About this event
Triumph Travelers Sports Car Club and the Golden Gate Lotus Club are pleased to be co-hosting The British Car Autocross, Saturday, June 22, 2013 at the Cow Palace in San Francisco. A fun day of driving for enthusiasts and owners of British Cars - MG, Triumph, Morgan, McLaren, Aston Martin, Jaguar, Lotus, Mini and more!
Where: Cow Palace, 2600 Geneva Ave, Daly City, CA - MAP: http://tinyurl.com/cwrh7vh
This event is for British cars. Non-British cars can enter but maybe bumped if the event fills up and British cars want to enter.
Details:
- Event is open to all cars of British origin (some exceptions allowed, contact Andy or Colm for clarification, see below)
- Event is limited to 75 drivers. This will assure that drivers will get lots of runs and the best autocross experience possible.
- Gates open 8:00 AM for registration and tech
- Driver’s meeting 8:40
- First car out as close to 9:00 as possible
- “Chevron” style grid
- This a FULL day event! 3 Run Groups. Every run group will run in both the morning and afternoon.
- Expect 3-5 runs per entry for both morning and afternoon sessions.
- All drivers are required to work on a rotational basis.
- Self Tech Inspection - no fluid leaks, good brakes, steering.
- Lot is very large. We expect an extended layout with longer time on course.
- This is fun practice event. No points, no trophies, but lots of bragging rights!
Beginners welcome, a limited number of loaner helmets available, many experienced drivers to assist with any or all aspects of the event. GGLC members, this is a non-points practice event.
Cost is $45 ($40 for TTSCC or GGLC members) per driver. You must pre-register on-line, walk-up entrants will NOT be accepted.
Spectators are $5. No weekend memberships required. Lunch is available on-site.
Mufflers required (92db @ 50 feet enforced)
Questions? Contact Andy at autocross@triumphtravelers.org or Colm at autox@gglotus.org.
Come share a great day with other British Car enthusiasts!
Event requirements
THE BRITISH CAR AUTOCROSS FORMAT
The British Car Autocross will have a limited number of drivers to allow drivers to get a large number of runs. Drivers will be broken into three run groups A, B, and C. The groups rotate between working, running, and resting. All drivers are required to work in both morning and afternoon sessions. There are no half-day sign-ups.
3 Run Group configuration
Session Run Work
#1 A B
#2 B C
#3 C A
Lunch
#4 A B
#5 B C
#6 C A
WHAT IS NEEDED & RULES:
- Bring water, there's no water on-site.
- Sun-screen is a must if you're prone to burning. It gets windy, so bring a warm jacket.
- Motorsports are dangerous and may result in damage or injury, a waiver will need to be signed to gain entry to the site.
- Helmets are required, DOT or better. A few loaner helmets will be available.
- All occupants (driver and passenger) must have a helmet and seat belt on while on course.
- Age limit is 18 to drive, 16 to ride, drivers must have valid driver's license.
- Speed limit within the AutoX site is a maximum of 15 MPH
- Car numbers are required. A paper or tape number at least 8" tall is fine on both sides of the car.
- All spectators must report to registration upon entering the autocross site and remain in the designated safety/spectator areas.
- If you drive at the event you're required to honor your work assignment. Senior drivers (70+) are not required to work but may choose to do so if they wish.
- If you sign up for event you are required to honor your work assignment for entire day. If you have some kind of emergency situation please work this out with event chair so that your position can be covered.
SCHEDULE
- 7:00-8:00 Arrival & Set-up
- 8:00-8:40 Check-in, Tech inspection & Course Walk-Thru
- 8:40-9:00 Driver's Meeting (Mandatory)
- 9:00-12:00 Morning runs - Groups alternate Running and Working
- 12:00-12:30 Lunch
- 12:45-4:15 Afternoon runs - Groups alternate Running and Working