03-29-2008, 03:44 PM
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LOL! Good to hear you gave it a try. Welcome to another fun hobby!
Sounds like it was an interesting course using the banking for autocross 
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03-29-2008, 06:38 PM
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"Sounds like it was an interesting course using the banking for autocross"
It really was, I enjoyed walking the course before the event started, you really got a sense of how steep the banks were. I think the track was a one and one eighth mile loop, but because of the cones, you actually traveled farther. The fast cars were doing the run in less than 75 seconds, yikes!
Ed
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03-29-2008, 09:54 PM
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Sounds like fun. Do you have to get special insurance to autocross your car?
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03-30-2008, 04:36 AM
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"Do you have to get special insurance to autocross your car?"
I hope not, I didn't have any extra insurance.
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03-30-2008, 04:57 AM
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Is that what auto cross is? Taking your car on a track? I thought it was just driving around highway cones in a big flat parking lot. I have to actually read all the letters I get from the PCA and my local Metro club.
What equipment is required to be allowed to Auto-cross? I know I need the rollbar extender, helmet, fire-extinguisher... Do I need racing seats with the 5 point harness? I really want to get more involved this year.
Thanks
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03-30-2008, 08:25 AM
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I'm glad to hear you enjoyed your first autocross experience. My 17 yo son will be attending his first autocross school in April, with Chicago PCA, driving my Boxster S. From a safety standpoint, there is no better way to learn vehicle dynamics and driver control; plus it can be a lot of fun.
Now as to "high-tech NASCAR track"...that's an overstatement if I've ever heard one!!!
Have fun...
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03-30-2008, 05:40 PM
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No need for special or additional insurance, and you do not need any special equipment. That is why autocross is so fun, accessible and inexpensive.
Generally autocross is on a flat open lot, and defined by traffic cones. But sometimes you need to be creative or have the option to introduce other variables, in this case the banked portion of a track. Which sounds really fun to me actually!
You do not need the rollbar extender, fire-extinguisher or racing seats with the 5 point harness. Just bring your car, and an open mind! You might want to get your own helmet eventually, though most clubs have loaner helmets available for those just starting out.
Do it! Get out there and give it a try!
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