T he National Street Rod Association proudly announces NSRA Autocross will be back in 2025. To continue making this exciting activity a successful part of the events, NSRA’s Southern Illinois State Safety Inspector, Kevin Webb, has agreed to bring his knowledge and expertise in the Autocross community to the newly created NSRA Autocross Director position, coordinating with NSRA Autocross 2025 AutoXperts Promotions. Kevin stated, “Autocross is a great way to safely enjoy your vehicle in a con- trolled track environment. The Autocross program will provide educational opportunities for both new and experienced drivers.” StreetScene maga- zine will bring Autocross coverage from both the 42nd Mid-America Street Rod Nationals and the 56th Street Rod Nationals in 2025. In addition plans call for technical articles in conjunction with our partners and tips on how to zip around those cones safe and fast. Updates will also appear on the NSRA Website and Facebook page. In his new position as NSRA Autocross Director, Kevin answered the following questions in hopes of answering newcomers’ safety concerns and how the program is run. What is Autocross? The basic definition is a type of car racing where drivers navigate a course using traffic cones. Often held on parking lots or airport runways, the course allows you the ability to test both your driving skills, and the overall performance of your vehicle. It’s a timed event where you drive through a specif- ic cone-layout (course) in the fastest, safest way you are comfortable with. The time from start to finish is measured, with seconds added to your time if you hit one of the guide cone. Why would I want to put my car on the track? Remember when you first learned to ride a bike, then drive a car? Every trip was an adven- ture, and as you had more confidence, you tend- ed to go a little faster. Autocross gives you that same feeling again. Most people really have no idea how their vehicle would react in an emer- gency maneuver to avoid an accident. The NSRA
Kevin Webb knows firsthand how Autocross has helped him become more comfortable with his car’s potential by pushing his ‘73 Pontiac Grand Am through the cones at NSRA Autocross events.
Autocross program gives you a chance to sharpen your driving ability and see how your vehicle would handle when pushed to its overall capacity. Unfortunately, we’ve all experienced that “near miss” in all kinds of driving situations and trusting how your vehicle handles could save your life. How much time am I on the track? Since most courses are laid out on parking lots, the average time you’ll spend on each run is about 30-45 seconds. However, if it takes you a minute, that’s okay because you’re learning what you and your car are comfortable with on each run. Think of it as your favorite ride at the amuse- only. In addition, they provide pre-purchase inspections for collector and exotic vehicles. NSRA’s Southern Illinois State Safety Inspector, Kevin Webb was recently appointed NSRA Autocross Director, working in coordination with AutoXperts Promotions at select NSRA events in 2025. With over 30 years of automotive experience and certification as an ASE Master Technician, Kevin owns and operates Hot Rod & Custom Garage, Inc, providing mechanical repairs and upgrades on classics, customs and hot rods
ment park, just a lot more fun. How fast will I be going?
This really depends again on your ability and the handling/speed of your vehicle. Most runs won’t exceed 40 mph, but I can promise you, it feels a lot faster. As you run the course more,
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