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Message started by English on 12/21/11 at 14:10:25

Title: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsports Rallycross Championship
Post by English on 12/21/11 at 14:10:25

Can-Jam Motorsports and the Maple Leaf Rally Club are bringing back the rallycross season:
The 2012 MLRC Can-Jam Motorsports Rallycross Championship.

www.mlrc.ca/rallycross
ONLINE ENTRY: http://www.mlrc.ca/rallycross/register/
ENTRY LIST: http://www.mlrc.ca/rallycross/entrylist/

This series continues to provide an opportunity for future rally stars to get their feet wet. No special vehicle preparation is required - regular street cars are permitted. The low entry fees and minimal car prep mean that the Rallycross series will provide an affordable introduction to rallying for drivers of all budgets and skill levels.

DATES FOR 2012:

January 22nd
February 26th
July 8th
September 23rd
October 21st

With thanks to our sponsors:

Can-Jam Motorsports: www.canjammotorsports.com
Rally Sport Ontario: www.rallysport.on.ca
Town of Bancroft: www.town.bancroft.on.ca
Ken & Lois Golton: Owners of the Golton Field
The Fish & Game Club, Bancorft
Lou Silver Trophies & Promos: www.lousilvertrophies.com

New Sponsors: We welcome Can-Jam Motorsports as our title sponsors. We look forward a great partnership over the next few years. The guys from Can-Jam are longtime competitors and world class Subaru performance specialists!

New Website: Well, an updated one, what with a new sponsor I have had to update the website. With a whole new MLRC website coming soon there will be a new Rallycross site to come along with it.

New schedule: This might be difficult for some of you but I have had to move forward the start time of the day. This is for a few reasons. I really want to get the most out of the day and get as many runs in as possible. I also don't want to run to late into the day so we can get home in a reasonable time. I believe this will get a guaranteed 6 runs in in a day.

2012 Sup Regs: http://www.mlrc.ca/rallycross/regulations/Rallycross%20Rules%20-%20Master%20-%20v020112.pdf

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsport Rallycross Championship
Post by English on 01/03/12 at 23:12:24

January Update - v1.0

Facebook Event:

http://www.facebook.com/events/159600937476787

Please note however, by clicking yes on the Facebook group, you are not registered for the event.

Looking forward to seeing you all soon.

James

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsport Rallycross Championship
Post by English on 01/04/12 at 23:03:42

January Update - v1.1

Helmets:

I haven't been that strict on helmets in the past, but this year I will want to see all the helmets at the first event and, as they do at Ice Races, be adding a sticker to show that it has been checked.

If of course you don't come to the first event, I will check your helmet at the first event you attend or if you change helmets.

I assume that this will be ok with everyone.

Thank you
James

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsport Rallycross Championship
Post by rosswood on 01/10/12 at 20:27:58

Today I checked out the Rallycross course in Bancroft. Conditions are excellent - there is about a 10 cm deep covering of snow over the course. Snowmobiles have been running on a lot of the course, resulting in it being well packed. It is very smooth - in the Fall we filled in the two big dips that were in the back section of the winter course. Cars with stock suspensions should have no problem.

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsport Rallycross Championship
Post by English on 01/12/12 at 14:37:14

January Update - v2

Conditions:

Our man in the field has been out and taken some photos! looks like the condions are fantastic!!

Thank you
James

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsports Rallycross Championship
Post by rosswood on 01/20/12 at 18:14:59

Just returned from preparing the Rallycross course in Bancroft. Conditions are fantastic - loads of snow (about 20 cm). We spent about three hours with the loader and my truck grooming the course.

Photos to follow.

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsports Rallycross Championship
Post by English on 01/21/12 at 09:01:13

January Update - v2.1

Conditions:

OMG it looks like it is going to be awesome!!!

Thank you
James

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsports Rallycross Championship
Post by English on 01/22/12 at 21:12:06

January Update - v3.0

Results:

Yes that's right people, the results are already done and posted:

http://www.mlrc.ca/rallycross/results/2012/RX_jan22_web.pdf

Thank you:

This goes out to all of you for getting up earlier and coming out, I didn't hear one complaint and I think that everyone sees that us just starting a little earlier gets more runs in and thus more fun all round! I have a feeling that we will get 7 runs in the summer!

