autocross meet - may 20th
05-08-2012 | 11:28 AM
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05-08-2012 | 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by aCab' timestamp='1336504157' post='21680016
[quote name='jeggy' timestamp='1336501707' post='21679836']
What's wrong with yo race car?
What's wrong with yo race car?
We'll see...
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Or, even better, another S.
05-08-2012 | 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisM623' timestamp='1336481867' post='21678797
[quote name='K1ngfunK' timestamp='1336456863' post='21678342']
One thing with number magnets: WCMC has asked that all drivers remove all of these when going to and from their events. They feel it gives the impression of competition even when we're driving on the street.
One thing with number magnets: WCMC has asked that all drivers remove all of these when going to and from their events. They feel it gives the impression of competition even when we're driving on the street.
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I'm sorry...I draw the line here. Once I leave the lot...their responsibility and obligation go out the window. If I act like an asshat it's all on me...not them...and I hope any law enforcement would recognize that. If anything my numbers might draw others to see where I'm going, watch the races...and maybe bring their car next time.
My numbers are staying on until the event is over.
/threadjack
05-08-2012 | 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by K1ngfunK' timestamp='1336493103' post='21679286
[quote name='ChrisM623' timestamp='1336481867' post='21678797']
[quote name='K1ngfunK' timestamp='1336456863' post='21678342']
One thing with number magnets: WCMC has asked that all drivers remove all of these when going to and from their events. They feel it gives the impression of competition even when we're driving on the street.
[quote name='K1ngfunK' timestamp='1336456863' post='21678342']
One thing with number magnets: WCMC has asked that all drivers remove all of these when going to and from their events. They feel it gives the impression of competition even when we're driving on the street.
[/quote]
I'm sorry...I draw the line here. Once I leave the lot...their responsibility and obligation go out the window. If I act like an asshat it's all on me...not them...and I hope any law enforcement would recognize that. If anything my numbers might draw others to see where I'm going, watch the races...and maybe bring their car next time.
My numbers are staying on until the event is over.
/threadjack
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I'm not seeing I necessarily agree with them, I'm just saying that's what they told me.
I mostly worry something might happen and one of mine will fall off on the road, so I take 'em off when leaving. I don't think they care when it comes to going to grab lunch and stuff, though.
05-09-2012 | 02:33 AM
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Counterpoint:
We once had a guy show up about 2 hours after the event started. He was too late to register and had missed the safety meeting. He got pissed and proceeded to do some donuts in the parking lot adjacent to the one the autox was being held on. He ends up running into a light pole. Security and the police show up. We had a whole season of autocross scheduled, and shortly after we received cancellation notices for the remaining events. Even though he had nothing to do with our autocross, he ruined it for everyone. It's true that as long as no one acts like an asshat in and around the event, all is good, but it is hard to expect 70 people to behave. That being said pure asshattery could ruin the event for everyone whether or not you keep your numbers on the car
We once had a guy show up about 2 hours after the event started. He was too late to register and had missed the safety meeting. He got pissed and proceeded to do some donuts in the parking lot adjacent to the one the autox was being held on. He ends up running into a light pole. Security and the police show up. We had a whole season of autocross scheduled, and shortly after we received cancellation notices for the remaining events. Even though he had nothing to do with our autocross, he ruined it for everyone. It's true that as long as no one acts like an asshat in and around the event, all is good, but it is hard to expect 70 people to behave. That being said pure asshattery could ruin the event for everyone whether or not you keep your numbers on the car
05-09-2012 | 03:46 AM
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Quick follow-up. You would be amazed how easy it is to lose a venue. If the coords are being a little anal realize it is for the good of the group so we can continue to do this on a regular basis. Whenever a police officer, town official, or even a concerned citizen comes to see what the ruckus is all about, we should be very welcoming and friendly. It doesn't cost anything and puts the club and our activities in a good light.
