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Hutchead · 05-23-2011, 10:22 PM

My fourth time out, took 3rd of 30 in Novice class.

VIDEO

RESULTS

The car is so predictable I was stunned when it spun out on me. After that lap I realized I had taken an extra wide line, trying to save momentum, and got into thick gravel that had piled up after the first session. The back end just whipped around, but the car was still running and I was back underway quickly.

My lesson for next time... get all the breaking done before doing cornering, our poor OEM tires can't handle both.

Scotty001 · 05-23-2011, 10:28 PM

^ Dude - way to represent!!

Hutchead · 06-28-2011, 08:26 PM

Another race weekend, this time in tire class. Finished 11th of 26 after PAX adjustment. I am still running on stock tires but I am getting a good feel for the car. Braking while going in a straight line whenever possible is helping... now if I can get a better feel for when to get off the brakes my speeds will get better. I am cutting it a lot closer to cones as well.

RESULTS

VIDEO

Our tire class is dominated by a Hyundai Genesis which will be moved to a faster class in 2012. I am still considering my tire upgrade path, but have other money priorities at the moment.

406Gman · 09-28-2011, 04:49 PM

Very cool. I will be trying this next Spring. Please post what tires you decide on and how they perform! Any other mods done or all stock on the engine? Best of luck!

Widget · 10-01-2011, 12:30 PM

Hey Hutch, where is this in San Antonio? I'd like to come down sometime and check it out.

carlg1212 · 10-05-2011, 11:25 AM

Good job man! Sorry I didn't see your vids sooner. My friend is into AutoCross with his Monte Carlo and he sparked an interest, so who knows where it'll lead. Looks like the CR-Z can perform well. Thanks again!

Hutchead · 10-05-2011, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Widget

Hey Hutch, where is this in San Antonio? I'd like to come down sometime and check it out.

We run at Retama Park, or Blossum Athletic Center, or San Antonio Raceway depending on the event.

San Antonio Auto Cross Association info
http://www.sasca.org/

and the Austin Spokes club
Texas SPOKES Sports Car Club

If you ever get to SA during an event find me and you can ride shotgun

05-23-2011, 10:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Hutchead Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Antonio Posts: 49	San Antonio Autocross #4 My fourth time out, took 3rd of 30 in Novice class. VIDEO RESULTS The car is so predictable I was stunned when it spun out on me. After that lap I realized I had taken an extra wide line, trying to save momentum, and got into thick gravel that had piled up after the first session. The back end just whipped around, but the car was still running and I was back underway quickly. My lesson for next time... get all the breaking done before doing cornering, our poor OEM tires can't handle both.

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06-28-2011, 08:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
Hutchead Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Antonio Posts: 49	Another race weekend, this time in tire class. Finished 11th of 26 after PAX adjustment. I am still running on stock tires but I am getting a good feel for the car. Braking while going in a straight line whenever possible is helping... now if I can get a better feel for when to get off the brakes my speeds will get better. I am cutting it a lot closer to cones as well. RESULTS VIDEO Our tire class is dominated by a Hyundai Genesis which will be moved to a faster class in 2012. I am still considering my tire upgrade path, but have other money priorities at the moment.

09-28-2011, 04:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
406Gman Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Kalispell, Montana Posts: 21	Very cool. I will be trying this next Spring. Please post what tires you decide on and how they perform! Any other mods done or all stock on the engine? Best of luck!

10-01-2011, 12:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
Widget Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 283	Hey Hutch, where is this in San Antonio? I'd like to come down sometime and check it out.

10-05-2011, 11:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
carlg1212 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 383	Good job man! Sorry I didn't see your vids sooner. My friend is into AutoCross with his Monte Carlo and he sparked an interest, so who knows where it'll lead. Looks like the CR-Z can perform well. Thanks again!