just ran an autocross at Altamont Motorsports park last weekend. It went really well. I am thinking of doing another one in July.
Here is a pic of the park. A lot of different configurations as you can see.
There were several different kinds of cars there & I thought I would see if you guys might want somewhere to play. James with his srt8 Cherokee was there. He might interject some feedback.

Site won't let me post a pic yet. if you go to altamontracing.com & click "about the track" you will see pics.

just ran an autocross at Altamont Motorsports park last weekend. It went really well. I am thinking of doing another one in July.
Here is a pic of the park. A lot of different configurations as you can see.
There were several different kinds of cars there & I thought I would see if you guys might want somewhere to play. James with his srt8 Cherokee was there. He might interject some feedback.

Site won't let me post a pic yet. if you go to altamontracing.com & click "about the track" you will see pics.

I've had mine on an autox course a few times, although I have a dedicated car that I autocross competitively. I'm a little concerned with the Jeep's rear wheel lift under hard braking and transitions. I don't think I'd run it with sticky rcomps without some serious suspension work.

Alex

I've had mine on an autox course a few times, although I have a dedicated car that I autocross competitively. I'm a little concerned with the Jeep's rear wheel lift under hard braking and transitions. I don't think I'd run it with sticky rcomps without some serious suspension work.

Alex

The rear wheel lift doesnt concern me. My VW GTI ran 80% or the autoX tracks on three wheels. My major concern is your inside front, very little contact patch. I think on a normal road course the Jeep will do very good.. But the AutoX tracks are a bit too violant for our setups. Transitions are very harsh and often, Road course are smooth and sweeping.

I do agree that we need some suspension options. Rear cross brace, Thicker rollbars, Coilovers or springs. But overall for a SUV @ 4800lbs it should do well stock.

The rear wheel lift doesnt concern me. My VW GTI ran 80% or the autoX tracks on three wheels. My major concern is your inside front, very little contact patch. I think on a normal road course the Jeep will do very good.. But the AutoX tracks are a bit too violant for our setups. Transitions are very harsh and often, Road course are smooth and sweeping.

I do agree that we need some suspension options. Rear cross brace, Thicker rollbars, Coilovers or springs. But overall for a SUV @ 4800lbs it should do well stock.

I agree that the normal tripoding that lots of fwd cars do is harmless. I'm concerned about the Jeeps rear wheel lift in combination with sticky rcomps and softish suspension. The Jeep feels too soft in transitions on street tires, I'd be afraid to have the additional grip of rcomps.

Coilovers that drop the vehicle an inch or two would be very helpful.

Alex

It's looking like July 22. I will have the whole place for the entire day. Gates would open about 9am & we play hard til about 7pm. You will get lot's of time on track & times are posted after every run group. Cost is going to be about $75 for the entire day.

DATE CHANGE!!! JULY 15th. I will post a flyer this weekend. Altamont Time Attack Autocross.

Altamont Time Attack autoX

All Day Event!

WHEN:
July 15th. Gates open 9am. Will wrap up about 7pm

WHERE:
Altamont Motorsports Park http://www.altamontmotorsportspark.com/
About 20 minutes from Pleasanton or 10 minutes from Tracy .
This is a real track with minimal cones. Not a parking lot!

HOW MUCH:
Total cost for all day is $80. This covers the Driver & the car. Extra persons are $20 ea.

DETAILS:
This is an all day event.. Lots of run time with at least 2 different track configurations.
All varieties of cars are welcome & beginners to experts expected.
Great fun for a first timer & challenging enough for a veteran.
This is a private event hosted by the people for the people.
There will be multiple run groups small enough to get you a couple laps per series.
You will also be asked to work in the safety area for a group to help pick up a knock over cones

We will have a timing system to measure your lap to the 1000th of a second. Times will be posted after each run group.

WHY?:
If anyone has ever wanted to have fun without worrying about the law & really see what your car can do, this is the event for you. Come on out & have fun. Bring a friend to see who really is the better driver.

WHAT IS IT LIKE?:
Here is a pic of the track. Imagine the gazillion track options. Also a couple videos for you to enjoy.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a133/srt4geezer/AltamontRaceway.jpg

http://s111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/ActiveMonkey/?action=view&current=Movie.flv

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/acd03cd2-8b62-4ea7-826c-994401881652.htm

WHAT TO BRING:
Need your own helmet. DOT approved. It can be a full face motorcycle helmet (no harley skull cap type).
You will also need closed toe shoes.

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