Autocross and Road Racing Road racing is not “street racing”

I placed first today!

Old Jun 25, 2006 | 07:46 PM
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I placed first today!

I placed first in the Detroit region SCCA spring fling autocross event. I was in TGS (street tire G stock) and beat out some pretty heavy hitters. I even beat a new VW GTI! I actually race one class above what I should actaully be in (should be in THS), but I don't mind because it is more competitive this way.

I will post the official results when I receive word that they have been posted on http://www.myautoevents.com.
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Old Jun 25, 2006 | 08:22 PM
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nice....
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Old Jun 25, 2006 | 08:25 PM
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How did you beat a GTI with a Ls cobalt? Arent they turbo and 200HP stock?
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Old Jun 25, 2006 | 08:29 PM
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Congrats
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Old Jun 25, 2006 | 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Nickc84
How did you beat a GTI with a Ls cobalt? Arent they turbo and 200HP stock?
Yes, but the driver may have been a factor in that result.
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Old Jun 25, 2006 | 09:29 PM
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wow u owned a turbo gti.....cool
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 04:25 PM
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Congrats Red Wing!!

Originally Posted by Nickc84
How did you beat a GTI with a Ls cobalt? Arent they turbo and 200HP stock?
Autocrossing is far more dependent on driver skill than horsepower. Suspension preparation also plays into acquiring good times, but ultimately it does boil down to the driver first and foremost.
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