When I first sat behind the wheel of our Volkswagen Golf GTI, I didn’t think autocross could hook me more than it had. Boy, was I wrong.
[From behind the scenes to behind the wheel]
Martin Sports Car Club recently held yet another autocross in Orlando, giving me and David the perfect chance for one last run in the …
Look at that smile. :)
In reply to David S. Wallens :
I know this will sound really obvious to a lot of people, but it was really eye-opening and super awesome that you can pretty much just show up to a parking lot and then drive the snot out of your car for a few minutes, and then drive home.
10/10 would recommend. 
Starting out in something new can be hard, so good for you, Paris! Keep at it, and you'll be going quicker than you thought possible before you know it.
Colin Wood said:In reply to David S. Wallens :
I know this will sound really obvious to a lot of people, but it was really eye-opening and super awesome that you can pretty much just show up to a parking lot and then drive the snot out of your car for a few minutes, and then drive home.
10/10 would recommend.
This is where we are at with the Foxbody Mustang. No unloading the trailer, loading the car back up just show up drive around and then hop in and go home. It's a fun day.
Colin Wood said:In reply to David S. Wallens :
I know this will sound really obvious to a lot of people, but it was really eye-opening and super awesome that you can pretty much just show up to a parking lot and then drive the snot out of your car for a few minutes, and then drive home.
10/10 would recommend.
You just have to get out of there before security or the police show up.
I've autocrossed a Corrado, Lotus7, RX7, and a 911. I just don't enjoy it. I'd rather go out on the back roads and have a nice long brisk drive.
In reply to JimS :
It's not fun for everyone. That's perfectly OK.
And can we just stipulate that it is a long day for a short amount of seat time, and spare everyone a few pages of retreaded counterpoint?
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