By etherpool at 2010-02-21


NCC Autocross School - 03/5/2011

On Saturday, March 5th, 2011, the NCC Autocross program will be conducting its first autocross school for 2011. This school is designed for novices. NCC members and non-members are invited to attend.

Autocross is a safe, low-speed motorsport where competitors drive against the clock to turn in the best times as they navigate a driving course defined by orange parking cones in a large, open lot. The Autocross School is the best way for new and budding autocross participants to learn more about autocross and improve their driving performance through a combination of classroom education and in-car instruction by some of the best instructors in the Washington DC area. Come join us at the Bowie Baysox Stadium for a fun and educational day filled with safe but adrenaline raising motorsport.

Classroom sessions will include a variety of topics to help novice participants better understand what goes on in a day of autocross, and what they will likely be seeing and hearing around them as they participate in the motorsport. Instruction on how to prepare both the car and driver for autocross, how to register, tech inspect, work a course, and safety topics will get you up to speed with the day-of operations for participating in autocross. Then, drivers will learn how to make the most of their runs by examining techniques like walking the course to determine good run lines, throttle modulation (your gas pedal is not an on-off switch!), and when to brake. Classroom discussions will also cover basic handling conditions such as 'oversteer' and 'understeer' you may have heard of, and how to correct them, and try to prevent these issues to give you your best runs.

When not in classroom sessions, it's time to put all of your newfound knowledge to work. Get ready to buckle up and drive, as you will get run after run to put your training and skills to the test with a series of handling and stopping challenges as you gear up to run a full autocross course. With one of our excellent instructors at your side, you will continue to receive guidance to improve your performance and lower your lap times. As you learn how to pick your turn-in points, choose your braking zones and work the throttle wisely, you will notice a consistent improvement in how your car handles confidently and smartly through the sea of cones.

There is no better way to get started in autocross than with the NCC Autocross School. Whether you've done a few events in the past, or if you've never been out to a course before, you'll find the program educational and the skills you learn useful not just on the autocross course, but for all of the driving you do. Our staff is ready to answer any questions you will have and will ensure you get personalized attention and instruction to overcome any concerns or issues. We are ready to introduce you to the fast and fun world of autocross, are you ready to join? Register now as space in our Autocross Schools are limited to the first 20 participants to ensure small class groups and personalized instruction.

The Essentials ...

Registration

Please register using Motorsport Reg here: http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.c...83D8E335932C66

Registration will open Mon Feb 14, 2011 8:00AM EST.

Attendance at the school is via online registration ONLY. No Exceptions! Prepayment of admission is required.

Registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Date:Saturday, March 5th, 2011

Location:
Bowie Baysox Stadium
4101 Crain Highway
Bowie, MD, 20716

Cost: $60.00


Class Curriculum

08:00 AM – Students Arrive

08:15 AM- Welcome to Autocross
· Student check-in
· All students must sign insurance waiver.
· What should I expect from today?
· How will this make me a better driver?

08:30 AM - Tech Inspection Overview
· What is tech inspection?
· How do you perform a tech inspection?
· Students tech inspect another classmates vehicle.

09:00 AM - Working The Course Overview
· What is working the course?
· Why is working the course important?
· What are the different worker positions?
· What are cone penalties and how are the assessed?
· What should I do in case of an on course emergency?

09:15 AM - First Concepts Classroom Session

10:00 AM – Morning Driving Exercises
· Three 40 minute driving sessions with personal instruction on three different short courses

12:00 PM - Lunch Time
· Lunch provided for all attendees.

12:30 PM - Advanced Classroom Session

01:15 PM - Guided Coursewalk
· How do I walk a course?
· Why is walking the course necessary?
· How do you remember all of this?

01:45 PM – Afternoon Driving Exercises
· Driving sessions with personal instruction on the full course. Target of 5 runs each.

04:00 PM – Course Completion/Lot Cleanup
· Students to assist with packing up all autocross equipment.

 

Learn to drive people .


Looks like I'll be instructing. Great opportunity for many to get their feet wet and pick up a few tricks of the trade.

 

if my new job schedule allows and new rims and tires arrive in time i plan to come

cross your fingers things fall in place

 

Whats up guys my name is Jon. I just signed up for the class. I hope to see more of you guys out there so i can meet some of you.

 

^Do you have a Z?

 

yes 06 silver stone

 

Awesome. See you there.

 

I signed up but can't see where you pay the fee..... >:0[

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D'oh! Never mind....found it after the response email came! :0]

 

Glad to see people are signing up.

 

Hmmm with all the people signing up I could use some seat time before the season starts. Hmmmm I may come out.

 

Do it, Dorrian. The more 350z's the merrier.

 

Only 10 spots left.

 

Is this the only class being held? My knee surgery won't allow pushing of the act clutch that soon...

 

I can't say for sure. There is an EVO school in April. It will have many more people and most will be pretty experienced. It is taught by multi-time national champions. It costs over 4 times as much though.

 

Looks like the school is full. There are 3 350z's registered. Roberto Moreton......you a member here?

 

10 days away. There are 20 instructors signed up so it should be 1 on 1 for the most part.

 

I saw there are 25 people signed up. Are they letting more people sign up or are they on the waiting list? I have a friend that wanted to sign up.

 

I think they are only taking their club members at this point....unfortunately...there are only so many people willing to instruct. They are trying to keep it closer to 1:1 this year. I don't have a problem with taking on all 3 350z guys, though. I'll see who else is there for instructors and point the ones I know to be good towards you guys. I see a couple of "students" that have me stumped why they have signed up. Danny Kao is an SCCA regular...he runs an F125 shifter cart and D-mod Caterham....two of the fastest classes in autocross. He should be instructing...not the other way around IMO. If they allow it...I might let you guys drive my car once or twice if you want. It's a whole different animal from a stock car....not sure it would really "help" you all.

This is Danny's caterham....


Very cool car.

 

Yeah if they let you and you don't mind I would love to drive your car. My car just has bolt-ons and an ecu flash. The only track time is at capital raceway which doesn't really help with autocross. I am looking forward to learning how to drive the right way.

 

What tires do you have?