After returning from an incredible weekend at Virginia International Raceway with NASA-MA, it’s time to figure out what’s coming up next! March is going to be a busy month for MM, so we need to plan ahead with various events.
Our first autocross event of the season is taking place the weekend of March 20/21. We will be racing with the Blue Ridge Region of the SCCA, down in Verona. It’s a short 20 minute drive south of JMU, and a fantastic way for anyone new to the sport to get exposed, either by driving or getting ride-alongs.
The Saturday part of the event is a “test and tune” session. Sunday is the actual timed, “for real” autocross event. There is no pressure to attend both days! Some of us who have been itching to get back behind the wheel since December 1st will go both days out of sheer desperation and excitement.
We are also hoping to bring Ray Schumin – of BRR fame – to a meeting prior to the autocross weekend. Ray would be presenting a sort of “Autocross 101″ class to help those new to the sport learn the basics before showing up and hitting the pavement.
Stay tuned to the home page, the forum, and your email for more updates!
Thanks to Joey Klimchuk for putting this video together. Great compilation of some autocross and hyperdrive footage from the Fall ‘09 semester! If you like what you see, you should come out and get involved – the more the merrier!
The first autocross of the season!! Get yourself out there and get to racin’ with MM and the Blue Ridge Region SCCA! Registration details will be posted as they become available. Remember, MM will pay for your first autocross event (not with us, but of all time).
More info can be found on their website, located here.
The second NASA event of the season… as always, more details to come. They will surely be able to use worker assistance from MM if there is interest.
The annual Madison Motorsports car show will be held on April 3rd! Please watch for more details – members, we will be sending out an email as the date gets closer. We are hoping for an even more impressive turnout than last year, and it’s certainly possible! The day is always full of great cars and people, so we’re looking forward to seeing you there!