About this event
April 22th (Sunday) - Autocross #2 of the 2017 Carlsen Porsche, PCA-GGR Autocross Series & Autocross #2 of the PCA Zone 7 series
Welcome Porsche Drivers!!
This is the event #2 of the Porsche Club of America - Golden Gate Region 2017 AX Series, sponsored by Carlsen Porsche, and also event #2 of the PCA Zone 7 Autocross Series. Loma Prieta Region will be hosting Zone Autocross #1 on Saturday, April 21th. Don't forget to register for that separately.
For additional information on GGR and our autocross series, please visit the club website at http://www.pca-ggr.org/
Registration for drivers bringing a Porsche car to the event and their PRE-approved 1st-time guests is CLOSED
Registration for PCA members who would like to bring a non-Porsche car to the event is CLOSED
The event has reached reached capacity (65 for Marina and Crows Landing, 95 for Alameda)
On-site registration will not be available as event capacity has been reached
Pre-event, on-line registration prices, to be paid through MotorsportReg:
PCA members driving a Porsche: $55
PCA members driving a non-Porsche: $65
Non-members driving a Porsche: $65
Non-members driving a non-Porsche: $75 (approved guests)
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 from 7:30 am to 8:30 am. On-site registration prices:
PCA members driving a Porsche: $70
PCA members driving a non-Porsche: $80
Non-members driving a Porsche: $80
Non-members driving a non-Porsche: $90 (approved guests)
LUNCHES ARE AVAILABLE FOR $8.00. LUNCHES MUST BE PRE-ORDERED. YOU WILL PAY FOR YOUR LUNCH ON-SITE AT REGISTRATION.
Our events are open to the following participants only:
- Anyone participating in a Porsche, PCA member or not
- Invited 1st time guests of PCA members with prior approval from the Autocross Chair. Please email autocross@pca-ggr.org for prior approvals. DO NOT REGISTER WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL.
- 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)
The location for this event is Marina Airport. Marina is on Highway 1 about 6 miles north of Monterey. The airport is just east of the town. The address for the site is 3200 Imjin Road, Marina, CA 93933.
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.
Cars will be tech inspected in the paddock before the drivers meeting or on grid.
If you don't have a permanent number already assigned by GGR or Zone 7, 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.
Send inquiries to autocross@pca-ggr.org
Ed Hunter
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 PCA member and bringing your non-Porsche car (subject to approval/waitlisting if you have not brought your Porsche to an event for 1 year/12 months)
3) You are a guest of a PCA member AND you have been granted permission to register by the Autocross Chair (autocross@pca-ggr.com)
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.
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.
DRONES ARE PROHIBITED at PCA events. Violators will be reported to Law Enforcement.