Capital Driving Club Discussion Forum

Ed/Organizers:

I suggest we go to a 3 heat format. The doubling of heats can make the waiting between runs a little too long, not to mention those enduring the length of the work sessions. This is also compounded by the imbalance seen this past weekend between A and B run groups.

I realize that the roster is already in full swing, but just a suggestion for consideration...

Thanks,

- Allen.

3 heats might be beneficial. If we assume another 50 car lineup that's approximately 16 cars per heat, 8 cars per group. It'd make for quick runs and you wouldn't feel like you were burning to a crisp while working the course. The only downside is making sure we have enough people working the course. Last week it seemed like we had too many people. Some stations had 3 guys and I believe I saw a few groups of people where there wasn't even a station.

That's something that would need to be organized before the event though to make things easier on the organizers that day.

All in all not a terrible idea though.

OK. I'll put people in one of 3 heats as the sign up and will re-distribute those currently in heat 4.

Ed

The long heats were more a result of the course design than the number of cars per heat. This is a big lot and we are stretched fairly thin with just 5 work stations. That means we need at least 10 people (not including organizers) working those stations. That's 20 cars per heat (or 24 including organizers) to have enough people working the course. If we end up with only 50 people total (like the last event) and run 3 heats, we get around 7 workers per half, spread out to 5 stations. It's just not enough.

Hopefully we will get more participation at the next event. Regardless, I will try to design the course so that we have more overlap and spend less time out working the course.

Gawd no. Not even shorter!

Sorry Ben we have to have more than some drag strips connected by turnarounds.

BugBomb wrote:The long heats were more a result of the course design than the number of cars per heat. This is a big lot and we are stretched fairly thin with just 5 work stations. That means we need at least 10 people (not including organizers) working those stations. That's 20 cars per heat (or 24 including organizers) to have enough people working the course. If we end up with only 50 people total (like the last event) and run 3 heats, we get around 7 workers per half, spread out to 5 stations. It's just not enough.

Hopefully we will get more participation at the next event. Regardless, I will try to design the course so that we have more overlap and spend less time out working the course.

Totally understand the points regarding covering course work stations... Your consideration of the suggestion is much appreciated. I know you'll come up with a fun course!

- Allen.

bugman1964 wrote:Sorry Ben we have to have more than some drag strips connected by turnarounds.

Ha ha. Not necessarily straighter, just not shorter. . . . Baby's got to stretch her legs . . .

Ben L wrote:

bugman1964 wrote:Sorry Ben we have to have more than some drag strips connected by turnarounds.

Ha ha. Not necessarily straighter, just not shorter. . . . Baby's got to stretch her legs . . .

Ben:

We gonna stir up the CACC guys again for this one? Seems quiet over there for the 21st date...

- Allen.

I have presents on the way which should be on the car by this event

you better watch your back Frank and Dave

I'm driving my Miata too, with some new shoes.

FredK wrote:I'm driving my Miata too, with some new shoes.

haha, oh no...

FredK wrote:I'm driving my Miata too, with some new shoes.

Okay wtf, everybodys got some new stuff on, im feeling left out

I actually am "making" this event. I got someone to cover my pace car and announcer duties int he morning at Summit so I can do some morning runs as the rest of the CDC events look very skeptical to if I can make even one or two more.

FredK wrote:I'm driving my Miata too, with some new shoes.

LOL...Simpson brand?

So I decided not to go to the TSCC championship event at Virginia Beach this weekend and instead will be at Winchester both days between CDC & MBCA(my first event with this group). Tons of runs, economical, no hotel & I get my expertly grilled veg sausages by my favorite club! Besides, the salt air is bad for my hairdresser's car.

John

How does one register for an MBCA event? I'd like to run that event.

MBC of Greater Washington only offer onsite registration which starts at 8. CDC members get a discount. There's a link to the website if you want more info on my blog, lower right.

http://autocrossr.blogspot.com/

Its on now. A certain Stalker Lotus replica and a whistling Cobra have just joined the list of combatants for this weekend.

Yeah something about some lame event cancelled.

jake

What! I just came in from putting my crappy old tires on, guess I'll head back to the barn.

Dang, if only 12/16ths of the usual folks would call out sick or go to another event, I just might have a chance for FTD. Specially if I start first

BugBomb wrote:Its on now. A certain Stalker Lotus replica and a whistling Cobra have just joined the list of combatants for this weekend.

Wade opted not to go to RIR?

RIR has been postponed until next year.

I think they only filled 20 of the 60 slots, so there's no way they could make it work.

No biggie...I love Winchester!

what is RIR?