Mowog 1 is open

[ricksellner]

I just registered and found 58 preregistered. After I was done there were 61 filling up fast don't miss out.

[porkbone]

Uh oh, here comes the panic.

It's actually not as bad as I expected. There were 40 people registered as of 12:30am this morning...

[G. Jay]

I thought it might be full by now so I got up at 12:15 to register. It doesn't look like I'll be doing that tomorrow. It looks like there is still confusion on the STS->ST thing. The only other car in Pro when I registered is a Yugo!! That should be no problem.:D

[rdub]

Yup
if you were STS last year you are ST this year
if you were STS2 last year you are STS this year
Also if you're in ST...STS....STX...STU
DON'T CLICK THE STREET TIRE INDEX BOX.......you are already in a street tire class

[JCN]

Hahaha! "Yugo Type R" :rockon

70 registered!

[nm+]

Hahaha! "Yugo Type R" :rockon

Fantastic

83

[G. Jay]

Hahaha! "Yugo Type R" :rockon

70 registered!

More of a Yugo SI I think. With the "big" Toyo's if I had to judge from the SCCAForums.com banter.

[rdub]

An Integra type R with TOYO's..maybe...A Yugo...puhleeze.......this is already getting old

[fitz]

For the first time in several years I actually remembered to check when registration opens in time to get in!

[ACRucrazy]

Uh oh, here comes the panic.



Yep, 92 registered already.
Kinda sad you have to be up at midnight to guarantee a spot. :lol:

[porkbone]

An Integra type R with TOYO's..maybe...A Yugo...puhleeze.......this is already getting old
You're right, it's an ITR on TOYOs. Sorry, the Yugo thing was just a joke. :D

[rdub]

Or a civic SI
Pat doesn't do jokes when it comes to picking a car to run

[phile]

You're right, it's an ITR on TOYOs. Sorry, the Yugo thing was just a joke. :D
Now that it is April 2 and the cat's out of the bag, please correct your entry.

[rdub]

Alright PHIL!!!!!!!

[JRTritsch]

Hmm...a week before finals so I should only do one day, Saturday or Sunday? Which one is it going to rain?

[AlexL]

Jeez. Lighten up, Randy. What's the big deal if they want to keep it a mystery, anyway? Lighten up, have some fun.

Be an elitist and go to Milwaukee in a couple weeks if you can't wait to see it.

I'm thinking they really do have a Yugo. Of course, odds are that it will break down and they will need to change their entries on the day of the event to their alternate car. ;)

[Andrew]

Hmm...a week before finals so I should only do one day, Saturday or Sunday? Which one is it going to rain?

yeah same here with the finals. I'm choosing to go to both :). But then again I live here so not as big of a deal... we could study chem during our non working break! It'll be fun!

[murph]

Hmm...a week before finals so I should only do one day, Saturday or Sunday? Which one is it going to rain?

Register for both, leave the rainy day to the waiting list.

[shane86]

ahhh... season pass is such a nice thing
/me had a good night sleep last night :D

[JCN]

103 registered!

[porkbone]

Or a civic SI
Pat doesn't do jokes when it comes to picking a car to run
Last I checked Pat has a Yugo in his signature.

Man, you guys are so grumpy!

[washburn]

C'mon....let's all be fun havers!

[shane86]

Guys... pat sent me some pictures.. it's a yugo.
i still can't belive they bought one to campaign in ST

[VanFab]

Guys... pat sent me some pictures.. it's a yugo.
i still can't belive they bought one to campaign in ST

I still can't figure out whether or not this whole thing is a joke. :(

I guess I'm not old enough to have a bias against of the Yugo and rule it out as a complete impossibility.

Is it lighter than the 1989 Civic Si?

Jake

[Jeff (The Alignment Guy)]

I've seen the car. It just has a "Civic Look" body kit from JC Whitney.

