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Hey whats up everyone,my name is Mike but everyone calls me crazy eyes,I wouldnt really call myself a newb.Ive been into the drifting scene for a couple years now,and as im building my new car,it was suppose to be a drift spec car,but after talking with my friend patrick(Roadracer) i've been wanting to get into road racing,and autox events,well thats all I have to say as of right now,any input or comments will be appreciated,bye.
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Step 1. Get a helmet.
Step 2. Register for any local auto-x.
Step 3. At the driver's meeting, if they ask for noobs, raise your hand.
Step 4. Go on novice walkthrough
Step 5. Drive the hell out of your car, have fun, ask questions, ride along with others, learn, have others ride with you, learn, have fun.
Step 6. Lather, rinse, repeat.
I would recommend a local FAST event (next month at Brooksville!). We had almost 20 novices at the last event, and I think we handled them well. From the looks of the Brooksville event registration list, I'd say we did a great job in catching their interest
. SCCA events are good too. My first auto-x was at an SCCA event, and I've run in several around here. They're a great bunch of people.
I'll let representatives of the other clubs (SMBCCA, PCA, etc) chime in with their novice advice. Not that I represent FAST or SCCA! Those are just the 2 local groups I've run the most with.
Step 2. Register for any local auto-x.
Step 3. At the driver's meeting, if they ask for noobs, raise your hand.
Step 4. Go on novice walkthrough
Step 5. Drive the hell out of your car, have fun, ask questions, ride along with others, learn, have others ride with you, learn, have fun.
Step 6. Lather, rinse, repeat.
I would recommend a local FAST event (next month at Brooksville!). We had almost 20 novices at the last event, and I think we handled them well. From the looks of the Brooksville event registration list, I'd say we did a great job in catching their interest
. SCCA events are good too. My first auto-x was at an SCCA event, and I've run in several around here. They're a great bunch of people.I'll let representatives of the other clubs (SMBCCA, PCA, etc) chime in with their novice advice. Not that I represent FAST or SCCA! Those are just the 2 local groups I've run the most with.
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Patrick is cool, and Alizarin's advice is good. Autocross is a good place to start. Learn to be smooth and fast in the autocross environment and you'll have a good skill set when you start doing big track events.
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Mike is a great guy with an even better sense of humor.
These guys gave you great advice. Attend some local auto-x's to learn the ropes. Ride along with experienced guys like Loren and Mofugga.
You are welcome to come to Sebring and ride along with me and other drivers. Next event is April 14th.
These guys gave you great advice. Attend some local auto-x's to learn the ropes. Ride along with experienced guys like Loren and Mofugga.
You are welcome to come to Sebring and ride along with me and other drivers. Next event is April 14th.
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