Autoclub Autocross

Michael Oest, POC Autocross Director.

By: Dennis Wolfe I’ve been autocrossing for a very long time, but never in my career have I had the opportunity to do TWO track events on the same day!! So naturally, I did not let that opportunity pass me by. POC ran their 3-day track weekend on the high-bank “roval” at Auto Club Speedway AND their 1-day autocross on the same infield. The commute between the staging areas for both events was about, hmm, 90 seconds, so I alternated between my AX run groups and the PDS run groups on the big track throughout the day. Talk about best of both worlds! A few other ambitious autocrossers had the same idea, and we all agreed it was probably one of the best track days we can recall.

The autocross itself featured a full 360-degree loop to start the course, which really allowed drivers to work on their throttle-steering, drifting, and multi-apexing; a fantastic and rare element to have at an autocross. We also had LOTS of first-timers who brought friends and family - always great welcoming some new faces to the track. And if that weren’t enough, we finished our timed runs early and opened up the course to unlimited “fun runs” for the rest of the afternoon! Wow! So yeah, my tires were shot, and Oest got his brake pads down to the backing plates. Good thing he carries spares with him... Our Fast Five included Michael Oest (TTOD), Randy Gonzalez, yours truly, Yon Visell and Thomas Frecentese. Second through eighth place were all within a second of each other, with Oest once again besting the field by a full second. Be sure to check out porscheclub.com for complete timed results and season standings. This month’s featured class is Modified 3, where Fulton Haight and Steve Bennett battled it out for the class win. Fulton took the honors, although Steve could be heard complaining that he should’ve replaced his tires two events ago. That’s what you get for thinking you can squeeze one more event out of your tires :) Special thanks as always go to our Series and Event sponsors, GMG Motorsports and Flat 6 Motorsports. With outside food vendors prohibited at ACS, we were treated to an onsite concession stand of burgers, dogs and fries that got the job done. Our next event will be Sunday September 26th at Auto Club Speedway on the larger Lot 6. Sign up now to claim your early bird discount!

Photos: Luis Vivar

Are you a regular participant in POC events? Does going to the track add value to your life? If so, consider giving back to the club that gives you so much by volunteering your time. This will earn you valuable SERVICE POINTS!! If you are interested in getting involved with autocross, please reach out to Michael Oest (michaeloest@hotmail.com) or Brian Cooner (bcooner@gmail.com). If you are interested in instructing, please contact Dennis Wolfe (denniswolfe101@ gmail.com). Or just say hi at the next event and we’ll find a way to get you involved. And always remember: there are no cones…just turns.

Photos: Luis Vivar

Photos: Luis Vivar

Photos: Luis Vivar

Photos: Luis Vivar

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