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- Per the SAC, the following class change proposal is published for member feedback: Move the Mini Cooper S from GS to DS.

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Has no responsibility whatsoever.

I hope they pass that one... I could bring the Celica out of mothballs

Seriously, with SS not get ravaged this year, Bryan's '08 Vette should be fun. - AB

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'14 Toyota Sequoia Platinum 4WD
Super Westerfield Bros - '93 Integra - LeChump Du Jour
STX 93 - Scion FR-S

You'd have to bring your skills out of mothballs, too.


--Donnie

Am I reading this right that they are not allowing the JCW in any form (dealer or factory) into DS with this move?

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Not spectacular just decent.
I'm not sure what I'm driving.
Maybe an ITR in DS.
Or half-assed STX prepped 330.

I believe so, which I think may be the right thing to do, considering there are 50x the standard Cooper S versus the JCW, so I think the SCCA is making the smart call and not alienating a ton of drivers if the JCW would prove to be the car to have.

As for Donnie's comments, he's right Maybe getting married in 10 days with a week in Turks & Caicos will get my mind ready to autocross again. - AB

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'14 Toyota Sequoia Platinum 4WD
Super Westerfield Bros - '93 Integra - LeChump Du Jour
STX 93 - Scion FR-S

Now that is funny stuff right there. Look what happened to Peterson...on the cusp of greatness and now reduced to instructing.

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Jim Pastorius
2008 Silverado VortecMax
1992 Camaro CMC#92
2002 BMW R1150R

2009 3rd Place CMC Mid-Atlantic Championship
2009 CMC Hyperfest Winner

I wish they'd do that with the S2000 CR in AS. That car is worrisome.

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Karl S.
2014 Baby, 2014 House, 2013 Ford Focus ST, 2013 BMW 328i, 1994 Mercedes E320
(Insert passive aggressive signature line here)

Actually, I was on the cusp of "mediocrity." The years before I got engaged I did over 30 events per season. After getting married that got reduced down to a paltry 23 or so. Had I known that Chris was going to control and "puppet master" my life so much, I never would have got married This year I did 7 events and 3 schools. Any less and I may have keeled over and died Seriously, this was Chris' year for driving.

I've now been reduced to begging for an occasional co-drive and watching the girls while mommy goes all over the country racing. True Story #1: I asked Kelly earlier this year if mommy was a race car driver, she said yes. When I asked her if dad was a racecar driver she quickly said no. At least she can recognize talent (and lack thereof) at an early age.

True Story #2 - Our neighbor across the street is a 7-year old boy. I was loading up the STi for Chris to take to the Finger Lakes Pro. He asked what I was doing. I was in a hurry and couldn't get the last tire to fit into the trunk, so after literally after answering about 5 questions and with sweat pouring off my face I told finally him I was running late and couldn't answer any more questions. There was silence for a second, then he said, "hey Eric." I said, "yes Grant." He responded, "why does Chris get to race all the time and you never get to race?" I said, "I don't know Grant, but I'll let Chris know you asked that question." I did go on to explain that we shared and took turns racing.

While I'd love to drive a lot more, autocross is actually more fun now that I'm doing fewer events because I'm more appreciative of simply being able to attend an event and my expectations are low. There have definitely been events where I struggled due to lack of seat time or driving an unfamiliar car, but it's partially offset by being so much more relaxed.

Aaron, I'm sure that you'll really enjoy the 1 or 2 event per year that Robin *might* let you attend

Eric

Eric,

I told you a long time ago this would happen to you. Did you listen to me? No and now look at you.

If you had followed my advice you could be like me. Living with two dogs, watching race videos alone, thinking about the next race and spending Saturday nights alone with the one you love, albeit it is a car. Sharing quandaries like me ... new living room furniture or new differential. Ok, that is an easy. The diff is on order.

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Jim Pastorius
2008 Silverado VortecMax
1992 Camaro CMC#92
2002 BMW R1150R

2009 3rd Place CMC Mid-Atlantic Championship
2009 CMC Hyperfest Winner

Jim, you're right. I was living the good life and didn't listen to you. Do you need a roomie? After Chris reads this I may looking for new digs

Sincerely,
Anonymous

agreed! Just look at the 09 Pax, DS, GS is upside down.

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SPIN or WIN!
there's no glory for going slow.