I never thought in a million years I would be blogging, but for my own sanity I thought it would be good to document my journey in becoming a professional race car driver. Similarly I thought this might be helpful for other women who love cars and racing.
My name is Jamie I am a 28 year old Latino American female. I have been racing in Autocross (Solo) on and off for about five years. It has been a lot of fun but, there is so much more to learn. One of my life's goal is to win a trophy in D Street class at the SCCA Solo National Championship. I feel that this could be a stepping stone to become a Pro Driver.
Currently I am racing a black 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX. I first bought this car brand new while I was living in Virginia. I never owned or driven a Subie before. My first impressions were it wasn't much of a looker. When the dealership started it, it had this low rumbling sound it was sooo delicious. As I drove it normally the car was calm and composed. Once the RPM hit 4000 the turbo kicks in and throws you back into your seat. What a rush!!! At that point I didn't care that it didn't have Bluetooth or a good stereo system I just wanted to go faster. I love my Subie, we have been through so much and have travel from coast to coast. Whenever I feel down all I have to do is take a short drive and my Subie cheers me up. I know for some of you it seems insane to love a car so much. But I have so much fun with it that I can't deny my love for it.
Over the years I have been upgrading my car as much as my class allows me. The following is the current set up of my car:
Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec (225/45R17) tires
My name is Jamie I am a 28 year old Latino American female. I have been racing in Autocross (Solo) on and off for about five years. It has been a lot of fun but, there is so much more to learn. One of my life's goal is to win a trophy in D Street class at the SCCA Solo National Championship. I feel that this could be a stepping stone to become a Pro Driver.
Currently I am racing a black 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX. I first bought this car brand new while I was living in Virginia. I never owned or driven a Subie before. My first impressions were it wasn't much of a looker. When the dealership started it, it had this low rumbling sound it was sooo delicious. As I drove it normally the car was calm and composed. Once the RPM hit 4000 the turbo kicks in and throws you back into your seat. What a rush!!! At that point I didn't care that it didn't have Bluetooth or a good stereo system I just wanted to go faster. I love my Subie, we have been through so much and have travel from coast to coast. Whenever I feel down all I have to do is take a short drive and my Subie cheers me up. I know for some of you it seems insane to love a car so much. But I have so much fun with it that I can't deny my love for it.
Over the years I have been upgrading my car as much as my class allows me. The following is the current set up of my car:
Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec (225/45R17) tires
OZ Racing Ultraleggera wheels
Whiteline Rear Sway bar - 22mm X heavy duty blade adjustable
Kartboy Rear Endlinks
Hawk Performance HP Plus Brake Pads
Centric Premium Brake Rotors
Kartboy Rear Endlinks
Hawk Performance HP Plus Brake Pads
Centric Premium Brake Rotors
ATE Type200 Brake Fluid
Later on I will post pics of my car and go into details why I pick the above products. Also I'll go into what Autocross is.
Ciao Jamie