Austin Healey Hillclimb

[weidnerpaul]

Here is the info for the Hillclimb, 60 cars total with a maximum of 20 non-classic cars (a rusted out Civic is not a classic). This is a 70% event as in anyone entering must agree to drive well within their and their cars limits. It is NOT the place to go 100%!!! There are big trees, a hill on one side and a ravine on the other and the guardrail does not go the full length of the course. If you can't agree to that don't register. That said it is a fun day with a small autocross on the flat then the hillclimb. I don't want to post the contact info on this site, PM me and I will send it to you.
I hope to see some of you there!
Paul



Healey Hillclimb V


Saturday, July 8, 2006

(rain date Sunday, July 9)


Afton Alps Recreation Area


The Minnesota Austin-Healey Club invites you to TAKE THE HILL! Hillclimbs

enjoy a proud place in the history of European motor sports. Now you can be

part of that tradition and make history with your own run TO THE TOP !


On-site registration opens at 7:00am, closes at 8:30am


MANDATORY drivers meeting at 8:30 am


Late arrivals will NOT be allowed to run, even if they are prepaid. No

refunds.


Drivers must be 18+, sign waiver, pass on-site tech inspection, wear helmet

(Bring a Snell 85 or newer. We'll have some loaners) Visit

www.healeyclub.org/safetymain.htm (http://www.healeyclub.org/safetymain.htm) for safety details.


New this year: Vintage Race Car Exhibit sponsored by Vintage Sports Car

Racing. See pre- and post-war track classics!


CORNER WORKERS NEEDED! Want to get close to the action but not drive? Like

to wave flags and blow whistles? Free treats provided to all volunteers,

and those who stay 8:30 to 5 will receive a free buffet lunch! Space is

limited, so call Tom now to reserve your coveted place among the cones.


The course is entirely paved roadway. Drivers will run in the order their

paid registrations are received. We will try to give everyone five runs,

more if time permits. From 12:30 to 1:30 we will take a break to enjoy the

optional buffet luncheon served in the ski chalet ($10 cash or check, pay

your server).


Directions: I 94 East past St. Paul, take exit 253 and turn right onto

Manning Ave/Hwy 95. After 6.8 miles turn left onto 70th Street. After 3.5

miles turn left into the Afton Alps complex.


Advance registration (deadline July 5) $20 for Austin-Healey Club members,

$30 for all others. Day-of-show registration $25 for A-H Club members, $40

for all others.

[pinhead]

I did this event last year, and thought it was a lot of fun. The autocross section was uber-tight, and the hill was WAY too steep for my little Cooper, but it was still a blast.

Definately one event to take it easy on, though! Ask Steven Beutow about the deer! Yikes.

But you get to see some sweet old cars, and you're fed a lunch. Not too shabby!

[EWAustin]

Having worked at Afton Alps, and driven the road many times, Paul's warnings about not driving 100% are well worth heeding.

I know someone who went over the edge in a Sentra SE-R SpecV. Totaled.

[MNbiker]

Paul,


Where do we send advance registration, if we wish to do so? Is there a form somewhere?

-Steve

[weidnerpaul]

Paul,


Where do we send advance registration, if we wish to do so? Is there a form somewhere?

-Steve

I will PM you the directions, for everyone else it's buried up there but does ask for you to PM me if interested. I just bolded it in the original post...

[uRizen]

Wow, this sounds like a ton of fun. If I had a car with more torques I'd go for it. :D I might still sign-up for course working just to see the whole thing in action though.

[weidnerpaul]

Wow, this sounds like a ton of fun. If I had a car with more torques I'd go for it. :D I might still sign-up for course working just to see the whole thing in action though.

I recommend this, there will be snacks at each workers station & a free lunch!
Not to mention the display of old race cars this year.

Remember it's not a race, there was a Citroen 2CV last year, torque or not I think you'd beat that car...

[phile]

I recommend this, there will be snacks at each workers station & a free lunch!
Not to mention the display of old race cars this year.

Remember it's not a race, there was a Citroen 2CV last year, torque or not I think you'd beat that car...

