About this event
For those of you that haven't experience the thrill of autocross, your decision to join us at the GRA Practice Event may just lead to an addiction. Some who try it never leave. Others move on to different forms competition. But there's one thing that all who come have in common ........we're a family who has taken our driving skills to a level that makes us some of the most proficient drivers in the country.
What is Autocross? - Autocross is a safe, relatively low-speed motorsport where drivers must negotiate a course marked by pylons with their cars. Cars are sent out one at time with about 20 seconds between runs. Top speed in autocross is typically no faster than speeds you would find on public roads, thus most cars only need working seat belts and drivers only need a helmet for safety. Courses are typically laid out in empty parking lots or air strips. Our courses are usually about a mile in length and take between 45 seconds and 90 seconds to negotiate. Courses contain a series of elements such as curves, corners, and slaloms that test the driver’s skill and the car’s agility. Cars are separated into classes based on Sports Car Club of America rules for national classes as well as California Sports Car Club supplemental regulations for local classes. Events
are timed and the fastest time in the class wins. For a closer look, check out this excellent video by Stephen Chiang.
No Experience Necessary - While you may have never thought much about improving your driving skills, things you'll learn about your car and yourself may just keep you out of trouble by giving you the tools to negotiate our roads and highways more safely. By participating in an Autocross Sunday, you will become a better driver .......GUARANTEED!
Novices - We at the California Sports Car Club (CSCC) and GRA welcome new participants to the sport. Our autoxs are work/run events and our organization is not for profit. We're all volunteers. Everyone pitches-in and shares in the work as well as the fun. It is important that you show up to work on time and complete your work assignment. We realize that getting started can be confusing. To help you get acclimated, a Novice Coordinator will be there to answer questions and help familiarize you with the course and procedures. Course walks to help you with learning the course will leave the starting line @7:45am and during the lunch break. At the completion of the course walk, you'll get a briefing covering course safety and operating procedures. Once the event begins, instructors will be
available to help you as little or as much as you want. We're a very friendly group, so if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask any of you're fellow participants. A smile and a courteous attitude will go long way toward making you autox experience a great one. For more information to help you get started, check out our novice guide here.
What to expect - Combine wonderful Southern California weather and a first class autox course designed by the CSCC team, we’re sure to have a great day of fun and competition.
When you arrive - Come through the main gate on Marine Way. Turn right at the guard shack and follow the >SCCA> signs to the event site. Be sure to observe the 25 speed limit while inside the facility. When you see the large lot laden with bright orange cones you know you’ve arrived. Be sure to sign the event waiver at the entrance to our area. Park your car in any open spot and come to registration for check-in. After registering, proceed to the tech area so your car and helmet can be approved. Be sure allow enough time for a course walk. That it's........you're ready to go.
Accommodations - The La Quinta Inn @14972 Sand Canyon, Irvine, CA 92618 is just a block from our venue. Tia Juana’s Long Bar and Grill, Knowlwood Restaurant, Denny's and Jack in the Box are all with walking distance of the hotel. Many of Orange County's finest hotels, restaurants and nightlife are within a 10 minute drive.
No Overnight Camping - There is no overnight camping allowed on this site. However, personal belongings, including vehicles, may remain overnight. Everything must be removed by the time we leave on Sunday. Neither Cal Club, CASOC, El Toro Fields or AMCI will be responsible for damaged, lost or stolen property.
Driving directions - For for turn by turn driving directions to the event, just left click on the map to the right. For GPS, use 6982 Marine Way, Irvine, CA
VERY IMPORTANT - As with any venue, we want to make a good impression on our landlords. With that in mind, please use the receptacles for your trash and do not leave trash anywhere on site. Also, have respect for the neighbors and drive carefully both inside and outside the site.
To insure your spot, follow the registration information.
But if you make a last minute decision to come out, walk-ups will be welcome.
Event requirements
All entrants MUST BE SCCA members. Non-members can purchase an SCCA weekend membership on this site during the checkout process or at the event for $15 BEFORE going to registration. Those purchasing a weekend membership will receive a credit of $15 toward the purchase of a yearly SCCA membership.
NOTE: If you have a valid SCCA membership but the system indicates it is not valid, be sure your name in this system is exactly as it is on your SCCA card.
***NOVICES PLEASE NOTE***
There will be a mandatory NOVICE meeting at 8:15am and prior to the start of the afternoon run groups. A novice course walk will begin five minutes after the start of lunch; course will close for walking 15 minutes after lunch begins.
Safety:
Held under the SCCA Solo Rules and the CSCC Solo Supplemental Regulations.
Helmets must conform to Snell 2000 or newer. Some loaner helmets will be available.
No alcohol or other intoxicants may be used by anyone on the event site.
Speed limits - Pits 5 MPH; Access road 25 MPH
Online registration is not available for this event. Please refer to Registration Information for more information on how to register for this event.
