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1st HI 06 Si · 01-29-2007, 03:07 PM

I briefly looked at the rules for 2007 and as far as the Si goes and mods to it, there are very few it any changes. And for a Novice driver I don't think there is any thing that would matter.

I am still close to a novice driver my self. I have been though 4 events here in Hawaii now. I grew up driving nice winding country roads and have always though my self to be a good and competent driver, not excellent but better than many other on the road. Boy was my First AutoX a humbling experience. This is what I took from it, you can be a very good daily driver, know what your car can do, more or less, be able to take good lines on country roads, know where you think your limits of your car are, but step on to an auto x track with guys that have been doing it for years and its a whole new world.

Our pool of drivers here in Hawaii is smaller than many place in the US but we draw between 100 and 130(cap) people per event. We are lucky to have the womans national champ for SOLO II (two years running and sorry cant rember what class) and several other drivers that compete and do well in the nationals every year. We also have several divers that do very well at out events but chose to not go and race on the national level.

If you are starting out in auto x (bossman) I would highly recommend getting as much help as you can. At our events Novice drivers (first event) can have a coach in the car with them. take advantage of this they do know more than you and will be bale to help if you listen. Also if your events offer "fun runs" and you want to get better use them. Also at our events you can have other driver ride along with you in the fun runs, use this time to see if the other top drivers will ride with you and give you tips and advice. I try to do this at every event we have.

I am now consistently placing second in the GS class behind a mini cooper s that is running R comp tires and this guy is an excellent driver. I am now also placing top 30 at our events with the PAX adjusted times. I have ALOT to learn still and I am planning on staying on street tires until I have a skill level that justifies R comp.

So no matter how good you think you are, if this is your first event be prepared to be humbled. Most people at the Auto X events are really nice people that are just there to have a good time, and most of the time are more than willing to help you and give you advice, take advantage of it. And remember to have fun.

01-29-2007, 03:07 PM	#128 (permalink)
1st HI 06 Si Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pearl City Hawaii Posts: 132 Jiah Quayle iTrader: 0 / 0%	I briefly looked at the rules for 2007 and as far as the Si goes and mods to it, there are very few it any changes. And for a Novice driver I don't think there is any thing that would matter. I am still close to a novice driver my self. I have been though 4 events here in Hawaii now. I grew up driving nice winding country roads and have always though my self to be a good and competent driver, not excellent but better than many other on the road. Boy was my First AutoX a humbling experience. This is what I took from it, you can be a very good daily driver, know what your car can do, more or less, be able to take good lines on country roads, know where you think your limits of your car are, but step on to an auto x track with guys that have been doing it for years and its a whole new world. Our pool of drivers here in Hawaii is smaller than many place in the US but we draw between 100 and 130(cap) people per event. We are lucky to have the womans national champ for SOLO II (two years running and sorry cant rember what class) and several other drivers that compete and do well in the nationals every year. We also have several divers that do very well at out events but chose to not go and race on the national level. If you are starting out in auto x (bossman) I would highly recommend getting as much help as you can. At our events Novice drivers (first event) can have a coach in the car with them. take advantage of this they do know more than you and will be bale to help if you listen. Also if your events offer "fun runs" and you want to get better use them. Also at our events you can have other driver ride along with you in the fun runs, use this time to see if the other top drivers will ride with you and give you tips and advice. I try to do this at every event we have. I am now consistently placing second in the GS class behind a mini cooper s that is running R comp tires and this guy is an excellent driver. I am now also placing top 30 at our events with the PAX adjusted times. I have ALOT to learn still and I am planning on staying on street tires until I have a skill level that justifies R comp. So no matter how good you think you are, if this is your first event be prepared to be humbled. Most people at the Auto X events are really nice people that are just there to have a good time, and most of the time are more than willing to help you and give you advice, take advantage of it. And remember to have fun.