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Autocross
Upcoming Events
| Sunday, August 15, 2010 | |||
| 8:00 am - 3:00 pm | Autocross at Miller Park -- novice group run; catered lunch | ||
| Sunday, September 12, 2010 | |||
| Autocross, Maywood, Ill. | |||
What's autocross? It's a safe, performance-handling experience in which participants learn how to quickly maneuver one's car around a course marked by pylons in an open parking lot. Instructors are available to teach the finer points of this low-speed event. Drivers compete against the clock, with one to three drivers on the course at any one time. Cars are kept a safe distance from each other. No modifications are necessary to one's car to compete.
May 23 results are posted here. Check out the results from our region's first autocross of the 2010 season. The details are here.June 6 results are posted here.
2010 schedule
All of our 2010 events will be in the east parking lot of Miller Park in Milwaukee.
May 23 - Uecker lot (formerly the Mets section of the lot). May 23 course layout. Subject to change. View the course layout here.
June 6 - Uecker lot. June 6 course layout. Subject to change. View the course layout here.
Aug. 15 - Yount lot (formerly the Dodgers section of the lot)
Milwaukee Region presents Picnic at the Autocross on Aug. 15 – a Porsche tailgater at Miller Park and optional opportunity to experience autocross for the first time as a novice at no cost
In honor of our region’s 50th anniversary celebration, we invite all members to a social event in conjunction with the autocross on Aug. 15 in the east parking lot of Miller Park. Come out and see what autocross is all about. This event also provides a chance for non-autocrossers to try autocross for the first time. Helmets and instruction will be provided. Details below.
Free juice and donuts upon early morning arrival and a catered picnic lunch from 11 a.m. to noon at a cost of $10 per lunch. Bring your own lawn chair so that you can comfortably watch some of the competitive autocross runs of the day after lunch.
Note: There are two separate RSVPs for this event -- one for those who will partake of the autocross in the Novice Group free runs and one if you wish to order a catered box lunch -- whether you are in the Novice Group free runs, in the competitive runs in the afternoon or simply as a spectator. If you are running in the autocross as a novice and want to buy a catered lunch, you must complete both RSVPs. The lunch RSVP requires mail and payment; the novice autocross RSVP is accomplished through e-mail or phone. Please read the information below for all of the details.
You can enjoy this event in any of these three ways:
1) Be there between 8 a,m. and 9 a.m for registration if you want to drive autocross for yourself as a member of the Novice Group. Helmets and instruction will be provided. There is no cost to run as a novice in the Novice Group free runs. See schedule below for the novice group run schedule. If you plan to do the novice runs you must RSVP to Autocross Chair Bruce Tammi no later than Aug. 11. Autocrossers who plan to enter the competitive runs in the afternoon must arrive before 11 a.m. to complete the tech inspection. Novice participants are welcome for the competitive runs; fee applies.
2) Not interested in running the course? You can come out anytime to enjoy the event as a spectator. If you want to join us for lunch, plan to be there in time for the 11 a.m. to noon picnic lunch. Details about the picnic lunch are below as well.
3) Come anytime as simply a spectator and bring your own food if you like. You do not have to partake of the catered lunch to enjoy this event.
The picnic lunch is $10 per person and must be reserved and paid in advance. No exceptions. Details below.
Schedule of the day for Aug. 15, including Novice Group free run schedule:
Juice and donuts available at no cost upon arrival for both for the novice group and regular autocross participants with catered lunch available to anyone attending -- driving or spectators ($10 paymentin advance required) 11 a.m. to noon.
Novice Free Run Schedule
PCA members and their guests interested in autocross but have not previously run an autocross course can experience autocrossing at no cost.
RSVP for autocross participation – both Novice and competitive portion required: If you plan to take part in either the free autocross novice group or the competitive portion of the autocross you must RSVP for the event no later than Wednesday, Aug. 11 to Bruce Tammi bruce@brucetammi.com or call Bruce at 414-377-4264. A separate RSVP is required, with payment, if you want to order the $10 box lunch. See below for the picnic lunch RSVP details.
