Want to get into Autocross? CLICK HERE!!!

[Bu11dogg2]

Here are a few helpfull links to get you started :)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autocross
http://www.tirerack.com/features/solo2/handbook.htm
http://www.tunnellracing.com/advice.html
http://www.sfrscca.org/solo2/faq/
http://www.scca.org/amateur/solo2/index.html
http://moutons.org/sccasolo/
http://www.streettouring.com/
http://www.sccaforums.com/
http://www.autocross.com/
http://www.sff.net/people/dburkhead/prepcompare.htm
http://www.solo2.org

SCCA Bible

http://moutons.org/sccasolo/index.html

Official Rules
http://www.scca.com/documents/Solo%20Rules/2008_Solo_Rules_2.pdf (http://www.scca.org/_filelibrary/File/2005SoloRules.pdf) (right click, save as)

Classifications

http://www.waiautox.org/carmodandclassification.pdf


NH Autocross Association:

www.sccnh.org (http://www.sccnh.org)

Compiled List of Northeast Autocross Clubs:

http://autocross.com/autoc/neclub.shtml

[Murphy2012]

Or just ask the members involved in it on the site. Saves a lot of trouble. Hell, show up at an event, you can learn a ton from that too. You can spectate/work on the track for FREE! Tons of people in sccnh are very informative and nice.

PLEASE ADD sccnh.org to the list for local nh autoxing. Best way to start, IMO. SCCA is very strict and not as loosely run as SCCNH. There is also SCCV.org for the Vermont people!

[Bu11dogg2]

Sweet!!! thanks Terry!

[wagonmafia]

when is the next event? like to come support you guys.

[Murphy2012]

September 21st. There is a complete listing of the dates in the official SCCNH autox thread which you can find here. (http://seacoastsubarus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1928)

We would appreciate the support man!

[mdungelman]

Bump for updated OP. Anyone have helpful links, please post 'em up.

[Bu11dogg2]

Bump for updated OP. Anyone have helpful links, please post 'em up.

[will_c]

I need to read up on this, but I want to practice before I compete...

[Bu11dogg2]

Bump for updated OP. Anyone have helpful links, please post 'em up.

[the monkeys uncle]

are there any special requirements for auto x? like special mods?

[Bu11dogg2]

no, you run in classes according to your modifications

EXP: stock, stock modified, ect, ect

[subaru_crazy]

this a very helpfull link
http://www.ner.org/

[Seraphinwolf]

Picking up an official SCCA rules and guidelines handbook is so a good idea. Even a year or two behind will still get you close enough that you can be ready with a quick grab off the shelf on a question.

[Seraphinwolf]

I need to read up on this, but I want to practice before I compete...

Keep an eye out for training days. I keep meaning to do this myself but never get around to it.


As for mods... I'm just gonna laugh when the ask once the Impreza is running if they even think to put me in a lower class. I'm gonna need to practice a LOT to be able to compete at the level this crazy lady will be at.

[ReZPunK]

Autocross, its like the Special Olympics of motorsports, EVERYONE gets a ribbon.

way too many classes and the class rules can be stupid at times.

play in the dirt, more fun ;)

[mdungelman]

Well we don't have to worry about fist sized rocks getting kicked up while we're racing around an asphalt parking lot. Feel free to start a rallycross thread. And no, everyone doesn't get a ribbon. Come join me in the Street Prepared class. There's plenty of competition.

[mdungelman]

are there any special requirements for auto x? like special mods?

Its a huge range of vehicles from totally stock to totally modified. Come join us!

[the monkeys uncle]

i need to replace the front struts and pads/rotors before i can even think about doing anything. but i am definately interested. i think i might want to come to a few events to see what the deal is. is there a link on NES to events?

[abenson100]

for those of us in Maine Cumberland Motor Club (www.cumberlandmotorclub.com (http://www.cumberlandmotorclub.com)) hosts events. low cost and very nice people. you will find me there once i figure out how to make a VW boxer engine stop leaking oil. running in FMod with a 60's formula Vee on gigantic slicks :-)

i just thought they should be on the list.

[mdungelman]

CMC is actually on the compiled list of northeast autocross clubs. I've gotta do some rearranging in the OP sometime soon.

One of the club coordinators came up to the SCCNH rumble up in Lincoln a few years back. I've been hoping to get over that way. Especially since CMC starts racing earlier in the year than SCCNH.

[etaks99rs]

I wish SCCNH started in April or even the end of March. :unamused: I can't wait til May 16th.

[etaks99rs]

Whoa, Mike Wanna go to storyland in april? It's not too far away.

[abenson100]

well the first CMC event is in NH so you all have no excuse not to come :-)

[Aczwild]

Now that I either have all the parts on the car, or sitting waiting to be installed, I think I'll be running with the Vermont chapter this year in SM. Gotta fill out the forms and try to get my number some time this week or next

[DHGurs]

Whoa, Mike Wanna go to storyland in april? It's not too far away.

I'm definitely getting into it this year. Can't wait.

