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Frequently Asked Questions


1) How do I get on AND off the TAMSCC e-mail list?


Answer: Goto TAMSCC e-mail list. . Then Click on the option you would like, subscribe or unsubscribe.


2) How do I get to Riverside Annex (the auto-x site)?


Answer: Click here for a MAP
This shows a map to the annex and how to get to the course and registration


3) How do I get to Navasota Dragway? and how much does it cost to race and watch?


Answer: To get to Navasota take 6 south and take the first Navasota exit to the right, take a right at the first stop light (HWY 105), then after two sets of RR tracks, go left just before the gas station, on 379/1227. It is exactly 3 miles down on the right hand side. It will be $12 to race and $5 to watch.. Make sure to tell them you are with TAMSCC.

For more information contact Justin Wester


4) What is an auto-x?


Answer: These low-speed driving skill events are popular all over the world. You compete in your own vehicle, driving through traffic pylon marked courses on a flat paved surface. The course is a series of curves connected by short straights, greatly resembling a downsized road race course. The course is designed to emphasize car handling and driver skill rather than sheer acceleration. There are different vehicle classes for different levels of power, handling, and modifications, so that every vehicle can be competitive. Each entrant gets at least four timed runs on each course. As safety is a big concern here, vehicle safety inspections are conducted and helmets are required during competition.


5) What is a road rallye? Do I need a car?


Answer: These events are time-speed-distance competitions held on public roads at legal speeds. The objective is to come as close as possible to the optimal travel time between checkpoints hidden along the the rallye route. The second, but very important objective is to not get lost while following the coded instructions around town! Rallyes usually begin in Zachry Lot 51.

No. you do not need a car to be ina road rallye. Every team needs a "navigator" to read the directions to the driver and keep another eye on the road. Many times a driver and a navigator can be teamed up before the start of the rallye.


6) Do I have to own a sports car? Do I have to own a car at all?


Answer: NO! You just have to have the love for cars and enjoy every aspect of automobiles. This is a myth about TAMSCC. You do not need a sports car. Many members have typical college cars. Very a few of us have turbocharged 4-bangers, but the most common displacement engine is a V8. Some memebers complete in an auto-x with trucks. There are many types of vehicles though, such as Hondas, Miatas, and anything else someone brings out!


7) What about wear and tear on my car?


Answer: The most common "wear" caused by an auto-x is on the tires. Many club members have a spare set of used tires bought for ~$5. Before the auto-x, go to Firestone or Discount to swap the good tires off for the used ones.


8) I like to show off my car, are there any other club events for this?


Answer: Yup! During these events, members and often some non-members show off their vehicles. Car Shows are staged at the Rudder Fountain area, near the MSC and Rudder Tower, on days that our meetings are held. This is a great way to meet people and be able to brag about your car or truck. If you are interested in showing off your ride, contact our PR officer for more information. Also, we have, in the past, had car shows off-campus and in conjunction with a charity fund-raiser or goods-drive (clothes drives, etc). If you would like to have one of our car shows at your event, please contact one of our officers.


9) Is that all the activites?


Answer: Nope!
Drag racing at tracks around the state
Scavenger Hunts: Search for VW Beetle radiators, RX-7 pistons, BEVO hamburgers, a cup of hot fat, etc!
Offensive Driving 101: the Club's high performance driving school
Putt Putt golf Club Challenge
Malibu Challenge - at various Malibu Grand Prix's around the state
Go Kart racing at Boondock's Rec Ranch
Road trips to out of town events such as drag racing and SCCA club autocrossing


10) I don't have a helmet for an auto-x, what do I do?


Answer: The club has loaner helmets at the auto-x site. All we ask is you share them and do not take them with you. Also, Wal-Mart sells DOT helmets for a good price.


11) I have no racing experience. Do you have a driving class?


Answer: There is an offensive driving course offered at the begining of each semester, and tought by a experienced auto-x member.
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