MAP Proving Grounds Event @ BIR / Feedback and Discussion

[1QUICK4]

Originally Posted by niterydr

If my car had a class, (and wasn't moving), I would have run my car.

Overall it sounds like a good list thus far for improvements.

The Audi would've been able to run SC-2

[niterydr]

Originally Posted by 1QUICK4

The Audi would've been able to run SC-2

Oh shit! I would have been able to show off my 15 second 1/4 passes!

[FattyBoomBatty]

Originally Posted by niterydr

Oh shit! I would have been able to show off my 15 second 1/4 passes!

Wanna run 'em?

[Tachyon]

Here's some of the things I observed during the event:

[Tech]
Instead of just having everyone pass drag racing tech. I would recommend having 2 different tech inspections: 1 for drag, one for autox/drift. That way the BIR staff are not confused as to why there were so many cars signed up in the different drag classes even though they were not interested in that form of racing.


[Organization]
I think better signage would have helped tremendously. Signs for tech areas, autoX/drifting area, carshow area, etc.. Also, maybe you could have a general info tent as to who and what is happening and where and when. There was a fair amount of distance to cover so keeping things close together is key, I though that was OK for this event, speaking of how large the facility was.


[Events]
I though having 4 different events was great. What I might suggest is that is that you stagger Auto X and Drag events. I know many people that wanted to compete in both, but could not due to their simultaneous running.

Drag racing: I would suggest having a maximum of 3 classes: Q16, 9.99+ unrestricted, and bracket racing. There were just not enough cars there yet to necessitate that many classes.

Auto X: From what I heard the people who were going to organize this pulled out at the last minute? I though whoever ran it from there on made a nice recovery to even have the event at all. While there are probably not enough cars to warrant traditional autoX classes, it is mighty hard to beat a track prepped Exige at this type of event... The margin of victory was several seconds on a ~50 second track (was doing my own timing)

Drift: I have no idea how this worked as a spectator. It was fun to watch, but some sort of announcer during the event or a handout would have added tons.

Car Show: I drive a 1g, enough said.

[Overall]
I really enjoyed the event! I thought the drive was quite managable to get there and the setting with the on site camping was quite entertaining. I think once you guys refine the process a bit more this has a chance at becoming a top event in the Midwest.

Thanks MAP!