Hey Guys,

If we can arrange it, it might be better to get our dedicated "track time" when the pavement is warmer, i.e. later in the day, so that grip will be better.

I'll mount some A6's on the ACR for this one.

Dan  <2

I agree, but it is an open event....and politely asking them to make special provisions for us Viper guys was probably already pushing my luck.   My main concern was making sure that we all got our runs in without having the long wait time in between runs.

The Corvette guys will have an advantage since they are setting up the course.  We'll have to be very quick ! <2

The Stig better make his flight reservations now !

Melissa and I will be there!

Thank you Anthony for setting this up!!

I will need a few more golfers to hit twlight at Fantasy Springs Casino Golf Course (Eagle Falls) and bring $  =28

this is always a great event. i've been running this course for many years.  the corvette club does a great job.  as history seems to have it, we always  have a warm weekend for this event.  i don't think we have to worry to much about a cold track.  these guys are good and fast, so we have to step up and show them how viper owners auto-X.    Anthony 

I'll attend. Do I have to drive my Viper or can I use my Lotus?  >m
How about Justin D.? We need the autox stud!

So......I know this guy with excellent "cone-skills".   For a couple of bones he will alter the cones to our advantage.

Quote from: Banzai Ben on December 09, 2011, 08:56:21 AM
I'll attend. Do I have to drive my Viper or can I use my Lotus?  >m
How about Justin D.? We need the autox stud!

I'm in... Banzai, bring the Lotus, it will smoke the vettes no problem! Or bring the ACR, I've got an extra set of Hoosiers to throw down and break records!

Odie, if you bring the pooch, I'll bring the bones!

Let the good times roll!

The Stig BETTER show up !    >s

Welcome to the site Odie !!!!!!   >t

Stig,

Glad you can make it.

Bring those A6's and we'll see what we can do to the Vette guys.

Ben,

That little Lotus should be very quick around a tight Auto X course.

What are you having done to your Viper?

D

Hey Dan,

The Lotus is at Brian's shop not the Viper. Just having some safety mods done to it, modifying part of the cage and harness mounts, fitting a roof on it, rear toe link braces, and some other things.

I should take the Viper to the autox since it's a Viper vs. Vette thing.

Ben

Quote from: Banzai Ben on December 13, 2011, 07:09:55 PM

I should take the Viper to the autox since it's a Viper vs. Vette thing.

Ben

Agree.

This sounds like fun!

count me in for this!

This is one we sure don't want to miss!  We'll be there... even if I am cone-challenged.    Paul
=15

I have a set of barely scrubbed-in A6 that I'll be bringing.   =15

Quote from: ACRBruce on January 05, 2012, 10:05:55 PM
I have a set of barely scrubbed-in A6 that I'll be bringing.   =15

I have a set of barely scrubbed in A6's too.....but they've been in storage since 2009!  <21

It's time to start getting these room reservations made!  They're going to go fast, and we don't have a large block of rooms available.  Be sure to tell them you are with the SoCal Viper Club for the discounted rate of $149/night.  Anthony and Lance deserve lots of THANKS for setting up this event!  This whole weekend is really going to be fun and well planned by them. 

OK, Viper Guys, you have just been presented with a challenge from the Palm Springs Corvette Club!
Shawn Hyman (Autocross Chairman for the Corvette Club) just emailed me to say, and I quote:  "Wait until you see the traveling trophy we have made.  By the way... I made it a traveling trophy because I don't expect it to travel far!!!"
>4
Also, they are now doing a combined charity function with ALS and the Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City, with the proceeds from both of the events being split 50/50 with them. 
Now, we don't want that trophy to stay in the Palm Springs Corvette possession, do we???  ^8

Sooo,

How many practice runs do we get?

Can we come out early and help them set up?  (Just kidding)

......and, I've got a big bet with Anthony and Lance, a diet coke to the one with the best time.  Anybody else interested?

