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    Local empty parking lot for autocross practice?

    Does anybody have an idea that where is the best in New England for autocross practicing?

    I know some quasi-ghost parking lots near Hartford, CT but they are not completely empty, therefore it's risky to autocross there. Not mentioning some have light posts, which is dangerous if I hit one.

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    you know this is illegal, mr. law man? lol

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    lol

    Then where do you practice autocross? Going to track for this on a daily basis will cost a lot of money.

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    I don't autocross, but I usually go canyon driving. Granted, you can't go all out because well.. it's a canyon and you could die. You do get a very good feel for your car though. I have spun out during a canyon drive before, but now I think I know the limits of the car and can feel when its getting close to slipping. Autocross isn't something you can practice daily.. you'll probably eat through tires very quickly.

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    I guess it could be dangerous if there is upcoming traffic or you have to excess the speed limit a lot? Or maybe you mean a really, really empty canyon?

    Currently I'm autocrossing in a closed private parking lot, and I think the police should have no say about it. But there are a lot of light posts and I almost hit them many times. So I think it's a bit dangerous.

    I use the cheapest used tires for autocross, so it's not draining my money.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Serbj View Post
    I guess it could be dangerous if there is upcoming traffic or you have to excess the speed limit a lot? Or maybe you mean a really, really empty canyon?

    Currently I'm autocrossing in a closed private parking lot, and I think the police should have no say about it. But there are a lot of light posts and I almost hit them many times. So I think it's a bit dangerous.

    I use the cheapest used tires for autocross, so it's not draining my money.
    yeah, I usually go where there are very few cars. Why are there so few cars? Because the roads are so damn windy lol

    here's the question.. does the owner of the parking lot know you are practicing there?

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    Quote Originally Posted by beam514 View Post
    yeah, I usually go where there are very few cars. Why are there so few cars? Because the roads are so damn windy lol

    here's the question.. does the owner of the parking lot know you are practicing there?
    No. I always practice when he is out. lol

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    that, my friend = trespassing = illegal haha
    whatever. Your risk lol

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    using the cheapest tires for autocross huh......
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    So you guys can see that I need a more rational place for practice.

    I'm currently running on Goodyear Eagle LS. I think their performance is funny, but adequate for a noob like me.

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    Definitely practice driving on a regular basis. Your chapter should have a novice school to help show you your limits. And how to drive.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DTP View Post
    Definitely practice driving on a regular basis. Your chapter should have a novice school to help show you your limits. And how to drive.

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    I find one on Limerock..
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