Racing Ready

When you participate as a competitor in an autocross, you do more than just compete (or “play”).  Part of the success of running an autocross is having the competitors taking turns to work various on-course positions.  These roles mainly consist of (in order of quantity needed) corner workers, grid area, in the timing/announcer trailer, & [...]

John has been a serious autocrosser for some years, now.  He’s been looking for a change and I was able to capture some static shots at the 10/19/2008 SASCA autocross.  Here’s his story in his own words as to how he came about his new, vivacious emerald green gem. > I’ve been searching Craigslist for [...]

It’s interesting to note that many smaller, lower powered cars do well in autocross competition.  Apparently, since there is less mass to get around the cones, they can be maneuvered around them better. With this in mind, I had been wondering about the autocross performance potential of the small Toyota Yaris.  Would it be an [...]

I’ve watched Tom autocross at the last few SPOKES events, this year.  On 10/5/2008 I finally got a chance to visit with him about his 2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STi Impreza. Essentially it’s stock, and it sure looks good!  The only exception being a modified CAT back (after the catalytic converter) muffler & associated pipes [...]

At the SPOKES 10/5/2008 autocross, I visited with Dak, a regular autocrossing participant.  I have already profiled his car here -> Body In White.  You may recall the distinctive flame wrap job.  If you are in the Houston, TX area, Display Graphics does a great job!  It’s hard to believe his Volkswagen Golf GTI was [...]

Some of you out there might be wondering… “Okay, Dan, you finally got off your butt and autocrossed in your car last weekend – and come off disappointed!  So, why is that and what else can you tell us?” Well, I’ve had almost a week to mull over last week’s event, and I think I’ve [...]

At the SPOKES 1/5/2008 autocross event, Sherman brought his 2006 Mazda Miata to compete. The SCCA class CSP, C Stock Prepared, lets you modify quite a bit to your street capable daily driver.  Here’s what Sherman has done, so far, without specific product details: suspension upgrades new, upgraded flywheel appropriately new clutch full exhaust replaced [...]