herz3mc Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Registration has just opened for the May 27 novice autocross school at Bremerton Motorsport Park. Register early so you don't miss out. http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.cfm/event/event.advert/uidEvent/10AE447F-B98C-14EA-CA85A3FFD963E7D3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyMastodon Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Hmmmm 122 would enjoy this. And could be a bday gift to myself!... hmmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappo Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Do it! I will be there to help out and possibly instruct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmelviØØ7 Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 And I will be in Hawaii. One of these days I'll make something work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyMastodon Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 George, any special rules about the cars that go on the course? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappo Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Yeah, they have to pass tech. No loose wheel bearings, Tires can't be worn out, so street tires have to have tread on them. battery has to have a real tie-down, not a bungy cord, positive terminal needs to be covered on the battery (you can use duct tape for it) Brakes work. No loose items in the cabin or trunk. You will probably need to pull the floor mat on the driver's side if you have one. I assume you car is not highly modified, so you shouldn't have a problem passing. Most of it is to make sure your car is in proper road going condition. If you don't have your own helmet, they have them there, but it is first come first serve. I don't think I have seen them run out of helmets for a school. If you have a helmet, it needs to be rated SNELL 2005 or better. Be prepared for rain or sun. You will be out chasing cones, so if it is raining, you need to have the right clothes for it. If it is sunny, don't get burned. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herz3mc Posted May 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 School is 1/3 full. register soon - announcement going out on other forums today. m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappo Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 It is going to fun! Need more Volvos out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyMastodon Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 I cant pass inspection... my car doesnt have any horsepower.. maybe next time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappo Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 I cant pass inspection... Then your car isn't road legal either. Horsepower isn't needed. I have driven a car with 100 HP that that beat my best time in the Volvo. The racing line is the same regardless of HP. It is actually easier to learn this with lower HP because it makes a bigger difference. Once you can navigate courses and are comfortable looking ahead to be able to setup for the next element, then you can add power. 500 HP isn't going to help you if you are lost on course or way off the racing line. We have plenty of examples of this. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5cyl Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 yay autocross! cheapest way to go fast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herz3mc Posted May 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 Horsepower isn't needed. I have driven a car with 100 HP that that beat my best time in the Volvo. The racing line is the same regardless of HP. It is actually easier to learn this with lower HP because it makes a bigger difference. Once you can navigate courses and are comfortable looking ahead to be able to setup for the next element, then you can add power. 500 HP isn't going to help you if you are lost on course or way off the racing line. We have plenty of examples of this. Well said George, remember the 600 whp evo, that we cooked by like 6 seconds last year, yup horsepower is not always the answer. If you really want to autocross and your car is not ready, check out getting a rental they are cheeep, I rented a dodge charger for 2 days for $54. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyMastodon Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 Im sure my car could handle it Just need to figure out the Bbooster issue. Im sure ill bring it out sometime! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmelviØØ7 Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 Lets rent a Fiat 500! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyMastodon Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 ... IM SO DOWN FOR THAT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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