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Rain and an AX

Postby ronaldtrotter on Fri Mar 10, 2006 7:09 pm

So far this year we have not had one AX that has not been threatened by rain. Will we dodge the raindrops again or are we pushing our luck?
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Postby ttweed on Sat Mar 11, 2006 7:53 am

The worst of the storm is supposed to be over today (Sat.) I'm hoping for the showers to be tapering off tonight, and Sunday to be cold but clearing. :D

We/ve been very lucky so far.

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Postby ronaldtrotter on Sat Mar 11, 2006 9:19 am

I'm hoping also. Dodging the bullet again would be great.
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Postby Dan Chambers on Sat Mar 11, 2006 9:29 am

For what it's worth:

I spoke with one of the A-X Chairs yesterday about a few things related to design and implementation. We went over the possiblity of slightly altering the track for "wet" conditions and a possible A-X Practice Day/Single-Lap DE, with the caveat that if it really rains hard, and ponding/flowing water is apparent, they would call the event.

Based on recent forecasts, I think the likelihood of us getting some laps in .... timed or not...... is very good.

Of course, in order to run "wet" we'll need enough participation to handle corner-working (and for crazy pallooka's like me - I'm willing to work corners more than once if it means I get to drive - how 'bout you?).

So, if you guys are as interested as I am to drive tomorrow, bring stout foul-weather gear for cornerworking, a pair of work gloves for track set-up/cornerworking/track break-down ...... AND LET'S DRIVE!!!!!

See you under the trolly tomorrow in the West Lot!
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Membership Fair Canceled

Postby margi on Sat Mar 11, 2006 9:30 am

The Membership Fair is canceled for Sunday, March 12.
Look for it to be rescheduled on a sunny day!
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PS-This does not impact the AX scheduled for tomorrow.
Watch for announcements by the event Chairs.
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Postby ronaldtrotter on Sat Mar 11, 2006 9:46 am

I have the foulies and the gloves. Now I have to put the real street tires back on. The tires I have on now feel like I could be in the winter olympics maybe curling. My car could be the stone, you just need to have the broom in front clearing the way.
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Postby gulfporsche20 on Sat Mar 11, 2006 9:52 am

Dan,

Count me in on the double-duty corner working if necessary.

The forecast sounds almost identical to that of 2 AXs' which went to our favour already this year. Hopefully we will dodge another bullet tomorrow. If you go by the forecast there is a 70% chance it will not rain :D
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Postby paul-silver on Sat Mar 11, 2006 1:07 pm

Current forecast on weather.com shows Sunday as only a 20% chance of rain!
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Postby Pete Millikin on Sat Mar 11, 2006 2:07 pm

Weather report from Escondido at noon Saturday - Snow flurries! Well actually about 1" of hail sticking on the ground.

I'm in for Sunday regardless - "braking" in all new rotors and pads in prep for the Speed Festival
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Postby Rsylvestri on Sat Mar 11, 2006 10:07 pm

I'm in for double duty if needed, guess I'll leave the street tires on this time.
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