[Shotimes] Autocross a SHO

[Donald Mallinson]

Remember I specified at the "local" level.  At this level, I have seen 
top national drivers in a totally stock Mazda 323 Beat  modestly good 
drivers in big block vettes, Miatas and everything else, get low ET 
without a compensation factor.

Also I have seen drivers in 90 hp 60's era AMC's beat drivers in modern 
"sports" cars. 

Yes, of course the same driver in a faster car will be faster, that 
should go unsaid.  At the local level driver skill is much more a factor 
than the car.

If you have a local club that has a high concentration of national level 
drivers, then I don't consider that "local" level anymore.

I am being realistic.  The point was to point out that when starting 
out, what car you drive matters a LOT less than just getting seat time.  
Worry about what car to have, and what mods later.

This is just good common sense.

Don Mallinson

Dave Kegel wrote:

>Don, of course the car matters.  Any given driver would get through an
>autocross course faster in a Miata than they would an 85 Buick.  And it
>would be a hell of a lot easier in the Miata as well.  I understand the
>importance you're trying to place on driver's skill, and you're right,
>it's a big factor, but let's be realistic.  The car matters quite a bit.
>
>Dave
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>Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2006 8:49 AM
>To: Sholist
>Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Autocross a SHO
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>YES!  This is what I was waiting to hear from someone about autocross.  
>The car doesn't matter.  Driver skill, at least till you get to and 
>beyond the regional level is much more important than the car, tires or 
>preparation.  Drive what you got and enjoy it.  Learn the basics, learn 
>from the fast drivers, most will share secrets till you start beating 
>them!  :)
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