About this event
2010 PCA NER Autocross #5
Moore Airfield, Fort Devens, Ayer, MA
Sunday October 24, 2010
Registration Closes Wednesday October 20 midnight (Payment in advance saves you $5. If on-line registration is closed, you may still register at the gate. See fee schedule below).
What is Autocross?
Autocross is a sport of trying to navigate your car through a defined course of pylons usually on a large parking lot, faster than your competition. Events are run at speeds usually between 40-65 MPH, usually in second gear. Unlike some other venues, we are extremely fortunate to have access to one of the premier autocross venues in the Northeast. Where many clubs are consigned to parking lots, we are privileged to be able to design courses that regularly exceed 1.25 miles in length with runs lasting well over a minute. You'd be amazed at how much excitement can be packed into 60 seconds.
Autocross is not only a "performance driving event", but a safe way to learn how to drive your car at its limit. You not only learn how to handle your car at speeds that you drive daily, but you also:
- Gain confidence in your driving ability.
- Learn the limits of your car's brakes
- Learn correct seating, hand, and feet positions
- Learn the limits of your car's tire adhesion
Autocross is a great way to exercise your driving skills in a safe environment. For anyone that would like assistance, there will be instructors available to work with you. Each autocross has a different and unique course design and will undoubtedly provide you with a fun driving experience. Autocross courses are set up using soft orange traffic pylons which will not damage your car. Finally, Autocross is a social gathering of new and old friends and LOTS OF FUN!!!
Who is eligible?
PCA Members: All current PCA members are eligible to attend our autocrosses driving any make of car.
Non-PCA Member Driving Porsche: Do you know someone who autocrosses their Porsche? Should they invite you to co-drive or let you borrow the car, you may attend our autocross. Or, if you own a Porsche and are not a member, this gives you the chance to try out our club event.
Non-PCA Members (by pre-approval only): This year, we will allow up to 10 Non-PCA members upon pre-approval only, and through online payment only. Please contact Registrar Jon Cowen for pre-aproval and sign up instruction. Non-Members without Porsches will be turned away at the gate.
*** All convertibles or open top cars regardless of manufacturer, must be equipped with some form of roll protection. Late model Porsches (Boxsters, 996+) meet this requirement as delivered from the factory. Earlier models do not and must be equipped with a rollbar to participate. If you have any doubt as to the eligibility of your car contact the chair PRIOR to registration. ****
Price List:
PCA Member (any car make) $35 Online Payment, $40 at the gate.
Non-PCA Member (driving Porsche) $40 Online Payment, $45 at the gate
Non-PCA Member (driving Non-Porsche) $50 Online Payment, $50,000 at the gate
Please be sure to choose the correct value at the registration page. If you pay an ammount greater then what is required, NO REFUND WILL BE GIVEN.
Event requirements
Event Requirements:
- Minimum age 16 with a valid driver's license and parental consent and one parent attending event, 18 years of age otherwise.(see below for forms)
- Helmet with a Snell 2000 or later sticker (a limited number of loaner helmets will be available). Both M and SA rated helmets are allowed.
- Your car must be able to pass a technical inspection, which includes tires with visible tread, secure lug nuts and operable seat belts (factory installed belts are a minimum). No other special equipment is required.
- Please note that rollbars will be required for all open cars not equipped with factory pop up rollover protection (pre-996, 997). Factory rollover hoops on Boxsters are acceptable.
- All open top Non-Porsche cars require roll bars.
Again this year 16- and 17-year-old children of region members can participate in autocross events. To be eligible, permission forms, which can be found on the PCA website, must be obtained and signed by the entrant's parents.
Please determine your class before continuing
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