Competing in Street Class

12/19/21 • 37 min

The next several episodes of UNYAX will focus on each of the general SCCA autocross categories.

Two-time Solo Nationals trophy-winner Peter Ling joins host Mark Mangicaro to discuss competing in street class both at regional events and at the national level.

Peter shares his thoughts on the importance of tire choice, why to consider a swaybar, and when to upgrade shocks. Car choice, affordability and effectiveness of modifications are also discussed as well as the easy of returning the car to stock form.

The next several episodes of UNYAX will focus on each of the general SCCA autocross categories.

Two-time Solo Nationals trophy-winner Peter Ling joins host Mark Mangicaro to discuss competing in street class both at regional events and at the national level.

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Proposed 2022 Class and PAX Changes

Finger Lakes Region Autocross co-chair Nick Pasternack joins Upstate NY Autocross host Mark Mangicaro for a discussion of the perennially controversial topic of changes to SCCA PAX and classing.

Much of the conversation centers on the proposed 2022 changes to street classing – especially as it relates to moves in B Street and F Street. We also discuss the importance of affordability, pace parity, class theming, and much more.

We strongly encourage SCCA members who are interested in having their opinions hear on these proposed changes to contact the Solo Event Board via their website: soloeventsboard.com by filling out the on-line form.

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Competing in Street Touring

This episode is the 2nd in a series of UNYAX episodes that focuses on each of the general SCCA autocross categories.

Street Touring is one of the most popular classes in Upstate NY and beyond. Lots of competitors means a strong knowledge base and most people stay in the class for many years.

Over the last several seasons Nick Austin has competed in Street Touring across the Empire State.

Nick joins host Mark Mangicaro to talk about the advantages of competing in Street Touring. Topics include wheel and tire width options, upgrading springs and coil overs, and lowering your seating position. Nick shares his ideas for deciding on which components to install and why, how the changes affect the car, and when to make the move.