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    1. #1
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      Oct 2009
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      Ride-along request in autocross Camaro

      Hello,
      I'm a die-hard SCCA autocrosser, interested in building a first-gen Camaro for National autocross competition.

      I was wondering if I showed up on Saturday, would I maybe be able to bum a ride (as a passenger of course) around the autocross in one of the fast Camaros? I'd like to get a feel for how the cars work around the cones before I make the plunge, and I never see any, especially any good ones, at our SCCA events. I've set up a few championship-winning cars, so in return, I may be able to provide the owner some setup suggestions to make their car even faster.

      Many thanks in advance!



    2. #2
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      ummmm..... can i second that???
      Tim

      The WidowMaker: Garage Built 70 Chevelle

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    3. #3
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      Seeing the competitive nature of the event and time restrictions, there probably won't be much time for that. The good guys del mar event will have plenty of time for goofing around.
      Dan W
      1968 Plymouth Road Runner
      1962 Dodge Dart 440

    4. #4
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      Unfortunately, this event doesn't allow for spectators but if you PM Yancy Johns volunteering to work a bit, he might be able to get you included on the list. The gate people will have names of those that can get into the event (workers and entrants).

      I feel your pain about quality Camaros being competitive in their respective SCCA Solo divisions but there are a few good ones out there that can get it done. Decide which class and category you want to prepare for and then go for it.

      The cars that will be competing at RTTC wouldn't be a threat to any of the good ESP, SM, or CP cars as we've got to run 200 treadwear tires. We will have some great cars that can hold their own in both autocross and the track portion of the event. If the passenger seat is vacant for my car, you're more than welcome to ride along if rules allow.

      The Good Guys autocrosses are very short and small. I've run them and it's first gear all the way. Inches and precise driving lines matter here ...

      Cheers,
      Mary Pozzi
      mpozzi . . . '73 Camaro RS, '69 Camaro SCCA/Trans-Am vintage racer, and a 1989 R7U 1LE Players Challenge car.

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    5. #5
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      No spectators?

    6. #6
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      OK, I just re read the rules.

      Looks like if you show up betwen 6:30 and 7:30 you can spectate

      EL TORO RTTC- Itenerary Saturday, April 3

      Registration 6:00-6:45 a.m.

      Tech 6:45-7:15 a.m.

      Rules/overview 7:15-8:00 a.m.

      challenge begins 8:00 a.m.-over

      *participant/volunteers/car show participants/fans/spectators-must be at registration.

      *if your not on these lists or do not show up between 6:00am-7:30am you will not be permitted to enter the event. This is not an open event. El Toro/City of Irvine rules.

    7. #7
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      Oct 2004
      Location
      Indiana
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      Quote Originally Posted by j-rho View Post
      Hello,
      I'm a die-hard SCCA autocrosser, interested in building a first-gen Camaro for National autocross competition.

      I was wondering if I showed up on Saturday, would I maybe be able to bum a ride (as a passenger of course) around the autocross in one of the fast Camaros? I'd like to get a feel for how the cars work around the cones before I make the plunge, and I never see any, especially any good ones, at our SCCA events. I've set up a few championship-winning cars, so in return, I may be able to provide the owner some setup suggestions to make their car even faster.

      Many thanks in advance!
      If you can get on the grounds...look up Jimi Day in the ridetech Velocity Camaro. Jimi is a good driver and the Camaro seems to run about as good as any. Tell Jimi I sent you.
      Bret Voelkel
      Director of Innovation Fox Powered Vehicles Group
      Founder/ Former Owner
      RideTech/Air Ride Technologies, Inc.

      How do you spell Impossible?

    8. #8
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      Oct 2009
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      San Diego, CA
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      Thanks Bret, I'll see if I can find him. I plan to bring my DL1 and will try to get some data from the ride-alongs, if anyone will let me.

    9. #9
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      Mar 2010
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      Templeton Ca
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      your more than welcome to ride in our 57 chevy wagon, maybe i can turn you to the dark side....
      Kyle Newman
      Fabricator at Newman Car Creations
      57 Chevy Wagoon
      "Bad Idea" 55 Chevy




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