[VanFab]

In any case, it appears running a Yugo in ST isn't a big enough challenge for Pat.

He's registered for STU.

[LCRider]

This year is a little slower. 12:15 and I still made it in!! :D

[washburn]

Oops...that was a mistake...fixed. Chris and I feel like it's time to spill the beans......
(Although it may not say "Bridgestone" over the front tires....)

[washburn]

Chris Deutsch....did you get an Evo RS?????? Ha, ha....I knew you would miss it!!

[G. Jay]

That's prrty. I liked it better when you had the Yugo though. How is Larry "doing the rain dance" B taking it?:D :D

[larry200]

That's prrty. I liked it better when you had the Yugo though. How is Larry "doing the rain dance" B taking it?:D :D

Well, he's not running in the PRO class, for one thing.

-- Larry "For the first two events, that would be the *SNOW* dance" B.

[G. Jay]

Well, he's not running in the PRO class, for one thing.

-- Larry "For the first two events, that would be the *SNOW* dance" B.

Doh! :oops: Good point. Well maybe you should join us!! Please bring your snow tires. That should ensure sunny days.

[murph]

Are you guys sure you don't want to run that thing in STX, what with all the quality competition this year? (you'll probably still kick my butt with it)

[evilpope2001]

Yep, 92 registered already.
Kinda sad you have to be up at midnight to guarantee a spot. :lol:

i didn't even worry about it and got registered just fine at 11:30 ish with 105 total registered. Having to get up at midnight is a large exaggeration at least.

[JCN]

i didn't even worry about it and got registered just fine at 11:30 ish with 105 total registered. Having to get up at midnight is a large exaggeration at least.

Yes, but consider that some of our smaller venues cap out around 120...

BTW, 118 registered!

[JCN]

Excited to see the Exige S run!

[JCN]

Oops...that was a mistake...fixed. Chris and I feel like it's time to spill the beans......
(Although it may not say "Bridgestone" over the front tires....)

The photochop isn't bad.... :lol:

[Toothy]

The Myautoevents site must be down...can't register! :(

[Andrew]

The Myautoevents site must be down...can't register! :(

The site will still load for me. Are you having issues with registering specifically?

Keep trying!

[Toothy]

thanks andrew! hmmm...i don't get it... My comps at work are being weird. Maybe i'll have andres reg me so i get a spot!

[JRTritsch]

thanks andrew! hmmm...i don't get it... My comps at work are being weird. Maybe i'll have andres reg me so i get a spot!

This happened to me yesterday...couldn't get the site to load from school and then when I went home it was fine...

[Andrew]

This happened to me yesterday...couldn't get the site to load from school and then when I went home it was fine...

it must be the curse of the work place.

[ACRucrazy]

Yes, but consider that some of our smaller venues cap out around 120...

BTW, 118 registered!


Yea, I dunno what the limit to this one is, but I recall the last few years at DCTC were limited to the 120 or so?

[ychanus]

Oops, completely forgot. Thanks for the reminder.

Just got in for me and Anna.

See you guys all again!

127 registered!!!

[porkbone]

The photochop isn't bad.... :lol:
Photochop indeed. Pretty sloppy really but you get the idea. Hopefully we will have a real picture in the next couple weeks.

[CDeutsch]

Chris Deutsch....did you get an Evo RS?????? Ha, ha....I knew you would miss it!!

Nope. Yugo. ;)

J/k

We'll see. I'll let you know for sure Friday night. Flying one way to California in the morning with a check. Hopefully I'll be driving back.

[AQuimby]

Pretty depressing to see this, since I will be unable to attend most of this season.
The valley fair events are always such a blast.

[JCN]

Is it silver, too? :lol:

S2000 guys have this problem. There are few who have bought, sold, bought, sold, and bought virtually the same car.

I'm half thinking about an unmolested 06 (s2k) for summer driving.

