Is this autocrossing?

[BigSwede]

Not an Alfa but H3ll Yes!!

Is this what you do at an autocross event in the US?

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[Kjell]

Hej Mats, yes that would be like an autocross event in the US. It's fun and
a good way to learn car control, however it entails hours of standing around for
just a few minutes of track time, you just can't beat racing on a real track for
getting seat time (and spending $$).

[conedriver]

Matts,

Neat video. Yes, the event looks a lot like what we call autocrossing or, "Solo Events" as described by the Sports Car Club Of America (SCCA). As you no doubt suspect, a course can vary considerably depending on how much pavement ia available. the event in your video appears to be at an airport, and the timed run seems very long. U.S. autocrosses generally run from 30 to 100 seconds.

I recently competed in the SCCA National Solo Championships where over 1100 entrants participated. Kjell is correct in his assesment of seat time vs. racing, but the cost is less as well as the consequences of a mistake.

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Originally Posted by Kjell Hej Mats, yes that would be like an autocross event in the US. It's fun and a good way to learn car control, however it entails hours of standing around for just a few minutes of track time, you just can't beat racing on a real track for getting seat time (and spending $$).

[BigSwede]

I've been driving around some cones too but it was just too much standing around and too slow driving.
Racing is the way for me, such a big difference when driving around a track solo and if you have someone to chase, being chased or both!

I'd love an engine and gearbox like the one in the video, set up for racing.

[benjoys02]

a friend used to race at off-road rallyes in my country with great success. although the 2 door model is more aesthetically pleasing, the 4 door version is more suited for their purpose...they were more balanced.

[AlfaEric]

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Originally Posted by BigSwede I've been driving around some cones too but it was just too much standing around and too slow driving. Racing is the way for me, such a big difference when driving around a track solo and if you have someone to chase, being chased or both! I'd love an engine and gearbox like the one in the video, set up for racing.