interested in tracking, but am clueless

[raul]

Originally Posted by OkieSnuffBox

As mentioned by others, AutoX is a super poor value proposition. Granted it will depend where you are to determine $$$. But for instance locally:


$55 (if you're already an SCCA member) gets you 8 ~45-50 second runs whilst spending all day on asphalt parking lot.


$100 gets you 5 20-minute sessions with an instructor nearly every session if you want. And I don't have to work the track half the day, I can sit in the shade between sessions, etc.



I'm mainly pointing out that I dislike this militant crap that goes on with the forums that YOU HAVE TO DO IT THIS WAY.

It truly depends on the region you're in, if you're anywhere in the southeast, track days are a $350-500 per weekend affair, while autocross costs don't vary as much. Also, the skillsets practiced in both forms are a bit different. Car control practice and confidence building work better in autocross, where the speeds are low so your comfort level in regards to pushing the limits of grip is higher because spinning has less harsh consequences.

[B T]

Originally Posted by cjd

AutoX may provide a venue to learn the car past the limits more safely, and seat time of any kind helps you learn the car. It may be a useful addition to the sessions you're already looking into.

Good advice for learning your car without the likelihood of damaging it.

Track Night in America is also a good way to get a base.