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kurokoma-kun · 03-23-2009, 02:12 PM

Congrats Brazdon! Thats so exciting, nice results

Our season starts this weekend, test + tune on Saturday and race on Sunday, I can't waaaaaiiiiiiiittttt!!!!

I haven't read the books Loren mentions, but if you want to read here's another one I liked: Secrets of Solo Racing: Expert Techniques for Autocrossing and Time Trials by Henry Watts. It explains a lot of basics such as how to figure out the fastest line, turning, apexing, acceleration and braking, hand positions on the steering wheel, stuff about how tires behave (slip angle etc), when to lift and when not to!

Loren · 03-23-2009, 02:30 PM

The plus of the "books" that I listed is that they're not books, they're freely available on the internet. I've heard about the Watts book, but never read it... or maybe I did, I think someone may have loaned it to me a couple years ago, but by then I already knew almost everything it had to say. I think the "Physics of Racing" series covers a LOT of those things pretty well, and from a novice perspective rather than an "expert" perspective.

PS: Welcome back, Kuro!

*tomato* · 03-23-2009, 03:22 PM

Well done!

kurokoma-kun · 03-23-2009, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loren

The plus of the "books" that I listed is that they're not books, they're freely available on the internet.

PS: Welcome back, Kuro!

Right as usual Loren!

That "solo secrets" book was my bathroom reading for quite a while

but now that I've finally discovered the joys of wireless and a notebook computer I'll be able to check out your recommendations in my accustomed environment

BrazdonW · 03-23-2009, 04:07 PM

haha you guys are the best thanks for all the info! im sure it will give me a good bit of information i could use!
im so excited for the next autocross already!

KCALB SIRAY · 03-23-2009, 04:11 PM

whats the time on the Fed Ex ?

BrazdonW · 03-23-2009, 04:27 PM

im not sure on time yet but if its anything like the blue crabs one you get there at 830am to check in and get your work heat and it went untill around 4pm

KCALB SIRAY · 03-23-2009, 04:40 PM

nice, should be cool

BrazdonW · 03-23-2009, 05:49 PM

it would be great to have a few yari out there!

KCALB SIRAY · 03-23-2009, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrazdonW

it would be great to have a few yari out there!

she's not xourse ready yet...but soon, muahahahahaha

Loren · 03-23-2009, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KCALB SIRAY

she's not xourse ready yet...but soon, muahahahahaha

You think a stock Yaris can't autocross? Look at it this way, if you're out there in a stock Yaris and you suck, you have a really big excuse!

Seriously, get out there and drive already! If your car is good enough to drive on the street, it's good enough to autocross. No excuses.

LtNoogie · 03-23-2009, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KCALB SIRAY

she's not xourse ready yet...but soon, muahahahahaha

My first autocross was on stock tires and sitting higher than my Jeep. My only mod was the TRD muffler, I think.

KCALB SIRAY · 03-23-2009, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loren

You think a stock Yaris can't autocross? Look at it this way, if you're out there in a stock Yaris and you suck, you have a really big excuse!

Seriously, get out there and drive already! If your car is good enough to drive on the street, it's good enough to autocross. No excuses.

Quote:

Originally Posted by LtNoogie

My first autocross was on stock tires and sitting higher than my Jeep. My only mod was the TRD muffler, I think.

lol, as soon as my finger left the enter button, I new you guys would be all over me, lol....you are right, screw the daily driver in me

count me in

BrazdonW · 03-24-2009, 07:57 AM

thats what i like to hear!
a guy in a stock xb had one of the best times in our class lol

BLAZINBLUEVITZ · 03-24-2009, 10:36 AM

any links to event?

BrazdonW · 03-24-2009, 05:25 PM

http://autocrossersinc.org/

whooppee777 · 03-25-2009, 07:04 PM

it was fun as shit. i did a ride along with brazdon a few times to help him with the course. im pissed i didnt register in time. i was unaware there was a deadline. i'll be at fedex field if i can take off work.

the scion xb ran a 50 and it was bone stock

Kaotic Lazagna · 03-25-2009, 07:30 PM

Nice. I might rent out a parking lot with my gf's bro and his friends in the summer. I'll see what my sedan can do against some heavily modded Hachis. lol.

