I'm new I was refered to here about autox locally (oakville, gta, etc...)
 

Hey guys,

I was recommended to join here at gtcars.ca to find out more about local autox events... i want to participate in some events and well im just not sure where to start. Someone give me directions please.

There is an event this Saturday in Oakville.

Here are the details from our Calendar CLICK HERE

A better place to look for and ask about sanctioned local autoslalom (solo racing) events and other solo racing info is at http://casc.on.ca/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=21 .

Also, the official CASC Solo2 page at http://solo2.casc.on.ca/index.php .

Toronto Star article for Saturday's event at http://www.thestar.com/Wheels/article/207699

Do I have to have a helmet, I am new. It's not like I will crash into somebody or flip over (my car is stiff and lowered, not going to roll or bounce and flip heh, only slide maybe).

I can't afford to buy a helmet now :(

you will be required to wear a helmet.

:( Man whats the absolute cheapest helmet i can buy?

You'll need a helmet at any sanctioned event.

I've seen two roll overs at solo events over the years, and a couple of other crashes too. It doesn't happen often, but it can...

Last year, several cars were badly damaged in an Alberta meet when the driver of a car entering the stop block got the gas and brake pedals on a borrowed car screwed up. The borrowed car was a new Corvette. The cars that the Corvette ran into included a new Porsche, a new Celica, a new Mini, and a couple of other cars. Try to park away from the stop box. :smile:

You should be able to get a basic HJC open face helmets for around $75 or less if you shop around. Try Cycle World West in Toronto, or maybe Rider's Choice in Mississauga.

Canadian Tire has a Bell full-face for $149.

If you get an open-face helmet, make sure it is at least a 3/4 helmet. The half-helmets or beanies that some motorcycle cruiser riders wear are not sufficient.

Also, make sure the helmet is DOT or SNELL approved for highway use. Snowmobile or off-road helmets often do not meet those approval standards.