I haven't seen anyone post any pics of my RX-8 on the local racing forum, so no pics for now, but here is a video of my first auto-x in my RX-8. I have been going to auto-x with my 300ZX for the past 4 years and the 8 is definitely a lot different. The 8 feels a lot more nimble than my Z, but it also has a lot more body roll, granted it is completely stock and my Z has quite a bit suspension done to it. But anyway, here is the video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9-lJ7E0OcE

 

That looks like a pretty fun course! Alot different than anything we have around here.

 

OMFG that looks like so much fun!!!!!!!!!

 

Damn looks fun but all of those cones would confuse me

 

^You gatta put your good eye on it!

 

^ Knowing me i'd end up going the wrong way...

 

lol, well, if you are alone on the track then that wouldn't be that big of a problem

 

^ And I bet i'd knock down every cone...

Still want to try it though

 

well, thats why you pay to drive it, so ppl can come behind you and pick up your cones.

 

I dig! Especially the slalom, good reaction time.

 

We are definitely spoiled in the KC Region. First we had the huge 6 acre KC Chiefs stadium parking lot, and now we have this, which is the "urban course" at a local college that trains law enforcement. It almost feels like a mini-road course, I even have taken two wheels off!

Thanks Lebren. I still have a lot to learn with the RX-8. I know the ins and outs of my Z since I have been racing it for quite a while, and the RX-8 is a whole different beast. I will probably end up "retiring" my Z from auto-x next year and making the RX-8 my auto-x car since it is more competitive.

 

That looked like so much fun!

 

That tracked looked like a blast. Most the Autox's ive done have been relatively lower speed courses with lots of turns (which really gave the 8 an advantage).

 

Definitely looks like a ton of fun. I just did my first ever auto-x yesterday and had a freakin' blast. Can't wait to do more, it's simply the most fun you can have in a car period.

 

Looks good! Definately looks like an interesting place to run. Ft Deven's old runways are what we run on, alot more paved width, and the course designer generally keeps us bouncing around them quite a bit.

Here is one of my best runs to date, got quite a few more up on YouTube. I am probably done for the year unfortunately, burned through tires too fast and can't replace them yet
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Voo3...eature=related

One reason I am working on getting a Miata. Cheaper to Auto-x, and I can beat the hell out of it on the track without my wife and pocketbook yelling at me too much.

 

i Love to auto X. That track looked like serious fun.

 

man i got motion sickness from watching that.. looks like fun!

 

I...WANT...TO...DO...THIS!

that looked so freaking awesome

 

It is definitely the second most fun you can have in a car, the most fun is being out on a road course.

Speaking of road courses, I plan on taking my 8 up to Mid-America Motorplex in Iowa in a couple of weeks, I will post pics and a video of that, too. MAM is a great track to learn a car on since it has almost zero walls, you can completely mess it up, spin off the track eight times, and you won't even come near a wall. It was the first track I took my Z too and had a blast.

Check out your local SCCA chapter. I am sure you can find an auto-x event near you! I recommend everyone to do at least a few events, it teaches you a lot about your car and how to handle it.

 

Well then it looks like I will have to just bite the bullet and go to Miller Motorsports Park. I had a blast doing auto-x so if the road course is better I may just jizz in my pants.