Andy, who also has a white Miata for his daily driver. He was not last. There was a new driver in a misfiring MGA there, saving Andy from DFL. There is on my Flickr site a pic of Andy in action in the Citroen at the Healey Gymkhana.

I won't be up near at the top of the hillclimb list like I was with the Lotus, but I won't be near the bottom like the time I drove the eventmaster's Sprite.

The important thing to understand is that this is not a competition in the regular sense. Times are not posted during the day. The timing is done by radio and stopwatch. One car at a time, so the event moves at a *very* slow pace. This is the relaxed side of motorsports, so there will be no attempts made to make it move faster. You need to readjust your head from the 20-second starts you see at MAC events.

At the end of the day Tom hands out the FTD certificates (everybody gets one) in order from the most "contemplative" (and don't make fun of these guys in their pretty old cars; they are having a blast) to the most "impatient" (Salah and Lee have gotten the latter). If you put one wheel off the pavement, (even in the autocross section; ask me how I know), you get to sit out the rest of the event.

The bottom line is that this is an event for classic-car folks. If you want to get into the ambiance of this culture, you will have a really fun day. If you are looking for a place to drive ten-tenths in pursuit of a trophy, there's probably an autocross scheduled elsewhere.

[EWAustin]

What are the rules on Cameras and corner workers? I'd love to volunteer, but I also want to get some good action pics.

[phile]

What are the rules on Cameras and corner workers? I'd love to volunteer, but I also want to get some good action pics.
I can't speak for the Austin-Healey club or for Tom, but it has appeared pretty relaxed in the past. There is only one car afoot at a time, so a spotter is superfluous. With the launch times of more than one minute, you don't exactly have to run to pick up the cone.

[shane86]

I'm down.
i think this would be a blast!

[JKarsten]

I am going to everything in my power to come to this. if not to paly atleast to watch.

[phile]

My usual rants about numbers don't apply at the Austin-Healey events. With launch intervals this large (the guys at the top of the hill literally write down the time for the car before authorizing the next launch), numbers are generally small paper ones that Tom supplies for you to affix to a headlight or the like. So don't panic that you can't get your Met Council number.

The snail-like pace of the event creates a relaxing atmosphere that just couldn't exist at a MAC event. The only anal-retentive thing I have noticed at their events is their national club's insistence that you have an insulator over the hot terminal of your battery. Duct tape is acceptable.

[Rex Jr]

Having worked at Afton Alps, and driven the road many times, Paul's warnings about not driving 100% are well worth heeding.

I know someone who went over the edge in a Sentra SE-R SpecV. Totaled.

Pfsht... whatever. 5 obnoxious teenagers, snowboards and gear, an '86 Ford Tempo, some... Oh wait, that's right, that didn't end that well. :bigeyes:

Anyway, I'm sad to say that I'll miss it this year. I had really wanted to go last year and couldn't, this year it's scheduled at a bad time for me too :(

Oh well, I expect to read what a great time everyone else had and some pics would be nice too.

[SaturnRaycer]

Pfsht... whatever. 5 obnoxious teenagers, snowboards and gear, an '86 Ford Tempo, some... Oh wait, that's right, that didn't end that well.
Now I'm beginning to understand why you never told me about some things ...

[weidnerpaul]

For those of you that are thinking of volunteering/working I have an email into the organizer regarding your questions on taking photos. I will post that information when I get it.
If you do decide to be a worker please PM me for contact info. There will be a limited number of volunteers who qualify for the free lunch as part of their day & that's a bennie I'd like you to get...
Thanks,
Paul

[weidnerpaul]

Comments from Tom H. (runs the hillclimb).

Corner workers can take all the photos/videos they want, as long as at least
one person at each station can still operate the walkie-talkie and have the
red flag ready to wave.

And if they're willing to share, I would be delighted to get copies of
really good pics/vids to use in a marketing presentation for future
hillclimbs.

Paul

Please PM me if interested in working & I will forward the contact info.

[DCM]

Or is it, first myself?

July 8th.
Hmmmmm?
Maybe I will have both a body back togedda and a car?

[washburn]

[QUOTE=shane86]I'm down.
QUOTE]

No, no, NO...Shane, you go UP...

