BMW CCA L.A. 2-Day HPDE @ Spring Mountain, Dec. 28-29 2013

[admranger]

My pleasure giving you a ride in the E46M3. Glad it was useful.

Your Dad's car is drool worthy. Love me some Cayman S.

Originally Posted by tlp

Video from yesterday....

Nice! Good job using all the track, setting nice arcs, and getting on the throttle at or before the apex! I approve! :thump: The AIM/GoPro/etc. interface is really nice. Should help you review the track prior to your next track day there and really get an idea on brake points, etc.

Here's the deal. As a student, tlp, did what I needed him to do; he checked his ego at the door and listened. As a result, he was able to quickly learn the line and work on all the other things I harped on him about. The results are readily apparent in the video.

This weekend was easy for me b/c all of my students were just like tlp as they listened. Makes things go a lot easier for everyone and the student ends up with fun laps like tlp did in his video.

[SergioK]

Originally Posted by tlp

Video from yesterday....

I need me this app... I love the overlay. I'm assuming this is with some type of OBDII connector?

[aus]

If these tracks would provide a TV screen, wifi and something like a Google Chromecast or Apple TV, we could streem sessions right after running them, or better yet, record an instructor run taking different lines, and go over the track turn by turn over a couple class sessions.

[The HACK]

Originally Posted by aus

If these tracks would provide a TV screen, wifi and something like a Google Chromecast or Apple TV, we could streem sessions right after running them, or better yet, record an instructor run taking different lines, and go over the track turn by turn over a couple class sessions.

We toyed with that at the last Buttonwillow school with a projector and an AppleTV. Unfortunately in an effort to get the AppleTV to work right I hit the reset button and forgot to bring my remote control.

Now that we have had SOME experience trying it, I think if we were to do it again it's certainly do-able. As long as I don't reset my AppleTV.

[aus]

OK HACK.
We gave you some time to recover.
What's the schedule with the SoCal chapters for future events other than Chuckwalla at the end of March??

Also, was this even ok financially for the Club?
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[The HACK]

Originally Posted by aus

OK HACK.
We gave you some time to recover.
What's the schedule with the SoCal chapters for future events other than Chuckwalla at the end of March??

Also, was this even ok financially for the Club?
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I'll likely find out the financial sit tomorrow at the board meeting. I expect a small loss, but if it ain't more than $3,000, I am okay with it since I'll be even overall for the year. Plus the date being between the two big holidays probably limited participation.

I'm trying to schedule a mid May WSIR weekend. The other date L.A. Chapter will likely be part of a larger ITS/Club Racing/DE weekend and as far as I know, that's going to be determined by the higher ups in the region. I may schedule a 1 day at Auto Club Speedway toward the latter half of the year. Maybe try the infield only course. Again, the WSIR weekend will likely be "firmed up" this weekend at the board meeting.

Other than that, I've got nothing else planned for 2014. We'll be back at SMMR probably in Feb. of 2015.

[USCTrojanMan29]

Originally Posted by The HACK

I'll likely find out the financial sit tomorrow at the board meeting. I expect a small loss, but if it ain't more than $3,000, I am okay with it since I'll be even overall for the year. Plus the date being between the two big holidays probably limited participation.

I'm trying to schedule a mid May WSIR weekend. The other date L.A. Chapter will likely be part of a larger ITS/Club Racing/DE weekend and as far as I know, that's going to be determined by the higher ups in the region. I may schedule a 1 day at Auto Club Speedway toward the latter half of the year. Maybe try the infield only course. Again, the WSIR weekend will likely be "firmed up" this weekend at the board meeting.

Other than that, I've got nothing else planned for 2014. We'll be back at SMMR probably in Feb. of 2015.

Instead of one day, can we get a 2-day event at Buttonwillow this year?

[The HACK]

I've been told that the 3 day ITS/Club Racing/DE weekend may happen at Buttonwillow. I've also been told that multiple chapter will be involved in addition to LA. It's going to be a crazy fun weekend.

Plus I will not be doing much of the administration on that event so I can just concentrate on doing what I enjoy best.

[USCTrojanMan29]

Originally Posted by The HACK

I've been told that the 3 day ITS/Club Racing/DE weekend may happen at Buttonwillow. I've also been told that multiple chapter will be involved in addition to LA. It's going to be a crazy fun weekend.

