Looking for a good AutoX how to book Options

[GaroldShaffer]

I have never done a autox before. But since I will soon
be a 914 owner again, I would like to try a few when
my local PCA has them. until that time I would like to
read up on the basics of autocrossing. What book(s) would you recommend? Thanks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

[airsix]

I'll second "Secrets of Solo Racing" as a good first book. Don't expect it to all make sense until you've been autocrossing for a while though. When you get to some events get some passenger seat time right away. Also, find someone experienced to walk the course with you. I found that to be very helpful. Riding shotgun with a good driver, and having a vet walk you though the course explaining the lines as you go will be the key to making sense of what you've read.
-Ben M.

ps - Don't be overly concerned about first impressions - my first time out on a course was as a passenger in a late '80's Carerra and the guy nearly scared me to death (and I don't scare easy). I stepped out of his car seriously reconsidering what I was getting into. But I'd paid my money, and like it or not I was going to at least try it. Then I took my first run behind the wheel and the heavens opened and light shone all around me, and I stepped right up to the edge of the Newtonian envelope and marveled as the rest of the world stood still for a moment, and in a flash it was over. Then I got back in line so I could put the hammer down again. And again. And again. And I grin for days every time I get to do it.