[Jeff Roberts]

We are a go for launch! I just finished configuring the networking equipment that will cover most of the Marina site so all of you can see live results during the event. We’ll be testing at the Autocross School this weekend and again at the TnT on the 25th.

Can’t wait to show this off to everyone!

[Jeff Roberts]

Yes, Andy. This is that system only 3 years more mature. It’s really well thought out!

I’ve got it running at home. Tommorow two outdoor enterprise grade wireless access points show up so we can flood Marina with wifi!

This is like the Amish traded a buggy for a Veyron.

[Jeff Roberts]

I’ve been working with it most of the day today and I have to say it is a world of difference from the Race America stuff. Easy to set up, easy to configure, very easy to use. It sure is well thought out!

I had the new system talking to the timing laptop in no time. And guess what? The displa works… every time!

Yes, Chris… we will be using it at the school next weekend. That was part of the urgency… two non-compete events this month to work out a new system for running our events. You’re all going to be blown away at what this thing can do!

[Jeff Roberts]

This means the password is stored in clear text in the database

This is not true.

We are looking into the issue of e-mailing you your password in plain text, but I can tell you, the passwords are not stored in plain text. I have access to the database and I cannot see anything.

It’s good practice to not reuse passwords anyway, those who do are at risk no matter where they’re creating them.

I recommend 1password. I can’t live without it!

[Jeff Roberts]

So guys, I want to now get back to you on your questions. The team met and we’re targeting students with 0-2 autocrosses under their belt. We will accept a max of 30 students for this first school.

I have a couple small last minute details to finalize this week and then I’ll open reg, target is Monday June 22nd.

I suggest you register with the understanding I’ll put you on hold while we see how things shake out. We want to give priority to newbies this first time around.

Keep in mind the week after will be our Test & Tune at Marina where we can work together on practice too. Tho not a teaching event per se, the format lends itself for less formal coaching from your cronies and staff. It’s a whole day of fun runs for car and driver swapping if you like.

[Jeff Roberts]

I have added the no drones policy to the MSR event description and confirmation e-mails, but I will take that content and put it in the sticky too.

[Jeff Roberts]

You’ll want to post mileage and confirm the vehicle was inspected and repaired during the subframe class action lawsuit for E46 cars.

[Jeff Roberts]

Here’s my fastest… 43.916s

[Jeff Roberts]

That was so much fun and I think my ribs and back are fully healed by now!

[Jeff Roberts]

You’re welcome to, Dave, but the clock keeps running while you reset it. 🙂

Actually, I think the rule is… hit a cone the first time thru, you have to reset it yourself. How’s that?

[Jeff Roberts]

Chris, and everyone else in this situation, please let me know which class you *should* be in and I’ll fix it for you.

I apologize for the issue here… we’re working on the website, but it’s slow going.

[Jeff Roberts]

What Rob said.

[Jeff Roberts]

Hi Rob –
I announced it on Facebook and Twitter, it’s on the Chapter calendar and an eBlast from the chapter is pending this week.

Class standings will go as they always have… we’ll have a new tally to keep track of TDS Standings. I’m hoping things work out and we have our traditional event at the end of the season so we don’t have to do that.

Given the abrupt start to competition events, there will be no classification system changes other than new cars being added.

Dare I say that if we get good news about the 2nd half of the season before 2/28, maybe we’ll revert the schedule to start in April and have our traditional pre-season test events in Feb and March.

Not knowing is driving me nutz!

[Jeff Roberts]

UPDATES – 2/1/15

Folks, the team met this week and made some decisions:

We are moving forward with an abbreviated season at this time and have decided to eliminate TDS from the schedule to give the City of Marina more time to confirm the second half of the year. If we get more dates after June, we will move forward with additional events and hopefully have our traditional Top Driver Shootout event at the end of the season.

Until then, we are changing the rules – just in case. For each regular season event, all BMW/MINI competitors will have their best time run through our TDS formula. The 10 fastest drivers from all competitors at the event will be ranked #1 thru #10 and receive the typical point total you get for competing in your class.

First Place: 20 points
Second Place: 15 points
Third Place: 11 points
Fourth Place: 8 points
Fifth Place: 6 points
Sixth Place: 5 points
Seventh Place: 4 points
Eighth Place: 3 points
Ninth Place: 2 points
Tenth Place: 1 point

If our season ends in June, we will award the Top Driver* Award to the competitor who has the most TDS accumulated points for the season.

*This winner will receive an acrylic award, not the Fechner Cup.

Complete 2015 season rules will be posted some time this week.

Registration for our first event on 2/28/15 opens at midnight tonight. We still do not have any signed contracts, but we are hopeful that Marina Motorsports will get it together and things will move forward as planned.

[Jeff Roberts]

Good question, Cliff. I’ll talk about it with the team at our annual meeting this week.

Dunno how you’re doing that, Mark, but go for it!

Nigel, you have no idea. Mark Magee (CCC) and I have been rattling cages for almost a year now.

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