[VanFab]

Oops...that was a mistake...fixed. Chris and I feel like it's time to spill the beans......
(Although it may not say "Bridgestone" over the front tires....)

Sweet!

It will be a privilege to have a nationally competitive Spec Civic at every event as a benchmark.

This makes me wish I had a 4x100 bolt pattern; perhaps some of us could get together for tire testing. Are those 15x7.5 SSRs all around?

Congratulations on the purchase! I'll be cheering for you guys.

Jake

[engifineer]

I was number 21... so the first after the preregistered people :D By about 12:15am about 15 more had registered I think!

[VanFab]

Chris Deutsch....did you get an Evo RS?????? Ha, ha....I knew you would miss it!!

After seeing the Evo Buyer's Guide in the April 2009 issue of GRM, I started to wonder why the RS isn't dominant in STU. 150-lb weight savings...?!

Has anyone campaigned one nationally?

144 entries!

[Jrod13]

I got in. Go me. I can't wait to dice it up in XP. This year is going to be super fun.

[ricksellner]

How do I change to street tire class? After running where no one was I decided to earn a trophy again. HEHE

[Toothy]

Sweet! Chris D glad to hear it man! Good luck with the purchase and road trip back home! Excellent. I was able to register tonight. Word up!

[JCN]

11 spots left... will it fill up before MOWOG#2 opens?

[Andrew]

11 spots left... will it fill up before MOWOG#2 opens?

I say no, what says you?


I was able to register tonight.

Nice!

[JCN]

Sweet! Chris D glad to hear it man! Good luck with the purchase and road trip back home! Excellent. I was able to register tonight. Word up!

Brandon, you're listed twice... unless Brandon Ranvekholder is your evil twin...

[marks_lude]

whew, just got in as 149.... Thanks to Josh for the reminder. I'm on vacation and totally forgot.

[JCN]

whew, just got in as 149.... Thanks to Josh for the reminder. I'm on vacation and totally forgot.

I was wondering if Team Tramp Stamp was going to appear in its full glory. :lol:

[Scuba_Steve]

My car is still on jack stands. I really need that heated garage so I don't have to do a seasons worth of work in March and April :(

[Kracka]

I'm in! Uncompetitive SM Evo IX :)

[ada///M]

39 people in Street Tire :rockon

[JCN]

I say no, what says you?

9 spots left with 2.5 hours to go....

[porkbone]

It will be a privilege to have a nationally competitive Spec Civic at every event as a benchmark.

...

Are those 15x7.5 SSRs all around?

In the photo, yes... however we may end up running a slightly different wheel setup. Lots of testing to do...

thanks!

[Teddy.B]

39 people in Street Tire :rockon

I see some fast names and cars in there.

[_celldweller]

Lucky me got a spot!

[JCN]

2 spots left and one hour before MOWOG #2 opens!

[Chippy569]

myautoevents.com routes me to one of those "this website doesn't really exist" pages...?

[Andrew]

one more!

try this link?

http://www.myautoevents.com/pls/mae/frmEventList.Show?pstext=Minnesota%20Autosports%20 Club

[JCN]

Hurry, hurry before the last spot is GONE!

[ada///M]

I see some fast names and cars in there.
:evil:
Looks like Todd Freeman is planning on making more of the events this year. I also see Dave Bahl in there. No Salah though? Maybe he'll just make it to sunday again this year. Or how about Adam Ansorge? I thought he was considering STindex this year?

Just look how few people are running sticky tire-stock classes. It's gonna be a pretty intense year!

[Chippy569]

1 spot left! try this
http://myautoevents.com/pls/mae/frmEventList.Show?psTEXT=mowog&x=0&y=0

clicked the link and all i see is this:
http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk223/Chippy569/RandomStuff/Picture2-2.png

[BergeGuy]

The link is bad it appears, has http:// twice

http://www.myautoevents.com/pls/mae/frmMain.Show

[Chippy569]

i see the same thing for any page with anything to do with myautoevents.com

[JCN]

There's no www.

