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Atlanta ProSolo part 3

MK19 01-22-2004 04:13 PM

I have confirmed rates of $40 and up a nite, for 2 adults... PM or email me so I can hook this up. Call if ya like. I am setting up a room for myself and Nate49509, so if anyone else wants in, lemme know.

damon

318-792-3465
MK19 01-22-2004 04:18 PM

shazbot :p
nate49509 01-22-2004 11:24 PM

Longer post next time please.:lol:
MK19 01-22-2004 11:25 PM

So where is everyone staying at????
nate49509 01-22-2004 11:38 PM

They want to know were your staying at so they can stay far away.:lol:
MK19 01-22-2004 11:39 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by nate49509[/i]
[B] They want to know were your staying at so they can stay far away.:lol: [/B][/QUOTE]

I'd stay far away from me too, but your ass snores, so.. talk more smack there "chainsaw"...
TheWRX 01-23-2004 01:45 AM

Another option, posted on sccaforums.com:
[quote]The Homestead Suites Hotel has offered the SCCA, a negotiated rate for the ProSolo weekend. The rate is only $43.99/night plus tax.

All rooms are suites with fully equipped kitchen. You can select from a suite with a queen bed or with two double beds. The parking is secure and there is hired security every evening from 10 PM - 4 AM. All other standard amenities include free loocal calls, iron and ironing board, showtime movie channel, etc. No continental breakfast but many restaurants are within walking distance. Oh and for a small fee, they accept small pets (pet fee might be negotiable if you ask).

The hotel is off of I-85 about 20 minutes away from the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds.

Ask for Claudia Reyes, Manager and let her know you would like the SCCA rate of $43.99/night plus tax. Hotel phone# 770-449-9966 or 770-449-5003.

Homestead Studio Suites Hotel
7049 Jimmy Carter Blvd.
Norcross, GA 30092
770-449-9966[/quote]
AUTOwrXER 01-23-2004 06:06 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by ascott [/i]
[B]I just got off the phone with the Hampton/Sugarloaf, and they have no idea who or what SCCA is. There is no group rate at that hotel for that weekend for us.

The AAA rate there is $79 a night. [/B][/QUOTE]

Call the number for the Hilton Garden Inn and ask for Laura. She's the one who set it up. I have a copy of the contract confirming the rate, so you probably just got some idiot at the front desk who doesn't know how to work the computer system where the discount has been setup.

I'd be shocked if the Hilton didn't have any doubles left. We have a pretty big block reserved, so unless most of the SCCA rooms have been booked at this point then please see above for instructions.
ascott 01-24-2004 09:39 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by AUTOwrXER [/i]
[B]Call the number for the Hilton Garden Inn and ask for Laura...[/b][/quote]

[quote][i]Orifinally posted by ascott[/i]
I just got off the phone with the [b][i]Hampton/Sugarloaf[/i][/b], and they have no idea who or what SCCA is. There is no group rate at that hotel for that weekend for us.
[/quote]

And to disqualify the idiot computer user problem, I was on the phone with the guy a good ten minutes while he called around and checked.

[quote][I]Originally posted by AUTOwrXER[/i]
[b]I'd be shocked if the Hilton didn't have any doubles left. [/B][/QUOTE]

[quote][i]Originally posted by ascott[/i]
And the Hilton Garden has no double-double rooms left, just single Kings.
[/quote]

Begin shocking :p
AUTOwrXER 01-25-2004 02:43 AM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by ascott [/i]
[B]And to disqualify the idiot computer user problem, I was on the phone with the guy a good ten minutes while he called around and checked.





Begin shocking :p [/B][/QUOTE]

I can fax you a copy of the contract if you want. This is clearly a personel issue. Try Laura if you value your time...
ascott 01-25-2004 04:20 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by AUTOwrXER [/i]
[B]I can fax you a copy of the contract if you want. This is clearly a personel issue. Try Laura if you value your time... [/B][/QUOTE]

You are missing the point completely.

