Having owned a new E-Shift IS300 for about 2 months, I went to an autox on Saturday 5/22. This one was in Marina Airport in Marina, CA (near Santa Cruz) and was organized by the BMW Car Club of America Golden Gate Chapter. Now I am not one of those gunho autox pros that have years of experience under their belt as this was the second autox event I have ever been to. Since the event was organized by BMW club there were lots of M3's there running but I have to tell you I was pleasantly surprised by the IS300's handling and I actually managed to beat a few M3's driven by hard core experienced autoxers. My car, being only 2 months old, is all stock but the handling is just incredible. It was so easy to keep the car under control and drive consistently run after run. In my practice I ran with the Track On, and after being more familiar with the course did I run with the Track Off.

I was the only Lexus car there so I am wondering if any fellow CL folks are into autox and where can I find other autox that have Lexus cas running in them.

- Teton

 

that's awesome! imho i think the is300 is the car that's truely suitable for autox, it's small, superb handing, and the power is just good enough

the sc400 and the gs4, i think they are better for track

 

You should check out Derek Butts ride

 

I used to autocross years ago. I was looking forward to the "Duel at DeAnza" to run my GS, but it appears that annual event is no longer happening (That's what I heard).

Too bad since I plan on embarassing some M5's with my GS.

I do have some resources for local auto x events and there is a possibility for us to maybe join up with the BMW club to run our cars. Oh Yeah !

If there is enough interest generated here, I will try to come up wth something.

Post here if interested.

 

Hmmmm more reasons why we all need super chargers

 

actually, you don't want blower for autox

 

SC would be ok, a slow spooling turbo I would agree.

 

 

howl bout da juce? prolly knot....

-teton

 

AutoX? What's AutoX?
j/k

That would be somethng fun to do.
Usually the Lexi just cruise, so it would be something different as well.