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Maruthas 03-03-2014 12:17 PM

autocross school for sunday?
 
well, i am starting to get interested in autocross. i would like to take classes, novice school, and eventually experience autocross. but! here is my problem..
i am working 6 days a week. 8-7 weekdays 8-4 on sat.
i tried to find classes that is on sundays but can not find entry level. anyone has info i can look into?
thank you very much.

Jrohit 03-03-2014 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Maruthas (Post 1570826)
well, i am starting to get interested in autocross. i would like to take classes, novice school, and eventually experience autocross. but! here is my problem..
i am working 6 days a week. 8-7 weekdays 8-4 on sat.
i tried to find classes that is on sundays but can not find entry level. anyone has info i can look into?
thank you very much.

I would do it with you as Sunday's my only day "off." :thumbsup:

warman 03-03-2014 01:25 PM

You don't need to go to a school if you're interested in starting AutoX.

But, I would check out motorsportreg.com.

A quick look shows that there is a PCA school event at Baysox Stadium in Bowie on Sunday 3/16. They do pretty good courses there for their normal events, so I imagine their school is pretty good too.

http://www.motorsportreg.com/events/...5#.UxS6ZvldV8E

Maruthas 03-03-2014 01:44 PM

dont matter what level of my driving skill is?

warman 03-03-2014 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Maruthas (Post 1571053)
dont matter what level of my driving skill is?

Nope, the schools are great for learning how to get better at AutoX, but you can go to any event and there will be people willing to help you out. You'll learn more about driving at a school because you get one on one time with an instructor, but it's not a requirement or anything.

So don't worry about trying to find a school before you do an actual event. Just sign up and tell them you're a beginner, most clubs have an extra meeting for novices to explain all the rules, and they'll usually have a seasoned autoxer ride with you at least once to help you learn the course.

Areddi 03-03-2014 04:19 PM

SCCA has a Novice school that is very good (Level 1 is what you want): http://www.wdcr-scca.org/SoloAutocro...6/Default.aspx

Otherwise I'd recommend Capital Driving Club. It is a casual atmosphere but still tough and challenging if you want it to be. Great for beginners and may Twin drivers there. Here is their website and you can see the schedule. Most of their events are on Saturday though. http://capitaldrivingclub.com/

Maruthas 03-03-2014 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Areddi (Post 1571461)
SCCA has a Novice school that is very good (Level 1 is what you want): http://www.wdcr-scca.org/SoloAutocro...6/Default.aspx

Otherwise I'd recommend Capital Driving Club. It is a casual atmosphere but still tough and challenging if you want it to be. Great for beginners and may Twin drivers there. Here is their website and you can see the schedule. Most of their events are on Saturday though. http://capitaldrivingclub.com/

i was checking both of them earlier and indeed all Saturdays...:thumbdown:

johhnc479 03-03-2014 10:23 PM

The PCA event is really good for a first timer (I'll be there instructing). I'm haven't checked on the registration numbers yet - they do give PCA members preference if it fills up - but I don't think it typically does.

Claff 03-04-2014 06:37 AM

Autocrossers Inc runs mostly Sundays this year in Waldorf. We don't have schools but we have plenty of instructor types willing to hop in your passenger seat and point you in the right direction, plus many who will welcome you into their passenger seats so you can see what goes on at speed.

First event is this Sunday. Search them out on DLBracing.com

savaged 03-06-2014 01:25 PM

I may try to attend this event on Sunday.


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