How do you get into autocross?
04-11-2011, 01:52 PM
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How do you get into autocross?
My question is one I'm sure alot of people wonder, how do you get started in amateur autocross?
I want to start soon and get my feet wet in the sport, but I don't know if I need a certain license, take classes, helmets, certain things have to be done to the car, etc?
Thanks ahead of time guys
I want to start soon and get my feet wet in the sport, but I don't know if I need a certain license, take classes, helmets, certain things have to be done to the car, etc?
Thanks ahead of time guys
04-11-2011, 02:27 PM
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My question is one I'm sure alot of people wonder, how do you get started in amateur autocross?
I want to start soon and get my feet wet in the sport, but I don't know if I need a certain license, take classes, helmets, certain things have to be done to the car, etc?
Thanks ahead of time guys
I want to start soon and get my feet wet in the sport, but I don't know if I need a certain license, take classes, helmets, certain things have to be done to the car, etc?
Thanks ahead of time guys
Go to the SCCA Solo website here -- SCCA - Sports Car Club of America -- and look into the Solo rules. Here's also where you can find out who's doing autocross in your local area (Texas is pretty active).
Go to the Rocky Mountain Solo site and go through the materials online -- Rocky Mountain Solo Series Help Page -- and particularly look at these -- RMSolo School Introduction and "The RMSOLO Newcomer's Guide to Solo" (it's a .pdf file) and here -- Sea of Cones : A Documentary About Autocross on Vimeo
You need a drivers license (from your State), you don't need to take any classes, the helmet rule is that you must have a SNELL 2000 or later helmet (you can usually borrow a helmet locally), and the info on the Rocky Mountain site will tell you everything you need to do to your car.
Enjoy, Scott 65/165 DSP
04-11-2011, 03:11 PM
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go to a local event and just have fun.
I think you need a SA or M 2005 now... but im not sure.
There will always be someone there to help out with calssing, working the track, and running the track. Big part is dont fear asking questions. I know here we have a novice teacher and they are always willing to help the new people.
I think you need a SA or M 2005 now... but im not sure.
There will always be someone there to help out with calssing, working the track, and running the track. Big part is dont fear asking questions. I know here we have a novice teacher and they are always willing to help the new people.
04-11-2011, 05:27 PM
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Thanks for all the info guys, wish I could find a track closer to me though. MSR Houston is about 3 hrs away and Texas Motor Speedway is 4 hours away
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did a quick search, LOTS of stuff in San Antonio
SASCA.org
Texas SPOKES Sports Car Club
Autoholics of Texas » AUTOCROSS: Sunday 3/13 – SPOKES – San Antonio
Seems like an event every damn weekend down there!
SASCA.org
Texas SPOKES Sports Car Club
Autoholics of Texas » AUTOCROSS: Sunday 3/13 – SPOKES – San Antonio
Seems like an event every damn weekend down there!
04-12-2011, 12:45 AM
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Yeah, there are many places more local to you probably. If you're interested in track days, there's MSR and TWS (Texas World Speedway) in Houston and College Station respectively. Texas Motor Speedway is in the Dallas area.
A good one IMO are the Auto-X events that the Texas A&M Sports Car Club puts on (TAMSCC). They hold events out West of the Bryan/College Station area at an abandoned Army Air Corps bomber field on the giant runways out there (called Riverside Campus by A&M or Texas A&M Flight Test Station Airport by Google Maps). There's never any risk of hitting anything because you'll never get close to the edges of the runways. People come from as far as San Antonio to do it. I'd check out their website. They do Auto-X, Track Days, Rallyes, etc.
I went to those events for several years, and really enjoyed it. It's cool even spectating.
If you're just getting your feet wet, I'd suggest doing ride-alongs. Just grab a loaner helmet off the "tree" and ask somebody if you can jump in with them for a lap or two. People will usually say hop on in. Some of the coolest cars I've ever ridden in were ride-alongs. Don't be scared to ask. Most of them are very friendly.
A good one IMO are the Auto-X events that the Texas A&M Sports Car Club puts on (TAMSCC). They hold events out West of the Bryan/College Station area at an abandoned Army Air Corps bomber field on the giant runways out there (called Riverside Campus by A&M or Texas A&M Flight Test Station Airport by Google Maps). There's never any risk of hitting anything because you'll never get close to the edges of the runways. People come from as far as San Antonio to do it. I'd check out their website. They do Auto-X, Track Days, Rallyes, etc.
I went to those events for several years, and really enjoyed it. It's cool even spectating.
If you're just getting your feet wet, I'd suggest doing ride-alongs. Just grab a loaner helmet off the "tree" and ask somebody if you can jump in with them for a lap or two. People will usually say hop on in. Some of the coolest cars I've ever ridden in were ride-alongs. Don't be scared to ask. Most of them are very friendly.
