I'm going to auto-x this weekend. Is there a good way to cool my brakes after a run? Any tips I should know for the race?

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82 Camaro:
350, Erson cam, ported heads, Crane Hi-6 ignition, Accel supercoil, Comp Cams 1.6:1 rocker arms, TH350 tranny with 2500 stall.
SLP 1 3/4" headers

 

I don't think that the heat will build up all that much in the brakes. Most autox courses are less than 60 seconds. After you run, you typically will have more than a few minutes until your next run.

I have only run about 8 events, but I've never heard anyone worry about their brakes heating up. This is more of a concern in road racing courses where you have higher speeds and have longer sustained runs...

I am the only 3rd gen autox driver in the three clubs that I run in. Believe it or not, I get alot of people coming by to check out my car! ...and they hang out for a long time. This is impressive considering some of the cars that come to these events (Ferrari, Vipers, Supra TTs, Vettes, Ruf Twin Turbos)

Have fun!

[This message has been edited by KeithO (edited June 12, 2001).]

 

For other tips, browse www.sccaforums.com

Somewhere over there, there is a post that everyone has added to that asks something like "What was the best driving advice you ever got".

Good site.

 

Here are about 38 driving tips:

http://www.sccaforums.com/ubb/Forum15/HTML/000060.html

 

Thanks KeithO. Anything else I should do to prepare my car other than tire pressure and checking my fluids? I'll be puling all the extra weight out of my car when I get there, jack, jackstands, spare tire, etc. I just started racing with the Texas A&M Sports Car Club. We have everything race from a 68 camaro, a 70 MG, and a twin turbo supra. One guy came with a viper to one event. I'm hoping to get around eight runs or more. I got 8 runs last time with 50 entrants so it's not out of question.

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82 Camaro:
350, Erson cam, ported heads, Crane Hi-6 ignition, Accel supercoil, Comp Cams 1.6:1 rocker arms, TH350 tranny with 2500 stall.
SLP 1 3/4" headers

 

If you are new to this:

1) Find the guy with the car closest to your car and ask him about tire pressures, etc. Use shoe polish to validate what he says during the early runs (I got some bad advice once).

2) Walk the course with as many accomplished drivers that you can.

3) Try to get a work assignment in the middle of the course so that you can watch the line that other drivers take.

4) Don't get pissed if things don't go as you would wish (I wish I could follow this advice).

5) Have fun. It's one of the few chances you'll have to run the car very hard and not have to look for cops.

What class do the modifications put you in?

 

do ya'll ever race at TWS? I have a friend that will be going to A&M starting Fall 2001, he's got a red 92 RS(won't be bringing it w/ him), he'll have his '01 Chevy truck.. and his dad is talking about him storing the 78 vette up there(set up for roadracing/auto x. crazy fast around any kind of track.). I know he'll join the club if he has the vette with him.. that's why I ask, he's run at TWS before.. might give a reason to drive do from Arlington every now and then.

Anthony

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previous ride: 87 Camaro LT
350, A4.Comp Cams 268H, Edelbrock Preformer intake, Hedman Headers and y-pipe, gutted cat, No AIR/smog pump. 14x3" Open element K&N, Q-jet w/ D hanger and DA rods, adjusted AV spring tension and quick can.

Current ride: 1992 Camaro RS, K&N, Flowmaster, 305, T5, Black, T-tops, 76k miles.

 

I'll be racing in ssm, which is what about 80% of the club members race in. It's not officially scca, but we use the scca rules, which I am not real familiar with now. We even have a class called monster truck for racing, you gessed it, trucks.
I'm not sure what or where TWS is. The club holds its races at A&M Riverside campus, which is A&M's research facility. The track is set up on the old airfield. There is a ton of space. This will be my second autocross.

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82 Camaro:
350, Erson cam, ported heads, Crane Hi-6 ignition, Accel supercoil, Comp Cams 1.6:1 rocker arms, TH350 tranny with 2500 stall.
SLP 1 3/4" headers

 

no **** huh.. old airfield..

TWS is Texas World Speedway.. the only reason College Station is on the map to non-Aggies. You wouldn't happend to be involved in the Formula SAE group at A&M would you? If so.. I'll look for you at the competions.. but I'll be with UT Arlington.

Anthony

 

I run in three different clubs. Two are SCCA regions and the other is a one-off club. All three use the SCCA classification rules. Sounds like your group...

Here is a link to the SCCA Solo II classification rules. Good stuff.

http://www.scca.org/amateur/solo2/classes/index.html

[This message has been edited by KeithO (edited June 16, 2001).]

 

Today was a hell of a lot of fun! It was a practice autocross, so it was about 1/2 the size of a normal autocross but still includes all the major elements of a good course. That way, it's easier to manage with fewer people. For $5, I made nearly 20 runs between 11 and 3 and rode in other people's cars another seven times. By the end of the day, I had knocked 6 seconds off the times I was running in the morning. The slalom is by far the hardest part for me. I am really looking forward to the next autocross next month.

I haven't joined yet. Hopefully, I'll be able to fit it into my schedule when I go back this year. Stuff like that is why I'm majoring in mechanical engr.
Matt

 

Careful. This can be addictive. Didn't you read the label?! LOL.

Did the father/son autocross today. Good stuff. Welcome to the club.