First autocross, results! *pics* 56K warning

[aebstract]

..but who has 56k anymore?

So, I went down to my first event. I knew of one person from 240atlanta (a local forum I post on) that was going to be there for sure but that was it. I got to the lot around 9:30-9:45 and had no idea where to go or what to do. Finally got situated, was sitting there for a minute and some dude came up and tapped on my window. It was the guy from 240 ^, so that was cool. He was about to be doing his runs so he had to go. The worse part was not knowing anyone, I kind of just watched everyone most of the time. Since I've never autocrossed and never drove at a soloatlanta event, I signed up as a novice driver. That means that I wasn't in for points, they take the novice drivers (max 20) and teach them some of the basics of autocrossing and all that jazz. You get 4 runs, we got lucky and got 5 runs as novice, so we could get a feel for it a little more I suppose. A driving instructor rides with you on your runs, helps you along the way and gives your tips/advice. Which was great, she helped a lot. On my first run I didn't hit any cones but I did go on the wrong side of one, causing a DNF and I ran the track in 81.113 seconds. My second run, I got the right side of everything, but I hit one cone. Ran a 75.702 second lap but add 2 for the cone. Third run dropped a tad to 75.095. Fourth run did the same to 74.565, but I didn't hit a cone! It was my first completely clean run. They told us we MIGHT get 5 runs, earlier in the day. Everything was running behind, like an hour or so behind schedule and I saw some people in my run group of novice jump in their cars, so I walked over to mine and the coordinator said to get in line. I was like, hell yeah and jumped in. No instructor this run. I ran a 72.856 clean no penalties. I think I do better without someone coaching me, but I think if she hadn't helped me on the previous runs I wouldn't have done as well. Since I was in novice my times don't really count, but.. the average times for the day were 70s-80s, jumping up to 90s some and as low as 55 (not many that low, more in the 60s). It was a LOT of fun and I'll be going to any autocross events that come up within a decent distance

There was a kid from 240 taking pictures, I saw him but didn't know him. He recognized my car and took some shots:


Modified by aebstract at 8:30 AM 3/8/2010

[jdansmith]

Good pics. looks like fun! I would like to do that sometime, post up the next time you are going and I might tag along.

[aebstract]

Those pictures aren't too bad, the kid is pretty young. I think they are good for his age. Yeah, I definitely will mention the next event, probably next month. I know I'm going to the next one whenever it is.

[lino]

Looks like an awesome time. I like the mix of cars in the background. It's nice to let her rip in a controlled environment. Now you're going to get hooked .

[aebstract]

Looks like an awesome time. I like the mix of cars in the background. It's nice to let her rip in a controlled environment. Now you're going to get hooked .

It was, it is, and I am!In response to your other post in the other thread, I'll keep updates here. First mods are going to be exhaust, lowering, stiffer motor mounts and probably a rear sway bar.

[sentrastace]

Gorgeous! I'm gonna autocross mine at Carlisle for the first time this May. you coming?!

[aebstract]

Thanks I may come up, can you link me to information on the event? It's probably a long way away from where I am, but I may make plans early for it.

[bakerboard]

Nice! looks like a lot of fun!

[ABNRML4U]

Man...... Looks like a lot of fun. Looks like I will be heading to GA sometime this year... Your just going to get better and better Dude. Yeah, IMO... when you get a rear swaybar and lower it you will fell the difference.

[aebstract]

Man...... Looks like a lot of fun. Looks like I will be heading to GA sometime this year... Your just going to get better and better Dude. Yeah, IMO... when you get a rear swaybar and lower it you will fell the difference.

Cool, maybe it'll be during an autox event! If not, I'll have to take you to see the north ga mountains for sure.

Couple more:



These wheels looks pretty sweet when you're haulin' balls

[nametakennow]

I keep meaning to take my MCS out to one. I wanted to run my Sentra when I had it, but never got around to it. I'm doing an autox clinic of sorts next month with my brother in Illinois (in his GTI, though), so I'll have to keep an eye out for events in Atlanta after that.

Where was this one?