NERDS RACING - North East Recreational Driving Schedule

Another round of the Subaru/SJR Challenge is in the book. Subaru has really come through for SCCA autocrossing this year. Between being a national sponsor, an SJR sponsor and producing some awesome autocross cars we couldn't ask for more.

One of the coolest cars at this event was a black with gold flake Subaru WRX with 300 bhp. I'm thinking AWD and lots of horsepower is a great combination of street car and autocross car. Now if I can just convince Lynn (Steve's wife) :-)

Forty-two drivers braved the noise of Atco to enjoy a perfect Jersey summer day. There is something about a sunny day in the 80's in conjunction with a fast course, some great people, background noise of a few funny cars, etc. that is really magical. The smile factor was definitely up. It's amazing when you can stuff a 40+ second 2nd gear course into a rather small lot. And this is just the second course our CourseMaster Jim Blanton (pictured, right) has set here. Expect longer and better in the future (No pressure;-).

The best part (from my point of view) were the two volunteers (Julie Hoffman and Grace Huntzinger) who are going to be taking over most of the timing chores in the future. Fortunately, the trials and tribulations of timing didn't dampen their ability to drive. Check out their times. This was Julie's first autocross and is definitely going to keep the GS folks busy trying to stay ahead of her (Cooper) Mini. Grace finished in the top half of the PAX list which is not too shabby when you check out the PAX factor for DSP.

We'll be back on Aug. 3 -- check www.autox4u.com to confirm and if you want to send autox4u@yahoo.com a note thanking Perry for not coming on Sunday so I could collect some of the Subaru Challenge money. -Steve Ashcraft

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