[JCN]

Maybe you have a virus.

[JCN]

All those links work for me.

[VanFab]

In the photo, yes... however we may end up running a slightly different wheel setup. Lots of testing to do...

thanks!

Seems to me it would be hard to beat a 15x7.5 SSR.

Maybe a 16x7.5? Comes with an extra inch in diameter if selecting the Toyos, though...

Or perhaps even a 17x7.5? 215/40ZR17 Dunlop, anyone?

In any case, I'll be on standby to purchase the tires you pros don't like. :p

Jake

[Chippy569]

i can't seem to register for mowog2 because of this bullsh*t....



son of a...


[edit] using a proxy server seems to be letting me correctly access... but then i can't log in... ugh. fml.


[edit 2] got logged on but now when i hit submit to register, i get...

Unable to Complete Request

* First Name is required

i have my first name in the field.


*sigh* someone want to just reserve me a spot in SI?


[edit3] finally got it taken care of.

[G. Jay]

One spot left for M1. MAE works normal for me. Just registered 66th for M2.

[ricksellner]

Street tire will be very popular this year Saving lots of money on not buying race tires. I just got into m2 number 76.

[engifineer]

ST looks to be very tough.. smaller numbre of entries and the fast guys are still there. And I will be starting the season with a completely different suspension setup and different tires.... that will be interesting.

And I even accidentally registered for STS at first... till I noticed Miatas in the same class as me :lol:

[rdub]

MOG 1 is FULL

[Andrew]

ST looks to be very tough.. smaller numbre of entries and the fast guys are still there. And I will be starting the season with a completely different suspension setup and different tires.... that will be interesting.

And I even accidentally registered for STS at first... till I noticed Miatas in the same class as me :lol:

there's still a protege hanging out in sts :) us miata drivers appreciate the variety, but, that just wont fit. :(

[JCN]

42 spots left for MOWOG#2!

[VanFab]

ST looks to be very tough.. smaller numbre of entries and the fast guys are still there.

x2.

I'll probably still be wearing the old RT-615s for the first couple of events, though. I need to shake the rust off before I worry too much about any setup changes.

Jake

[Vampyre]

Im on the fence about siging up for mowog2

Moved to mn last year and that was a few months after the novice school last year.

So today while looking at car forums I check this one and see i missed this years class 2 ><

I have never done any autocross in the past but have always wanted to. So that novice class would be right up my alley. I have posted a wtb post seeing if anyone cant go and would want to sell me there spot.

When I moved up here I sold my s2k and got a 08 STi to better handle the weather up here. Im currenty at stage 1 when a perrin map flash. Still running the stock dunlops in the summer months.

What class would i be in with the ecu flash? What class if i added a downpipe and went to stage 2 would i be in? What about bigger front and rear sway bars?

thanks

[Scuba_Steve]

Im on the fence about siging up for mowog2
...

For now I would recommend signing up in SI until you decide what class you want to be in. Anyone can enter SI providing they have not won an event in that class.

If you can't get in the Novice class, don't worry just let let people know you are new and they will show you the ropes. I was in your shoes last year and if nothing else, sign up, PM me and I'll guide you through the procedures (as best I can):)

You can even have an instructor ride with you on all or some of your drives if you want.

[Jrod13]

Agreed with Steve. Don't worry about not knowing what to do. Just find anyone that kind of looks like they know what they are doing, and they should be able to help you out.

Most of all just have fun 8)

[Vampyre]

For now I would recommend signing up in SI until you decide what class you want to be in. Anyone can enter SI providing they have not won an event in that class.



So so can be in the SI class untill you win it? Or figure out what class you want to compet in?

Sounds like the place for me. Now to see if i can get the woman to bring her 06 honda SI out with me.