04-12-2011, 09:30 AM
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It's been about 11 years or so since I ran with him, but Rick Schwalenberg used to put on nice events. Looks like his company has grown considerably since then, though I did hear of the incident last year.
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They run events at TWS too. I think that track layout has changed since I've been there last.
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They run events at TWS too. I think that track layout has changed since I've been there last.
04-12-2011, 01:37 PM
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I guess I thought you could only run during track days, I really am very new at this, I'll look into the events at A&M and around San Antonio. That should be a good place to start for sure
04-14-2011, 11:19 PM
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Speaking of which... This Sunday @ 8AM, they're having another Auto-X in College Station for $10 for TAMSCC members and $15 for non-members.
Here's where to go:
Just turn off of 47 onto 5th, and there should be people/signs to assist you. You can also go to their website for more information.
5th St - Google Maps
Here's the full listing, as noted on Facebook:
TAMSCC SPRING 2011 AX4- Last one of the Semester!!!!
When: Sunday, April 17th
Where: Riverside Annex (Bryan/College Station)
Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members
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Registration: 8:00 - 9:30 AM (If you arrive after 9:30 AM, sorry but you do not drive!)
Tech: 8:30 - 10:00 AM
Novice Walkthrough: 9:45 AM
Driver's Meeting: 10:15 AM
First Car Out: 10:30 AM
Gates close at 2pm.
Pre-Registration on AXWare ORM (closes at 10 PM on Saturday 4/16; not required but HIGHLY recommended):
https://axwaresystems.com/axorm/cale...1259&clubid=24
Pre-Registered Entry List:
https://axwaresystems.com/axorm/cale...electclubid=24
First time at a TAMSCC Event? Please review the following links:
Maps to/of our event site:
http://www.tamscc.org/forum/index.php?doc=riverside
Our required insurance form (.pdf file ~ 175k).
http://www.tamscc.org/misc/tamscc_insform.pdf
Notes:
* Please pre-register. It's free and it saves us time and hassle.
* We need help setting up, please see respective thread.
* AX is a rain or shine event. We will run in the rain unless otherwise noticed.
* We go by SCCA National Solo rules and classes.
* We will have an LM (Lemons) class and an STM (Street Tire Mod) class as well.
* Any questions? Post here or private message.
We will be setting up on Saturday April 16th at ~1:00pm. There will be somebody at the gate till about 1:10pm letting people in since the gates are closed on the weekends. If you cannot make it till a bit later, give me a call at 97982o5457 and someone will come to the front and let you in.
We also need someone to work the gate from 7:30am till 2pm. Pay is $50. If you are interested pm or txt Corbin at the number above.
When: Sunday, April 17th
Where: Riverside Annex (Bryan/College Station)
Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members
...
Registration: 8:00 - 9:30 AM (If you arrive after 9:30 AM, sorry but you do not drive!)
Tech: 8:30 - 10:00 AM
Novice Walkthrough: 9:45 AM
Driver's Meeting: 10:15 AM
First Car Out: 10:30 AM
Gates close at 2pm.
Pre-Registration on AXWare ORM (closes at 10 PM on Saturday 4/16; not required but HIGHLY recommended):
https://axwaresystems.com/axorm/cale...1259&clubid=24
Pre-Registered Entry List:
https://axwaresystems.com/axorm/cale...electclubid=24
First time at a TAMSCC Event? Please review the following links:
Maps to/of our event site:
http://www.tamscc.org/forum/index.php?doc=riverside
Our required insurance form (.pdf file ~ 175k).
http://www.tamscc.org/misc/tamscc_insform.pdf
Notes:
* Please pre-register. It's free and it saves us time and hassle.
* We need help setting up, please see respective thread.
* AX is a rain or shine event. We will run in the rain unless otherwise noticed.
* We go by SCCA National Solo rules and classes.
* We will have an LM (Lemons) class and an STM (Street Tire Mod) class as well.
* Any questions? Post here or private message.
We will be setting up on Saturday April 16th at ~1:00pm. There will be somebody at the gate till about 1:10pm letting people in since the gates are closed on the weekends. If you cannot make it till a bit later, give me a call at 97982o5457 and someone will come to the front and let you in.
We also need someone to work the gate from 7:30am till 2pm. Pay is $50. If you are interested pm or txt Corbin at the number above.
04-14-2011, 11:30 PM
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Dammit, I won't get paid until next Friday and I just dropped all my money on paying a few of my college loans. I'll have to wait until next time, thanks for looking out though buddy
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I don't know where you are exactly, but I know people that have run with these guys (MI people).
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You know, they said that Canadians aren't bad guys after all...
They also run some winter events, which don't happen in our area in the US.
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You know, they said that Canadians aren't bad guys after all...
They also run some winter events, which don't happen in our area in the US.
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