Author Topic: So, alot of you might follow motorsports, but who actually participates in them? (Read 3171 times)

AdvanTech · « **on:** January 30, 2006, 10:01:13 pm »

So, who's actually taken their car to the limit (and beyond) legally? I've done it once at a Solo 2 event and must admit, I think I'm hooked.

Anyone looking to try it out?

Giant Dwarf · « **Reply #1 on:** January 30, 2006, 10:35:44 pm »

After all the good times James has shared with us here on the forum about his AutoX experiences in his S2000 (and how he can never catch the Miatas) I figured I've got no more excuses this year. My friend with a lightly modded WRX and I are planning to take up the cone-bashing this year and see how we like it. We've talked of pie-in-the-sky ideas about running the Targa Nfld one of these years (in his Subie of course). Maybe if we do enough track sessions and AutoX we'll build up enough confidence to try it one of these years.

ovr50 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 30, 2006, 11:10:19 pm »

Years ago did hill climbs and gymkanas, but haven't done that for years, just a spectator now.

mdxtasy · « **Reply #3 on:** January 30, 2006, 11:46:07 pm »

I race against the clock when I drive into work. Does that count?

safristi · « **Reply #4 on:** January 31, 2006, 08:25:46 am »

ONLY if your route is thru the Nurburgring..........!!!

...

Did a few hill climbs and ONE rally as Navigator(tossed my cookies!!!).........Marshalled at many races and hill climbs after that....didn't have the $$$ as a poor stupid!! even after gettin a JOB.....

STELLA... I coulda been a contender....(in MY DREAMS)

Snowman · « **Reply #5 on:** January 31, 2006, 10:12:34 am »

No facilities do participate up here in Sudbury. So I use the general public as fodder. Occasionally a test worthy car emerges from the pack to play.

Turbo Bob · « **Reply #6 on:** January 31, 2006, 11:22:19 am »

I've done a couple of events, and some against the clock. Never raced against other people on a track though which would be very exciting!!

Got to do that next...

Arthur Dent · « **Reply #7 on:** January 31, 2006, 01:50:41 pm »

I'd like to get an old Chevette or something and go ice racing at some point. I'll glad it didn't this year as its been really mild so far. Costs old trailer + tow mobile and the fact that I'd have to store it all somewhere have turned me off so far. Maybe give auto-x a try once the Seven is done.

Drivesideways · « **Reply #8 on:** January 31, 2006, 02:18:37 pm »

Did a couple of autoX events a long time ago...let's see...18 years?? Yikes I'm old! It was a blast though, and something I'd like to do again someday.

quadzilla · « **Reply #9 on:** January 31, 2006, 02:36:01 pm »

I did autoX a couple of times when I had the P5 but now with the 6-Wgn its too much of pig for that kind of stuff. Would love to have a smaller second car to do it again though. I keep thinking about signing up for some Porsche or BMW lapping school, does that count.

AdvanTech · « **Reply #10 on:** January 31, 2006, 02:47:20 pm »

Quote from: quadzilla on January 31, 2006, 02:36:01 pm

I keep thinking about signing up for some Porsche or BMW lapping school, does that count.

I don't see why not

AVToller · « **Reply #11 on:** January 31, 2006, 04:04:19 pm »

The closest I ever came was doing a couple of rallies in the Mini Cooper back in '70-71.

ghost · « **Reply #12 on:** February 01, 2006, 06:23:36 pm »

Lost count of AutoX events that I've done since 99. A coupla track days which I doubt I'd do it again as it really puts a toll on the car. A few winter rally TSDs. Last one was with wifey as navigator. She was pretty good.
Now that we're in Vancouver, not sure how's the Solo II events here.

wing · « **Reply #13 on:** February 01, 2006, 10:19:02 pm »

Ghost they are year round in vancouver!

ghost · « **Reply #14 on:** February 02, 2006, 12:33:28 am »

Can you provide me info? I heard that there's solo II held at the Boundary Bay area?

auto_enthusiast · « **Reply #15 on:** February 02, 2006, 02:09:19 am »

^^^

www.vcmc.ca
www.caccautosport.org
www.bcautoslalom.com
www.ubcscc.com

84im · « **Reply #16 on:** February 02, 2006, 02:56:28 am »

I've taken my monster to the drag strip....broke a drive shaft 'U' joint. Tried another full launch on a deserted road.....broke an axle....you'd think I'd learn.
I hope to try auto Xing it this year. I won't be competitive, but 300 foo/tpounds of torque should be fun

Winklovic · « **Reply #17 on:** February 12, 2006, 06:15:24 pm »

About half of my cars have made runs down the local drag strip.

gosteelerz · « **Reply #18 on:** February 13, 2006, 11:05:49 pm »

I've had a few tries in my Protege at Woodstock, Ont. The new Toyota plant is going to be built at that very spot so they will need to find a new lot. They were great events, you got at least a dozen runs for your 20 bucks and there were not too many "deep pocket" cars there.

Jameel · « **Reply #19 on:** February 27, 2006, 02:52:26 pm »

Did some AutoX events back when I had something to AutoX. AutoX is fun, but I found you have to wait so long and then it's over in less than 2 mins. I wish I had the money to get an extra car to do some track days.

I took my sportsbike to the drag strip a couple of times.

Poll

Do you race (legally of course)?

Author Topic: So, alot of you might follow motorsports, but who actually participates in them? (Read 3171 times)

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