Where to start?

zenith931 · 06-08-2007, 07:46 PM

So I'd love to get started in auto-crossing. I have NO IDEA what I should do to get started. I've looked at the SCCA website and my division's webpage but I'm just as lost as I was before. Do I need to attend a beginners class? How much is that? Tips? Something? Help out the newbie!

Zeuceone · 06-08-2007, 07:47 PM

you can take classes for like 200 dollars with an instructor.

zenith931 · 06-08-2007, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeuceone

you can take classes for like 200 dollars with an instructor.

ok, so I looked at the schedule for my division and the day they're holding the only class this year is today. It's too late, I can't come. Anyone know if it's ok to take classes at another division?

MikeColangelo · 06-08-2007, 08:21 PM

Most clubs have a novice class for folks like you. They should also be able to provide an instructor to ride with you if you'd like (get this help!).

Do an internet search on autocross and solo 2 and you should find some helpful hints like looking ahead, being smooth on the steering, gas, and brakes, tire pressures, etc.

Just keep it low-key and have fun your first few times out. You'll mow down cones like I did but don't worry about it.

I fyou already haven't, I recommend spectating at an event before actually competing. That way you'll find out how that club operates. Plus, you can talk to other drivers and learn from them.

Keep your car relatively stock. I recommend just having a good performance tire (e.g., Falken Azenis RT-615) for starters. Worry about shocks, sways, etc. much later and concentrate on your driving for now.

noahrexion^2 · 06-08-2007, 09:32 PM

Actually you do not need to do a thing to your car, take a class or research anything. If you do not want to run at first the best thing to do would be to go to an event and NOT register for tech. Just go and spectate, talk to people, introduce yourself to the local club members and plan to run the next event and if you like... ask some of the event coordinators if they can recommend anyone to ride along with you (its not necessary though).

Go to your event and you will either register online prior to (usually saves you a few bucks) the event or at the event itself. Your car is stock you will be Novice class (which is generally w/e goes) or G-stock. After your first event or first two (1 spectating) you will have a great idea of whats going on and if you enjoy it you will prolly want to get competetive. Just take your car there the way you drive it everyday. Don't buy tires, camber kits, suspension bars, wheels, suspension or anything. Just go and have fun for a while. After a few events you will know how to distinguish between the classes and what sorts of cars are competetive in your area in certain classes.

On a side note it seems that G-stock, 8th gen Si's have been doing well against the usual onslaught of bimmers, coopers, DC2R's and the like.

point is: go and have fun and learn whats up before you do anything to your car. Going to an event will put everything into context for you cause I know before you actually go and read read read it can be quite confusing.

zenith931 · 06-09-2007, 01:04 PM

Thanks for all the help guys! So let me get this right from reading you: I should just go to any event held in my area and look around before registering for any classes or that? Sounds like a good idea.

Also, do you have to know a M/T or own one to run? It's been a while since I've gotten behind a M/T.

noahrexion^2 · 06-09-2007, 01:11 PM

The only reason I recommended going before you actually run is that it sounds like you have no idea what auto-x really is. You should just go to the next event and check one out.

As far as the car, you can drive whatever you want, period.

zenith931 · 06-09-2007, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noahrexion^2

The only reason I recommended going before you actually run is that it sounds like you have no idea what auto-x really is. You should just go to the next event and check one out.

As far as the car, you can drive whatever you want, period.

You are correct on the first part! You guys have some hidden little club I'm sneakin' in on!

Thanks for the info!

***stebru84*** · 06-10-2007, 07:05 PM

Auto-x is a blast, just go stock for a while and get use to your car.

06-08-2007, 07:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
zenith931 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Redford, MI Posts: 2,466 Yes, I AM A WOMAN! iTrader: 4 / 100%	Where to start? So I'd love to get started in auto-crossing. I have NO IDEA what I should do to get started. I've looked at the SCCA website and my division's webpage but I'm just as lost as I was before. Do I need to attend a beginners class? How much is that? Tips? Something? Help out the newbie!

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06-08-2007, 07:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Zeuceone Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Age: 13 Posts: 97,746 iTrader: 49 / 100%	you can take classes for like 200 dollars with an instructor.

06-08-2007, 08:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
MikeColangelo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 227 iTrader: 2 / 100%	Most clubs have a novice class for folks like you. They should also be able to provide an instructor to ride with you if you'd like (get this help!). Do an internet search on autocross and solo 2 and you should find some helpful hints like looking ahead, being smooth on the steering, gas, and brakes, tire pressures, etc. Just keep it low-key and have fun your first few times out. You'll mow down cones like I did but don't worry about it. I fyou already haven't, I recommend spectating at an event before actually competing. That way you'll find out how that club operates. Plus, you can talk to other drivers and learn from them. Keep your car relatively stock. I recommend just having a good performance tire (e.g., Falken Azenis RT-615) for starters. Worry about shocks, sways, etc. much later and concentrate on your driving for now.

06-08-2007, 09:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
noahrexion^2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: socal Age: 27 Posts: 234 Nikon Squad #7 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Actually you do not need to do a thing to your car, take a class or research anything. If you do not want to run at first the best thing to do would be to go to an event and NOT register for tech. Just go and spectate, talk to people, introduce yourself to the local club members and plan to run the next event and if you like... ask some of the event coordinators if they can recommend anyone to ride along with you (its not necessary though). Go to your event and you will either register online prior to (usually saves you a few bucks) the event or at the event itself. Your car is stock you will be Novice class (which is generally w/e goes) or G-stock. After your first event or first two (1 spectating) you will have a great idea of whats going on and if you enjoy it you will prolly want to get competetive. Just take your car there the way you drive it everyday. Don't buy tires, camber kits, suspension bars, wheels, suspension or anything. Just go and have fun for a while. After a few events you will know how to distinguish between the classes and what sorts of cars are competetive in your area in certain classes. On a side note it seems that G-stock, 8th gen Si's have been doing well against the usual onslaught of bimmers, coopers, DC2R's and the like. point is: go and have fun and learn whats up before you do anything to your car. Going to an event will put everything into context for you cause I know before you actually go and read read read it can be quite confusing.

06-09-2007, 01:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
zenith931 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Redford, MI Posts: 2,466 Yes, I AM A WOMAN! iTrader: 4 / 100%	Thanks for all the help guys! So let me get this right from reading you: I should just go to any event held in my area and look around before registering for any classes or that? Sounds like a good idea. Also, do you have to know a M/T or own one to run? It's been a while since I've gotten behind a M/T.

06-09-2007, 01:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
noahrexion^2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: socal Age: 27 Posts: 234 Nikon Squad #7 iTrader: 1 / 100%	The only reason I recommended going before you actually run is that it sounds like you have no idea what auto-x really is. You should just go to the next event and check one out. As far as the car, you can drive whatever you want, period.

06-10-2007, 07:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
*stebru84* VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: central pennsylvania Age: 27 Posts: 178 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Auto-x is a blast, just go stock for a while and get use to your car.