Definitely something I've been wanting to try!! I may ask for some pointers once everyone meets there, Jason.

 

I had a blast last year, and Jason was one of the ones that actually made me make the decision to do it. Other than hotel shenanigans, the auto-x is probably the biggest thing ill regret missing this year.

 

I think I'm going to do it this year... I would LOVE to ride along with you for 1 run Jason, have you ride with me, then have you drive my car... If that's allowed? Not sure. But I would love to participate. It looked like a lot of fun last year.

And you drove the crap out of Justins car, haha.

 

I'm going to enter the 2000 in this year, it's getting an upgraded clutch, coilovers and other fun it doesn't need for a $500 Beater Car so why not, I ain't got nothing to lose if it ends upside down on an off ramp LOL!

 

What kind of tires would be best for this? I should have you drive my yellow focus Jason. It's got power and brakes (Brembo 305mm kit). I also have the the lightest wheels you'll ever see on a foci. 17x8 13lbs

 

DAMN those are LIGHT!

The best tires are obviously those for summer use. Something like Dunlop Direzza Star Spec, Kumho XS, Bridgestone RE11s, etc... But you can run on any street tire. Tires will have more impact on time than power on their course. You never have to shift out of 2nd gear, so torque would be beneficialy however.

 

FR11 was my first ever auto-x run, and as small as the track may be, ive had one of the greatest adrenaline rushes. Def gonna be in it for FR12 and try to better myself.

 

Dad and I will be running again this year, him in the 03 and me in the 02. I've had a blast with it the last two years, even just beating on my 05 last year :lol:

 

dad and i will be running again this year, him in the 03 and me in the 02. I've had a blast with it the last two years, even just beating on my 05 into trailers last year :lol:

fify

 

i plan on doing the rear disc brake conversion whether it be from a ZTS focus or a SVT but if i get that done, im definitely entering the autocross event!

 

Why wouldn't you do it if you DON'T get it done? You don't need a brake upgrade to have fun.

 

two words: drum brakes lol

 

If I'm there I will do it!

 

Ok, what's your point? You think you can't autocross with drum brakes?

 

you will be fine with drum brakes, most non-SVTs will be on the same setup

 

hey jason, would you wanna take a boosted ST around for a lap and see if you can beat the competition? :lol:


-gabe

 

No, your car is stanced. The suspension it all thrown off and the car will not be competitive enough. Jason only drives full out racecars...

 

I won't turn down ANY offer to drive someone elses car!

 

Oh btw....

#1... I will not be missing the Auto-X this year.

#2... My Go-Pro will be charged and ready to slap on all the Foci.

 

which reminds me, I need to buy a GoPro and rig up a mount for the head rests

 

I think ill give it a try for fr12 if its cool with someone that has done a autox if they'd ride along and give pointers id really appreciate it

 

I can ride along and point out all the signs.

 

That would be doing the public a service. :thumbup:

 

hell ill try it out .. Jason what do i need to run the auto x besides me and my car ?

 

That's it and the $20 entry fee.

 

no helmet ? and i will want /need your help

 

They should have loaner helmets like last year.

 

I'll have mine and maybe an extra one this year for people that need it. They are just Motocross helmets

 

Is the course the same every year? and where and when do you sign up for this?! I've been avidly autoX'ing for YEARS now, and I was looking for the place at last year's Focus Rising... guess I didn't look that hard.

 

The course is basically the same as they have very few options with that lot. If you watch the two videos I posted, you will see some differences.

In 2010 timing didn't start until the back straight then you had two identical laps and your time was accumulative of those two laps.

In 2011 timing started the instant you started moving from the start line and you still got two laps. However, after your second lap they eliminated the chicane after the last corner so it was a straight to the finish lights.

 

Maybe I'll take the boat out to the autox track. Be curious to see how it does.