Going to my first auto-cross, in the RX-7, what do I need to know?

Willub and Company · 03-12-2008, 11:46 AM

good job! glad to see you making the jump on your first event. so things you need/should know/should bring..

1) remove loose junk from the car before you get there. don't wait, do it at your house, only bring loose things that you need, wallet, phone, tools maybe.
2) make sure you have a battery tie-down and that the tray it is tied to is tight, if they sense it to be loose at all, they won't let you race.
3) I highly recommend sunblock. even if you think you won't get burned, you will, always happens. even if it's cloudy out.
4) bring a tire pressure gauge and if possible a small electric compressor. you will want to take out some air for the race and then put it back in after wards. between heats check the tire pressure, it will go up as the tires get warmer.
5) bring lunch, don't expect there to be food there. and don't expect to leave, you will have to work a heat too remember.
6) have fun!

that's all i can think of for now.

dinosaur · 03-12-2008, 12:37 PM

look through this site, it has info on preping the car, driving the course and working the event. (it's interactive and even show different lines and the results of each, so click around)
http://www.wtfstables.com/rmsoloschool/

Show up early, walk the course a few times, ask questions (most are more than willing to help you), and HAVE FUN. It's like Crack for car nuts.

Dean

03-12-2008, 12:37 PM	#2
dinosaur Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: BG, KY Posts: 61 Rep Power: 18	look through this site, it has info on preping the car, driving the course and working the event. (it's interactive and even show different lines and the results of each, so click around) http://www.wtfstables.com/rmsoloschool/ Show up early, walk the course a few times, ask questions (most are more than willing to help you), and HAVE FUN. It's like Crack for car nuts. Dean __________________ 93 VR RX7 09 Mini Cooper 75 Cosworth Vega

03-12-2008, 11:46 AM	#1
Willub and Company Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 114 Rep Power: 18	good job! glad to see you making the jump on your first event. so things you need/should know/should bring.. 1) remove loose junk from the car before you get there. don't wait, do it at your house, only bring loose things that you need, wallet, phone, tools maybe. 2) make sure you have a battery tie-down and that the tray it is tied to is tight, if they sense it to be loose at all, they won't let you race. 3) I highly recommend sunblock. even if you think you won't get burned, you will, always happens. even if it's cloudy out. 4) bring a tire pressure gauge and if possible a small electric compressor. you will want to take out some air for the race and then put it back in after wards. between heats check the tire pressure, it will go up as the tires get warmer. 5) bring lunch, don't expect there to be food there. and don't expect to leave, you will have to work a heat too remember. 6) have fun! that's all i can think of for now.