It was a good weekend for our F500 at the Florida State autocross championships. We scored a win in F Modified, top PAX in the combined Modified group, and an overall FTD for the event. Here’s the view from the rollbar.
sachilles wrote:
You are allowed to run that with short sleeves?
For autocrossing, if you're not in a kart, the only actual requirement is closed-toed shoes and a helmet with a face shield if you have no windscreen. Pants are probably a good idea, otherwise that six-point harness is gonna pinch something fierce.
sachilles wrote:
You are allowed to run that with short sleeves?
I'm torn on this. Im not sure what level of safety gear i will wear in my Dmod car. These are legit race cars. Things happen in legit race cars. But its short runs with nothing (theoretically) to run into and help is closer (but probably less prepared to help in fire). In my Mod car I will also have passengers so whatever safety I choose they need too.. It's complicated. SCCA doesn't care. Kart only has requirements.
By J.G. Pasterjak
11/17/15 1:36 p.m.
You are allowed to run that with short sleeves?
11/17/15 2:07 p.m.
For autocrossing, if you're not in a kart, the only actual requirement is closed-toed shoes and a helmet with a face shield if you have no windscreen. Pants are probably a good idea, otherwise that six-point harness is gonna pinch something fierce.
11/17/15 2:08 p.m.
Good job! You looked very smooth on course.
I wish my weekend went as well, I was 5th out of ten in my class
. I still need to work on my driving and the cars set up...
11/17/15 3:02 p.m.
In reply to JG Pasterjak:
You should meet Ed. He's a good guy, and sometimes posts links about F500 wins.
11/17/15 3:05 p.m.
Aaaaand off to look for an f500
11/17/15 3:17 p.m.
Screw the time, I'd be a drifting fool at 40 and 50 seconds in!
11/17/15 3:33 p.m.
My favorite part is the body english trying to miss the cone at 1:04. Apparently it worked, too. Didn't even realize I did that until I saw the video.
11/17/15 3:35 p.m.
I like how the starter holds his ear as you start off.
11/17/15 5:40 p.m.
That's not like any autocross course that I've driven! Nice!
11/17/15 6:06 p.m.
I'm torn on this. Im not sure what level of safety gear i will wear in my Dmod car. These are legit race cars. Things happen in legit race cars. But its short runs with nothing (theoretically) to run into and help is closer (but probably less prepared to help in fire). In my Mod car I will also have passengers so whatever safety I choose they need too.. It's complicated. SCCA doesn't care. Kart only has requirements.
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