Complete List of Events Within a 5-6 Hour Drive

[SmokingTires]

I threw together all of the dates within a 5-6 hour drive in order of date showing the overlap of clubs as well as which venue they are at.

The Order:
"Date" - "Club" - "What the Event is" - "Location, Special info"

April 1 - Iowa SCCA - Test 'n' tune - Lost Island Waterpark - Waterloo
April 15 - WAI - #1 - Miller Park
April 21 - Iowa SCCA -Solo school - Lost Island Waterpark - Waterloo
April 22 - Iowa SCCA - Points event 1 - Lost Island Waterpark - Waterloo
April 21-22 - MAC - Novice school 1 (Dunwoody & Midway)
Apr 29 - Milwaukee SCCA - #1 - Miller Park
May 5-6 - MAC - MOWOG 1 & 2 (Valleyfair)
May 6 - Iowa SCCA - Points event 2 - Waterloo Grayhound Park
May 13 - WAI - #2 - Miller Park
May 19 - SCCLAC - Test & Tune - Winona Tech
May 20 - SCCLAC - LOL Champ. Solo - Winona Tech
MAY 20 - Nord Stern Region - PCA andCorvettes (DCTC)
May 20 - Iowa SCCA - Points event 3 - TBA
May 27 - Milwaukee SCCA - #2 - Miller Park
JUNE 1-3 - Suburban Corvettes MN - Corvettes Do BIR (BIR)
June 2(Rain day Sunday June 3rd) - Austin Healey Club - Hillclimb
June 3 - Iowa SCCA - Points event 4 - Waterloo Grayhound Park
June 3 - MAC - MOWOG 3 (DCTC)
June 9 - Milwaukee SCCA - Test and Tune, SCCA membership require - Miller Park
Jun 10 - Milwaukee SCCA - #3 - Miller Parke
June 10 - SCCLAC - LOL Champ. Solo - La Crosse Speedway
JUNE 10 - Chippewa Valley Sports Car Club - Chippewa Valley Technical College
June 16-17 - MAC - Novice School 2 (Dunwoody & Midway)
June 17 - Iowa SCCA - Points event 5 - Waterloo Grayhound Park
June 17 - WAI - #3 - Miller Park
June 23(Rain day Sunday June 24th) - Austin Healey Club - Airport Run #1
June 30 - WAI - Test 'n Tune - Miller Park
July 1 - MAC - MOWOG 4 (Midway)
July 1 - WAI - #4 - Miller Park
July 7 - SCCLAC - Test & Tune - Winona Tech
July 7-8 - National Tour. SCCA membership required. Register here - Miller Park
July 8 - SCCLAC - LOL Champ. Solo - Winona Tech
July 8 - MAC - Test & Tune (DCTC)
July 8 - Iowa SCCA - Points event 6 - Waterloo Grayhound Park
July 14(Rain day Sunday July 15th) - Austin Healey Club - Gymkhana - 3M Lot St. Paul
July 14-15 - MAC - Evolution School (Midway) - tentative
July 22 - Iowa SCCA - Points event 7 - Marshalltown
July 28 - Chicago SCCA- Miller Park
July 29 - Milwaukee SCCA - #5 - Miller Park
July 29 - Iowa SCCA - Points event 8 - Waterloo Grayhound Park
AUGUST 4 - Corvettes of MN and Renegades - Site TBD
August 5 - SCCLAC - LOL Champ. Solo - La Crosse Speedway
August 5 - MAC - MOWOG 5 (Midway) - tentative
August 11 - WAI - #5 - Miller Park
August 12 - WAI - #6 - Miller Park
August 19 - MAC - Test & Tune (DCTC)
August 19 - Iowa SCCA - Points event 9 - -Waterloo Grayhound Park
August 25(Rain day Sunday August 25th) - Austin Healey Club - Airport Run # 2
August 25 - SCCLAC - Test & Tune - Winona Tech
August 26 - SCCLAC - LOL Champ .- Winona Tech
August 26 - WAI - #7 - Miller Park
AUGUST 26 - (NCCC) Corvettes of MN - -DCTC
September 8 - Milwaukee SCCA - #6 - Miller Park
September 9 - Milwaukee SCCA - #7 - Miller Park
SEPTEMBER 9 - Nord Stern Region - PCA and Corvettes of MN DCTC
September 9th - Iowa SCCA - Points event 10 - Waterloo Grayhound Park
Sept 16 - MAC - MOWOG 6 (DCTC)
September 23 - SCCLAC - 47th Annual Oktoberfest Solo - La Crosse Speedway
SEPTEMBER 30 - Chippewa Valley Sports Car Club Chippewa Valley Technical College
October 6 - SCCLAC - Test & Tune - Winona Tech
October 7 - SCCLAC - LOL Champ. Solo - Winona Tech
Oct 6-7 - MAC - MOWOG 7 & 8 (DCTC)
October 7 - WAI - # - Miller Park 8
Oct 14 - Milwaukee SCCA - #8 - Miller Park
October 14 - Iowa SCCA - Points event 11 - Waterloo Grayhound Park
Oct 14 - MAC - MOWOG 9 (Midway)

