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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 12:45 PM
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If you're talking about the ice races that I posted about, then no I don't think so.

Join up at the Furrin Goup website and you can ask on our forum there if you like. Great way to keep up to date on local events too. http://furrin.org/
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 05:40 AM
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The Corvette club is hosting an Auto-x in the Detroit area at their usual venue, the Cadillac assembly plant near Hamtramck (Poletown) on April 17th. I'm definitely planning to be at this one!:
http://myautoevents.com/pls/mae/frmE...event_id=12303

In addition, the Detroit Region SCCA is holding an auto-x school on thursday, April 28th (classroom) and Saturday, April 30th (driving, Belle Isle) if anyone's interested. Unfortunately, I can't make this one, my SO's birthday is the 29th & she ends classes the 28th, so we'll be out celebrating that.
http://detroit-scca.org/e107/e107_pl...opic.php?29223
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 01:37 PM
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If I wasn't heading for Atlanta at the end of the month I'd give consider a drive to the East side of the state. But I think I'll have more fun at the Mitty event.

Thanks for posting the info!
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Old Apr 23, 2011 | 03:28 PM
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Topless FC man: Do you know where the class will be held on Thursday?
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Old Apr 23, 2011 | 04:16 PM
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It says its in the Lear Auditorium, which appears to be here

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=21000+...77162&t=h&z=14
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Old Apr 23, 2011 | 10:56 PM
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Missed that....thx!!
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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 07:17 PM
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Just registered. The deadline is midnight tonite.
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Old May 8, 2011 | 10:29 PM
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The Furrin Group's first autocross is this weekend. Hope to see a bunch of you out there.

http://www.myautoevents.com/pls/mae/...event_id=11855
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Old May 9, 2011 | 04:02 PM
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P.S. If anyone wants to camp at my place Friday and/or Saturday night, please shoot me a PM. I'm about 20 minutes from the event site.
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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 11:36 AM
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Next race is coming up. This one is at the race track south of GR, and is well known for it's lenght and speed. A very fun course! This one always fills up, so register soon if you think you can make it.


http://www.myautoevents.com/pls/mae/...event_id=11856


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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 10:49 PM
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Western MI region SCCA is having an autocross at MSU Sat and Sunday for $35 for both days for scca members... or might want to check out the one day if you are doing the 131 event.

http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.c...9920BBF7E8B28D
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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 03:03 AM
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i'll be setting up sat. for the 131 Furrin group Event.
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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 10:07 AM
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i'll be setting up sat. for the 131 Furrin group Event.

The race is on Sunday. The event page says 8:30 am setup day of the race. Did Curt say we could get in early to setup? I would think they have drag racing Saturday night.

I will be there in something. Probably not in one of the 7s though.
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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 05:12 PM
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According to Curt, Setup will take place early Sunday.
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Old Jun 10, 2011 | 12:26 AM
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woops i meant setting up my car lol
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Old Jun 11, 2011 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by blue87
Western MI region SCCA is having an autocross at MSU Sat and Sunday for $35 for both days for scca members... or might want to check out the one day if you are doing the 131 event.

http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.c...9920BBF7E8B28D
This event would be so much better if they could combine two lots. The lot that they use is so tiny! The last time I went I think the times were in the 30 second range.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmVL7oRmZJ8

When Furrin Group runs there, we combine two lots and better than double the size of the course. I think they have to be a bit more strict on the clearance rules though, since they are officially SCCA and all that.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWpEYAKo0fU
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 07:00 AM
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How did the rotary contingent end up Sunday?

I was co-driving the D stock burgundy e36 BMW 325i (the driver that did not spin out). I pulled off a 70.2. Does anyone know if I won PAX? I had to leave early.
Did anything else exciting happen at the event?
Did everyone like the course?
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 02:32 PM
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Loved the course Jeff!

Nothing else out of the ordinary happened after you left. A few spins, but no explosions or violent deaths (that we are admitting to, anyway).

I would be very surprised if you did not with Pax. I can't believe how fast you got that old box around the course! An excellent example of what good tires can do for you, I would imagine.