[shane86]

[QUOTE=shane86]I'm down.
QUOTE]

No, no, NO...Shane, you go UP...
:rolleyes:
Just for that, i'm not going to fix your bad quote tags for you.:p

[weidnerpaul]

I'm down.




Shane will be down in the standings but will have is own personal "Fastest time of the day" certificate...
:flame:

PS. Pat, just put a [/ before the second QUOTE and ignore Shane's threat!

[washburn]

I'm going to leave it just to spite Shane.

[weidnerpaul]

Three MAC members have asked for info on driving & two have said they'd work.

Anyone else interested in either driving or working?

PM me if so and I'll get you the contact info.

[shane86]

I just got my registration confirmation in my e-mail last night.
W00t! this is gonna be an awsome event!

Paul, don't you have some pix from this event last year? i know somewhere i saw your car driving up the hill...

[JKarsten]

I got my confirmation last week. It is gonna rock! pics would be very sweet.

[weidnerpaul]

Shane, repeat after me:

70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!! 70%!!!

As for the Pix, the local Monthly Electronic PDF'ed Classic Car newsletter (Intermarque Monthly) had the Sprite going up the hill on the cover the issue after the event. Since it's a PDF & I only have reader I can't get it...


For those that volunteered to work day of event AND the MAC'ers that are driving:
I am in charge of the AX section & would appreciate any/all your help earlier in the day, maybe starting around 7:00 or so, I'll post closer to the event once I know more.

I will be scoping out the site (and the airport site as well) on the 11th with Tom Hazen, the lead organizer. Help will also be appreciated at the airport event as well.

Paul

[FOCUS_ST]

A friend and I will be sending in are registrations tomarow so I hope it gets there in time for the Hillclimb. As for the event at Amery how long has this been put on there? I'm very supprised I haven't heard of this already being I live 20-25 min away. I will be registering for that event and I guess I can help out any way I can also.

This may be a shamefull plug but if your in need of portable toilets for the Amery event. My Family owns Raska Sewer Service and can take care of all your needs in that area PM me if interested.

[weidnerpaul]

A friend and I will be sending in are registrations tomarow so I hope it gets there in time for the Hillclimb. As for the event at Amery how long has this been put on there? I'm very supprised I haven't heard of this already being I live 20-25 min away. I will be registering for that event and I guess I can help out any way I can also.

This may be a shamefull plug but if your in need of portable toilets for the Amery event. My Family owns Raska Sewer Service and can take care of all your needs in that area PM me if interested.

Jason,
You should have no trouble getting the registration in on time, it will depend more on how many "non-classics" there are so far as 40 of the 60 spots are reserved for classic cars. I don't know how many "new" cars are registered... BTW, how did you get the reg info? I'm trying to keep track of MAC'ers as their cars are faster & they are used to going harder than we want at the hillclimb --- that way I can pre-screen as it were... Regarding the airport, it's the first time so there was nothing to hear before, as for the honey wagon, there is no such thing as a shameless plug among motorheads, that said I don't think it'll be needed but I'll ask.

Paul

[FOCUS_ST]

While on vacation this weekend I haven't been able to get online. So this morning a coworker of mine told me about the two events being there close to home for me. I believe he just found out today or yesterday on his VW forum. The hill climb just sounds like a good time so we thought we'd check it out. As far as going to fast I don't think that will be a problem going up the hill I'll probably be to scared to push the car to fast anyway. Being I heard the ditches are pretty steep anyway. Its all for fun and not to wreck are cars!

[Dinkpit]

Having worked at Afton Alps, and driven the road many times, Paul's warnings about not driving 100% are well worth heeding.

I know someone who went over the edge in a Sentra SE-R SpecV. Totaled.

was it like a silver color? If so, i did the recovery on it... backin my towing days....crazy stuff!

[EWAustin]

Yep, that was it. How bad was it? I never saw any after-pics

[weidnerpaul]

Definately one event to take it easy on, though! Ask Steven Beutow about the deer! Yikes.

That's the second Deer incident, the previous year a deer ran out in front of Phil Vanner's Black Classic Mini.

[BergeGuy]

I know someone who went over the edge in a Sentra SE-R SpecV. Totaled.