8-9 a.m. Novice Group: 1) Brief registration (no class assignment); 2) assign numbers for timing but do not enter in database; 3) sign waivers; 4) tech cars.
9 a.m. Novice Group course walk with instructor(s)
9:30 a.m. Novice Group drivers’ meeting
9:45-11 a.m. Novice Group Runs: Two (2) course-orientation runs with instructors followed by two (2) timed runs (with or without instructor per choice of driver).
Check out the course layout for Aug. 15 here.
Autocross Competition Schedule--Novices welcome! (participation fee applies)
9-11 a.m. Registration and Tech
11-11:30 a.m. Walk the Course
11:15 a.m. Driver’s meeting
Noon: First Car Out. Two (2) Run Groups-First set of runs: 1 practice/4 timed runs: 15-minute break between sets ;4-5 timed runs Second set of runs)
4:30-5:30 p.m. Wrap up and Awards
Picnic lunch details
Cost: $10 per lunch. See menu selection below.
RSVP for picnic lunch: Your reservation including your check payable to PCA-Milwaukee must be received by Aug. 11. Click here to download and print the RSVP form for the picnic lunch. Complete the picnic reservation form and mail by the Aug. 11 deadline.
Menu selection: All sandwiches are on a rustic ciabatta roll and include chips, pickle and a cookie. Water and soft drinks also included.
Roast beef – Medium certified Angus beef, herb cream cheese, field greens, tomato and asiago cheese.
Americano – Roasted chicken breast, roasted red bell pepper, fresh mozzarella, mixed greens and roasted garlic mayonnaise
BMT – Fresh basil, fresh mozzarella, tomato, olive oil and balsamic vinegar
Italian – Roasted red bell pepper, provolone, salami, turkey, ham, fresh basil, balsamic vinegar and oil
Turkey – Sliced turkey, provolone, tomato, cucumber and ranch dressing.
Picnic lunch participants must complete this form and mail with your check payable to PCA-Milwaukee to: Al Wagner, N32W7401 Lincoln Blvd., Cedarburg, WI 53012-2263
Remember, if you want a catered picnic lunch your payment and order for the picnic lunch must be received by Aug. 11. Don’t delay.
Registration form. Download this form, complete it and bring it with you to the event.
Tech inspection form. Download this form and bring it to each autocross you participate in this season.
Class requirements. Read the Porsche Club rules regarding classes here.
Class index for 2010. Check out the classifications here.
COST:
All PCA drivers-$40
All non-member drivers-$55
HELMET REQUIREMENTS:
2000 or 2005 Snell SA or 2005 or 2010 Snell M rated helmet
Other autocross events of the year:
Sept. 12 - Maywood Park, Ill. More details to follow.
Help needed! If you're not inclined to participate in autocross but would like to help out at these events, please know your assistance would be most welcomed. We need people to help with course set up in the early part of the day as well as course workers to monitor the runs and restore safety cones to their original spot. We also need help with starting and timing. There's plenty to do and it's a fun way to volunteer for the club. If you can help, contact Bruce Tammi, Autocross chair, for more information on how you can help at 414-377-4264 or via e-mail at bruce@brucetammi.com.
Requirements
- Helmets: (2000 or 2005 Snell SA or 2005 or 2010 Snell M rated helmet). Drivers under 18 must see www.pca.org for additional rules and liability waivers.
- Valid driver's license (16 years or older).
For additional information on helmets, see the Safety information posted on this site.
Checklist
In addition to your helmet and driver's license, make sure your brake lights are working, battery is securely mounted, seat belts are in good condition, lug nuts and bolts are properly torqued and vehicle is empty of loose items, such as floor mats, etc.
Awards: Accumulate points throughout the season. Trophies are awarded at the end of the year.
Questions? Contact Autocross Chair: Bruce Tammi, 414-377-4264 bruce@brucetammi.com.
Download this new brochure that describes Milwaukee Region autocross. It was designed by college student Emily Royals, daughter of Milwaukee Region member Terry Royals.
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