InstantForum.NET v4.1.4Boston BMW Chapter Forumhttp://www.boston-bmwcca.org/InstantForum/BostonForum@boston-bmwcca.orgTue, 06 Jan 2009 01:30:45 GMT20http://www.boston-bmwcca.org/InstantForum/Topic444-2-1.aspxSteve, thanks for the pointers, I'll keep an eye out for you!<br><br>Bryan, I'm a fellow Z28 "brother" as well, with a '94 Z28 convertible that I just finished a T56 swap on this weekend, and is now awaiting a 383 LT1 transplant. I'll keep an eye out and introduce myself to you as well!Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:08:15 GMT00BMW540i6http://www.boston-bmwcca.org/InstantForum/Topic444-2-1.aspxI guess the best way to learn this is to take the "novice walk-thru" when we all walk the course. Typically Steve Hazard does the walk thru. Despite autoxing for 4 years already, I usually go on the novice walkthrough myself because Steve usually really breaks down each turn and it's beneficial to everyone. Also there is usually a "novice cone school" after the drivers meeting. All it is is someone (usually Steve) with a cone showing what constitutes a cone penalty and what doesn't.<P>Just read what you can on the website and the Tirerack article on what an autocross is like. I learned the most about how to read the course and a lot of that type of stuff on my first day. Don't be afraid to ask questions. You will find that almost all of the drivers will be more than happy to help you out. You can always ask me. I'll be the one with the White Camaro and black wheels (should be the only one ;) )Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:47:59 GMTz28bryanhttp://www.boston-bmwcca.org/InstantForum/Topic444-2-1.aspx<SPAN id=ctl02_ctlTopic_ctlPanelBar_ctlTopicsRepeater_ctl04_lblFullMessage>I'm a first-timer for AutoX, and will be participating at the April 27th Event. I've watched some videos on YouTube of some of the events at Devens, but am looking for a better understanding of the on-track rules to follow, ie: </SPAN></P><P><SPAN>what certain cones mean:</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>You either have gates, (2 or more cones that you drive between), or single cones (slaloms) which you alternate sides on. Slaloms can be mandatory on which side to enter on(pointer cone used show which side)</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>Or they can be open to run on either side. </SPAN></P><P><SPAN>what to look for:</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>2-3 gates </SPAN><SPAN>ahead if possible</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>what will disqualify a run, </SPAN></P><P><SPAN>Driving to fast after the finish,etc</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>"Off course" is when you miss a gate, go on the wrong side of a slalom cone, or just get plain lost during your run.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>best way to remember the course, etc:</SPAN></P><P><SPAN></SPAN> </P><P><SPAN>I do the Novice Drivers walk thrus so I'll answer that on the 27th</P><P><BR><BR>Any help an pointers are appreciated, and I'll be there at 7am sharp to get the most out of the day!</SPAN> </P><P>Drivers walk thru.</P><P>Also you can read these:</P><P><A href="http://www.tirerack.com/features/solo2/handbook.htm">http://www.tirerack.com/features/solo2/handbook.htm</A></P><P><A href="http://www.tunnellracing.com/advice.html">http://www.tunnellracing.com/advice.html</A></P><P>HTH!</P><P>Steve</P><P>Instructor ChairMon, 14 Apr 2008 14:46:45 GMTHazardhttp://www.boston-bmwcca.org/InstantForum/Topic444-2-1.aspxI'm a first-timer for AutoX, and will be participating at the April 27th Event. I've watched some videos on YouTube of some of the events at Devens, but am looking for a better understanding of the on-track rules to follow, ie: what certain cones mean, what to look for, what will disqualify a run, best way to remember the course, etc.<br><br>Any help an pointers are appreciated, and I'll be there at 7am sharp to get the most out of the day!Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:14:26 GMT00BMW540i6