What is Autocross? | How to Get Started

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What is autocross? It’s one of the easiest ways for you to go motorsport. Have a car? Go grab a Snell-rated helmet (sometimes events have loaners), follow some easy rules and you’re on your way. Here’s more information on a segment of motorsport that attracts some of the most participants.
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Hosted by: J.G. Pasterjak Jr., Production Manager/Art Director/Longtime Autocrosser
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КОМЕНТАРІ: 47

@theautocrosschannel1563 3 місяці тому

Autocross is the BEST way to start auto sports. Of course I’m a little biased 😏

@ambergraston1441 3 місяці тому

It's ridiculously fun! Especially in a GT-R.

@JV-Projects 3 місяці тому

Getting together with 100 other Friends to drive cars and compete. It’s the perfect car show where you get to see and feels what the cars and drivers can actually do.

@theautocrosschannel1563 3 місяці тому

@@ambergraston1441 you need to start driving yours at our local events!

@jamanheslop7607 3 місяці тому

Agreed!

@calebloewen 3 місяці тому

Totally agree! Always a great time, no matter what you're driving!

@MaxPwr176 3 місяці тому

I never gave autocross the credit it deserves. Short run times, low speed, and you're just driving around a parking lot, how hard could it be? Turns out- it is VERY technical, very fun, and I am constantly trying to put together a perfect run. My favorite part is just talking cars with other car people. I've also picked up a bunch of skills that readily translates to other driving events

@KenColton 3 місяці тому

Started doing Autocross last year and now am hooked. Seriously one of the most fun things to do in a car. Very fun but also humbling. So much to improve on. I’m in the Jacksonville area so it’s cool to see some familiar faces and places in this vid :)

@rx8matt 3 місяці тому

Fantastic overview! We have SCCA and also Mercedes and Porsche marque clubs in the DMV area so we are quite fortunate. I've been time trialing, hillclimbing, karting, rallycrossing, drag racing, and drifting, but autocross keeps me coming back. you get some of the best competition at the autocross!

@Grassrootsmotorsports 3 місяці тому

Glad you enjoyed the video.

@MexicanPoro 2 місяці тому

Going to a novice school late march with a BMW Club. I'm so ready.

@jessebudelman 3 місяці тому

Always wanted to autocross, might have to this summer. Love the channel and all the info you guys give.

@Grassrootsmotorsports 3 місяці тому

Thanks! You should definitely give autocross a try.

@jessebudelman 3 місяці тому

@@Grassrootsmotorsports for sure, just got about every thing done to my car maintenance wise, just need to refresh my rear brakes and get an intercooler yet…then should be good to go for next Autocross season.

@ALMX5DP 3 місяці тому

@@jessebudelman Dont worry too much about mods, those can always come later but good to hear you have maintenance done and are getting good pads for the rear. Reaching out to your local club(s) and getting familiar with their specific practices will help make your first event fun and go smoothly.

@jessebudelman 3 місяці тому

@@ALMX5DP my car heat soaks after 1-2 pulls on highway so either way I need one haha

@jessebudelman 3 місяці тому

@@ALMX5DP plus looking at the rules in my area my car is already in the highest street car class as it sits now, might as well upgrade to remain competitive or have a fighting chance at least. Full motor mounts, turbo back exhaust, intake, stock turbo, tune and removed back seats and gutted the rear hatch. (Focus ST)

@jferreira879 3 місяці тому

Been following you guys for a while and love the attention you give autocross...and MR2s :)

@jferreira879 3 місяці тому

you should put the link for motorsportreg up there.

@chiffu3854 13 днів тому

I signed up for my first event In a few weeks (waiting for my helmet to arrive) and I'm so excited. Took about $40 and 10min to do all the registration

@Grassrootsmotorsports 12 днів тому

Awesome!

@SchneakyPete Місяць тому

Great video, super informative thanks

@Grassrootsmotorsports Місяць тому

Glad it was helpful!

@garage79r 3 місяці тому

I am a lifer as far as I am concerned.

