Originally posted by RiceRocket
well....It seems that I'll be picking up a 2004 Camry 4cyl 5spd very soon. I already planned on autocrossing it, so this might be fun too.
BTW: What classifies you as a beginner? I have Auto-x'd too many times to count (although only once in the past 1.5 years due to not having a car). I have also auto-x'd with sunriders about 3-4 times.
4-cylinder Camry... slow, but reliable!
We start just about everyone out in the Beginner group just to feel them out and see what level they're at, make sure they grasp the "not an autocross, can't drive at 11/10" concept, and get them comfortable with the track. The only exception we might make to that might be for someone with lots of actual track driving experience.
Your autox experience gets you in the door. Without that, or some other racing experience, we probably wouldn't even consider you for the Beginner's group!