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AtomicPunk
09-17-2006, 08:33 PM
It was mentioned today at the regional Autocross event that an event in Milton is being put together to cater to the import/tuner/street racing crowd. The Town of Milton, in conjunction with the the MTO are organizing an event at the Milton GO Station. The purpose is to get racing off the streets, and onto the track where it belongs. I understand there may also be a show n shine component as well.

The format will be that experienced competitors will get 3 runs. Each run they will take a newbie along for a ride. Then, the newbies get a crack at it. An experienced competitor will ride with the newbies on 2 runs to provide instruction and suggestions. If the newbie is deemed to be safe enough, they get to do the final run on their own.

This would be a GREAT way for someone to give this whole autocross a thing a try in a safe and fun way, without the stress of being involved in a full-blown event. If you have ever thought you might want to try this, this is your opportunity.

Details will be posted shortly, but I believe they are looking at a date in late October.

Todd

Piotrov
09-17-2006, 08:53 PM
Sounds interesting! You think i would qualify for a noob? lol

You going as a experienced driver Todd?

AtomicPunk
09-17-2006, 08:58 PM
You going as a experienced driver Todd?

Nope. As a bonus to Regional series competitors, they are currently only accepting drivers who made it to the minimum number of events. I don't remember how many that is - 6 events? I only made it to 3.

Still, I think it's an excellent way for someone to try out autocross in a very friendly and non-competitive environment. Seems like a really good idea they've come up with. I hope to see a couple C7 members take them up on this.

Piotrov
09-17-2006, 09:10 PM
Yea for sure! Once they announce the date i think ill make it out there to take some pictures of the event!

AtomicPunk
09-18-2006, 09:24 AM
Details can be found here:

http://forums.c7performance.com/showthread.php?t=13034


Unfortunately, it is only open to residents of Milton. I guess this makes senes if the Town is putting up some of the money for the event. Any C7 members in Milton should really give this a try. This is a great way to get a feel for autocross.

Todd

Baby Girl
09-18-2006, 02:07 PM
Dangit, I do not live in Milton! And dangit I am not able to go the 30th of September! Oh well, I guess there is always next time, and hopefully they will have some where others from other areas are welcome to go too!