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GVRD - BC DSM Club => Race Pit => Topic started by: Kevin Altoe on April 10, 2015, 01:38:38 pm

Title: Thinking about Autocross
Post by: Kevin Altoe on April 10, 2015, 01:38:38 pm: So lately I have been thinking a lot about trying to get into road racing with all these announcements of new tracks being built in BC. I thought the best way of getting into shape would be to try out autocross. I know there are a few members that autocross, mostly 1g's from what I can see. Anyone autocross there 2g? Looking for pointers in regards to setting up my car or maybe someone who can show me the ropes.

Anyone taken the VCMC velocity driving school?
Title: Re: Thinking about Autocross
Post by: Bryan Hoytema on April 10, 2015, 06:24:29 pm: one of my friends went through the SCCBC racing schools , its about 600$ for a weekend in the classroom and on the track ,

http://www.sccbc.net/

here is a link !
Title: Re: Thinking about Autocross
Post by: Matt Vangaalen on April 11, 2015, 12:08:14 am: I tried auto cross in the scott road skytrain parking lot last year. Jaguar car club put it together. I heard about it through Benji. It was a lot of fun in my torque monster talon. Im not sure if large turbo drag cars would enjoy it the same. BCDSM meet?
Title: Re: Thinking about Autocross
Post by: Paul Pigar on April 11, 2015, 12:52:18 pm: I'm down!😁😁😁
Title: Re: Thinking about Autocross
Post by: Kevin Altoe on April 11, 2015, 01:45:58 pm: Maybe organize it for sometime in May? Does that work for everyone?
Title: Re: Thinking about Autocross
Post by: Robert Vorley on April 11, 2015, 05:43:05 pm: Quote from: Matt Vangaalen on April 11, 2015, 12:08:14 am
Im not sure if large turbo drag cars would enjoy it the same. BCDSM meet?

I always wanted to get the Anti-lag programmed and experience what a large turbo that is permanently spooled up feels like. It is hard on the exhaust side (and drivetrain!) but it would be fun to do once for a Youtube video.
Title: Re: Thinking about Autocross
Post by: Brett Haviland on April 12, 2015, 01:38:26 am: Quote from: Robert Vorley on April 11, 2015, 05:43:05 pm
Quote from: Matt Vangaalen on April 11, 2015, 12:08:14 am
Im not sure if large turbo drag cars would enjoy it the same. BCDSM meet?

but it would be fun to do once for a Youtube video.

or twice
Title: Re: Thinking about Autocross
Post by: KevinBuckham on April 13, 2015, 04:51:25 pm: I've autoxed my 2G since about 2002. Took a few years break.

My advice: Take the Velocity Driving school, and read: http://farnorthracing.com/autocross_secrets.html

I haven't personally had the chance to attend Velocity (darn Island and all that), but everyone I know has given it great reviews. And when you think you're quick, let Cam Weiss drive your car. ;)
Title: Re: Thinking about Autocross
Post by: Kevin Altoe on April 13, 2015, 08:08:00 pm: Quote from: KevinBuckham on April 13, 2015, 04:51:25 pm
I've autoxed my 2G since about 2002. Took a few years break.

My advice: Take the Velocity Driving school, and read: http://farnorthracing.com/autocross_secrets.html

I haven't personally had the chance to attend Velocity (darn Island and all that), but everyone I know has given it great reviews. And when you think you're quick, let Cam Weiss drive your car. ;)

Thanks for the advice!

I had a good read through Dennis Grants autocross build. Lots of great information on the site. Pretty cool that he is from Quesnel.
Title: Re: Thinking about Autocross
Post by: Bennji Favelle on April 17, 2015, 09:21:32 am: Yeah I did the Scott Road AutoX Course with JCNA (Jaguar Club of North America) 2 years ago. I was running my 2G AWD. I did Auto X for 2 seasons prior with a Cavalier. With my 2G I won First Place Trophy for the season finals in the Lightly Modified category. I also took a few of my friends cars through the course and got the best times their cars have ever seen. ;)

I like UBCSCC and VCMC, but I find their courses are harder to navigate, and you don't get as much seat time. JCNA uses a small simple course, that makes sense. 3 laps on a short track. Shalom, Figure 8, then Oval. Warm up your Tires, push your suspension, then hot lap. It is a great starter course, or intro to AutoX. And you usually get about 20 runs (vs the 6-9 you get at VCMC or UBCSCC).

Last I heard JCNA was running out in Maple Ridge . . . but since taking my 2G off the road last March, and with opening my shop last March as well, I haven't been back . . . might make it out to Troll in my beater. See how many Hondas I can beat with a 96 4 door Automatic Cavalier.
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