Thats pretty much why I'm going to hold out on this sort of event till I graduate, get a real job, and the car is mine. I'd also like to do a track day someday in the future.

[phile]

That's the second Deer incident, the previous year a deer ran out in front of Phil Vanner's Black Classic Mini.
I recall a turkey, also.

[phile]

I got my confirmation last week. It is gonna rock! pics would be very sweet.
I have a few from 2005.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/pethier/sets/72157594151122845/

<http://www.flickr.com/photos/pethier/sets/72157594151122845/>

[Dinkpit]

Yep, that was it. How bad was it? I never saw any after-pics

it was not as bad as i thought it would be, for falling almost 100 yards down. He got lucky as hell though, because he "pinballed" down rather than hitting a tree head on. It took 2 trucks to get it back up from the bottom, would have been easier if we could have cut down some trees, but high speeds and bald tires don't mix on damp pavement.

[EWAustin]

I don't think this friend has yet grasped the concept of cause and effect. That was the second of three cars he totaled in about 1 year. The third put him in an (induced) coma at regions for 28 days, followed by about as long in the ICU. Now at 22, he's got more health problems that most 70 year olds I know.

[111R]

I don't think this friend has yet grasped the concept of cause and effect. That was the second of three cars he totaled in about 1 year. The third put him in an (induced) coma at regions for 28 days, followed by about as long in the ICU. Now at 22, he's got more health problems that most 70 year olds I know.

I think I hear the ghost of Darwin saying, "I told you so."


It's too bad for him though.

[weidnerpaul]

There are 20 spaces allotted for non-classic cars at the hillclimb and 16 are taken as of tonight. If you were thinking of doing this time is running out...

Thanks also to the MAC'ers that have volunteered to work!

It's going to be a great event!!!

[esper]

I'd like to register, but unfortunately my rear brake pad is fried and I need a new caliper bolt down there too or else I'm not confident of its safety. If I can hustle up those two items before saturday then I'l try to make it down there, but I didn't mail my registration in since I didn't know if the car was going to be ready.

Is it still too late to register then?

[weidnerpaul]

I'd like to register, but unfortunately my rear brake pad is fried and I need a new caliper bolt down there too or else I'm not confident of its safety. If I can hustle up those two items before saturday then I'l try to make it down there, but I didn't mail my registration in since I didn't know if the car was going to be ready.

Is it still too late to register then?

Dood:
The Hillclimb is on July 8th, you have a month to get the car ready but less time to register (4 spots open). PM me if you don't have reg info yet & I'll get it to you.

Paul

[weidnerpaul]

News Flash!!!

Attention Jonathan Grothe and other MAC members, another reason to go watch, if nothing else:

Among the "Moderns" going up the hill there will be two go-karts --- first time at the event! I don't know which models but they should be fun to watch...

Jon --- is yours one of them, if not & you want to go, PM me soon, only four spots left...

[somepunk22]

Focus ST and I are registered for this and the Amery event. Can't wait to see how the car does with a hillclimb. :burnout: :D

[weidnerpaul]

Focus ST and I are registered for this and the Amery event. Can't wait to see how the car does with a hillclimb. :burnout: :D

What kind of HP/torque are you putting down?

[esper]

Dood:
The Hillclimb is on July 8th, you have a month to get the car ready but less time to register (4 spots open). PM me if you don't have reg info yet & I'll get it to you.

Paul

ok, i'll send out my check wen i get home in the evening.

-Zak

[phile]

Among the "Moderns" going up the hill there will be two go-karts.
Has Tom completely taken leave of his senses? I would be pretty amazed to learn that the Austin-Healey national club insurance covers this.

[somepunk22]

What kind of HP/torque are you putting down?

Last Saturday I put down 146.5whp at 4500rpm, and 241 ftlbs at 2000rpm. Unfortunately I currently have 195/65/15s all seasons to try to put it to the pavement.

[weidnerpaul]

BUMP!

Several of you asked about working the day of the event (and if you could take pix --- answer is yes) and were given contact info but only one MAC member has contacted Tom so far...

If you can work/are planning on working please contact Tom (PM me again for contact info if needed) as soon as possible, he is still short of workers.

