[Grimes]

Hey guys, I'm going to try out my first AutoX this weekend @ Giants stadium - the NASA-X going on then. Anyone dropping by?

I actually had a hard time registering - I think their website is buggy...

[slowTA]

Yep, I think I was one of the first to register. Half an hour after I registered I got the e-mail saying that pre-registration was open! I guess I actually had good timing for this one, usually they wait till the middle of the week.

Once you get registered with a car number the pre-registration goes pretty quick. Just make sure you get there on time since they will give your spot away to the stand-bys. I think this happens at 8:45 or so, when late registration starts.

The main downside to their events is the weather. I think 1 year was at least 3/4 of the autocrosses were in the rain, half of those were COLD rainy days too! If it's not raining Sunday, you'll need the sunblock and a few gallons of your liquid of choice. Very rarely is there something in the middle!

As for advise, show up thinking you know absolutely nothing about driving... and listen to the instructor! I still have to do that every now and then. They'll give you a quick novice lesson and walk you through the course.