Autocrossing results!

P71 · 04-20-2008, 05:49 PM

The autocross today was AWESOME! John and I both got 8 runs. The RX-7 ended up with a 44.795 best time (John got 43.887 in his 400HP 2005 GTO). We were smack in the middle of the pack. The weather held and the sun even came out!

If you haven't tried autocrossing, you will want to. It's the most fun you can possibly have in a car legally (...while actually driving...).

Oh and the RX-7 went 16.34@85 in the 1/4 with a 2.6 60', the clutch is just dying! We're going to change it out this week for more racing. (Raced Friday night with 22 passes in the 'Vic, Saturday night with 7 passes bracket racing in the RX-7, and then 8 autocross runs today, next weekend is PIR TNT Fri and Sat night and Woodburn Import Shootout on Saturday)

More to come later, I need a damn nap!!!

P71 · 04-20-2008, 10:22 PM

Here's some pics from today! It was a blast! 8 runs through the course kicked butt

. Next event is in 3 weeks and we are definitely both going back!

josh18_2k · 04-20-2008, 11:46 PM

was it run in the 1/4 mile pits? hows the pavement/surface?
i've only raced in the paddock, and the pavement there kinda sucks.. theres a part mid corner where wheels leave the ground.

P71 · 04-20-2008, 11:55 PM

We ran in the drag pits area. It looked bad on the walk-around but it was actually pretty smooth and had decent traction. There is a spot where you transition over to the lot where the skid cars are and a lot of lowered cars were catching air (it was at the end of a straight) including me. The course was very wide, sweeping, and FAST. Definitely favored the RWD/High-HP setups!

josh18_2k · 04-21-2008, 01:56 AM

well i'll be there next time for sure! may 11th i do believe.

P71 · 04-21-2008, 09:18 AM

That's the one. Registration online starts in a week, maybe a little more? I will be there for sure.

Roen · 05-07-2008, 09:22 AM

If you liked autox, you should definitely try HPDE.

P71 · 05-07-2008, 09:44 AM

Oh I will be. In the 'Vic first though, it's already been around the road course

josh18_2k · 05-07-2008, 03:42 PM

how/where/when are these HPDEs? i'm intested, but i dont know what they cost, what are the requirements of the car, etc.

P71 · 05-07-2008, 03:43 PM

ORPCA does some really nice ones, talk to them on Sunday. They have 2 coming up in June.

Roen · 05-09-2008, 12:35 AM

I usually run with NASA in my region.

Check them out at www.nasaproracing.com

04-20-2008, 05:49 PM	#1
P71 RCC Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WA State Posts: 651 Rep Power: 18	Autocrossing results! The autocross today was AWESOME! John and I both got 8 runs. The RX-7 ended up with a 44.795 best time (John got 43.887 in his 400HP 2005 GTO). We were smack in the middle of the pack. The weather held and the sun even came out! If you haven't tried autocrossing, you will want to. It's the most fun you can possibly have in a car legally (...while actually driving...). Oh and the RX-7 went 16.34@85 in the 1/4 with a 2.6 60', the clutch is just dying! We're going to change it out this week for more racing. (Raced Friday night with 22 passes in the 'Vic, Saturday night with 7 passes bracket racing in the RX-7, and then 8 autocross runs today, next weekend is PIR TNT Fri and Sat night and Woodburn Import Shootout on Saturday) More to come later, I need a damn nap!!! __________________ Michael Pinto 2008 PDXCGP Drag Racing Season Champion 83 RX-7 GSL; 12A/5-Speed, Red/Red; 100% Stock - 16.072@83.39 01 CV Police Interceptor; 4.6 SOHC V8/4R70W, Dk Blue/Grey; K&N FIPK/RP Oil/Optima/Superchips/Flowmaster 40's/2.5" cat-back - 14.854@92.37 Read my Rx-7 Build Thread! http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...ed=1#post70955 Get on the new RCC 1/4 Mile ET List! http://www.rotarycarclub.com/rotary_...read.php?t=368 Vote for the ROTM! http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...play.php?f=125

04-20-2008, 11:46 PM	#3
josh18_2k Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gresham, OR Posts: 473 Rep Power: 18	was it run in the 1/4 mile pits? hows the pavement/surface? i've only raced in the paddock, and the pavement there kinda sucks.. theres a part mid corner where wheels leave the ground. __________________

