Motorsports 101: FAQ's, Guides, Rules, ect. ect.

NYSpeed Automotive
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I thought there was already a FAQ section, no, well, I already made this one so…

In this region of NY there are more than enough outlets to excersize your car in a safe, controlled manner. I have been actively involved in autocross for the last four years, and been doing open track and road racing for the past two. The whole time I had wished I knew about it sooner. Hopefully I can bring that “sooner” to you.

First thing you should know is that you can do drag racing, autocross, rallycross,open track lapping, and even time trials in a stock, unmodified vehicle. And yes, it is fun even if you have a 100hp automatic car. It is also affordable, $25 for autocross, $50 for a 1/2 day to $120 for a full day of lapping. Don't be intimidated, all off us had our first time once in our lives. Always ask questions, there are people that will go out of their way to help you.

Nissan Performance Magazine has been doing this article for a while now. It follows this chick as she goes through the ins and outs of drag racing, autocross, club racing, getting licensed, driving schools, ect. ect.

But search through ALL the articles, there are some good points in each (some a little n00bish)…

http://www.nissanperformancemag.com/columns/racer/

DRAG RACING
our local 1/8 mile track:
http://www.lancasterracing.com/
our local 1/4 mile track:
http://www.nyirp.com/

Tips:
http://www.kennedysdynotune.com/Track%20Etiquitte%20Tech%20Tips.htm

AUTOCROSS (Solo)
Our local region, WNY (Buffalo and surrounding areas):
www.wny-scca.com
Our neighboring region (Rochester and surrounding areas):



Rules, FAQ, and Beginner Guides;
Official SCCA Rules Solo:
http://scca.com/documents/Solo%20Rules/2008_Solo_Rules_2.pdf
Quick Classifcations Stock:
http://scca.com/documents/Solo%20Rules/stockcategoryclassificationsbymake.pdf
Quick Classifications Street Touring:
http://scca.com/documents/Solo%20Rules/StreetTouringCategoryClassificationsbyManufacturer.pdf
Autocross:
http://www.nissanperformancemag.com/july06/autocross/
Guide:
http://www.soloracer.com/autoxguide.html
Checklist:
http://www.soloracer.com/autoxchecklist.html
Handbook:
http://www.tirerack.com/features/solo2/handbook.htm
Another Handbook:
http://www.miata.net/sport/autox.html

RALLYCROSS (Autocross in the dirt)
Currently FLR is the only local region to host these events:
http://www.flr-scca.com/rally/2006/rallycross/index.html

ICE RACING
http://www.nyspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24676&highlight=ice+racing

LAPPING DAYS/ROAD RACING/TIME TRIALS
WHERE: http://www.nyspeed.com/forums/showpost.php?p=179311&postcount=1

HOW: http://www.nyspeed.com/forums/showpost.php?p=179312&postcount=2
http://www.nyspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?p=474351#post474351

Club Racing: http://www.nyspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29726

CIRCLE TRACKS
http://www.lancasterracing.com/
Thier beginner 4-cylinder class:
http://www.lancasterracing.com/pdf/2007/2007_4_Cylinder_Rules.pdf

http://www.hollandspeedway.com/
Thier beginner 4-cylinder class:
http://www.hollandspeedway.com/RuleBook/89.pdf

In the DIRT
http://www.ransomvillespeedway.com/
Enduro series with very little car prep 4/6/8 cylinder:
http://ransomvillespeedway.com/endurorules.htm

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My quick, quick tips for auto-x…

My quick, quick, quick track tip…

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great post. thanks for putting the effort into organizing everything for the board. :tup: +reps

hopefully more speeders will take advantage of the knowledge and participate in whatever motorsport they are interested in.

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good post :tup: thanks for the links!

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Go do them all.

I’ve found that Auto-X made me a much better, and also much more cautious driver on the street. I am able to react to situations with more confidence and precision because of an increased feel of the car.

Drag at the track is a good way to spend a night with friends. The drive out is fun, and sure beats getting a ticket and sitting in some sweaty ass court for a bunch of hours.

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How is this thread a sticky with two random links:
http://www.nyspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27249

and this one not?

Not that I care, but everytime I want to reference it I gotta search :stuck_out_tongue:

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[quote=“fairgentleman Z,post:6,topic:27208"”]

How is this thread a sticky with two random links:
http://www.nyspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27249

and this one not?

Not that I care, but everytime I want to reference it I gotta search :stuck_out_tongue:

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cause it was created by a mod

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[quote=“boardjnky4,post:7,topic:27208"”]

cause it was created by a mod

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so,
http://www.nyspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10107

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[quote=“fairgentleman Z,post:8,topic:27208"”]

so,
http://www.nyspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10107

[/quote]

it went right over ur head

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[quote=“boardjnky4,post:9,topic:27208"”]

it went right over ur head

[/quote]

If you really believe that you are really bad at picking up sarcasm, because I totally got you the first time, actually I got it when I first posted the question.

Didn’t you see the :stuck_out_tongue: ???