Remember, you can take pix & you get a free lunch as well.

Is anyone else is interested in working (Sat July 8th, rain day Sun July 9th)?

As for driving, we are actually over the 20 limit for "new" cars, not sure if Tom will bend the limits but it doesn't hurt to ask...

Please PM me for details.

[EWAustin]

Paul, I didn't contact Tom yet because my July 8th is still up in the air (possible family obligations). If at some point it becomes free for sure I will contact him and volunteer to work.

[weidnerpaul]

FYI:
All hillclimb participants should have received an informational email from Tom Hazen yesterday (Monday 5/19/06). If anyone didn't please PM me your email address and I'll forward it to you.

Setup:
The setup starts at 5:00 AM :bigeyes:
Tom and I will be there putting up the cones and testing the course before the registrants start arriving (7-8:30) . It's way early (yawn) but if we could get 1-2 MAC workers or entrants who live closer to Afton here by about 5:30 to help that would be great. The rest between 6:30 and 7:00 should be fine.
Please post here what works for you.

NUMBERS:
The email stated 12" numbers!!! After talking to Tom I was able to get that reduced to SCCA spec (8" numbers), those of us lucky enough to be using our MAC numbers can now use them.

Add'l entries:
As for anyone else interested in running:
Pre-registration is officially closed to non-classic cars as the original cutoff of 20 cars has been reached. The definition of a classic is loose, just has to be pre 1980...

There may be day of event openings however as we are at 45 entrants out of the 60 limit. We will accept current cars day of event if there is room, however classics will have preference day of event.
I will post the number of openings available a couple days before the event.

For anyone interested in stopping by to watch, for a bit or all day:

The drivers meeting is at 8:30 (earlier than MAC!!!), if you're not registered by then you will be SOL...
The road to the base of the hill is the course so while it's hot there is no in or out of the site. Plan on showing up by the drivers meeting at 8:30 if you want to get in without having to wait to enter. We will run in three groups of 20 so expect the course to be hot for ~30-40 minutes at a time.

Currently there are seven vintage race cars entered and there will be a display of vintage racecars there as well.

For the first time there will be a couple of carts:
Rotax Rocket 125cc kart
Rocket 125cc shifter kart
They should be fun to watch

HELP!!!
We are still looking for 4-5 corner workers, from Tom's email:
I still need about five corner workers. People I can trust to come early and work the course all day, and who know their way around cones.

Remember that the corner workers get free lunch & that the stations will have snacks/water at them, Tom treats his corner workers well.
Currently we have two MAC'ers signed up to work the event:
:bowdown: Jess Meyer & Adam Buhr.


PS. Average age of car?
1982.69

[Gairloch]

Who's planning on going to watch this? I'm thinking about it. Would rather be driving, but would be fun to check it out.

[phile]

Who's planning on going to watch this? I'm thinking about it. Would rather be driving, but would be fun to check it out.
Then you should volunteer to work. Easiest autocross duty in town. You can WALK to replace the cones. Free lunch, too, they tell me.

[DCM]

Rick is supposed to work the event, and I think I'll be there to watch.
No car----body questionable----------

[tmhazen]

Hey Folks, this is Tom Hazen, the guy running the hillclimb. I’m an infrequent visitor to this forum, but I thought I should post to give you the latest info.

First of all, here is the current roster, with last names abbreviated to protect the speedy:

