- 241. Re: Fw: SOLO 1 - Closed vs Open Cars (score: 1)
- Author: "Jamie Sculerati" <jamies@mrj.com>
- Date: Fri, 23 Apr 1999 08:06:57 -0500
- Thanks! (Didn't say it wasn't in the book, just that I couldn't find it....) Jamie '92 Prelude Si Speed Demon Racing http://www.mindspring.com/~jsculerati/sdr
- /html/autox/1999-04/msg01255.html (9,605 bytes)
- 242. Re: Safety Tech Procedure (score: 1)
- Author: "Jamie Sculerati" <jamies@mrj.com>
- Date: Fri, 23 Apr 1999 09:16:15 -0500
- You're right -- having the car running without a driver isn't too sharp and idea. Local (metro D.C. in this case) procedure is to have the driver blip the throttle from inside the car -- I've run in
- /html/autox/1999-04/msg01258.html (9,042 bytes)
- 243. Re: Fw: SOLO 1 - Closed vs Open Cars (score: 1)
- Author: "Jamie Sculerati" <jamies@mrj.com>
- Date: Fri, 23 Apr 1999 15:18:49 -0500
- interpretation. :-) fits "B" above. Obviously, some agree, since I and others have been allowed to compete that way (though I've never tried it in SCCA). opinions. Now that we have the facts, is ther
- /html/autox/1999-04/msg01304.html (10,716 bytes)
- 244. Re: SCCA wisdom (was Required Stickers) (score: 1)
- Author: "Jamie Sculerati" <jamies@mrj.com>
- Date: Sat, 24 Apr 1999 20:11:26 -0400
- Not exactly. We cannot advertise specifically for spectators, because (I assume for insurance reasons) that would require additional safety and crowd control measures precautions we're generally not
- /html/autox/1999-04/msg01390.html (7,702 bytes)
- 245. Re: Lug Nuts and such (score: 1)
- Author: "Jamie Sculerati" <jamies@mrj.com>
- Date: Sun, 25 Apr 1999 23:13:07 -0400
- the right front lug nuts loose. So I did not change one of the tires for the trip back home. When I got home, I ended up shearing off the wheel stud trying to remove the lug nut. morning, I weakened
- /html/autox/1999-04/msg01433.html (7,942 bytes)
- 246. Re: Novice classing (was Why smaller pulley) (score: 1)
- Author: "Jamie Sculerati" <jamies@mrj.com>
- Date: Thu, 29 Apr 1999 16:04:34 -0400
- The value of allowing region to modify the class structure, IMO, is for permanent changes desired by the local competitors -- allowing SFCs in SP, or unlimited wheels in Prepared, for example -- rath
- /html/autox/1999-04/msg01676.html (8,144 bytes)
- 247. Re: Pax, Ok hurt me (score: 1)
- Author: "Jamie Sculerati" <jamies@mrj.com>
- Date: Fri, 30 Apr 1999 09:40:47 -0500
- "Professional Auto-cross." Invented specifically to support a series which no longer exists -- but seems to have proven useful enough that the index has lived on and spawned many imitators. else know
- /html/autox/1999-04/msg01723.html (8,083 bytes)
- 248. Re: Fear and loathing in SRF was Re: Palm Pilot as temp probe (score: 1)
- Author: "Jamie Sculerati" <jamies@mrj.com>
- Date: Fri, 30 Apr 1999 12:06:03 -0500
- Never thought I'd be pining for A008s... In that case, I have four you're welcome to -- you can just see where the "tread" used to be.... Jamie '92 Prelude Si (new shoes for baby this year) Speed Dem
- /html/autox/1999-04/msg01736.html (7,319 bytes)
- 249. Weenies and tech responsibilities (score: 1)
- Author: "Jamie Sculerati" <jamies@mrj.com>
- Date: Tue, 2 Mar 1999 20:26:19 -0500
- Now this was interesting. Has something changed this year, or is this unique to Tours? In past years (at least as far up as divisional events), Tech had one responsibility and one only: insure every
- /html/autox/1999-03/msg00132.html (8,418 bytes)
- 250. Re: Weenies and tech responsibilities (score: 1)
- Author: "Jamie Sculerati" <jamies@mrj.com>
- Date: Tue, 2 Mar 1999 23:20:46 -0500
- Sure it's listed -- on the tech sheet the registrar hands out. But Tech has no responsibility (at any event I've worked) to verify the registration information is correct -- just that the car is safe