I would like to get everyone there and registered by 0900 though, this then does give me time to sort out car numbers as assigning numbers to a car with 2 or 3 numbers is not as easy as it looks. We can then get going right at 0915 for the drivers meeting and start racing!

February:

I say this every month, but please sign up online it just makes life easier and you save money. I can then also order the right amount of Pizza.

http://www.mlrc.ca/rallycross/register/

Facebook:

Don't forget there are two facebook pages:

Next event:
http://www.facebook.com/events/123085617812139

For Rallycross:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/MLRC-Rallycross-Championship/136207409735688

For the club:
http://www.facebook.com/groups/26960690518/

Thanks
James

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsports Rallycross Championship
Post by rosswood on 01/23/12 at 06:48:36

Great day of Rallycross yesterday in perfect winter conditions.

A word of advice to competitors - yesterday when we rescued some of you from the snowbanks, we had you back on the course and going very quickly - often within 45 seconds, but what slowed the operation in many cases was the lack of good tow hooks. So if you want to be competitive, be sure your car has a good strong hook both front and rear.

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsports Rallycross Championship
Post by Yopofun on 01/23/12 at 09:03:36

Thank you Ross and anyone else who was part of pulling people out of the snowbanks. I sadly had to use your service, but you were quite quick at it, so thanks!

I'm sure you got in enough practice of pulling people out on the weekend to last a year :D

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsports Rallycross Championship
Post by polski on 01/23/12 at 16:26:05

Pictures anyone? pictures? :)

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsports Rallycross Championship
Post by Trigger Happy on 01/23/12 at 17:10:09

Absolutely awesome day, big thanks to the organizers, officials, and sweep!

Also, I'll second that request for pictures :)

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsports Rallycross Championship
Post by S.Beaty on 01/23/12 at 17:58:05

Had an absolute blast beating the crap out of my car. My friends enjoyed the ride alongs as well. :D

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsports Rallycross Championship
Post by Canadian Rally Doc on 01/24/12 at 12:50:22

Super Stoked for these events! Look out for the Canadian Rally Documentary Crew out on the roads!

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsports Rallycross Championship
Post by English on 02/12/12 at 15:09:15

February Update - v1.0

Online Swag!:

Always wanted to rock out in a Rallycross T-Shirt? Wanted to have that morning coffee and think about the good times in Bancroft? You have been out shopping and just wisjed you could carry your new purchases home in an awesome rallycross tote bag??

Well now you can!!

http://www.cafepress.ca/mlrcrallycross

February Registration is open:

I say this every month, but please sign up online it just makes life easier and you save money. I can then also order the right amount of Pizza.

http://www.mlrc.ca/rallycross/register/

Facebook:

Don't forget there are two facebook pages:

Next event:
http://www.facebook.com/events/123085617812139

For Rallycross:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/MLRC-Rallycross-Championship/136207409735688

For the club:
http://www.facebook.com/groups/26960690518/

Thanks
James

Title: Re: Feb event
Post by karetka on 02/21/12 at 23:08:11

Track conditions

Is it possible to get the track pictures before the sunday run?
I'm pretty certain i'll roll the van if there is no snow to run on
Thanks!

Slav

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsports Rallycross Championship
Post by rosswood on 02/22/12 at 07:15:52

I will likely be going up tomorrow and will post tomorrow night.

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsports Rallycross Championship
Post by rosswood on 02/23/12 at 15:34:15

Today when I went to Bancroft, I found much more snow on the Rallycross course than I had expected; in fact in one corner where it had drifted, I got my 4Runner stuck and had to shovel myself out. So anyone who had concerns of not enough snow, have no fear. Plus there is more snow forecast for tonight & tomorrow.

Reminder - you should have tow hooks on both front and rear of your vehicle; otherwise it slows us down in getting you going again if/when you find yourself in a snowbank.

We are considering running the course in reverse just for a change.

Photos to follow.

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsports Rallycross Championship
Post by English on 02/23/12 at 16:00:33

As promised, the photos:

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsports Rallycross Championship
Post by S.Beaty on 02/25/12 at 12:55:36

Hey, i'd really like to get a video of incar or similar of one of my runs this time. I havn't been able to track down a go-pro to borrow off my friends. If anybody would be willing to let me borrow there camera to stick on my car for a run that would be awsome!