[abenson100]

well i will hopefully see you there. just not in the suby. i finally found time to fix the Vee.
in case no one has seen a Vee this is my(well i run it and repair it, a friend owns it) race car.
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_i6voJZRLkb8/S3lVynJ1j9I/AAAAAAAAEdE/Qvg3xzGE_sU/s800/car1.jpg

[Bu11dogg2]

Me = wants!!!

[abenson100]

yeah its a lot slower than it looks. it can only keep up with a katerham super 7 on street tires and a twin turbo viper on a tight course. but a ride could be negotiated when it is running properly again.

[ridered777]

yeah its a lot slower than it looks. it can only keep up with a katerham super 7 on street tires and a twin turbo viper on a tight course. but a ride could be negotiated when it is running properly again.

"How much for the little girl?"

"Your children, I want to buy your children!":)

[LostinMaine]

you cant have it! its too damn much fun. I have thought about buying another one for a while. They are not expensive and they are hella fun!

here is me in it, I always win :-P and it is fast it just doesnt look it from the outside because it doesnt roll

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s174/bobit1002/Eric2.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/albums/s174/bobit1002/?action=view&current=Eric2.jpg)

[mdungelman]

I'm sure that thing is fun. By the way, people from New England shouldn't use the word hella. Its "wicked" buck. ;)

[LostinMaine]

excuse me i have all my teeth

[Bu11dogg2]

bump!

Now's the time to get started!

[AExiOn]

To whom are thinking about doing autocross

DO IT!! Its a freaking blast and I am missing it each day my car is freaking out of commission.

To those who think its wear and tear on their car, yes and no.

Depends how much you want to put into it.

You can drive the car smooth and see what you can do with your car and what it can do for you. Its a great learning experience on how your car performs, and how you can make it better, rather then slapping on parts and being hella flush :lol:

Or you can be like me and want a beer mug that says 1st 2nt or 3rd place on it, and beat the piss out of it..

IE: Bouncing off the rev limiter in first gear, because your 2.0 engine sucks at getting speed around 2,000 rpms.
Seeing how far you can push your car before it starts to slide out, or over/under steer.
and my favorite, how to simulate drive by wire/ecu launch control with your right foot :D I have alot of heat cracks on my pressure plate :lol:

Like I said its how much you put into it, you can just go out and have fun with the car and go easy and learn it. No one will make fun of you, just encouragement, and pointers.

Or see who can get the fastest time among your friends, and get a drinking mug :D

I prefer this over then car shows, because you get the cars, you can look at them and talk about them, and then watch them race and do some racing your self ;)


Now some one let me co drive their car.. I need my fix!!

[DHGurs]

I autocrossed for my first time a couple weeks ago and am officially hooked. Most fun I have ever had in a car. I also attended the school the day before, which focuses on car control and gets you very comfortable with the limits of your car.

If you don't have the most mods or the best tires it doesn't matter. It's all about having fun and developing your skills. Hell, the 2nd fastest Subaru (by .5 seconds), was a bone stock 2008 STi.

I was no where near the top of the group, but it was fun seeing how my times improved. First run of the day was 1:28, my last run was 1:16.6. :lol:

[Robk0000]

you definately showed the most improvement last weekend.

Definately a great time.

[Robk0000]

I dotn see your times up on the board. i had a 10 sec faster best lap by the end of the day.

http://sccnh.org/autox/autox_2_2010_fin.htm


Im still boggled as to how the 08 sti just destroyed everyones times. For being stock, he is faster and outhandling every modified vehicle out on the track.

Im calling BS on the Stock class.

[DHGurs]

I know that was ridiculous. He definitely sounded (and looked) stock, but who knows.

11 SM 111 Gary S 2010 Subaru Impreza WRX STi Black 88.318 80.545+1 78.197+OFF 78.923 77.042+1 76.640

Those were my times, I apparently couldn't read the rules and registered for the wrong SCCNH class, but in the right national class.

[Seraphinwolf]

Load control and throtle control? Makes a lot of difference.

[DHGurs]

Load control and throtle control? Makes a lot of difference.

It does, but my times improved by me getting the sand out of my vag. :lol:

[mdungelman]

Load control and throtle control? Makes a lot of difference.

So does correct spelling. :D

+1 for getting sand out and driving like ya stole it!

[etaks99rs]

hey, I was pretty consistent.

[tehsbean]

I need to start getting out to SCCNH's runs since SCCV isn't running any autocrosses this year.

[Seraphinwolf]

So does correct spelling. :D

+1 for getting sand out and driving like ya stole it!

:P
I think once I get my new ball joints in the SVX I'm gonna go for a few runs through the cones. Get me up to speed till the wagon is ready.

[mdungelman]

:P
I think once I get my new ball joints in the SVX I'm gonna go for a few runs through the cones.

Do it.

[SubOperator]

I autox for three years with Boston Bimmer club (Boston Chapter of BMWCCA). They run at Devens, MA and are bunch of great people. Plus, you get 8 runs per day.

We run as dual-driver vehicle (my wife also does autox), so 16 runs per day (8 as driver and 8 as passenger) are wicked fun :)