Car# Name Year Make Model Color
1 Nick S 2005 Subaru WRX black
2 Alan H 2005 Lotus Elise red
3 Andy C 2005 VW Golf GTI white
4 Don G 1964 Chevrolet Corvette blue
95 Rich S 1970 Dulon LD9 red
6 Charlie S 1991 BMW 318 is white
7 Phil E 1994 Mazda Miata red
8 Bob Y 1964 Elva Porsche race car silver
81 John D 1964 Renault Alpine race car blue
9 Owen G
10 George A 1952 A-H 100 rd/blk
11 Ernie W 1975 Jensen Healey red
12 Adam H 1993 Honda del Sol white
13 Josh K 2001 Acura Integra GSR
14 Steve R 1970 Triumph GT6+
15 Diane R 1976 MG Midget
16 Keith A 1983 Audi Coupe Quattro racer white
96 Kevin C 1969 Saab 96 blue
17 Jim J 2004 Rotax Rocket 125cc kart blu/wht
18 James M 1993 Honda del Sol blue
827 Shane D 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX black
20 Curt C 1956 A-H 100 red
21 Wendi S 1978 MG B brown
92 Randy B 1964 A-H Sprite race car blue
23 Mike M 1972 Datsun 240 Z Red
24 Chris D 2004 Rocket 125cc shifter kart
625 Mike W 1998 Subaru Impreza black
998 Dan G 2000 VW Golf TDI black
27 Jason R 2005 Ford Focus ST grey
28 Chris V 1989 Dodge Colt GT black
29 Jeff F 1973 Porsche 911 T silver
30 Mark G 1995 Audi S6 pearl
31 Brian K 1999 Porsche Carerra 4 black
32 Tom B
33 Andy L 1978 Citroën 2CV blue
34 John K 1962 Triumph TR-4 white
35 Izaak J 1993 Subaru WRX yellow
36 Jay L 1974 Porsche 911 brown
77 Paul W 1959 A-H Speedwell Sprite Green
38 Leng V 1995 Honda Civic red
39 Brad W 1972 MG B Aqua
40 Andrew T 1989 Toyota MR 2 blue
41 Bob K 1995 Acura NSX-T red
72 Kevin/Mal F 1972 MG Midget yellow
43 Brian D 1973 Jensen Healey silver
44 Scott M 1973 Triumph GT6 Mk. 3 white
45 Jeff/Dave G 1961 BMC Formula Junior green

As Paul mentioned, advance registration for modern cars is sold out. We still have room for about 12 vintage (pre-1980) cars. Modern cars are welcome to arrive at Afton day-of-show but they will only be allowed to register if we don’t get enough vintage cars to fill the 60-car roster. This is a vintage car event sponsored by a vintage car club with vintage car insurance, so we need to keep a significant majority of vintage cars, okay?

As Paul also mentioned, I’m still in need of more corner workers, two to be exact. I’m looking for:

- People who can keep both Saturday, July 8th and Sunday the 9th open because we won’t know enough about a possible rain postponement until Friday the 7th.

- People I can trust to arrive no later than 8:00am to help set up and sweep the course, then stay until at least 5:30pm to help clean up.

- People who have experience working at autocross events.

- People who like to talk on the radio, wave flags, blow whistles, and eat free snacks and free barbeque buffet lunch!

Oh, and if you know any cute girls who are willing to show up by 7:00am wearing bikinis, I still need a couple more to help with check-in. Bonus points if they’re on roller skates.

A few clarifications:

- We will have two cars on the course at any given time. It takes about one minute from bottom to top, so cars will be starting at about 30-second intervals.

- My corner workers are the only people who get free lunch. Everybody else pays $10.

- I have never heard of a Sentra getting totaled at Afton. I assure you it didn’t happen at my hillclimb. The only accident damage that I recall at my four previous hillclimbs was when a guy in a vintage Lotus broke a suspension link and scraped against the cliff rocks on the hill. The Minnesota Austin-Healey Club has an excellent safety record and I will do everything in my power to keep it that way. Phil and Paul are correct to point out that this is not a 10/10ths event. I will err on the side of safety and kick out anyone who I believe to be driving or acting in an unsafe manner. Fellas, this ain’t a huge parking lot with nothing to hit for miles. It’s a freakin’ narrow road up a hill with an unprotected 50-foot ravine!

- That said, the Amery Airport Autocross and Straight-Away Speed Run on Saturday, July 22nd (rain date July 23rd) IS a 10/10ths event, until you hit the cool down zone, that is. And with a radar gun pointed at the ½ mile straight, we are sure to see some fun numbers. Last summer a certain Japanese sport compact hit 116mph on the slightly longer straight up at the Grand Rapids, MN airport.

Yours in Speed,

- Tom

[phile]

- I have never heard of a Sentra getting totaled at Afton. I assure you it didn’t happen at my hillclimb.
Tom, I think that happened in ski season, just like all the school buses that have wrecked there.

