LA Area Auto-x'ers

2e9x's · 02-13-2009, 07:48 PM

Good Friday Afternoon,

I have somewhat reluctantly taken over the task of running the BMW CCA LA Chapter auto-x program for 2009. This season I will be running my GTI as I don't want to take any risks with the wife's 335i and sold mine. We have 3 events scheduled at Cal Speedway and I am working on putting one together for the Fairplex at Pomona.

I am interested in finding other people in the LA area who might want to participate, especially with event management. Please let me know.

For a sample of a typical course at Cal Speedway, see here:

satakal · 02-13-2009, 08:41 PM

oh man, that sucks and it's awesome at the same time. Have you enlisted Kim from the SD chapter to lend a hand?

p.s. change your screen name

2e9x's · 02-13-2009, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by satakal

p.s. change your screen name

OH man...that's right. Don't rub it in

2e9x's · 03-02-2009, 09:23 AM

We are now OPEN for registration! https://axwaresystems.com/axorm/calendar_main.php

The date is April 26, 2009. Please come join the Club for a day of good, safe, economy supporting fun!

S4to335 · 03-02-2009, 11:27 AM

Sold your E92...what the heck? I thought you were getting a third one? :-P

Autocross is for pansies...oh wait..I got third place in CSP in SCCA Golden Gate Chapter in 2000..in my Audi S4..I guess I cant say that huh?

e92phreak · 03-02-2009, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by S4to335

Sold your E92...what the heck? I thought you were getting a third one? :-P

Autocross is for pansies...oh wait..I got third place in CSP in SCCA Golden Gate Chapter in 2000..in my Audi S4..I guess I cant say that huh?

Steve, maybe you were a pansy back then.

2e9x's · 03-04-2009, 09:14 AM

Here's the really sad part... I volunteered to run the program because I really wanted to auto-x this season. But the actual running of the event is so involved that I might not be able to free up to run. ARGH.

I am working with Hooters to cater the event. That should draw a participant or two... I am also working with Satch Carlson to try to plan a TSD Rally for the day before the auto-x, ending near Fontana. That should also be really fun!!

325racer · 03-04-2009, 10:29 AM

Except Hooters food sucks!!!!!!!! Only good if they Deliver the food.

sambonator · 03-04-2009, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 325racer

Except Hooters food sucks!!!!!!!! Only good if the Hooters girls Deliver the food.

Correction made.

2e9x's · 03-04-2009, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 325racer

Except Hooters food sucks!!!!!!!! Only good if they Deliver the food.

Precisely what I am working on...

mach330 · 03-04-2009, 06:06 PM

how much does this thing cost? same as the other bmwcca events? $40 or so? haven't been to one in a while.

2e9x's · 03-07-2009, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by mach330

how much does this thing cost? same as the other bmwcca events? $40 or so? haven't been to one in a while.

I wish... The cost is $75 including lunch. You need to be there!

S4to335 · 03-07-2009, 11:08 AM

$75? what the heck. SCCA autocrosses up north are still $35. YOu have fun runs too?

2e9x's · 03-07-2009, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by S4to335

$75? what the heck. SCCA autocrosses up north are still $35. YOu have fun runs too?

Each driver gets between 9 and 12 runs, 3 of them timed. But hey, it includes chicken in a box for lunch!

We are cursed by having few places willing to accept the liability of our event. As such, the parking lot at Cal Speedway is overly expensive. It is unreasonable IMHO to pay that much for a parking lot. But that is all we got.

On the up side we have not raised our prices in years.

If anybody wants to sponsor the event, we can lower the price for participants.

clubspec330i · 03-09-2009, 12:09 AM

What happen to Irwindale Speedway? I ran there couple times back in 04 and 05. It should be cheaper than AAA Spdwy.

I have a couple of guys I AutoX with. If you bring it closer to LA area, there will be more interest for sure.

Good luck.

2e9x's · 03-09-2009, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by clubspec330i

What happen to Irwindale Speedway? I ran there couple times back in 04 and 05. It should be cheaper than AAA Spdwy.

I have a couple of guys I AutoX with. If you bring it closer to LA area, there will be more interest for sure.

Good luck.

Irwindale raised their prices and repeatedly had major obstacles left in the lot. For example, despite promises to the contrary, there were often semi trucks parked in the middle of the lot. It got to be a safety concern and they refused to address it.

