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From: jayj@hpisla.UUCP (Jay Johannes)
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Subject: Re: Getting started in Racing
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Date: Thu, 18-Apr-85 12:26:00 EST
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RE: Getting started in Racing

  Very good article. I would just like to add one area to consider for the
  beginner. That would be autocrossing. Autocrossing is a closed course
  timed run without other cars on the track.

  It does an excellent job of teaching chasis tuning and competitive driving
  without adding the problems of interacting with other cars. My first year
  of racing was dirt track ovals, and I found that learning chasis tuning
  took second place to learning how to survive around the rest of the
  field. There is definitely an etiquite to learn, as you need to be able to
  trust the person who is broadsliding 6 inches away from you at 90 mph.

  Autocrossing gives the novice the opportunity to learn how to drive
  competitively without being a danger to others. Equipment investment is 
  minimal, repair rate is low.

  To find events in your area, try the sports page of your local paper, contact the SCCA either in Denver or your regional office, or look for events in a 
  competition newspaper such as Autoweek.

  Good luck.
  Jay "Step on it. The longer you wait the slower you get" Johannes