Would any of you guys be interested in a private autox in Fairfax, VA?

shimshimhada · 05-09-2008, 03:59 AM

I'm currently trying to work out a lot rental with the Kena Shrine, if you guys have heard of them. It's basically the twice the length of the Harry Grove lot, but only half as wide.

Nothing is final yet, but I'm trying to gauge how many participants there would be.

Here's a general mockup:

Any advice/tips on the course layout, etc. would be MUCH appreciated.

-David

pseto · 05-09-2008, 08:16 AM

it looks to be a very confusing layout. unless you spend a considerable amount of time walking the course and having a bunch of volunteers to work the cones, i'd make a few more straight aways.

the facility looks like a great spot for autox, just re-work the course, and it'll be gold

sixspeedsam · 05-09-2008, 09:07 AM

I'd be interested, assuming the dates for the event work out.

iatacs19 · 05-09-2008, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by pseto

it looks to be a very confusing layout. unless you spend a considerable amount of time walking the course and having a bunch of volunteers to work the cones, i'd make a few more straight aways.

the facility looks like a great spot for autox, just re-work the course, and it'll be gold

What's wrong with the course? Looks good to me. Besides it's an autocross not autostraight line.

Pencil me in for this.

KL2DC · 05-09-2008, 09:42 AM

How much to play, Shim? How many people will be involved? I'd be interested as well

FrankoQ · 05-09-2008, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

How much to play, Shim? How many people will be involved? I'd be interested as well

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FrankoQ · 05-09-2008, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pseto

it looks to be a very confusing layout. unless you spend a considerable amount of time walking the course and having a bunch of volunteers to work the cones, i'd make a few more straight aways.

the facility looks like a great spot for autox, just re-work the course, and it'll be gold

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MTrizzy · 05-09-2008, 10:38 AM

Nice...I like version two layout hahah

iatacs19 · 05-09-2008, 10:40 AM

This Kena Shrine is quite interesting:

http://www.kena.org/

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Illustrious Richard (Dick) W. Peppe, Jr.

JuniorDee · 05-09-2008, 11:23 AM

I could be interested.....price?

KL2DC · 05-09-2008, 11:28 AM

Wait, will they allow regular sized cars on that Shriners' parking lot?

shimshimhada · 05-09-2008, 11:58 AM

It's about 300x120ft or so.

The lot has no poles or anything. Ignore that course layout, it was just an example. Although, the finish is about 150 feet before the start line. Also, the pre grid would wait in that enclave away from the line of the finish line, in case something went horribly wrong, accelerator instead of brakes and WOT all the way.

We might run this thing through an organization as well, most of it is up in the air at this point.

Thanks for the feedback so far guys. I will look into the insurance thing, along with waivers.

I'm capping the entrants to 20-30 guys at most. Price will probably be $20-$30 for 12-18 minutes of runs for each person plus an untimed run for the last hour.

So, far the guy is willing to put this idea through to the local committee, it would be another month before I can lock in any kind of date...if it clears.

I would like building a list of interested folks ahead of time.

-David

Bird's Eye View found by Superman07 on m3forum:
http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?v=...cl=1&encType=1

Scottz71 · 05-09-2008, 12:02 PM

interested

shimshimhada · 05-09-2008, 12:21 PM

It's probably going to be some time in June/July on a Thurs, Fri, Sat, or Sun.

Let's get a general interested list going on.

1. LaunchBackwards - 2005 Black BMW 330i
2. ecer1 - 2006 Silver Gray BMW M5
3. joenationwide - 1995 Hellrot BMW M3 (bf.c)
4. sKunkman - 1998 Silver BMW 328i (bf.c)
5. datax - 2004 White Porsche GT3 (6speed)
6. SEAN_996 - 2002 Blue Porsche Turbo (6speed)

paeshius · 05-09-2008, 01:24 PM

I'm wondering... can a noob join in too? i mean.. i haven't participated in this kind of events before but it seems like lot of fun. and as long as it's either sunday or saturday
i can participate soo...

count in me????

shimshimhada · 05-09-2008, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paeshius

I'm wondering... can a noob join in too? i mean.. i haven't participated in this kind of events before but it seems like lot of fun. and as long as it's either sunday or saturday
i can participate soo...

count in me????

Autox is ultra grassroots of motorsports, so yes. Bunch of seasoned guys will be there, so they can sit with you and teach you the basics. Add your name to the list.

shimshimhada · 05-09-2008, 01:36 PM

1. LaunchBackwards - 2005 Black BMW 330i
2. ecer1 - 2006 Silver Gray BMW M5
3. joenationwide - 1995 Hellrot BMW M3 (bf.c)
4. sKunkman - 1998 Silver BMW 328i (bf.c)
5. datax - 2004 White Porsche GT3 (6speed)
6. SEAN_996 - 2002 Blue Porsche Turbo (6speed)
7. M3-peat - 2003 Blue BMW M3 (m3forum)
8. paeshius - 2008 Monaco BMW 335i (e90post)

KL2DC · 05-09-2008, 03:41 PM

wow all those 6speed guys and their big, bad, shiny Porsches

I'd be kinda embarassed running my automatic 325i

Mr.F1 Fan · 05-09-2008, 04:23 PM

1. LaunchBackwards - 2005 Black BMW 330i
2. ecer1 - 2006 Silver Gray BMW M5
3. joenationwide - 1995 Hellrot BMW M3 (bf.c)
4. sKunkman - 1998 Silver BMW 328i (bf.c)
5. datax - 2004 White Porsche GT3 (6speed)
6. SEAN_996 - 2002 Blue Porsche Turbo (6speed)
7. M3-peat - 2003 Blue BMW M3 (m3forum)
8. paeshius - 2008 Monaco BMW 335i (e90post)
9. F1

ase2dais · 05-09-2008, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

wow all those 6speed guys and their big, bad, shiny Porsches

I'd be kinda embarassed running my automatic 325i

I still very much enjoy my e90 325i, it handles and just as fun as the day I bought it... its a keeper. Wells it paid for at least .... I have fun with it each and every opportunity, I run circles around G35s on off-ramps

Dleo · 05-09-2008, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ase2dais

the e90 325i is one of fastest machine ever made .... I race mine each and every opportunity

ase2dais · 05-09-2008, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by FrankoQ

Per Paul's request...

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shimshimhada Brigadier General 487 Rep 4,838 Posts Drives: Portal Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portal iTrader: (2)	It's about 300x120ft or so. The lot has no poles or anything. Ignore that course layout, it was just an example. Although, the finish is about 150 feet before the start line. Also, the pre grid would wait in that enclave away from the line of the finish line, in case something went horribly wrong, accelerator instead of brakes and WOT all the way. We might run this thing through an organization as well, most of it is up in the air at this point. Thanks for the feedback so far guys. I will look into the insurance thing, along with waivers. I'm capping the entrants to 20-30 guys at most. Price will probably be $20-$30 for 12-18 minutes of runs for each person plus an untimed run for the last hour. So, far the guy is willing to put this idea through to the local committee, it would be another month before I can lock in any kind of date...if it clears. I would like building a list of interested folks ahead of time. -David Bird's Eye View found by Superman07 on m3forum: http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?v=...cl=1&encType=1
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