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A glorious welcome party, event t-shirts, koozies, sun protection lip balm, and BIG courses are just some of the reasons you don’t want to miss the Road Trip Racing Tour (aka the SCCA South Texas National Tour). The event is just 7 days away (April 12-14), and registration closes in 4 days on (Tuesday April 9), so if you’ve been waiting until the last minute to register… now’s the time to get it done :)
Register here: www.motorsportreg.com/events/2024-tire-rack-scca-south-texas-national-tour-naval-air-station-chas...
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p.s. If you are interested in an event work assignment that doesn’t require much physical effort, we are looking for 4 gate/waiver workers. Reach out and let us know if you are interested!
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*** 2024 Team Challenge Signups open now! ***
It is time to get things started for the 2024 Spokes Team Challenge!!
HERE ARE ALL OF THE DETAILS
The Team Challenge pits 10 teams, made up of 4 drivers of varying skill levels, competing against each other for points through the season. A driver scores points for their team by improving their performance compared to their own previous performances. This means that lesser experienced drivers who have a lot of improvements to make typically score the most points, while the more experienced autocrossers score fewer points but contribute by helping others on their team improve.
While we make accommodations for substitutions if/when you miss an event, attendance plays a significant role! Only sign up for team challenge if you are confident that you will make it to most of the events.
The team challenge is limited to 40 participants. Teams will be formed automatically based on the relative rankings of everyone entered.
Sign up here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xSHceUzaqYoMypIkSNJWOy00vSf5-U6tpkKbsUC0K9A/edit?usp=sharing
*** Spokes Meeting #2 tomorrow (Wednesday) ***
Reminder that the second Spokes meeting of the year is tomorrow/Wednesday at Doc's Backyard Grill on Brodie (south Austin). Social time starts at 6:30pm, and the meeting will start at 7:30pm.
Everyone is welcome to the meetings! In addition to the usual topics (discussing the event, club finances, etc), we'll also go over:
- The upcoming autocross school and TnT
- Details about the 2024 team challenge
- Details about the Beeville/TX Tour and SNAG
If you can't join us in person, feel free to join the Youtube livestream:
*** Spokes Autocross School and TnT: ALL of the details ***
Spokes and Sasca are excited to host an autocross school and test 'n' tune (TnT) down in Beeville Texas on Saturday May 4th.
NOTE: Registration for both the school and the TnT will open Sunday March 31st at 11:00am. There are only 36 spots in the school and 18 in the TnT. Be sure to register early, as the event will sell out quickly.
Here is all of the info...
THE SPOKES & SASCA AUTOCROSS SCHOOL
This autocross school is primarily intended for novice and intermediate autocrossers, but students of any skill level can sign up. The curriculum is designed to help you break down autocross into easily digestible pieces. Working with an instructor, you will practice specific core skills the same way a football or basketball player breaks the game down into drills, and then put it all together on a full size autocross course.
There are only 36 spots available in the autocross school. We are intentionally keeping the school small to ensure we provide the best instructional experience possible.
Schedule (Saturday May 4th)
- 7:30am - Students and instructors arrive on site (you can opt to arrive Friday evening if you wish).
- 8:00am to 11:30am - Practice 3 separate core skills with help from a dedicated instructor.
- 11:30am to 12:00pm - Lunch break, while the full autocross course is put together.
- 12:00pm to 12:30pm - Walk the course with your instructor.
- 12:30pm to 2:15pm - Students put their skills to practice on the full autocross course.
- 2:30pm to 4:15pm - Students work the course while the Test N Tune drivers drive.
Registration details
- Cost for the school is $75
- Registration opens on Sunday March 31st at 11:00am central time.
- ALL registrations will initially be placed on hold.
- From March 31st to April 6th, Spokes and Sasca members will be moved from "hold" to "confirmed". This is to give priority to members for the first week.
- Starting April 7th, if there are any spots still available, they will be filled by members OR non-members based on registration order.
TEST N TUNE (TNT)
The Test N Tune event is meant for experienced drivers, looking for a chance to get lots of runs to work on car setup and/or driving technique/skills. You will get ~8-10 runs!
There are only 18 spots available for the TnT. There will be 36 total drivers, including the instructors from the school.
Schedule (Saturday May 4th)
- 11:30am - Test N Tune drivers arrive on site
- 12:00pm - Course walks
- 12:30pm - 2:15pm - Work assignment
- 2:30pm - 4:15pm - DRIVE!
Registration details
- Cost for the TnT is $65
- Registration opens on Sunday March 31st at 11:00am central time.
- ALL registrations will initially be placed on hold.
- From March 31st to April 6th, Spokes and Sasca members will be moved from "hold" to "confirmed". This is to give priority to members for the first week.
- Starting April 7th, if there are any spots still available, they will be filled by members OR non-members based on registration order.
Register here:
Spokes Autocross School (and TnT) @ Beeville
www.motorsportreg.com
Texas Spokes Sports Car Club on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Naval Air Station Chase Field, Beeville, TX - << The Spokes & Sasca Autocross School >> (see below for TnT info) Spokes and Sasca are excited t...