I CALLED THEM BOTH. The [i][b]Hilton[/b][/i] has no two bed rooms left in the SCCA block, the [i][b]Hampton[/i][/b] has no block for SCCA.

I don't need to call Laura, the desk worker knew just fine. You need to call the [i][b]HAMPTON[/i][/b] and find out what's going on. The [i][b]HILTON[/b][/i] is doing just fine.
AUTOwrXER 01-26-2004 01:13 PM

Simmer.

The Hampton is owned by the Hilton management. Laura does group sales for both. I'm calling her now...
AUTOwrXER 01-26-2004 01:16 PM

Just left her voicemail to straighten this out.

Joel
Eric1855 01-26-2004 03:06 PM

I am the OTHER guy from Louisville.

The car is back together, new clutch assembly, tranny was/is fine.

Im registered as #44 SM, got a room at the Hampton for the AAA rate, which is less than the Govt. Employee/Military rate, and thats kinda disheartening.

I probably will be only able to make it to the Atlanta event and Peru event as i dont have the vacation at owrk to be able to travel that much.
KC 01-29-2004 10:38 AM

Just reserved at Hampton Sugarloaf too.

Not much in the way of cheap in the area....
joshmeduri 01-29-2004 12:05 PM

Alright I have a noob question.

Are prosolo safety requirements any stricter than normal regional auto-x? In other words can I just show up with my car and a helmet and compete?

I tried seraching scca.org and I didn't find anything.

Thanks
Josh
KC 01-29-2004 01:00 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by joshmeduri[/i]
[B] Alright I have a noob question.

Are prosolo safety requirements any stricter than normal regional auto-x? In other words can I just show up with my car and a helmet and compete?

I tried seraching scca.org and I didn't find anything.

Thanks
Josh [/B][/QUOTE]

[url]http://www.scca.org/amateur/solo2/prosolo/[/url]

As far as car requirements, nope... it's still an auto-x, and scca safety requirement apply... you will get teched.

But you need to pre-register for the event, which takes place on a Saturday and Sunday. :)

--kC
Warp3 01-30-2004 02:41 PM

ESP
148 Kriemelmeyer, Eric 90 Pontiac Firebird White

Since when did Eric start autocrossing a Street-Prepared Firebird!? :confused:

Shane -- [url]http://www.warpthree.com[/url]
SM 729 (SM 72 at ProSolos/Divs/Tours)
MK19_ 02-02-2004 12:15 AM

Hmmm, only 166 entries... I thought it'd be filled up by now.
Corey 02-03-2004 07:28 AM

Same problem with the Hampton for me too... "What's the SCCA?" "Who's Laura?" Looks like I will be searching out a hotel on my own...

Corey #89 STS
stxwrxracer 02-03-2004 01:14 PM

Hilton Garden Inn has rooms in our block, both King's and Doubles at $69.99/night+tax. # is 770-495-7600.

~Mike

P.S. So KC...you comin'? What ya running?
KC 02-03-2004 02:57 PM

Yes I'm coming and I'm the 2nd driver Hoppes car. :)

--kC
(I beat him in my car, now it's time to beat him in his own) :lol: :devil:
dwx 02-03-2004 03:20 PM

Looks like it's up to 177 entries, will likely fill up by next weekend. Will be the largest SM class I've raced in anywhere, 15 cars, and some very good drivers in the class. My car is tuned and somewhat ready to go, although the suspension will be lacking for this event. I think I've found a good source for race gas, and I'll be bringing some "additives" with me. :)

Is race gas legal in STX?

Phil
KC 02-03-2004 03:34 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by dwx[/i]
[B]Is race gas legal in STX? [/B][/QUOTE]

No. Pump gas only, (not from a race track) no additives (like octane booster).

Ie: Stock rules.
dwx 02-03-2004 04:27 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by KC [/i]
[B]No. Pump gas only, (not from a race track) no additives (like octane booster).