- /html/autox/1999-03/msg00150.html (9,132 bytes)
- 251. Re: Course designs (score: 1)
- Author: "Jamie Sculerati" <jamies@mrj.com>
- Date: Wed, 3 Mar 1999 19:37:53 -0500
- A gated course is one that's defined by a series of gates (or gates and boxes), similar to a downhill slalom course in skiing. As opposed to a course completely outlined with cones (aka a minature ro
- /html/autox/1999-03/msg00220.html (8,105 bytes)
- 252. Re: Course designs (score: 1)
- Author: "Jamie Sculerati" <jamies@mrj.com>
- Date: Wed, 3 Mar 1999 19:56:00 -0500
- expected *Why* is this expected at regional events? I'll admit, this is a pet peeve -- an autocross isn't a navigation or memory exercise. Odd lines and obstacles are part of the challenge, but their
- /html/autox/1999-03/msg00222.html (8,085 bytes)
- 253. Re: Course designs (score: 1)
- Author: "Jamie Sculerati" <jamies@mrj.com>
- Date: Thu, 4 Mar 1999 23:09:55 -0500
- IMHO. Unfortunately, I don't have a rule book handy right now, but I seem to recall a paragraph in there which says this isn't so. Either way, IMO, this is the fastest way to discourage new drivers -
- /html/autox/1999-03/msg00299.html (8,204 bytes)
- 254. Re: What class MX-3 with v-6 (score: 1)
- Author: "Jamie Sculerati" <jamies@mrj.com>
- Date: Thu, 4 Mar 1999 23:22:44 -0500
- what about the 6 cyl version? They used to run in D Stock -- may have been shuffled to ES in the last go around. As I recall, they weren't too competitive -- 6 cylinders, but still only 1.8 liters. T
- /html/autox/1999-03/msg00302.html (7,253 bytes)
- 255. Re: course design (score: 1)
- Author: "Jamie Sculerati" <jamies@mrj.com>
- Date: Sat, 6 Mar 1999 17:55:26 -0500
- There's really a pretty simple fix to this: the next gate/box/slalom/wall of death or other significant course feature should be within the driver's field of view along the (course-intended) directio
- /html/autox/1999-03/msg00429.html (8,529 bytes)
- 256. Re: course design (score: 1)
- Author: "Jamie Sculerati" <jamies@mrj.com>
- Date: Mon, 8 Mar 1999 20:52:09 -0500
- If you're just refering to multiple loops around the pavement, that's not necessarily a problem. I've designed courses in parking lots which seemed smaller than my back yard without making them Micke
- /html/autox/1999-03/msg00540.html (9,324 bytes)
- 257. Re: Classify this car... (score: 1)
- Author: "Jamie Sculerati" <jamies@mrj.com>
- Date: Mon, 8 Mar 1999 23:35:58 -0500
- have a That is tough -- on the SCCA web site, I don't see a Civic beyond 1995 classified in SP.... I'm certain CSP is a pretty safe bet, though. Jamie '92 Prelude Si (too heavy for a good CSP car) Sp
- /html/autox/1999-03/msg00556.html (7,194 bytes)
- 258. Re: Autox on TV? (score: 1)
- Author: "Jamie Sculerati" <jamies@mrj.com>
- Date: Tue, 9 Mar 1999 20:00:25 -0500
- Sounds alot like the new scheme for Pro Solo, doesn't it? Honestly, though, if autocross makes it to TV, that's probably what it will take, together with many of the other modifications to make PS mo
- /html/autox/1999-03/msg00605.html (7,282 bytes)
- 259. Re: ECLIPSE REACTION (score: 1)
- Author: "Jamie Sculerati" <jamies@mrj.com>
- Date: Wed, 10 Mar 1999 21:40:46 -0500
- GS car its during with I That's funny -- before last year, no one considered the Eclipse/Talon a serious GS car -- too heavy, AWD pushed too much, too much turbo lag, etc. Then a few people went to t
- /html/autox/1999-03/msg00686.html (9,558 bytes)
- 260. Re: Racing Cadillacs!!! (score: 1)
- Author: "Jamie Sculerati" <jamies@mrj.com>
- Date: Fri, 12 Mar 1999 00:12:56 -0500
- Not a Caddy, but about 15 years ago, we had a guy show up at a Chanute AFB event with a '65 Lincoln Continental. Book 'em, Dano! Jamie '92 Prelude Si Speed Demon Racing http://www.mindspring.com/~jsc
- /html/autox/1999-03/msg00803.html (8,736 bytes)
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