Autocross
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Glad you had fun! That's why we work so hard building these cars to perform!
Sadly, the few times I autocrossed the wagon in the 90's, I was the self-designated DNFer. I realized that while I have mechanical chops, my driving skills needed waaaaaay more work. I flattened many a cone getting confused which way they were directing me to go.
Sadly, the few times I autocrossed the wagon in the 90's, I was the self-designated DNFer. I realized that while I have mechanical chops, my driving skills needed waaaaaay more work. I flattened many a cone getting confused which way they were directing me to go.
I was afraid of not knowing which way to go but after watching and riding once with a friend it was pretty self explanatory. I definitely need some practice though but I was impressed with having a stock motor and street tires.
It's nice to see these cars built to handle, whether it's autocross, gymkhana, road courses, canyon carving, etc. It's good to see what these cars can do rather than the usual blast down a 1/8 or 1/4 mile.
Thanks for sharing your experience and pics.
Thanks for sharing your experience and pics.
Against actual autocross built cars I was about 3 seconds slower but they have built motors and a softer compound tire and a lot of experience.
Still looks like fun I'd like to try it go out there and shred my 14" tires with my stock suspension sounds like a good time
[random super tired post-race-weekend ramble]
It's all about the relationship between your tires and the racing surface. Be as smooth as you can with your feet and hands.
The worse your tires are, the easier you can uncover your mistakes and bad habits.
Sticky tires: an aid to the experienced, a crutch to the inexperienced. (I am still the latter of the two.) Get a feel for controlling oversteer and understeer first. Slicks will hide many bad habits and can rob you of meaningful practice. Once you master bad tires, you can take full advantage of good tires.
Lastly, don't stress about the competition at first. Spend your first few events learning technique and your machine. If you beat someone, that's just a bonus.
[/random super tired post-race-weekend ramble]
It's all about the relationship between your tires and the racing surface. Be as smooth as you can with your feet and hands.
The worse your tires are, the easier you can uncover your mistakes and bad habits.
Sticky tires: an aid to the experienced, a crutch to the inexperienced. (I am still the latter of the two.) Get a feel for controlling oversteer and understeer first. Slicks will hide many bad habits and can rob you of meaningful practice. Once you master bad tires, you can take full advantage of good tires.
Lastly, don't stress about the competition at first. Spend your first few events learning technique and your machine. If you beat someone, that's just a bonus.
[/random super tired post-race-weekend ramble]
I'm not stressing at all. I had a blast and was very pleased with the car and myself for being my first time doing it. It's definitely an adrenaline rush.
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