@DroneStrike1776 3 місяці тому

I'm 42 now and always wanted to do some autocross. Been to the drag strip a few times long ago, but never did any cone racing. Bought a 4th gen Mazda3 AWD hatch, threw on some P Zero AS Plus in hopes of doing some autocross, but never did. Being in RI, such a small state, things like this don't happen often or you need to belong to a club, same as gun ranges, it's mostly club members only, so it was always difficult to get into the sport. The stock Mazda3 wheels are stupidly heavy at 31lbs for the power the car puts out, 50lbs on my bathroom scale with the P Zero (19.2lbs, OE Toyo 23lbs), so was thinking about some forged/lightweight wheels first. After some new wheels, hopefully by spring I can start looking for local events. Should I change the brake fluid after each event or will the fluid handle normal driving and some autocross? I put fresh front pads, fresh tires, K&N air filter, 3k miles ago, will replace the plugs this spring, the car is a 2019 with 24,000 miles on it. I usually take good car of my cars, any suggestion what else I should do, besides not suck?

@ALMX5DP 3 місяці тому

Just keep in mind that wheels and tires may put you into a certain "class" if you're the type to be competitive against other like vehicles (if not that's alright too, as really at the end of the day it can be just about fun and personal improvement). And as long as brake fluid is in good working order and the brakes have good pressure, frequent flushes arent really necessary outside of normal routine maintenance type intervals. I'd start by looking around for what organizations or clubs operate in your area. Looking up websites and Facebook groups or similar can be a great way to meet those involved and set you up for success when you get out to your first event (just so you're not running around wondering where to go or who to see).

@MaxPwr176 3 місяці тому

Just find an event and go. Your car will tell you what it needs

@DroneStrike1776 3 місяці тому

@@ALMX5DP That's good to know about the classes. I browse some rally cross, auto cross on dirt in MA and NH, and saw that any modification, like intake or exhaust puts you in modification class. I found one event in this state, definitely going to give it a shot this spring. Been wanting to do it for a very long time, not getting any younger. Wish I still had my 00 Civic Si B16 8000rpm screamer or my 240sx. Would make for a good auto cross car.

@jmblur 3 місяці тому

There are a couple small events in RI occasionally but recommend taking the trip up to Devens MA. Old airfield with great events every weekend in the warmer parts of the year. AX is pretty gentle on everything but tires (and clutches if you launch aggressively). Brake fluid should be changed once every 2 years at minimum but that's about it. AS tires may not last too long, but they'll certainly get you started.

@jmf_5 3 місяці тому

Probably not this week for most parts of the country, perhaps in a couple of weeks! 😂 #blizzard #snowstorm

@SuperTcoop 2 дні тому

Can 1 driver register more than 1 car if it’s in a different class?

@benland3713 3 місяці тому

Only issue with autoX is the trend of the sun hats.

@Chris_Tropea 3 місяці тому

I feel attacked 😂.

@justinguarino201 Місяць тому

Only reason I haven’t started cause the cones don’t make sense when I watch through the GoPro footage that is posted in like…. How you know to turn there and not there 😂

@Grassrootsmotorsports Місяць тому

All the cones can look confusing at first but before each event there is time to walk the course and learn the layout before taking your car on course for the first time. At most events there is also a novice walk that will take you through the course and explain the racing line and how to navigate it. It can be intimidating at first but don't let that stop you from getting your car on track.

@e36s54 3 місяці тому

What is autocross? 8 hours of waiting for 4 minutes of driving...

@Grassrootsmotorsports 3 місяці тому

Every fall over 1200 people drive up to 2000 miles to compete for six minutes at SCCA Solo Nationals. Does it make sense? Empirically, probably not. But that's the lure of the sport. Such that the intensity of those six minutes inspires those folks-ourselves included-to go to ridiculous lengths to compete at the highest levels.

@malcolmn.5222 3 місяці тому

I ran track and field all my life. Train for hours each week to run a 10 second race. You oversimplified the essence of the sport.

@RileyL32 3 місяці тому

You gotta talk to people there. While it is 4 minutes of driving, you also get to spectate on track while working the course and then get to go for a bunch of ride alongs in the heat you aren't busy. Met some of the best people I know at my local AutoX

@rx8matt 3 місяці тому

totally true - but i still run dozens of them each year, in addition to HPDE, time trials, drifting, etc. it's tough to beat the intensity and need for focus of autocross.

@mjenx86 3 місяці тому

You are correct but only from a narrow-minded, pessimistic point of view. The on-track driving is only half the fun. The camaraderie and the thrill of the competition more than makes up for the limited seat time. If you go to an autocross and don’t have fun, you only have yourself to blame.