Autocross

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.

Check out this video (sound up!) of region members in action during one of our 2010 autocross events at Miller Park. Click here.

New this year -- You can register online for our autocross events using a credit card.

2011 Schedule

May 22 - Wisconsin State Fair Park, northeast lot. This event starts in the morning with an introduction to autocross for people who have never done this type of event before or for the driver who has been away from it for a while and who wants a refresher. After completing the introduction, participants are welcome to drive in the regular autocross event that will take place starting in late morning on the same course that was used for the introduction. Introductory class participants will enjoy a half-price registration fee for the competitive event. You will find the complete event details, including the link to online registration, here for both the introduction event and the regular competitive event.

July 3 - Miller Park Yount parking lot (formerly named Dodgers). Details, including both the online registration link and the downloadable paper (mail in version) registration form are available here.

Aug. 21 - Miller Park Yount parking lot (formerly named Dodgers). Details, including both the online registration link and the downloadable paper (mail in version) registration form are available here.

Class requirements. Read the PCA rules regarding classes here.

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 262-391-8152 or via e-mail at bruce@brucetammi.com.

Requirements

• Helmets: Helmets-All drivers must wear a helmet with a Snell 2000 or later year SA, M, or K rating. For detailed information on helmets, see the Fact Sheet on Helmets posted on this site. Drivers under 18 must see the PCA site for additional rules and liability waivers. Here is the Minor liability Waiver form.
• Valid driver's license (16 years or older).

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.

Here is the 2011 Autocross Tech Inspection form.

Awards: Accumulate points throughout the season. Trophies are awarded at the end of the year.

Questions? Contact Autocross Co-Chair: Bruce Tammi, 262-391-8152 or via email: bruce@brucetammi.com.