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travisjb · 12-04-2009, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

We have a fantastic auto-x site up here in northern MA. The course designers often set up some challenging mid-high speed elements of slaloms and sweepers and high speed corners. Typical course size is 1.5 miles and takes over 2 minutes to complete, and by the end of it you are breathing hard. I thought I knew what I was doing before, and I kind of did, but after 3 years of auto-x I can make the back end hang out at the precise angle I want and catch any slide. In the last 2 years I only spun once, and it was in heavy rain, despite being one of the faster cars out there.

I fully agree, Chris. I think the only thing autocross doesn't prep you for on a road course is when you get loose at 100+ mph... at those speeds, aerodynamic effects can be just as much in play as tire and momentum angles.

This reminds me that I need to get my ars back into autocross! It's been a year or so...

Bluemeanie · 12-04-2009, 07:09 PM

Hey Travis, I just read your post that you're going to use Robi's splitter. Cool! I can't wait to read your impressions, hope you like it.

We picked up our Rotrex SC and we'll start that phase of the project soon. The holidays will slow things down a bit but in Jan or Feb we'll have that thing spinning... Oh yeah!

Post some pics as soon as you get 'em

You get that gremlin figured out yet?

Z06stan

Bluemeanie · 12-04-2009, 07:18 PM

Travis, on a different subject, you hear about the new track opening next year here in Cali north of Palm Springs? Chuckawalla Raceway. I'm going to be talking with the owner about putting on some events. You think some of your AZ guys would make the trek if it was worth your while? I'm going to try and set up a corvette event with cash prizes possibly. Maybe I could work something out for the import crowd with cash prizes as well. What do you think? Any ideas would be great. Maybe a new thread so as not to take away from your thread here.

Let me know

PM me if you want

Z06Stan

ChrisSlicks · 12-04-2009, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisjb

I fully agree, Chris. I think the only thing autocross doesn't prep you for on a road course is when you get loose at 100+ mph... at those speeds, aerodynamic effects can be just as much in play as tire and momentum angles.

This reminds me that I need to get my ars back into autocross! It's been a year or so...

True, we max out at about 70 mph, occasionally 80 on our course. It teaches you to have fast hands and reactions, drive by the seat of your pants style. When you get to the track you have to unlearn the fast steering inputs and aggressive throttle inputs but first time track drivers that have auto-x experience almost always do better their first time out because they are comfortable with their vehicle.

I love both auto-x and track but for different reasons. Both ultimately make you a better driver.

travisjb · 12-04-2009, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

True, we max out at about 70 mph, occasionally 80 on our course. It teaches you to have fast hands and reactions, drive by the seat of your pants style. When you get to the track you have to unlearn the fast steering inputs and aggressive throttle inputs but first time track drivers that have auto-x experience almost always do better their first time out because they are comfortable with their vehicle.

I love both auto-x and track but for different reasons. Both ultimately make you a better driver.

... I remember doing some autocross and road courses back to back a few years ago and getting literally yelled out by my instructor for the excessive steering inputs on the road course!... he was right of course

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Bluemeanie Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: same as it always was.. Posts: 81 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 17	Hey Travis, I just read your post that you're going to use Robi's splitter. Cool! I can't wait to read your impressions, hope you like it. We picked up our Rotrex SC and we'll start that phase of the project soon. The holidays will slow things down a bit but in Jan or Feb we'll have that thing spinning... Oh yeah! Post some pics as soon as you get 'em You get that gremlin figured out yet? Z06stan

12-04-2009, 07:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bluemeanie Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: same as it always was.. Posts: 81 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 17	Travis, on a different subject, you hear about the new track opening next year here in Cali north of Palm Springs? Chuckawalla Raceway. I'm going to be talking with the owner about putting on some events. You think some of your AZ guys would make the trek if it was worth your while? I'm going to try and set up a corvette event with cash prizes possibly. Maybe I could work something out for the import crowd with cash prizes as well. What do you think? Any ideas would be great. Maybe a new thread so as not to take away from your thread here. Let me know PM me if you want Z06Stan