Ie: Stock rules. [/B][/QUOTE]


I did some more research and apparently 100 octane fuel is legal in all classes, as it can be pumped directly into your car at a gas station. (There are quite a few gas stations around with 100 octane gas). However 104 is not legal as I believe the highest octane fuel you can pump into your own car (and not a container) is 100. I found a website where they actually offered fuel services at the Houston national tour event, I don't know if it was last year or not. It goes without saying, you could get a huge increase in power by using 100 octane over 93 octane on a turbo car.

The webpage may have been old, I don't know if the current rules are different or not.
Patrick L 02-03-2004 04:36 PM

we have a few stations here that sell 101 at the pump.
dwx 02-03-2004 05:10 PM

I guess I should clarify "race gas". I meant any gas equal or above 100 octane, not leaded gas specifically. In SM apparently I could run alcohol or propane if I wanted to, but you'd need an awfully big fuel cell at a ProSolo to run that.
KC 02-03-2004 06:09 PM

If they sell it at the pump locally, at a public gas station, it's legal.
Warp3 02-03-2004 07:33 PM

Two questions about hotels:

1) Has there been a resolution to the "Hampton has no idea who SCCA is" issue? I just checked the standard rates for the Hampton (on [url=http://www.hamptoninn.com]hamptoninn.com[/url]) and they are WAY more than the "SCCA" rates posted in this thread.

2) Anyone in the Atlanta/Gwinnett area familiar with the local Microtel Inns? I've had really good luck with Microtel on business-related trips and the Atlanta area ones seem to be asking just over half what Hampton Inn wants per night. (The ones I'm looking at in particular are the Lawrenceville one on Hwy 316 and the Norcross one just off I-85.)

Shane -- [url]http://www.warpthree.com[/url]
ascott 02-03-2004 11:44 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by KC [/i]
[B]No. Pump gas only, (not from a race track) no additives (like octane booster).

Ie: Stock rules. [/B][/QUOTE]

I just checked Moutons.org, and there is nothing in the stock category that deals with what kind of fuel you can run. Is it somewhere else in the rulebook? I've openly run 98 octane homebrew, and a fellow competitor (in STX, mind you) was running Torco 104 against me. Nobody said a word.

That aside, anybody know of any stations in the Atlanta area that have 100+? It would sure be handy to not have to drive 6 hours with a ten gallon bomb in my trunk (above what's in the fuel tank, of course).
jbrennen 02-04-2004 12:28 AM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by ascott[/i]
[B] I just checked Moutons.org, and there is nothing in the stock category that deals with what kind of fuel you can run. Is it somewhere else in the rulebook? I've openly run 98 octane homebrew, and a fellow competitor (in STX, mind you) was running Torco 104 against me. Nobody said a word.
[/B][/QUOTE]

[url]http://www.moutons.org/sccasolo/Rules/misc.html#3.6%20Fuel[/url]
TheWRX 02-04-2004 01:35 AM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by ascott [/i]
[B]anybody know of any stations in the Atlanta area that have 100+?[/B][/QUOTE]
Not sure which one is closest to Atlanta, but here is a list of Sunoco stations that have it: [url]http://www.racegas.com/gt100locals/[/url]. They list 7 stations for Georgia, some of them sound like they should be in the Atlanta area (e. g. "Atlanta Dragway").
ascott 02-04-2004 10:14 AM

The closest is Road Atlanta, 34 miles
Road Atlanta Raceway
5300 Winder Highway
Braselton, GA 30517
(770) 967-6143
[url]http://www.mapquest.com/directions/main.adp?do=rev&1g=xVB42ZA7P9w%3d&1y=US&2a=2405%20Sugarloaf%20Pkwy&1z=30517%2d1710&mo=ma&2s=GA&2c=Lawrenceville&1l=cIfFCF7TrgE%3d&1ex=1&cl=EN&2ex=1&1n=HALL%20COUNTY&src=maps&2g=dAeWcqxHW5A%3d&did=1075907511&1a=5300%20Winder%20Hwy&un=m&2y=US&2z=30045%2d9340&1s=GA&1c=Braselton&2l=BsNMDDp0u%2fc%3d&go=1&ct=NA[/url]