I managed a 73.3 on my final run (after a DNF, a 75.1, and then a 74.1). That was top honors in CSP, and the fastest of the rotaries. And what the heck was that Lotus thingy doing in CSP? That was a bit confusing, but I did get him so I don't mind. He took 2nd.

Rotor-motor took 3rd (using my car)
New guy Jeff with the RX8 took 4th
Joe (purchased Rotor-dogg's car last month) brought up the rear.
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Kentetsu
Loved the course Jeff!
Thanks. I just worked on the last half and fixed the front half a little after it seemed a little busy when trying a drive through. A few people wanted to run out on the back but we still have to keep speeds somewhat down. There were a lot of novices so it was a good choice.



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I would be very surprised if you did not with Pax. I can't believe how fast you got that old box around the course! An excellent example of what good tires can do for you, I would imagine.
I am jonesing to see the PAX results to see how I did. I got to the sweeper, by the fence, on my first run and I was glowing to Matthew about how good the car felt. I was amazed at how that old beemer did. It transitioned smoothly and had no bad handling characteristics. It only felt under powered coming out of the turn around. Matthew was really pushing the car and I kept telling him to be smooth. The tires were old and undersized but they stuck pretty well. I may want to shop for a manual BMW now. They eat tires due to lack of camber in Stock class but it was a fun car for a big sedan.

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And what the heck was that Lotus thingy doing in CSP? That was a bit confusing, but I did get him so I don't mind. He took 2nd.
I was there when Curt was trying to find a class for him pretty much decided someone was going to be mad with it in their class. So think he just picked CSP and threw him in.
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 03:36 PM
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Yeah, it was fine having him in CSP (the Lotus thingy), I think it was a good spot for him.

I think 3rd place was something like 10 seconds behind him, but he didn't walk away from the entire class so I figure it was a fair fight. Curt probably knew I wouldn't mind anyway. But man, I'd love to throw those wheels/tires on my car for a few minutes!
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Old Jun 14, 2011 | 01:08 AM
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i was having horrible luck that day but thanx to kentetsu i was able to make it to the race and still run, I thought the track had a little of everything and was very fun

boy oh boy does that sterling carb kick ***!!
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Old Jun 14, 2011 | 09:33 AM
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i was having horrible luck that day but thanx to kentetsu i was able to make it to the race and still run, I thought the track had a little of everything and was very fun

boy oh boy does that sterling carb kick ***!!
Yes, I do love my carb.
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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 04:09 PM
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Next race is next weekend! This one is at Grand Valley State University, and has a great big lot for us. This course has been previously described as 90 seconds of freeway onramps. This is a two day event...


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GVSU Autocross Weekend

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Hosting Organization(s) Furrin Group Sportscar Club
Event Type Autocross, Driving Schools, Test and Tunes, Vintage Events
Event Date(s) 02-Jul-2011 to 03-Jul-2011

Event Description/
Schedule Solo 2 Event. Entries limited!

Saturday: Full autocross points event, regular scoring
Registration 9:00am - 10:30am.
Preregistration suggested. Entries will be limited.
First car off at 11:00am.
FG members $15. Non-members $20, vintage $10


Sunday: Full autocross points event
Rallycross style scoring - 4 runs, add 3 best times together
Registration 9:00am - 10:30am.
Preregistration suggested. Entries will be limited.
First car off at 11:00am.
FG members $15. Non-members $20, vintage $10

$5 off second day if running both days.


Event Location Grand Valley State University
City Allendale
State or Province MI
Postal/Zip Code 49401
Country USA
Location Description
Driving Directions It's in Allendale Michigan, West of Grand Rapids on Lake Michigan drive.

Just Google it, you know you want to!!

Maximum Entries 100
Online Registration Opens 06-Jun-2011 1:00 AM EST
Online Registration Closes 01-Jul-2011 7:00 PM EST


http://myautoevents.com/pls/mae/frmE...event_id=11857
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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Kentetsu
Next race is next weekend! This one is at Grand Valley State University, and has a great big lot for us. This course has been previously described as 90 seconds of freeway onramps. This is a two day event...


See you there.
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Old Jun 25, 2011 | 07:41 AM
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Hey all, I just registered on the DRSCCA forum, if you're on there too say hi on my new member introduction thread. My name is mud there as well.
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