240meowth

So I realized i spent lotta money driving on bumpy roads looking like an idiot. So i decided i want to join in on some autoX fun. Is there anything going on around the LA area? Anyone wanna join w/ me so I know what is going on and don't look like an idiot?

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Vatche

yeah ill go with u

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sticky240

I too would like to do som autox but

1. I've never don it before
2. have no one to go with to tech me or learn with me
3. don't know were to go

I am a sad panda now

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Guh-Noo-Beez

MovinUp-1

The internet is your friend. go to www.scca.org there is a region locator on there. Most regions (especially the huge california regions) have websites with contact information. You don't need someone to go with you. When you call or email the contact person on the website tell them you're new to autocrossing. They'll tell you what you need to do. When you get to registration they'll usually give you a name of someone who is helping out the novices.

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Delta Region SCCA
SM 1990 240SX SR20DET

Hikarispeed

go to solo2.com. Its the so cal scca club and they have a schedule for the events this year. Next event is feb 7 at hollywood park.

I want to race my car badly with my new suspension mods, but waiting to buy tires to replace the leaky ones. I have only raced a formula car at the autox and it is really fun.

There are also links on their website to help you out if you are new. They also have instructors there.

tsunami0ne

ugh, hollywood park?

Hollywood Park ==> Inglewood

Vatche

well whenever u guys decide to go post it and people will prolly go with u if they have time like me

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240Stilo

All I need to know is where to go, when to go, how much money to bring, and what equipment to bring with me. I get lazy looking at schedules, but definetly post info with the next event so I can be in on it too.

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S13SilviaGirl

there are lots of events, and lots of info on what you need to bring and such...you just have to look...hell, people already posted the next autox in the la area...

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240meowth

So wha's the next even that we all can go to?

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Hikarispeed

I believe I can make the March 20th event at Cal Speedway. If anyone else wants to go I am 90% sure I will be there.

240Stilo

I guess this saturday might be my first taste of auto-x. I just want to wait for this email to see if I HAVE TO send in the $40 before hand or if I can just pay when I arrive at the track. Other than that I need to find a helmet.

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pruto

i autocrossed for a while back in the day before i started drifting. It was extremely fun. No one to teach you? you learn by doing, and they pay a lot of attention to novices. There are plenty of instructors (they'll ride with you and even drive your car)

if you get there early they usually have loaner helmets. unless you have an exceptionally big head like me.

Hollywood park was pretty cool actually.

As for payment, you can pay when you get there, BUT get there early cause they fill up alot and sometimes close it off to non-members due to large # of people...

which reminds me, i recomend joining SCCA, it rocks, espeically for a student. It was hella cheap and with a student (speek freaks) card each autocross was only $10!!! plus you get a monthly mag thats pretty cool.

I learned a lot from the sessions i've been do. Also San Diego has a really good autox region (i actually like SD autox better than LA autox, loved qualcom). They're usually on different weekends. So usually 2 autox in socal every month. Also they have practices, driving schools and such that are really cheap. I recommend it for anyone. I see too many people with bad ass cars that don't do any "driving" besides the freeway and grocerie runs.

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sticky240

Where and what time?

I might be free this sat

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Guh-Noo-Beez

S13SilviaGirl

there is one on the 15th? iirc at qualcomm in SD....I might be there.

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240Stilo

Well I guess we can't go to the saturday event anymore; it's full...

On the bright side...it gives me time to go out and buy a good helmet, since I don't have one and I just spent the rest of my money buying a new floor jack.


Let us know ASAP. I wanna be able to get the day off for that. It'll be an extra $20 on gas alone but it should be worth it to go out there and get owned by the experienced auto-x'ers .

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Wei240

yes, let's keep all of us updated on autox in socal, i'm interested except i have class on saturdays.. for the next 2 yrs... boo...

240meowth

As for helmets go, where to get a good one? anyone recommend anything?

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Wei240

i bought mine from jegs, 150 for sa2000 rated, but it's a open face helmet (good for autox and drift days but i think some full course/tracks require full face helmets),

240Stilo

Is it best just to buy a full face helmet?

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Maeda

Anybody else down for the 20th? I'll be heading down with another 'green' friend.

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sticky240

where on the 20th??

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Hikarispeed

Cal Speedway I believe.

240Stilo

March 20 is a gamble since if you're not a member you have a chance of being one of the 20 visitors. I'm gonna go ahead and pre-register for this one and hope I get lucky cuz the 22nd is my b-day and it will be a good way to start it out.

Go to www.solo2.com for more info.

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Maeda

I guess we all need to join the lottery.

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