Dan  <2

Another news-flash:  The Corvette Club will have a few extra helmets that can be loaned out, but HELMETS ARE REQUIRED, so please bring your own if you have one.  I have about a half dozen of those helmet liner things you can have to wear if you have to borrow a helmet and will have them on hand at the Drags and at the AutoX. 

Melissa and I will come out on Saturday morning and stay the night! (Anyone what to play twlight Saturday?.. let me know ... GREAT course!

Friday is out with my commute and then the drive out to the desert... we wouldn't get there till 11pm anyways.

I just booked with the hotel. The room blocks are 21 left on Friday and 20 left on Saturday night.

The rest of the hotel is sold out!

DO NOT DELAY... BOOK TODAY!

Please post the run times for our group for Saturday AM... I have to get her ready to get out of bed weeks in advance... haha

(Dan please enter me in the runflat group) ;)

Hey Dave,

Not sure if there are any "run classes".  Would need to speak with Pam about that.

Likely it's just gonna be "run what you brung".

We'll see.

Dan

Please add Nino and Ruth to the list. We will be there for all day Saturday.

Booked my room at Fantasy Springs.

Are there going to be different classes based on tires or other mods?

Quote from: Banzai Ben on February 04, 2012, 09:57:03 AM
Booked my room at Fantasy Springs.

Are there going to be different classes based on tires or other mods?

I hope there is a "slow" category winner... Lance & I will shoot it out for that one...  >w

I took an early morning cruise out to PS this morning.  Anthony and I had breakfast with the Corvette Club Admins.

We will all run in the Sport class. 
Cars must be street legal.
No restrictions on tires.

The first 2 hours will be Vipers and Vettes only.  They will probably take the cumulative best 5 from each side to see who's Club is the winner. 

They are already talking smack !  And quite confident that we don't have a chance.   >4

In addition to this, there is the Overall best time for the entire day.  So if you lay down a blistering time to help our Club, your time will also be out there for the general public to also try and beat.   

We went over a lot of details and we got to take a brief look at the lot.  Looks like it will be a really fun day.

If you are planning on spending the night, I cannot say this enough, book your room early !
It will be very busy in PS that weekend and all Hotels will be at max capacity and very expensive.

what time does the run class with the Viper and Vettes start on Saturday AM? I can't make it out on Friday night so have to show up Sat AM

We need to be at the Fairgrounds at 8:30.
Start running at 9:00 and finish at 11:00

So, we will only run Saturday morning and after that is anything else on the agenda for the rest of the day?
Also, is anything happening Sunday? If not then I might cancel my room for Sat night.
Thanks.

I've talked Drew into coming out and driving Cathy's car, so he and I will have our own competition; the bet will be a Diet Coke of course.

Dan  <2

Laura and I will be there for this one. I go faster if she is in the passenger seat. >v
Rooms are booking as we speak. If you need one you better call ASAP.
Hirk

spy shot of Corvette Club and BMW Club practicing for it.




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Count Dave & Lisa in!

Eddie and Michelle are in room is booked, now should I bring the MAMBA #55 or VENOM B ????? I think VENOM B with some new shoes  <2   <11. Dave golf sounds good but then I will miss out on the other stuff will let you know. Glad JUSTIN is coming or ace in the hole   =28. Thank you Anthony and Lance for putting this together it sounds like a good time.

Demoe and Laura will be there and room is booked.
10 Banger is Vetty ready.

Check out this very cool teaser that Aaron Carlsson put together !!!!

Vipers vs Vettes (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4U7nCQe7ACk&list=UUSyuKwcYiedQuK7meg0yHoQ&index=1&feature=plcp)

I will be showing up with my dad only on Saturday.
This sounds like a lot of fun. This will give me the chance to safely take my Viper out and see what it can do.  <2

Hey folks,
Just a reminder this event is for current VCA members only, so please make sure you have renewed your membership for 2012, so that you don't miss out on this great event, greater discounts for VOI and various surprises for 2012.  

If you have questions regarding your membership, please email me at art @ socalviper.com.

thanks for the head up art.

i need to get my membership thing figured out.

