I wasn't setting any records today but I think I wasn't the slowest out there. My first autocross and it went great in my wagon. Best time 68.8xx. I was only a couple seconds behind G35s and the like!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D68lcz3IIMI&feature=youtube_gdata_player

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kAzRn650H8&feature=youtube_gdata_player

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGVHv55CyOs&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Those were my 2nd, 3rd and 4th runs. Camera difficulties caused me to not have video of 1 and 5. I dnf'd the 2nd by cutting the course, 3rd was clean and 4th was my fastest of the day. 5th run I got squirrely right before the finish which killed that time. All in all, I think I did great in the car I brought. In future events, I think I will be codriving with my buddy in his 250hp Jetta TDI!

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It looked pretty good!

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Nice! Where in Houston was this autocross held? MBCA | Houston is currently seeking a new autocross spot to hold its autocrosses.

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Thanks guys. This event was held at Royal Purple Raceway in Baytown. Quite a drive but the grounds are excellent and wide open. Last months event was help at Houston Police Academy up near Bush IAH.

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Ha, thats great. I could see me lining up to go and everyone leaving to go have lunch and watch a movie or something while they waited...

I would have such trouble with the following the course correctly. Watching those videos im wondering how in the hell he (the guy talking, course official?) remembers where and what direction to take

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Some sweet photos.






JB3, your concern is a real one but not too tough of one to overcome. My first run I hit all the gates correctly. Second run I went too tight and missed a gate. No biggie, since you get 3-5 runs to improve. Plus, on your first day out, it's a great idea to have an instructor ride along with you. I did and it helped tremendously!

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Official times are up!

I came in 110th place overall by raw time. Going by PAX time put me ahead of a couple other cars (Miata, S2000, V-storm WR3, Pontiac G8). All the drivers I came ahead of were fellow N-class (Novice) drivers, so I'm sure individual skill played a good part in lap times. Still, I'm proud to say that, on my first autocross, I was not only NOT the slowest, but also that I was faster than a 370Z, a Scion, and two G35s!

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1984 300TD Turbodiesel - 272k
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1985 300D Turbodiesel - 315k
- "Recommended for competition events only"