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I can't make it this year, but I'm glad to see this one back on the calendar and hope it sticks around. The roads are great and Catoctin Mountain Orchard is a fun destination.

This was a great run last year, sorry I won't be able to make it!

I won't be able to be there to instruct this year, but I hope others are able to make it and have a good time!

When I went to GTPeace a few weeks ago, the discount was down to 5% off labor, FWIW.

(I'm biased, I help run the events, but my two cents below) It seems to me like it'd be harder to fill a full school a second year in a row, so I think a test & tune / practice style event would work best. It gets the most seat time while accommodating both new and returning participants.

Canceled our camping trip so I'll be there Sunday!

I'll be there as well! Super excited for the start of the season.

Bummed I can't make this one. I'm camping that weekend, right around the corner from Marshall, VA, but don't expect to be out of the woods in time for this.

I agree with everything Corey said, but also want to add that there are insurance policies available that will cover your vehicle while participating in autocross, if that's something you're interested in. I participate in the full NCC autocross season each year and have never carried one of these policies, and I don't believe many people do, but it is an option. To me, the risk of damage is so low that it doesn't seem worth it, but that's everyone's choice to make on their own. I can't recommend any specific insurers since I don't have experience with them, but from a quick search, it looks like at least Lockton and Hagerty offer policies like this.

I chatted with @1975_mini on the side and he pointed out that my rear right tire is actually roughly the same tread depth as new, so it should be fine to run up front alongside a new tire. I'll give one replacement a shot and see how it feels. I ran through the last set of Pirellis that were on this car so fast that my judgement of how long I expected these to last was all off.

I picked up a flat tire this morning and am left in a bit of a weird tire state, so I was hoping to get y'all's opinions on where to go from here. I drive a 2017 four door hardtop (F55), currently wearing Bridgestone DriveGuards (all-season, run-flat, 205/45R17) and they've mostly served me well. The car is a commuter, so long-lasting and reliable are really the most important here. I've gone back and forth on run-flats, I know the compromises, but being able to get a flat, drive home, drive to the tire shop a few days later to get them fixed, that all sounds way better than calling AAA to get towed somewhere. The current tires: Front left: 3 years, 26k miles, 7 32nds remaining Front right: FLAT Rear left: 3 years, 26k miles, 7 32nds remaining Rear right: 2 years, 18k miles, 9 32nds remaining I figure I'll need at least 2 new tires, since none of these are new enough to pair alone with a brand new tire. From what I understand, if I get two new ones, the shop will want to put those on the rear. From there, and given that this is FWD, I'll want the front tires to match closely, which I guess means pulling the current front and rear left tires (same age, same wear) up front. Alternatively, I could swap out all 4, since those two left tires don't have too much life left anyway, but it feels a bit wasteful. Thoughts, advice, things I've got wrong or haven't considered?

I can't make it unfortunately, wish I could.

I'll be there!

With the only other confirmed attendee busy, I'm going to cancel this event. I'd love to have another go at it in October, keep your eyes out for that.

Sorry, @desertrat was also a maybe - think you'll be able to make it? I'm leaning towards canceling if I can't confirm anyone else will be there.

Thanks for the heads up @SCH. @1975_mini, @STXMINI: When will y'all know if you'll be able to make it tonight? I'm happy to show up for a small group, but probably won't go for a beer by myself

Looking forward to seeing everyone this week. First round is on me; just be sure to sign up on the event so I'll know if I need to grab another table.

I got the event set up for the 28th:

Event Title: [CANCELLED] September Happy Hour Event Date: 09/28/2022 05:30 PM Event Address: 1115 East-West Hwy, Silver Spring, Maryland, 20910 The September Happy Hour will be held at Denizens Brewing Co in Silver Spring, MD. I've got an outdoor table reserved and will add more as people sign up. Parking is available across the street at the Kennett Street Garage. RSVP on the event here:

I'm very flexible. Could push it later, either the 28th or 29th?

I had another happy hour come up that same night, so I'm looking for a new date. Does anyone have any feedback on weekday evenings in September? I can do any other day. If I don't hear anything, I'll just pick the 21st, another Wednesday.

@STXMINI How about Wednesday, September 14th at 5:30 pm, at Denizens Brewing? I went ahead and grabbed a reservation for 6 outside, can expand that if we get an idea of how many people are interested. Parking is available across the street in the Kennett Street Garage (https://goo.gl/maps/muBpYbb3zraRRF1s5). The place is dog friendly (outdoors) if that matters. https://www.denizensbrewingco.com/

All good Think you could make it up to Silver Spring?