If you have the stomach for it... You could hit 40 events this year :rockon

-M3

[Darryl]

Nice list 3M...

[austinpike]

Nice job, Mike. Thanks!

[weidnerpaul]

Very Nice Mike,

Some more to add to the list:

Austin Healey Events:

Gymkhana (Classic Autocross)
Saturday July 14th (Rain day Sunday July 15th)

Hillclimb
Saturday June 2nd (Rain day Sunday June 3rd)

Airport Run #1
Saturday June 23rd (Rain day Sunday June 24th)

Airport Run #2
Saturday August 25th (Rain day Sunday August 25th)

Several things:

Non-Classic cars will be allowed (was talk of excluding them)
The Hillclimb will be designed to slow the speeds up the hill, once again, this is not a full out competition but a fun day out with your car, all it takes is one overzealous driver to close the event forever. Remember that there are large trees and dropoffs without any barriers between you and them except for your common sense...

Yes there will be two Airport runs this year! :rockon

Dates subject to change as always, I will post event/registration information on the events thread approximately one month ahead of each event.

Paul

[porkbone]

Holy crap.

Note: anyone who complains that there are too many people at MAC events, or that they wish they could have had more runs... take note of this list. There is no shortage of SEAT TIME here in the Midwest.

We are so lucky!!

Now I just need to explain to my wife where I plan to be every weekend this year... :bigeyes:

[SmokingTires]

I left out a few things, mainly other clubs schools.

There are pleanty of overlap events, so you have the fun of picking and choosing which sites you hit the most.


EDIT: Updated. 15 MORE events added :D

-Mike

[miata#37]

You forgot nationals.

[Ivan]

DMVR events?

They have an event at Saylorville next weekend.

And they have a new venue in downtown Des Moines that Gretchen saw last weekend... she said it looks to be pretty large.

[weidnerpaul]

DMVR events?

They have an event at Saylorville next weekend.

They lost the Saylorville site with very little notice. The last email I got said the 18th would be the last event there.

Not a great site but better than watching the snow melt up here...

[SmokingTires]

DMVR events?

They have an event at Saylorville next weekend.

And they have a new venue in downtown Des Moines that Gretchen saw last weekend... she said it looks to be pretty large.

I haven't seen they're dates yet. Are they posted?


Chris: Nationals didn't meet my criteria, but I should add it anyways. What are the dates for it this year?

-Mike

[Ivan]

http://www.dmvrscca.org/soloschd.htm

They do have pre-registration links on the individual event page(s).

http://www.dmvrscca.org/solo0307.htm

The first link for pre-reg on the page must go to a disgruntled member's site, there's a rant about this-n-that... However, a little ****her down the page is a link to Myautoevents.com, where pre-reg (without pre-payment) is possible.



edit: wow... the word f a r t h e r was censored for having the word "f a r t" in it.

[SmokingTires]

http://www.dmvrscca.org/soloschd.htm

They do have pre-registration links on the individual event page(s).

http://www.dmvrscca.org/solo0307.htm

The first link for pre-reg on the page must go to a disgruntled member's site, there's a rant about this-n-that... However, a little ****her down the page is a link to Myautoevents.com, where pre-reg (without pre-payment) is possible.



edit: wow... the word f a r t h e r was censored for having the word "f a r t" in it.

DMVR doesn't appear to be using the grayhound park at all this season. They are using some airport site, and a city parking lot. Anyone have an idea of how far these are away?

