Here's Sonic's Autocross and track history.


2004 - First full year of autocross. Car was bone stock so I ran in G-Stock class. Lots of learning going on this year, but I attended enough events and earned enough points to take home the 2004 NEOKLA SCCA G-Stock Championship.










2005 - Year two. I got a bit more seat time and was improving my driving skills. I went ahead and moved up to STS from G-Stock since I added a short throw shifter and new rear engine mount. Not enough to make a difference, but I had to change class to remain legal. Near the end of the season is when I added the aftermarket springs and dampers to Sonic.










2006 - A fun year. Full steam ahead in STS with some new learning experiences including my first autocross in the rain. Rain + STS = The Equalizer! :D If you ever want to attend an autocross and it starts raining, DON'T BACK OUT! It is the best thing for your driving and is a LOT of fun!

2007 - The year I got serious. I wanted to FINALLY win the STS championship so I added the Race springs, Koni adjustable dampers, adjustable rear sway bar, dedicated track wheels and Falken Azenis tires, and a 4 point harness. My modifications along with my improving driving skills paid off as I did win the 2007 NEOKLA SCCA STS Championship that year. 2007 also marked the first Divisional Autocross I would attend. Local competition is one thing, but moving up to a divisional competition is a WHOLE 'Nother ballgame! 6 cars in STS at that event, and I came in 5th. :o Damn you 1989 Civic Sis!

2008 - New competition was brewing in 2008.  As of this writing, I am in first place in STS for the season with 6 wins and 3 second places in 9 events. I had a good driver in a Impreza 2.5 nipping at my heels though, and in the last 2 events he finally beat me after me beating him in the first 6 events.  My other second place came behind a returning STS champion who was away in the military.  Autocross is always more fun when you have a good driver in your class to compete against and this year proved it.  I had more fun this year than any previous year!

Hallett Motor Racing Circuit - April 2007

My first time taking Sonic on a "real" track. In late 2006 I went to the OK Sheriffs Driving facility and did 5 sessions out there. It was still a high speed track, but nothing like Hallett. Lots of elevation changes, and Sonic had the ability to shine through the corners. A private track day, I was the only Focus at the event with 90% of the other cars being Miatas. With the exception of the two guys I drove out with to the event (both experienced autocrossers and lots of seat time at Hallett), I was faster than every other car out there that day. My fastest time was a 1:38.627, which I think is pretty decent for my first time out at Hallett with a bone stock engine. I had the corners pretty good, but those straights definitely hurt.

Here are some autocross videos from the last year and a video of some of my laps around Hallett:

Video of Sonic and me at Hallett Motor Racing Circuit

Video of Sonic and me at a NEOKLA SCCA Autocross - April 2008

Video of Sonic and me at a NEOKLA SCCA Autocross - June 2008

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