Quote from: PCH VIPER on February 17, 2012, 07:38:59 AM
Check out this very cool teaser that Aaron Carlsson put together !!!!

Vipers vs Vettes (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4U7nCQe7ACk&list=UUSyuKwcYiedQuK7meg0yHoQ&index=1&feature=plcp)

This guy's got talent.

Any chance we could get a few of these guys to join us at the track this year?

Dan

I'm trying to find more info on the event. I understand that there is reserved time for Vipers and Corvettes, but are other cars welcome for later that day?

What is the cost? 

Thanks,
~Jay

Quote from: Jay M on February 17, 2012, 04:18:27 PM
I'm trying to find more info on the event. I understand that there is reserved time for Vipers and Corvettes, but are other cars welcome for later that day?

What is the cost?  

Thanks,
~Jay

Hi Jay,
This is a 2 day Auto-x put on by the P.S. Corvette club and is an annual event.  It is open to the public and you will see all kinds of cars out there running.   We are ONLY running on Sat morning.

When I contacted the Corvette Club and proposed our plan, they were GREAT and very accommodating.
We secured the first 2 hours from 9:00 to 11:00 as a Private session for just the Vipers and Corvettes.
We will alternate Vipers and Corvettes on each run.

This is a Charity event and all proceeds go to the ALS and the Boys & Girls Club.
I'm still working the details for the exact cost BUT it looks like the cost will work out to be $40 - 45 for each car.
In essence it will be unlimited runs for 2 hours.....but based on the # of vipers and vettes, we are estimating that each car should get  about 3 - 4 runs each.   Maybe more if we don't lose time to people killing cones and my guess is that not everyone will be continually running for 2 hours straight.

I am also hoping that some of our Viper guys will volunteer and help the Vette guys "work" the course.  Maybe stand watch for a short while and pick up cones if needed, to allow the Vette Volunteers a chance to get in their cars and make some passes on the course.  Normally these guys DON"T get to even go out on the course as they are there solely to work the event.

I cannot say enough about how nice and gracious they were to our proposal.  I'm really looking forward to working hand in hand with them on this and having a lot of fun in the process.


Once again.....If you haven't made a room reservation DO NOT WAIT.  Our hands will be tied once the 29th rolls around and getting a room out there will be expensive and very hard to find.

Me and my dad will be there EARLY Saturday morning and we will both be more than willing to help with the tracks cones and what ever may be needed. This will be my first time taking my baby and driving it hard,   <2  =15   So im sure ill be knocking some cones over but illl do my best not to. I'm defiantly willing to help out and work also while my car takes a break between runs.

so sign me and my dad up for helping out.

Hey Lance,

We could offer to work the course, i.e. pick up cones for the first hour and let the Vette guys drive, then swap with them so that we could drive the second hour while they pick up cones?

Could be quite a dance if we are continually swapping out course workers.....just a thought.

Dan

This sounds like a fun event, but I have zero track experience. Is this something I should skip or can a "track newbie" like me do this?

Quote from: Ryan on February 20, 2012, 12:08:40 PM
This sounds like a fun event, but I have zero track experience. Is this something I should skip or can a "track newbie" like me do this?

You should come out, drive and have fun.  This is a good starting point for a "newbie'.  Just take it easy at first and get a feel for the car, then pick up the pace as you become more comfortable.

You'll be glad you did.

Dan  <2

Quote from: ViperX on February 20, 2012, 12:49:04 PM
You should come out, drive and have fun.  This is a good starting point for a "newbie'.  Just take it easy at first and get a feel for the car, then pick up the pace as you become more comfortable.

You'll be glad you did.

Dan  <2

Great, thanks for the info. Looks like I'll be going then, so I'll see you there.

Quote from: Derek on February 17, 2012, 09:45:19 PM
Me and my dad will be there EARLY Saturday morning and we will both be more than willing to help with the tracks cones and what ever may be needed. This will be my first time taking my baby and driving it hard,   <2  =15   So im sure ill be knocking some cones over but illl do my best not to. I'm defiantly willing to help out and work also while my car takes a break between runs.

so sign me and my dad up for helping out.