[miata#37]

The city parking lot is somewhere is central Des Moines. Figure about 5 hours from the cities at legal highway speeds

The airport is in Oskaloosa. about an hour south of Des Moines. Supposedly it's big enough that they've held divisional events there in the past.

[phile]

You forgot nationals.

What part of
"Complete List of Events Within a 5-6 Hour Drive"
did you not understand?

[porkbone]

What part of
"Complete List of Events Within a 5-6 Hour Drive"
did you not understand?

Ivan must drive really fast to Topeka! That's what you call "makin' good time!"

[Steve in Minnesota]

Nice list Mike...and Paul...

Thanks for all the work!

Steve

[AlexL]

What part of
"Complete List of Events Within a 5-6 Hour Drive"
did you not understand?
If you can average 85 MPH, you can make it in under 6. :rolleyes:

[Darryl]

5 hours to DM, Chris, 250 miles to Des Moines from my house, 3.5 hours... Another 250 to Topeka, 3.5 hours... 7 hours for me... Less then 6 hours for Chris, well at his pace, more like 9 hours...

[Ivan]

Ivan must drive really fast to Topeka! That's what you call "makin' good time!"

Eh??? I've never been to Topeka.

edit: Oh, I see. Chris B made that comment. He and I are like twins... easy mistake.:p

[miata#37]

5 hours to DM, Chris, 250 miles to Des Moines from my house, 3.5 hours... Another 250 to Topeka, 3.5 hours... 7 hours for me... Less then 6 hours for Chris, well at his pace, more like 9 hours...

That's because I keep having to make stops at kohl's so you can buy clothes.


And from my house, Topeka could be reached in 6 hours.

[phile]

That's because I keep having to make stops at kohl's so you can buy clothes.


And from my house, Topeka could be reached in 6 hours.

I thought we were using the Met Council standard of measuring from the dome of the Minnesota state capitol building. :rolleyes:

[porkbone]

Eh??? I've never been to Topeka.

edit: Oh, I see. Chris B made that comment. He and I are like twins... easy mistake.:p

Dang!!

37?

73?

You Miata drivers are all alike! :?

[weidnerpaul]

That's because I keep having to make stops at kohl's so you can buy clothes.


There's a story there somewhere...

Want to spill it Chris?

[engifineer]

Great list! I am new to the site and am currently getting all my info together to start autoxing here this year. So this is a good start! Thanks for putting it together.

[SmokingTires]

Great list! I am new to the site and am currently getting all my info together to start autoxing here this year. So this is a good start! Thanks for putting it together.

If you really want to go to a lot of events, you can tag along with me on any of the road trips I plan to take. Just find me at an event some time.

-Mike

[nort0188]

Madison's schedule was just posted... 4 hrs from the cities, then 1 more to either Milwaukee or Rockford.

Let me know when you plan on coming to Milwaukee, Mike.

- Colin

[SmokingTires]

Madison's schedule was just posted... 4 hrs from the cities, then 1 more to either Milwaukee or Rockford.

Let me know when you plan on coming to Milwaukee, Mike.

- Colin

Sure thing. I'll be in the BMW 8) Good to see your still making events in the Camry.

Got the link to the Madison clubs site?

[nort0188]

Sure thing. I'll be in the BMW 8) Good to see your still making events in the Camry.

Got the link to the Madison clubs site?

Totally spaced on that... http://www.madisonsportscarclub.com/news_items/news_item.2007-03-12.7425070037

And I'll be in a BMW too, finally got rid of that green slob. '98 328i

[SmokingTires]

Totally spaced on that... http://www.madisonsportscarclub.com/news_items/news_item.2007-03-12.7425070037

And I'll be in a BMW too, finally got rid of that green slob. '98 328i

Any addresses on where they are all located?

When I get time, I am going to add addresses for all of the locations.

[engifineer]

Thanks.. may take you up on it!

I am running FWD for now (scion tC). More for the fun of it. If I were getting serious I would be finding a rwd to run for sure. But I own the fwd right now and have done enough to make it fun in the corners, so at least it gets me in the events and on the track. Suprisingly, for its weight, with the right springs, tires and sways it does pretty well with some good driving.

Hope to see you at some of the events!

[SmokingTires]

Thanks.. may take you up on it!

I am running FWD for now (scion tC). More for the fun of it. If I were getting serious I would be finding a rwd to run for sure.

