Sentences with phrase «autocross event»

Tom actually began competing in autocross events while still playing volleyball.

But if you're eyeing the Paceman with an enthusiast intent, thinking it might be fun to participate in local autocross events, skip the Paceman model and go for the standard hatchback.

Push the sport button and the V70 R becomes not only lively and fun to toss around back roads, but something you can take to weekend autocross events around Central Florida — and be competitive within your class.

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.

And yet, as I'm inching up to the starting line at the Detroit SCCA's opening autocross event of the season, I'm not worried.

Codemaster's Dirt games have leaned toward the arcade side of things and include hyper - realized elements like Gymkhana where traditional autocross events are mixed with stunts such as reversals, 180 and 360 degree spins, parking boxes, figure 8s, and drifting.

If you want to go to anything but Autocross events with BMW clubs, better opt for the coup.

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.

David Zenlea bought his ’93 in the summer of 2012, and Jake Holmes bought his ’97 in 2013 and loves it for SCCA Solo autocross events.

I may be letting my inner car snob show, but if you don't budget regular track meets, or at least autocross events, into your life with the Nismo, you're probably better off with the standard Z's Sport package or, better yet, a Hyundai Genesis 3.8 R - Spec.

I have run this car in autocross events over a dozdn times and ut is a blast to run the corse and try nkt to hit any cones.

Proven Autocross event participant.

Would I take it to a real autocross event?

I've actually partaken in real life racing myself in the form of multiple Autocross events using my own personal car I'd modified myself.

The assembled students» rides closely mirrored what you'll see at any local autocross event: a handful of first - gen Mazda Miatas, some Volkswagen GTI hatchbacks, a couple of Ford Mustangs, and my ride for the day, our Four Seasons 2014 Ford Fiesta ST.

With excellent handling and aggressive good looks, the BRZ is a regular at weekend autocross events and track days across America.

Then on Sunday I went and watched Jason and Annabelle at an autocross event.

Within the first month of its arrival, we took this sporty hot hatch to two autocross events and one track day.

We've taken our Four Season's Ford Fiesta ST to a track day, three autocross events, an ice racing event, and a rally.

The STI's overall nature, though still great for track and autocross events, seems to favor a dirtier environment.

But to those few who like to exercise their cars at track days and autocross events, inducing a little oversteer can be worth a second or two per lap.

The Regal GS drives more like a luxury car than an all out performance sedan, but it certainly wouldn't be out of place at a track day or autocross event.

While this engine is no longer competitive in road racing, it is still widely used in Solo II and Autocross events.

They operate like regular seat belts for normal driving but with a push of a button they can be locked to perform like a harness to help keep occupants secure during performance driving activities such as closed - course track or autocross events.

For the last generation, I felt that the standard WRX was enough car and that the performance upgrade to STI was only worth the massive price premium for drivers who regularly participate in club track days, autocross events, and other motorsports.

The X1 wouldn't be my first choice for an autocross event, but the vehicle is happy to plant itself and hustle around a sweeping bend and doesn't complain when you toss it back and forth on a snaking mountain road.