Hey Derek,
I'm glad Art was able to get your membership squared away.
We will be meeting at the Fantasy Springs Resort, taking care of our groups registration and liability forms.  We will then head over to the Fairgrounds as a group.

Quote from: ViperX on February 18, 2012, 04:20:35 PM
Hey Lance,

We could offer to work the course, i.e. pick up cones for the first hour and let the Vette guys drive, then swap with them so that we could drive the second hour while they pick up cones?

Could be quite a dance if we are continually swapping out course workers.....just a thought.

Dan

We thought about that, but everyone agreed that it would be much more fun for everyone, as well as the public spectators, to see the Vipers and Vettes going "head to head"

The Boys and Girls Club will also have a bunch of young legs out there to help chase cones.  We just want to make sure that the Corvette Club members that are out there working the course get a chance to jump in their SLOW cars and have some fun too   <L

Time is running out for room reservations !!!
If you plan on spending the night out there, don't miss out on the great room rates.

You know, I had to arrange the balloon and the advertising and get the Palm Springs City Council to allow the balloon fly-by, but I think it looks great.  Good advertising tool for the Club Event.  Great personal costs to arrange this image.

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I love it !!!

Hey Doc,

You're getting pretty good on your computer.

Will we see you at the Auto X in Indio?

Hope all is well.

Dan  <2

Computer???  I spent months arranging that flybye!  Hope Mrs ViperX is well. Maybe. Depends on the snowfall that week.

Quote from: PCH VIPER on February 22, 2012, 10:22:49 AM
Hey Derek,
I'm glad Art was able to get your membership squared away.
We will be meeting at the Fantasy Springs Resort, taking care of our groups registration and liability forms.  We will then head over to the Fairgrounds as a group.

do u happen to have the address to the  Fantasy Springs Resort so i know where we will all be meeting up?
and what time will we be meeting up?

Hey Derek,
I will be updating the first post in the next day or so with all the details and times.

The address for the Fantasy Springs Resort is 84-245 Indio Springs Pkwy,  Indio  CA  92203
We will be meeting in the west parking lot at 8:00 am and will be leaving PROMPTLY at 8:30 am

We need all the Vipers to meet us at the Resort so that we can complete all the registration, waivers and get numbers on the cars BEFORE we head over to the Fairgrounds. 

The course will open up at 9:00 am sharp and our block of time will end at 11:00.  If you don't show up at the Resort first to get registered, you will have to wait in the line at the Fairgrounds to get registered and lose valuable run time.

For those of you who are either new to owning a Viper or have not had an opportunity to drive an AutoX, please sign up and enjoy the day there!  The AutoX is something you can just compete with your own times.  It is an invaluable opportunity to push your Viper to your own limits and learn more about handling it in an environment that is safe.  You don't have to have any previous experience with the race track or drags.  The biggest challenge for many drivers is simply keeping the pattern of the cones in your mind and not going out of bounds.  (you're going to see plenty of that)  Driving an AutoX is one of the most exciting and enjoyable events our club participates in.  The course is short and twisty so you won't be doing a high speed. 
=15
If you need to borrow a helmet (they are required) let me know as we have a man's medium size and a small available.  They will have some helmets at the course you can borrow, but will have to be shared and taken off & put on with each run due to limited amount available.   Pam

I may be up in Palm Springs with family for Spring break weekend.  If so, I will be the SSG and meet you guys up there.   <2

Tip for those of you that need to borrow helmets, you should go buy a "head sock".  Sube Sports in Huntington Beach, CA sells them and helmets too or you can buy them on line at Safe Racer among other racing suppliers.

One size "head sock" fits all. 

That way, you won't get any "kooties" from the previous helmet wearer.

Dan  =15

I am really looking forward too this!!!!!!!!!!  since I can't get away on the weekends much. See you in the lot at 8:00AM !


