Autocross.. Never done one.. would like to - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

tbplayer22 · 02-01-2008, 04:58 AM

So I've been wanting to try autocross for the longest. I'm on my fourth sports car and now that I have a great handling one I'd like to try. Only thing is I don't know where to begin. Any suggestions or information from the veterans for first timers?

Topless · 02-01-2008, 06:00 AM

Just make sure your car is in good mechanical condition, good tires, and good brakes then get plugged into your local PCA and go! No special equipment needed. here is the link:http://www.pca.org/

FTD · 02-01-2008, 08:06 AM

+1 join your local PCA
Read Secrets of Solo Racing
I have also heard Skip Barber's book Going Faster is excellent. I don't know if it is more appropriate for intermediate and up driving because I haven't read it yet.

Kirk · 02-01-2008, 09:02 AM

My local PCA members are more interested in geriatrics than autocrossing... I'd recommend checking out the SCCA as they are the kings of autocrossing in America:

www.scca.org

See if your local SCCA has an autocrossing session for beginners. They might have one right before the start of the new season.

Topless · 02-01-2008, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Kirk

My local PCA members are more interested in geriatrics than autocrossing... I'd recommend checking out the SCCA as they are the kings of autocrossing in America:

www.scca.org

See if your local SCCA has an autocrossing session for beginners. They might have one right before the start of the new season.

As with all organizations some local groups are better than others. In SoCal there are 6 PCA chapters. Three are excellent and three are over the hill. Our local SCCA is pretty weak. Search your local area and find the best fit for you.

tbplayer22 · 02-01-2008, 09:31 AM

Thanks for all the help guys.

steve00s · 02-01-2008, 10:05 AM

Another option is to check if there are any sport car clubs or autocross clubs in your area that offer a novice autocrossing school. Many put on a one day session in the spring that is a great way to teach you not only how to drive but just as importantly what your responsibilities are as a course worker. Usually if you are not driving you are working the course. I have seen far too little instruction in this aspect of autocrossing. Good luck. It really is a fun way to enjoy your car.