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Old Mar 3, 2003 | 11:04 PM
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hey guys i guess i would like to take my truck to an auto x event and have a little fun but i need to know where i could go? any suggestions and advice will be taken

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Old Mar 4, 2003 | 11:53 AM
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www.autocross.com/er
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Old Mar 4, 2003 | 06:28 PM
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There are several clubs in the DFW area.

The next local autox is in Bedford on Sunday, March 9th. Visit www.autocross.com/er for directions and schedule info. I will be there if you need tape for numbers, tire pressure gauge, etc..

The week after that, SCCA will have one at the same location. www.autocross.com/texasregion

There are a few other clubs (Porshe, BMW) that also are in the area, but I don't have addy's for them.
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Old Mar 4, 2003 | 08:14 PM
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so would i get made fun of if i had my truck <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
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Old Mar 4, 2003 | 10:46 PM
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I've seen Syclones and Lightnings run ....
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Old Mar 5, 2003 | 06:49 PM
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Not at all. Maybe just some good natured ribbing. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

I've seen old and new Lightnings there. The only reason you couldn't run it, would be safety reasons, mostly rollover concerns. If it's been dropped, that shouldn't be an issue.
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Old Mar 5, 2003 | 07:38 PM
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what time does it start on march 9th. would i need a helmet? ive never autocrossed before but want to try it.
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Old Mar 5, 2003 | 11:05 PM
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There is no shame in running an autocross, no matter what you drive and the "regulars" at these events already know that. I don't think I've seen anyone get "laughed at" (unless it was me getting laughed at after looping one in the middle of the course...but I was laughing louder than they were). Go have a good time.

Now....if the snow would just melt here in Ohio....
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Old Mar 6, 2003 | 03:49 PM
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Visit www.autocross.com/er for times and directions.

Loaner helmets are available.
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Old Mar 13, 2003 | 12:10 AM
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Anyone have a link or know where I can get info for AUTOX or RR in the Houston area? Thanks.

Mike
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Old Mar 26, 2003 | 12:29 AM
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blky2kta,

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