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Hello,

My second post on the forum, but it seems I've been registered for a while.

To start off, I'm driving a 97 Honda Prelude,
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I've always been interested in pushing my car, but have only recently committed to going forward with it.

I spectated at a PAC autox with a college, and it sparked my interest. It just looked so fun.

I recently attended the Road to Lincoln (7/26) event and had a blast. I might have over driven my car the first run (spun in the slalom), but the subsequent runs were a lot better.

I had a great time at the event, and everyone was super friendly.

Thank you's go to,
Lily- Thank you for the course walk, as well as driving the hell out of my car . It really inspired me.
Leonard- Thank you for the grid pep talks.
John (working tech, Steve C friend) thanks for run explanation.
Tall guy working under the tent (sorry I didn't catch your name) for correcting my numbering mistake while I was in grid (I promise to fully read the instructions next time ).

I'll be at the 8/8 El Toro practice .

Any tips and trick are appreciated.

I look forward to learning, and meeting all of you.

Welcome to the addiction Mike!

Mike Kazmierczak wrote: Tall guy working under the tent (sorry I didn't catch your name) for correcting my numbering mistake while I was in grid (I promise to fully read the instructions next time ).

I'll be at the 8/8 El Toro practice .

Any tips and trick are appreciated.

I look forward to learning, and meeting all of you.

Hey Mike - no worries. Everything worked out. Look forward to seeing you on the 8th. There will be lots of talent there. Best tip I have is to spend your entire rest period getting rides. You can learn a lot from the passenger seat.

Welcome to the sport Mike! I like the fact that your Prelude actually TURNS!

Lily Liu wrote:Welcome to the sport Mike! I like the fact that your Prelude actually TURNS!

It can turn once...just like your old car but can it turn more then once right after another now thats a whole different story!!! :gpower:

Jason Flores wrote: It can turn once...just like your old car but can it turn more then once right after another now thats a whole different story!!! :gpower:

Oh yes, it turned. His car is a base so doesn't have the ATTS tugging the steering wheel the other direction during the slaloms!It just danced :heyes:

Steve Ekstrand wrote:Welcome to the addiction Mike!

Thanks Steve.

KJ Christopher wrote:

Mike Kazmierczak wrote: Tall guy working under the tent (sorry I didn't catch your name) for correcting my numbering mistake while I was in grid (I promise to fully read the instructions next time ).

I'll be at the 8/8 El Toro practice .

Any tips and trick are appreciated.

I look forward to learning, and meeting all of you.

Hey Mike - no worries. Everything worked out. Look forward to seeing you on the 8th. There will be lots of talent there. Best tip I have is to spend your entire rest period getting rides. You can learn a lot from the passenger seat.

Thanks KJ, I'll get as many rides as I can.

Lily Liu wrote:Welcome to the sport Mike! I like the fact that your Prelude actually TURNS!

Thanks Lily. I'm extremely happy with the way the car performed. Thank you again for your help.

Jason Flores wrote:

Lily Liu wrote:Welcome to the sport Mike! I like the fact that your Prelude actually TURNS!

It can turn once...just like your old car but can it turn more then once right after another now thats a whole different story!!! :gpower:

I hasn't expecting the Prelude knocking to come this early.

Lily Liu wrote:

Jason Flores wrote: It can turn once...just like your old car but can it turn more then once right after another now thats a whole different story!!! :gpower:

Oh yes, it turned. His car is a base so doesn't have the ATTS tugging the steering wheel the other direction during the slaloms!It just danced :heyes:

I never thought id hear to be at an advantage in this sport with a base.

Mike Kazmierczak wrote:I've always been interested in pushing my car, but have only recently committed to going forward...

1.)That sounds a lot like my old Bug...
2.)Push open wind wing, reach in and open door
3.)Insert paperclip and turn ignition
4.)Hop out and start pushing...
5.)Jump in, pop clutch, hope car commits to self powered forward momentum

Craig Naylor wrote:

Mike Kazmierczak wrote:I've always been interested in pushing my car, but have only recently committed to going forward...

1.)That sounds a lot like my old Bug...
2.)Push open wind wing, reach in and open door
3.)Insert paperclip and turn ignition
4.)Hop out and start pushing...
5.)Jump in, pop clutch, hope car commits to self powered forward momentum

Poor choice of words on my part.

You guys should just do what I used to do in my Sentra...Always park on a hill