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Hey guys,
I want to start racing so I thought I would do autoX but I do not know anything about autoX. If you guys could point me in the right direction that would be great
I would want to start with a stock class but if I jump into a mod legal class that would be fine. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Sean
I want to start racing so I thought I would do autoX but I do not know anything about autoX. If you guys could point me in the right direction that would be great
I would want to start with a stock class but if I jump into a mod legal class that would be fine. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.Sean
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I'd start here: http://www.solo2.com/
I would not even worry at all about what class you run in for the first year - seriously.
I have enjoyed racing the Mini very very much over the last seven years, and I hope you also fall in love with the sport. Autocross is all about the driver, and provides a safe place to learn a great deal that can not be learned on the street.
Many drivers (e.g. Randy Pobst) got their start autocrossing - there is much which is transferrable to other more expensive and riskier forms of motorsport.
Check out their FAQs and novice programs, and go try it!
Cheers,
Charlie
I would not even worry at all about what class you run in for the first year - seriously.
I have enjoyed racing the Mini very very much over the last seven years, and I hope you also fall in love with the sport. Autocross is all about the driver, and provides a safe place to learn a great deal that can not be learned on the street.
Many drivers (e.g. Randy Pobst) got their start autocrossing - there is much which is transferrable to other more expensive and riskier forms of motorsport.
Check out their FAQs and novice programs, and go try it!
Cheers,
Charlie
Here's the best place to start:
http://www.scca.com/hub.aspx?hub=3
SCCA has more autox events going on than just about anyone else. You can download the rules and classes in PDF format.
Next, go to Amazon, and buy this book: http://www.amazon.com/Autocross-Perf...3769274&sr=8-4
http://www.scca.com/hub.aspx?hub=3
SCCA has more autox events going on than just about anyone else. You can download the rules and classes in PDF format.
Next, go to Amazon, and buy this book: http://www.amazon.com/Autocross-Perf...3769274&sr=8-4
My suggestion is to find out when/where your local events are... and go spectate at a few!
Search around and see if your local region has an online community/forums, and get on there and introduce yourself. Try to link up with some other newbies and some veterans as well. See if you can line up some passenger rides at an upcoming event... preferably in a few different types of cars. Hell, maybe even volunteer to help work the course if you have extra time to kill.
When you think you are ready, bring your car out and drive! Don't concern yourself too much with classing, other than running in Novice. In fact, don't concern yourself too much with modificaitons/etc at all during your first year or so. You want to devote your attention to progressing as a driver and building your skillset.
Unfortunately, driver development in autox seems to take a bit longer than other forms of motorsports. I would guess that this is because there is very limited actual seat/driving time at a given autox event, especially compared to something like an open track day for instance.
Your goal should be to make the most of your seat time at every autox. Get some instructors/veterans to ride with you and give you pointers. Try not to make any changes to the car, unless you are fixing something that is broken or worn out... or something that is making the car simply undriveable, etc. By keeping the car the same, you are eliminating a variable in the performance equation... and you should be able to see how you, as a driver, progress over the course of your first year.
Best of luck and have fun! If you are truly a car and/or motorsports enthusiast it is very hard not to get hooked.
Search around and see if your local region has an online community/forums, and get on there and introduce yourself. Try to link up with some other newbies and some veterans as well. See if you can line up some passenger rides at an upcoming event... preferably in a few different types of cars. Hell, maybe even volunteer to help work the course if you have extra time to kill.
When you think you are ready, bring your car out and drive! Don't concern yourself too much with classing, other than running in Novice. In fact, don't concern yourself too much with modificaitons/etc at all during your first year or so. You want to devote your attention to progressing as a driver and building your skillset.
Unfortunately, driver development in autox seems to take a bit longer than other forms of motorsports. I would guess that this is because there is very limited actual seat/driving time at a given autox event, especially compared to something like an open track day for instance.
Your goal should be to make the most of your seat time at every autox. Get some instructors/veterans to ride with you and give you pointers. Try not to make any changes to the car, unless you are fixing something that is broken or worn out... or something that is making the car simply undriveable, etc. By keeping the car the same, you are eliminating a variable in the performance equation... and you should be able to see how you, as a driver, progress over the course of your first year.
Best of luck and have fun! If you are truly a car and/or motorsports enthusiast it is very hard not to get hooked.
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