Autocross is the most accessible form of motorsports for the sports car enthusiast. With many clubs sanctioning events, it is possible to attend an event nearly every weekend in many areas. The low-risk format allows drivers to participate without needing to extensively modify their car for safety. Autocross events are held all across the United States and Canada. These events allow the average person to participate with their typical street cars. Because of the nature of the sport, drivers of many different skill levels and goals participate together. Casual drivers out for a good time and serious competitors with loads of talent can run in the same event and all have fun.
How to Autocross covers everything you need to know to get behind the wheel and start autocrossing. It covers basic modifications such as tire pressures, alignment, and dampers, to more advanced modifications that go beyond the stock classes. Because autocross is a test of driver skill, there is a heavy emphasis on driving and car control, with coverage on accelerating, braking, weight transfer, shifting, corners, slaloms, and finding that perfect line. Information is also included on car classes, driver schools, data logging, how events are typically run, and how to find events in your area.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Acknowledgments
Preface
Author Bio
Introduction
Chapter 1 The Basics
- Overview of an Event
- Basic Autocross Gear
- Classes: How to Decide Which is for You
Chapter 2 Car Control
- Seating Position: Hands and Feet
- Steering Inputs: Using Your Hands
- Looking Ahead
- The Friction Circle
- Weight Transfer
- Braking
- Cornering
- Accelerating
- Feeling the Car
- Recovery
Chapter 3 Driving: The Line and Other Strategies
- Corners
- Slaloms
- The Slow Corner
- Making Straights
- Linking Elements
- The Important Corner
- Key Cones
- Driving the “Swept Line”
- Walking the Course
- Autocross Strategy
- Bumps and Other Surface Changes
- Risk Versus Reward
Chapter 4 Car Setup Basics
- Using the Tires Effectively
- Alignment
- Adjusting Roll Resistance
Chapter 5 Advanced Car Control
- Blinding Techniques
- Shifting
- Left-Foot Braking
- Launching
- The Advantages of Being Early
Chapter 6 Stock Category: Car Preparation and Tuning
- What’s Allowed
- Evaluating the “Stock” Automobile
- Tires and Wheels
- Wheels
- The Front Sway Bar
- Dampers: Black Magic!
- Exhaust and Other “Expendable” Items
- Alignment
Chapter 7 Beyond Stock: Suspension and Light Chassis Modifications
- Suspension Bits
- Wheels and Tires
- Lightweight Batteries and Battery Relocation
- Race Seats
- Update/Backdate
- Out-of-Production Cars
Chapter 8 Beyond Stock: Powertrain, Ballast and Aerodynamics
- Engine
- Differential
- Ballast
- Aerodynamics
Chapter 9 Getting Help
- Driving Schools
- Autocross Schools
- Having a Co-Driver
- Free Advice
- How to Get More Seat Time
- Data Logging
Chapter 10 Good Things to Know
- Traveling to “Other” Clubs
- The PAX/RTP Index
- SCCA Divisional and National Tour Events
- SCCA ProSolo National Series
- SCCA Solo National Championships
- North of the Border
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