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914World.com _ The Paddock _ 2 N.J. 914’s want to auto-x ?

Posted by: Slipry Oct 24 2020, 10:17 AM

Any suggestions? Attached Image

Posted by: Charles Freeborn Oct 24 2020, 02:37 PM

Get sticky tires and don’t sidestep the clutch from launch or you’ll break first gear.

Posted by: Slipry Oct 24 2020, 04:41 PM

QUOTE(Charles Freeborn @ Oct 24 2020, 02:37 PM)

Get sticky tires and don’t sidestep the clutch from launch or you’ll break first gear.

Thanks for the good advice!! Sounds like you have been there done that! lol.

Any schedules for clubs that regularly do auto-cross??

Posted by: Charles Freeborn Oct 24 2020, 05:23 PM

Check with your local chapter of PCA

Posted by: stownsen914 Oct 25 2020, 07:20 AM

Northern NJ chapter of PCA has an active autocross program. If you are closer to south NJ or Philly, try Schattenbaum or Riesentoter regions. SCCA also does autocrosses, I don't know the specifics though.

914s are great autocross cars, and have been giant killers for decades. Put some good tires on it and go for it!

Posted by: Racer Oct 26 2020, 06:18 AM

Some sites (clubregistration.net or motorsportsreg.com) have dashboards you can customize to look for events near you. they will list multiple car club events. Then just check to see what the registration or car requirement needs are.

Considering its almost November, most clubs in the NJ area will have wrapped up events for the year as the weather gets cooler. Could find a wintercross or snowcross series or event?

Posted by: mlindner Nov 2 2020, 10:37 AM

Slipry, I would just get the cars running good. All of it, engine, brakes, suspension. I'd use the tires you have first, inflate an extra 5 10lbs just to get the hang of it. I started auto-x event in 1964....still doing it today. Just a great sport and the people are second to none. Best, Mark

Posted by: Slipry Nov 2 2020, 03:31 PM

Thanks Mlindner My brother and I plan on auto-xing next season! His is a 74 2.0 w/rollcage,was xer before he got it! Mine is a 75 2.0 that was sitting 20 years! Getting it back on the road. Us 2 old guys gona have some fun!

Posted by: nolift914 Jan 16 2021, 06:43 PM

There quite a few clubs that run autox events in the NYC area. It's still early for the 2021 schedules. I run with Metro NY PCA, I will list a few clubs below:

http://metronypca.org/
https://nnjr-pca.com/

https://www.autox4u.com/

The 3 major sites are Tobay Beach, Nassau Coliseum, Meadowlands.

I will be at the Metro PCA Autocross events at Tobay Beach, we usually start in March.