There will be a lot of guys that can give you pointers. Its pretty quick and easy to learn the basics, but takes longer to learn them and put them to use. Then you learn the finer details of autocross.

I broke it playing hockey! I just got nailed... lol No I wasn't a ***** that laid on the ice! Got up, skated to the bench and waited for the play to end. Got off, got undressed, and drove myself to the hospital... obviously it didn't hurt that much