anyone else coming to this event?

[James OLC]

It should be a great event - I wish I was going for this one. Hopefully they will finalize their August event location soon so I can make some plans...

[David Pozzi]

OLC is not runable right now.
Mary may come up, but I have more work to do.
David

[James OLC]

but there is always the next one...

[buickfunnycar.com]

OLC is not runable right now.
Mary may come up, but I have more work to do.
David

Dave always with his nose to the grindstone...say hi to Ruby for us.:)

[Damn True]

OLC is not runable right now.
Mary may come up, but I have more work to do.
David

Still working on what I think you are working on? How's that going?

[mpozzi]

Hey True,

Hold off on the extra groceries as I'll be commuting back and forth.

Cheers,
Mary Pozzi

[zbugger]

I hope to come out and watch on Saturday. Anyone got a particular time they're gonna be there?

[David Pozzi]

Slow going, my mother was in the hospital so I've been trying to be in 3 places at once, but I'm only half there when I am there. ????? :hmm:

[Damn True]

Sorry to hear that David. Is her condition going to improve?

[mpozzi]

M-I-L is back at her place and doing pretty well. She's weak from laying around for about a week but knowing her, she'll be back kicking tail quickly.

I should be at AAS around 8ish on Saturday and run later in the day. My friend's running in the morning so want to take some rides with her then.

AAS will know about Marina after they run this event. If they get approval for more AAS events at Great America, they'll probably drop Marina and run at GA. Don't book flights just yet ... will know more by next Monday.

And you should see those cool wheels and tires ... pure unadulterated sex. I'll post pictures when everything's back together (hopefully tonight).

Cheers,
Mary Pozzi

[buickfunnycar.com]

And you should see those cool wheels and tires ... pure unadulterated sex. I'll post pictures when everything's back together (hopefully tonight).

Stop holding out on us Mary and show us the damn wheels already!!!

[Damn True]

John,

Bring your car and RUN IT!

[Damn True]

M-I-L is back at her place and doing pretty well. She's weak from laying around for about a week but knowing her, she'll be back kicking tail quickly.

I should be at AAS around 8ish on Saturday and run later in the day. My friend's running in the morning so want to take some rides with her then.

AAS will know about Marina after they run this event. If they get approval for more AAS events at Great America, they'll probably drop Marina and run at GA. Don't book flights just yet ... will know more by next Monday.

And you should see those cool wheels and tires ... pure unadulterated sex. I'll post pictures when everything's back together (hopefully tonight).

Cheers,
Mary Pozzi

Glad to hear it.

Which car are you bringing?

Need someone to get your tires warm?

[mpozzi]

Which car are you bringing?

Need someone to get your tires warm?

The '73

Nope

Cheers,
Mary Pozzi

[James OLC]

M-I-L is back at her place and doing pretty well. She's weak from laying around for about a week but knowing her, she'll be back kicking tail quickly.

I should be at AAS around 8ish on Saturday and run later in the day. My friend's running in the morning so want to take some rides with her then.

AAS will know about Marina after they run this event. If they get approval for more AAS events at Great America, they'll probably drop Marina and run at GA. Don't book flights just yet ... will know more by next Monday.

And you should see those cool wheels and tires ... pure unadulterated sex. I'll post pictures when everything's back together (hopefully tonight).

Cheers,
Mary Pozzi

Have fun this weekend Mary.
Hopefully we know what's happening soon - maybe next week we can start making some plans - Marina or ????
Need to see pictures soon...
Cheers
J

[Jeff70]

Hey Mary, how was the turn out for the AAS this weekend? Any pics?

[James OLC]

From what I have seen over at the Bay Area autocross site the turnout was increadible - maxing out (on Saturday at least) at 150 cars! Mary's car looks great with the new shoes but I haven't got an official opinion yet - I'm sure that she'll chime in soon..

