<VV> Autocross report

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The GoNed Race Team, Wichita Division, participated in the SCCA autocross  
today. The event was held at Raytheon Aircraft, formally Beech Aircraft, which  
also describes the surface very very sandy. To add the difficulty there was a  
light constant rain for the first heat. Jim Dallas and I ran in first heat. 
Jim  drove his 64 coupe that just got a 140, stiffer springs, quick steering, 
and A  compound tires. The car ran very well, at least I didn't hear him 
complain about  anything. He was sliding around quite a bit, but it was wet and 
sandy and every  in first heat was pretty loose. He did have one run that was a 
DNF three times.  I guess if your going to get lost 3 times, it's best to do it 
on one run.
 
My runs were a different story. My 66 Corsa ran great, I think I have the  
suspension setup right. My problem was directional ineptitude, I had 3 DNFs on  
by first 3 runs in 3 different places. The first run I decided not to use the  
wipers and couldn't really see after 3/4 of the course. The second run I used 
 the wipers and they messed up my concentration. The third run it was just 
the  "red mist" clouding my vision. Luckily, my last two runs were clean and the 
 times were respectable.
 
Kirk Eck was the third Corvair at the event. This was Kirk's first  
autocross. He drove his 65 coupe with a 110. Kirk ran in second heat, after the  rain 
stopped. Kirk was getting out of the car and acting very nonchalant. One of  
the SCCA guy came over to comment on how much Kirk's head was coming out of the  
car, wonderful stock seats. He also asked Kirk to hold out his hand. At that  
point it was obvious that the adrenaline was flowing. Kirks times improved on 
 each run and he finished up with a very impressive time. I think he's  
addicted.
 
I managed to get the FCT (fastest Corvair time) with a 62.181, Jim was  
second with a 63.924 and Kirk finished with a 67.925.
 
Ned