HDDP,

It must be such a rush racing the Xfire. I get a good thrill running mountain roads here in Colorado, going into turns with the yellow suggested speed signs saying, for example, 30 MPH and doubling them or more with the car holding on and sticking like glue. This is a new experience to me as I've never owned a car like this (lots of 4WD pickup trucks on dirt roads, though). I think I'd like to try Autocross and I've joined the SCCA (see my sig for my number). What do you suggest I do to prepare myself prior to showing up at an Autocross event and not looking like a fool? I know this would be a big list of things and I've bought a few books on the subject of solo racing and time trials but I know nothing replaces seat time. I guess I'm looking for a few pieces of sage advice from the Forum Racing Moderator.

Thank you,
Dave