Gymkhana USA! First Event @ El Toro AFB Irvine CA - March 31 2007 - Page 2 - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

Moon Ill · 02-28-2007, 11:51 PM

Isn't Gymkhana the same as Auto-x? If not inform my ignorant ass.

1via · 03-01-2007, 09:58 AM

$120 isn't bad, consider you save 3-4 hours of driving time to Willow or Button Willow and save yourself $50+ on gas. Ya know KA or SR isn't the most fuel efficient motor on the road and rolling in the slammed 240 will get pretty tired after 100+ miles of driving..

94cc0rd · 03-01-2007, 10:59 AM

willow springs isn't that far... and a lot of people think it's worth it to be on an actual track...

I think it's a good compromise, since beginner practice days @ oval or balcony are usually $105 through just drift... the extra $15 could go for the gas that you save... or whatever...

either way, $120 for an event isn't bad at all...

i'm going to try to make it out to this event.. see what gymkhana is all about..

A Spec Products · 03-01-2007, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moon Ill

Isn't Gymkhana the same as Auto-x? If not inform my ignorant ass.

Read da link I posted earlier: http://www.gymkhanausa.com/

Gymkhana started in the '60 but built popularity in the 80's. Never built up popularity in the US unlike Europe and Japan. But now with the popularity of Import cars (Japanese & European) and the advent of Drifting perking the interest of auto enthusiast to focus more on driving technique than raw horsepower. Gymkhana has come full circle and has become the next big thing in the auto industry.

Sometimes called "Car Rodeo", Gymkhana is quite often compared to Autocross or Pro Solo. Although the two sports share many common similarities the Autocross & Solo course main is "time". A Gymkhana track is laid out in a matter that encourages the driver to use flamboyant driving and drifting techniques that's 1st, 2nd is time. It has been a popular sport for many years though out the world. Now its coming to America.

Gymkhana is about "control".
Gymkhana is primarily done on an open paved field or parking lot. The course is laid out with cones in key points to navigate to. The obstacle will often consist of slaloms, 180 degree turns, 360 degree turns, figure 8s, and some time parking boxes. The drivers goals is the get through the course and fast a possible with the least amount of mistakes. Gymkhana requires strong mental concentration and memorizing of the track, where you have to go and do next. The driver will use many techniques to effectively go through a course. Acceleration, braking, drifting & grip driving are all necessary for Gymkhana. Widely popular internationally, in Europe, Malaysia, Australia, and Japan.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 94cc0rd

willow springs isn't that far... and a lot of people think it's worth it to be on an actual track...

I think it's a good compromise, since beginner practice days @ oval or balcony are usually $105 through just drift... the extra $15 could go for the gas that you save... or whatever...

either way, $120 for an event isn't bad at all...

i'm going to try to make it out to this event.. see what gymkhana is all about..

yeah, willow springs is bad ass

but to have an event in OC is super cool, especially since El Toro was closed to a lot of motorsports events for a while

el toro is right off the 5 in irvine, so its central to people from SD and LA, and perfect for the OC guys

we talked to the organizer and he said that for $120, you can run ALL DAY as MANY TIMES as you want

so that should be a LOT of seat time, especially since a lot of drivers often sandbag after around lunch time and go home

this isnt lame like autox where you have to work the track. u wont need to work the track, no need to pick up cones, just go and DRIVE!

this should be a great start to REAL GYMKHANA in the usa, especially with the amount of support from over 17 manufacturers (ex: A SPEC!, Autobacs, Bridgestone, Toyo, Nitto, Falken, Tanabe, HKS, BRIDE, 5Zigen, C-West, RSR, JIC, Mazda)

articdragon192 · 03-01-2007, 12:53 PM

Local = save gas money!

94cc0rd · 03-01-2007, 01:12 PM

yea.. and i noticed that drift association aka drift day is associated with this which means that this is just one more legit track event for us socal-ers...

once i get some more track events under my belt, i might want to start staffing for drift day or something... they get some sweet hookups through the sponsers...

*swayray* · 03-01-2007, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 94cc0rd

yea.. and i noticed that drift association aka drift day is associated with this which means that this is just one more legit track event for us socal-ers...

once i get some more track events under my belt, i might want to start staffing for drift day or something... they get some sweet hookups through the sponsers...

yes yes... it will be very legit and organized to where every one in each class has a chance on doing well....

$25-$50 for a gymkhana is wonderful if we were in japan... unfortunately it cost more here in the US w/ insurance and all.... i guess you can rest assure that that money you put into the event would pretty much insure your health...

its a little steep but I cannot really give an opinion as far as how the event is or if its really worth my $125 until i try it out at least once... so i'm gonna sign up just to see how it is.... i'd say do the same before you start talkin smak about an event you haven't even tried yet.... i don't mean this on you 94cc0rd i ment to say this to everyone in general....

A Spec Products · 03-01-2007, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swayray

its a little steep but I cannot really give an opinion as far as how the event is or if its really worth my $125 until i try it out at least once... so i'm gonna sign up just to see how it is.... i'd say do the same before you start talkin smak about an event you haven't even tried yet.... i don't mean this on you 94cc0rd i ment to say this to everyone in general....

