So I've never been in an autocross event (or any car of auto racing event for that matter) before but I would like to try it out this year. What do I need to know? What kinds of things do I need to expect? I'm driving an 08 cobalt LT with the following Mods:

Koni adjustable shocks/struts
SSi springs
Cobalt addiction strut bar
Bwoody sway bar endlinks
FE5 control arms
Eibach rear sway bar
Bwoody rear strut bar
Ingalls torque dampner
K/N sri
Tsudo catback


What should I expect? What should I do to get ready for my first time? What should I have with me?

Any and all help would be appreciated! Thanx everyone!

 

Sea of Cones : A Documentary About Autocross on Vimeo

That video is the best one ive found on Autocross if you have anymore questions feel free to ask

 

Go early. Walk the course. Watch other runs, and notice how smooth is fast. You'll notice a difference between a happy squealing tire, and a shrieking unhappy tire. The latter will just slow you down.

Practice, practice, practice. It makes far more difference than the car, or the mods on the car.

 

i went to my first event on sat and my first run for 2 laps was 135( went slow felt track) then after that let loose lol, went from 135 to 128 down to 126 to 124 and that was my best
heres my vid and i never took it out of 2nd gear either lol

YouTube - ‪Edinburg Auto cross with a cobalt ss tc‬‏

 

This ^

Try to go on the novice walk if there is one. Look ahead. try to keep both hands on the wheel. Have fun

You will want to bump up your front tire pressures to 40-45psi.