First, who's going? Jeff (jasyatz) is running in STX with his 1992 Integra and I'll be in HS with the new Civic.

Now, to anyone involved with the event or who has conformed this...

I noticed that the scca.com website lists that we are not allowed in until 5pm on Friday. Is this correct (it seems awfully late), and why?

If so, it basically rules out practice runs because most people have to set up, register and walk a billion times before it gets dark.

Also, are there any good Mexican restaurants in the area?

 

I don't think I will have the new car ready for STS by that time. Looking forward to next year though

 

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Now, to anyone involved with the event or who has conformed this...

I noticed that the scca.com website lists that we are not allowed in until 5pm on Friday. Is this correct (it seems awfully late), and why?

If so, it basically rules out practice runs because most people have to set up, register and walk a billion times before it gets dark.
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Yep, the site is being used on Friday for police driver training. In Peru this weekend they anounced that if there wasn't enough time for course walks on Friday night once the course was set up that the start may be pushed back on Saturday to allow a little more time. None of the event staff will be able to get on site before 5:00 either so they are going to need a little time to get the rig set up, get registration and tech open, and get the courses up.

 

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Yep, the site is being used on Friday for police driver training. In Peru this weekend they anounced that if there wasn't enough time for course walks on Friday night once the course was set up that the start may be pushed back on Saturday to allow a little more time. None of the event staff will be able to get on site before 5:00 either so they are going to need a little time to get the rig set up, get registration and tech open, and get the courses up.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Thanks for the info. Looks like it's going to be a long weekend.

 

Tony,

The event site is very restrictive. There is no noise allowed on Friday, so no practice course.

A bunch of us are going out somewhere on Saturday night with those wacky Canadian guys. Help me celebrate my b'day and join us.

regards,
alan

 

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The event site is very restrictive. There is no noise allowed on Friday, so no practice course.

A bunch of us are going out somewhere on Saturday night with those wacky Canadian guys. Help me celebrate my b'day and join us.

regards,
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OK, good to know regarding the practice courses... Your birthday is Saturday? Mine is Sunday! Cool.

 

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If about 1/2 hour isn't too far, I like:

La Caretta Mexican Restaurant
139 DW Hwy
Nashua, NH
891-0055

Rt 3 up to Nashua.
Take the exit for 3A East. (I think it's Exit 2.)
Take first exit off of 3A for DW Highway.
Take a right at the bottom of the ramp.
It's in a strip mall on your left just past Friendly's and Wendy's.
Expect to wait a while on a weekend night.

 

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&lt;--- One of those wacky canadian guys coming down for a second year in a row. Looking forward to another great event.

#170SM

 

I'll be there driving Rodney's SM civic again. See you all then!

 

i'll be there working gate, so expect a lot of smack talking.....

 

I should be there on Saturday, black CRX in SM2. Second event for me, I hope I get through the course once without missing gates.

 

correct, gates will not be open until 5pm on friday. there are no practice courses, so everybody is in the same boat. well, except us locals. as far as setup, think smooth and grippy asphault. i will be helping with course setup and we will be busting our tails to get things setup as early as possible. our goal is to have the course set for walking by 5:15. we already have parts of it in place and just have to put the cones back in the boxes.

be aware also of the sound restrictions we have at devens. go to ner.org to see the current reg., but rest assured, if you're loud, you'll be told. loud again, put 'er on the trailer. don't even PUSH this. it isn't worth loosing the site. the sound meter is moved throughout the day, so just pointing your chit a different way is NOT a solution.

i'll be in the #14/46/146 CM car. you might also find me by the #44/144 STS car, though i'm not driving in that class this weekend.

alan, your b-day is that weekend too? Saturday for me. the wife isn't happy i won't be around for my own birthday, so i'm dragging her along to the event too.

nate - pm me with any other questions you may have. if i don't know the answer, i can forward it to someone who might

 

It's going on Saturday too right? Can I show up just for Saturday?

 

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both saturday and sunday. your entry fee pays for both, so if you want to pay $70+ for one day of autocrossing, be my guest. you're also scored by your combined times, so if you only run one day, you're DFL automatically.

nate

 

I will be there as well

07 CSP Miata and working registration..... be nice or you become a SM car.....

 

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I'll be there in STS trim, working registration as well.

 

Too bad my high school graduation is on Sunday.

So there's no one day deal?

 

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nope. feel free to come by and watch though. a tour isn't your average autocross.

nate

 

I'm there, wackey canadian in STX running car #50...

 

Sorry I'm going to miss you guys. I'd considered co-driving with R. L. in his MR-2, but alas, family committments prevail!

Happy B'day Alan.

 

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But there is an 'average' autocross the next Sunday at Devens if you do want to get out and play for one day (and about 1/2 the price of the tour).

 

I'm new to posting here, but hopefully i'll be out there to cheer you guys on. I'm a local (15 minutes away ish?) from Westford.

If you need suggestions for places to eat or break something, feel free to drop me an IM (DJ Nocal E32M).

good luck!

-+&gt;Nocal