Your first autocross event can be a lot of fun. New experiences, fast driving and great friends await. It’s one of the easiest competitive motorsports you can get into, and you can dramatically improve your driving skills and accuracy in a safe and welcoming environment.
There are a few things you can do that will help you enjoy the day
Autocross is one of the easiest ways to get started in competitive driving. It’s a great choice for casual participants and beginner racers alike, offering low enough barriers to entry that many drivers are able to become quite competitive. Experts also love autocross because it allows them the chance to test out the latest modifications to their competition car and constantly level
An excerpt from The HPDE 1st-Timer’s Guide, written by Ryan Staub and Ross Bentley.
Preparing your car for track days is important—you don’t want to be the one to show up unprepared. Remember that the “E” in HPDE stands for education and that track days are a learning experience. You don’t do as well on the
It’s the thrill behind the wheel that draws out most race fans to track day events, but even the most experienced driver knows that each event is a learning opportunity. Education is important in HPDE driving and one of the best ways to learn is walking the track. Read on for helpful track walk tips.
For professional
Behind the wheel, confidence is key to staying in the zone because there’s no time for “what-ifs” when you need your skill and experience to carry you through. However, when your event is over and you’re out of the driver’s seat, it’s not a bad idea to think about how to safely handle a crash.
If you drive long enough, sooner or later
If you are heading to a new track, there are a lot of resources to help prepare you. While memorizing the track layout and reference points in advance can set you up for success, real success comes from keen observation and skillful application.
Before you head to the track, review any information you can get your hands on—
Here’s your homework for the next week: Make a list of all the things you did well this past season, in and out of the car (but only to do with driving) and replay your successes on the list.
For some reason, we tend to focus too much on what we do wrong. It seems easier to see all that we do wrong
There are 3 HPDE questions that we are asked frequently. We wanted to share these questions along with their answers to help educate the HPDE community.
1. I thought my auto policy covers my car where ever I drive, is this true?
Most auto insurance companies have key exclusions that eliminate coverage when you take your car on a race track. When you’re reviewing
Whether you’re an avid HPDE participant or are just getting into the sport, here are five HPDE checklist items that can help you avoid common failures participants encounter at HPDE events:
1. Check your lug nuts
We put our cars through more abuse than they see on the street, and it’s important to make sure all four wheels stay on your car! If one