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<p>Hey DCMM! One of our vendors, Mach V (fastmini.net) is hosting an open house just a few minutes drive from our Meet and Greet at MINI of Sterling! :top:</p> <p> </p> <p>Mach V Spring Open House 2011 will happen on Saturday, March 19, 2011, 10am to 4pm. Come on down and hang out with other car enthusiasts. With any luck, it'll be a gorgeous spring day, but the event will happen rain or shine. </p> <p> </p> <p>We'll have Open House sale specials, door prizes and other goodies to give away, Paintless Dent Repair on-site, burgers and dogs on the grill, and some more cool stuff I haven't fully worked out. I promise, it'll be a good time.</p>

<p><strong><span style="color:#333333;">NCC Autocross School - 03/5/2011</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#333333;">On Saturday, March 5th, 2011, the NCC Autocross program will be conducting its first autocross school for 2011. This school is designed for novices. NCC members and non-members are invited to attend.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#333333;">Autocross is a safe, low-speed motorsport where competitors drive against the clock to turn in the best times as they navigate a driving course defined by orange parking cones in a large, open lot. The Autocross School is the best way for new and budding autocross participants to learn more about autocross and improve their driving performance through a combination of classroom education and in-car instruction by some of the best instructors in the Washington DC area. Come join us at the Bowie Baysox Stadium for a fun and educational day filled with safe but adrenaline raising motorsport.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#333333;">Classroom sessions will include a variety of topics to help novice participants better understand what goes on in a day of autocross, and what they will likely be seeing and hearing around them as they participate in the motorsport. Instruction on how to prepare both the car and driver for autocross, how to register, tech inspect, work a course, and safety topics will get you up to speed with the day-of operations for participating in autocross. Then, drivers will learn how to make the most of their runs by examining techniques like walking the course to determine good run lines, throttle modulation (your gas pedal is not an on-off switch!), and when to brake. Classroom discussions will also cover basic handling conditions such as 'oversteer' and 'understeer' you may have heard of, and how to correct them, and try to prevent these issues to give you your best runs.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#333333;">When not in classroom sessions, it's time to put all of your newfound knowledge to work. Get ready to buckle up and drive, as you will get run after run to put your training and skills to the test with a series of handling and stopping challenges as you gear up to run a full autocross course. With one of our excellent instructors at your side, you will continue to receive guidance to improve your performance and lower your lap times. As you learn how to pick your turn-in points, choose your braking zones and work the throttle wisely, you will notice a consistent improvement in how your car handles confidently and smartly through the sea of cones.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#333333;">There is no better way to get started in autocross than with the NCC Autocross School. Whether you've done a few events in the past, or if you've never been out to a course before, you'll find the program educational and the skills you learn useful not just on the autocross course, but for all of the driving you do. Our staff is ready to answer any questions you will have and will ensure you get personalized attention and instruction to overcome any concerns or issues. We are ready to introduce you to the fast and fun world of autocross, are you ready to join? Register now as space in our Autocross Schools are limited to the first 20 participants to ensure small class groups and personalized instruction.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#333333;"><strong>The Essentials ...</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#333333;"><em>Registration</em></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#333333;">Please register using Motorsport Reg here: </span><a href="http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.cfm/event/event.advert/uidEvent/1BD3C0A6-0AF9-B3B2-4683D8E335932C66" rel="external nofollow"><span style="color:#0000ff;">http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.cfm/event/event.advert/uidEvent/1BD3C0A6-0AF9-B3B2-4683D8E335932C66</span></a></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#333333;">Registration will open </span><span style="color:#000000;">Mon Feb 14, 2011 8:00AM </span><span style="color:#333333;">EST.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#333333;">Attendance at the school is via online registration ONLY. No Exceptions! Prepayment of admission is required.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#333333;">Registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#333333;"><em>Date:</em></span><span style="color:#333333;">Saturday, March 5th, 2011</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#333333;"><em>Location:</em></span></p> <p><span style="color:#333333;">Bowie Baysox Stadium</span></p> <p><span style="color:#333333;">4101 Crain Highway</span></p> <p><span style="color:#333333;">Bowie, MD, 20716</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#333333;"><em>Cost: </em></span><span style="color:#333333;">$60.00 </span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Class Curriculum</span></em></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="color:#333333;">08:00 AM – Students Arrive</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="color:#333333;">08:15 AM- Welcome to Autocross</span></strong></p> <p></p> <ul><li>Student <span style="color:#000000;">check-in</span><br /></li> <li> <span style="color:#000000;">All students must sign insurance waiver.</span><br /></li> <li> <span style="color:#000000;">What should I expect from today?</span><br /></li> <li> <span style="color:#000000;">How will this make me a better driver?</span><br /></li> </ul><p></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="color:#000000;">08:30 AM - Tech Inspection Overview</span></strong></p> <p></p> <ul><li> <span style="color:#000000;">What is tech inspection?</span><br /></li></ul><p></p> <p> </p> <p></p> <ul><li> <span style="color:#000000;">How do you perform a tech inspection?</span><br /></li> <li> <span style="color:#000000;">Students tech inspect another classmates vehicle.</span><br /></li> </ul><p></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="color:#000000;">09:00 AM - Working The Course Overview</span></strong></p> <p></p> <ul><li> <span style="color:#000000;">What is working the course?</span><br /></li> <li> <span style="color:#000000;">Why is working the course important?</span><br /></li> <li> <span style="color:#000000;">What are the different worker positions?</span><br /></li> <li> <span style="color:#000000;">What are cone penalties and how are the assessed?</span><br /></li> <li> <span style="color:#000000;">What should I do in case of an on course emergency?</span><br /></li> </ul><p></p> <p><strong><span style="color:#000000;">09:15 AM - First Concepts Classroom Session</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="color:#000000;">10:00 AM – Morning Driving Exercises </span></strong></p> <p></p> <ul><li>Three 40 minute driving sessions with personal instruction on three different short courses<br /></li></ul><p></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="color:#000000;">12:00 PM - Lunch Time</span></strong></p> <p></p> <ul><li> <span style="color:#000000;">Lunch provided for all attendees.</span><br /></li></ul><p></p> <p><strong><span style="color:#000000;">12:30 PM - Advanced Classroom Session</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="color:#000000;">01:15 PM - Guided Coursewalk</span></strong></p> <p></p> <ul><li> <span style="color:#000000;">How do I walk a course?</span><br /></li> <li> <span style="color:#000000;">Why is walking the course necessary?</span><br /></li> <li> <span style="color:#000000;">How do you remember all of this?</span><br /></li> </ul><p></p> <p><strong><span style="color:#000000;">01:45 PM – Afternoon Driving Exercises</span></strong></p> <p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>· </strong></span><span style="color:#333333;">Driving sessions with personal instruction on the full course. Target of 5 runs each.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="color:#000000;">04:00 PM – Course Completion/Lot Cleanup</span></strong></p> <p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>· </strong></span><span style="color:#000000;">Students to assist with packing up all autocross equipment.</span></p>