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Events / Re: 2014 - Oklahoma Mustang Club Track Schedule

« on: May 01, 2014, 09:33:05 am »

Had a good time at the track day on April 26th. Really fast laps and lots of time out there make for an awesome time. Justin, Paul, and myself were present, with a fastest time (and trophy) going to me at a 51 seconds.

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Events / America's Car Show - 4/19

« on: February 28, 2014, 09:10:49 am »

Trophies, lots of classes, and.... hint hint... club participation! In Midwest City, need to register (pre-register or register the day of) if you want to be in the show, cost is $15.



http://carshow4cause.org/services.html

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Events / 2014 - Oklahoma Mustang Club Track Schedule

« on: February 24, 2014, 10:38:19 am »

This year we're adding a new clubs track days to our roster... the Oklahoma Mustang Club! We attended this event for the first time this year and had a really great time! Can't wait for the next one.

Location: OKC Sheriff's Track (4001 N Air Depot, Oklahoma City, OK 73145 United States)
Cost: $25
Type: High speed autocross, laps, multi-car, un-timed.

Month	Date/Time
February	22nd - 8a
March	29th - 8a-5p
April	26th - 8a-5p
May	31st - 8a-5p
June	21st - 8a-5p
July	5th - 8a-5p
August	30th - 8a-5p

This club runs things (in my opinion) "fast and loose". Their track is open and quick (I hit 99 mph last time on the main straight, according to a motorcycle cop who posted up for a bit to watch cars as they fly by).

• Passengers are allowed with a Helmet.
• Brake condition is at a premium on this course, so make sure your pads are good and fluid is fresh!
• They allow passing in 2 locations (front and back straights), ONLY when the person in front waves you by!
• The blue flag means "let someone pass when safe".
• Minimal workers in the far corners, no extra flags, and no walkie talkies. Keep an eye out for the Yellow flags at the start and for drivers in the grass!
• At the moment, lunch is provided.
• Track runs until they get tired.
• No "off" penalties unless excessive.
• As long as you stay on the track, sliding or burnouts are not against the rules.
• At the end of the day they allow a few hand-timed runs for fun if time allows.

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Events / 2014 - BMW Club Sheriff's Track Schedule

« on: February 21, 2014, 01:52:32 pm »

The BMW Club of Oklahoma provides a very technical Auto X track out at the OKC Sheriff's Track.

OCIDE members have had a mixed experience when it comes to attending these events! - The "general" consensus is that many people have felt "looked down on" for not driving a BMW (or lacking experience) and not felt very welcome... but if you're looking for more seat time, this might be something worth dealing with.

These dates will not be added to the official calendar.

Location: OKC Sheriff's Track (4001 N Air Depot, Oklahoma City, OK 73145 United States)
Cost: $30
Type: Technical AutoX/Autocross, single pass (4 passes per heat, 2 heats, 8 total), single-car, timed.

Month	Date/Time
March	16th
May	18th
June	15th
July	20th
August	24th
September	21st
October	19th
November	16th

The following is their rules and guidelines for the track. In general it's similar, again, the the Porsche clubs setup... but just in case you want to read it...

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Our events are held at the Oklahoma County Sheriff's training facility locate at:

4001 N. Air Depot Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73141

RULES:

A. GENERAL CONDUCT:

• Unsafe behavior will not be tolerated. Anyone violating this rule will be asked to immediately leave the premises and will forfeit registration fees.
• No alcohol or drugs are permitted on the premises, including during course setup and registration, run sessions, fun runs, and course breakdown.
• No pets are allowed under any circumstances - No exceptions.
• Sunbelt Chapter autocross events run RAIN OR SHINE. In the event that severe weather causes the cancellation of an event (ice, snow, tornado, etc), every effort will be made to notify attendees. In the event that lightning occurs in the area during an event, all participants will be encouraged to take shelter for 15-30 minutes.