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Quote from: ViperX on February 28, 2012, 05:28:58 PM
Tip for those of you that need to borrow helmets, you should go buy a "head sock".  Sube Sports in Huntington Beach, CA sells them and helmets too or you can buy them on line at Safe Racer among other racing suppliers.
One size "head sock" fits all. 
That way, you won't get any "kooties" from the previous helmet wearer.
Dan  =15

So I would have to drive to Aurantiaco Comitatu (Orange County) and be exposed to Aurantiaco Scabiem (Orange Itch) just to buy a helmet and suit?  Long way from LA

Quote from: PCH VIPER on February 27, 2012, 09:32:08 PM
We need all the Vipers to meet us at the Resort so that we can complete all the registration, waivers and get numbers on the cars BEFORE we head over to the Fairgrounds. 

Is there a way we can pick which number we would like to be?
I Personally would like #7 or #22

but not sure how that all will work. but those are my preferred #'s

Sorry...#'s are being generated by the Corvette club

   Darn! I was hoping for 666    ^12

Looking forward to it, I just made reservations for Saturday night.  Jennifer and I will be there for all the Saturday stuff.  We'll have to miss the Friday night hangout.

Now I just need to see if I can fit in the car while wearing a helmet...  Should I assume that if a helmet is required that the convertible top must be up?

~Jay

Jay,
You'll have no problem fitting in the Viper with a helmet, last I remember you're not taller than me. >w. They might let you run with the top down that way your hair can blow in the wind >v

Please add Ray + 1 to the list. I'll see you at the Fantasy Springs Resort west parking lot at 8:00am.

We have several "head sock" things that we picked up for a buck a piece at a medical supply store.... those blue hair net things you see doctors wearing in surgery.  I can send them with Lisa & Dave (we won't be at the AutoX) if you want.  That's what the Corvette Club used a couple years ago when we were there and borrowed their helmets.  Once again, we have 2 helmets someone can borrow.  Only been used about 3 times now.  Anyone looking to buy one at a LOW price, let us know.  Paul & Pam Winters

Oh yeah!
1 week away!  <2   >g

Thank you everyone for signing up and registering early !
If anyone else wants to join in, there is still time to sign up   <2

Flyin' Hawaiian

I wll be in Palm Springs for spring break with the family.  Will probably bring out the snake, but most likely not run the autocross.  What do I need to do?  Anyone staying over Saturday night?

Let's hope the weather holds ..... or bring some rain tires!  >w

Quote from: hemotox on March 12, 2012, 08:30:32 AM
Flyin' Hawaiian

I wll be in Palm Springs for spring break with the family.  Will probably bring out the snake, but most likely not run the autocross.  What do I need to do?  Anyone staying over Saturday night?

Hey EJ,
If you are not running the Auto-x, no need to do anything other than show up (ideally at the Fantasy Springs Resort at 8:00, otherwise you can meet us at the fairgrounds....but you will have to wait in the line and sign in with them there along with all the other cars)   

We will head to lunch around 12:00.

There are about 17 of us spending the night at Fantasy Springs, but I'm not sure how many are going to the tram for lunch.  I guess it will depend on the weather.

Anthony says it NEVER rains out there.

Looks like rain on Sunday according to the forecast.
I hope it doesn't come early.

Quote from: 10 BANGR on March 12, 2012, 05:54:08 PM
Looks like rain on Sunday according to the forecast.
I hope it doesn't come early.

i just checked and looks like rain on saturday 2 possibly....
if it does rain will the event be canceled and re-scheduled?
i don't drive my car in the rain...

Hey Guys,

I found two Las Casuelas restaurants, one in Palm Springs, the other in Rancho Mirage.  Which one are we having lunch at?

Also, do we have a dinner spot yet?  The first post says dinner will be close to the hotel.

Dan

Las Casuelas is only 4 miles from the Farigrounds on the corner of  Hwy 111 and Washington.

Sat. night dinner is at Ciro's Italian Ristorante which is 3 miles from the Hotel.

