Issue 1: Kicking off with that first column | #TBT

Tim
By Tim Suddard
Oct 3, 2024 | Auto-X, Column | Posted in Columns | From the Nov. 1984 issue | Never miss an article

[Editor's Note: This article originally appeared in the November/December 1984 issue of Auto-X]

Welcome to AUTO-X. We're here to give you all the facts on autocrossing, that fantastic sport that's been around for 25 years but is still in its infancy. We believe that no other sport offers so much fun, excitement, and reward–and it's time to spread the news. …

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Comments
J.A. Ackley
J.A. Ackley Senior Editor
10/3/24 10:34 a.m.

That column certainly set the tone for 40 years. As an aside, it's been interesting reading issue No. 1.

P.S. - How about that vintage Koni ad? laugh

Andy Hollis
Andy Hollis
10/3/24 11:22 a.m.

The sport of autocross has more than doubled in age since that column.  And I believe Tim has too.  laugh

RacingComputers
RacingComputers GRM+ Memberand HalfDork
10/3/24 12:47 p.m.

Haven't we all

 

Keep up the great work

Colin Wood
Colin Wood Associate Editor
10/3/24 1:02 p.m.

In reply to J.A. Ackley :

I know, right? The ads are so cool to look at–especially when it mentions prices.

wvumtnbkr
wvumtnbkr GRM+ Memberand UltimaDork
10/3/24 1:31 p.m.

Ummmm....

"You'll never see a road test on an econobox or a station wagon"

 

What the E36 M3 was this about?  That one sentence now would probably eliminate half of this community.  

Lolz.

300zxfreak
300zxfreak Reader
10/3/24 1:43 p.m.

In reply to wvumtnbkr :

Yeah, I kind of had to smile at that one myself.

CrustyRedXpress
CrustyRedXpress GRM+ Memberand Dork
10/3/24 5:30 p.m.

Feels like I just listened to the demo tapes of my favorite band.

RonVon
RonVon New Reader
10/3/24 9:27 p.m.

Oh my, great flash back.  84 is when I really got into AutoX.  Started with the 80 Dodge Colt, the one with that crazy 8-speed trans (4spd w/ hi/low split trans). Thanks for the memories!  Miss ya Tim!

ddavidv
ddavidv UltimaDork
10/4/24 7:32 a.m.

I'm trying to figure out who the illustration is supposed to be. I've never seen that Tim Suddard. wink

BillCuttitta
BillCuttitta GRM+ Memberand New Reader
10/4/24 1:14 p.m.

In reply to RonVon :

Twin-stick! Cool! Was it one of the turbos that had the "Don't step on the gas unless you mean it!" stickers in the rear window?

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