[mpozzi]

AAS was great!!!! The Camaro was soooo much fun to drive with the R888's even though they're not a very good autocross tire. You can put that car just about any place you want ... just push the red "Easy" button and presto, an E-Ticket ride for those that remember Disneyland in the '70's and before.

The parking lot was full of elevation changes so the course ran up and over hills, down into drops, and really tested suspensions and brakes. I was worried that the Camaro would be leaving a trail of parts in it's wake but we came through intact. I have video and will upload a link if I can figure out how to crop it. Uhhh, Dave ...???

I think I was about .8 behind the ESP Camaros with Hoosiers on Sunday and a couple of guys asked if my car still had leaf springs and a stock subframe. Was cool to tell them it did. Hope to get some stickier tires on the new Forgelines and try them out.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/07/AASblackedoutCamaro-1.jpg

Still on the fence for OPTIMA ...

Next AAS is in Marina the weekend of the Monterey Historics.

Cheers,
Mary Pozzi

[James OLC]

Is that date official now Mary? We should maybe have a pow wow...

[Jeff70]

Your such a tease, ya coudln't even post up a "good" pic of the Camaro with the new shoes! Im going to try to attend the Marina event again. It sucks to not have my car done, and the Cutlass conv. with the white walls just dont cut it.

Jeff

[mpozzi]

Is that date official now Mary? We should maybe have a pow wow...

Based on everything I've been hearing and told in person ... yes for Marina.

Get tickets booked.

Cheers,
Mary Pozzi

[Damn True]

Dibs on shotgun in the OLC for at least one lap.

[Damn True]

I would have had a good time at Great America this weekend if "sooooooome people" had been able to control their potty-mouths.

[mpozzi]

Hey True ... you got a dollar bill I can borrow?????

Cheers,
Mary Pozzi

[David Pozzi]

Based on everything I've been hearing and told in person ... yes for Marina.

Get tickets booked.

Cheers,
Mary Pozzi

James,
Marina + Monterey Historics = :1st:

[Damn True]

James,
Marina + Monterey Historics = :1st:

Bueno!

[mpozzi]

Coming up is going to be the coolest car week ever and can't wait.

Here's the pics from last weekend and I'll post video soon. There's some sh*tliner stuff but most are of "our" cars.

Larry Park (now deceased but that's another story that requires additional reading if you've got about half an hour) ... http://www.metroactive.com/papers/metro/04.27.00/cover/park-0017.html co-founded AAS and being predominantly involved with building and driving Corvettes, often referred to the imports as sh*tliners. In the beginning, AAS offered much higher speeds with faster and longer courses, and didn't have many classes for the imports and slower domestics. Over the years, AAS softened and gradually gave these cars a place to run.

Each year, AAS has the "Larry Park Memorial" and it's usually over the July 4th weekend in memory of the guy. Everyone shares "Larry stories" and has a good time.

http://www.zenfolio.com/marypozzi/p926839695/ for the pics.

I hope True doesn't ban me because I said "sh*tliner."

Cheers,
Mary Pozzi

[James OLC]

Dibs on shotgun in the OLC for at least one lap.

You got it True!



James,
Marina + Monterey Historics = :1st:

Ok, you talked me in to it. I am waiting for confirmation from Jesus that the event is a definate go but what the heck... lets give CP another shot!


Coming up is going to be the coolest car week ever and can't wait.

I hope True doesn't ban me because I said "sh*tliner."

Cheers,
Mary Pozzi

It should be awesome and, if I'm guessing right, should give me the fast fix that I need.

sh*tliner

... he can't ban both of us...

[James OLC]

* Official Word *

Directly from Jesus - "Yes, the event will be at Marina Airport August 15-16".

I guess I need to get some real numbers for this one...

[mpozzi]

I guess I need to get some real numbers for this one...

Order from these guys ... http://www.soloperformance.com/. Or PM Deanna as she has a friend that made some cool numbers for her Chevelle. She's coming down for AAS as well ...