Plus our events usually followed after drag races. The attendees of those events left the lot filthy, with trash everywhere. So we spent much of the morning cleaning-up other peoples' trash.

sayemthree · 03-10-2009, 04:17 PM

the cal speeday lot is MUCH MUCH better thanirwindale. the track is big and open. at Pomona I wold be concerned about the condition of the asphalt unlsess they have repaired it.

2e9x's · 03-11-2009, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by sayemthree

the cal speeday lot is MUCH MUCH better thanirwindale. the track is big and open. at Pomona I wold be concerned about the condition of the asphalt unlsess they have repaired it.

They have multiple lots. Some have been resurfaced, others have not.

One of the things Pomona offers is a pre-set "track" (really just different color asphalt) that the Sheriff's use for training. That is really well paved and could be used, in whole or in part, for our auto-x course.

All of this is purely academic unless we get some more folks signing-up for our event. At this point there is one sign-up. C'mon folks...

2e9x's · 03-24-2009, 08:59 AM

Who is up for a TSD Rally? In connection with the Santa Monica Sports Car Club and Satch Carlson (Roundel editor), we are planning a TSD Rally for April 25th. It will end at the Aloft hotel in Rancho Cucamonga. The hotel is 6 miles from the track and is offering us a great rate of $75, plus 1,000 Starwood points. They are also offering a prize for the overall winner of the rally which consists of a free night stay!

If you sign up for the auto-x, the Rally is free. If you only want to Rally, the cost is a mere $10. I think this weekend is going to be great fun!

2e9x's · 03-31-2009, 08:45 AM

Exciting news! Hooter's has agreed to cater the lunch. They will be sending a couple of servers and plenty of food. This event now offers so much value for a mere $75 - You get the auto-x, lunch (with the added bonus of attractive servers), PLUS the Saturday TSD Rally all included in your entry fee. Not a bad deal if you ask me!

2e9x's · 04-09-2009, 10:27 AM

People need to sign-up for this event. If we don't get enough pre-registration the event will be canceled.

This driving fun weekend is a great value and should be truly memorable! Don't wait too long to register.

satakal · 04-10-2009, 09:16 PM

I done signed up! If I fore goe the chicken on account of my being a vegetarian, can the lovely ladies substitue a lapdance?

