Solo or Autocross

[71mopar383]

I've been looking around and havent really found a answer. Im looking into getting in to the autocross or solo sport but I have a 07 convertible GT 5 speed. And im not sure I can do either one. I really dont want to put a cage in it cause I still drive it everyday. Plus my other daily driver ended up damn near a full blown drag racer and couldnt drive it all the time.

 

[ct07gt]

I am not sure what the rules are for autocross where you are but I run in Porsche Club of America events and you don't need a cage, just a helmet. I don't know of any solo events anywhere near me. Try going to one of each to watch and see which one you like.

 

[walter]

The best way other then crack open the rulebook is to spectate an event. I run my car with the BMW CCA classes and I see plenty of convertibles (M3's, S2000s, Boxsters, Mini Coopers, and Miatas) that don't run a cage.

 

[blazeone]

I've run SCCA autocross events with my convertible vette, no cage required.

 

[Rocket3005]

Do a Search for SCCA Solo Events and you can look at the rules, some classes do not require a cage.

also check out NASA events

 

[AutoXRacer]

SOLO events require safety gear = roll cage/roll bar for convertibles.

Autocross on the other had will not require anything more than stock safety equipment = seat belt and a helmet (which you can use a loaner at the event).

Stick with autocross if you don't want to turn your daily driver into a race car...not that SOLO requires a race car, but they are more demanding regarding safety; roll bars, fire extinguishers, etc...

I am an autocross nut as you can tell by my screen name; I love the sport!!!!