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You really dont NEED anything for an autocross, thats the beauty of the autocross. Most clubs have loaner helmates for you to use. You can do some preparation though. Start by going to the SCCA website and looking through the 2010 rule book and figure out what class your car will be put in.
You car will be subject to a tech inspection. Tech inspectors typically make sure you have all of your lug nuts on each wheel, they make sure your throttle does not stick, they make sure your battery mount is secure, and they make sure that all of your interior is free of loose objects (clear out your glovebox, floor mats, spare tire, and other loose items).
The key is to have fun, walk around and look at cars, talk cars with people and have a good time. Walk the course before you drive it. Most clubs also offer ride-alongs from more seasoned drivers...take advantage of this, especially your first time out.
If you like the sport, then you will figure out what to bring as you get more and more into it. I take items like extra fluids (brake, oil, water), some spare hand tools (in case something breaks), a jack, and put them all into a big plastic tub...and a pop-up tent for shade. I also have items like my tire pressure gauge, my helmet, and my numbers ready when I get there.
Remember that the slowest driver in the slowest car in the slowest class is still having way more fun than the guy on the bleachers watching.
Here is an older picture of an autocross I got to run and some incar video...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UUuQPq33T8
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You car will be subject to a tech inspection. Tech inspectors typically make sure you have all of your lug nuts on each wheel, they make sure your throttle does not stick, they make sure your battery mount is secure, and they make sure that all of your interior is free of loose objects (clear out your glovebox, floor mats, spare tire, and other loose items).
The key is to have fun, walk around and look at cars, talk cars with people and have a good time. Walk the course before you drive it. Most clubs also offer ride-alongs from more seasoned drivers...take advantage of this, especially your first time out.
If you like the sport, then you will figure out what to bring as you get more and more into it. I take items like extra fluids (brake, oil, water), some spare hand tools (in case something breaks), a jack, and put them all into a big plastic tub...and a pop-up tent for shade. I also have items like my tire pressure gauge, my helmet, and my numbers ready when I get there.
Remember that the slowest driver in the slowest car in the slowest class is still having way more fun than the guy on the bleachers watching.
Here is an older picture of an autocross I got to run and some incar video...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UUuQPq33T8
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