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My first try at Autocross this summer.... (Original Post) Glamrock Aug 2024 OP
Ran and won many autocrosses in my 1976 Corvette in the late 70's. Best was placing at the National sinkingfeeling Aug 2024 #1
They're a blast to drive and watch as well. yonder Aug 2024 #2
So much depends on the course Old Crank Aug 2024 #3

sinkingfeeling

(53,129 posts)
1. Ran and won many autocrosses in my 1976 Corvette in the late 70's. Best was placing at the National
Wed Aug 14, 2024, 09:43 PM
Aug 2024

Corvette Convention held at Daytona. They are fun. Loved doing the 'fun runs' and reverse autocross as well.

yonder

(10,005 posts)
2. They're a blast to drive and watch as well.
Wed Aug 14, 2024, 10:33 PM
Aug 2024

It's fun to see who and what shows up and always a surprise when the simple little sleepers put on a good show.

I saw Mitsubishi Lancer show up once. The guy pulls out a jack and 4 wheels, swapped his street tires out then proceeded to show his car was, by far, the quickest around the track that day. That included several Vettes, a Shelby Cobra, a Lotus and a fast Alfa. At the end of the day he put those street tires back on and left.

Autocrossing is safe, healthy fun and a much better way to express one's driving skills than causing mayhem on the street. Glad you had fun and urge you to continue.

Old Crank

(4,796 posts)
3. So much depends on the course
Fri Aug 16, 2024, 02:25 PM
Aug 2024

A tight course favors light and quick where a more open course favours power.
I've seen many large powerful cars humbled on some tracks where they can't get out of second.

Lots of fun. Inexpensive even with a special set of tires.

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