again i am really new..

do you guys think i should at least attend some "performance driving school" before i get into this??

dont' wanna show up all dumb and etc..


^_^O

Yes, yes, yes. The school will be tons of fun. My first season, I went to two schools put on by SCCA regions. The advantage is that you get a bunch of seat time, and some decent instruction. I didn't realize how bad of a driver I was until I did my first school. Check with the closest SCCA region to you, most put on some sort of class which typically costs under $100, and for that you get a bunch of runs and some experienced instruction. Moreover, you can meet some other newbie's and some pro's, and you can learn a lot from and have a great time with both.

Good luck!

Definitely! You'll get more seat time at an auto-x school than you will get at any auto-x. Plus, you'll get instruction!

thx a lot guys..

looking for school now..

damn..

there is nothing goin on in LA
thats ridiculous

closest track is willow springs. which like
100 miles from me..

Originally posted by RichiQY
damn..

there is nothing goin on in LA
thats ridiculous

closest track is willow springs. which like
100 miles from me..

You could also drive 100 miles to Buttonwillow.

Originally posted by Sea Dragon Rex
You could also drive 100 miles to Buttonwillow.

ya.....

btw..

i mos def need a helmet for AutoX and traning classes right??

hate wearing a helmet.... give me tremendous psychological pressure.

eh, compare that to the tremendous physical pressure of your head against the windshield. :) buy one

Ron

Good luck!

Originally posted by rohde88
eh, compare that to the tremendous physical pressure of your head against the windshield. :) buy one

Ron

Good luck! thx. will go for one for sure..

and some gloves..

i get sweaty palms....

Ever heard of the Evolution Performance Driving School?

Head here:
http://www.autocross.com/evolution

These are schools sponsored by the varous clubs across the country that are generally open to everyone to take (for the fee).

On that site is the schedule and who to contact to take the school.

While it's good for the beginner autox0er, it at least helps to have a few auto-xes under your belt before you go in terms of knowing how to read a course and how your car feels before you get some training. ;)

--kC

Originally posted by KC
Ever heard of the Evolution Performance Driving School?

Head here:
http://www.autocross.com/evolution

These are schools sponsored by the varous clubs across the country that are generally open to everyone to take (for the fee).

On that site is the schedule and who to contact to take the school.

While it's good for the beginner autox0er, it at least helps to have a few auto-xes under your belt before you go in terms of knowing how to read a course and how your car feels before you get some training. ;)

--kC thx bro..

reading that site now.

schools cant hurt, seat time will always help, be prepared to buy new tires. have fun, and remember you WILL NOT be the fastest guy, at a school or at a autox. so just have fun and drive within your limits.

AutoX RULES!!!

Once you start school it will be one thing or another. Either you will totally hate it and never want to do it ever again OR.....you will get so addicted you have to go, what ever the cost or where ever the track may be. Im hoping its the latter for you.

GOOD LUCK with school-scu

Going to "performance driving school" is for anyone who drive a Sport or any kind of sedan car. If you want to be more "secure" with your driving and also knowing more about your car "Feel".. You better go to this kind of school.

We also suggest any people who race in Solo Events to do a kind of school or lapping day when the new season start, just to help "Rust" to get out. In Canada, we have snow driving and rediscovering tarmac.. is a feel to readapt our driving on the dry surface.

In solo, Seat Time is important.. and you will see the difference. More you compete, more drive and practice.. more you get experience.

Jim
DSS '98 Green Impreza Wagon