[MustGoFaster]

Yup! SI is 100% open. Free game untill you take a class win at an event. After that, you are banned, and Phill has a talk with you... :D

[JCN]

Chicago's novice school is this weekend.
Milwaukee's school is two weeks from Saturday.

[JCN]

Still waiting on my Phil talk...

[Jrod13]

Or you can be like me and realize a Hyundai will never win anything and give up. Then you realize it is a much better idea to just co drive a BMW that is a eleventysquillion times faster than your Hyundai.

[MustGoFaster]

Or you can be like me and realize a Hyundai will never win anything and give up. Then you realize it is a much better idea to just co drive a BMW that is a eleventysquillion times faster than your Hyundai.

+1 I'm just lucky to score a co-drive in the EBS. Anyone wanna place bets on me owning a Miata next year? ;)

[phile]

Im on the fence about siging up for mowog2


OK, if you are serious about falling face-first into autocrossing and can't get into the novice school, here is my suggestion for a full-immersion experience:

Sign up now for Mowog 2. Class SI.

Clear your schedule for that weekend.

Beg, borrow or buy a Snell helmet. Loaners at an event are a hassle.

Sign up for a permanent number. Costs a buck and change on paypal. You will get instructions emailed to you after you sign up for M2. Figure out ahead of time how you are going to put your number on your car. Number hassles at the event suck up time and energy that could be used to learn and have fun.

Show up at M1 and volunteer to work. Have your helmet in your car. Walk the course and ask questions (even though you will not be driving this course). Hang around all day, working, watching and learning. Pray that there are fun-runs at day's end. If there are, haunt the grid carrying your helmet with a pleading look on your face (loaners may be difficult to come by). Get as many rides as you can (sorry, you can't drive).

Show up early for M2. Get your car prep done early and walk the course as many times as you can. If one of the highly-motivated does not want to talk to you, it is just that (s)he needs this walk to concentrate. Don't be offended or discouraged, just walk with someone else. Ask around for instructors.

MAC offers instructors to ride with you on every run. Take the offer. Get one of us in your right seat to point out out things. You don't get faster on the run with the instructor. You get more-informed. You will be faster the next run.

Again, pray for fun runs. This time you can drive. :)

Some people understand autocross right away and get really fast right out of the box. These people are VERY rare.

Some people figure out autocross over time and become fast.

Some people figure out autocross over time but run into a wall of their limited native talent.

All of these people can have fun and enjoy the sport for decades. It's addictive, and we can't wait to pull you in. ;)

[VanFab]

OK, if you are serious about falling face-first into autocrossing and can't get into the novice school, here is my suggestion for a full-immersion experience:

Sign up now for Mowog 2. Class SI.

Clear your schedule for that weekend.

Beg, borrow or buy a Snell helmet. Loaners at an event are a hassle.

Sign up for a permanent number. Costs a buck and change on paypal. You will get instructions emailed to you after you sign up for M2. Figure out ahead of time how you are going to put your number on your car. Number hassles at the event suck up time and energy that could be used to learn and have fun.

Show up at M1 and volunteer to work. Have your helmet in your car. Walk the course and ask questions (even though you will not be driving this course). Hang around all day, working, watching and learning. Pray that there are fun-runs at day's end. If there are, haunt the grid carrying your helmet with a pleading look on your face (loaners may be difficult to come by). Get as many rides as you can (sorry, you can't drive).

Show up early for M2. Get your car prep done early and walk the course as many times as you can. If one of the highly-motivated does not want to talk to you, it is just that (s)he needs this walk to concentrate. Don't be offended or discouraged, just walk with someone else. Ask around for instructors.

MAC offers instructors to ride with you on every run. Take the offer. Get one of us in your right seat to point out out things. You don't get faster on the run with the instructor. You get more-informed. You will be faster the next run.

Again, pray for fun runs. This time you can drive. :)

Some people understand autocross right away and get really fast right out of the box. These people are VERY rare.

Some people figure out autocross over time and become fast.

