Autocross Question
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Safety Car
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From: Boise ID
Autocross Question
A simple question to most. What is a autoross course? Is it a high speed road course or some sort of coned tight turn course? What type of speeds would be obtained? Haven't heard of any of these courses in my area. Thanks! :crazy:
Burning Brakes
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From: Jamison PA
Re: Autocross Question (87SAM)
go to link for all the info. on where races are held and what is required by racers.
http://www.scca.org/
Solo II racing is held in large empty parking lots. Courses are set up depending on the size of the parking lot, and the courses change from week to week. You are out on the course by yourself (hence the name Solo). Top speeds on this type of racing depends again on the amount of space in the parking lot (45-60mph?). Lots of fun and you get to see first hand the limits of your car and your skill! Be careful, it can be addictive! :D ~~~
http://www.scca.org/
Solo II racing is held in large empty parking lots. Courses are set up depending on the size of the parking lot, and the courses change from week to week. You are out on the course by yourself (hence the name Solo). Top speeds on this type of racing depends again on the amount of space in the parking lot (45-60mph?). Lots of fun and you get to see first hand the limits of your car and your skill! Be careful, it can be addictive! :D ~~~
Safety Car
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From: New Lenox IL
Re: Autocross Question (87SAM)
I've done drag racing before and that wasn't really my bag. Now this stuff looks like what I would be interested in. From the looks of it, I would like to start out in SoloII to build up my skills but I would eventually like to move on to RoadRally. Does anyone have any experience with these divisions? What is it like?
Burning Brakes
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From: Westminster MD
Re: Autocross Question (Lord Odin)
RoadRally, or TSD rallying, is completely different from SoloII and not really a "step up" ,or ever a step back - it's just different. TSD's are public-road, legal speed events where the object is to be exactly on-time, Early or Late penalizes you just the same. Driver & Navigator must work together to complete the sometimes complicated instructions and arrive at exactly the right moment. TSD's are generally 6 hour events or more - covering 100+ miles in a day
SoloII is closed course (generally parking lot or tarmac) fastest-time-wins racing. The course is set with cones and hitting them costs you in time penalties. Runs are generally in the 40 to 70 second range.
http://www.scca.org for more info...
SoloII is closed course (generally parking lot or tarmac) fastest-time-wins racing. The course is set with cones and hitting them costs you in time penalties. Runs are generally in the 40 to 70 second range.
http://www.scca.org for more info...
Safety Car
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From: Austin Texas
Re: Autocross Question (87SAM)
Be VERY careful.....it is addicting and will cost you copious amounts of $$ if you are hooked. :lol:
Low-speed autocrosses (in NCCC) are anything under 79 MPH, but here in the Southwest region we "sometimes" exceed this. High-speed autocrosses are over the 79 MPH limit, and depending on the modifications to the vehicle, will require additional safety equipment.
It is fun....coming off the course and shaking from the adrenaline is the greatest. Puts a grin on your face that 7 undertakers couldn't take off :D and keeps you coming back for more.
In NCCC you would me in the Northwest region, but I don't see any clubs listed at the web site http://www.corvettesnccc.org/
SCCA is your best choice if you can't find an NCCC club in your area. You would be in the Snake River Region, and their site is http://www.snakeriverscca.org/
You can learn a lot about car set-up and handling from the SCCA guys (and girls). Many of them race in excess of 30 weekends a year. They are finatics, and many are happy to share their knowledge (even your direct competitors). They are a great group to have fun with.
Hope this helps. Glad to have another road-carver in our company.
Low-speed autocrosses (in NCCC) are anything under 79 MPH, but here in the Southwest region we "sometimes" exceed this. High-speed autocrosses are over the 79 MPH limit, and depending on the modifications to the vehicle, will require additional safety equipment.
It is fun....coming off the course and shaking from the adrenaline is the greatest. Puts a grin on your face that 7 undertakers couldn't take off :D and keeps you coming back for more.
In NCCC you would me in the Northwest region, but I don't see any clubs listed at the web site http://www.corvettesnccc.org/
SCCA is your best choice if you can't find an NCCC club in your area. You would be in the Snake River Region, and their site is http://www.snakeriverscca.org/
You can learn a lot about car set-up and handling from the SCCA guys (and girls). Many of them race in excess of 30 weekends a year. They are finatics, and many are happy to share their knowledge (even your direct competitors). They are a great group to have fun with.
Hope this helps. Glad to have another road-carver in our company.
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Safety Car
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From: Boise ID
Re: Autocross Question (87SAM)
Thanks for all the info and sites! There are some events in my area . If nothing else I need to attend and watch, till I get that pesky tranny leak repaired.
Thanks all!!
Thanks all!!
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