It was great to see everyone again and glad this event turned out successful for a second year. I learned firsthand this weekend that a bare stock cooper is still quite capable--After two laps finding my wrong way around the course, and forgetting to look at the time the third lap, I got a 23.043 on my 4th lap..and that was on the 15" continentals as well!
Sam wasn't even familiar yet with stick but braved the intimidation and went through all the excercises. The CCA instructors had great tips each time and she improved leaps and bounds with each try.
This event is great at giving everyone a taste of the fun of autocross--it really is a blast, but unlike track racing (which I'm sure is on a whole other level of fun), completely safe for you and your car and also inexpensive. Several groups do it in the area and all over the country and I encourage anyone to give it a try. I autocrossed all last summer with the BMWCCA (took a break this year for the new house, plan to be back next summer) and they're a great group.
Check out my videos here .
Also, the braking and turning excercises along with the "mini" autocross course are abou;two thirds of the Advanced Driving Skills school offered often by the BMWCCA. Highly recommended for EVERYONE, perfect also for those just learning to drive.
Of course it's the end of the season so you may have to wait till the spring... but check out their web site for more info:
The Boston Chapter of the BMW Car Club of America - Boston Chapter BMW CCA Quote: Originally Posted by retsej (original)
I think MRHYDE did a total of 32 circuits with different people behind the wheel.
Holy crap! Was there ANY tread left on your tires??
Quote: Originally Posted by cmt52663 (original)
I have been living on NAM and the SccaForums site and not here, and clearly I have missed a community that I would like to be a part of.
Well Welcome, and please dive right in!
