Whataguy

I'm going to do my first AutoX this Sunday and really getting pumped about it. Anybody got any suggestions for a first timer? What to bring, wear, read, expect? I'll be on my polished alum wheels w/Goodrich KDW2s inflated to 40 lbs. Anything I need to do to the car for protection or safety?

ben dover

The important thing is to have fun. Good luck.

02impactblue

Just relax and have fun! Too may people get caught up with competing the first time out. Study the course, you should be able to visualize the course with your eyes closed. Remember HAVE FUN!

docrings1

There is a competition corvette forum at this website called:

"Autocrossing and Road Racing"... pretty good information!

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=23



Extra Links for information on Autocross in general:
Sticky AutoX FAQ:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...66&forum_id=23

Top Ten Tips:
http://www.dmvrscca.org/topten.htm

All you ever wanted to know but were afraid to ask:
http://www.crystalridge.net/cars/autocross.htm

AutoX handbook:
http://www.tirerack.com/features/solo2/handbook.htm


Have fun!!!

fts

Check these out for some good info before you go!!

Mayonayze

its a vette autoX yes? otherwise you might have a tough time Xing your 6 in a course set up for miata's and mini's.

pay attention during the course walk through. particularly if there are three laps and each lap has a different path through the cones. in my first autoX i got lost by the second lap in 2 of my three races. the last race i just plowed so many cones down that they pulled me off the course.

its a great time, though. have a blast, and try not to get addicted.

oh yeah, and dont forget racers tape for your fender wells!

Wayne88

Its a great way to learn the limits of your Corvette.
Have fun & don't worry about your times.

C6FirstVette

Yes...for almost 20 years... lots of good suggestions above...few more:
-I suggest wearing long sleeve shirt and pants...cotton...depending how sensitive your are to the sun...bring sunblock. Hat
-bring air compressor or compressed air tank and tire gauage. Also chalk if you want to watch tire scrub characteristics
-ground tarp/cover to place you stuff on...everything (including floor mats) needs to be remove from vehicle
-fold up chair... unbrella of some sort is nice. I tend to get fried out in the sun so I do focus on any sun control stuff
-water and some food..carbo type stuff
Now to the really important stuff...
-walk the course watching each gate etc as if a mental snap shot...when at speed if you are thinking about the gate coming up you are mentally behind the course...
-watch experienced drivers..what is their line and how they are approaching gates (different lines for different styles)
-ask to second seat with an experience driver...ask same driver to second seat with you

AND yes...have a ball!!!
Michael

V8lust

How cool is it that you can get so much information so fast by just clicking a few buttons!

catbert

Remember autocrossing is about finesse and practice - so do get discouraged if you have the fastest car and the slowest time. You'll get racier with experience.

Walt White Coupe

If you have a manual trans, get into 2nd as soon as pactical and leave it there. No need to do a lot of shifting.

PaBlueCoupe

Good info, thanks!!

Whataguy

Those are all exactly what I was looking for. I'm kinda an Obsessive Complusive guy, you know...any thing worth doing is worth Overdoing......lol.

This may be the new addiction to replace golf, we'll see. But mostly I'm looking to improve my skills and learn more about how to handle this car better.

Great sites docrings! Yep, Mayonase, there's all kinds, couple of Vettes. This is a Novice School with the San Antonio car group, lots of instuctors so maybe one can ride w/me.

Thanks again all!