04-20-2008, 11:55 PM	#4
P71 RCC Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WA State Posts: 651 Rep Power: 18	We ran in the drag pits area. It looked bad on the walk-around but it was actually pretty smooth and had decent traction. There is a spot where you transition over to the lot where the skid cars are and a lot of lowered cars were catching air (it was at the end of a straight) including me. The course was very wide, sweeping, and FAST. Definitely favored the RWD/High-HP setups! __________________ Michael Pinto 2008 PDXCGP Drag Racing Season Champion 83 RX-7 GSL; 12A/5-Speed, Red/Red; 100% Stock - 16.072@83.39 01 CV Police Interceptor; 4.6 SOHC V8/4R70W, Dk Blue/Grey; K&N FIPK/RP Oil/Optima/Superchips/Flowmaster 40's/2.5" cat-back - 14.854@92.37 Read my Rx-7 Build Thread! http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...ed=1#post70955 Get on the new RCC 1/4 Mile ET List! http://www.rotarycarclub.com/rotary_...read.php?t=368 Vote for the ROTM! http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...play.php?f=125

04-21-2008, 01:56 AM	#5
josh18_2k Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gresham, OR Posts: 473 Rep Power: 18	well i'll be there next time for sure! may 11th i do believe. __________________

04-21-2008, 09:18 AM	#6
P71 RCC Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WA State Posts: 651 Rep Power: 18	That's the one. Registration online starts in a week, maybe a little more? I will be there for sure. __________________ Michael Pinto 2008 PDXCGP Drag Racing Season Champion 83 RX-7 GSL; 12A/5-Speed, Red/Red; 100% Stock - 16.072@83.39 01 CV Police Interceptor; 4.6 SOHC V8/4R70W, Dk Blue/Grey; K&N FIPK/RP Oil/Optima/Superchips/Flowmaster 40's/2.5" cat-back - 14.854@92.37 Read my Rx-7 Build Thread! http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...ed=1#post70955 Get on the new RCC 1/4 Mile ET List! http://www.rotarycarclub.com/rotary_...read.php?t=368 Vote for the ROTM! http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...play.php?f=125

05-07-2008, 09:22 AM	#7
Roen Evil Club Mod Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 183 Rep Power: 18	If you liked autox, you should definitely try HPDE.

05-07-2008, 09:44 AM	#8
P71 RCC Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WA State Posts: 651 Rep Power: 18	Oh I will be. In the 'Vic first though, it's already been around the road course __________________ Michael Pinto 2008 PDXCGP Drag Racing Season Champion 83 RX-7 GSL; 12A/5-Speed, Red/Red; 100% Stock - 16.072@83.39 01 CV Police Interceptor; 4.6 SOHC V8/4R70W, Dk Blue/Grey; K&N FIPK/RP Oil/Optima/Superchips/Flowmaster 40's/2.5" cat-back - 14.854@92.37 Read my Rx-7 Build Thread! http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...ed=1#post70955 Get on the new RCC 1/4 Mile ET List! http://www.rotarycarclub.com/rotary_...read.php?t=368 Vote for the ROTM! http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...play.php?f=125

05-07-2008, 03:42 PM	#9
josh18_2k Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gresham, OR Posts: 473 Rep Power: 18	how/where/when are these HPDEs? i'm intested, but i dont know what they cost, what are the requirements of the car, etc. __________________

05-07-2008, 03:43 PM	#10
P71 RCC Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WA State Posts: 651 Rep Power: 18	ORPCA does some really nice ones, talk to them on Sunday. They have 2 coming up in June. __________________ Michael Pinto 2008 PDXCGP Drag Racing Season Champion 83 RX-7 GSL; 12A/5-Speed, Red/Red; 100% Stock - 16.072@83.39 01 CV Police Interceptor; 4.6 SOHC V8/4R70W, Dk Blue/Grey; K&N FIPK/RP Oil/Optima/Superchips/Flowmaster 40's/2.5" cat-back - 14.854@92.37 Read my Rx-7 Build Thread! http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...ed=1#post70955 Get on the new RCC 1/4 Mile ET List! http://www.rotarycarclub.com/rotary_...read.php?t=368 Vote for the ROTM! http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...play.php?f=125

05-09-2008, 12:35 AM	#11
Roen Evil Club Mod Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 183 Rep Power: 18	I usually run with NASA in my region. Check them out at www.nasaproracing.com