A mile further, but in a different direction:
Mansfield Oil Company
1025 Parkway S.W.
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 532-7571

[url]http://www.mapquest.com/directions/main.adp?do=rev&1g=fuI5rPg4l%2f8%3d&1y=US&2a=2405%20Sugarloaf%20Pkwy&1z=30501&mo=ma&2s=GA&2c=Lawrenceville&1l=1mNc98WwrHQ%3d&1ex=1&cl=EN&2ex=1&1n=HALL%20COUNTY&src=maps&2g=dAeWcqxHW5A%3d&did=1075907427&1a=%5b700%2d799%5d%20Parkway%20Dr&un=m&2y=US&2z=30045%2d9340&1s=GA&1c=Gainesville&2l=BsNMDDp0u%2fc%3d&go=1&ct=NA[/url]

Any Atlanta people familiar with these? I assume the Road Atlanta one is at the track, are they open Friday Afternoons/Evenings? Is the Mansfield Oil Company a depot?
trhoppe 02-04-2004 10:24 AM

If an STX competitor was running 104, he was illegal :)

Just because someone did something, doesn't mean its legal. An STX competitor last year ran w/o fog lights and roof rails at nationals. It was illegal, but because he finished low, no one protested him......

-Tom
dwx 02-04-2004 10:27 AM

I posted this in the SE forum a few days ago and there were a few responses. One person mentioned the location of a station that sells 100 off of exit 16 on 985, which would put it around 25 miles from the site.
MK19_ 02-06-2004 03:44 AM

Weather forecasts call for highs in the low 50's and lows in the low to mid 30's.... clear and sunny!!!!!!!!! 10-15% chance of rain tho, so we all know that can change (and some of us hope that it does!!!!!!!)
KC 02-06-2004 07:50 AM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by BlackWerks[/i]
[B] Weather forecasts call for highs in the low 50's and lows in the low to mid 30's.... clear and sunny!!!!!!!!! 10-15% chance of rain tho, so we all know that can change (and some of us hope that it does!!!!!!!) [/B][/QUOTE]

So it'll be warm then? Is that what you're saying? :D
Corey 02-06-2004 08:25 AM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by KC [/i]
[B]So it'll be warm then? Is that what you're saying? :D [/B][/QUOTE]

Ahh... t-shirts and shorts in February... you gotta love it.

Corey #89 STS
Corey 02-06-2004 11:28 AM

By the way, what is the surface at the fairgrounds? I'm assuming asphalt?

Corey #89 STS
MK19_ 02-06-2004 11:36 AM

Concrete IIRC...
dwx 02-06-2004 11:39 AM

I think I read on the sccaforums that it's relatively newly paved asphalt. Rain bad, Hoosiers no like rain.
drdoom013 02-06-2004 01:17 PM

quote:
Originally posted by ascott
anybody know of any stations in the Atlanta area that have 100+?


for so cal racers, [url]http://www.schube.com/racegas.html[/url]

:banana:
Warp3 02-06-2004 04:15 PM

[QUOTE][B] I think I read on the sccaforums that it's relatively newly paved asphalt.[/B][/QUOTE]

The picture of the site that was posted to the Evolution list showed asphalt as well.

[QUOTE][B]Rain bad, Hoosiers no like rain. [/B][/QUOTE]

Then bring on the rain...I have full-tread-depth Victoracers... :lol: :D

Shane -- [url]http://www.warpthree.com[/url]
SM 729 (SM 72 @ ProSolo)
Eric1855 02-06-2004 07:53 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Warp3 [/i]
[B]
Then bring on the rain...I have full-tread-depth Victoracers... :lol: :D

[/B][/QUOTE]

werd! bring on the rain!
dwx 02-06-2004 11:32 PM

Hmm Accuweather's current forecast shows no chance of rain, temps in the 50s during the day. For Friday it actually says:

Mostly sunny and cold
High 50� F

COLD! That's not cold!
Eric1855 02-06-2004 11:37 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by dwx [/i]
[B]Hmm Accuweather's current forecast shows no chance of rain, temps in the 50s during the day. For Friday it actually says:

Mostly sunny and cold
High 50� F

COLD! That's not cold! [/B][/QUOTE]

HA! Thats like double what our average day temp has been for the last few months.