FWD can be just as much fun. One of the most fun cars I have autocrossed was an Integra. Autocross is the "Drive what you have" sport :)

[ada///M]

FWD can be just as much fun. One of the most fun cars I have autocrossed was an Integra.

I wouldnt have beleived this until just this last weekend, BIG rear swaybars just make things so interesting :D

where can I find more information about this event
May 20 - SCCLAC - LOL Champ. Solo - Winona Tech

its probably already full... But winona is definately closer than a lot of the other sites for me. I think Im going to look into other clubs events due to our loss of central. IMHO I dont think dctc is the best venue for soloII, but Ill still probably hit all 3 mowogs there because its just so close

[Gspot]

I think I'll join you. Missed out on registration for the PCA/COM event that day. How far is Winona?

[washburn]

I wouldnt have beleived this until just this last weekend, BIG rear swaybars just make things so interesting :D

where can I find more information about this event
May 20 - SCCLAC - LOL Champ. Solo - Winona Tech

its probably already full... But winona is definately closer than a lot of the other sites for me. I think Im going to look into other clubs events due to our loss of central. IMHO I dont think dctc is the best venue for soloII, but Ill still probably hit all 3 mowogs there because its just so close

Be aware that Winona is a mini-DCTC. It's the same type of roadway type training facility. Tight noise restrictions. Not trying to talk you out of it....I always have a great deal of fun there. Great people, laid back and fun. Just thought I would make sure you knew what kind of site it is. You can show up and register on site.

[MNbiker]

Madison's schedule was just posted... 4 hrs from the cities, then 1 more to either Milwaukee or Rockford.

Let me know when you plan on coming to Milwaukee, Mike.

- Colin
Just be forewarned - the Madison club uses their own homegrown classing system (http://www.madisonsportscarclub.com/autocross/rules/). So it's kind of a crap shoot whether you have a competitive car for the class you're placed in or not.

-Steve

[ada///M]

Be aware that Winona is a mini-DCTC. It's the same type of roadway type training facility. Tight noise restrictions. Not trying to talk you out of it....I always have a great deal of fun there. Great people, laid back and fun. Just thought I would make sure you knew what kind of site it is. You can show up and register on site.

awww, maybe nm then. Any cap on the number of attendees if I do indeed simply show up and register? I wouldnt want to be turned down if I made the trip down there.
And I assume miller park is a open lot site though? maybe I will end up going out to a couple of those...

[washburn]

Heh...Miller Park is one of the best sites in the Midwest. Huge, wide open, fast, awesome competition. I'd highly recommend it!

[weidnerpaul]

Heh...Miller Park is one of the best sites in the Midwest. Huge, wide open, fast, awesome competition. I'd highly recommend it!

+1
......

[Teddy.B]

awww, maybe nm then. Any cap on the number of attendees if I do indeed simply show up and register? I wouldnt want to be turned down if I made the trip down there.
And I assume miller park is a open lot site though? maybe I will end up going out to a couple of those...

If you're talking about winona they don't have a cap that I know of. Usually only 30ish people show up. Lots of fun, super laid back, usually get 6 runs min.:D

[SmokingTires]

awww, maybe nm then. Any cap on the number of attendees if I do indeed simply show up and register? I wouldnt want to be turned down if I made the trip down there.
And I assume miller park is a open lot site though? maybe I will end up going out to a couple of those...

They only do day of event signup. I have never seen more than 35 entries at Winona. It makes for lots of runs. Usually 6-9 runs in a day.

www.scclac.org for more info.

-Mike

[ada///M]

either Im having some trouble navigating this site or Im just retarded. But do you know the cost and a specific address of the event? Its nice to be able to go just if the weathers nice. Id like to T and T a little to decide sway bar setting and tire pressures, but I hate to experiment too much at a mowog because I want to trophy this year soooo bad:)

[washburn]

I don't see it either...they look a little behind on their website. Maybe post a note in thier forum explaining you'de like to go, but you can't find the information you need.

[SmokingTires]

http://www.scclac.org/SCCLac_Downloads/oct_win_pr.pdf

Everything is pretty much the same as last year. Costs might have gone up a little. Directions are the same.

This is in-car video of Winona from a 2.5RS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2n7yOUZWRgg

[washburn]

Nice spin. You'll note that it is possible to roll your car in these situations. I know...I'm very forunate to have not rolled Pauls car (with him in it!) Keep that, and the trees and fences in mind as you have fun.