firestarter2
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I use lockton I looks like RLI varies by the track, im not sure if lockton does.Yup RLI, cheaper than buying another car for 70k.
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I use lockton I looks like RLI varies by the track, im not sure if lockton does.Yup RLI, cheaper than buying another car for 70k.
Thanks for that!Looks like there might be 3-4 autocross clubs in the PA area.
http://www.scca-susq.com/autocross/calendar/
http://www.nepa-scca.com/
http://www.phillyscca.com/solo-autocross
http://stcsolo.com/
Risk is usually very low, almost non-existant, if the courses are designed properly.
That said, accidents can happen. Usually its some thing like a car sliding into a curb (which while bad, isn't a total write off). I've only seen it happen once in 5 or so years of playing at the sport. A BMW hit a curb and had to replace an axle.
The low speeds at most autocross events (<60 mph, average ~45) mean that usually if something goes south, "both feet in" will bring the car to a stop long before you get close to hitting anything, and if you did _somehow_ manage to hit something it would be a lower speeds, unlike the time I went off into the grass at ~120 at a track day. That was exciting.
At autox events, the course is different every time, and you'll walk the course on foot a few times before you even drive it, so if something looks sketchy, you can either make a mental note to take it easy through that part or you can elect to go home that day.
100% correct , you could always be nice and pay the other guys deductible (10-15%) if you were at fault . I wouldn't expect that though :(What happens when two cars occupy the same spot of track at the same time? What happens with the track insurance?
I would guess that it is no fault (even if there is blame), and so each driver's track insurance pays for each car. Unlike a street accident.
If you guys in the Philly area want to run an autocross you're welcome to a ride with me and we have other instructors in the region that would be glad to help out... Risks are low, but I did dent a rocker panel on my old BRZ. PDR took care of it, but there is some risk. Track insurance won't cover autocross as it's a timed competition.
Tons of stuff in your area: http://www.autocrossers.org/I don't track my Mustang (yet ) , but I'd like to do some AutoX , just need to know where to start ;)
BTW I track a BMW e36 .
Just show up at the event. You do not need any disposable income to go autocrossing (other than entry fee which I am sure you can afford) and you do not need to hear from (what were the questions you asked anyway ? they should have schedule published on their website)While I emailed the closest autocross group president...never heard back.
At this point I'm going to just wait until I'm in a better position to use disposable income for autocross/track use. Until then I'll keep enjoying my car on the road and hope that I magically stumble on to some maneuvering vids on youtube.
Thanks
-Emt1581
Great comment actually. This coming from someone who would like to get more involved with a lower risk acceptance factor (due to the car being my daily driver ;) ).If you truly want to try, shut youtube down and go do it.
Well, I don't intend to take the car and push it off a cliff - still two in college Having said that I like the insurance option and will factor that into the overall weekend budget for events. Thank you, and others, for the input. I really enjoy the car has a daily driver. I can only imagine how it would be in a proper setting.Autocross is fun but there is nothing like road racing, if you ever feel up to it. I just ran 2 days this weekend. $30K coverage 2 days for $200 10% Deductible. I REALLY DO NOT like to waste money, but for all that say you don't need insurance, even at @ a beginners HPDE, equipment does fail.
We had a driver lose his brakes going into the turn @ the end of the front straight, where you're dropping from about 110 to around 30 for the turn. He ran up into the sand but if anyone was in front of him it would not have been pretty. Wouldn't matter if there was an instructor in the car, or the guy was the worlds best driver.
Same thing on drag strips. Damage to your car is on you, no matter who caused it. Hence the od old saying "Never take a car to the track, you aren't willing to push off a cliff.
Insurance from a reputable company is money well spent, limits your risk to your deductible, and you are rolling the dice if you run without it.
Man I used to live in Easton. I know the ( maybe old) president for PA's Shelby American Automotive Club. He is a track rat, an instructor, huge mustang fan, and has a factory five cobra that is violent.Autocrossing...is that where they find big parking lots and set cones up to drive through? Or is is a dedicated track?
If the biggest concern would be a little orange paint to wipe off from hitting a cone too hard I'd be much less worried about insurance.
I am in eastern PA. Lehigh Valley area about 10min. from P-Burg.
Thanks
-Emt1581
I agree. Also, HPDE has nothing to do with road racing and talking about in the context of stock Mustang or OP wanting to get his skills up makes no sense.Autocross is fun but there is nothing like road racing,