The Great Autocross Mega Thread!

[Matt D.]

This wouldn't really be an AutoX thread with out a link to this:

http://farnorthracing.com/autocross_secrets.html
Lots of awesome information there even if you don't autocross.

[Kracka]

I'm working on reading through all of that info.

[cmspaz]

I'm working on reading through all of that info.
Same. There's some pretty good shit in there.

[311evo]

im not interested in doing autox really, but thats some damn good info and i enjoyed reading it.

[sandweller999]

I said this in another thread but I got to go out to mowag 8 and I had the best time... Everyone was so friendly and helpful. Had some instructors with me as well and they were more than a ton of help. I plan to get the car as close to ready as I can by the first race next year, But I will run stock if I had to. Cant wait for next year and the chance to get to know some more mitsu guys, I would like to see more 3g's trying this but we are NOT very competitive ..lol But its a great time ....... Cant wait !!!!!!!!!!!

[SmokingTires]

Take everything you read with a grain of salt. Some of his info is very accurate, other stuff is some personal experience. Keep in mind Dennis was never a repeat champion...



As for next season, once I have the cash, I plan on buying the coilovers from Chris, getting a set of Dunlops and running the season in STU (unless a promotion warrants new 18x9.5 wheels and Hoosiers). Now I just need to pay off the other bills!

[sandweller999]

I know that you guy are probably going to flame me for this ... but I do sell shirts on the internets and this is one that I thought that maybe you guys would be interested in..... you can also customize the color and text style if you want to.
http://www.zazzle.com/id_rather_be_autocrossing_shirt-235430029822127341

[cmspaz]

I like the fact that you can get it in orange. Cones, lol.

[MustGoFaster]

2009 Auto X schedule is ready!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 100 days till competition time!

There are still a couple tentative dates, but the 2009 MAC/Met Council Autocross Schedule is ready for prime time! Please note the following new events for '09:

Teen Driving School - An event focused on helping novice drivers be safer and more confident on the road. This is NOT an autocross school.

Intermediate Driving School - MAC instructors providing that "next step" beyond the Novice School. This event will be focused on helping drivers with a season or two of prior autocross experience.

Xtreme Driving School - One-day school hosted by National Champ Tim Aro. This event will be targeted at experienced autocrossers looking to further hone their skills.

Enjoy!

-Steve


2009 Schedule

APRIL 25 (SAT), DRIVER'S SCHOOL CLASSROOM, MAC, DUNWOODY
APRIL 26, NOVICE DRIVER'S SCHOOL, MAC, MIDWAY STADIUM

MAY 2 (SAT), AUTOCROSS - MOWOG 1, MAC, VALLEYFAIR
MAY 3, AUTOCROSS - MOWOG 2, MAC, VALLEYFAIR
MAY 10, TEST & TUNE, MAC, DCTC
MAY 24, AUTOCROSS , PCA & COM, DCTC

JUNE 7, TEEN DRIVING SCHOOL, MAC, DCTC
JUNE 14, INTERMEDIATE DRIVER'S SCHOOL, MAC, MIDWAY STADIUM
JUNE 28, AUTOCROSS , CVSCC, CVTC

JULY 5, AUTOCROSS - MOWOG 3, MAC, DCTC
JULY 19, AUTOCROSS - MOWOG 4, MAC, MIDWAY STADIUM
JULY 24 (FRI), NOVICE DRIVER'S SCHOOL, CVSCC & MAC, CVTC
JULY 25 (SAT), XTREME SCHOOL, CVSCC & MAC, CVTC
JULY 26, XTREME SCHOOL, CVSCC & MAC, CVTC

AUGUST 2, AUTOCROSS - MOWOG 5, MAC, DCTC
AUGUST 16, AUTOCROSS - MOWOG 6, MAC, DCTC
AUGUST 29 (SAT) , TEST & TUNE, MAC, DCTC
AUGUST 30, AUTOCROSS , COM {NCCC}, DCTC

SEPTEMBER 13, AUTOCROSS , CVSCC, CVTC
SEPTEMBER 19 (SAT), AUTOCROSS - MOWOG 7, MAC, CANTERBURY PARK
SEPTEMBER 20, AUTOCROSS - MOWOG 8, MAC, CANTERBURY PARK

OCTOBER 4, AUTOCROSS - MOWOG 9, MAC, MIDWAY STADIUM

[Kracka]

Awesome! Intermediate driving school for me! I think this schedule just set the spring cruise date :)

I urge everyone who has never autocrossed but has even the slightest interest in trying it to sign up for the novice school. I learned a lot and it was a great intro to the sport in a very comfortable setting. I know my dad will be doing this with his GTO and hopefully Janelle in her WRX too.