Shawn
(i'll be driving a green impreza wagon)

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsports Rallycross Championship
Post by Mat on 02/25/12 at 15:08:09

How are the conditions today? I head there was fair amount of snow in last 24h ?

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsports Rallycross Championship
Post by QuickSilver on 02/25/12 at 15:36:27

We recieved about 6" of snow here during the day yesterday, and maybe another inch over night. It has been fairly sunny here most of today and decently warm.

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsports Rallycross Championship
Post by polski on 02/25/12 at 19:04:00

What is the official start time of this event? Also, has it been changed from the originally scheduled?

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsports Rallycross Championship
Post by Yopofun on 02/25/12 at 19:56:42

0800
Registration Open
0900
Registration Closes
0915
Drivers Meeting
0930
Parade Lap
SS 1 to start directly after Parade lap
Lunch after SS3 about 1300

This is the time table from the the 2012 Rallycross Regulations.

Last year I think everything started an hour later as I recall.

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsports Rallycross Championship
Post by English on 03/01/12 at 17:48:20

March Update - v1

Results:

I know I know, a little late. Sorry about that but been a busy week at work. But they are now posted:

http://www.mlrc.ca/rallycross/results/2012/RX_feb26_web.pdf

Worker Thanks:

I say this every month but I always mean it. Thank you for all that come out so others can play in the snow, the envents do not happen without you!!

Registration is open:

As always, registration is open for all the upcoming events, I know it is a bit of a wait, but July will come faster than you think.

http://www.mlrc.ca/rallycross/register/

Facebook:

RALLYCROSS http://www.facebook.com/pages/MLRC-Rallycross-Championship/136207409735688#

MLRC http://www.facebook.com/groups/26960690518/

Thank you
James

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsports Rallycross Championship
Post by 83camoblazer on 03/01/12 at 19:19:01

Thank you to James and all the works for a great day of racing, was very nice to get all six laps in and leave on time. Can't wait till July as we should be able to get seven laps in!

Mike Taylor
1990 blue Honda civic

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsports Rallycross Championship
Post by polski on 03/02/12 at 12:50:27

Awesome day and graet people !!!

too bad we had to leave at 2 pm but thats life :(

see you in July

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsports Rallycross Championship
Post by Quinn on 03/02/12 at 16:18:52

Hello James and all,

My bro and I had a great time both in and out of the snowbanks. I cannot thank you enough for putting together such a fine event. This is new to us so we leaned quite a bit about the car and our driving. Hopefully the car and our driving will be better prepared for the next event... looking forward to it!

Quinn Regis

1993 Prelude

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsports Rallycross Championship
Post by karetka on 03/03/12 at 12:55:25

Thanks to all who keep these events going. We were happy The day finished before 4 pm. It takes us about 4 hours drive one way and if you add the weather sometimes, it can be really exhausting. But it's totally worth it.
Till next winter

Slav and friends

2001 Dodge Grand Caravan AWD

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsports Rallycross Championship
Post by S.Beaty on 03/04/12 at 01:24:02

Had a great time again. didn't drive quite so well, but i think it tought me a lesson lol. Got to ride in a few interesting cars as well.

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsports Rallycross Championship
Post by rosswood on 03/18/12 at 13:54:35

Note - I have cut and pasted this comment to the 2012 RX site, where it belongs.

Reply #123 - Today at 10:39am
Thanks for the good comments.

Things we can fairly easily change at Golton:

(1) more variety of course layout and direction - will mean slightly more down time between runs. Will also mean spending a bit more money making course changes and a minor change in the Finish Timing eqpt needed (just a longer wire - maybe $75).

(2) wider plowing in winter - BTW the deal is that the Town of Bancroft provides the equipment and fuel and we pay the operator. So that would mean a bit more time required from the operator and thus a bit more expense. Also slightly more down time between runs.

(3) more change in the running order - a no brainer, no downsider as I see it.

(4) It might be possible to return to the old pit for some of the RX days. I will check that out. The reason we gave it up was because it was so soft and required a lot of course fixup between runs. It is on Town of Bancroft property, so getting permission and the other perks should not be an issue.

