slickstick

Anybody interested in coming out? This will be my first time ever giving Autox a try, so I can pretty much guarantee you won't be in last place

Xian

It's a haul but I'll be at the Bucc Region event the same day if you want to cruise up north. I'll be there early doing course setup and running my C5Z in AS. I haven't run at the Deland site in ages. Is it still at the community college?

Alternately, there's a North Florida Corvete Assoc event in 3/21 in St Augustine. Typically 12 runs and done by 2pm.

Christian

Edit:
I was thinking of Palm Bay @ the Community College... though I haven't run the Deland airport in ages either.

flyby763

Who's organizing it?

BEZ06

And after you have fun there, about 2-1/2 weeks later you can come on over to Daytona and run the Rolex 24 roadcourse!!!

Here's some info about the event in this thread:

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...il-9-10-a.html


This event is novice friendly, and all you need is a Snell SA2005 or SA2010 helmet.

Hope to c'ya at the track!!
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raff

St Augustine event info:
http://www.ncccsouth.com/FL-292-001.pdf

Xian

Yep, that's the St Augustine one. They run a smooth and fun event. The course is more along the lines of a 90* turn, sweepers, a hair pin, and then a medium length straight. It's not a "technical" sort of course but is great for getting used to autoX since it's held on a driver training course vs. the proverbial "sea of cones" you get in a parking lot. That you also get ~10-12 runs, no work assignment, and are out the door early is also a big advantage.



Here's a link to the Bucc Region event list:

http://www.buccaneerregion.com/soloevents.html

They run at the Amelia Island Airport. Given the site, it's normally a transition focused course with offset gates, a slalom, and maybe a cross-over sweeper. Most of the time myself and/or one other guy do the course design... we try and focus on fast and flowing and avoid the pinched/horrible courses that I've seen on occasion. We typically do 6 runs, a "run and work" setup, and we're done by 3 or 4pm depending on the size of the turnout.

Here's some video from our last event:




I'm planning to be at the Bucc Region event for sure and maybe the Vette Club one.

Christian

flyby763

I knew that. My wife is the VP the club that puts on the event in St Augustine.

I was asking for does the event in Deland?

Xian

Looks like SCCA CFR Region:

http://cfrsolo2.com/schedule2015.php

slickstick

Awesome, sounds good to me. Will a motorcycle helmet pass the requirements? I seem to find conflicting information.

Edit - Answered my own question:

Sounds like I need to buy another helmet

slickstick

Central Florida SCCA

http://cfrsolo2.com

slickstick

That looks like a fun course to me... What mode do you guys usually run in? All the nannies off? I've got a 2005 so I only have the basic modes, no PTM.

BEZ06

Yes - you need a Snell certified helmet: SA2005 or SA2010.

Snell does certifications every 5 years and will come out with the SA2015 certifications later in the year.

Here's a link to a good price ($170) on a very nice full face helmet - I have the Zamp 2005 and a 2010. Of course a helmet is only as good as it fits!

http://www.saferacer.com/zamp-racing...-racing-helmet
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Xian

Thanks! Yeah, we try to set up fun courses with what we've got space wise.

I run with everything off. The car seems super easy to drive so I haven't seen any particular need to try Active Handling.

Christian

miracle_whip4130

Dang, wish I could make that event in St. Augustine.

I've done one autox with CFR SCCA in Geneva, off of gun range road. Great site and a lot of fun but I think we only got 3 runs each.

Xian

If you can get up for it, they run a smooth event that wraps up early. I'd like to get out to it but I'll be at the Dixie Tour the entire weekend before so 2 complete weekends in a row isn't super kind to my wife.

How many runs, course design, total event time, etc. can be wildly different depending on what part of the SCCA is hosting the event. I ran a couple CFR events at the Orlando Convention Center last year and they were well executed but were typically 4 runs due to the large # of entrants. They did a good job with course design (especially given the lot size) but it's a longer drive than I'm typically willing to do with 4 runs. The flipside is a place like Dixie Region (Adel, GA) that will get South GA Motorsports Park as a site sometimes. I did a Feb event with them that was super fun... 8 runs and on the road home by 4pm even accounting for awards at the end of the day.

Here's the video from the Dixie event.


Basically, I'm saying that I wouldn't discount all of SCCA based on one mediocre experience. It's worth asking around and trying out some other areas if you're interested.

I'm also looking at maybe hitting an event with Florida Corvette Racing Club later this year at Brookesville. The site looks pretty big and it's concrete which is a plus:

http://www.floridacorvetteracing.com/index.php

slickstick

Thanks for the info... I just placed an order for the next one up, the RZ-55. E-mailed customer service, hopefully it can get here before the weekend

UrbanKnight

Slick,
You can autocross with a "M" helmet, but you can't HPDE in them generally.

I've run the Dirtland event a few times (it is very dirty/dusty there...)...

I usually run the NCCC event in St augustine as they are a great group, and easy.. as everyone said, 12 runs, done aroudn lunchtime, no work assignment. However, there is a subaru sponsored open track day at the FIRM on Saturday for $50,,, so I may be swayed...

jaa1992

I know here in the Southeast HOD has rental helmets available - perhaps the north guys do the same thing?
In case the helmet doesn't make it in time.
HOD is a good group to run with, I instruct for the southeast folks as often as I can.

For your event do the following:
Listen to your instructor and attempt to follow their instruction as best you can. Thats all we ask! You'll have a safe and fun weekend!

Zmeister

I think I'd like to try autocross. Used to go watch them a bunch when I was younger, but, never participated.
Are most, all, any of these events free for observers??
I'd like to watch a few of these before jumping in!!

miracle_whip4130

I've never tried just spectating, but I'm pretty sure it's free at all events. You could also try volunteering and working at the event. I'm sure you would have to sign a waiver, but I would imagine it would be free.