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Autocross, Brooksville, FL
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ianjoub Ian Joubert
Homosassa, FL, USA   USA
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It is my understanding that there is an SCCA autocross event in Brooksville, FL on the weekend of Oct 11/12.

Is anyone on here going?

What should I expect?

Will I have any trouble getting in a class with my 'modified' car?

I briefly read over some of their info, but didn't want to spend hours deciphering the rulebook.....


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Re: Autocross, Brooksville, FL
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ronlcraven Ron Craven
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Ian SCCA has a modified Production car class which your car falls into. I believe it is E-Mod.
That class is for production cars with mods that don't fit into any other class. E-Mod is from cars with engines larger than 2000cc or with turbochargers.
You will find that in that class the fast cars are on racing tires but it is not a requirement.
First time out don't plan on being the fastest that will come with time and improved car set-up.
Have fun!

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Re: Autocross, Brooksville, FL
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ianjoub Ian Joubert
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Thanks. I am on DOT race tires. I don't plan on being fastest. Yes, I have tons of chassis/suspension setup to do. I thought the autocross would be a good place to 'test and tune'.


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Re: Autocross, Brooksville, FL
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James E Jimmy Campbell
Bedford, VA, USA   USA
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Like everyone told me, don't try to be the fastest just have some fun and get the feel of your car and the coarse. When I went for my first try, after each run some people had to come over and take a look at the car. Lots of fun! Got another one coming up this month. Gonna push a little harder this time.

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Re: Autocross, Brooksville, FL
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darnoc31 sandy sanders
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What's the location of this autocross?
Sandy

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Re: Autocross, Brooksville, FL
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In reply to # 2812636 by darnoc31 What's the location of this autocross?
Sandy

It is at the Brooksville airport south of town on US41 I believe.... here are some links.

http://cfrsolo2.com/

http://cfrsolo2.com/Flyers2014/gettingstarted.html


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Re: Autocross, Brooksville, FL
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In reply to # 2812632 by James E Like everyone told me, don't try to be the fastest just have some fun and get the feel of your car and the coarse.

Always good advice. I have done a lot of racing in my life. I will be out there racing the course and trying to set up and improve my equipment. What everyone else is doing is irrelevant.


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Re: Autocross, Brooksville, FL
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ianjoub Ian Joubert
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Ok, I started to read the SCCA rules. I think I will go back to law school. I should have these rules figured out in 4 or 5 years :rolleyes:


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In reply to # 2812636 by darnoc31 What's the location of this autocross?
Sandy

One must register online by tomorrow .....


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Re: Autocross, Brooksville, FL
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I'm sure you will have a lot of people wanting ti look at your car.
Have fun!

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Re: Autocross, Brooksville, FL
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AmishIndy Seth Jones
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Too bad its not closer. Autocross season in illinois is pretty much over.


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Re: Autocross, Brooksville, FL
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In reply to # 2812833 by AmishIndy Too bad its not closer. Autocross season in illinois is pretty much over.

That would be quite a commute. We used to go as far north as VIR for the motorcycle road races though....


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