Upstate NY Autocross

Autocross is an affordable and accessible form of amateur motorsports competition. Our objective is to provide information on autocross in general with an emphasis on autocross activity in Upstate New York.

Upstate NY Autocross is a leisure podcast hosted by Mark Mangicaro, with 20 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Mark Mangicaro hosts Upstate NY Autocross, a leisure show with 20 episodes published.

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  Episode #20

  Proposed 2026 Changes to E Street

  Jan 27, 202528 minS0

  <p>For years the NB Miata and W30 MR2 have provided an opportunity to compete nationally in autocross at a very affordable level - less than half of what it costs to building a winning car in any other category. That could all change in 2026 if the proposed additions go into effect in 2026.<br/><br/>FLR member Mark Kreuger has been competing nationally for 8 years- including 3 trips to Solo Nationals. In this episode, Mark joins host, and fellow E Street driver,  Mark Mangicaro to discuss the SEB's proposal. <br/><br/>To write a letter expressing your opinion of the proposed ch...

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  Episode #19

  The Next Level

  Aug 25, 202333 minS0

  <p>Local events are a lot of fun, but have you ever thought about taking yourself to the next level? The SCCA offers two kinds of national autocross events: National Tour and ProSolo.<br/><br/>Jim Perrin has been attending national SCCA events throughout the Northeast and beyond since the early 2000. In this episode, Jim joins host Mark Mangicaro to discuss what you can expect at a national event, how these events are similar to (and different from) regional events, where you can find them and much more. </p>

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  Episode #18

  Ninety Percent Mental

  Jul 30, 202334 minS0

  <p>Mindfulness, to me, means being acutely aware of what your are doing in the moment with an intentional deep focus on the activity or task at hand.  To perform at your highest level requires you to be mindful and have a high degree of both situational awareness and discipline. <br/><br/>In this episode we take inspiration from Togi Berra's quote that "90% of baseball is mental; the other half is physical" and apply it to autocross.  </p>

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  Episode #17

  Getting There

  Jun 12, 202328 minS0

  <p>Competitive driving is a lot of fun, but how hard have you thought about the different options for getting the car to the event? </p><p>Do you drive it or tow it? Are the more options? In this episode we explore several options and I bet one of them will surprise you.</p><p>Most of what is discussed in this episode can also apply to RallyCross, HPDEs, Time Trials, and even some club racing, so feel free to share this one will all of your driving enthusiast friends. </p>

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  Episode #16

  The Long Run

  Aug 18, 202231 minS0

  <p>We talk a lot on this podcast about changes and the evolution of the sport. There is no standing still. If you are not moving forward, you are falling behind. Yet, it can be easy to fall into the trap of changing things for the sake of change. </p><p>Decades ago my mentor, Bob Jubinville, and I came up with a phrase that has guided much of what I have done since then: “Variety may be the spice of life, but consistency is the hallmark of perfection.”  Only if you hold a core element (or elements) consistent can you tr...

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