Anthony is printing up driving instructions for us which we will hand out on Sat. morning as well.

Thanks Lance.  >v

Quote from: Derek on March 13, 2012, 06:21:55 AM
i just checked and looks like rain on saturday 2 possibly....
if it does rain will the event be canceled and re-scheduled?
i don't drive my car in the rain...

Quote from: Derek on March 13, 2012, 06:21:55 AM
i just checked and looks like rain on saturday 2 possibly....
if it does rain will the event be canceled and re-scheduled?
i don't drive my car in the rain...

If your planing to run with the "Big Dogs" purchase some rain gear and bring some detail spray.
   " A little spot of sunshine"  Palm Springs ... Nice! <1

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been checking the weather off and on looks like rain pretty much for sure sat. here in San Diego but in Indio looks like only clouds and 20% chance of rain...

i really want to make this event. i already canceled my other plans i had going this weekend so i could attend this. but if its driving in rain for auto x, and then 3 hrs drive home in more rain does not sounds like fun to me. So ill keep checking everything and ill keep you guys posted.

what time will everyone be showing up on friday?
i just called and they don't have any more rooms left.
i made arrangements at another hotel down the road about 2 miles away.

i am going to keep an eye on the weather forecast and decide tomorrow weather i will be going or not. i have til 6 pm tomorrow to cancel the room.

Will this event be rain or shine?  I think today is the last day I can cancel my room reservation.

~Jay

Quote from: Derek on March 13, 2012, 06:21:55 AM
i just checked and looks like rain on saturday 2 possibly....
if it does rain will the event be canceled and re-scheduled?
i don't drive my car in the rain...

I'm in the same boat, I don't drive my car in the rain either. I was looking forward to this event, but I'm not going to drive in the rain for two hours their and two hours back. Really disappointed... stupid weather!

Normally, it doesn't rain much in Indio.

Saturday shows basically no rain with two one hundredths of an inch on Saturday night and Sunday shows a 20% chance of rain with one tenth of an inch of rain for the day.

Not sure where you guys are coming from, but it looks like a much greater chance of rain nearer the coast.

We're planning to drive out Friday early afternoon, play on Saturday, then come home after a late breakfast on Sunday morning.

Dan

I have been here since yesterday and it is clear skies and 85 degrees.  Not a hint of any change in the weather patterns up to today.  Weather predictions in So Cal are highly over-rated!  However, there may be a storm in LA on Saturday.

Palm Springs Forecast
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Weather patterns as of 3-15-12

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<2

ive been checking many different weather scores and im saying screw it! im going out on friday evening and getting a room which ive already booked and hope for the best! i have a feeling that the weather will hold out long enough for us to have some auto X fun!

See you all soon!  =15

C'on people. Snakes are not afraid of a little water.
Just think of that huge rooster tail behind you during the Auto-X.

Quote from: 10 BANGR on March 15, 2012, 07:28:25 PM
C'on people. Snakes are not afraid of a little water.
Just think of that huge rooster tail behind you during the Auto-X.

Quote from: Derek on March 15, 2012, 05:48:29 PM
ive been checking many different weather scores and im saying screw it! im going out on friday evening and getting a room which ive already booked and hope for the best! i have a feeling that the weather will hold out long enough for us to have some auto X fun!

See you all soon!  =15

Nice !     SoCal Spirit     >2    No more  <20


 

Well I have the slicks on so  <2 hope we have a dry drive out and back. I don't care if we slide around in the auto x
Just don't want to drive home in it for 3 hours!  >o

While there is a chance of rain, I have been talking with the organizers and they are confident that the weather will be just fine for Saturday.

Many of us are driving out on Friday with only a small chance of catching any rain. Those who are driving out on Saturday morning will have to leave pretty early in the morning in order to get to Fantasy Springs on time, so hopefully you'll beat whatever rain there might be west of the mountains.

Pack some micro fiber towels and detailer and all will be good.

