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Iroc Joe
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Default **New to racing? Read here First!** and "How You Can Help"

Autocross Newbie Handbooks:
Solo II Handbook- Some of the info regarding classes is outdated in this one.
Another Auto-X FAQ

What types of events are there?
Road racing/Circuit Racing = Wheel to wheel racing on a big track like Sebring
Road Rally = Car rally that takes place on public roads.
Rally-X (American version) = Low speed timed event on a dirt lot with cones.
Auto-X = Low speed timed event on a tarmac lot with cones.
HPDE/Open Track/Track Day/PDX = Driver education, no racing nor timing, on a big track like Sebring.
Stage Rally/Pro Rally = High speed time trials on closed roads.
Time attack/Time Trials/Track Trials/Club Trials = High speed timed event on a big track like Sebring.
Hillclimb = High speed time trials on closed roads going uphill.

Who are the people holding events in this area?
Click Here

When are the events?
Click Here

Where are the autocross events?
The closest events are held in Brooksville, St. Pete, Zephyrhills, Ft. Myers, Gainesville, Lakeland and Orlando.
Check the event schedule for more info.

Helmets?
Where to get one locally?
https://www.tamparacing.com/forums/a...uy-helmet.html

Which one do I need?
Every club is different. Read through each club's web page to see what is required. Click Here

Any other helmet question is probably answered on this page.
http://racinghelmetguide.com/

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