cmcveay Posted February 14, 2011 Report Posted February 14, 2011 NCC Autocross School - 03/5/2011 On Saturday, March 5th, 2011, the NCC Autocross program will be conducting its first autocross school for 2011. This school is designed for novices. NCC members and non-members are invited to attend. Autocross is a safe, low-speed motorsport where competitors drive against the clock to turn in the best times as they navigate a driving course defined by orange parking cones in a large, open lot. The Autocross School is the best way for new and budding autocross participants to learn more about autocross and improve their driving performance through a combination of classroom education and in-car instruction by some of the best instructors in the Washington DC area. Come join us at the Bowie Baysox Stadium for a fun and educational day filled with safe but adrenaline raising motorsport. Classroom sessions will include a variety of topics to help novice participants better understand what goes on in a day of autocross, and what they will likely be seeing and hearing around them as they participate in the motorsport. Instruction on how to prepare both the car and driver for autocross, how to register, tech inspect, work a course, and safety topics will get you up to speed with the day-of operations for participating in autocross. Then, drivers will learn how to make the most of their runs by examining techniques like walking the course to determine good run lines, throttle modulation (your gas pedal is not an on-off switch!), and when to brake. Classroom discussions will also cover basic handling conditions such as 'oversteer' and 'understeer' you may have heard of, and how to correct them, and try to prevent these issues to give you your best runs. When not in classroom sessions, it's time to put all of your newfound knowledge to work. Get ready to buckle up and drive, as you will get run after run to put your training and skills to the test with a series of handling and stopping challenges as you gear up to run a full autocross course. With one of our excellent instructors at your side, you will continue to receive guidance to improve your performance and lower your lap times. As you learn how to pick your turn-in points, choose your braking zones and work the throttle wisely, you will notice a consistent improvement in how your car handles confidently and smartly through the sea of cones. There is no better way to get started in autocross than with the NCC Autocross School. Whether you've done a few events in the past, or if you've never been out to a course before, you'll find the program educational and the skills you learn useful not just on the autocross course, but for all of the driving you do. Our staff is ready to answer any questions you will have and will ensure you get personalized attention and instruction to overcome any concerns or issues. We are ready to introduce you to the fast and fun world of autocross, are you ready to join? Register now as space in our Autocross Schools are limited to the first 20 participants to ensure small class groups and personalized instruction. The Essentials ... Registration Please register using Motorsport Reg here: http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.cfm/event/event.advert/uidEvent/1BD3C0A6-0AF9-B3B2-4683D8E335932C66 Registration will open Mon Feb 14, 2011 8:00AM EST. Attendance at the school is via online registration ONLY. No Exceptions! Prepayment of admission is required. Registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable. Date:Saturday, March 5th, 2011 Location: Bowie Baysox Stadium 4101 Crain Highway Bowie, MD, 20716 Cost: $60.00 Class Curriculum 08:00 AM – Students Arrive 08:15 AM- Welcome to Autocross Student check-in All students must sign insurance waiver. What should I expect from today? How will this make me a better driver? 08:30 AM - Tech Inspection Overview What is tech inspection? How do you perform a tech inspection? Students tech inspect another classmates vehicle. 09:00 AM - Working The Course Overview What is working the course? Why is working the course important? What are the different worker positions? What are cone penalties and how are the assessed? What should I do in case of an on course emergency? 09:15 AM - First Concepts Classroom Session 10:00 AM – Morning Driving Exercises Three 40 minute driving sessions with personal instruction on three different short courses 12:00 PM - Lunch Time Lunch provided for all attendees. 12:30 PM - Advanced Classroom Session 01:15 PM - Guided Coursewalk How do I walk a course? Why is walking the course necessary? How do you remember all of this? 01:45 PM – Afternoon Driving Exercises · Driving sessions with personal instruction on the full course. Target of 5 runs each. 04:00 PM – Course Completion/Lot Cleanup · Students to assist with packing up all autocross equipment. 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold
Brian0758 Posted February 14, 2011 Report Posted February 14, 2011 Craig you beat me to it. Saw this on C3M website last night and was going to post it later Now I just need to decide if I want to try some autocross this year :hmmmm2: 2012 Jeep Rubicon
mbongers Posted February 14, 2011 Report Posted February 14, 2011 I went to the course last year. it is a great course especially for folks who will be attending their first Dragon in April. :top: [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Brian0758 Posted February 14, 2011 Report Posted February 14, 2011 I went to the course last year. it is a great course especially for folks who will be attending their first Dragon in April. :top: That is something I did not consider that the class would also help me with the twisties Might just have to consider taking the class even if I decide not to autocross :top: 2012 Jeep Rubicon
cmcveay Posted February 14, 2011 Author Report Posted February 14, 2011 Brian - Phil will be sending me the A/C events so I can post them, they'll go up quick. If there's anyone else thinking about going to this, I can't recommend it enough even if you don't ever plan on taking your car out to Autocross. You'll learn the dynamics of handling and you'll have an opportunity to drive your car in a controlled environment and see just how well they really can handle. Unless you are in some kind of really, really crazy situation, you'll NEVER drive your car on the road the way you will at this course (and in autocross) but you WILL learn what it feels and sounds like and that will make you a better/more confident driver when you leave the world of orange cones... For those worried about damaging your cars or wearing out tires, the likely hood of hurting the car is practically zero (things do happen so it's not totally zero) and, as for the tires, I've put 20,000 miles on my current tires and I did 8 autocross events, the dragon and the autocross school and the tires are still on the car and legal. If one day in autocross school destroys your tires, be thankful that it happened at 25mph in a parking lot and not at 75mph on the Beltway... It's a great time, money well spent! 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold
Yarsay Posted February 15, 2011 Report Posted February 15, 2011 So I've been looking forward to this all winter, and of course it's scheduled for the one weekend I have to be out of town... Anyone know when the next one will be or if SCCA is planning any for March? (website wasn't updated the last time I checked) On the other hand, I'd still have my winter tires on for this so it would definitely be interesting... I post stuff on my MINI here: http://techometerblog.com/
GreenCactus Posted February 15, 2011 Report Posted February 15, 2011 So I've been looking forward to this all winter, and of course it's scheduled for the one weekend I have to be out of town... Anyone know when the next one will be or if SCCA is planning any for March? (website wasn't updated the last time I checked) On the other hand, I'd still have my winter tires on for this so it would definitely be interesting... I'm considering signing up for this and will also still have my winter tires on.