Some people figure out autocross over time but run into a wall of their limited native talent.

All of these people can have fun and enjoy the sport for decades. It's addictive, and we can't wait to pull you in. ;)

Good speech, Phil (and good advice, too). :)

[JCN]

Additional advice:

Even if you only have a cheapy camera, try to get in-car video of your runs.

Try to befriend veteran drivers.

Compare their videos to yours.

See if someone will critique your videos for you.

Buy / borrow / read autocross instruction books for basic theory.

[MustGoFaster]

Im on the fence about siging up for mowog2


Just do it! Nike (TM)

As you can see there are plenty of people willing to lend advice and guide you. If you end up not liking it, it was only $35.

[Vampyre]

WOWZERS!!! I was not expecting the outpouring of help. I have signed up for mowog#2 entry #139 I believe. As far as my GF goes she is going to come and watch this time around.

I will be looking into buying my own helmet this coming week. I got a big head and I remember my old motorcylce helmet did not smell to good after a while :-p

see you guys out there :rockon

p.s. I guess blue painters tape would be best for a temp soultion to the numbering? I've also sent my $1.35 to claim a number for the 09 season.

[MNbiker]

p.s. I guess blue painters tape would be best for a temp soultion to the numbering? I've also sent my $1.35 to claim a number for the 09 season.
Actually, printing big numbers off on a laser printer works better. The black numbers on a white background are easier to read and very simple to tape onto your car. Note: numbers need to be a minimum of 8" tall.

[engifineer]

+1 on the big black numbers on a white background. Makes sure that your number doesnt get mixed up in the system, reduces mis-called cones and makes the corner worker jobs MUCH easier.

Glad you are making it out. It is a good group of people and everyone is willing to help out. This is my 3rd season, and people did a great job of making me feel comfortable the first event I was in. I predict you will be addicted ;)

[o2_designs]

I just got signed up for the Sunday event Mowog2. When I did there was 130 people. I just looked now 10 minutes later to change my class to ST and there is almost 150. They are going fast...

[94TOY]

well i missed M1, and got in for M2. not sure my car type is correct, but i just wanted to get my registration in.

[JCN]

What color is your NSX? Pictures, please!!!!

[marks_lude]

Dustin, nice choice! s2000 just wasnt cool enough huh? haha! cant wait to see it.

[oldtoyota]

What color is your NSX? Pictures, please!!!!

Why would he want another Mid-Engined car? You can't even rotate tires from front to back on them.

[Chippy569]

The SI class is quite a bit more full than i was expecting! Good to see!

[nm+]

The SI class is quite a bit more full than i was expecting! Good to see!

30, that is impressive

[JCN]

MOWOG 1 and 2 are now FULL! Pretty impressive turnout!

[AQuimby]

Is there going to be the usual waiting list at the event?

Just in case I find a sitter.:)

[speedyham]

Is there going to be the usual waiting list at the event?

Just in case I find a sitter.:)

There is always a waiting list. It wouldn't be the same if you didn't show.

[washburn]

For the sake of those who may not know, ther is no "waiting list" kept prior to the event. Aside from private sales of spots in the for sale section, (which are traded at face value BTW) a list is kept the morning of the event. You show up early....early....and get your name on it. When the no shows are tallied, you may get a spot. Usually works out pretty good, but no guarantee's of course.

[AQuimby]

For the sake of those who may not know, ther is no "waiting list" kept prior to the event. Aside from private sales of spots in the for sale section, (which are traded at face value BTW) a list is kept the morning of the event. You show up early....early....and get your name on it. When the no shows are tallied, you may get a spot. Usually works out pretty good, but no guarantee's of course.

Yeah driving all that way to not get in would really suck. But the fact that I may be willing to take that chance just shows the addiction.


There is always a waiting list. It wouldn't be the same if you didn't show.

Trust me I want to go. It wouldn't feel the same to miss them this year.