tomrc

Well, I thought of SM but according to 2005 SCCA rules all Porsches are ineligible. Any 4 seater, that is not sports car based.

Lawn Gnome

I run e stock with scca.

cooleyjb

Past Street Prepared you'd be in a Prepared class or SM2 where unless you plan on spending minimum 10,000 + in development and another 5000 a year in tires you'll be fighting an uphill battle.

SM2 is elgible for porsches.

tomrc

OK, according to the rule book, SM2 is for 2 seaters, technically 944's are 4 seaters. If I'm reading the rules correctly, when I take out the rear seat or any other lightening techniques, I would go all the way to prepared or "gasp" modified class. There is nothing in between SP and Prepared for 4 seat Porsches.

I run with a group who aren't SCCA sanctioned but do follow the SCCA rules and classifications, I'll have to ask there, however we do have SCCA events in the area and I'd like to be able to autoX with them without putting all the weight back in the car and changing classes.

Thanks,

bloodraven

Is there any autocross things out there where you don't have to worry about classes, and competition? I just want a place to do this for fun, take my time, etc etc...

Joe Weinstein

yes, almost everywhere. Your local PCA should have autocrosses, and SCCA requires
you to join, but as long as you don't care about points, you can run in any run group
and just get scored as 'fun runs'.
Joe

JerryW

Agree totally with what Joe said. PCA-GGR(Golden Gate Region) allows you to enter as "Fun" in the class and run however you are configured. That was how I started until I decided whether I was going to run stock or improved.
SCCA San Francisco requires you to be a member but the Scramento sub-chapter does not. -- anyone can run.

Stan944

There are several clubs around Toronto, each of them has different rules and classes. The funniest classes are with the club from Barrie: they split the pack into four classes after the event, based on the best times. There are even trophies (plaques actually) for winners and seconds in each class. This turned out to be quite good for me, I got a plaque for second in my class. It wasn't the first class though, neither the second... Me, and many other drivers find such classification a joke, but the lot is large, and the event was lots of fun.

Der Rennwagen

I've been at it for years. Loved 4th gear flat out autocrossing at Crows Landing NAS out in CA with the GGR/PCA and out at Golden Gate Fields back in '91 with my 911RS replica. I'm trying to fend off WRX STi's nowadays. They just can't believe a 20+ year old 1985 Porsche 944 keeps up with them.

Thompson

johnclay

I have had a terrible attendance record for autocrosses this year. I don't think I've been to any except for at Parade in Hershey.

I had been running some of the SCCA events at FedEx field. Those are great events with top notch talent, but you have to be there for a long time just to get your 4 runs. Plus, I would have to remeber to go on-line to sign up exactly when registration opens, or the event will be full.

Bowie and Ripken stadium are both a long drive.

My wife has been attending different autox schools instead of competative events as a more effecient way of getting seat time and instruction.

Z-man

It's not the car, it's the driver!

-Z.

ENGINEERMAN

But I will say that my 1995 Mazda Miata or the 1981 RX-7 are much better autocross cars. The Porsches are superior as the course opens up and speeds climb.

Rough_Rider

Been ax'ing for a few months now, only run 3 PCA events. Thinking i need much more seat time, car is definitly quick & glad to see all my wrenching is paying off with a good compliant suspension setup. Stable in transition & soaks up bumps well.

Going to keep the street tyres on for remainder of year, then trade up to R's maybe in 06.

racerjsz06

I guess I have just a bit more than 3 times the HP!!!!!

Lawn Gnome, we think new guys like you who get out and drive the wheels off your car are great! Hope to see youout again this year.

Potomac guys, check your website and ours, we have 2 inter-regional challenges that should prove exciting!


Chesapeake Region
AutoX Co-chair

mickf

Can't wait! Too bad your earlier events conflict with our Potomac autox dates.