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Gear and parts guides for autocross, HPDE, and track days. No vendor bias. Written by drivers who actually run it.

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SCCA Solo / Autocross

Solo II class-specific gear and setup guides. Street, Street Touring, and Prepared classes covered.

Run group requirements from HPDE 1 through HPDE 4. What you need before you grid up.

Track Nation and Time Attack gear requirements. What the GridLife community actually runs.

SCCA Time Trials

TT National and regional requirements by class. Safety gear and parts that keep you legal.

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First Track Day Checklist

Everything you need before your first HPDE or autocross. Car prep, required gear, and what to bring to the event.

Best Helmets for Autocross & HPDE

Snell SA2020 helmets at every price point. What's required, what's accepted, and what's worth the money.

Brake Pad Guide: Autocross & HPDE

Why stock pads fade on track, what temperature ratings actually mean, and the top compounds by use case.

200TW Tire Comparison

RE71RS vs A052 vs RT660. Which 200TW tire is fastest, which lasts longest, and how they differ by surface temp.

HPDE Gear by Run Group

From HPDE 1 (helmet only) to HPDE 4 (full gear). What each NASA and GridLife run group actually requires.

SCCA Solo Classing Explained

How to find your class, what mods are allowed in Street vs Street Touring, and how class choice shapes your build.

Written By Drivers

All guides are written by people who run autocross, HPDE, and GridLife events — not SEO writers paraphrasing vendor spec sheets.

No Vendor Bias

No paid placements. No sponsored "top picks." Affiliate links are clearly disclosed and never influence which products get recommended.

Class-Aware Advice

SCCA classing, NASA run groups, and GridLife Track Nation levels matter. Recommendations account for what's legal in your class.