It has just started and it is a blast. I had a lot of fun and it was a record turn out. It was my second time doing an autocross, the first in my new car. Each time i went out to the course i ran better or cleaner trying to figure out the course. It was pretty technical. I ended up 7th out of 14. As far as I saw I was the only one on oems out of the first 7. I think I did pretty good but im sure I could have done better. All I need is some more seat time.
1 DS
NV2
Rasmus Joseph Hansen 2004 Subaru Impreza Wrx 36.745 800 29.323 878
2 GS
NV2 Manfred Reysser 2001 Toyota Celica Gt 37.961 774 30.141 854
3 HS
NV2 Thomas Ruplinger 2005 Ford Focus Zx-3 38.718 759 30.200 852
4 GS
NV2 George Skliarevskiy 2004 Mazda 6I 38.453 764 30.532 843
5 DS
NV2 Peter Lapthorne 2003 Subaru Impreza 38.686 760 30.871 834
6 ES
NV2 Michael Lostetter 2006 Volkswagen Jetta 38.658 760 31.158 826
7 GS
NV2 Timothy Barr 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier 39.448 745 31.322 822
8 GS NV2 Rob Post 2004 Mazda 6 39.781 739 31.586 815
9 HS
NV2 Juan Adriano 1999 Volkswagen Jetta Gl Iii 41.995 700 32.756 786
10 DS
NV2 Mike Kus 2003 Subaru Impreza 41.154 714 32.841 784
11 DS NV2 Dave Gunning 2001 BMW E-46 325Ci 42.643 689 34.029 756
12 HS
NV2 Edward Montesa 1991 Nissan 240Sx 45.528 646 35.512 725
13 HS NV2 Mark McCarthy 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser 46.801 628 36.505 705
14 ES
NV2 Miu Sang Ho 1994 Mazda Miata 999.999 100 999.999 100
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Oh and i forgot to add, does anyone have any tips for me?
Also heres some pictures
Rest of pictues from event
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7 out of 14? like there were only 14 people there?
we normally hit our limit of 125 competitors, where do you race at?
tips, theres another thread on this page with those
Sorry thats just the novices class, i ended up # 153 out of 193. Currently we are are holding our events at firebird intl. raceway in chandler az.
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Tinytim12333 wrote:Oh and i forgot to add, does anyone have any tips for me?
get someone experienced to ride with you and watch how you drive. Can't really give too many tips without actually seeing how you drive.
Biggest things:
Look Ahead, the gate your passing thru or about to pass thru has no bearing on your line you want to be looking up the course to see where your going. This sounds simple but after 2 seasons of autox I'm only just starting to realize how much of an effect it has on your time and how smooth you are, not to mention just how difficult it is to force yourself to look far ahead.
Stay calm, slow is fast, this is an undisputable fact in racing.
Street tires talk to you, if their not squealing in a turn it means you can go a little faster because their not losing any grip. If you hear some slight squeling when taking a turn but the car isn't over or understeering your right on the edge of the tires limit.
You'll know when you have a good run because your whole body will be shaking ever so slightly afterwards due to the adrenaline pumping thru your system.
Don't worry about being too competitive with other racers right now, you are your greatest competition as of now. Also take advantage of their experience as they'll give it freely to you....until you become competition for them.
After doing half the season on street tires get yourself some R-compounds on stock sized rims, also add some AGX's, D-specs, or koni yellows.
-Chris
IamRascal wrote:After doing half the season on street tires get yourself some R-compounds on stock sized rims, also add some AGX's, D-specs, or koni yellows.
I think it is better to run, at the very least, a good full season before putting R-compounds on the car. Wait to upgrade your suspension as well.
If you can learn to make the car fast with insane amounts of body roll, you will be faster with your upgrades than trying to learn to drive with upgrades on your car(since they tend to mask your mistakes).
Thanks guys for all your help. I am right now a student and cannot afford to buy any expensive things, but i can afford to go every event day.
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