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i'm hoping to be there as well... hopefully my car is finished by then!

what you should know... hmm.

take everything loose out of your car the night before and leave it at home. tools, floor mats, stuff in the glove box, etc etc. if its not attached take it out.

inflate your tires higher than normal. you can easily lower pressure at the track but you cant easily raise it unless you have a compressor. if you have one bring it but otherwise just overinflate and come then lower them at the track. i run about 40 psi in my tires when i autox vs 34 on the street, but this is dependant on tire size and also make and model so dont necessarily go by that.

if you have a helmet, bring it. if not, there are free loaners you can use.

get to the track eeeeaaaaarrrrrrllllllyyyyy. you have to get to tech inspection and you have to get signed in, drivers meet, and get sorted out yourself with tire pressures and who knows what else. if you get there late and have to rush that rushed feeling will carry into the day and affect your racing. believe me, i know.

get to the track earlyyyyy. oh did i say that already? well another good reason is so you can make use of the course walkthrough which can be incredibly beneficial if you make use of it. try to walk with the course tech/designer and let him explain how he recommends you bring the car through the course because after all the line you take will have a huge affect on your success. after walking through with the course tech, walk through it again. do it a third time if there is time. the more familliar you are with the course before you get started the more you'll be able to focus on other aspects without getting mixed up in a sea of cones.

bring sunblock if its sunny, water if you want it, snacks, a camera, whatever. they do break for lunch at about noon so you'll have a chance to run out if you need.

you drive one heat and you work one heat. you must work! this entails being out on course with a small group that has a flag and a radio and keeps an eye on things to make sure everything is safe and running well. your job will be explained to you so dont worry about that, but make sure you work when you're supposed to or it will back up the whole day.

ok thats what i can think of right now. all in all pretty much just show up and be ready to have some fun. also, autoxing is 80% driver experience/skill, 15% tires/suspension, and 5% power. remember, smooth is fast... smooth inputs in the throttle, brake, and steering are what will turn fast times, not mashing the pedal. i think you'll understand after you take a couple laps.