[DeTomaso] Asa at the Autocross this weekend

[JDeRyke at aol.com]

In a message dated 5/6/10 9:08:51 AM, asajay at asajay.com writes:

> Well, the Pantera isn't really an Autocross car....
> 
I can say that tires are the #1 performance-enhancer in auttocross. The 
right tires can better any car's time. Conversly, with the wrong tires, the 
situation is close-to-hopeless for a win, if there's any other experienced 
drivers in your class.
I had better luck leaving the car in 2nd; in 1st, the Pantera gets jumpy 
and nervous under power, and 2nd is good for far more speed than most 
autocrosses allow for anyway...Each time you shift, the car's geometery is upset and 
you're slowing. 
Tire pressures are also important; I ran up to 48 psi in the rears and 
42-44 psi in front. The 'Vettes ran over 50 psi...   Good luck- J Deryke