Get the ones that are either very thin magnet or the static cling numbers and have them shipped to us. They have lots of styles and I like the oval or rectangular backing with the numbers/class designation all included. There's all sorts of color combinations available too.

Can't wait ...

Cheers,
Mary Pozzi

[James OLC]

Deanna's looked great at Great America - she seems to have jumped head first into this - very cool.

[mpozzi]

You're right about Deanna and she's sooo excited to get the Hotchkis suspension goodies on the Chevelle. She should have the car back this week.

The numbers on the car looked great and very professional. She got a lot of positive comments at AAS last weekend.

Cheers,
Mary Pozzi

[mpozzi]

Here's video of my quickest run on Sunday ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XngKSfSW_dA

Cheers,
Mary Pozzi

[dogz67chevelle]

Hey Mary, Dave, James, etc...

How could I not jump in head first with all of the positive support you have all given me. I am so glad to have met you all, and am glad to call you friends! This has been the most fun I have had in pretty much forever.

Thanks for making room for me in you cool car cult!

deanna

[David Pozzi]

So,
Where's the photo of Deanna's Chevelle???
:postpics:

[mpozzi]

Ask nicely and you shall receive ...

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/07/DSC_1002-1.jpg

That Chevelle is going to be soooo much nicer in a corner with it's ass lowered a bit. Deanna just finished giving me a bird and I missed the shot from laughing so much.

Cheers,
Mary Pozzi

[JEFFTATE]

Wow , Deanna !
I love women who drive cars fast !!

[JEFFTATE]

http://www.zenfolio.com/marypozzi/p926839695/ for the pics.

Cheers,
Mary Pozzi

There's some awsome looking cars at that event !
I'm gonna' have to come to California.

[CurtiSS 69]

Here's another photo of Deanna's Chevelle (from the Marina event courtesy of Jeff70). That gals got a load of talent. Once Mary puts on the polish, and with that new Hotchkis suspension: She'll raise some eyebrows on course.

Regards

CurtiSS 69

[Damn True]

Deanna,

You have a beautiful car and everyone was seriously impressed with your progression at this event and the last one.

That thing is going to be a HOOT with the new suspension bits on it!

[James OLC]

Sorry True - it'll have to be next time - we're not going to make it for this one. Mary and Deanna will have to represent!

[buickfunnycar.com]

Bummer James,would have been THE wknd to be in Monterey...:yum:

[Damn True]

Maybe John will run his car?

[buickfunnycar.com]

Maybe John will run his car?

probably not,lol...I'll more than likely be at Laguna.

[Damn True]

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[James OLC]

Bummer James,would have been THE wknd to be in Monterey...:yum:

I hear you John but in addition to having to balance work and play, the weekend of September 19th is quickly approaching and there are a lot of other committments in between that have to be taken into consideration.

The nice thing though is that I hear the Historics in an annual event...

[David Pozzi]

True,
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The Monterey Historics are more than you can see in a week. Adding a two day Autocross takes a huge bite out of the weekend. I've got some good plans for improvements on OLC in the meantime.
David

[dogz67chevelle]

Thanks True,

It must have been all the dirty jokes etc...

deanna

[dogz67chevelle]

In case anyone hasn't heard yet...
Great America will be Oct 3 and 4!

deanna

[Damn True]

Awesome that GA decided to let AAS run again!!!

Isn't there a Marina event prior to that?

Got your stuff installed yet?

[dogz67chevelle]

Marina is Aug 15th and 16th. You gonna come down and tell Mary and I more dirty jokes?

Just got the car back today, and am gonna take it for a little spin and check it out:) Plan to bring it down to the UFO event at Marina this Sunday and check it out for real!!!

deanna

[Damn True]

Sweet!

[James OLC]

October 3 and 4 you say....

[Damn True]

..and Aug 15/16

[James OLC]

August is definately out for me although...

Right now were focusing on finishing some stuff up and getting ready for the Silver State which is six weeks from now...