Plus I will not be doing much of the administration on that event so I can just concentrate on doing what I enjoy best.

Sweet, sounds like fun. What month might this happen?

[aus]

Originally Posted by The HACK

I'll likely find out the financial sit tomorrow at the board meeting. I expect a small loss, but if it ain't more than $3,000, I am okay with it since I'll be even overall for the year. Plus the date being between the two big holidays probably limited participation.

I'm trying to schedule a mid May WSIR weekend. The other date L.A. Chapter will likely be part of a larger ITS/Club Racing/DE weekend and as far as I know, that's going to be determined by the higher ups in the region. I may schedule a 1 day at Auto Club Speedway toward the latter half of the year. Maybe try the infield only course. Again, the WSIR weekend will likely be "firmed up" this weekend at the board meeting.

Other than that, I've got nothing else planned for 2014. We'll be back at SMMR probably in Feb. of 2015.

That's good to hear!!

Originally Posted by USCTrojanMan29

Instead of one day, can we get a 2-day event at Buttonwillow this year?

The Central California Chapter usually does BW.
Don't know if anyone from there is on the forums.

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[The HACK]

Originally Posted by USCTrojanMan29

Sweet, sounds like fun. What month might this happen?

I've been told the date depends on Boris Said's race schedule. The month that's been tossed about is October. Boris is said to want to be involved with the school/event since his dealership is going to be the top billing sponsor for the event.

[tlp]

Originally Posted by The HACK

I'll likely find out the financial sit tomorrow at the board meeting. I expect a small loss, but if it ain't more than $3,000, I am okay with it since I'll be even overall for the year. Plus the date being between the two big holidays probably limited participation.

I'm trying to schedule a mid May WSIR weekend. The other date L.A. Chapter will likely be part of a larger ITS/Club Racing/DE weekend and as far as I know, that's going to be determined by the higher ups in the region. I may schedule a 1 day at Auto Club Speedway toward the latter half of the year. Maybe try the infield only course. Again, the WSIR weekend will likely be "firmed up" this weekend at the board meeting.

Other than that, I've got nothing else planned for 2014. We'll be back at SMMR probably in Feb. of 2015.

This is good news. A buddy of mine that is BMW club racer mentioned the lack of CCA club racing events in the West vs East. He thought that the West coast CCA chapters abandoned club racing all together.

SMMR Feb 2015 - I'll be there!!!

[Triple M]

Fooshe and Blaine were both ammmmaziiiing!!!! It's amazing that I was just commenting today in another thread how you were laying down the moves in that 328i with street tires. Learned so much that one weekend. Insane how MANY SMALL things over one lap can improve that lap. Can't wait to do it again. Trying to hit Buttonwillow this weekend for the first time. Part of my "bucket list" :-))

[aus]

Porsche Club is running a (new) 2.1 mile configuration April 5th and 6th for $350.

http://lvrpca.clubstore.us.com/produ...ucts_id=500031

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[OC3]

What does this brand new 2.1 mile config look like?

[USCTrojanMan29]

Originally Posted by aus

Porsche Club is running a (new) 2.1 mile configuration April 5th and 6th for $350.

http://lvrpca.clubstore.us.com/produ...ucts_id=500031

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PCA Las Vegas requires a race suit if you run in the advanced group.

[aus]

Originally Posted by OC3

What does this brand new 2.1 mile config look like?

No idea. They said it's new to the track.

Originally Posted by USCTrojanMan29

PCA Las Vegas requires a race suit if you run in the advanced group.

The actual wording is somethning, "highly recommended" but doens't say required.

[Longboarder]

Originally Posted by aus

Porsche Club is running a (new) 2.1 mile configuration April 5th and 6th for $350.

http://lvrpca.clubstore.us.com/produ...ucts_id=500031

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Thanks for the link! Love this place and I think I'll sign up as I've been itching to track the P-car for the first time.

[admranger]

Originally Posted by aus

No idea. They said it's new to the track.



The actual wording is somethning, "highly recommended" but doens't say required.

Yeah, we'll regardless of what it says, suits are required. Ask me how I know. I have three suits at home, but didnt have them with me. To be honest, the next group down was still a lot of fun.