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Posted by 707vibrantcobra93 (Member # 4702) on :
 
I have a friend that is interested in learning how to and joining a road race sanction. Niether of us know anything about it and anyone with any info on how to get in to this would be much apprecieated.
 
Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
Check out sfrscca.org and baautox.com
 
Posted by 707vibrantcobra93 (Member # 4702) on :
 
Thanks I'll check it out. Has anyone here done this on an ametuer/ begginer level, if so any insight?
 
Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
I've done Autox on a beginner/for fun level and it's a lot of fun! You think you got handles??? Wait til you get on the course and see how poor of a driver you really are compared to these other guys with shittier cars...that's how I felt [Big Grin] But it's fun as hell and gets addicting! In my opinion, drag racing got nothing on Autox/road racing...it's the real test of how well you can drive your car [burnout]
 
Posted by 9cobra7 (Member # 2812) on :
 
I do road courses a lot and recommend getting a ride in Griggs demo car. Call them up and ask when they are giving demo rides in one of there street cars...well worth it. Like the other guy said it's very addicting and will give you tremendous confidence on a day to day basis as well. You'll see.
 
Posted by SteveL (Member # 1241) on :
 
At least for road racing, start at the non-competitive club level. There are a number of clubs that offer experienced drivers as instructors at track events. You drive your car on the track with the instructor as a passenger. Other than a helmet and a safe car to drive, there are few or no other requirements. The initial goal is to learn the procedures for driving on a race track and more importantly, car control. With seat time and help you'll progress from beginner to intermediate to advanced. Beyond advanced is the race groups. No one is going to allow a beginner in a race group. How quickly you progress up the ladder is up to your effort and abilities.

There are a lot of different race groups and car classes. You'll get a much better idea of what's available and what's involved to get into a race group after you're exposed to it at the track.

NASA has a good program from beginner to race groups. Also check out
http://www.trackmasters-racing.com
http://www.ncracing.org
http://www.hookedondriving.com
 
Posted by 707vibrantcobra93 (Member # 4702) on :
 
Thanks for the info guys and mad respect to the dudes that coarse race, I would never even try it, but my buddy is ready so I'll stick it out with him and work on the car that's about it.
 
Posted by 04cobra408 (Member # 4025) on :
 
Are there any good non expensive events coming up? i want to hit thunder hill and buttonwillow with some friends but didnt want to drop $200-300 for the day and beat the shit outta my car lol
or is that just the nature of the game? [Big Grin]
I really do want to hit the course/autox up!

[ August 10, 2009, 02:56 PM: Message edited by: 04cobra408 ]
 
Posted by SteveL (Member # 1241) on :
 
http://www.ncracing.org/

offers the lowest cost tracks events of all the clubs. Because of this they usually sell out 4-5 weeks in advance.
 




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