Heads up tropical storm Michael which is likely to be a hurricane is heading this way, Thursday is gonna be wet but looks like it will speed up and be gone by friday. drive safe!!!
Heads up tropical storm Michael which is likely to be a hurricane is heading this way, Thursday is gonna be wet but looks like it will speed up and be gone by friday. drive safe!!!
My week just got slammed. Hurricane means I will be OUT of hardware.
We’re monitoring the storm closely, but don’t expect there to be any impact. If anything, it probably means we’ll have some cooler weather by the time Friday rolls around!
And just a reminder: the event runs rain or shine, regardless of weather. Lightning is the only thing that would delay the autocross.
Bring rain tires in case of standing water.
I am considering driving up a day early, if it will mean less towing in the rain. Because I can.
In reply to captdownshift :
Watch out for sippy holes!!
Forecasts for Thursday land Friday look good
Driving from Houston to the Callenge on Thursday. It looks wet.
In reply to mazdeuce - Seth :
You might want to pack a boat and a life jacket.
In reply to Toyman01 :
I could loan him the floaties my car wore during irma.
Rain X tow vehicles now and anti fog inside
I know autocross is a rain or shine thing but... that doesn't mean running the event is enjoyable if it's tropical force raining. In case it does rain Friday, I would suggest that the Concours be held Friday and then the autocross on Saturday as rain wouldn't hardly affect the Concours since it's under the shelter anyways and Saturday has a much higher chance of being dry. Just a suggestion.
Easy. Name your challenge car Ditka. Then the hurricane will turn around in fear.
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In reply to keithedwards :
Today, it looks like Tuesday will not be a good day to avoid the storm. I will probably wait until Thursday morning to head north to Gainesville.
I'm outside Macon/Warner robins GA on I-75, and right now we're talking about a slim possibility of having tropical force winds Thursday and up to 4" rain. Should make towing lots of fun.
I'm not going to the challenge so if anyone needs an assist around Georgia exit 142 on I-75 S, my number is fore se7en ate - nyne se7en too - Tu se7en for fore.
In reply to Karl La Follette :
Karl, you're on the right/strong side of the projected path. Stay safe!
n8 said:I know autocross is a rain or shine thing but... that doesn't mean running the event is enjoyable if it's tropical force raining. In case it does rain Friday, I would suggest that the Concours be held Friday and then the autocross on Saturday as rain wouldn't hardly affect the Concours since it's under the shelter anyways and Saturday has a much higher chance of being dry. Just a suggestion.
Saturday actually has a higher rain chance and warmer weather than Friday, so we're going to leave the schedule as-is.
Hopefully that forecast stays accurate.
I have a self storage property and house next door near I85 between Greenville and Atlanta if anyone needs a place to hole up. Sevenzero6 7nine5 02seven2
This will also apply towards other track venues in the future. Plenty of room to work on a car, too.
Driving down from Huntsville Wednesday night might be interesting.
With the current forecast I’m somewhat concerned I10 may be closed due to downed trees and/or power lines, even by Thursday evening. Does FL have a good site to monitor traffic & highway conditions?
My usual transit from Michigan to Gainesville involves getting to Locust Grove, Georgia on Wednesday and finishing the trip Thursday morning. That looks problematic this year. Thursday AM might mean driving in some pretty heavy rain.
Central and South Georgia have tropical storm warnings issued for Wednesday night and Thursday. Predicting sustained winds over 40 and gusts up to 60. Areas south of Macon will get 5-6 " of rain with the heaviest between Perry and Valdosta. Widespread power outages are possible.
Things should be clearing up by Thursday afternoon on the I-75 corridor.
Plan accordingly if you're towing through the area.
Everyone knows that towing in heavy rain and high winds is a dangerous thing.
Please, everyone coming down, be careful! If you need to pull off and hole-up for a while, then do it! Better to arrive a little later than planned than to not arrive.
I'm looking forward to seeing everyone at the Challenge next weekend, hopefully with no horror stories!
Be safe everyone.
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