AutoX verses PDX
 

The AutoX:

is operated for us by the Atlanta region SCCA Solo. AutoX is an event that is setup in parking lots with the use of cones to establish the course. Normally there are a bunch of classes based on the vehicles performance and then modifications.

Our event will be a "Time Attack" style event. What we mean by this is that there will be 4 classes and the fastest in the class wins. These are Piston or Rotary powered and then Stock or Modified. This allows us all to have a great time without all the normal confusion over classes and where your car fits. Bottom line this mean more runs and less hassle.

For those that have never seen an AutoX or the skid pad area at road Atlanta I will elaborate a bit. The skid pad area is a large open area with a few paved courses. There will be more "paved road" than cones. What this means is that for first time AutoX competitors there is WAY less risk in crashing and the course will be very easy to navigate. This does not mean it will be boring to the more advanced drivers either.

The AutoX is open only to Zoom-Fest attendees only. You are not required any special cages or crazy stuff like that. You should bring a helmet since the loaner helmets may be few. Trust me, your arms will we worn out at the end of this event.

The PDX:

The PDX is operated by the SCCA Road Race division. This is not our event specifically, though we have worked out a special price for Zoom-Fest attendees. You will save $30.

A PDX puts you on the race track with others of your same skill level. There are 3 groups. First group is for first time PDXers. You will have an instructor in the car with you. Second group is for those who have PDXed in the past. You will also have an instructor in the car with you. Third group is for experienced drivers without instructors.

You will only be allowed to pass in certain areas of the track based on your group. Mainly the straights. They set a speed limit for the first two groups of 110MPH. If you have never been on Road Atlanta you will not feel "held back" at this speed. Most IT and Spec Miatas normally only see 130 MPH anyways.

This is an instructional style event not a race. By the end of the event you will have scared the crap out of yourself and learned a good bit of information from some great instructors.

We do not register this event. We will provide a link once the SCCA opens registration. This is normally 1 month before the event date. You will sign up and pay the SCCA directly.

This is open to street legal cars only. Cars must be muffled and not exceed street limit sound. Convertibles must have a roll bar. This link is for the rules from the May event. The July event rules will be 99% the same. You will need a helmet, long sleeve shirt and long pants.
http://www.atlantascca.org/documents..._PDX_Supps.pdf

About Both

Each event is a bit different but both are still equally enjoyable. We have scheduled the weekend so that you can do both.

I fully endorse doing both. It's not often you get seat time of this nature and certainly not at the price offered. TAKE ADVANTAGE!! It's soooo much more fun driving it than watching it.

my .02

I forgot some info:

About Both

Each event is a bit different but both are still equally enjoyable. We have scheduled the weekend so that you can do both.

The PDX and AutoX are optional for Zoom-Fest 09.

You can add the AutoX to your shopping cart when registering for Zoom-Fest. The PDX registration link and info will be posted later.

For anyone not familiar with autocross, I've got some decent videos both in car and external that you can check out. Just follow the link in my signature. I highly recommend this for drivers of any skill level at all. You will have a blast!



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I'm doin both!!!!! Can't Wait!

Quick question, brother's Miata is a factory hard top. Still allowed to PDX or no?

Will you need a roll bar/cage for the autox?

Quick question, brother's Miata is a factory hard top. Still allowed to PDX or no?

Will you need a roll bar/cage for the autox?

Miata with hard top does not need a roll bar for the PDX.

No bar or cage needed for he autoX. In fact, no special equipment needed but a helmet.

-billy

I wish Atlanta wasnt so far away...:icon_no2:

Thanks, so my father's soft top will be a nono. He has a style bar only :(