Da Groj

Hi FAST - I'm an old motorcycle racer, emerging from a 30 year period of hibernation! After registering for the Jan 14th event, I got to thinking; I wonder if there's a place around Tampa where I could practice before the race?

I drive by Tampa downs and see they have a very large (inviting) looking skidpad. Is there anywhere else?

There's no need to practice. Just come to the event and get some seat time there. Sliding around a private parking lot (or a public area) is a good way to talk to cops if you are into that sort of thing though.

Good answer.
Should you choose such practice activities anyway, and should you end up interacting with authorities, please do not mention FAST. We want no guilt by association.
Thanks. See ya on the 14th!

Yeah, don't over-think it. You'll be fine. I've never seen a motorcycle racer who didn't immediately excel at autocross. The same set of skills that keep you from killing yourself racing a motorcycle are the skills that get you around an autocross course quickly. It will all come back to you.

As for unsanctioned practice, any place that has security will at a minimum chase you out, and at worst call the cops on you. Best not to play anyplace that you don't specifically have permission to.

Should have been more clear - I was hopeful that within this large group, there would be someone who had a place to practice. No worries, I'm looking forward to meeting many of you on the 14th.

Also - are there any Chump drivers in this group? I've wanted to get connected to an existing or new team at some point.

Autocross sites are hard to come by. Fortunately, in this area, autocross events are very easy to find almost every weekend.

We do have some casual Chump racers. I used to be one until I ran out of budget!

Johnmac wrote:Should have been more clear - I was hopeful that within this large group, there would be someone who had a place to practice. No worries, I'm looking forward to meeting many of you on the 14th.

Also - are there any Chump drivers in this group? I've wanted to get connected to an existing or new team at some point.

We are finishing getting our car back up and ready again for this year. Due to work, we likely won't do a Chump race until June though

I find sim racing to be good practice. A used G27 and an iRacing membership is what I use.


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