2012 Autocross Schedule

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kelmore wrote:

Hey all
I am new to this and also new to owning a Porsche. I was told I should attend the AX events so I could understand better how to handle my vehicle. In reading through this forum I am trying to figure out which of the AX events would be best for my first time out. Also if you could confirm the things I need to bring, helmet, empty car, etc. I would be much obliged.

Kelley

Kelley, welcome to this nutty bunch. Yes, AX is the best place to get your feet wet and learn car control. Any and all the AX events are good start, and it is advisible to ask for an instructor to explain the mechanics of car balance. Also, look for car control clinics as well as test and tune days at various AX venues. You get lots of time as well as getting to know people who hang around most of the various events. If your car is road worthy, it most likely is AX worthy too. You may want to bring your own helmet, but there are loaners usually at the AX event but you may have to share someone elses sweat.

Once you arrive to the event, you want to remove any loose items from the car, register and take time to walk and memorize the course. Every event is different, so memorizing is most important. Yhe event organizers split the ax entrants so that while one group drives, the other group works at various asignments. work is not hard, just see what others are doing, and watch the good drivers on course, you also learn from that.

At the end of 6 or so runs, we usually find a good eatery to grab a sandwich and beer, and then talk about the day's happening.