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I am really interested in learning how to race. I am not talking about just street racing. I am talking about any kind of racing: drag racing or any kind of course racing. I know most comes from experience but I would like to know some beginner techniques on how to race an automatic. I can't really find any good technique websites.

I know the one question that I have is, Will it hurt my transmission if I rev in neutral and shift into drive? I really know nothing about racing auto's. please help me...
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>>Will it hurt my transmission if I rev in neutral and shift into drive?

YES!
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I thought it would, good thing I didn't do it yet
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I thought it would, good thing I didn't do it yet
Leave that technique to rental cars.
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Default Re: automatic racing techniques

Originally posted by RedComet
I am really interested in learning how to race. I am not talking about just street racing. I am talking about any kind of racing: drag racing or any kind of course racing. I know most comes from experience but I would like to know some beginner techniques on how to race an automatic. I can't really find any good technique websites.
Well, racing an automatic is not fundamentally different from racing any other car. You still have to know how and when to brake, turn-in, throttle steer to the apex, and power out through to your track out. You can do all that just as well with an auto as with a manual.

You should register for an advanced driver's school. Since you're in Jersey, your best bet might be the BMW CCA--NJ Chapter. They run events at Lime Rock and Summit Point. Anyway, a school is the way to go!

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