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Just got back from my first autocross event, what a blast! I only finished 12th in my class of 20 cars, buy hey, it was my first time. By my last timed run I had cut 4 seconds off my first time. After the timed runs were done they had "training" runs for $1.00 a lap. This is were the fun really started for me. No timers and no pressure, I was able to let it all hang out. I had someone give me a little tip (funny how that happens AFTER the compition is over) that really help. My first "training" run I was by myself and tried to run as hard as possible. I was sideways through almost all the corners without hitting any cones. I know this isn't the fastest way around but it felt alot faster than my timed runs. My next three "training" runs were with the passenger seat filled. Lou, the event manager went for a ride, as did Mike Davis (from this forum) and Natalie, a little cutie the works for the club. Each lap I did more and more steering with the throttle, something you really can't do much of on the street. Those "training" runs were the most fun I've had in the Cobra so far. Can't wait for the next one. I'll post a couple pics later.
Greg
P.S. If you have the wood steering wheel and are thinking of autocrossing, get a leather steering wheel wrap and tape over the holes in the spokes. I got my pinky stuck in one of those holes and thought I was going to twist it off.
Greg

P.S. If you have the wood steering wheel and are thinking of autocrossing, get a leather steering wheel wrap and tape over the holes in the spokes. I got my pinky stuck in one of those holes and thought I was going to twist it off.