Real talk.

I'm signing up to go as well.

We are sponsoring the event, so might as well drive rather than watch!

R&D Factory · 03-01-2007, 06:15 PM

The staff of R&D Factory will be there representing also. So Logan stay out of my way when I'm taking down the cones with my car. heheheheh

Wei240 · 03-01-2007, 06:21 PM

ah, cool, rnd is going to be there, tell Ed to bring my sr ecu that he owes me, lol
(no joke, he owes me an ecu)...

irvine pd has absolutely nothing to do, so don't give them a reason to pull anyone over, seriously, if anyone read the police blotter, it'll be something like this "9:55 am, woman called to report someone keyed her car"

A Spec Products · 03-01-2007, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wei240

irvine pd has absolutely nothing to do, so don't give them a reason to pull anyone over, seriously, if anyone read the police blotter, it'll be something like this "9:55 am, woman called to report someone keyed her car"

They see me rollin
They hatin
Patrolling they tryin to catch me ridin dirty
Tryin to catch me ridin dirty
Tryin to catch me ridin dirty
Tryin to catch me ridin dirty
Tryin to catch me ridin dirty

It's right off the 5 so shouldn't have that big a deal, but yeah don't act like idiots, cause Irvine PD will mess you up

s13coupedrfter · 03-01-2007, 07:56 PM

Holy shit I'm there!!!!!

ALEXTHESUS*PECT · 03-04-2007, 07:44 PM

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see you fools there!

brainfood · 03-07-2007, 05:15 PM

My Fit should be in stock n1 ff class but I have a catback and it doesnt say if its legal or not?! I say it doesnt list it its legal.

A Spec Products · 03-07-2007, 06:02 PM

Here is the track layout.

Larger Version

steve shadows · 03-07-2007, 06:07 PM

im going haha

ALEXTHESUS*PECT · 03-07-2007, 06:18 PM

damn i can't wait! didn't see any hang loose team members registered yet. i wonder how many cones i can get stuck under my car in one run.............?

miucus · 03-07-2007, 07:04 PM

damn track layout looks fun

A Spec Products · 03-07-2007, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nismornr

damn i can't wait! didn't see any hang loose team members registered yet. i wonder how many cones i can get stuck under my car in one run.............?

hngloose aint a team

its a lifestyle movement

ALEXTHESUS*PECT · 03-07-2007, 07:55 PM

sorry about that.

A Spec Products · 03-08-2007, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nismornr

sorry about that.

HANGLOOSE is not HNGLOOSE.

Lower section rear bumper.

You know what it is.

steve shadows · 03-08-2007, 07:09 PM

sht if I cant make some cash soon It might be 500 hp, on blown stock suspension...but decent tires haha.

A Spec Products · 03-08-2007, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve shadows

sht if I cant make some cash soon It might be 500 hp, on blown stock suspension...but decent tires haha.

you building them cars the wrong way

suspension > engine

haha

azndoc · 03-10-2007, 04:03 PM

hmmmmm... I'll be there just to see how cracked logan's front bumper is going to be from all of cones. Oh yeah I guess I could drive too, why not.

Z_Spool · 03-10-2007, 04:08 PM

w00t! that's on my B-Day, so I'll most likely go, but only to watch.

RPS13FREAK · 03-10-2007, 04:12 PM

Damn, that layout looks awesome.

A Spec Products · 03-11-2007, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azndoc

hmmmmm... I'll be there just to see how cracked logan's front bumper is going to be from all of cones. Oh yeah I guess I could drive too, why not.

at least id break my FRONT bumper

youd break your REAR bumper cause you spin out into the cones

LOL

yoko86 · 03-12-2007, 12:40 AM

ne more info on the address so i can mapquest this location

94cc0rd · 03-12-2007, 02:08 AM

google maps... el toro air force base irvine, ca...

A Spec Products · 03-12-2007, 02:24 PM

Go to:

http://www.google.com/maps

Then type in "El Toro Marine Corps Air Station"

Also, here is a link to printable directions:

http://www.gymkhanausa.com/Direction...0El%20Toro.pdf

03-01-2007, 10:59 AM	#33
94cc0rd Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 35 Posts: 2,390 Trader Rating: (8) Rides Gallery: 94cc0rd Feedback Score: 8 reviews	willow springs isn't that far... and a lot of people think it's worth it to be on an actual track... I think it's a good compromise, since beginner practice days @ oval or balcony are usually $105 through just drift... the extra $15 could go for the gas that you save... or whatever... either way, $120 for an event isn't bad at all... i'm going to try to make it out to this event.. see what gymkhana is all about.. __________________

03-01-2007, 12:53 PM	#35
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03-01-2007, 01:12 PM	#36
94cc0rd Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 35 Posts: 2,390 Trader Rating: (8) Rides Gallery: 94cc0rd Feedback Score: 8 reviews	yea.. and i noticed that drift association aka drift day is associated with this which means that this is just one more legit track event for us socal-ers... once i get some more track events under my belt, i might want to start staffing for drift day or something... they get some sweet hookups through the sponsers... __________________

