About this event
October 27th ( Saturday ) - Autocross #8 of the 2018 Carlsen Porsche, PCA-GGR Autocross Series
Welcome Porsche Drivers!!
This is the 8th event of the Porsche Club of America - Golden Gate Region 2018 Autocross Series, sponsored by Carlsen Porsche
NOTE: this event is at Crows Landing (directions further down). About 90 minutes from San Jose/SF/Oakland. Let's try out a new site. Back at Alameda for the next one.
For additional information on GGR and our autocross series, please visit the club website at http://www.pca-ggr.org/
On-line registration is NOW OPEN FOR PORSCHE CARS and 1st time guests
Registration for non-Porsche cars opens on Friday October 12 (if you sign up before this date you will be refunded less 25%)
On-line registration will closed on Tuesday October 23 at 8PM PST or when the maximum attendee limit of 99 cars is reached
Pre-event, on-line registration prices, to be paid through MotorsportReg.
PCA members driving a Porsche: $55
Non-members driving a Porsche $65
PCA members driving a non-Porsche: $80
Non-members driving a non-Porsche: $90
No refunds after 10/20 (7 days before the event)
We reserve the right to verify PCA membership at registration. Please bring your PCA membership card to ensure your discount.
On-site registration will be available the morning of the event from 7:30 am to 8:30 am if the maximum limit of 99 for the event is not reached. Afternoon-only registration is no longer available. If you do not attend the morning safety meeting you will not be allowed to run. On-site registration prices:
PCA members driving a Porsche: $65
Non-members driving a Porsche: $75
PCA members driving a non-Porsche: $90
Non-members driving a non-Porsche: $100
Our events are open to the following participants only:
- OPEN NOW: Anyone participating in a Porsche, PCA member or not (no pre-approval needed)
- OPEN NOW: Intro autocross: First-time autocrossers that are invited by a club member. These "invited guests" require a pre-approval from the Autocross Chair. Please email autocross@pca-ggr.org for pre-approval.
- OPEN Oct 12: PCA members driving other car models (subject to approval/waitlisting if you have not brought your Porsche to an event for 1 year/12 months)
If you do not meet the requirements above, your registration will be canceled, less 25%
Directions to Crows Landing:
The entrance to the site is at the corner of Bell Rd. and Ike Crow Rd.
Please follow the directions below to access the site.
North on Highway 5
Take the Fink Rd. turnoff
Turn right onto Fink Rd.
Drive into Crows Landing and turn left on Highway 33 (3.9 miles)
Turn left onto Ike Crow Road (1.1 miles)
Site entrance is at the corner of Bell Rd. and Ike Crow Rd. (1.3 miles)
South on Highway 5
Take the Fink Rd. turnoff
Turn Left onto Fink Rd.
Drive into Crows Landing and turn left on Highway 33
Turn left onto Ike Crow Road
Site entrance is at the corner of Bell Rd. and Ike Crow Rd.
There is no site access available using Davis Rd. or Bell Rd. Please DO NOT use these roads, they are only for local resident use !!
Schedule:
Gates open at 7:00.
Registration and course walk 7:30 to 8:30
Mandatory Drivers meeting at 8:45
First car on course: 9:00
Note: All times are estimated
Ed Hunter
PCA-GGR Autocross Chair
Event requirements
Please verify that you meet at least one of the following conditions before you register for this event:
1) You will be driving a Porsche
2) You are a guest of a PCA member AND you have been granted permission to register by the Autocross Chair (autocross@pca-ggr.com)
3) You are a PCA member and have brought your Porsche to a GGR autocross event in the last 12 months
Do not register unless you meet at least one of the above conditions. Refunds for erroneous registrations are at the discretion of the Autocross Chair.
Multi-driver cars (sharing a car with another driver) are ok, but each driver must register separately. You register by driver, not by car.
ALL drivers, including on-line registrations, MUST CHECK-IN at the registration table before 8:30 am. This is where you will select your run group, sign up for your worker position, and receive your registration sticker. Put the registration sticker on your windshield. Cars without a registration sticker are turned away from the grid and not allowed to run.
ALL drivers MUST WORK at an assigned worker position. Dress appropriately for standing outside in the weather, which can include rain.
HELMETS ARE REQUIRED with a 2005 or newer Snell certification. Loaner helmets are available.
CARS WILL BE TECH INSPECTED IN THE PADDOCK before the drivers meeting. Cars must be mechanically sound, in good running condition with no major leaks, and the interior must be empty of anything that could fly about during the event. After you have checked in with registration, put your registration sticker on your windshield and prep your car for tech. Put your helmet on one of the front seats and open all hoods and trunks. That is the universal signal that your car is ready for a tech inspection by the roving tech inspectors. If you pass inspection, the tech inspector will close the hoods and put a colored-dot sticker on your windshield.
Tech Inspection Checklist:
General
- General appearance and safety OK
- No loose parts
- Battery secure
- Faceshield on helmet or goggles if no windshield
- Snell 2005 or newer helmet
- Numbers adequately large to be easily visible from a distance
Engine & Transmission
- No fluid leaks
- All lines secure
- Throttle linkage/cable/return spring OK
Chassis/Suspension
- Zero to negative camber on 356
- Pre-'60 356 has late spindles
- Wheels torqued, no visible damage
- Min. 1/32" tread on stock tires
- No cord showing on R tires
- 9 turn lug nut engagement
- Wheel bearings/link pins tight
- Break pedal firm
Interior & Trunks
- Factory seat belts or better
- No tonneau cover
- No loose objects
If you don't have a permanent number already assigned by GGR, a car number will be automatically assigned to you. If you've run with us before, you'll likely be assigned the same number.
A list of driver/car# will be emailed to the registrants one day before the event.
For PCA members, we allow their minor children to participate as long as they have a valid driver's license and at least one parent in attendance. A special waiver form will be required at registration for minors, which must be signed by a parent or responsible adult.
Our events run rain or shine. Refunds are not given for rain. If it rains, you will be required to work out in the rain. Plan your clothing accordingly.
DRONES ARE PROHIBITED at PCA events. Violators will be reported to Law Enforcement.