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11-07-2008, 09:44 AM | #1 |
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Auto X in Washington DC Area - need advice
I'm thinking about signing up for my first auto x event, but don't know how to go about finding an event in my area or preparing for the event. I'd also like to know what class I would be running in and what type of safety equipment I would need, including both personal equipment and equipment for the car.
Any advice/info would be appreciated. As indicated in the title of the post, I'm in the Washington DC area. |
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The season is pretty much all but over, but keep an eye out for your local chapter's events: http://www.nccbmwcca.org/index.php?index
Also, the SCCA holds events in your area: http://www.wdcr-scca.org/SoloAutocro...6/Default.aspx Classing for SCCA Solo events (assuming your car is stock) puts you in D-Stock (DS). |
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I am in your local area; but, am in the track cycle now and have not kept up with Autocross in several years. I have repeated the cycle at least three times and I think it is a required part of the slippery slope, buy performance car, autocross, succumb to the siren song of the track, prepare track car, spend all disposable income on the track, go cold turkey -- repeat cycle.
http://www.nccbmwcca.org/ I would also check SCCA site; but, as suggested above, sadly the driving season is drawing to a close. Today was the last FATT of the year. Plan for April startup -- we will be back on the track in April with a full schedule of events.
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Welcome to SCCA Solo classifications. :smile:
They way you have your car prepped, it's not competitive in SCCA Autocrosses, but you might as well go for the fun of it!! Also, your local BMW chapter may have a totally different classification system that is less penalizing for small mods, like the kinds you have. I chair the Boston Chapter events, and our class system greatly differs from SCCA for BMWs. |
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One other question: I've been searching google maps for twisty roads near DC to drive on weekends; since I'm relatively new to the area, I'm not that familiar with the geography and haven't found much. Any suggestions? |
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This route has lots of elevation change, not big elevation change, but corksrew-like turns, most are on camber, but many are blind and the road drops away after the apex. Take 301S from Upper Marlboro area left on Croom Station Road, Left on 382/Croom Road Left on 381/Aquasco (or you could go straight across Aquasco, follow Covington to T, left on Iowa/Woodville to T at 381/Aquasco, right on Aquasco) Right on 231 Left on 5/Hughesville bypass South on 5 to New Market Left on 6 (6 loops around until back to 5)
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http://www.nccbmwcca.org/index.php?results Definitely come out next season. I plan to. Also make sure you have a set of dedicated tires if you plan to run hard like I did. Trust me your rft's will thank you.
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Hey white911, I've seen you once before on 235 you've got the coral interior. Nice to see another 1er in somd. Your actually the only other 135 i've seen. You may have seen me a bunch as mine is my dd. I'de be interested in checking out a couple of these roads with you, as I too am at a lack for good driving roads. Guess I just need to do some more exploring
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Smallbodybimmer -- I use it as my daily driver as well; although, my wife was driving it the last week since we have three cars down for maintenance/track prep. Audi seems to have lost a coil pack and Tischer is coming down to pick it up today, 964 has a defective accessory position on the ignition switch, and the 911 is getting ready for VIR. --
Since you are local to the area, there are many roads that are easy to get to. I would discourage wringing the car out on any of these roads; although they are fun to drive.
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follow up PM sent --
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