And we're considered the south!

Still cold though for Hoosiers, maybe there will be a little Victoracer advantage, i can only hope.
MK19_ 02-08-2004 09:05 PM

189 and 6 drops... and KC may be out of a ride, Tom Hoppe blew his tranny:

[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=5644500#post5644500[/url]
KC 02-08-2004 09:51 PM

I won't be out. Hell or high water I'll be there. ;)
Warp3 02-08-2004 11:06 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by dwx [/i]
[B]Mostly sunny and cold
High 50� F

COLD! That's not cold! [/B][/QUOTE]

That's like 10� warmer than today was at the Knight's Stadium autocross (Central Carolina Region - event was just south of Charlotte). My Victoracers gripped surprisingly well considering the cold but it's obviously not their ideal heat range... :lol:

Shane -- [url]http://www.warpthree.com[/url]
SM 729 (SM 72 @ ProSolo)
MK19_ 02-09-2004 08:04 PM

Another drop in SM, now we're down to 11...
MK19_ 02-09-2004 08:05 PM

OH and here's the weekends details:

SCHEDULE



Friday, February 13
3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Practice Starts - Starts will continue until tickets sold are used or 5:45 p.m., whichever comes first. Get six (6) starts for $10 or one for $2.
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Registration, Check-in, and Tech - Please bring your current driver's license, SCCA membership card, and ProSolo license (if applicable).

Saturday, February 14
7:00 - 8:00 am Late check-in and tech (Pre-registered entrants only).
8:15 am Worker meeting
9:00 am First car off

Sunday, February 15
7:45 am Worker check-in for Heat 1
8:00 am First car off
1:00 p.m. (approx.) Challenge Competitions
Eric1855 02-11-2004 06:03 PM

now the Weather channel is calling for rain showers on Saturday AND Sunday!
MK19_ 02-11-2004 06:10 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Eric1855[/i]
[B] now the Weather channel is calling for rain showers on Saturday AND Sunday! [/B][/QUOTE]

AWD-FEST 2004!!!!!!!!!!!!!
dwx 02-11-2004 06:22 PM

Accuweather says no rain. weather.com is only saying 30% chance. Wunderground says chance of rain Saturday but not until later that night (after 7pm) and none on Sunday.

I may brave going down there on a set of Azenis or S-03s. :)
MK19_ 02-11-2004 06:23 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by dwx[/i]
[B] Accuweather says no rain. weather.com is only saying 30% chance. Wunderground says chance of rain Saturday but not until later that night (after 7pm) and none on Sunday.

I may brave going down there on a set of Azenis or S-03s. :) [/B][/QUOTE]

Phil,
My street tires are up for use if ya need'em ;)
nate49509 02-11-2004 06:36 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by BlackWerks [/i]
[B]Phil,
My street tires are up for use if ya need'em ;) [/B][/QUOTE]

To bad 225's won't fit on the GC8 without rubbing otherwise I'd use them and run STS.:D
MK19_ 02-11-2004 08:15 PM

Forecast for Atlanta, GA

10-Day Forecast High /Low (�F) Precip. %

Tonight Feb 11 Rain 41� 100 %

Thu Feb 12 AM Rain 47�/33� 90 %

Fri Feb 13 Partly Cloudy 54�/32� 0 %

Sat Feb 14 Few Showers 52�/30� 30 %

Sun Feb 15 Few Showers 41�/33� 30 %
KC 02-11-2004 08:26 PM

I'll have my snow tires on the car. I know some of you have never seen real snow tires. :) If the temp is 35 when we run, I'm running them. :lol:

--KC
MK19_ 02-11-2004 09:04 PM

Well, I was gonna have freshly built brakes, but... [url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=501379[/url]
nate49509 02-11-2004 09:28 PM

Quit your whining.:devil:

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