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comm54 · 10-08-2013, 10:53 AM

Ladies and Gentlemen

I am in the process of finalizing all the requirements for the RacingByrds First Annual "Come Out And Race" Autocross event!

The big questions is... Do you want Professional instruction at the event?
This will greatly effect the cost of the event but many of you have talked about it so I thought I would ask. I have put this together for you The Camaro5 Family and any of your family and friends that want to enjoy an Awesome day of racing your car, and it doesn't have to be a Camaro, although I will be designing the course for our cars! The down side to professional instruction is again the cost. To have enough instructors it will cost from $150 to $200 per person.

The alternative is that I have talked with several of the Race Team members (Dannie Pinard, Don Gonzales, Mike Haddad, even myself, and a few others) and we would be willing to provide "informal" instruction during the event. This will reduce the cost to $65 per participant and would be more of a one on one instruction with someone you probably know. The idea here is to provide a safe, fun, low stress environment to encourage "First Timers" to Come Out And Race. With that said, there will be a completion going on for all that attend and we will have plenty of Awards to give out, kind of like the Super Chevy Show. For all of you "Hard Core" drivers, the track will be more of a mini road course and will still challenge even the most experienced drivers.

The event is scheduled for Saturday, November 16th at the Santa Anita Race Track. I will post more event details and registration information next week. I hope to see you there!

Come Out And Race

slick rick · 10-08-2013, 11:04 AM

Sounds like fun

So Cal Camaro · 10-08-2013, 11:18 AM

Always up for more Autocross. I voted for Professional Instruction, because I can always learn more from people with more skills than I have, gotta go faster...LOL.....also happy to help others improve their skills with what I have learned over this last year....

comm54 · 10-08-2013, 11:24 AM

Thanks Guys!

I'm hoping we can fill the event with all Camaro5 members!

So Cal Camaro · 10-08-2013, 11:25 AM

Sounds great Rob, you know I am in...LOL

VR Baron · 10-08-2013, 11:46 AM

I'm in. Dannie can be my instructor, or For the runs I will hire him to drive..lol

90503 · 10-08-2013, 12:27 PM

I'll be there for sure....Voted for RaceTeam Instruction....That seems "Professional" enough for me....lol...

It's a great idea, professional, RaceTeam, whatever....

If anybody has thought about auto=x but shyed away for whatever reason, this would be the best way to start.

If you ever think you might wanna auto-x, I wouldn't miss this one...Get out there!...It's all good, stock, modded, non-Camaro, whatever....just go...

VR Baron · 10-08-2013, 12:42 PM

Rob, I have a few questions. Now being at the race track the course will be a dirt 1/4 mile oval? And how do we fit our cars in those narrow starting gates? Also will there be betting allowed?

LOL

sangerbanger58 · 10-08-2013, 03:11 PM

Sounds like a blast. Unfortunately November is a black out month for me at work. I can't ask for any days off. :-(

Iwantone2 · 10-08-2013, 03:41 PM

This sounds awesome! I wanna go out and race!

SPCBA · 10-08-2013, 03:57 PM

I guess I dont know who the professional instruction would be. Tips and tricks from fellow racers, especially some of the people you mentioned who probably have more experience and knowledge to pass on driving these heavy chevys than most racing schools.

Sounds like a blast!

comm54 · 10-08-2013, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPCBA

I guess I dont know who the professional instruction would be. Tips and tricks from fellow racers, especially some of the people you mentioned who probably have more experience and knowledge to pass on driving these heavy chevys than most racing schools.

Sounds like a blast!

I was talking to the guys from the EVO driving school and I looked into getting some people from the local SCCA club but I agree with what you said!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iwantone2

This sounds awesome! I wanna go out and race!

I hope to see you and MANY of the Mayhem crew!

Will you be racing your "stock" car again?!?

Quote:

Originally Posted by sangerbanger58

Sounds like a blast. Unfortunately November is a black out month for me at work. I can't ask for any days off. :-(

It is on a Saturday!?!

Quote:

Originally Posted by VR Baron

Rob, I have a few questions. Now being at the race track the course will be a dirt 1/4 mile oval? And how do we fit our cars in those narrow starting gates? Also will there be betting allowed?

LOL

NOOOOOO!!! Not the dirt, you know we don't even like parking on the dirt!

I will bet that you and Tom end up in another epic battle for position!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 90503

I'll be there for sure....Voted for RaceTeam Instruction....That seems "Professional" enough for me....lol...

It's a great idea, professional, RaceTeam, whatever....

If anybody has thought about auto=x but shyed away for whatever reason, this would be the best way to start.

If you ever think you might wanna auto-x, I wouldn't miss this one...Get out there!...It's all good, stock, modded, non-Camaro, whatever....just go...

Thanks Tom!

Magilla gorilla · 10-08-2013, 08:18 PM

Sounds like I need to make a trip south, count me in unless something comes up...

BigBlock69RS · 10-08-2013, 08:54 PM

Sounds like more fun. I voted for pro instruction but either would be great! Count me in.

