[conekiller13]

Wow......you guys must run with clubs full of asses......


I've been auto-crossing with Oregon region of the SCCA for about 10 years now. I love track days too but the expense is too great for Me in this economy. The cost of fuel and registration on a track day covers the entry fee for Me and My wife for an entire season of Autocross. The courses We set up around here are usually 45-60 seconds and can be almost 1 1/2 miles long and we usually get 6 runs. I get two seasons out of a set of tires and the rest of the vehicle wear is negligible. But beyond the relative limited drive time the friends and camaraderie with the "regulars" in the club is priceless.

The difference in lapping and actually competing is huge for Me as well. I've won three regional championships in three different classes, one national tour event and I'm usually in the top third in the Oregon region club which has five national champions as members.

If your bored autocrossing you need to learn to drive faster.

Mark, it sounds like the Detroit area club is very unorganized and could handle some more dedicated people.

Remember the SCCA at that level is all volunteer. If you don't like the way things are going but still want to be involved, get more involved. Become a member of Your local Solo Committee.

I can see those of you who are lucky enough to have real exciting tracks near by like Blackhawk farms, Road America, Willow springs, Infinion etc...that track days would be that much more enticing. Portland International Raceway is fun but flat and 12 turns......gets a little boring after a while. The autocross course is different every time and keeps it fresh.