Auto cross Newby

[badazz81z28]

Hey folks,

I have been to a couple of events now and I want to play! I have a 1978 Camaro which I have upgraded many of the stock parts. Where do I begin to get my car ready to compete?

[Derek69SS]

Check over the suspension
torque the lugnuts
check the brake-fluid
make sure the battery is secured
tape the positive post (not all require this, but it's a good idea anyway)
Get a helmet (recommend Snell 2010 if you're buying new)
remove the floormats
add a little extra tire-pressure

bring water, sunblock, sandwiches, a hat, sunglasses, rain gear, tennis shoes. Show up early, ask questions, and have fun.

[73z-6sp]

hnjmk

[Trevon]

Just have fun, I did my first one with a mostly stock '78 Trans Am \/ I learned quite a bit about how the car handles and it was the most fun I had on four wheels Even though it is like 80% stock it was still competitive, came in 1 second slower than a brand new Evo (he was pissed about the fact he had more than $40,000 total into it, my car has less than 7 money doesn't bother me but I love being 20 with my dream car [thank you US haha] beating punk kids with rice )

You can autocross anything so long (well I guess to a certain extent) as its mechanically sound. I didn't look at the times at all till the end of each day because I was out there to have fun for myself.

Walk the course a few times first is what a lot of experienced drivers on here told me, I did and never got the course wrong. Shaved off 20 seconds from my first run to my best, too.

Take some pictures or videos and let us know how it goes. Everyone told me I'd be hooked after the first one and I am! Can't wait for another but now I'm 8000 mi away. bleh.

[badazz81z28]

I just wanted to make sure my car was set-up within the rules. I wasnt sure If I had to have a roll bar or anything like that. Where can I find a list of events?

[badazz81z28]

Is there a tire requirement? Is there anyone here from the Missouri areas?

[Derek69SS]

No rollbar required, just basic safety stuff like seatbelts, helmet, and good tight steering, brakes, etc.

Classing will depend on what you have modified, and tire rules just require them to be "safe". If the tread is above the wear-bars, and they're not cracked up, you'll be fine.

[mikey]

They run a autocross on a regular basis in eastern Independence. The local SCCA group sanctions it. I've been to busy to pay much attention to it this year next time I hear them. I'll run over and get you some info. It's at the prescion n driving area next to Blue Valley Community college on 23rd st./78 hwy litterally like 2 min. from my house.

[AutoX_a_Truck?]

They have a great setup at the Blue Valley Community College. The courses tend to be plenty long with room to hit some decent speeds. I have run my truck there three times, and it was great fun. If you do not have a Snell 2010 or 2005 approved helmet then you can usually rent one there. You just have to show up, ask questions, pass a basic technical inspection and have some good safe fun.

Here is their website.

http://www.kcrscca.org/new/content/solo

[badazz81z28]

Very cool!!!! Thank you!