The Autocross Diaries

 The Autocross Diaries By: Jasper Gantriis   So, you're going into your next autocross event. You've done your initial preparations, hopefully with the help of my guide. If not, check out my last post for the best initial practices for your autocross event prep here.    For those who do not know, I am Jasper Gantriis. I am relatively new to autocross, but have attended a number of events, and had some moderate success in the Novice and STH (Street Touring Hatchback) classes through the MNAutox events. I have spent months diving into the intricacies of this surprisingly complex sport, and want to help you get better, because let's face it, it's more fun when you win.    For today's topic, we will be talking about tires. Tires are incredibly important in Autocross, because they are (hopefully) the only part of your car that actually touches the road. Different tires provide different levels of grip, and different classes allow only certain types of tires. The SCCA re

Autocross, the ultimate form of affordable motorsport. For less than $100, you can take your car and drive it the way it was meant to be driven. To an outsider, autocross is simple, even boring. It isn't unreasonable to see cars in a parking lot, driving around cones, and think it underwhelming.    If you wanted, this could be all autocross is to you. You could go out there, mess around, and you'd probably have a good time. However, these events tend to be incredibly competitive, and by doing this, you wouldn't stand a chance.    If being noncompetitive isn't your style, don't fear! I'm here to help. With this blog, I'm going to give you the roadmap to success in autocross, starting with this list of things to do before your first event to start being competitive.  Top 3 Things You Can Do to be Competitive in Your First Autocross   1.    Get your car technologically inspected While this is something that will likely cost you money, there is