Three staffers tell the story: associate web editor Jake Holmes, who piloted the Fiesta for the SCCA's Starting Line autocross driving school; senior editor David Zenlea, who took it to a track day at Waterford Hills racetrack for an open track day; and associate web editor Eric Weiner, who used the Fiesta for
an SCCA autocross event.
Not exact matches
Next came an
SCCA ProSolo
autocross, for which we decided to gear up with some dedicated track rubber.
The next weekend, he gave
SCCA ProSolo
autocross a try.
It's an even better deal when you consider that the entrance fee includes a year's membership in the
SCCA, a free entrance to your local region's next
autocross event, and even lunch in the middle of the day.
Fortunately Tire Rack and the Sports Car Club of America (
SCCA) run the Starting Line school to help newbies get the hang of
autocross (also known as Solo).
Heyward Wagner, director of experiential programs for the
SCCA, explains that the Starting Line program was launched in 2013 to help beginners improve their driving skills, and to help entice the curious to try
autocrossing for the first time.
It's not like you're going to drive this to your local
SCCA meet and expect to
autocross it with any success — get an S2000 if you want to
autocross.
Prior to the event we
autocrossed the car with the
SCCA and got the alignment and tire pressures right on some Michelin Pilot Sport tires for tight courses.
While bending stiffness is up by 39 percent, you will not want to drop your
autocross rig and buy an Accent for
SCCA weekends.
He recorded tens of victories in
autocross including the coveted
SCCA Solo Nationals title in 2012 and 2013 before being named Ohio Valley
SCCA region rookie of the year.
Evolution Performace Driving School, —
Autocross Schools - News
Autocross Driver training which prepairs you for
SCCA Solo events and other high performance driving.