NER SCCA Autocross - 4/7

[Steve86]

Who's going?

I signed up in the novice class.

[Tt3Sheppard]

I'll be in the Novice class as well.

[48Spoons]

Me too!

[Tt3Sheppard]

Does anyone know how many runs we are expected to get? Never done this before hah

[bsamu]

Track Club USA still has a few slots for Saturday, too.

http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.c...028104FC7D2112

[theredtape]

Originally Posted by Tt3Sheppard

Does anyone know how many runs we are expected to get? Never done this before hah

I went last September and we only got 5 runs. It was a long day for only 5 runs too. There were also 141 cars which was way more than I expected. If it all works out well and its organized you should expect 6 runs.

I'll be there on Sunday too. I got a brand new camera so I'll probably be wandering around taking photos of all the cool cars.

EDIT: If you have never been before, It's a long day. You definitely want to bring snacks lunch a chair for when your not working plenty of water and sunscreen.

[TofuDelivery]

My buddy with a GTR who does autocross at Ayer before showed me a link and I saw a bunch of FRS' in the novice section haha. Its probably you guys. I'm thinking of going this year but have never done it before and have never taken any classes either. are any of you guys in the same boat too? any advice for me? he says there's one on may 5th. i might think about joining that one.

[bsamu]

There are plenty of people to help out and ride along with you to make sure you learn what to do and give you tips. Just sign up as a novice and let whoever's running it that you'd like someone to help you learn the ropes.

[Tt3Sheppard]

Originally Posted by bsamu

Track Club USA still has a few slots for Saturday, too.

http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.c...028104FC7D2112

Didn't even know about these guys

[Steve86]

Originally Posted by TofuDelivery

I'm thinking of going this year but have never done it before and have never taken any classes either. are any of you guys in the same boat too? any advice for me? he says there's one on may 5th. i might think about joining that one.

I've never done anything like this before. But I expect there will be plenty of friendly people there. And I am planning on signing up for this come June:
http://sccastartingline.com/

Also, how else will I [legally] enjoy the car at its limits?

[Tt3Sheppard]

Originally Posted by Steve86

I've never done anything like this before. But I expect there will be plenty of friendly people there. And I am planning on signing up for this come June:
http://sccastartingline.com/

Also, how else will I [legally] enjoy the car at its limits?

There will be a few FR-S/BRZ's there. Will be my first time as well. Goal is to make at least one friend and come back with nothing broken.

[TofuDelivery]

Originally Posted by Steve86

I've never done anything like this before. But I expect there will be plenty of friendly people there. And I am planning on signing up for this come June:
http://sccastartingline.com/

Also, how else will I [legally] enjoy the car at its limits?

seems expensive. I thought there was an autocross class that was only $100?

[bsamu]

Originally Posted by TofuDelivery

seems expensive. I thought there was an autocross class that was only $100?

The Boston BMWCCA (http://www.boston-bmwcca.org/Autocross/Default.aspx) has a couple autocross schools per year which are ~$100, but you need to have a national BMWCCA account in order to register. The national account costs ~$40 per year, but you can then join in on the regular events that the club hosts, autocross or otherwise. You don't need a BMW to join, either.

Originally Posted by Tt3Sheppard

Didn't even know about these guys

TCUSA has a much looser classing structure than the SCCA. If you're looking for a classing structure based on car performance, it's not the best place for it. There are some classes specific for mustangs, corvettes, and miatas, but other than that you're basically all in one big group. If you're just looking to have fun doesn't matter at all but if you're really competitive it could be annoying. They also keep the attendance number low so that people get 8+ runs in over the course of the day, which is great.

[48Spoons]

I need to up the brightness on screen next time to take less shitty pictures. But here they are. Will post the 1 vid I got later. Was fun meeting all of you who showed!