03-23-2009, 02:30 PM	#20
Loren What? Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Safety Harbor, FL Posts: 1,006	The plus of the "books" that I listed is that they're not books, they're freely available on the internet. I've heard about the Watts book, but never read it... or maybe I did, I think someone may have loaned it to me a couple years ago, but by then I already knew almost everything it had to say. I think the "Physics of Racing" series covers a LOT of those things pretty well, and from a novice perspective rather than an "expert" perspective. PS: Welcome back, Kuro! __________________ ----------------------- Loren@InvisibleSun.org -----------------------

03-23-2009, 04:07 PM	#23
BrazdonW What kind of car is that? View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 3d liftback Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Columbia, MD Posts: 571	haha you guys are the best thanks for all the info! im sure it will give me a good bit of information i could use! im so excited for the next autocross already! __________________

03-23-2009, 04:11 PM	#24
KCALB SIRAY それを吸ってください View User's Garage Drives: black sand lb Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 8,894	whats the time on the Fed Ex ? __________________ http://lifesdailypimpslap.tumblr.com/#me My Build

03-23-2009, 04:27 PM	#25
BrazdonW What kind of car is that? View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 3d liftback Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Columbia, MD Posts: 571	im not sure on time yet but if its anything like the blue crabs one you get there at 830am to check in and get your work heat and it went untill around 4pm __________________

03-23-2009, 04:40 PM	#26
KCALB SIRAY それを吸ってください View User's Garage Drives: black sand lb Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 8,894	nice, should be cool __________________ http://lifesdailypimpslap.tumblr.com/#me My Build

03-23-2009, 02:12 PM	#19
kurokoma-kun Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: my own little world Posts: 1,256	Congrats Brazdon! Thats so exciting, nice results Our season starts this weekend, test + tune on Saturday and race on Sunday, I can't waaaaaiiiiiiiittttt!!!! I haven't read the books Loren mentions, but if you want to read here's another one I liked: Secrets of Solo Racing: Expert Techniques for Autocrossing and Time Trials by Henry Watts. It explains a lot of basics such as how to figure out the fastest line, turning, apexing, acceleration and braking, hand positions on the steering wheel, stuff about how tires behave (slip angle etc), when to lift and when not to!

03-23-2009, 03:22 PM	#21
tomato Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2DR LB 07, MT, Abs. Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 5,155	Well done!

03-23-2009, 05:49 PM	#27
BrazdonW What kind of car is that? View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 3d liftback Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Columbia, MD Posts: 571	it would be great to have a few yari out there! __________________

03-24-2009, 07:57 AM	#32
BrazdonW What kind of car is that? View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 3d liftback Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Columbia, MD Posts: 571	thats what i like to hear! a guy in a stock xb had one of the best times in our class lol __________________

03-24-2009, 10:36 AM	#33
BLAZINBLUEVITZ View User's Garage Drives: 2007 YARIS 3DOOR Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 1,275	any links to event? __________________ EVERYBODY EVENTUALLY COMES BACK TO YARISWORLD......

03-24-2009, 05:25 PM	#34
BrazdonW What kind of car is that? View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 3d liftback Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Columbia, MD Posts: 571	http://autocrossersinc.org/ __________________

03-25-2009, 07:04 PM	#35
whooppee777 I used to have 1700 posts View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris Hatch Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 808	it was fun as shit. i did a ride along with brazdon a few times to help him with the course. im pissed i didnt register in time. i was unaware there was a deadline. i'll be at fedex field if i can take off work. the scion xb ran a 50 and it was bone stock __________________ *First Boosted Yaris On The East Coast*

03-25-2009, 07:30 PM	#36
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	Nice. I might rent out a parking lot with my gf's bro and his friends in the summer. I'll see what my sedan can do against some heavily modded Hachis. lol.

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