Originally Posted by ColoradoXFire
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
I think the first thing you should do is go to YOUTUBE a find some videos of AutoX events and watch what you can... Then I would go to an AutoX event in your area to see the whole process in person as a spectator and meet / talk to some of the other people who are competing and let them know you are planning on joining the group... You'll find that most everyone who participates in these types of events are very friendly and are very willing to share information... Remember, everyone started as a novice at some point and you'll find that most amateur racers are a very friendly and helpful group of people who are willing to help the newcomers... It's a close knit community that share a common passion...
Once you have a feel for the environment and the process, you won't be intimidated by just showing-up blindly at an event that you are going to compete in... You already know some of the people and regional officials, you'll know the process of tech inspection, registration, etc and then you'll be able to concentrate on your task at hand... WINNING.
Good luck and welcome to the club.