Gymkhana
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Gymkhana
Gymkhana, Is one of my favorite styles of time attack.
Has anyone ever done it before with the S2000? I really want to try to get an event out here in Florida, and test out the many theories of add on suspension!
What is everyones thoughts on Gymkhana?
Has anyone ever done it before with the S2000? I really want to try to get an event out here in Florida, and test out the many theories of add on suspension!
What is everyones thoughts on Gymkhana?
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Originally Posted by mxt_77,Feb 14 2008, 09:54 AM
Gymkhana is different from autocross?
It's also not done much in the US.
It's more like motorcycle agility trials than it is autocross.
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Originally Posted by mxt_77,Feb 14 2008, 09:54 AM
Gymkhana is different from autocross?
The route through the cones is predetermined beforehand.
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Originally Posted by passmans2kny,Feb 14 2008, 10:40 AM
looks like fun, something differnt is always good
Ive always wanted to participate in this kind of event, but there is not enough of them going around.
I know Cali is starting something up....
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Gymkhana is a type of motorsport practiced in Japan, the United States and the United Kingdom similar to autocross but with even slower speeds and tighter turns. The courses are often very complex and memorizing the course is a significant part of achieving a fast time.
Sometimes called "Car Rodeo", Gymkhana is quite often compared to Autocross or Pro Solo. Although the two sports share many common similarities, the Autocross & Solo course main objective is "time". A Gymkhana track is laid out in a matter that encourages the driver to concentrate on flamboyant driving and drifting techniques 1st, and time 2nd. Gymkhana is primarily done on an open paved field or parking lot. The course is laid out with cones in key points to navigate to. The obstacle will often consist of slaloms, 180 degree turns, 360 degree turns, figure 8s, and some time parking boxes. The driver's goal is to get through the course as fast as possible with the least amount of mistakes. Gymkhana requires strong mental concentration and memorizing of the track, where you have to go and do next. The driver will use many techniques to effectively go through a course. Acceleration, braking, drifting & grip driving are all necessary for Gymkhana.
American Gymkhana: Two competitors are paired up side by side at a Christmas tree. Both will run simultaneously and be timed. The courses can be mirror images of one another but in some cases one will be different than the other while still the same distance in length. In this case, the drivers will switch places on the 2nd run and time will be tabulated for a combined total.
Sometimes called "Car Rodeo", Gymkhana is quite often compared to Autocross or Pro Solo. Although the two sports share many common similarities, the Autocross & Solo course main objective is "time". A Gymkhana track is laid out in a matter that encourages the driver to concentrate on flamboyant driving and drifting techniques 1st, and time 2nd. Gymkhana is primarily done on an open paved field or parking lot. The course is laid out with cones in key points to navigate to. The obstacle will often consist of slaloms, 180 degree turns, 360 degree turns, figure 8s, and some time parking boxes. The driver's goal is to get through the course as fast as possible with the least amount of mistakes. Gymkhana requires strong mental concentration and memorizing of the track, where you have to go and do next. The driver will use many techniques to effectively go through a course. Acceleration, braking, drifting & grip driving are all necessary for Gymkhana.
American Gymkhana: Two competitors are paired up side by side at a Christmas tree. Both will run simultaneously and be timed. The courses can be mirror images of one another but in some cases one will be different than the other while still the same distance in length. In this case, the drivers will switch places on the 2nd run and time will be tabulated for a combined total.
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Originally Posted by mikegarrison,Feb 14 2008, 10:37 AM
