October 12, 2013 – AX #7 Course Design

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  • #2340
    Jeff Roberts
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    Here it is! We will have a limited number of print-outs available during check-in, but if you want to be certain to have one for yourself, please print and bring with you.

    [url=https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8401/10169727886_daeb68bfc8_o.png]Click here for full resolution version[/url].

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    [b]RUN GROUP ORDER[/b] (Rotates down each event)
    Run group 1: (B & Gonzo): This group will DRIVE FIRST and WORK SECOND

    Run group 2 (A & AA): This group will DRIVE SECOND and WORK THIRD

    Run group 3: (AAA & C): This group will DRIVE THIRD and WORK FIRST

    NOTE: Non BMW/MINI/Non-Compete and unclassified drivers are assigned to random groups based on driver/worker count. You will find out which group you are in during registration. Can you switch run groups? No, it ruins the work assignments for everyone else.

    #2341
    BrianA
    Participant

    Bwahahah! Bringing the Ferrari to AX#7 with new tires! As we all know, autocross is just like golf; it is 90% equipment and just 10% skill. Instead of finishing at the bottom of the standings like I always do, this time, I will clean everyones clocks! Bwahahah! I can hardly wait.

    #2342
    Rob Powers
    Participant

    Looks like a good challenge! I see at least 3 places that will totally burn you on the following turn if you don’t get the first one right.

    Cue the bitching and moaning about “too many turns” (but not from me!) in 3..2..1

    Jeff – I see that T&S and the finish are both pretty far from the pre-grid area. Is there any way to set up a speaker closer to the grid and/or make sure the timing board is pointing so it can be seen by those in pre-grid? It’s hard to keep tabs on how other people are doing when you can’t hear the announcements or see the times.

    #2343
    Hal Dorton
    Participant

    We’re gonna get a golf cart for shuttle service…

    #2344
    Matthew Rich
    Participant

    You moved T&S just so you wouldn’t have to walk as far to use the outhouses. 🙂

    #2345
    Jeff Roberts
    Participant

    [quote=”bornrich” post=2016]You moved T&S just so you wouldn’t have to walk as far to use the outhouses. :-)[/quote]

    Exactly!

    We’re trying this out this time. I am shopping for an FM transmitter so people can listen in their cars during the event. This won’t happen before this weekend, but it’s been on my list of things to get for the program.

    If anyone has a recommendation, let me know. I know other clubs do this and it would be nice for us to do it too.

    #2346
    BrianA
    Participant

    [quote=”jeffroberts” post=2017]…I am shopping for an FM transmitter so people can listen in their cars …[/quote]… Gawd, not the Magnum P.I. theme song again…

    #2347
    Jeff Cowan
    Participant

    I love the FM idea. Way cool. Wait, is there an FM app for our smartphones? 🙂

    #2348
    Rob Powers
    Participant

    Only $14.88!

    [video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lF4ny7KivzA[/video]

    #2349
    Jeff Cowan
    Participant

    Thank Rob. I can’t get the image of the guy prancing (that is NOT dancing) down the lane out of my head now.

    #2351
    James Keane
    Participant

    Jeff,

    I did some poking around about an FM Transmitter some time back, and here are a few things I found out

    1. This is what the local SCCA SFR folks use http://www.decade.ca/en/products.php?prd=777560932 This has been around a while, so there might be newer or better technology around. There are much cheaper models with similar power out there, but I don’t know enough about transmitters to know whether spending the extra $$ is necessary

    2. Interfering with an airports signal is a No-No. There are range limits on the broadcast strength and proximity to airports. Would this be a problem for Marina ariport events? It’s related to the Part 15 of a FCC regulation http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Title_47_CFR_Part_15.

    Any more technical folks have though on this?

    Thanks
    James

    #2352
    Tim Uptegrove
    Participant

    Jeff,
    James is right about checking with the Marina airport operation folks. I don’t believe there are any official aviation frequencies in the fm band most operate in vhf 118-137MHz, uhf 243-380MHz and non satellite navigation aids at 75MHz and 190-530KHz. Probably the worst thing that could happen is some confused Bonanza pilot wondering why he is getting autocross times instead of Montovani.
    Tim

    #2353
    Mark Mervich
    Participant

    You guys are going to force me to get a radio for my car 🙂
    The course looks a bit tight in some of the turns, but I bet it is wide enough to not be a problem.
    Mark

    #2361
    Chu Chiang
    Participant

    Dave,

    Great course as usual.
    Thanks for taking the time to design these great courses for our autocrosses

    #2369
    Charlie Davis
    Participant

    I agree, great blend of speeds, technical bits and “yee-ha!”

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