I want to learn how to race (more) responsibly., PCA, SCCA... ??? Where do I start? Options

[Dr. Roger]

So the car is getting done and now my next step is to learn how to race (more) responsibly. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)

It looks like this involves joining a sanctioning body, figuring which class , I dont' know what else.

If you have a V8 914 and zero experience racing AX where would you start?

I'm near San Francisco, CA.

Thanks.

[Andyrew]

we were a member of scca. Next year we probably will come back.. (I'll be having a mon-fri work schedule, and much more $$ flow.. new job..)

Currently a member of PCA.. worth it just for the Pano's...(magazines)

Keep in mind roger, the faster you push your car, the more you'll break it..

Found that out!

Now if mike will ever reply to my message I might have a solution to that one problem (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)


Seriously.. look at the SCCA schedule for the zone near you. See when their next one is. Then take a drive to it. Dont take the 914.. got a family car? take it, secure the battery so it wont move, torque the lugs down, and empty it out.

Get an instructor, tell em your just getting the idea of autox.. do it at least twice.. When youve got the moving the hands down really fast down, and starting to work on "lines" then its time to move on to the 914. (friend of mine did this, had a blast..)

You'll apreciate the 914 more, and be much more ready in the event of a lift spin, understeer (which you will have plenty) and other things that could cause problems for your car..

You learn on a slow car w/ bad tires, then work up...

Andrew