First Autocross in the TT - What a Blast
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I went down to Stead Airport near Reno to "watch" the local Autocross today with a friend. I was soon talked into entering in the novice class for the afternoon runs by one of the organizers.
I helped out on the course for the first hour or two and then it was my turn.
It was a very tight course mostly second gear except one hairpin in 1st. It was amazing to step on it and see what the car can do. Handling was good but I found myself braking in the turns instead of before
My biggest problem was managing all the power which got me sideways and 3/4 spins on numerous occasions. I had on Pirelli P-Zeros but I felt pretty loose under acceleration and in corners because I was applying too much power. After a few runs I made some power corrections and finished up with a respectable last run.
My runs were 66.5 seconds, 65.2, 64.5,65.5 (2 partial spins) and a 62.2 on the last run with no cones hit at all. This was about average for most people that had done it before. I had a big power afdvantage but they had better control and experience. Once I get that figured out they will have some competition on their hands. The best times were high 50's but these cars were race only cars with slicks.
It was a blast. Only $35.00 plus probably about
$150 in tire wear
The race was held on the taxiway at the airport where the annual Reno Air Races are held. I will definitely be trying this again. So much fun it ought to be illegal
I helped out on the course for the first hour or two and then it was my turn.
It was a very tight course mostly second gear except one hairpin in 1st. It was amazing to step on it and see what the car can do. Handling was good but I found myself braking in the turns instead of before
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My biggest problem was managing all the power which got me sideways and 3/4 spins on numerous occasions. I had on Pirelli P-Zeros but I felt pretty loose under acceleration and in corners because I was applying too much power. After a few runs I made some power corrections and finished up with a respectable last run.
My runs were 66.5 seconds, 65.2, 64.5,65.5 (2 partial spins) and a 62.2 on the last run with no cones hit at all. This was about average for most people that had done it before. I had a big power afdvantage but they had better control and experience. Once I get that figured out they will have some competition on their hands. The best times were high 50's but these cars were race only cars with slicks.
It was a blast. Only $35.00 plus probably about
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The race was held on the taxiway at the airport where the annual Reno Air Races are held. I will definitely be trying this again. So much fun it ought to be illegal
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If you really want to have fun that should be illegal/immoral, come to the track at Fernley 28-29 April. You can get info at hookedondriving.com
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How are you gonna pull an "Enzo" if they don't have some nice concrete K-rail next to the track? Sheeeeeesh! Too much power in too little space - looks like a lot of fun. Another good reason to leave California behind.
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Talking about the Enzo K-Rail crash gives me shivers. Another reason not to let anyone else drive your car.
Thanks to fellow rennlister AiRick he dropped off some great photo's from the autocross.
I Owe you one.
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Thanks to fellow rennlister AiRick he dropped off some great photo's from the autocross.
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SR,
Congrats and welcome to the slope.... Wait tillyou get that Beastyont he track.... WOOHOO!!
Great shots - all you need is some suspension mods and an oil cooler and a seat and a harness and and and![Smilie](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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Congrats and welcome to the slope.... Wait tillyou get that Beastyont he track.... WOOHOO!!
Great shots - all you need is some suspension mods and an oil cooler and a seat and a harness and and and
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Thanks Mark ... It was a lot of fun out there! ... My best time was 64.+ so you beat me by a few seconds! I think the track would be a blast! Some photos of the other cars :