- 1. More on Triumphest and autocross. (score: 1)
- Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
- Date: Sat, 12 Aug 2000 18:24:47 +0000
- I have been doing some investigating and find that there is an SCCA autocross being held during Triumphest. Unfortunately, it is on the Saturday of the car show. I am attempting to find out if they w
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- 2. Re: More on Triumphest and autocross. (score: 1)
- Author: "Jeff McNeal" <jmcneal@ohms.com>
- Date: Sat, 12 Aug 2000 20:37:21 -0700
- I've never participated in an autocross. For the benefit of us neophytes, can you explain in detail what one entails other than driving as fast as you can between cones? Thanks, Jeff -- Original Mes
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- 3. Re: More on Triumphest and autocross. (score: 1)
- Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
- Date: Sat, 12 Aug 2000 21:05:20 +0000
- Jeff (and all), The autocross is a solo speed event that tests not only the car's handling and performance, but also the driver's skills. It consists of a set of rubber pylons set up in a parking lot
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- 4. Re: More on Triumphest and autocross. (score: 1)
- Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
- Date: Sun, 13 Aug 2000 09:01:00 +0000
- Well, I too ran gymkhanas back in the late 60's and as far as I can tell they are the same thing as what is called autocross and slalom events. There is probably some defining difference, but as far
- /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00449.html (9,249 bytes)
- 5. Re: More on Triumphest and autocross. (score: 1)
- Author: Chris DeStaffany <destaff@yahoo.com>
- Date: Sun, 13 Aug 2000 12:20:34 -0700 (PDT)
- Gymkhana vs Autocross. This question came up at my college sports car club in about 1971. The consesus at that time was that gymkhana included stopping and backing up. Autocross did not include stopp
- /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00457.html (10,383 bytes)
- 6. Re: More on Triumphest and autocross. (score: 1)
- Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
- Date: Sun, 13 Aug 2000 19:34:16 +0000
- I hear that!!!! :) Joe
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- 7. Re: More on Triumphest and autocross. (score: 1)
- Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
- Date: Sun, 13 Aug 2000 19:46:22 +0000
- Kas, now that you mention it, I do recall the backing thing done at times back then. Although everyone always groaned when they were used. Lots of gearboxes bit the dust as I recall!! :) Joe (c)
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- 8. Re: More on Triumphest and autocross. (score: 1)
- Author: "Jeff McNeal" <jmcneal@ohms.com>
- Date: Sun, 13 Aug 2000 19:52:54 -0700
- Isn't gymkhana some sort of natual herb dietary supplement? Sorry, just couldn't resist. Hey Joe!! Now that I got the slop cured in my rear wheels, I took a spirited jaunt on those twisty, two-lane S
- /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00470.html (9,644 bytes)
- 9. Re: More on Triumphest and autocross. (score: 1)
- Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
- Date: Sun, 13 Aug 2000 20:07:07 +0000
- Oh, I know I will see you at the aurocross, gymkhana, slalom or whatever they are going to call it! :) Joe
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- 10. Re: More on Triumphest and autocross. (score: 1)
- Author: "DT Gebhard" <kimkell@decaturnet.com>
- Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2000 08:02:01 -0500
- For those wondering,I think that Spitfires are in "F" class. Mine with a Weber and *COMPLETELY* stock goes into *FSP* "F Street Prepared". I'm not sure what else would run in this class but the one a
- /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00486.html (9,213 bytes)
- 11. Re: More on Triumphest and autocross. (score: 1)
- Author: "Rob Travis" <sixt6spitfire@hotmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2000 20:44:22 GMT
- Is anything special needed to autocross? Such as safety equipment for the car or driver, rollbar, firesuit, etc....If not or if minimal equipment is required I would be interested. Also how close to
- /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00505.html (8,644 bytes)
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