Ed,
Thank you for posting the results up so quickly!
This event was very well run by the Goodguys Autocross staff. This must have been a record for Pleasanton for the number of runs. Having a car ready to go as soon as the car on course finished was awesome. Chad did a great job with his announcing. It was great seeing our hard core Goodguys Autocross group show up, especially those that travelled from down south. Just about everything went perfect except for the small autocross course I have ever seen!
While I can't speak for everyone in attendance, I can speak for myself and those that I hung out with and say that we were all very disappointed in the amount of space the Autocross was given. Not only were the drivers participating in the Autocross disappointed, many people that were just spectating were disapointed. Everyone I spoke with that attened the show said it was the worst Goodguys Autocross they have every seen, due to the size of the track. Viewing was great with the grand stands and paitio area by the Young California building, but the product was not good.
I understand that the Alameda County Fairgrounds has limited space and our other site is falling apart. I see around the country some of the other locations are lucky to have large lots to play with. Is there anything that can be done at Pleasanton? Can the other lot be improved? With new pavement and trees removed, that site could be one of the best in the country for all aspects of the autocross.
I wish I did not need to say these negative things about a great idea of autocross at the Goodguys. I wished for many years prior to Goodguys getting into autocrossing that someone would combine a show and autocross. I commend Goodguys for doing it. The autocross is bringing a huge amount of energy to the shows that was lacking. The attendence and sponsorship must be gaining due to the boost from the autocross. Now that Goodguys has it, let's make it the best it can be.
Brian