Auto-X EVENT #8

Although Joshua did not drive in this event, the car did not sit in the parking lot allowing dust to settle on it during the day Joshua’s daughter, Ella, who is an active “PCA Juniors” member, drove the car in the event. Ella’s first ever autocross lap was very respectful for her first time, and she saw an overall 6 second improvement throughout the day.

Ella was not timid taking to the course for her first event. Unfortunately, Ella introduced herself to one of the cones on her last lap in the morning session, which was her fastest lap, and she had to settle with her best clean lap with 61.979 seconds she drove on her last lap in the afternoon session. Ella has the potential of being a very fast autocross competitor in her future.

There were no AZPCA Region members driving in Group “X” at this event. The usual Group “X” drivers drove their Group “P” cars. There were seventeen Group “P” drivers and the “Top Driver of the day” for this event was Jonathan B, in his 2017 Porsche Carrera “S” with a 42.395 second laptime, which he drove on his second lap in the morning session.

The second fastest Group “P” driver was Martin R., driving the family 2007 Porsche Cayman “S” and his best laptime was 43.669 seconds. Martin also drove his fastest lap on his second run in the morning session. Behind Martin’s time was Eric S., in his 2006 Porsche “Outlaw” and his best laptime was 44.273 seconds which he drove on his second lap in the afternoon session.

Ealing J. brought out a newly acquired 2019 Porsche Cayman GTS and he was trying to sort out and get familiar with the new car. Ealing’s best laptime was 44.566 seconds which he drove on his third and last lap in the afternoon session. Ealing’s times were getting better on each lap and once he gets familiar with his new car, Jonathan may have to move over and let Ealing pass.

The cone carnage for this event was about average, with 17 penalties assessed to ten drivers. Only two drivers had three cones each. Those honors go to Eric S. and our “PCA Juniors” driver, Ella. Ella was not bashful on the course. She is the “Top Cone Killer Girl”, and Eric is the “Top Cone Killer Guy”, for this event.

The bridesmaid Cone Killers are Jennifer R., Eric T., and Kenny M., with two each. Although, two cone kills are not a high number but, a worthy mentioning since the cone kills for this event were not excessively high numbers.

As for the “Snidelys”, another Snidely candidate was added to the list. That makes four candidates that have a Snidely for the 2022-2023 Season. One driver was itching to get on the list and has two partial Snidelys, one the last event and one this event. The “Snidely Whiplash Back Asswards” recognition(s) more than likely will be recognized at the first event in the fall at the driver’s safety meeting.

The next event will be the first event of the 2023-2024 AZPCA Region Autocross Season on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at AMP. The Motorsportreg registrations will be posted by the end of the summer for the upcoming season.

Try to stay cool and enjoy your AZPCA Region summer!

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