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You shouldn't worry about how you're going to do in your first autocross. You will get waxed big time in your first event but don't worry about it. I've auto crossed a few hundred times and it can be a lot like golf. Very few people go out the first time and do well. I've never Autocrossed my Pantera but I believe you'll be placed in a class called BSP or B street prepared. Most Auto cross organizations run off of the SCCA rule book. You'll be classed I think against things like older Corvettes. I have a rule book in my car so I can check if You want me to. Bring a helmet that's legal and have a ball. Don't brake in turns or the front will change places with the back. Most events have a beginners walk before the drivers meeting. Usually one of the nationally competitve drivers walk you through the course and give you great info. Don't worry about how you finish. Hang out with the Mustang guys. They'll give you help and support with questions and they'll be on course most likely at a different time than you. I don't know what tires you are using but you'll want to have more air pressure in them. The local guys will usually have recommendations when they see your car. They can teach you how to chalk your tires to see how they're working. I know Panteras can have oil starvation issues so make sure you have a better pan or watch your oil pressure. I know a few other guys on the board Autocross their cars so maybe they can chime in with specific recommendations. Unless there is something obviously modded on your car, I'd claim it was stock. You should be suspicious when even the stock cars get trailered in. The kids in their ricer mobiles can be very fast. Watch out for Subies and Evos not to mention Hondas. Unless it's a big course, you'll get beaten. Just enjoy your car and learn. When you have to go out a work the course, watch how the good drivers run. You are going to have a great time.