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    Posted: Jul/01/2009 at 2:05pm
I am starting to put together the Auburn Test day again and want to gauge interest again this year.

Last year we had 13 teams and I would like to have even more this year.  You will be running on the Auburn Endurance track(east 2006/2009).  we also have the tightest maneuverability section that you will ever run. 

It will be a 2 day event again this year.  You will be able to test all day Sat. and most of Sun.  There will also be a pit crew competition through out the day on Sat.  you will be allowed one pit team per car that you bring.  The competition will consist of 3 actual events that can happen during endurance.  You will be changing one(1) Front tire, an engine Swap, and a complete in race pit stop(fuel and driver change).  There will be a 5-10 dollar entry fee for each pit team and the top three(3) teams will receive trophies.  At 3:00 pm Sun testing will be stopped to allow a 2 hour endurance practice.

If you want to come either post a reply here with your email or you can email me directly at thompm1@auburn.edu


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Any idea what you are thinking for dates?
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late Sept and Oct. is all I can tell you right now.  
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Georgia Tech is interested in coming.

Edited by GTJohn - Jul/08/2009 at 9:31am
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Lipscomb is interested as well.  We had a blast last year, and would like to come again.

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Originally posted by thompm1 thompm1 wrote:

late Sept and Oct. is all I can tell you right now.  


Like I said before, the guy who is setting up Midnight Mayhem is back in town now so I can get back to you on a preliminary date soon.  Last I heard, we were thinking about something in August but nothing is official yet.
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We have set a date for the Auburn Invitational.  It will be Oct 24.

The pit competition is still being finalized and there will NO entry fee.

There will still be an Endurance practice at the end of day Sun. starting at 3:00pm

I have only heard from about 3 teams so far, please email me if you are interested in coming.  I would like to make this event at least as large as last years.

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I got to thinking,

You may want to have the endurance race on Sunday early.  The reason being is many cars break, and there would be 5-6 hrs of cars to break down before the race.  This way Saturday the teams could get their stuff together and get ready with the endurance setups for Sunday early, then just drive around afterwards.

Just a thought, but I am sure that you thought of this already
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Dustin, Thanks for the feed back.  I understand where your coming from and I'll take another look at the schedule.
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Hey there Michael

I'm Madison the new president for USF SAE. I may have met you as I was at the 09 SAE Alabama comp. Making a repair weld on your car in the trailer.
USF SAE baja would like to attend the event. We would like to take 3-4 cars if possible.
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You can bring as many cars as you like this is primarily a testing weekend. 

There will be a few rules of conduct that every one will be required to follow.  I will release those rules in the next 2 weeks.
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Hey there again Michael,
I would also like to extend an offer from one of my guys to provide Track towing services for your event. His name is Kevin Kotal, one of our former drivers, and he has offered to bring his side by side.
thanks


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Doesn't look like we're gonna make this one Mike.  Administration is cutting us back big time this year.
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All tow vehicles are welcome.  the more the better.  Remeber that its a 2+ mi. track

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Hey there, 

Our guys just got back from the Midnight Mayhem race. What a mess I heard, and slow.

So what rules should we be expected to comply with for the Auburn Invitational? I would just like to Check. Michael talked about releasing some rules toward the end of July? Will there be an option to park the USF SAE bus at the track? Or who wouldn't mind a bus at their apartment or house for those nights. lol. 

USF hopes to bring a fleet of cars, we will have our bus and trailer W/WELDER for repairs. We are also planning on bringing a Side by side and a golf cart for towing in broke bajas.

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We hope to attend the invitational and bring two cars.

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The rules won't be too extensive.  It'll be very similar to the midnight mayhem rules, but because this is for testing we will not be requiring finger guards, just chain guards.  we will also allow any helmet with a tech sticker since 2004, or if you can prove that it has a Snell 2000 rating or greater.

Also there will be Tech. This is too make sure you are not running a car that is not safe.


Edited by thompm1 - Sep/29/2009 at 2:06pm
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Bama Racing is expecting to attend.  We are curious where we could pitch a tent.  Will we be allowed to pitch a tent on site?   
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I remember a bama girls team, is this it or is there a guys team as well?  or is it combined?
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We got our act together, expect 6 TTU fellas with 2 cars.  We will also need to know where to pitch our considerably large tents.  :)
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Its nice to see that TTU is going to be able to make it.

There will be NO camping on site this year, Sorry guys.  There are a few local camp sites near site, either Spring Villa or Chewacla state parks. 

All directions, hotel, and camping information can be found on the Auburn 2009 event website.  http://auburn2009.bajasae.net/

Sorry about the wait on the rules and schedule guys, they're coming.


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Hey, Chris (TTU)

Where are you guys thinking of settling in Saturday night? Where/when might our gathering be?

And Mr. Michael,

Do you think you will be able to post some rules over the weekend. 

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Looks like we're gonna set up here http://windmillacresal.com/Home_Page.html  it's a little further from NCAT than another place, but it seems way nicer.
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The Bama Racing Team historically was an all girls team until last year.  I am the captain and the only remaining girl on the team.  We do not have many females in the ME program interested in building baja's. 
As for the Auburn Invitational/Test Day, I will not be able to attend; thus all the guys will be camping.  We are going to look at the camp site TTU is using.
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Sorry Its taken so long guys, I meant to get these out earlier

Rules and Schedule... enjoy

uploads/11/new_rules.doc



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A few clarifications to the rules. 
1.  The chain guard pertains to covering the periphery, finger guards are not required
2.  The Social is off site
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Can everyone planning on attending next weekend shoot me an email just to confirm you are coming.  Thanks guys.
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pit drew challenge rules

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Hey, I'm not sure what your email is, maybe I should look back further in the forums. But the important thing is that USF will be leaving tampa tomorrow night at 8 pm in anticipation for the opening of the gates at 6. We will have two vehicles, and 5 bajas. 2 tow vehicles.

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There is a schedule change. Gate opening will be postponed till 7 am due to the fact that sunrise isn't till 6:53.  I will be there early put please try not to get there till 7.  thanks and sorry about the late schedule change.

 
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how did the weekend go? anyone got pictures?
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