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R/C autocross | SJ's news group | Results; PAX - Class SJR / BMC Autocross - Sunday, 8/3/03 ** Photos by: Terry "TAZ" Zorich ** Article by: David Hess
A couple of drops fell from the sky, my eyes finally opened after stopping for coffee, and Mark and I swapped intentions of running Falken Azenis at today's autocross. Today was a bitter-sweet day. I learned that one of my very first friends in the SJ Region, Kurt Schenk, is leaving the sport to pursue other goals. I also learned that regional and national great, Jim Blanton, will be moving to Idaho. Both of these fine men lent their talents and dedication the the South Jersey Region autocross events. They leave a gap not only in the sport, but in the hearts of those who knew them. The day was liquid-sweet, with variable clouds, but boasting high humidity, my stint as driving instructor continued, both driving and riding along, and the course kicked major ass, with one of the three 180s giving opportunity for trail-braking and a long sweeper leading into a cheek-sucker chicane. Though a few times during the day it seemed like it could rain, it never really did. This made the decision for me to run the Victroracers a good one. I had just purchased a set of Falken Azenis that I'd considered running, but since this was a double points event for me I wanted every edge I could get. Mark on the other-hand was treated to the true nature of his Azenis, since his lug key was mysteriously missing, he could not use his usual race tires. We think the guys who installed his clutch have it. I also had the opportunity to ride along with some new drivers who displayed a great deal of potential. Fred and Sean were my students and I had the privilege watching them each improve throughout the day. Fred drove in D-Street Prepared, while Sean drove his Honda Civic in H-Stock. I also had the chance to take Fred and Sean out in the CRX for a run and give them a glimpse of the course at a higher rate of speed. I stressed looking ahead and being smooth. Hopefully I led by example as well as in word. I also tried to establish good driving habits primarily seating position and hand position. My Students Stats:
Course Designer, Jim Blanton, designed an incredibly satisfying course. Three tight one-hundred and eighty hairpins were joined together by lengthy slightly bendy turns all leading up to a large diameter sweeping left curve. The puntuation mark at the end of the sweeper was a faith laced chicane before the finish. The dynamics played well off each other with the slow leading into the fast giving a real sense of speed to each of the forty-nine drivers. Subaru Challenge PAX winners were: Jeff Hurst (STS), Tad Kaminski (STS), Arren Asuncion (STX), John Epstein (AS), and Jim Blanton (CS). NERDS today were Mark Yeck, Grace Huntzinger, and yours truly (David Hess)
What good neighbors! South Jersey Region SCCA allowed the Delaware based club, Brandywine Motor Sports Club, BMC, to run with them @ Atco until BMC has a new lot. - SJR's remaining schedule is 8/17, 9/21, 10/12, 11/9. If you are a BMC member mention this at registration. - This Sunday SJR also held an exhibition Remote Controlled Car Autocross, with cars sponsored by sixfoottiger R/C racing team. A few folks stuck around to wind up these 1/10th scale race cars. Were they fast? Uhm, heck yeah and very hard to control! A large reason for this event was to allow a few of us autocrossers a chance at R/C racing. A very special thank you to Mark Gollihur, John Ceci and the rest of the sixfoottiger crew for bringing out their R/C cars.
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