SCCA solo2

dReWpY · 03-21-2010, 08:04 PM

has anyone here ever ran in an autocross event before?

im looking at the events near me and it looks like some of my friends are interested in atleast trying it out and seeing what its all about

namely some of my real good friends

a mini cooper S, an accord, and possibly a mustang if i can talk him into it

from what i gather it seems to be a relatively safe, low speed event

so does anyone have an opinions?

I like the idea of having something to do when its cold out and i dont feel like busting the bike out

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HsqL...layer_embedded

what is neat is i would have a chance to run nashville on the bike, then the next weekend take the wrx on it

the first meeting that i can attend is in april before the event and i plan on going and just talking to ppl and seeing if its something that i would be interested in persuring, and the cost is much cheaper, atleast upfront then the trackdays for the bike, $20 once you get your SCCA membership

(and I see this as a novice training course basically, they are big into beginner safety and making sure everyone has a good time while learning the ropes)

neebelung · 03-21-2010, 08:12 PM

This is something we plan on doing with our WRX this season; I've never driven in an event, but rode passenger with a friend a few years back, and was hooked!!!

Chris was Buccaneer region B-stock champion years ago so he could give you more info than I can on the specifics, but I'd say get on Nasioc so you can hook up with some other local peeps that plan on running in that event, and get out there and have some fun!!

Trip · 03-21-2010, 08:18 PM

So whats the current over/under on you keeping the car in running condition through the year?

Homeslice · 03-21-2010, 08:27 PM

I've done it. Best to treat it as competing against yourself, rather than trying to win the whole region, or else you'll spend a boatload of money on tires and mods.

With SCCA even if all you have is just a poly motor mount they'll throw you in a class with people modded to the hilt.

dReWpY · 03-21-2010, 08:42 PM

im pretty sure im in the modified street class, lol

dReWpY · 03-21-2010, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

So whats the current over/under on you keeping the car in running condition through the year?

50/50.... at best

im just looking for fun and another place to play legally, i dont care if im the slowest one out there lol

Trip · 03-21-2010, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by drewpy

i dont care if im the slowest one out there lol

That's not what I think. I know you, you are going to want to go for it and it's if the subby is going to be able to hold up to the kind of thrashing the drewpy will give it.

derf · 03-21-2010, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

I've done it. Best to treat it as competing against yourself, rather than trying to win the whole region, or else you'll spend a boatload of money on tires and mods.

With SCCA even if all you have is just a poly motor mount they'll throw you in a class with people modded to the hilt.

Pretty much what he said. The few times I did it I was thrown into a supper modified class because I had aftermarket suspnesion and strut braces. I was a good 10 seconds off teh leaders and the course was only 45 seconds long for them. Had one of the top guys take my car out and he was only able manage 2 seconds faster than me.

Its still a blast, just go out and compete against yourself or your friends, not the other competators there, it'll be more fun that way.

dReWpY · 03-21-2010, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

That's not what I think. I know you, you are going to want to go for it and it's if the subby is going to be able to hold up to the kind of thrashing the drewpy will give it.

curses, im caught

dReWpY · 03-21-2010, 09:39 PM

im lucky that there is atleast one other noob that is going to be doing it with me and we can compete amongst ourselves seeing as he has a mini S we should be at least close at teh begining

03-21-2010, 08:12 PM	#2
neebelung Ornery, scandalous & evil Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Moto: 2004 Scarlet R1 Posts: 5,962	This is something we plan on doing with our WRX this season; I've never driven in an event, but rode passenger with a friend a few years back, and was hooked!!! Chris was Buccaneer region B-stock champion years ago so he could give you more info than I can on the specifics, but I'd say get on Nasioc so you can hook up with some other local peeps that plan on running in that event, and get out there and have some fun!!

03-21-2010, 08:27 PM	#4
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	I've done it. Best to treat it as competing against yourself, rather than trying to win the whole region, or else you'll spend a boatload of money on tires and mods. With SCCA even if all you have is just a poly motor mount they'll throw you in a class with people modded to the hilt.