Planning and scheduling an Auto-X???

[GeoffP]

We tried to catch up with the city administrator today but just missed him. I'm hoping we can try again tomorrow - sorry for the lack of updates. My hands are tied until I get the approval. I'm at the mercy of another guy because he's the airport administrator. He has to be the one to get the approval. Hopefully I'll have more info soon!

[GeoffP]

I finally met the city administrator today - he's all for doing an Auto-X at the local airport. In his words, "I think it's a great idea." I just have to type up a single page proposal for him to present it to the city council. He said it's just a formality so they, "know what's going on." It's hard not to get excited at this point, but I'm trying to keep my cool. I try never to get too excited until stuff is a done deal!

[SparkyRnD]

awesome work Geoff!

[HectorM52]

Woo hoo!! Another Georgia meet!!

[GeoffP]

June looks like a good month to have an event in the south east...other than it'll probably be scorching hot out. Anyone have other months as a suggestion? Also...thinking its time to come up with a name and I'm curious who would be down for a Friday evening cruise in addition to Saturday and Sunday Auto-x?

[BulldawgMusclecars]

Geoff, I'm in on all counts, but let me do some checking before you commit to a date. The Peach State could possibly be in late June, or August, from the preliminary info I could from Jeff Tate. I just want to make sure they don't wind up on the same weekend, and that we can get the timing equipment for both events.

[GeoffP]

Sounds great to me! Keep me up to date on the dates - the airport schedule is pretty flexible. I'm going to PM you on the timing equipment.

[HectorM52]

I'm sure Robert keeps you guys filled in on the status of AMP, but I would put the PSMC event later in the year. I just don't see the track being done before July. Just my humble opinion as someone who builds stuff for a living.

[RS_Customs]

I'm sure Robert keeps you guys filled in on the status of AMP, but I would put the PSMC event later in the year. I just don't see the track being done before July. Just my humble opinion as someone who builds stuff for a living.

AMP is shooting for wheels down next month. They have made a lot of progress since the last time you were up. Granted this will be only a drivable track and not the full complex for a while. Concrete pans should be going down on the bridge this week, down to the bridge on both sides has GAB and should be paved very soon.

I am talking with AMP weekly to see if a spot has opened up for us to come play.

Robert

[HectorM52]

I will believe it when I see it (eternal optimist here...ummmmm...pssshhhhtttt, yeah right). Though I gotta admit as I read that I'm getting REALLY excited.

I will be surprised if they're allowed to open for business...but I guess that maybe since it's an event facility it might fall under different "rules" than what I'm used to. There just seems to be a lot of "life safety" and "accessibility" issues to be completed (or started).

Okay, sorry for my pessimistic rants. I'm freakin stoked about getting on the track. Hell, I'm contemplating bringing the truck next time we go up there!!

[SparkyRnD]

I'd be happy to make a cruise on a Friday, then runs on saturday and possibly sunday. The later in the year the better, as it sure is how the farther down south we go!

[musclecarmatt]

i mite be in on this event...depends on the funds...got alot of autocross scheduled this year lol!

[GeoffP]

Got a preliminary quote on the liability insurance - $600 doesn't seem too bad. My partner in crime knows a few people in the insurance business and thinks he can get us another quote. I'm going to work on the proposal for city council this weekend to get to the city administrator.

[SRD art]

I'm planning on LS fest in Sept, and a couple other big events within 8-10 hours drive. I'll be down with making it to yours too depending on date. Sounds cool!!

[SparkyRnD]

Any update Geoff?

[GeoffP]

None today - I had a meeting with my buddy but work took precedence today. I've got to get a date set!

[musclecarmatt]

i mite missed this...but where its going to be held possibility?

[GeoffP]

We're having it at the local airport in Wrens, Ga...you can see the pad on Google Maps.

[musclecarmatt]

sweeet....about hour and half drive from my house...very manageable...will be watching for dates and times...

[GeoffP]

Guys - how about draw up some proposed course layouts??? The only rule is that we have to stay away from the hangars. The area surrounding the pad is flat grassy ground so you can put the course near the edge on the other sides AND we can use the strip for part of the course. The only trick is that if any aircraft has to make an emergency landing we have to clear the strip. I will work VERY hard to get a date set in the next two weeks. I'm hoping to avoid the heat of July/August but any other weekends will be open (except for any ASCS event on the east side of the US). Does anyone have any specific weeks that you want me to avoid scheduling on???