B. REGISTRATION:

• Registration is handled on site the morning of the event.
• Our events are open to everyone however,  BMWCCA membership is required. Licensed minors 16 years and older may participate in the event only with written parental consent. If the parent will not be not on site, confirmation of permission must be made by downloading and printing the minor waiver IN COLOR.  Parents will need to sign the waiver and have it notarized and the minor participant must bring it to the event and present it to the event chairperson. Minors under 16 may only ride in a vehicle owned and driven by their parent during fun runs (if conducted).
• All persons present at the event must sign a release waiver. Minors (under 18) must have a minor waiver signed by parent or guardian.
• All participants must submit their vehicle for Technical Inspection prior to the drivers meeting. Autocross committee members will assist their guests with tech inspection to ensure their car can be safely driven on the course.
• All participants must attend the drivers meeting. This meeting, led by the Event Chairperson, lasts about 10 minutes and addresses:

• Safety of all participants and bystanders – on and off the course
• Corner workers’ responsibilities (e.g., when to use red flags, proper 2-way radio operation, calling in time penalties for knocked down cones)
• Heat running order
• Course overview and Q&A

• All participants must be available to work during the entire event, at the Event Chairperson's direction. If you are unable to work your assigned time slots, please check with the Event Chairperson. Failure to work the event will result in a disqualification of all runs completed that day and a potential invitation not to return.
• “Fun Runs” (if time permits, and approved by the Event Chairperson) will be held after the formal event is completed.
• Refund policy. A refund will only be issued prior to the start of the assigned heat. Once wheels are in motion there are no refunds.

C. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• A Snell M-2005/SA-2005 or newer helmet must be worn by any driver or passengers. There are loaner helmets that are available to be used by participants that do not have their own helmet. 
• Metal to metal seat belts for drivers and passengers must be worn at all times on the course.
• ALL loose/non-permanent objects must be removed from car’s interior, glove box, and trunk for the vehicle to pass tech inspection. Please check under seats. Hubcaps must be removed.
• OTEs (off track excursions) off the tarmac, striking the timer lights, or any other actions considered reckless will result in a mandatory meeting between the driver and the Event Chairperson before the driver is allowed back on course. The severity and cause of each incident will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Multiple serious OTE's cannot be tolerated and will result in disqualification for the remainder of the event. Complete destruction of a timer light generally results in a $150 fee for the responsible driver (our cost).

D. COMPETITION:

• The number of timed runs per driver (usually will be determined by the Event Chairperson based on the course design.
• Passengers are NOT permitted, however a designated instructor can ride with an entrant, and entrants may ride with a designated instructor in order to assist with the entrant learning the course.
• Time penalties:

• 2 seconds per each cone knocked “down and out” of square. This includes any cones defining the grid area immediately after the finish but does not include directional cones. There is no maximum number of cone penalties per run.
  
• A car is disqualified for a given run for a DNF (did not finish) if it leaves the course and does not re-enter the course at the same location where it left. All cars that DNF should continue to follow the course to the Finish line. DNFs will not be given a run time, however drivers may request feedback as to where the DNF occurred.

E. CAR CLASSIFICATIONS:

• Cars are broken down into 2 categories, Street or Race, based on the tire compound. A tire with less than a tread wear rating of 141 or any non-DOT tire qualifies as a race tire.

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Events / 2014 - OKZCC Sheriff's Track Schedule

« on: February 14, 2014, 02:54:21 pm »

The OK Z Car Club hosts a high-speed track day several times a year, look here for the schedule!

Location: OKC Sheriff's Track (4001 N Air Depot, Oklahoma City, OK 73145 United States)
Cost: $30
Type: High speed autocross, laps, multi-car, un-timed.

Month	Date/Time
April	6th
May	11th
June	22nd
July	6th
August	10th
September	14th
October	12th

The Z Club is runs periodic track days on Saturdays/Sundays at the OKC Sheriff's track off of NE 36th and Air Depot.

$30 (cash) to run. I'll try to add times when I find them out... but it's usually around 8-9am.

Their tracks tend to be very fast paced and utilize the "main" course at the Sheriff's Track. Expect multiple cars on the track at once (usually between 3 and 5), all staggered. There is no official timing equipment, and passing is only allowed in one location, and only if the driver in front of you pulls to the side and allows it. You'll get the most time on the track racing at Z club events, which takes a toll on your cooling and braking system, so I recommend you have those in top shape before attending the event!

The Z club allows you to run with instructors, friends, and/or family in your car during your laps. They will need a DOT approved helmet.