03-01-2007, 06:15 PM	#39
R&D Factory Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Montebello City, CA Posts: 996 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	The staff of R&D Factory will be there representing also. So Logan stay out of my way when I'm taking down the cones with my car. heheheheh __________________

03-04-2007, 07:44 PM	#43
ALEXTHESUSPECT Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Soul cal!! Age: 43 Posts: 4,387 Trader Rating: (5) Rides Gallery: ALEXTHESUSPECT Feedback Score: 5 reviews	less talk more of this: Alejandro Galindo - Your registration for 'Gymkhana USA event 1 (31-Mar-2007)' has been received by MyAutoEvents.com and forwarded to the event registrar. Your Registration: http://www.myautoevents.com/pls/mae/...sevent_id=6767 Entry List for this Event: http://www.myautoevents.com/pls/mae/...sevent_id=6767 Event Details: http://www.myautoevents.com/pls/mae/...sevent_id=6767 This message was generated by the MyAutoEvents.com mailing agent. Do not reply to this message. http://www.myautoevents.com see you fools there! __________________ *TEAM SUSPECT**

02-28-2007, 11:51 PM	#31
Moon Ill Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fayetteville, NC Age: 34 Posts: 206 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Isn't Gymkhana the same as Auto-x? If not inform my ignorant ass.

03-01-2007, 09:58 AM	#32
1via Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 24 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	$120 isn't bad, consider you save 3-4 hours of driving time to Willow or Button Willow and save yourself $50+ on gas. Ya know KA or SR isn't the most fuel efficient motor on the road and rolling in the slammed 240 will get pretty tired after 100+ miles of driving..

03-01-2007, 06:21 PM	#40
Wei240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: socal Posts: 1,778 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ah, cool, rnd is going to be there, tell Ed to bring my sr ecu that he owes me, lol (no joke, he owes me an ecu)... irvine pd has absolutely nothing to do, so don't give them a reason to pull anyone over, seriously, if anyone read the police blotter, it'll be something like this "9:55 am, woman called to report someone keyed her car"

03-01-2007, 07:56 PM	#42
s13coupedrfter Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Socal Posts: 839 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Holy shit I'm there!!!!!

03-07-2007, 05:15 PM	#44
brainfood Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Eagle Rock, CA Age: 38 Posts: 2,957 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	My Fit should be in stock n1 ff class but I have a catback and it doesnt say if its legal or not?! I say it doesnt list it its legal. __________________ Bryan Rogers http://www.seriousbadass.com

03-07-2007, 06:02 PM	#45
A Spec Products Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Socal! Off 60/605 Posts: 7,256 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	Here is the track layout. Larger Version __________________ A SPEC PRODUCTS CORP AME Wheels, Advan, ARC, Gram Lights, Nardi, Personal, Recaro, Works Bell, Work Wheels, Volk Racing, 5Zigen, & more! 626.618.1100 x 103 / aim: aspectuan Advertiser's Specials! Read / Give Feedback! Please Rate Us!

03-07-2007, 06:07 PM	#46
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03-07-2007, 06:18 PM	#47
ALEXTHESUSPECT Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Soul cal!! Age: 43 Posts: 4,387 Trader Rating: (5) Rides Gallery: ALEXTHESUSPECT Feedback Score: 5 reviews	damn i can't wait! didn't see any hang loose team members registered yet. i wonder how many cones i can get stuck under my car in one run.............? __________________ *TEAM SUSPECT**

03-07-2007, 07:04 PM	#48
miucus Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: 949 Posts: 743 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	damn track layout looks fun

03-07-2007, 07:55 PM	#50
ALEXTHESUSPECT Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Soul cal!! Age: 43 Posts: 4,387 Trader Rating: (5) Rides Gallery: ALEXTHESUSPECT Feedback Score: 5 reviews	sorry about that. __________________ *TEAM SUSPECT**

03-08-2007, 07:09 PM	#52
steve shadows Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: LA and OC Posts: 8,202 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	sht if I cant make some cash soon It might be 500 hp, on blown stock suspension...but decent tires haha. __________________ Like Me on FaceBook !

03-10-2007, 04:03 PM	#54
azndoc Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles Age: 39 Posts: 9,487 Trader Rating: (47) Rides Gallery: azndoc Feedback Score: 47 reviews	hmmmmm... I'll be there just to see how cracked logan's front bumper is going to be from all of cones. Oh yeah I guess I could drive too, why not.

03-10-2007, 04:08 PM	#55
Z_Spool Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Highlands Ranch, CO Age: 35 Posts: 1,507 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	w00t! that's on my B-Day, so I'll most likely go, but only to watch. __________________ -Robert R.

03-10-2007, 04:12 PM	#56
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03-12-2007, 12:40 AM	#58
yoko86 Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: O county Posts: 189 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ne more info on the address so i can mapquest this location

03-12-2007, 02:08 AM	#59
94cc0rd Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 35 Posts: 2,390 Trader Rating: (8) Rides Gallery: 94cc0rd Feedback Score: 8 reviews	google maps... el toro air force base irvine, ca... __________________

03-12-2007, 02:24 PM	#60
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