Autocross Questions

[ShantJ]

Hey guys.

Quick question:

How does one get into SCCA Solo? Do you simply show to an event and register on the spot?

I'm really interested in trying it out.

[Eagle_f90]

Originally Posted by ShantJ

Hey guys.

Quick question:

How does one get into SCCA Solo? Do you simply show to an event and register on the spot?

I'm really interested in trying it out.

Depends on your region, some let you sign up to SCCA at the meets some dont go to SCCA - Sports Car Club of America and start reading, you can sign up for the national member ship there and then find yoru local club and sign up for there membership and races.

[dntower85]

Membership is now required, use to be that you could just pay an extra non member fee. I think most regions have a temporary membership that you can sign up for for that event.

Best thing is to find the website for your region and find dates and locations of upcoming events. Autocross.com has most links..
Most likely they will have a contact number or email address for new or novice drivers. They may also have a check list of things you need to have before arriving at the event. Don't be afraid to ask question before the the event and be prepared. Once the event gets going there is little time to figure out what is going on and you will want to spend the time concentrating on how to go faster. As track time is minimal.
1. Show up early
2. Register
3a. Tech the car
3b. walk the course
4. Find out your run/work order for the Heats.
5. Attend the Drivers meeting
6. Drive fast and have fun.
Repeat........ Repeat.............

[Hutchead]

Look up your local autocross club. All of them around here have events where SCCA membership is not required. Everyone was very helpful with me for my newbie session.

Solo II Novice Handbook

dntower85, I would add a couple to your list.

3c. walk the course again
3d. walk the course yet again

[gomarlins3]

Doing this tomorrow.

Have fun. Go slow the first time to be sure you have the course down. Once you have the course memorized, then try for quicker times.

[gsilvers]

Originally Posted by gomarlins3

Doing this tomorrow.

Have fun. Go slow the first time to be sure you have the course down. Once you have the course memorized, then try for quicker times.

This.. the first time I autocrossed was when I was in college. I had my super slow cavalier but I actually beat the other novice in a civic my first ever run vs his first ever. So my second run I drove way past my skill/limits and took out 3 cones. I was mighty embarrassed. One of the cones "exploded" and I was picking it out of my car for weeks!