(5) James is already considering a full weekend special event.

I don't want anyone to get the idea that we are not looking for other venues. We continue to do that. We have one that is halfway ready for us and want us, but have not finished building the course - kind of got stalled in the project. I will talk to them again.

You cannot underestimate the very important positives about the Bancroft venue(s). The support we get from the Town of Bancroft and the Golton property owners is HUGE and would cost us a lot of dollars if we went elsewhere. We have negotiated with other commercial property owners, but their fees for use of the property were way too high and would have put RX fees beyond grassroots level activity. We are trying to keep RX entry fees as low as possible. I assure you that this is NOT a major money-maker for MLRC and all individuals involved are giving their time purely on a volunteer basis. You must also understand that almost all of the Bancroft benefits are riding on the coattails of the Tall Pines Rally. Because it provides such huge economic benefit to the area, we get the support for the RX. Also you have to understand that about half the money we currently spend on the RX track comes from Tall Pines budget indirectly via RSO road damage repairs. I assure you the Tall Pines is not going to move anywhere else closer to Toronto in the near future.

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsports Rallycross Championship
Post by rosswood on 05/28/12 at 16:26:17

Thanks to 8 hard-working volunteers, we accomplished a lot in the cleanup of the Golton property on Sunday. In addition to cleaning up garbage and removing the snowfence, we carted off approximately 175 tires to the dump. There are no more tires as course markers, but it makes the property look a lot more attractive. The group included James D, Stephanie M, Nick N, Massimo M, Karl H, Bert P, Mike M and Ross W. Photo of the tire pile at the dump to follow.

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsports Rallycross Championship
Post by John_Vanos on 05/29/12 at 08:39:03

Thanks to you and all the volunteers!!

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsports Rallycross Championship
Post by English on 05/30/12 at 17:19:14

A massive thank you to the guys that cam out to help.

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsports Rallycross Championship
Post by English on 07/02/12 at 09:13:24

July Update - v1

Registration is open:

As always the registration is always open, please do so if you are going to come as I need to know numbers for pizza.

http://www.mlrc.ca/rallycross/register/

WORKERS NEEDED:

These events can only happen with the help of volunteers! Please Please PLEASE let me know if you would like to come out an help for free pizza and $40 cash money!

Conditions:

The weather up here in Bancroft has been fantastic over the long weekend and looks to continue next week:

http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/caon0039/

Online Swag!:

Always wanted to rock out in a Rallycross T-Shirt? Wanted to have that morning coffee and think about the good times in Bancroft? You have been out shopping and just wished you could carry your new purchases home in an awesome rallycross tote bag??

Well now you can!!

http://www.cafepress.ca/mlrcrallycross

Facebook:

Don't forget there are two facebook pages:

Next event:
http://www.facebook.com/events/356727721067181

For Rallycross:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/MLRC-Rallycross-Championship/136207409735688

For the club:
http://www.facebook.com/groups/26960690518/

Thanks
James

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsports Rallycross Championship
Post by English on 09/25/12 at 07:16:49

Sep Update - v1

Results Posted:

http://www.mlrc.ca/rallycross/results/2012/RX_sep23_web.pdf

Registration is open:

As always the registration is always open, please do so if you are going to come as I need to know numbers for pizza.

http://www.mlrc.ca/rallycross/register/

THANK YOU WORKERS:

A big thank you to the workers, we were still a little short but we made it though!

Online Swag!:

Always wanted to rock out in a Rallycross T-Shirt? Wanted to have that morning coffee and think about the good times in Bancroft? You have been out shopping and just wished you could carry your new purchases home in an awesome rallycross tote bag??

Well now you can!!

http://www.cafepress.ca/mlrcrallycross

Facebook:

Don't forget there are two facebook pages:

For Rallycross:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/MLRC-Rallycross-Championship/136207409735688

For the club:
http://www.facebook.com/groups/26960690518/

Thanks
James

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsports Rallycross Championship
Post by RyanHuber on 10/14/12 at 20:25:34

So, where's all the rallycross chatter for next weekend? I'll be bringing the rallycar out to test/shakedown for Tall Pines, hopefully there will be a few class 4 cars for me to run with! Who all is doing the Pines work day on the saturday as well?

