Hello all, i went to my first solo event yesterday with 0 autox racing experience (drag only) and to my surprise i did fairly well . My fastest lap time was 53.21s given it was a cold day (45*) so my street tires which happen to be run flats were not sticking at all. On the bright part the brakes were doing WORK. Pics are below.

 

Very nice!

What kind of rear sway are you running?

 

Hotchkis adjustable rear sway bar (currently on the stiffest setting)

 

Nice thread. I find I learn something new everytime...
Good luck my next event is Sunday...

 

Thanks for the lovely pictures, and I am delighted that you apparently had a good time. As you might guess, I do love autocross - particularly with a Mini.

Could I impose on you to stop by here, and offer me a lesson or two?

Thanks,

Charlie

 

Thanks and goodluck on sunday elsenordave, have fun!!

cmt52663 you're welcome, I had a great time and the mini definitely holds its ground. I had a chance to chat with some really cool people that gave me some helpful tips.

Since this was my first event I was able to identify the weakpoints of my car.
1: RUNFLAT STREET TIRES!!!
2: soft stock suspension

 

great job jumping in there!

feel free to post results in here as well: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...all-minis.html

i think NAM is very supportive to MINIs looking to get out there and start autoxing - any MINI, in any class

 

Will do kyoo, thanks !!

 

good luck - and have fun with it!

 

are you going to the nyr event this weekend? if so i'll see ya there