I hear that there are 15 Corvettes coming from OC on Sat morning to get a piece of the action.  I'm sure they'll be laughing at us if we didn't show because of a little rain.   >1

ill be driving up tomorrow and leaving san diego about 1pm ish... and should be up there by 4ish.

what are the plans for friday evening? i was not able to book a room at the fanasty springs resort so i has to get a hotel about 2 miles away but my dad and I would like to meet up and hang out with everyone on friday evening depending on what everyone plans on doing...

see you all soon!

I hope i am able to get some good run time in. this will be my first time with my baby on the track.  <2

Still excellent here in the desert but it looks like it is going to change.  Hopefully the forecasters are wrong and it is a great day

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Storm fronts as of 3-16-12

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The rest of the world would be amazed to see our anguish about a predicted 1/4" of rain. >m

Can't tell you how many times I worried about predicted weather events that never happened.

Saturday is St. Patricks' Day. Green cars should get a little head start <2

It's not going t o rain!  Green vipers need every advantage they can get =28

I happen to be out in Rancho Mirage with the family this weekend visiting some friends.  I'll try and make it to Fantasy Springs in the morning and caravan over to the auto-x to cheer on the Vipers.   >r

   - Cuz Mike

Well got home a few hrs ago from the Auto X event. I had a lot of fun. Was able to take my Viper out in a close course and get a better feel for the car. I now feel even more comfortable driving it now knowing the car just that much better. My best time was a 44.1 not bad IMO for my first time doing an auto x event.

Drove home most of the way in the rain and at times it was beyond pouring rain. The drive home was not enjoyable at all.  =17
But the Awesome time i had with everyone this weekend made up for it!  <1

This was my 2nd so-cal Viper event ive been to since i purchased my first Viper about 6 months ago.
I met a lot of new people and I really enjoyed talking with everyone and getting to know you all.

BIG Thanks to everyone who help put this together I will be there again next year ready to do some more battle with the Vette's!

Here are some pics and a video of one of my runs i did today.
Enjoy!


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Well we kinda tried to line the Vettes and Vipers up head to head. lol :)
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Gotta love a convertible Viper! Some day ill get one of them :)
I forget ur real name 10banger but thanks for letting me sit in it. maybe next time i can drive it???? with the top down.... ;) Love ur car man! take care of it!
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Nice pics Derek and I'm glad you made it home ok.
It was nice meeting you and your dad.
See you at our next event.

Couple of shots from the Fantasy Springs Casino parking lot Friday night.

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So??  Who won, I hear the snakes put the vettes back to school!  Details?

 >v <2
Let's just say Vipers have one more trophie.

Quote from: speedtactics on March 18, 2012, 06:25:19 PM
>v <2
Let's just say Vipers have one more trophie.

well 2 actually...

we won over all fastest lap time.
And we won the over all fastest lap time with the top 5 fastest viper times VS the top 5 vette times. we killed the vettes! :)

And we will be back next year to do it again!
was a lot of fun! best part was the rain held off long enough for us to race are cars around :)

What a great weekend out in the Palm Desert !   I know it was a really tough decision for many to cancel out due to the rains , but for those that drove out on Friday and left on Sunday, the weather really wasn't much of a factor.   Despite Mother Nature, we still had 20 hungry Snakes out at the Corvette Charity Auto-x.

You could see the dark ominous clouds all around us up on the mountain tops, but the winds were very calm and the temperatures were perfect.

I cannot Thank the Palm Springs Corvette Club for their gracious hospitality !  What a Class Act and great bunch of people.   

I also want to Thank Anthony for putting in countless hours of work setting up everything from Hotel to maps for all of us and making sure that every detail was taken care of.   >t


I have pictures posted up on my site  www.kouchicentral.com (http://www.kouchicentral.com)
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It was a great battle and very few cones were killed.

It was really fun to listen to the times being announced with each pass and hearing which team had the lowest time.  It went back and forth which made it exciting and with seconds left on the clock,the final passes were being made.....Ben lays down the fastest overall time on his last pass !

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41.197 !!!