02-13-2009, 07:48 PM	#1
2e9x's Major 54 Rep 1,137 Posts Drives: 335i ED 7/07 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: A Sunny Place iTrader: (2)	LA Area Auto-x'ers Good Friday Afternoon, I have somewhat reluctantly taken over the task of running the BMW CCA LA Chapter auto-x program for 2009. This season I will be running my GTI as I don't want to take any risks with the wife's 335i and sold mine. We have 3 events scheduled at Cal Speedway and I am working on putting one together for the Fairplex at Pomona. I am interested in finding other people in the LA area who might want to participate, especially with event management. Please let me know. For a sample of a typical course at Cal Speedway, see here: __________________ 2010 Evo X - silver with a big, stupid wing on the back 2009 VW CC - Black/Black - with a 2011 328i on order to replace it - ED 8/1/11
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satakal Major 108 Rep 1,476 Posts Drives: e46 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: socal iTrader: (2)	oh man, that sucks and it's awesome at the same time. Have you enlisted Kim from the SD chapter to lend a hand? p.s. change your screen name
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03-02-2009, 09:23 AM	#4
2e9x's Major 54 Rep 1,137 Posts Drives: 335i ED 7/07 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: A Sunny Place iTrader: (2)	We are now OPEN for registration! https://axwaresystems.com/axorm/calendar_main.php The date is April 26, 2009. Please come join the Club for a day of good, safe, economy supporting fun! __________________ 2010 Evo X - silver with a big, stupid wing on the back 2009 VW CC - Black/Black - with a 2011 328i on order to replace it - ED 8/1/11
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03-02-2009, 11:27 AM	#5
S4to335 Brigadier General 475 Rep 4,380 Posts Drives: 2014 Audi A4 / 91 Track Miata Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i sedan [8.00]	Sold your E92...what the heck? I thought you were getting a third one? :-P Autocross is for pansies...oh wait..I got third place in CSP in SCCA Golden Gate Chapter in 2000..in my Audi S4..I guess I cant say that huh? __________________ Car is now gone .... :-(
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03-04-2009, 09:14 AM	#7
2e9x's Major 54 Rep 1,137 Posts Drives: 335i ED 7/07 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: A Sunny Place iTrader: (2)	Here's the really sad part... I volunteered to run the program because I really wanted to auto-x this season. But the actual running of the event is so involved that I might not be able to free up to run. ARGH. I am working with Hooters to cater the event. That should draw a participant or two... I am also working with Satch Carlson to try to plan a TSD Rally for the day before the auto-x, ending near Fontana. That should also be really fun!! __________________ 2010 Evo X - silver with a big, stupid wing on the back 2009 VW CC - Black/Black - with a 2011 328i on order to replace it - ED 8/1/11
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325racer Private First Class 1 Rep 103 Posts Drives: 92 325is Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Except Hooters food sucks!!!!!!!! Only good if they Deliver the food. __________________ Why does every Forum use a different signature format???????????
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mach330 You don't know JACK!!! 45 Rep 794 Posts Drives: 2011 X5 35i Join Date: May 2005 Location: The OC iTrader: (3)	how much does this thing cost? same as the other bmwcca events? $40 or so? haven't been to one in a while. __________________ Rated /// M
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S4to335 Brigadier General 475 Rep 4,380 Posts Drives: 2014 Audi A4 / 91 Track Miata Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i sedan [8.00]	$75? what the heck. SCCA autocrosses up north are still $35. YOu have fun runs too? __________________ Car is now gone .... :-(
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clubspec330i First Lieutenant 75 Rep 394 Posts Drives: MG F39, CB F86, MB 911T Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (0)	What happen to Irwindale Speedway? I ran there couple times back in 04 and 05. It should be cheaper than AAA Spdwy. I have a couple of guys I AutoX with. If you bring it closer to LA area, there will be more interest for sure. Good luck.
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sayemthree Major General 615 Rep 5,446 Posts Drives: ‘20 X3mC ‘20 Raptor ‘04 X3 6mt Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: usa so cal , AZ iTrader: (0)	the cal speeday lot is MUCH MUCH better thanirwindale. the track is big and open. at Pomona I wold be concerned about the condition of the asphalt unlsess they have repaired it. __________________ Fore Sale Rare 6 speed manual X3 3.oi silver over grey. PM me
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2e9x's Major 54 Rep 1,137 Posts Drives: 335i ED 7/07 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: A Sunny Place iTrader: (2)	Who is up for a TSD Rally? In connection with the Santa Monica Sports Car Club and Satch Carlson (Roundel editor), we are planning a TSD Rally for April 25th. It will end at the Aloft hotel in Rancho Cucamonga. The hotel is 6 miles from the track and is offering us a great rate of $75, plus 1,000 Starwood points. They are also offering a prize for the overall winner of the rally which consists of a free night stay! If you sign up for the auto-x, the Rally is free. If you only want to Rally, the cost is a mere $10. I think this weekend is going to be great fun! __________________ 2010 Evo X - silver with a big, stupid wing on the back 2009 VW CC - Black/Black - with a 2011 328i on order to replace it - ED 8/1/11
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2e9x's Major 54 Rep 1,137 Posts Drives: 335i ED 7/07 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: A Sunny Place iTrader: (2)	Exciting news! Hooter's has agreed to cater the lunch. They will be sending a couple of servers and plenty of food. This event now offers so much value for a mere $75 - You get the auto-x, lunch (with the added bonus of attractive servers), PLUS the Saturday TSD Rally all included in your entry fee. Not a bad deal if you ask me! __________________ 2010 Evo X - silver with a big, stupid wing on the back 2009 VW CC - Black/Black - with a 2011 328i on order to replace it - ED 8/1/11
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2e9x's Major 54 Rep 1,137 Posts Drives: 335i ED 7/07 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: A Sunny Place iTrader: (2)	People need to sign-up for this event. If we don't get enough pre-registration the event will be canceled. This driving fun weekend is a great value and should be truly memorable! Don't wait too long to register. __________________ 2010 Evo X - silver with a big, stupid wing on the back 2009 VW CC - Black/Black - with a 2011 328i on order to replace it - ED 8/1/11
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04-10-2009, 09:16 PM	#22
satakal Major 108 Rep 1,476 Posts Drives: e46 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: socal iTrader: (2)	I done signed up! If I fore goe the chicken on account of my being a vegetarian, can the lovely ladies substitue a lapdance?
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