[phile]

Tom has made a clarification that car numbers be at least 8 inches tall for the hillclimb.

[jdlhonda]

Cool I might have to hit that autocross and speed run, B-day present to myself. Ha

Jason

[esper]

And with a radar gun pointed at the ½ mile straight, we are sure to see some fun numbers. Last summer a certain Japanese sport compact hit 116mph on the slightly longer straight up at the Grand Rapids, MN airport.



hmm, I think perhaps me or mike may be able to get that ... something to try for i guess =]

[weidnerpaul]

hmm, I think perhaps me or mike may be able to get that ... something to try for i guess =]

Unfortunately the Taxiway is somewhat shorter & you only get ~ .3 mile for accelerating, rest is cool down. The radar gun will be shooting at your back as you go by the designated "shut down" area.

I've heard that the guy setting up the course will put an element in just before the speed run that if you do it right you'll enter the taxiway faster, if you don't you won't. I would expect the MAC'ers to do it right (I mean that guy expects the MAC'ers to do it right...).

Also regarding the Airport event, no restrictions on car age and day of event registrations are welcome!!!
Paul

[jdlhonda]

.3 miles I should be up around 116 or better.

Jason

[weidnerpaul]

.3 miles I should be up around 116 or better.

Jason

With what entry speed? Not a dead start, you pick your entry speed with your line into the straight...

Paul

[weidnerpaul]

If not to run, just come and check it out for a while, lots of MAC'ers there & a display of vintage race cars too. Drivers meeting at 8:30, hopefully all drivers will be there by 7:30 or 8. If you miss the meeting you lose (and no refund either). If you're there to spectate remember that the course is closed during the event, they'll run 20 cars up the hill & then open the road to two way traffic to get the cars back down, repeat, repeat, repeat all day with a break for lunch.

MAC'ers at the event:
Workers:
Jess Meyer
Cullen Murphy
Adam Buhr
(Thanks!!!)

Drivers (current or recent MAC'ers...):
Nick "Rallye Man" Shamla
Alan "Elisist" Halverson
Don "Number 4" Gettinger
Phil "Lucky 7" Ethier
Shane "Leadfoot" Donahue (I'm betting on him being FTD...)
Josh "Bigfoot" Karsten (I'm betting on him being close behind Shane)
Jeff (the Alignment guy) Forss (Honorary since he's done so many of our cars)
Izaak "Zak Attaak" Jordan
Paul "Put Put" Weidner (What do you expect with 85 HP? :rolleyes: )
Andrew "Loon" Tasi
Dan "What about me NOOB" G
Jason "Faster NOOB than Dan" R
Bonnie "Faster than the Zak AttaaK" Wittkop '75 Mini

[somepunk22]

Drivers (current or recent MAC'ers...):
Nick "Rallye Man" Shamla
Alan "Elisist" Halverson
Don "Number 4" Gettinger
Phil "Lucky 7" Ethier
Shane "Leadfoot" Donahue (I'm betting on him being FTD...)
Josh "Bigfoot" Karsten (I'm betting on him being close behind Shane)
Jeff (the Alignment guy) Forss (Honorary since he's done so many of our cars)
Izaak "Zak Attaak" Jordan
Paul "Put Put" Weidner (What do you expect with 85 HP? )
Andrew Tasi (Not sure if he's one of us, driving a Blue '89 MR2)

Don't forget about the MAC noobs! :p
998 Dan G 2000 VW Golf TDI black
27 Jason R 2005 Ford Focus ST grey

[EWAustin]

... Andrew Tasi (Not sure if he's one of us, driving a Blue '89 MR2)...

An '89? :bigeyes: Those are the rarest of the Mk1s. Very similar to the '87s and '88s except the third brake light is LEDs set into the spoiler rather than having an afterthought of a box hung off the back of the spoiler. Very slick looking.

[weidnerpaul]

Don't forget about the MAC noobs! :p
998 Dan G 2000 VW Golf TDI black
27 Jason R 2005 Ford Focus ST grey

You asked for it!
Added to my list...

All better now?

[Cman]

Paul,

Any idea if the event is full or are there some spots left ?

