This sunday there is SCCA solo autocross at Aloha Stadium lower parking lot.

Then the next event on 2/4/07 will end the 2006-2007 season.
Pre-registration for the 2/4 event is from 9am on 1/27/07 at HawaiiSCCA.org

(All Sundays)
February 4
March 25
April 8
July 1
August 5
September 2

March 25th will be a run off event in the morning where the top five drivers in each class can participate to determine a champion in each class for the season. Then in the afternoon it's fun run time.

April 8 starts the 2007 to 2008 season.

 

March 25th is the next event.

In the morning championship runoffs for the top in each class then in the afternoon fun runs open to the first 60 drivers that sign up from about 1130am.

April 8 starts a new season for 2007-2008.

I still haven't ever seen a Fit at autocross but I have seen three in one day on the roads. More on the way.

 

Well, we've finished our season in autocross yesterday with a bang.
We probably had the nicest course layout since we started- nice mix of tight turns and straighaways.

In two weeks we will start the 2007-2008 season on April 8th.

Feel free to drop by and watch or sign up that morning and drive in the afternoon.

We need more Honda Fits. Lots of modified imports out there in Street Touring classes.

 

SCCA has added some autocross dates and some practice test and tune dates for two saturdays preceeding the sunday autocross.

Confirmed SCCA dates for 2007
4/8
7/1
7/21 test and tune
7/22
8/5
8/18 test and tune
8/19
9/9* changed from earlier 9/2
10/14*
11/25*
12/16

 

7/1 is the next date for autocross.

Right now the site is being used for 50th state fair.

7/21 and 8/18 are special non official dates.
It's a chance to do some tuning for your car and run in autocross for fun or practice and we'll have instructors to assist. We want you to learn as much as possible, then the following days 7/22 and 8/18 you can try the official event and compete.

Since I'll be going to each event I get to autocross 6 times in about 6 to 7 weeks. Good thing I have 5 sets of tires.

Hope to see some Fits there soon- never had one show up to visit or to drive. Bet it would draw a crowd.

 

This sunday is the next autocross and sign up was last saturday from about 9am. Pre-registration is now closed so if you want to drive show up before 7am at Aloha Stadium lower parking lot gate.

Hope to see our FIRST Fit this weekend. And if you want to have NO pressure when driving then try one of our two summer autocross school dates for saturdays in July and in August.

Check out the details at
SCCAHawaii.org

 

Still no Fits at autocross events- be the first!

Next event is Test and tune on saturday July 21 all day training and instruction. Followed by normal autocross event on sunday July 22nd.

Signups for July 21 now for $40 each driver. and $28 each for non SCCA members for July 22.

Saturday you get to drive all day and work as volunteer for one hour.
Sunday you get to drive four officially timed runs in your class and might drive at the end of the day in funruns for $1 each run if time permits.

You get much more seat time driving AND you get instruction all day if you want on the saturday event. Most drivers will get instruction in the morning and be free to try things out for the rest of the day.

 

The Fits are missing out on the fun.

Lately we've been getting more Toyotas

Corollas are dominating H stock class (NO FITS!!!!)
and
we see Scion Tc and Xa (new)

Bring your Fit out, I'll give you a tour and behind the scenes "pass".

Confirmed next autocross SCCA dates for 2007
10/14
10/21
11/25
12/16

see
Welcome to SCCA Hawaii Region Web for more info.

 

Still NO Fits showing up even to watch.

Had an event this past weekend with 105 cars.

Lotus Elise


Hot modded MINIs (minus supercharger, plus turbo kit for 300+ HP)



Maserati Spider


Next event this weekend- sunday all day. Free for spectators.

 

Still no FITs at autocross.

Some new Scions, Mazda 3s and Toyota Corollas.

We have an event this Sunday allday. Come down to watch us at Aloha Stadium.

Come early about 7am if you want to drive your FIT. Bring shoes and a check (no cash).

 

Tomorrow is the autocross. We will be there all day from before 7am to about 4pm. Drop by for a look see. It's free but costs $1 to park in the lot next door at the flea market.

We run rain or shine.

About 100 cars.

 

Next event Dec 16th.

That's it for the year.

If you want to just drive and not compete we do have a full test and instruction day on Feb 16th. The following day is regular event.

You can bring any car except SUV or Minivan and drive. Shoes and helmet (rental possible) required. Full driver's license and consent paper signed by both parents if driver is under 18.

 

OK, folks I'll give you warning.

On Feb 16th 2008 there will be a test and tune day followed by an autocross event on sunday the 17th.

There will be a Fit at both days' events so come and watch the Fit run with the big boys.

Get inspired. It's free to watch and only $1 to park for the day and visit the flea market if you like.

The saturday test and tune is a open practice day. So you might even be able to don a helmet and if you have shoes you can ride along.

 

Lemme guess... BOM AT sport???

That poor, poor FIT.

 

I don't think so.

Those poor other drivers in H-stock more like it.

I'll have Bridgestone potenza RE-01R in 195/50-15 to practice on for test and tune and Kumho V710 205/50-15 for raceday.

Should be good.

