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bgriggs
02-24-2010, 08:08 PM
Just got done reviewing everyone's registration forms for the autocross school. We have a LOT of driver's that have zero experience, good to see!

Some info pertaining to AUTOCROSS (Sunday) student's:


Make sure your car is cleaned out thoroughly before arriving. Leaving the floor mats at home is probably a good idea as well.

Ensure that your tires are in good condition and inflated to at least factory recommended values (check your door jamb, glove box or owner's manual). If you have a tire pressure gauge, bring it.

Ensure that you have no missing lugnuts and a secure battery hold-down in place.

A limited number of loaner helmets will be available, if you don't want to share, bring your own!

Plan to arrive at 8am. I'd like to get cars on course and moving by 9am. Each car will need to pass a technical inspection before being allowed to run.

We will be using the Fresno Fairgrounds Carnival Lot. The entry for this lot is on Kings Canyon. There will be signs near the road to point the way.

Be sure to get plenty of rest, a good breakfast , bring plenty of drinking water and some rain gear.

Lunch will be provided by the club around 12pm. It will be pizza and water.



2/28/10 SCHEDULE
7:00AM - 8:00AM Check-in and car inspections
8:30AM - 9:45AM Course 1
10:00AM - 11:15AM Course 2
11:30AM - 12:00PM LUNCH
12:15PM - 1:30PM Course 3
1:45PM - 3:00PM Course 4
3:15PM - 5:30PM Full Course Autocross
5:30PM - 6:00PM Closing announcements and cleanup


Instructor to student pairing is as follows:
These aren't set in stone. In fact, there will more than likely be small changes...
Changes are in RED

Dan Bratten

Kent Burkhart
David Trauger
Roger Oaks
Theresa Oaks
Bruce Eckert


Dustin Buterbaugh

Allison Miller
Anton Boyov
Marty Jauss
Bradford Holden
Gabriel DaCruz


Charlie New

Jim Shaver
Michael Speer
Carol Trauger
Xavier Morris
Abel Moroyoqui


Ron Branum

Tom Robison
Matthew Lieb
Matt Winslow
Todd Winslow
Sou Vang


Ric Quinonez

James Boyd
Dave Warner
Cliff Page
Ian Moore
David Crabtree


Eric Gillis

Jose Guerrero
Amin Ozunamota
James Clenney
Jim Parnagian
Steve Elliott


Joshua Fine

Connie Hunt
Eddy Moua
Joel Zamora
Kue Lee
Gary Thao


Bill Young & Thad Robeck

Kirk Ardemagni
Leonel Vela
Jarrod Silvius
Richard Summers
Craig Mundy
racinric95
02-24-2010, 08:57 PM
Hi Students,

I would suggest 3 to 4lbs of additional air pressure over the factory pressures
in the front tires to start with. It will be easier to bleed air out than to add
air to the tires.

Ric
Mikey
02-25-2010, 04:52 PM
Any form for Saturday drift school?
3elements
02-25-2010, 07:07 PM
I'm coming down from a fair distance so was planning to change wheels there. Will there be a (semi)-secure pit area to leave wheels and jack?
bgriggs
02-25-2010, 08:11 PM
I'm coming down from a fair distance so was planning to change wheels there. Will there be a (semi)-secure pit area to leave wheels and jack?

Steve, I've left my wheels, tires and trailer there before. The site is locked, lit and patrolled at night. I wouldn't worry about leaving them there overnight.

Hope that helps
dbratten
02-25-2010, 08:44 PM
I'm coming down from a fair distance so was planning to change wheels there. Will there be a (semi)-secure pit area to leave wheels and jack?

Yes, there is a fenced area and access will be controlled into the event.

--Dan
JFine
02-25-2010, 09:32 PM
Looks like we will have a compressor at the site in case anyone does not get air in their tire before the event.
Also I think Brandon is getting the firehose for water cooling the tire as needed.
Thanks Brandon for breaking up the list and letting us instructors know who we will be working with.
Look forward to a great time.
3elements
02-26-2010, 06:28 AM
Thanks - and thanks in advance to all the volunteers. I'm geeked for the day already!
bgriggs
02-27-2010, 09:01 PM
Huge thanks to Thad Robeck and Chris Yang for staying after the drift events to help me setup for tomorrow. The courses are about 80% setup, so expect things to be off to a bit of a rocky start tomorrow, nothing we're not familiar with though ;)
Mikey
02-27-2010, 09:53 PM
i wish i could have stayed and helped but my feet were still wet from the morning and i couldnt stand anymore.


ill see you guys in the morning
50Cobra
02-27-2010, 10:53 PM
Wanted to stay but had to work on the car and glad I did. Needless to say that the Z06 wont be on slicks tomorrow:mad:. My rear race wheels no longer clear the leaf spring since the car is lower now. Time for coilovers I guess:D
g81981
02-28-2010, 08:02 PM
Had a great time as a first time attendee. Enjoyed learning the fundamentals and the full course towards the end of the day. Thanks to Josh/Charlie for being great instructors and helping out with my tire pressure.
50Cobra
02-28-2010, 09:28 PM
Had a great time as a first time attendee. Enjoyed learning the fundamentals and the full course towards the end of the day. Thanks to Josh/Charlie for being great instructors and helping out with my tire pressure.

I was glad to help. You did great today.
Tcone1
03-01-2010, 06:28 AM
Great thanks to all the volunteers and instructors.

I had a blast, didn't hurt the car, and learned a bunch. Too bad I spun on that last round...

I also left my battery box and tire gauge next to the fence in the grid area. Anybody grab that for me?

The Cobra will be back...with DOT slicks next time (rather than 5 year old rubber).

Call me if you found the box 559.352.6145

Thanks again,