View Poll Results: Do you want Autocross Instruction?
Professional Instruction	15	36.59%
Race Team Instruction	22	53.66%
Just Race	4	9.76%
Voters: 41. You may not vote on this poll

10-08-2013, 10:53 AM	#1
comm54 SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2SS/RS IBM M6-when she lets me Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 854 View My Garage	Who wants Autocross Instruction??? Ladies and Gentlemen I am in the process of finalizing all the requirements for the RacingByrds First Annual "Come Out And Race" Autocross event! The big questions is... Do you want Professional instruction at the event? This will greatly effect the cost of the event but many of you have talked about it so I thought I would ask. I have put this together for you The Camaro5 Family and any of your family and friends that want to enjoy an Awesome day of racing your car, and it doesn't have to be a Camaro, although I will be designing the course for our cars! The down side to professional instruction is again the cost. To have enough instructors it will cost from $150 to $200 per person. The alternative is that I have talked with several of the Race Team members (Dannie Pinard, Don Gonzales, Mike Haddad, even myself, and a few others) and we would be willing to provide "informal" instruction during the event. This will reduce the cost to $65 per participant and would be more of a one on one instruction with someone you probably know. The idea here is to provide a safe, fun, low stress environment to encourage "First Timers" to Come Out And Race. With that said, there will be a completion going on for all that attend and we will have plenty of Awards to give out, kind of like the Super Chevy Show. For all of you "Hard Core" drivers, the track will be more of a mini road course and will still challenge even the most experienced drivers. The event is scheduled for Saturday, November 16th at the Santa Anita Race Track. I will post more event details and registration information next week. I hope to see you there! Come Out And Race __________________ Not all Show Cars are Race Cars... But ALL Race Cars are Show Cars Hurst Short-throw Shifter, CAI Intake, Borla ATAK Cat-Back Exhaust, Hotchkis Race Pack Sport Suspension

10-08-2013, 11:04 AM	#2
slick rick SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 5,488 View My Garage	Sounds like fun __________________

10-08-2013, 11:18 AM	#3
So Cal Camaro So Cal Race Team Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny So Cal Posts: 3,584	Always up for more Autocross. I voted for Professional Instruction, because I can always learn more from people with more skills than I have, gotta go faster...LOL.....also happy to help others improve their skills with what I have learned over this last year.... __________________

10-08-2013, 11:24 AM	#4
comm54 SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2SS/RS IBM M6-when she lets me Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 854 View My Garage	Thanks Guys! I'm hoping we can fill the event with all Camaro5 members! __________________ Not all Show Cars are Race Cars... But ALL Race Cars are Show Cars Hurst Short-throw Shifter, CAI Intake, Borla ATAK Cat-Back Exhaust, Hotchkis Race Pack Sport Suspension

10-08-2013, 11:25 AM	#5
So Cal Camaro So Cal Race Team Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny So Cal Posts: 3,584	Sounds great Rob, you know I am in...LOL __________________

10-08-2013, 11:46 AM	#6
VR Baron SoCal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: 2021 Shadow Grey Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 14,288	I'm in. Dannie can be my instructor, or For the runs I will hire him to drive..lol

10-08-2013, 12:27 PM	#7
90503 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 14,428	I'll be there for sure....Voted for RaceTeam Instruction....That seems "Professional" enough for me....lol... It's a great idea, professional, RaceTeam, whatever.... If anybody has thought about auto=x but shyed away for whatever reason, this would be the best way to start. If you ever think you might wanna auto-x, I wouldn't miss this one...Get out there!...It's all good, stock, modded, non-Camaro, whatever....just go...

10-08-2013, 12:42 PM	#8
VR Baron SoCal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: 2021 Shadow Grey Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 14,288	Rob, I have a few questions. Now being at the race track the course will be a dirt 1/4 mile oval? And how do we fit our cars in those narrow starting gates? Also will there be betting allowed? LOL

10-08-2013, 03:11 PM	#9
sangerbanger58 Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sanger,CA Posts: 1,834	Sounds like a blast. Unfortunately November is a black out month for me at work. I can't ask for any days off. :-( __________________ *CVC Fresno*

10-08-2013, 03:41 PM	#10
Iwantone2 Voice Of The Voiceless Drives: CGM 1SS RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OC Cali Posts: 9,617 View My Garage	This sounds awesome! I wanna go out and race! __________________

10-08-2013, 03:57 PM	#11
SPCBA Drives: pleather and Chiclets Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: a line somwhere Posts: 4,206 View My Garage	I guess I dont know who the professional instruction would be. Tips and tricks from fellow racers, especially some of the people you mentioned who probably have more experience and knowledge to pass on driving these heavy chevys than most racing schools. Sounds like a blast! __________________ the power by www.cunningham-motorsports.com the brakes by www.RacingBrake.com Last edited by SPCBA; 10-08-2013 at 04:11 PM.

10-08-2013, 08:18 PM	#13
Magilla gorilla Drives: 2012 45th Edition 2LT RS,2005 Tahoe Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Henderson Nevada Posts: 1,200 View My Garage	Sounds like I need to make a trip south, count me in unless something comes up...

10-08-2013, 08:54 PM	#14
BigBlock69RS Ed Drives: 2013 AGM Camaro 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 951	Sounds like more fun. I voted for pro instruction but either would be great! Count me in. __________________