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsports Rallycross Championship
Post by KDeV on 10/14/12 at 21:38:20

I know myself and the new owner of the accent are gonna be around both days.

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsports Rallycross Championship
Post by Dave Cotie on 10/14/12 at 21:50:57

I will be at the work day, but not the rally-X.

DDing the WRX is making me be a little more careful and I still have a blown RR strut.

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsports Rallycross Championship
Post by Yopofun on 10/17/12 at 11:53:00

Hey Ryan,

I'll be up on Sunday to give you a little competition in the Class 4 group ;)

Dave, I still have a lovely set of hotbits that would work for your WRX, and if you were ever to blow them, it would be as simple as just having it rebuilt ;)

Sadly I won't be able to make it on Saturday, but when I did the workers day in the past, it was a blast to go down all the back roads and see where they race for the Tall Pines, so anyone thinking about it should definitely give it a try!

Tim

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsports Rallycross Championship
Post by Slowpoke on 10/17/12 at 17:12:17

Leo's Facebook stream says he's bringing the Bastard. Group 4 should be fun.

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsports Rallycross Championship
Post by Tonafun on 10/18/12 at 07:47:17

I hope you all have a great time! Sounds like it will be a great event.

I very much wish I could be there but unfortunately my poor planning made me have too many commitments this time around :( :'(

See you next year!

Quinn
black prelude

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsports Rallycross Championship
Post by Mech on 10/19/12 at 05:51:39

Will there be a spare helmet available? My Co-pilot might not be able to find one before hand.

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsports Rallycross Championship
Post by Dave Cotie on 10/19/12 at 18:48:24

Yopofun wrote on 10/17/12 at 11:53:00:

I don't have the cash for your Hotbits, but maybe if I hit Lotto Max tonight! ;D

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsports Rallycross Championship
Post by English on 10/22/12 at 11:20:47

Another Season Done....

Results Posted:

All the results from Sunday and the Championship have been posted!

http://www.mlrc.ca/rallycross/results.html

Thank yous!

Can-Jam Motorsports:
Thank you to our great sponsors for 2012 and looking forward to thier support in 2013!

Workers:
We have a great group of dedicated workers that come out for everyrace and make this possible!

2013

We will be back! The dates have been noted and we just need apporval. Please keep in touch though the website or facebook to hear of when they will be.

Facebook:

Don't forget there are two facebook pages:

For Rallycross:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/MLRC-Rallycross-Championship/136207409735688

For the club:
http://www.facebook.com/groups/26960690518/

Thanks
James

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsports Rallycross Championship
Post by KDeV on 10/23/12 at 12:03:39

I only attended the final two events of the year but I'd like to thank James, Ross, Doug and all the others who worked to make everything run very smoothly. Provided my work schedule (and brownie points) permits I'll be sure to try and make it out for more events next year.

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsports Rallycross Championship
Post by Tonafun on 10/23/12 at 20:55:02

I 2nd that! Thank you to James, Ross, Doug, and everyone who helps to make these events as special as they are.
Quinn

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsports Rallycross Championship
Post by RyanHuber on 10/27/12 at 17:19:37

Here's my video from last weekend's rallycross, and 3 clips at the end of testing out the jump for the Rally of the Tall Pines Golton spectator stage.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hE-95ojyPUY

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsports Rallycross Championship
Post by rydz on 11/16/12 at 11:42:26

I know this may be a little bit early but,

Are the dates for the RallyX usually always about the same times of the year? ie 2013?

looking to get back to a little bit of rally sort of amusement,but dont always have the time for TSD events anymore.

Thanks

Paulo

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsports Rallycross Championship
Post by Andrew Geier on 11/18/12 at 05:47:23

Some simple questions:

Is there a membership?

If I bring a cheque to onsite registration, after registering online, will I be charged $50 or $70?

Is there a large likelihood of damage? I do autocross, (never even hit a pylon) so this is an interesting option, for winter fun, just so long as I don't destroy my car.

Is the naturally-aspirated class competitive, with stock Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS wagons? I've seen several Subaru 2.5 RSs, but none from 2005, I don't have a clue about which mods, and whether it's a wagon or not. Help?

