I want to start autocrossing and roadracing but i dont know where to start. i have looked into evolution driving school but there isnt one around me. what would be the best place to start racing? are there any events coming up in southern california? Can someone tell me what class i would be in, my car is:
2000 Civic Si
carbon fiber hood
koni red shocks
neuspeed sport springs
removed rear muffler

thanks for teh help

 

http://www.solo2.com/ This covers most of Southern California, except for San Diego.

I'd venture to say you'd be in SM with you CF hood. Which means if you're going out to have a good time, you'll have fun. If you're going out to win...eh.

 

There are a variety of organizations that host track or lapping days in or near Southern California if you want to try your car on a real race track:

Buttonwillow Performance Driving Clinic

Speed Trial USA

Touring Car Club

Plus, a few more I'm not that familiar with. Buttonwillow's Clinic may be the best bet for a true novice, as there are no timed runs or race groups to intimidate newcomers.

 

Touring Car Club has an event on May 3-4 at Willow Springs. Fastlane Driving School is the official driving school for the club now, so you'll definitely get good instruction and learn at the fastest track around here.

 

I started getting into road racing after I attended a Speed Trial USA event. I've been hooked into it ever since. Unfortunatly, their event seems to be getting more crowded these days due to popularity. I would still suggest trying them out. Enroll as a beginner. You're going to need a SA certified helmet and good running condition car.

 

http://www.unlimitedlaps.com if you're into the HPDE thing.

They may get back down to Buttonwillow this summer. Les Vegas isn't out of the question either. Stay tuned.

-Adam

 

Since you're in SoCal, check http://www.redlinetrackevents.com, they do an event at Willow Springs or Buttonwillow every single month. I've started going with them religiously now, they are inexpensive and you get tons of track time (3+ hours usually).

 

speed trial usa --3. April 10 Thursday Only Streets of Willow Rosamond, CA 1.7mi

thats tomorrow!

 

here's a good resourceful schedule of upcoming roadracing events:
http://www.pukkasoft.com/calendar/

and as someone mentioned, solo2.com for autox.

 

Yet another calendar of local events:

http://members.***.net/trackdays/page1.shtml