how to start autocross?

[Boosted_N54]

[Hey guys I would like to try autocross for my 1st time in N.Y can anybody help me on were to sign up or guide me on to were should I start first. What club to join. I drive 135i only modes I have are short shifter , Cobb and Pilot Super Sport tires is this ok to start off

[PrematureApex]

Originally Posted by Da _Grk_Tuner

[Hey guys I would like to try autocross for my 1st time in N.Y can anybody help me on were to sign up or guide me on to were should I start first. What club to join. I drive 135i only modes I have are short shifter , Cobb and Pilot Super Sport tires is this ok to start off

Interweb search for your local SCCA chapter. Find their website...take a look at their schedule, and show up (register online if you can I guess).

Perhaps start here:

http://www.autox4u.com/

more specifically...

http://www.autox4u.com/clubs/nnjr-scca/


Keep in mind, few winter events are going on. Some, but not a lot.

[Kgolf31]

You don't need any modifications to start driving autocross.

Show up with your car, and drive.

Most SCCA chapters have School Days where you are basically one on one with an instructor. Search around your area for these.

[boarderofsnow86]

http://www.scca.com/about/index.cfm?cid=44433

You don't need any mods. Your car just has to go through a basic safety tech. Make sure your tires are good. I typically use my motorcycle helmet but they usually have them on site to borrow.

Most chapters that I have seen will have a novice day every so often. Usually on a Saturday before the Sunday event. They typically set this layout up with the basic maneuvers and offer one on one time with an instructor or experienced driver. Sign up for an event and see if they have a Facebook page. Ask if someone will instruct you at the event. Usually someone in your run group so you can stage far apart and hop in their car when they run and vice versa.

[Zsanz]

What NY region are you in ?

as stated AutoX4U.com is the goto for the tri state events.

Ill probably run my miata but I am curious how the 1 will do. Would be glad to take you for a ride along to show you the ropes if your running any events on that site.

[Simmons-Racing]

I usually build the course for NNJR and Philly Region. But I also help instruct, let me know what event you are going to and I can help you out.

Eric Simmons

[Boosted_N54]

Originally Posted by Simmons-Racing

I usually build the course for NNJR and Philly Region. But I also help instruct, let me know what event you are going to and I can help you out.

Eric Simmons

March 30th at Nassau Coliseum 8am N.Y 1st time going

[Simmons-Racing]

Originally Posted by Da _Grk_Tuner

March 30th at Nassau Coliseum 8am N.Y 1st time going

I am not a big fan of Nassau because of the bumps.

If my Friend Jeff Hurst is there, I will tell him to help you out.


Enjoy.

[Boosted_N54]

Originally Posted by Simmons-Racing

I am not a big fan of Nassau because of the bumps.

If my Friend Jeff Hurst is there, I will tell him to help you out.


Enjoy.

thank you i Appreciate that.

[Zsanz]

Sooo any idea what the meadowlands track is gonna look like 0_o

[z3papa]

Originally Posted by Zsanz

Sooo any idea what the meadowlands track is gonna look like 0_o

That is the beauty of autocross -- you don't know what you will encounter until you get there and have to access the course in a few short course walks before you get down to business.

[Zsanz]

Originally Posted by z3papa

That is the beauty of autocross -- you don't know what you will encounter until you get there and have to access the course in a few short course walks before you get down to business.

Simmons-Racing ^ above lays out the course for the section I run, I was just looking for some early insight.

[Simmons-Racing]

Originally Posted by Zsanz

Simmons-Racing ^ above lays out the course for the section I run, I was just looking for some early insight.

Unfortunately I design the courses on the fly.


Sorry.



Simmons