Steve

[weidnerpaul]

This late breaking news from the Coordinator Extraordinaire, Tom Hazen:


If I don't get enough vintage cars to fill the roster by about 8:15 or so, I will allow modern cars to register. I actually have three drivers on a modern car waiting list who have already sent checks, and several modern car owners have called me about day-of-show registration.




I'm telling all "hope-to-register-day-of-show" people to arrive early,

definitely before 8:00am if they want to have a chance at a spot on the

roster.


Chances of getting in with a modern car are slim,

but it's worth the trip just to spectate.

[somepunk22]

You asked for it!
Added to my list...

All better now?

Haha! Perfect!

[weidnerpaul]

An '89? :bigeyes: Those are the rarest of the Mk1s. Very similar to the '87s and '88s except the third brake light is LEDs set into the spoiler rather than having an afterthought of a box hung off the back of the spoiler. Very slick looking.

And you will be working & not able to see it

Erik >>> :cry:

[esper]

I will be bringing a vintage car for day of registration, we couldnt register in advance becuase she isnt avail on sunday and didnt want to lose the money. I hope there is space, we plan on getting there a bit before eight, maybe 7:30ish.

[weidnerpaul]

I will be bringing a vintage car for day of registration, we couldnt register in advance becuase she isnt avail on sunday and didnt want to lose the money. I hope there is space, we plan on getting there a bit before eight, maybe 7:30ish.
No "Moderns" allowed unless there is room after day of registration classic car entrants (that is you!). Plan on running it if:

1.) You get there in time
2,) The CAR get's there in time (I'm assuming it's British/the Mini...)

[EWAustin]

No "Moderns" allowed unless there is room after day of registration classic car entrants (that is you!). Plan on running it if:

1.) You get there in time
2,) The CAR get's there in time (I'm assuming it's British/the Mini...)

I thought that the Mini was a '95 model year.

[esper]

I thought that the Mini was a '95 model year.

nope, registered as a 1975!

even has collector plates, so i doubt they'd fight it. probably most of the other minis there are the same, most are imported that way. It is legally a 1975 austin mini.

[weidnerpaul]

nope, registered as a 1975!

even has collector plates, so i doubt they'd fight it. probably most of the other minis there are

Added to the list above...
:flame:

[jdlhonda]

With what entry speed? Not a dead start, you pick your entry speed with your line into the straight...

Paul

So just how long do I get to acclerate then if that's .3 mile accel right? and I already get some entry speedhow much? anything above rolling and I should be well over 116.

what day is this exactly the speed run and ax? I'm hopelessly lost.

[weidnerpaul]

So just how long do I get to acclerate then if that's .3 mile accel right? and I already get some entry speedhow much? anything above rolling and I should be well over 116.

Yup .3 miles to accelerate, entry speed depends on you/your line & your foot/gas pedal interface. Knowing you your interface is :evil: :evil: :evil:

Won't talk about the layout as I won't know for sure til I set it up & you're not supposed to know ahead of time anyway. Let's just say a MAC'er should have an advantage...

You're welcome to come early & help set up the course though...

Paul

[phile]

nope, registered as a 1975!

even has collector plates, so i doubt they'd fight it. probably most of the other minis there are the same, most are imported that way. It is legally a 1975 austin mini.
You are fine with a classic (10-foot-long) Mini regardless of year. It will be considered vintage at the hillclimb.

[esper]

Added to the list above...
:flame:

you can change the name to my future wife "Bonnie Wittkop" although in a month she is going to be "Bonnie Jordan"

[JKarsten]

Great Event!!! There were a lot of cool cars out there. Ran really smooth, real laid back. It was great to see some rare cars actually DRIVING!! The hitch was Mike B get BLACK FLAGGED and there was a MG in the ditch at the end :bigeyes:. I am gonna do this next year!! have some good pictures. Dan came out to take some pictures, will be posted soon.

[uRizen]

Sweet, can't wait to see the pics. It sucks I couldn't make it, but we had a meeting today that was rather important. :D How long of a course was it?

[DCM]

And spectated.
Which is better than not being there at all.
:lol:

However, the competitive juices started flowing real fast as I watched........