About this event
This event is for mainly for drivers new to the sport of autocross who are looking for some one-on-one coaching and advise. However, we do need other participants to help run the event, shag cones, etc. Due to this, we have opened the event up to non-Novices as a sort of Test & Tune. Lunch for this event will be provided, as there is a classroom session during that time for the Novices. The plan is to focus on Novice Driver Education first and foremost. The afternoon (starting at lunch) is when we'll open the course up for the volunteers to Test & Tune. This is a good opportunity to mess with shock settings, tire pressures, swap cars with other participants, or just get some practice driving in.
Please sign up under the NOVICE PAX group if you plan on being a student.
Please sign up under the PRO PAX group if you plan on being an instructor AND ALSO SIGN UP ON OUR FORUM.
Please sign up under your normal class (with no extra PAX modifier) if you plan on being present as a volunteer/Test & Tune participant.
The basic overview of the event is:
- Novice Walkthrough
- Short class on seating position and ergonomics
- In-car driving instruction for students
- Lunch break with short class on tires, alignments, car modifications, etc
- More in-car driving instruction and course open for Test & Tune for volunteers
In the afternoon, we're going to setup the timing equipment and let it start tracking times. We will not be entering classes or numbers and no results will be posted.
Event Schedule:
Registration / Check-In: 8:00 - 9:00 am *
Tech Inspection: 8:00 - 9:15 am **
Novice Walkthrough: 9:15 am
Driver's Meeting: 9:30 am
Start of Driving Exercises: 10:00 am
* Everyone must check-in at the registration table, even if you registered online.
** HSCC now offers an Annual Tech program for our members with at least 2 years of autocross experience. Please contact a club officer for more information. We also honor Annual Tech from surrounding SCCA Regions and other well established independent clubs.
Entry Fees:
HSCC members: $25
Non-members: $30
(On-site registration costs an additional $10, regardless of member status. Avoid the fee by registering and paying online right now.)
Becoming a member of HSCC:
Click here to join Highlands Sports Car Club online through Motorsport Reg. Once you've registered and paid for this Membership Event, please allow up to 24 hours for your membership to be validated. Once validated you will be able to register for our events at the discounted member price.
Additional info:
If you have any additional questions about our club or our events, please visit our website. For anyone new to the sport of autocross, we ask that you take a good look at our Novice Guide. And finally, if you still have questions after viewing the above online documentation, please don't hesitate to ask for help by using the Contact Registrar link on this site, or the contact form on our website.
Event requirements
Insurance Liability Waiver:
Everyone, including any passengers or spectators, must sign the insurance waiver. Basically, this applies to anyone on the property for the duration of the event. No exceptions.
Minimum Age Requirements:
Drivers must be at least 16 years old and possess a valid, full driver's license (provisional licenses are not acceptable). Kart drivers must be at least 12 years old. Any driver under the age of 18 must also have a minor waiver on file with HSCC management. This waiver must be signed by a parent or legal guardian in the presence of an HSCC officer. Passengers are permitted in the front seat only and they must meet the same requirements as drivers.
Proper car numbers are MANDATORY.
For our events to run smoothly it is essential that we be able to properly identify all vehicles at a glance. If you do not yet have magnetic numbers, you may print your own and tape them to your car. Please visit the Autocross page on our website for a link to print your own numbers.