First A/X... learned a lot (NPC), Your thoughts welcome Options

[ThePaintedMan]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rqd_xAspow


Well my dad and I finally got around to doing our first autocross last weekend. Took the Miata to eliminate headaches and since it was 39 degrees in the morning, it turned out to be the right idea.

I had an instructor for the first two runs, which helped me learn the course, though I think his shouting actually made me more nervous and less smooth. By my last two runs I decided to go to left foot braking, which really helped.f

The last run at 5:03 was my fastest, and put me ahead of several cars that were 24 years newer, including a BMW and a Mini. However, I know there is still a lot on the table - I feel like I'm missing the cones by a mile, and my entry into critical turns is not ideal. I felt like I was reacting too much and not setting the car up for the next turn, making me saw on the wheel a lot harder than was probably necessary. I also was braking way too late for the critical slow-downs.

The most important part was that we both learned a ton, and having a day of driving with dad was priceless. His runs were awesome! It took him till the last run to finally keep it in second the whole way - I told him that Miatas redlined at 7200 and he'd be fine, but he was scared he was going to break something. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)