Team Viper won the challenge and the traveling Trophy is ours for one year.  We will go back next year to defend our Win !

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Great driving everyone  !!!

VERY NICELY DONE !!!  From the planning, to the activities, the members to the pictures!  Thank you for the hard work putting this event together.  Now to plan the re-match in the fall...  >m

Excellent work fellas!

Big thanks to Anthony, Corvette Club, and Mr. President for putting on a great event!

Congratulations to Ben on his lightning fast lap!  Tanner Foust ain't got nuthin' on you! <19

Hey guys great fun this weekend here is a link to the photos I shot of everyones last run. I hope I got shots of all of you. Feel free to click on the image and each page has a download link to download a larger version.
http://gallery.me.com/hirkophoto#102757
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THANKS HIRK!  These are great!   >v

Great pictures Hirk !
BUT I really think we should give the credit to Mrs. Hirk   >1

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A BIG thank you to Lance, Anthony, and the Palm Springs Corvette Club for putting on such a great event and arranging the Vette-Viper only run group. It was really nice to get all our runs in the two hour session so we didn't have to wait around all day.
Thanks to Dan, Drew, Juan, and Anthony for their great driving to help us win the team competition.
And, thanks Mr. and Mrs. Hirk and Lance for the great pics.
It was really nice seeing everyone else too, fantastic weekend!  >v

My hat is off to you Ben.

You really earned your nickname "Banzai Ben" as that's how your last run looked from where I sat.  You really hauled buns.

Excellent job.  

Now, for the huge side bet on next years Auto X, I propose the usual Diet Coke for the fastest time, purchased by the #2 spot (first loser per NASCAR).

I think we'd both better watch out for Drew next time; but maybe I'll do some extra "prep" work on Cathy's Viper just for Drew before the next AutoX ...... like changing from PS2's to some old, crummy run flats or maybe pulling a couple of spark plug wires.....Oh yeah, it's a team event - maybe not.  >w

Dan  <2

It was a great Team Event and the top five really showed their skills.

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Ben  41.197      Dan  42.373     Drew  42.705    Juan  43.466     Anthony  43.608   
Even more impressive was the fact that Ben, Drew and Anthony were on street tires. 

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It was a great Team Event and the top five really showed their skills.

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Ben  41.197      Dan  42.373     Drew  42.705    Juan  43.466     Anthony  43.608   
Even more impressive was the fact that Ben, Drew and Anthony were on street tires. 

FYI, Ben was on Kumho Ecsta V700's with a tread wear rating of "50" (same as Hoosiers), these are about the stickiest street tires you can buy, if you can find them.

Drew and Anthony were on real street tires, i.e. Michelins, while Juan and I were on Hoosiers.

If we hope to have a shot at a repeat, we should all pick up a set of Kumho's or equivalent sticky tires (Hoosier A 6s?) for our next contest with the Vette guys as it's likely that they will come "loaded for bear" next time.

Dan   >v

Hey just check out all the pics you took Scott/Laura, wow you got quite a few pics of everyone!

Thanks so much for posting those!
Great Job!  <1

Melissa and I had a blast! A big THANK YOU to the Corvette Club and Anthony for everything!



It also brought us closer together as a couple!.......








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Quote from: PCH VIPER on March 19, 2012, 12:36:41 PM
Team Viper won the challenge and the traveling Trophy is ours for one year.  We will go back next year to defend our Win !
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Great driving everyone  !!!

Kinds looks like a chain gang working on a Nevada Highway?  Do I see OJ in the crowd with a hat on?

Quote from: Newport Viper on March 21, 2012, 11:11:40 AM
Melissa and I had a blast! A big THANK YOU to the Corvette Club and Anthony for everything!



It also brought us closer together as a couple!.......

Still LOVERS... Nice  <1








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I though I post this video Laura recorded. Ben had gone before me and you will
notice him at the top of the screen as I'm taking off. Listen to the announcer for what was the fastest run of the day as we take the lead. I'm not sure who is laughing in the background but it sure is funny.

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