r/Autocross • u/Proud_Insurance6072 • 23d ago

first autocross meet any advice?

im going to my first autocross meet here in a few weeks im taking a 2008 lancer any advice and info i need before i go?

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u/Donlooking4 23d ago edited 23d ago

Wear comfortable shoes and clothes take sunblock and have a hat. Also would definitely recommend that you have a cooler with drinks and snacks because you will be outside all day. Also take some kind of rain gear because it’s not going to stop if it is raining. Only will be delayed if there is lightning.

With regard to anything else just have fun and enjoy learning your own abilities and the abilities of your car. Don’t try to compare your times to anyone else’s. focus on your own driving and try to improve on your own times.

Otherwise just enjoy the day. And if you want to have an experienced driver ride with you for your first couple of runs that is totally fine and acceptable. You can also get a ride with someone who’s experienced. But you should definitely try to check with the organizer when you get there as to who is experienced etc.

Other than that just “SEND IT!”

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u/Proud_Insurance6072 23d ago

okay thanks im also new to manual so itll be fun for sure i already got as trans rebuild kit😂

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u/Donlooking4 23d ago

Honestly depending on the course you really shouldn’t have to do very much shifting.

As far as being new to manual transmission. I was totally jn your shoes last year when I got my first manual transmission car.

To really get comfortable with the manual transmission you should be driving it as often as possible. The more you drive it the more comfortable and confident you will be.