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  1. ljmattox

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    #8 ljmattox, Jul 25, 2013
    They classed me in DS, which seemed correct based on what I'd read (and I had magnetic letters ready for that). I had a great time, and absolutely want to try this again.

    The STL group (StlSolo.org) runs a street tire class for the SCCA stock categories, with PAX scoring. I'll probably jump in there next time as I don't plan on buying/running R-comps as all the other DS entries had. I don't plan any equipment changes at this point while I'm trying to build my skills, and don't need sticky tires masking my bad habits!
     
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    #6 GreyLens, Jul 25, 2013
    Sounds like a great day!! What class did you run in? Hope you keep going!
     
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    #9 Jason Montague, Jul 25, 2013
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    :cornut: MINI on man. Sounds like your doing everything right including not getting too cocky but instead, learning as you go. I still like the pale blue color(I like to think of it as Infantry Powder Blue) of your MINI and especially the checkerboard roof.:Thumbsup:

    Jason
     
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    #10 GreyLens, Jul 25, 2013
    As Jason said, you're doing all the right things. I have an entry in the 2013 DSP thread that outlines the new SCCA rules for next year. Essentially, STOCK will become STREET and no more R-comps allowed. I think a fully prepped JCW for STREET will likely be quite competitive in D-STREET. Most of the mods that would be needed are things most Mini folks would do at some point anyway.

    Keep posting your results and experience. We need more folks discussing autox on MA, IMHO.

    Have fun!!
     
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    #2 Jason Montague, Jul 22, 2013
    :cornut: Great Report. Good Luck at your next one.:Thumbsup:

    Jason
     
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    #3 Dave.0, Jul 22, 2013
    Congrats and remember it all about the FUN.:Thumbsup:
     
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    #4 N2MINI, Jul 23, 2013
    For me once I started doing a few events close together I was able to better see the course, instead of just a bunch of cones everywhere!! Good Luck and keep us posted on how your doing..
     
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    #5 MCS02, Jul 23, 2013
    Your not the only only to get lost in the cones!:eek: Glad it was fun but your dating your self, air cooled VW? Ok I don't feel bad about my X1/9 decades ago.:D
     
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    #7 ljmattox, Jul 25, 2013
    We had a nice X1/9 that campaigned in KC, some nice alloys and great-sounding exhaust. Yes...many years ago!

    Thankfully, this recent course was fairly wide open, so getting lost wasn't a great threat. Back in the day, we would often run on smaller venues that had the course doubling back on itself and it was far easier to get lost. Made corner-working a real thrill!