OCIDE encourages those that can to stay and help pic up cones and clean up after the event.

Here's the map and all that.

Remember... un-timed laps (officially) need more OCIDE members to officially fight for the trophy! Who's gonna take it home?!

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Events / 2014 - Friction Motorsports drifting in Stroud Schedule

« on: February 14, 2014, 12:32:07 pm »

Friction Motorsports is back at it this year and hosting (so far as I know) the only official (and legal) drift events here in the OKC/Tulsa area. They tend to release their schedule in bursts, so I'll update this as I get more dates. They're teaming up with "Stick to Drifting" again this year and going to competitions here and in other states. Amateur drivers are welcome to participate in the event if you sign up and enter... so whether you are in it for practice, fun, or competition, this will be a fun year!

Location: Stroud, Ok - http://binged.it/1fmN4bT
Cost: $5 to spectate, $60 to drive. ($30 during days where the track is shared with Stick to Drifting competitions)
Type: Drift. Single or Tandem. Parking lot with cones and lots of run-off.

Month	Date/Time
March	15th - 10am
May	10th - 8:30 drivers, 10 spectators
June	28th - 8:30 drivers, 10 spectators
TBA	TBA

June is Round 1 of the Stick to Drifting and Friction Motorsports Drift competition.

Round one of the FMS / Stick to Drifting series for 2014.  This will be held in Stroud Oklahoma at 300 Tanger Dr. 
This will be a competition event for all drivers in Class A & B. 
Non competition drifting will be allowed in the morning practice and after the event.

Pre Register for this event by clicking <HERE>.  Registration is only needed if you plan on competing in the series.  Preregistered drivers are $75 and none registered drivers are $100.  None competition drivers, just wanting to practice, do not need to register. 

Gates Open at 8am
Spectators $10
Regular Drifting $35
Competition Drifting $75 Pre-Registered
Competition Drifting $100 at the door


Gary says:

Things to bring:
Helmet for ride-a-long
with drivers, chair,
sunscreen, canape or
something to cover up with.
Lunch is at 1:00 PM

We will be taking credit cards at the gate for Entry fee for drifting. Everything else is cash only. If you want to be part of the DK run and you did not pay to drift there will be a 20.00 entry fee.

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Events / 2014 - Porsche Club Sheriff's Track Schedule

« on: January 24, 2014, 12:35:18 pm »

I'm mixing it up a bit this year and going to just post a single thread on these guys. They put their calendar up with track dates for the year... so here we go!

Location: OKC Sheriff's Track (4001 N Air Depot, Oklahoma City, OK 73145 United States)
Cost: $30
Type: Technical AutoX/Autocross, single pass (4 passes per heat, 2 heats, 8 total), single-car, timed.

Month	Date/Time
January	15th - 10am
February	9th - 10am
March	30th - 10am
April	19th
May	4th
June	29th
July	13th
August	9th
September	7th
October	11th
November	9th
December	14th

The Porsche Club is runs periodic track days on Saturdays/Sundays at the OKC Sheriff's track off of NE 36th and Air Depot.

$30 (cash) to run. The required drivers meeting time changes, and they start late, but if you miss the required drivers meeting, you won't be allowed to race! Look for time updates here as I get them.

Their tracks tend to be very technical with a few areas to stretch your legs. The events are all timed and you get 8 laps (one at a time, divided in 2 heats of 4). The times I've run with them they seem pretty nice and easy going, but sticklers when it comes to their rules (fair stuff... like be at the drivers meeting on time). You'll need a helmet (they have a few loaners), and they have instructors that will ride with novice drivers if they want (which is pretty cool), but you can NOT have passengers during timed laps. More often than not it'll start late... but they'll straight lock you out if you don't make it in time for the drivers meeting. You've been warned.

After the normal timed laps, and if they have time, they usually allow "fun-runs". These are non-timed laps that anybody can take (paid or not), with or without passengers (with proper safety equipment of course). These are great if you just want a couple laps for giggles, want to take someone for a spin, want to switch cars, or whatever else you may want to do.

OCIDE encourages those that can to stay and help pic up cones and clean up after the event.

Here's the map and all that.

Remember... timed laps need less OCIDE members to officially fight for the trophy! Who's gonna take it home?!