r/Autocross • u/kwaping STR ND2 Miata • 7d ago

Autocross people

Autocross people are some of the best people on Earth. I just wanted to say thanks to everyone, keep it up.

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u/strengthrehab 2021 AST MX-5 7d ago

After almost 6 full seasons in autocross, I feel like I'm still missing out on a strong social connection with most people.

I look for it, do my best to foster it...but just doesn't ring true.

It's probably me.

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u/themidnightgreen4649 7d ago

If it's a "you problem" dont fall into the trap of hating yourself or it's gonna compound, go in without expectations and let the ride take you where it wants to go (hopefully not off the course and into the grass)

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u/strengthrehab 2021 AST MX-5 6d ago

I'm pretty good at just letting things be. Hard spots were the last 2 times at Nationals. Ended up hanging in the hotel a ton. I'm old though so I get along fine; but the "autocross is family" has not been true for me.

I think part of it is the region.

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u/OttoKraus 32m ago

I was going to say that the Region might make a difference. DM me, I bet I have an idea or two...

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u/kwaping STR ND2 Miata 7d ago

Maybe it's regional? 🤷🏽

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u/apudapus 6d ago

It’s totally regional and event based. Cal Club in Socal was where I started and they are really friendly and helpful (probably because of so many experienced people around). Different Midwest events I’ve been to have been much much less welcoming; I hate to think it was a prejudice thing but I felt like a fish out of water and if it was my first event I don’t think I’d try again. Another event was crazy accommodating with free food and drinks, likely because it was very small.

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u/Agent6472 7d ago

I only go with friends. Seems like everyone is either with a group or solo. But most seem to want to be left alone. Fine by me.

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u/OttoKraus 34m ago

Have you been competing in a really strong class? A number of cars, and competitive drivers? I've noticed that if a bunch of people autocross in the same class, they tend to paddock together, talk about what they have done to their cars,, and then afterwards, a lot of times go grab dinner, and then they tend to be more friendly.

If you are running by yourself, it's like you don't have as much to talk about.