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Old Mar 9, 2005 | 11:43 PM
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need practice

I want to get some practice in before going to a track day. (ie: need to warm up and get a feel for my WRX after putting Eagle F1s on them and a couple other HP boosting mods).

But I don't want to pay $70 for an SCCA membership just so I'm allowed to go (and pay another $25) to an SFRSCCA autocross.

Anybody know where I can get some (inexpensive & legal) practice in the Bay Area (not Sacto, not Monterey...too far) in April or May?

Thanks!
Old Mar 10, 2005 | 08:53 AM
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go to SCCA events early. They usually give the first 5 non-member ppl to run that day. just make sure u know someone who is a member, so he/she could sponsor u.
Old Mar 10, 2005 | 09:51 AM
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look at this bmw club's page...
http://www.ggcbmwcca.org/index.php?m...w]=event&id=32

I went to a car control clinic through them and it was a great experience. You don't have to have a bimmer or any experience to go.
Old Mar 10, 2005 | 10:26 AM
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If you bought your WRX brand new, you usually get a free year SCCA membership.
Old Mar 10, 2005 | 11:05 AM
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Thanks for the tips.
My WRX is a vintage model (2002) so no more SCCA membership.
I'll ask the BMW club if they'll allow non-members to 'play'
Old Mar 10, 2005 | 11:45 AM
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Empty parking lot at 4am.
Old Mar 10, 2005 | 11:56 AM
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Anyone know where to buy cones? ;-)
Old Mar 10, 2005 | 11:59 AM
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Anyone know where to buy cones? ;-)
Richmond Bridge, 4am.
Old Mar 10, 2005 | 12:00 PM
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A wet parking lot is much easier on the tires.
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Richmond Bridge, 4am.
HAHAHAHHA!!!! That's great!
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