 

Only two more events for 2007-2008 season.

Next event
Jan 20th
Then
Feb 17

Feb 16th is test and tune instruction day- fullday practice with instruction.

Then runoff event on March 30th (half day for championship then funruns for half a day)

New season starts April 13.

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New requirement from SCCA National…effective with the January, 2008 events, all drivers MUST be a SCCA member. If the driver is not a member, s/he can purchase a “weekend” membership for $15. The “weekend” membership is good for any five consecutive-day periods. There is also paper work involved for this “weekend” membership (application is in triplicate, online application is also available) and $5 of the $15 goes to National. Drivers can apply the $15 “weekend” membership fee for a discount on their regular SCCA membership application. We are still reviewing/learning all the details. With this new requirement, we will change the entry fee to $25 for members and $40 for non-members ($25 + $15 “weekend” membership fee) beginning with the 1/20/08 event. Drivers for the Test & Tune will also need to be a member. Will keep you posted as we finalize the process.

Changes to Entry Fees for the January race!
$25 – members
$40 – non-members ($25 for event, $15 for weekend SCCA membership)

 

Autocross dates upcoming.

Current season ends in two more regular events
Jan 20. Sunday
Feb 16 (test and tune day, all day instruction and practice day)
Feb 17 Sunday
Then runoff in March 30, 2008 (half day championship then half day practice session)
New season for 2008-2009 starts in April 13, 2008

Next dates-

Event Date/ Pre-registration Online/ Registration closes-limit of 100 drivers
01/20/08 / 01/12/08 @ 0900 / 01/16/08 @ 1800
02/17/08 / 02/09/08 @ 0900 / 02/13/08 @ 1800
03/30/08 / 03/22/08 @ 0900 / 03/26/08 @ 1800
04/13/08 / 04/05/08 @ 0900 / 04/09/08 @ 1800
07/13/08 / 07/05/08 @ 0900 / 07/09/08 @ 1800
07/20/08 / 07/12/08 @ 0900 / 07/16/08 @ 1800
08/03/08 / 07/26/08 @ 0900 / 07/30/08 @ 1800
08/17/08 / 08/09/08 @ 0900 / 08/13/08 @ 1800
08/31/08 / 08/23/08 @ 0900 / 08/27/08 @ 1800
09/28/08 / 09/20/08 @ 0900 / 09/24/08 @ 1800

For next event this sunday
Race #11 - January 20
Heat 1: All Street Prepared, EM
Heat 2: All Street Modified, DM
Heat 3: All Street Touring, Prepared
Heat 4: All Stock

then
Race #12 - February 17
Heat 1: All Street Modified, DM
Heat 2: All Street Touring, Prepared
Heat 3: All Stock
Heat 4: All Street Prepared, EM

All novice drivers should plan to drive in heat 3 or 4. New drivers cannot preregister. You can register at 7am for any heat and it is first come first served so if 30 drivers sign up in the morning then there will be few registrations allowed at 1130am for the afternoon heats unless drivers that have pre-registered do not show up at lunchtime. Then their spots will be given away to those that want to do on site registration.

Instructors are available and encouraged for all novice drivers. Instuctors will not be readily available in the morning since they must have finished their official runs in heat 1 or 2 to be able to instruct a novice driver. You can have an instructor only for the first event you attend and for any or all of the four runs that you do that event. Instructors are also available during funruns at the end of the day or at Test and tune practice days (Feb 16).

 

Tomorrow, sunday is autocross day.

Come by anytime from 9 to 3 pm.

Hope to see you there.

Or come by Feb 16 for test and tune practice day.

 

Tomorrow Saturday Feb 16 is test and tune day for autocrossing at the lower parking lot of Aloha Stadium.

I'll have a Fit Sport AT there with stock wheels and with 15x7 Kosei K1TS with +38mm offset and 195/50-15 Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R tires.

I'd do practice runs with both sets of wheels to check them out.

They weigh about 34 lbs for stock and 31.8 lbs for Kosei rim and RE-01R tire.

Kumho V710 205/50-15 18 lbs 22.9" tire diameter
Dunlop SP31 A/S 195/55-15 18 lbs 23.3" tire diameter
Bridgestone RE-01R 195/50-15 21 lbs 22.7" tire diameter

Estimated 16lbs for each stock 15" rim.

We will be there all day from 6am to 4pm. If you stop by let the gate person know to call me (Brad) so I can get you in for the pit and grid areas. Otherwise you can watch from the outer spectator area for free.

Sunday is the real autocross event. Hoping to run R compound tires that day.

 

I got to drive the Fit Sport AT with stock wheels and tires in the morning and with 15x7 rims and Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R 195/50-15 tires in the afternoon.

The RE-01Rs are great tires and highly complement the Fit Sport.

I think if you want good handling and just want to change tires only the RE-01Rs in that size and price ($104 each from tirerack.com) are a good start. No real need for suspension or brake upgrades.

What I did notice is a lack of power with the AT. First gear is too low and 2nd is too tall for any performance driving under 40 mph.

Tomorrow is the real event and will be running Kumho V710 205/50-15 R compound tires.