Lastly, do you recommend "armor-plating" the underside of the car? Will there be large stones big enough to destroy parts of the under-body? Do you recommend I wear my racing suit with my helmet?

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsports Rallycross Championship
Post by AlanO on 11/18/12 at 09:52:15

rydz wrote on 11/16/12 at 11:42:26:

I know this may be a little bit early but,

Are the dates for the RallyX usually always about the same times of the year? ie 2013?

There's a provisional schedule posted here

http://www.mlrc.ca/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1353196213

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsports Rallycross Championship
Post by Dave Cotie on 11/18/12 at 16:48:58

Andrew Geier wrote on 11/18/12 at 05:47:23:

1. Becoming a MLRC member reduces the cost but not required.

2. I don't know.

3. Less chance of damge in the winter, however you can hurt your car if you are not careful. I tore the exhaust of mine one time, but it was easily repaired.

4. Any AWD Subaru can be competitive in Class 3 (NA - AWD), however rally-X is more about the driver and less about the car. I had a 97 Outback and I did okay, but I was routinely beat by a guy in an Outback Sport with a 2.2 (he could beat me by 10s on a 2 min run!). Class 1 guys beat me without AWD. Technique is critical. Impreza's are probably more competitive due to less weight.

5. I recommend a skid plate to protect your oil pan and transmission, but the track is mostly sandy. You will have to be much more careful without a skid plate. The rest of the car is normally fine.

6. You don't need a racing suit.

DC

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsports Rallycross Championship
Post by Andrew Geier on 11/18/12 at 19:40:21

Dave Cotie wrote on 11/18/12 at 16:48:58:

1: Thanks, I'll do registration for 2013 if I enjoy the ~~December~~ November event. :) I guess I'm going to the Tall Pines, then.

2: That's okay.

3: The sand/flying rocks sounds pretty assuring. If you say it's a bit sandier than gravel/unpaved rock, that's reassuring.

4: I've never been experienced in rallying before, I'm not looking for a win, I just don't want to bring a knife to a cold war. ;D

5: So, I should raid the scrap metal bin, some more, at work?? Also, how can one attach the skid plate? Bindings (i.e. bolts/screws) or welding? Or...?

6: I like showing off my karting swag. ;)

New question: To speak with the club, about membership, will the club's leaders be at the Rally this coming weekend? I work afternoon shift, Monday-Thursday, 10 hours each day, and can't come to the monthly meetings on Tuesdays.

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsports Rallycross Championship
Post by Dave Cotie on 11/18/12 at 23:36:00

I grabbed a decent size aluminum skidplate off a fellow that ran rally-X before. I have adapted it to two different Subaru's now. It is just a flat 1/4 plate aluminum.

On my 02 WRX (which would be probably the same as your RS), it is bolted to the bottom of the rad support and to the thing that is mounted on the cross member (I think it is supposed to dampen vibration) right below the power steering lines. It is even has threaded holes in it! On the front I used half of a scrap aluminum door sill from work so that it has a rising lip so that it doesn't get stuck on anything.

It is bolted on so that it can be pulled off to change oil etc.

BTW - there are some rocks and different surfaces on the course - so it is not all sand.

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsports Rallycross Championship
Post by Andrew Geier on 11/19/12 at 14:16:20

Alright, I'll be at Tall Pines, and the January event. :)

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsports Rallycross Championship
Post by Derek Vincent on 11/19/12 at 14:23:38

Andrew, if you just want to join the Club you can fill out the form on the website and your good...

If you want to meet with a member of the executive to ask questions to before joining we will all be around at Pines... 3 of us are competing (James, John and Bruce) and Phil and myself are working.

I am doing VIP and I will be around Friday night handling registration and early Saturday morning. Come find me if you want.

Otherwise see you in January.

Derek.

Title: Re: 2012 Can-Jam Motorsports Rallycross Championship
Post by Andrew Geier on 11/26/12 at 00:56:19

Well, plans fell through. I'll be here eventually, but, not with the Subaru, and not for a little while. The Subaru will be competing, regionally, in autocross championships, though, so I'll still be around (some) of you guys, if you're into that, too.