My First Autocross Today
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I'm sure I'll be in the same boat with the cost/reward situation, but I'm definitely getting in a full track day during my time with the car all the same.
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Autocross is really nothing compared to an actual track day. Autox is like 6 runs of a minute. Think of 3-4 20 to 30 minute runs. You're looking at an hour to an hour and a half of racing on a track. After road course racing I don't think I can ever go to an autox again.
I know for a fact I am a better driver overall after my autoX experiences, but especially when behind the wheel of my S2000.
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Originally Posted by jojipoji' timestamp='1344831131' post='21932174
Autocross is really nothing compared to an actual track day. Autox is like 6 runs of a minute. Think of 3-4 20 to 30 minute runs. You're looking at an hour to an hour and a half of racing on a track. After road course racing I don't think I can ever go to an autox again.
My rears are pretty dead and likely won't have another set for ~2months.
There are two tracks in Alabama that do trackdays. Barbers does them(I am pretty sure) and there is another smaller track that will do them also.
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Autocross is really nothing compared to an actual track day. Autox is like 6 runs of a minute. Think of 3-4 20 to 30 minute runs. You're looking at an hour to an hour and a half of racing on a track. After road course racing I don't think I can ever go to an autox again.
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Originally Posted by jojipoji' timestamp='1344831131' post='21932174
Autocross is really nothing compared to an actual track day. Autox is like 6 runs of a minute. Think of 3-4 20 to 30 minute runs. You're looking at an hour to an hour and a half of racing on a track. After road course racing I don't think I can ever go to an autox again.
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Originally Posted by 03 9g' timestamp='1345060790' post='21939741
[quote name='jojipoji' timestamp='1344831131' post='21932174']
Autocross is really nothing compared to an actual track day. Autox is like 6 runs of a minute. Think of 3-4 20 to 30 minute runs. You're looking at an hour to an hour and a half of racing on a track. After road course racing I don't think I can ever go to an autox again.
Autocross is really nothing compared to an actual track day. Autox is like 6 runs of a minute. Think of 3-4 20 to 30 minute runs. You're looking at an hour to an hour and a half of racing on a track. After road course racing I don't think I can ever go to an autox again.
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Very true Fearless. But nothing compares to track days.
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Originally Posted by FearlessFife' timestamp='1345063819' post='21939860
[quote name='03 9g' timestamp='1345060790' post='21939741']
[quote name='jojipoji' timestamp='1344831131' post='21932174']
Autocross is really nothing compared to an actual track day. Autox is like 6 runs of a minute. Think of 3-4 20 to 30 minute runs. You're looking at an hour to an hour and a half of racing on a track. After road course racing I don't think I can ever go to an autox again.
[quote name='jojipoji' timestamp='1344831131' post='21932174']
Autocross is really nothing compared to an actual track day. Autox is like 6 runs of a minute. Think of 3-4 20 to 30 minute runs. You're looking at an hour to an hour and a half of racing on a track. After road course racing I don't think I can ever go to an autox again.
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Very true Fearless. But nothing compares to track days.
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Indeed. However, there is fun to be had and driving skills to be learned at autoX. Love it.
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