Newbie

[Gwen]

Hi!

I am considering Autocross as a means to have fun with my car. I am not looking for anything highly competitive, and I have not done anything like this before. Could anyone give me some pointers or links that would be useful for me? I have a 04 Audi TT Roadster. I would like to do something now before the winter, and become more involved in the Spring. Please don't flame me as I am new to this.

Thanks in advance!

Gwen

[funrun]

Gwen,
Thank you for showing interest in our site. Newbie or not, never fear of posting on our site. We ( and the autocross community in general ) are mostly a friendly bunch. Since there is no "real money" to be made, it is all about the camaraderie that keeps people coming back.

As far as pointers, the best advice I can give you is... experience. Come on out this weekend to our event at Virginia Motorsports Park in Dinwidie and give it a try. There you will see the broad spectrum of cars that compete, how and what they do to their cars, differences in driving styles, etc. etc.

If I had to give you any clear cut tips, all I can think of is...
    arrive early
    talk to an OD (person(s) setting up and in charge of the event) for any last minute questions to help
      you decide to register
    register
    clean your car out so that it is ready for tech
    walk the course as many times as you need to understand and know it. Don't be afraid to ask someone to walk with you to show you pointers. Everyone does it, newbie or not.

Hope to see you there. Feel free to email me or any other member of the club or to post more questions.

-funrun

[genie]

If you haven't already found it...there is a section listed on this site that has a lot of info on Autocrossing and your First Autocross.

Go to the gray box at top of page labeled "Home"
Then "Upload & Download Files"
Click on "Public Files"
You'll find it there.

Genie

[Gwen]

Thanks for the tips!