[Foxey]

Bishop- With the AP, you can select a STU map, or you can leave it as is and just run BSP, it really doesn't matter. Your car is going to be great fun as it sits, and I'd say get to the next event you can make it to. Just make sure your vehicle is maintained and ready, but other than that it's been covered - go buy a cigarette lighter air compressor from craftsman (or probably any other) that'll run you about $20. Bring some lunch, plenty of water, good shoes, and just GET TO IT. You'll have a blast-no need to start over thinking until you are sitting in staging-That's when it should start to get to you
Most regions also have a novice class that you can run in for your first 3 or 4 events, so that should take out any guess work as well.
As said, just show up early, look around, and eavesdrop as much as possible but more than anything, just go do it.

[Bishop]

Did ALOT of reading on that website last night... took today off from work because i really need a break to catch up on sleep and such.... think i'll do some more reading and pokin around

[Bishop]

Originally Posted by Dragicon

I never autoX'ed when i was out in CO, but with talking with some people, i would avoid the ones that are out at DIA (if there are any), as they said that it was really crowded and such.

I was in a similar situation with autoX last summer. I participated in my first one, and i ended up doing around 5 of them last year. They are quite fun. Avoid the ones on major holidays (memorial day) as those will be the ones with the most people. Just look for the local scca chapter, go to one of the events and have a blast. In Utah here, the people who autoX are extremely friendly. What you can do is show up early. The people who show up early are usually the serious people and are usually people who setup the course. Just start talking to them, tell them its your first time, and hopefully they will help you out. Ask them if you can "walk the course" with them. That means you walk through the course, and just pick their brain about it. You will usually get good tips from them. Also ask them if they will ride with you. It is always a good idea to have an experienced driver ride with you as they can tell you what to improve on.

Well since the last event landed on mothers day and i didnt realize it, i didnt end up going.... was hoping to maybe get myself together quick enough to go this sunday/monday.... then i read your post lol, but wouldnt a large event be beneficial since there would be alot of people around to talk to? if i go i'll probably be competing both days...

Originally Posted by Dragicon

And yes, that link appears to be the local chapter. I would avoid the 2 day event as it will probably be packed. just browse around in those forums too and see whats going on. AutoX people are usually pretty friendly. They either really nice, or completly full of themselves..., you can usually tell which kind they are pretty quickly.

see above

Originally Posted by RaceSTI

Hi Bishop, I belong to RM SCCA, with what your running, should be STU or Possibly BSP with the Stage 1, I run in SM due to the triangulated Bracing. Great group of people. Just go onto the website, register and sign up for a solo, There are alot of other people and Subaru is well represented in a few different classes. The time trials are also fun, faster speed, SCCAand NASA also has time trials available with schooling to get you started. Many opinions on what to bring - to start - sunblock, hat, cooler of water/drinks and lunch. Air pressure guage. Air up your tires to 40psi and prior to event and start from there, ask around there will be lots of help. Need #numbers for your car, website will help, magnetic, or just painters tape to start. You will need a helmet, but they will have Loaners also. Go early to look around, ask questions, walk the course, etc. Next autocross is May 11th. At World Arena.

Race, hey im gonna PM you, but i was wondering if you might be willing to do some more 1 on 1 talking with me about what i'll need, and what i can do and such since i've never done an auto-x before...

Thanks again all, and new onlookers, feel free to post

[Bishop]

Bump, im gonna do my best and try my hardest to make it to the sunday monday event in the Springs, BUT, i need some help either from someone who is goin down there, or someone who auto-xs alot who can tell me in detail what to expect, what to bring, etc.... so i dont go into this completely dim witted..... its a 2hr drive and i REALLY dont wanna go all the way out there to get DQed for something dumb