Drake Park Car Show
Last month ACCO participated in the Flashback Cruz car show in Drake Park, giving the club exposure to the thousands of motorheads that attend this fabulous show. Two members, Curt Hagner and Jim "Gator" Hudson, provided cars for the ACCO display and assisted by Jack Gassaway and Jim Kell, set up a mini autocross course for kids to run through. As each kid ran through the course, their times were recorded by our timing equipment and displayed on the reader board for all to see.
Several kids spent hours trying to better their times and defeat their friends. Without a doubt a whole new generation of future autocrossers were hooked by the fun and excitement of competition.
ACCO's Drake Park Mini Autocross Course
Curt Hagner brought brother Tim's 1984 Porsche Carrera for display. The beautiful red Porsche has nearly a quarter of a million miles on the clock, yet looks as pristine as the day it was delivered! Gator Hudson brought his Victory Red 2009 Corvette Z06 to the party. Both cars received a lot of attention from the crowd.
Curt Hagner, left and Gator Hudson, right, greet the crowds.
Shown below, Gator stands in front of the reader board, after one of the young folks recorded a sizzling 10.449 second run through the course. Jack brought along a laptop and a video display so we could have a continuous loop of autocross videos running for the crowd's enjoyment. In the background a couple strolls through the course, unaware that they are holding up the racers. Next year we will use the yellow rope to close off the area.
A big thanks to Gator, who came up with the idea of the mini-course, and to Curt, Jack and Jim for helping it become a reality.
August Events 8 and 9
September Events 9 and 10
The schedule for both days is:
07:00 am Setup Course
07:45 am Registration &
Technical (Safety) Inspection
08:00 am Course Walk
08:30 am Registration
Closes
08:45 am Drivers Meeting
09:00 am Morning Run Group
Starts
10:45 am Afternoon Registration & Technical (Safety)
Inspection
11:30 am Registration Closes
12:00 Lunch Break & Course
Walk
12:45 pm Drivers Meeting
01:00 pm Afternoon Run Group Starts
04:00
Cleanup
ACCO's autocross events are open to the public. Cars of all types, from Vipers to Volkswagens, and drivers of all skill levels, from novice to expert, are invited to participate. Daily event entry fees are $15.00 for students with a current student I.D., $25.00 for ACCO members, and $30.00 for non-members. Drivers may participate in one or both events per day as their schedule permits. There is no charge for spectators.
Dry camping is available at Hoodoo as are restrooms and
showers (bring quarters for the showers). Camping and hotels are available at
other nearby locations. Please visit the club's website ( http://www.autoxclub.org ) for
details. The mosquito activity has dropped way off, but it is a good idea
to stock up on mosquito repellent, just in case.
Attention OSI fans!
Big changes are in store for the Oregon Shootout Invitational (OSI). Due to uncertain weather conditions at Hoodoo in October, the club is moving the event to July. The first July OSI will take place in July 2011. Invitations to participate will be based on the 2010 season championship standings for the participating clubs. Since there will be no OSI held this year as a result of this change, ACCO has decided to host a free event at Hoodoo this October 9th and 10th for anyone who wishes to participate. This event will go forward regardless of weather conditions. Sorry, no studded tires allowed!
2010 Season Championship Awards Banquet October 6th
Mark this date on your calendars! Join us
at Pappy's Pizzeria in Bend (across from Fred Meyer) at 6:00 PM for our annual
awards banquet. Free Pizza and soft drinks for
all!
ACCO's Schedule for the remainder of 2010:
September 11-12, Event 9 & Event 10
October 6.
ACCO Season Championship Awards Banquet
October 9-10, Season Closer. Free to
all entrants. Two days of pure fun, no
competition points.